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- 260135
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- Pima County, Tucson City, Arizona
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This document is the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Terms, Conditions, and Certifications applicable to the City of Tucson's Campaign Finance Reporting & Administration Platform procurement. The FTA terms establish mandatory requirements for all contracts involving federal financial assistance, including compliance with federal labor standards, civil rights protections, environmental regulations, and procurement procedures. The document outlines comprehensive regulatory requirements applicable across multiple contract types—construction, non-construction, transit operations, and professional services—with thresholds that trigger additional compliance obligations at $2,000, $10,000, $25,000, and $100,000. Key provisions include Davis-Bacon wage requirements for construction contracts exceeding $2,000, debarment and suspension certification for contracts over $25,000, Buy America requirements for contracts exceeding $100,000, record retention obligations for three years post-completion, and equal employment opportunity standards across all contract tiers. The document also mandates compliance with the Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act, Copeland Anti-Kickback Act, Clean Air and Water Act requirements, patent and data rights provisions for research projects, and drug and alcohol testing protocols for transit operations.
The FTA terms establish detailed certification and compliance requirements that contractors must fulfill upon contract award and throughout performance. Contractors must execute required certifications regarding debarment status, Buy America compliance, lobbying restrictions, and federal fraud prevention before contract execution. The document specifies that any discrepancies between FTA requirements and other contract specifications shall be resolved in favor of the stricter provision, ensuring federal compliance supersedes conflicting local requirements. Termination provisions allow for termination for convenience or default with specific procedures, cure opportunities, and liability protections for both parties. The City of Tucson is responsible for ensuring all subcontractors and subrecipients comply with applicable FTA requirements, and failure to comply constitutes material breach subject to contract termination, debarment, and other federal remedies. The procurement incorporates federal protest procedures requiring exhaustion of local administrative remedies before escalation to FTA Region 9 or FTA Headquarters, with protests to FTA filed within five days of final local determination.
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FEDERAL TRANSIT ADMINISTRATION
TERMS, CONDITIONS, AND CERTIFICATIONS
FEDERAL TRANSIT ADMINISTRATION
TERMS, CONDITIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS
Requirements/Conditions For All FTA Assisted Contracts:
Federal Disclaimer to Third Parties Program Fraud and False or Fraudulent Statements and Related Acts
Access to Third Party Contract Records Prohibitions Against Exclusionary or Discriminatory Specifications Changes to Federal Requirements Termination Provisons (Contracts exceeding $10,000) Civil Rights Requirements Requirements for Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBEs) Incorporation of FTA Terms
Requirements for Contracts Exceeding $25,000 Threshold:
Debarment and Suspension Requirements
Requirements for Contracts Exceeding Small Purchase Threshold ($100,000):
Report, record retention, and access provisions Buy America requirements Provisions For Resolution Of Disputes, Breaches, Defaults Or Other Litigation Lobbying Requirements Bonding Requirements for Construction Activities; (may be imposed for nonconstruction activities) Clean Water Requirements Clean Air Requirements
Cargo Preference
Acquisition of Property Shipped by Ocean Vessel Acquisition of Property Shipped by Air (Fly America)
Construction Activities:
Equal Employment Opportunity (Except for supplies/raw materials) Construction Employee Protection Requirements: (except for contracts < $2,000, or for supplies/raw materials) Davis Bacon Act (for contracts exceeding $2,000) Contract Work Hours & Safety Standards Act (contracts exceeding $100,000) Copeland Anti-Kickback Act (for all construction contracts) Siesmic Safety (for new buildings/additions only)
Non Construction Activities Non Construction Employee Protection Requirements (Except for supplies/raw materials) (for all turnkey, rolling stock and operiational contracts (excluding transportation services) in excess of $100,000
Transit Operations Transit Employee Protective Arrangements Charter Service Operation School Bus Operations Prevention of Alcohol Misuse and Prohibited Drug Use in Transit Operations
Planning, Research, Development and Demonstration Projects Patent Rights Requirements Rights in data and copyrights requirements
Turnkey and Other Acquisitions Made by a Third Party Contractor Assuming the Role of Sun Tran
Bus Testing Pre-Award and Post-Delivery Audit Requirements
Miscellaneous Special Requirements Environmental Protection Energy Conservation Requirements Metric System Requirements
National ITS Architecture Requirements for Recycled Products (for items designated by EPA)
Seat Belt Use Text Messaging While Driving
Federal Davis-Bacon Wage Rates (If Applicable)
Certifications Buy America
Transit Vehicle Manufacturer’s DBE Certification Lobbying Bus Testing Requirements
Protest Procedures For Federal Transit Administration Funded Projects
Sun Tran Protest Procedures For Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Funded Projects
Requirements/Conditions For All FTA Assisted Contracts
This Contract is Subject to Federal Financial Assistance/Application of Provisions and Clauses
This contract is funded in part by grants from the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) of the United States Department of
Transportation. The award of any contract is subject to the requirements of financial assistance contracts between Sun
Tran and the U.S. Department of Transportation.
The Contractor is required to comply with all terms and conditions prescribed for third-party contracts by the U.S.
Department of Transportation, Federal Transit Administration (FTA). If FTA requires any change to this Contract to comply with its requirements, both parties agree to amend the Contract as required by FTA. If such changes cause an increase or decrease in the work to be performed by the Contractor or the time for such performance, then the compensation to be paid the Contractor and time of performance shall be equitably adjusted.
The required contract clauses, which are identified below as applicable to this solicitation, will be incorporated by reference in any contract resulting from this solicitation issued by Sun Tran. These solicitation provisions and required contract clauses are in addition to other General Specifications, Special and Technical Specifications, Bidding or Proposal
Procedures, and Bid or Proposal Forms set forth in other sections of this solicitation which may also be incorporated by reference in any resulting contract. If there is any discrepancy in the language between this document and the General
Specifications, Special and Technical Specifications, Bidding or Proposal Procedures and Bid or Proposal Forms set forth in other sections of this solicitation, the stricter of two shall govern.
Some provisions and clauses require the bidder/proposer to execute and submit certain required certifications with the bid or proposal, which are included herein. Failure to execute and submit required certifications with the bid or proposal documents may render a bid or proposal non-responsive.
Federal Disclaimer to Third Parties
1. The Purchaser 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 Purchaser, Contractor, or any other party (whether or not a party to that contract) pertaining to any matter resulting from the underlying contract.
2. The Contractor agrees to include the above clause in each subcontract financed in whole or in part with Federal assistance provided by FTA. It is further agreed that the clause shall not be modified, except to identify the subcontractor who will be subject to its provisions.
Program Fraud and False or Fraudulent Statements and Related Acts - 31 U.S.C. § 3801 et seq., 49 CFR Part 31, 18 U.S.C. § 1001, 49 U.S.C. 5307
1. 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.
2. 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. §
5307, the Government reserves the right to impose the penalties of 18 U.S.C. § 1001 and 49 U.S.C. § 5307(n)(1) on the Contractor, to the extent the Federal Government deems appropriate.
3. The Contractor agrees to include the above two clauses in each subcontract financed 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.
Access to Third Party Contract Records (Form FTA Master Agreement MA (18) dated October 1, 2011)
All contractors and third party subcontractors at each tier to provide to the U.S. Secretary of Transportation and the Comptroller General of the United States or their duly authorized representatives, access to all third party contract records as required by 49 U.S.C. § 5325(g). All contractors further agree to require its third party contractors and third party subcontractors, at each tier, to provide sufficient access to third party procurement records as needed for compliance with Federal laws and regulations or to assure proper Project management as determined by FTA.
Prohibitions Against Exclusionary or Discriminatory Specifications – 49 U.S.C. § 5323(h)(2)
1. Apart from inconsistent requirements imposed by Federal laws or regulations, Sun Tran agrees that it will comply with 49 U.S.C. § 5325 (h) by not expending or otherwise using any Federal assistance FTA has made available for the Project to support a procurement using exclusionary or discriminatory specifications.
Changes to Federal Requirements - 49 CFR Part 18
1. 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 Agreement (Form FTA MA (18) dated
October, 2011 between Sun Tran 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. All standards or limits set forth in this Contract to be observed in the performance of the work are minimum requirements, unless modified by the FTA.
Termination Provisions - 49 U.S.C.Part 18, FTA Circular 4220.1F
1. Termination for Convenience (General Provision): Sun Tran may terminate this contract, in whole or in part, at any time by written notice to the Contractor when it is in the Government's best interest. The Contractor shall be paid its costs, including contract close-out costs, and profit on work performed up to the time of termination. The
Contractor shall promptly submit its termination claim to Sun Tran to be paid the Contractor. If the Contractor has any property in its possession belonging to Sun Tran, the Contractor will account for the same, and dispose of it in the manner Sun Tran directs.
2. Termination for Default [Breach or Cause] (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, Sun Tran 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 Sun Tran 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, Sun Tran, 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.
3. Opportunity to Cure (General Provision): Sun Tran in its sole discretion may, in the case of a termination for breach or default, allow the Contractor to cure the defect. In such case, the notice of termination will state the time period in which cure is permitted and other appropriate conditions
If Contractor fails to remedy to Sun Tran’s satisfaction the breach or default or any of the terms, covenants, or conditions of this Contract after receipt of written notice from Sun Tran setting forth the nature of said breach or default, Sun Tran shall have the right to terminate the Contract without any further obligation to Contractor. Any such termination for default shall not in any way operate to preclude Sun Tran from also pursuing all available remedies against Contractor and its sureties for said breach or default.
4. Waiver of Remedies for any Breach: In the event that Sun Tran elects to waive its remedies for any breach by
Contractor of any covenant, term or condition of this Contract, such waiver by Sun Tran shall not limit Sun Tran's remedies for any succeeding breach of that or of any other term, covenant, or condition of this Contract.
5. Termination for Convenience (Professional or Transit Service Contracts): Sun Tran, by written notice, may terminate this contract, in whole or in part, when it is in the Government's interest. If this contract is terminated, Sun
Tran shall be liable only for payment under the payment provisions of this contract for services rendered before the effective date of termination.
6. Termination for Default (Supplies and Service): If the Contractor fails to deliver supplies or to perform the services within the time specified in this contract or any extension or if the Contractor fails to comply with any other provisions of this contract, Sun Tran may terminate this contract for default. Sun Tran shall terminate by delivering to the
Contractor a Notice of Termination specifying the nature of the default. The Contractor will only be paid the contract price for supplies delivered and accepted, or services performed in accordance with the manner or performance set forth in this contract.
If, after termination for failure to fulfill contract obligations, it is determined that the Contractor was not in default, the rights and obligations of the parties shall be the same as if the termination had been issued for the convenience of
Sun Tran.
7. Termination for Default (Transportation Services): If the Contractor fails to pick up the commodities or to perform the services, including delivery services, within the time specified in this contract or any extension or if the Contractor fails to comply with any other provisions of this contract, Sun Tran may terminate this contract for default. Sun Tran shall terminate by delivering to the Contractor a Notice of Termination specifying the nature of default. The Contractor will only be paid the contract price for services performed in accordance with the manner of performance set forth in this contract.
If this contract is terminated while the Contractor has possession of Recipient goods, the Contractor shall, upon direction of Sun Tran, protect and preserve the goods until surrendered to Sun Tran or its agent. The Contractor and
Sun Tran shall agree on payment for the preservation and protection of goods. Failure to agree on an amount will be resolved under the Dispute clause.
If, after termination for failure to fulfill contract obligations, it is determined that the Contractor was not in default, the rights and obligations of the parties shall be the same as if the termination had been issued for the convenience of
8. Termination for Default (Construction): If the Contractor refuses or fails to prosecute the work or any separable part, with the diligence that will insure its completion within the time specified in this contract or any extension or fails to complete the work within this time, or if the Contractor fails to comply with any other provisions of this contract, Sun Tran may terminate this contract for default. Sun Tran shall terminate by delivering to the Contractor a Notice of Termination specifying the nature of the default. In this event, Sun Tran may take over the work and compete it by contract or otherwise, and may take possession of and use any materials, appliances, and plant on the work site necessary for completing the work. The Contractor and its sureties shall be liable for any damage to Sun Tran resulting from the Contractor's refusal or failure to complete the work within specified time, whether or not the
Contractor's right to proceed with the work is terminated. This liability includes any increased costs incurred by Sun
Tran in completing the work.
The Contractor's right to proceed shall not be terminated nor the Contractor charged with damages under this clause if-
a. the delay in completing the work arises from unforeseeable causes beyond the control and without the fault or negligence of the Contractor. Examples of such causes include: acts of God, acts of Sun Tran, acts of another Contractor in the performance of a contract with Sun Tran, epidemics, quarantine restrictions, strikes, freight embargoes; and
b. the contractor, within ten [10] days from the beginning of any delay, notifies Sun Tran in writing of the causes of delay. If in the judgment of Sun Tran, the delay is excusable, the time for completing the work shall be extended. The judgment of Sun Tran shall be final and conclusive on the parties, but subject to appeal under the Disputes clauses.
If, after termination of the Contractor's right to proceed, it is determined that the Contractor was not in default, or that the delay was excusable, the rights and obligations of the parties will be the same as if the termination had been issued for the convenience of Sun Tran.
9. Termination for Convenience or Default (Architect and Engineering): Sun Tran may terminate this contract in whole or in part, for Sun Tran's convenience or because of the failure of the Contractor to fulfill the contract obligations. Sun Tran shall terminate by delivering to the Contractor a Notice of Termination specifying the nature, extent, and effective date of the termination. Upon receipt of the notice, the Contractor shall (1) immediately discontinue all services affected (unless the notice directs otherwise), and (2) deliver to the Contracting Officer all data, drawings, specifications, reports, estimates, summaries, and other information and materials accumulated in performing this contract, whether completed or in process.
If the termination is for the convenience of Sun Tran, the Contracting Officer shall make an equitable adjustment in the contract price but shall allow no anticipated profit on unperformed services.
If the termination is for failure of the Contractor to fulfill the contract obligations, Sun Tran may complete the work by contact or otherwise and the Contractor shall be liable for any additional cost incurred by Sun Tran.
If, after termination for failure to fulfill contract obligations, it is determined that the Contractor was not in default, the rights and obligations of the parties shall be the same as if the termination had been issued for the convenience of
10. Termination for Convenience or Default (Cost-Type Contracts): Sun Tran may terminate this contract, or any portion of it, by serving a notice or termination on the Contractor. The notice shall state whether the termination is for convenience of Sun Tran or for the default of the Contractor. If the termination is for default, the notice shall state the manner in which the contractor has failed to perform the requirements of the contract. The Contractor shall account for any property in its possession paid for from funds received from Sun Tran, or property supplied to the
Contractor by Sun Tran. If the termination is for default, Sun Tran may fix the fee, if the contract provides for a fee, to be paid the contractor in proportion to the value, if any, of work performed up to the time of termination. The
Contractor shall promptly submit its termination claim to Sun Tran and the parties shall negotiate the termination settlement to be paid the Contractor.
If the termination is for the convenience of Sun Tran, the Contractor shall be paid its contract close-out costs, and a fee, if the contract provided for payment of a fee, in proportion to the work performed up to the time of termination.
If, after serving a notice of termination for default, Sun Tran determines that the Contractor has an excusable reason for not performing, such as strike, fire, flood, events which are not the fault of and are beyond the control of the contractor, Sun Tran, after setting up a new work schedule, may allow the Contractor to continue work, or treat the termination as a termination for convenience.
Civil Rights Requirements - 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.
1. Nondiscrimination - In accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act, as amended, 42 U.S.C. §
2000d, section 303 of the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, as amended, 42 U.S.C. § 6102, section 202 of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, 42 U.S.C. § 12132, and Federal transit law at 49 U.S.C. § 5332, the Contractor agrees that it will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, creed, national origin, sex, age, or disability. In addition, the Contractor agrees to comply with applicable Federal implementing regulations and other implementing requirements FTA may issue.
2. Equal Employment Opportunity - The following equal employment opportunity requirements apply to the underlying contract:
a. Race, Color, Creed, National Origin, Sex - In accordance with Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, as amended, 42 U.S.C. § 2000e, and Federal transit laws at 49 U.S.C. § 5332, 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. 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. § 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 for training, including apprenticeship. In addition, the Contractor agrees to comply with any implementing requirements FTA may issue.
b. Age - In accordance with section 4 of the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, as amended, 29 U.S.C. § § 623 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.
c. Disabilities - In accordance with section 102 of the Americans with Disabilities Act, as amended, 42 U.S.C. § 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 C.F.R. Part 1630, pertaining to employment of persons with disabilities. In addition, the Contractor agrees to comply with any implementing requirements FTA may issue.
3. The Contractor also 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.
Requirements for Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBE’s) - 49 CFR Part 26
1. The Federal Fiscal Year goal has been set by Sun Tran in an attempt to match projected procurements with available qualified disadvantaged businesses. Sun Tran goals for budgeted service contracts, bus parts, and other material and supplies for Disadvantaged Business Enterprises have been established by Sun Tran as set forth by the Department of Transportation Regulations 49 C.F.R. Part 26, March 31, 1980, and amended by Section 106(c) of the Surface Transportation Assistance Act of 1987, and is considered pertinent to any contract resulting from this request for proposal.
If a specific DBE goal is assigned to this contract, it will be clearly stated in the Legal Documents and
Specifications, and if the contractor is found to have failed to exert sufficient, reasonable, and good faith efforts to involve DBE's in the work provided, Sun Tran may declare the Contractor noncompliant and in breach of contract. If a goal is not stated in the Special Specifications, it will be understood that no specific goal is assigned to this contract.
a. Policy - It is the policy of the Department of Transportation and Sun Tran that Disadvantaged
Business Enterprises, as defined in 49 CFR Part 26, and as amended in Section 106(c) of the
Surface Transportation and Uniform Relocation Assistance Act of 1987, shall have the maximum opportunity to participate in the performance of Contract financed in whole or in part with federal funds under this Agreement. Consequently, the DBE requirements of 49 CFR Part 26 and Section
106(c) of the STURAA of 1987, apply to this Contract.
The Contractor agrees to ensure that DBEs as defined in 49 CFR Part 26 and Section 106(c) of the STURAA of 1987 have the maximum opportunity to participate in the whole or in part with federal funds provided under this Agreement. In this regard, the Contractor shall take all necessary and reasonable steps in accordance with the regulations to ensure that DBEs have the maximum opportunity to compete for and perform subcontracts. The Contractor shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age or physical handicap in the award and performance of subcontracts. 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 any such other remedy as the recipient deems appropriate.
It is further the policy of Sun Tran to promote the development and increase the participation of businesses owned and controlled by disadvantaged. DBE involvement in all phases of Sun Tran procurement activities are encouraged.
b. DBE obligation - The Contractor and its subcontractors agree to ensure that disadvantaged businesses have the maximum opportunity to participate in the performance of contracts and subcontracts financed in whole or in part with federal funds provided under the Agreement. In that regard, all Contractors and subcontractors shall take all necessary and reasonable steps in accordance with 49 CFR Part 26 as amended, to ensure that minority business enterprises have the maximum opportunity to compete for and perform contracts.
c. Where the Contractor is found to have failed to exert sufficient reasonable and good faith efforts to involve DBE's in the work provided, Sun Tran may declare the contractor noncompliant and in breach of contract.
d. The Contractor will keep records and documents for a reasonable time following performance of this contract to indicate compliance with Sun Tran DBE program. These records and documents will be made available at reasonable times and places for inspection by any authorized representative of Sun Tran and will be submitted to Sun Tran upon request.
e. Sun Tran will provide affirmative assistance as may be reasonable and necessary to assist the prime contractor in implementing their programs for DBE participation. The assistance may include the following upon request:
* Identification of qualified DBE
* Available listing of Minority Assistance Agencies
* Holding bid conferences to emphasize requirements
2. DBE Program Definitions, as used in the contract:
a. Disadvantaged business "means a small business concern":
i. Which is at least 51 percent owned by one or more socially and economically disadvantaged individuals, or, in the case of any publicly owned business, at least 51 percent of the stock of which is owned by one or more socially and economically disadvantaged individuals; and
ii. Whose management and daily business operations are controlled by one or more of the socially and economically disadvantaged individuals who own it.
or
iii. Which is at least 51 percent owned by one or more women individuals, or in the case of any publicly owned business, at least 51% of the stock of which is owned by one or more women individuals; and
iv. Whose management and daily business operations are controlled by one or more women individuals who own it.
b. "Small business concern" means a small business as defined by Section 3 of the Small Business
Act and Appendix B - (Section 106(c)) Determinations of Business Size.
c. “Socially and economically disadvantaged individuals" means those individuals who are citizens of the United States (or lawfully admitted permanent residents and who are black Americans, Hispanic
Americans, Native Americans, Asian-Pacific Americans, Asian-Indian Americans, or women, and any other minorities or individuals found to be disadvantaged by the Small Business Administration pursuant to section 8(a) of the Small Business Act.
i. "Black Americans", which includes persons having origins in any of the Black racial groups of Africa;
ii. "Hispanic Americans", which includes persons of Mexican, Puerto Rican, Cuba, Central or
South American, or other Spanish or Portuguese culture or origin, regardless of race;
iii. "Native Americans”, which includes persons who are American Indians, Eskimos, Aleuts, or
Native Hawaiians;
iv. "Asian-Pacific Americans", which includes persons whose origins are from Japan, China, Taiwan, Korea, Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia, the Philippines, Samoa, Guam, the U.S. Trust
Territories of Pacific, and the Northern Marianas;
v. "Asian-Indian Americans", which includes persons whose origins are from India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh.
3. Prime contractors are required to pay subcontractors for satisfactory performance of their contracts no later than 30 days from receipt of each payment made by Sun Tran to the prime contractor. If applicable, the Prime contractor is to pay all retainage owed to the DBE subcontractor within 30 days of satisfactory completion of the contracted work. For the purposes of this section, a subcontractor's work is satisfactorily completed when all the tasks called for in the subcontract have been accomplished and documented by the prime contractor as required by Sun Tran. Sun Tran will continue to hold full retainage as provided for under the Arizona Revised Statutes. Prime contractors must provide notice to DBE firms that complaints of violations of the prompt payment provision may be submitted in writing to Sun Tran Office of Equal Opportunity Programs Director, 201 N. Stone Ave., 3rd Floor NW, Tucson Arizona 85701. The complaint shall set forth the facts and identify the prime contractor and the project.
Incorporation Of Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Terms - FTA Circular 4220.1F
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 of Sun Tran’s requests which would cause Sun Tran to be in violation of the FTA terms and conditions.
Requirements for Contracts Exceeding $25,000
Debarment and Suspension Requirements - 49 CFR Part 29, Executive Order 12549
Debarment, Suspension, and Other Responsibility Matters - (Third Party Contracts over $25,000).
The Recipient agrees to comply, and assures the compliance of each subrecipient, lessee, third party contractor, or other participant at any tier of the Project, with Executive Orders Nos. 12549 and 12689, “Debarment and Suspension,” 31 U.S.C. § 6101 note, and U.S. DOT regulations, “Nonprocurement Suspension and Debarment,” 2 C.F.R. Part 1200, which adopts and supplements the provisions of U.S. Office of Management FTA Master Agreement MA(16), 10-1- 2009 17 and Budget (U.S. OMB) “Guidelines to Agencies on Governmentwide Debarment and Suspension (Nonprocurement),” 2 C.F.R. Part 180. The Recipient agrees to, and assures that its subrecipients, lessees, third party contractors, and other participants at any tier of the Project will, review the “Excluded Parties Listing System” at http://epls.gov/ before entering into any subagreement, lease, third party contract, or other arrangement in connection with the Project.
Requirements for Contracts Exceeding $100,000
Access To Records And Reports - 49 U.S.C. 5325, 18 CFR 18.36 (i), 49 CFR 633.17
Record Retention
During the course of the Project and for three years thereafter from the date of transmission of the final expenditure report, the Recipient agrees to maintain intact and readily accessible all data, documents, reports, records, subagreements, leases, third party contracts, and supporting materials related to the Project as the Federal Government may require.
Access to Records of Recipients and Subrecipients
The Recipient agrees to permit, and require its subrecipients to permit, the U.S. Secretary of Transportation, the Comptroller General of the United States, and, to the extent appropriate, the State, or their authorized representatives, upon their request to inspect all Project work, materials, payrolls, and other data, and to audit the books, records, and accounts of the Recipient and its subrecipients pertaining to the Project, as required by 49 U.S.C. § 5325(g), 18 CFR 18.36(i), 49 CFR 633.17
Buy America Requirements - 49 U.S.C. 5323(j), 49 CFR Part 661
Buy America Provision: Steel and Manufactured Products Other than Buses, Rolling Stock and Associated Equipment
The contractor agrees to comply with 49 U.S.C. 5323(j) and 49 CFR Part 661, which provide that Federal funds may not be obligated unless steel, iron, and manufactured products used in FTA-funded projects are produced in the United States, unless a waiver has been granted by FTA or the product is subject to a general waiver. General waivers are listed in 49
CFR 661.7, and include final assembly in the United States for 15 passenger vans and 15 passenger wagons produced by Chrysler Corporation, microcomputer equipment, software, and small purchases (currently less than $100,000) made with capital, operating, or planning funds. Separate requirements for rolling stock are set out at 5323(j)(2)(C) and 49 CFR
661.11. Rolling stock not subject to a general waiver must be manufactured in the United States and have a 60 percent domestic content.
A bidder or offeror must submit to the FTA recipient the appropriate Buy America certification (see Certification section) with all bids on FTA-funded contracts, of $100,000 and above, except those subject to a general waiver. Bids or offers that are not accompanied by a completed Buy America certification must be rejected as nonresponsive. This requirement does not apply to lower tier subcontractors.
Provisions For Resolution Of Disputes, Breaches, Defaults Or Other Litigation - 49 CFR Part 18, FTA Circular 4220.1F
Disputes
Disputes arising in the performance of this Contract which are not resolved by agreement of the parties shall be decided in writing by the authorized representative of Sun Tran. This decision shall be final and conclusive unless within ten (10) days from the date of receipt of its copy, the Contractor mails or otherwise furnishes a written appeal to the authorized representative of Sun Tran. In connection with any such appeal, the Contractor shall be afforded an opportunity to be heard and to offer evidence in support of its position. The decision of the authorized representative of Sun Tran shall be binding upon the Contractor and the Contractor shall abide be the decision.
Performance During Dispute
Unless otherwise directed by Sun Tran, Contractor shall continue performance under this Contract while matters in dispute are being resolved.
Claims for Damages
Should either party to the Contract suffer injury or damage to person or property because of any act or omission of the party or of any of his employees, agents or others for whose acts he is legally liable, a claim for damages therefor shall be made in writing to such other party within a reasonable time after the first observance of such injury of damage.
Remedies
Unless this contract provides otherwise, all claims, counterclaims, disputes and other matters in question between Sun
Tran and the Contractor arising out of or relating to this agreement or its breach will be decided by arbitration if the parties mutually agree, or in a court of competent jurisdiction within the State in which Sun Tran is located.
Rights and Remedies
The duties and obligations imposed by the Contract Documents and the rights and remedies available thereunder shall be in addition to and not a limitation of any duties, obligations, rights and remedies otherwise imposed or available by law. No action or failure to act by Sun Tran, Architect or Contractor shall constitute a waiver of any right or duty afforded any of them under the Contract, nor shall any such action or failure to act constitute an approval of or acquiescence in any breach thereunder, except as may be specifically agreed in writing.
Lobbying Requirements - 31 U.S.C. 1352, 49 CFR Part 19, 49 CFR Part 20
Contractors who apply or bid for an award of $100,000 or more shall file the certification required by 49 CFR part 20, "New
Restrictions on Lobbying." Each tier certifies to the tier above that it will not and has not used Federal appropriated funds to pay any person or organization for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of any agency, a member of Congress, officer or employee of Congress, or an employee of a member of Congress in connection with obtaining any
Federal contract, grant or any other award covered by 31 U.S.C. 1352. Each tier shall also disclose the name of any registrant under the Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 who has made lobbying contacts on its behalf with non-Federal funds with respect to that Federal contract, grant or award covered by 31 U.S.C. 1352. Such disclosures are forwarded from tier to tier up to Sun Tran.
Bonding Requirements for Construction Activities; may be imposed for non-construction activities
Refer to the Special Terms & Conditions of this Solicitation for
Bid Bond Requirements (Construction ) Performance and Payment Bonding Requirements (Construction) Performance and Payment Bonding Requirements (Non-Construction) Advance Payment Bonding Requirements Patent Infringement Bonding Requirements (Patent Indemnity) Warranty of the Work and Maintenance Bonds
Clean Water Requirements - 33 U.S.C. 1251
1. 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 Purchaser and understands and agrees that the Purchaser will, in turn, report each violation as required to assure notification to FTA and the appropriate EPA Regional Office.
2. The Contractor also agrees to include these requirements in each subcontract exceeding $100,000 financed in whole or in part with Federal assistance provided by FTA
Clean Air Requirements - 42 U.S.C. 7401 et seq., 40 CFR 15.61, 49 CFR Part 18
1. 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. §§ 7401 et seq . The Contractor agrees to report each violation to the Purchaser and understands and agrees that the Purchaser will, in turn, report each violation as required to assure notification to FTA and the appropriate EPA Regional Office.
2. The Contractor also agrees to include these requirements in each subcontract exceeding $100,000 financed in whole or in part with Federal assistance provided by FTA
Requirements for Recycled Products - 42 U.S.C. 6962, 40 CFR Part 247, Executive Order 12873
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.
Cargo Preference
Cargo Preference - 46 U.S.C. 1241, 46 CFR Part 381
Acquisition of Property Shipped by Ocean Vessel:
Pursuant to 46 C.F.R. Part 381, the following clauses must be inserted in all contracts under which equipment, materials or commodities may be transported by ocean vessel in carrying out the Project.
The contractor agrees to:
a. use privately owned United States-Flag commercial vessels to ship at least 50 percent of the gross tonnage (computed separately for dry bulk carriers, dry cargo liners, and tankers) involved, whenever shipping any equipment, material, or commodities pursuant to the underlying contract to the extent such vessels are available at fair and reasonable rates for United States-Flag commercial vessels;
b. furnish within 20 working days following the date of loading for shipments originating within the United States or within
30 working days following the date of leading for shipments originating outside the United States, a legible copy of a rated, "on-board" commercial ocean bill-of -lading in English for each shipment of cargo described in the preceding paragraph to the Division of National Cargo, Office of Market Development, Maritime Administration, Washington, DC
20590 and to the FTA recipient (through the contractor in the case of a subcontractor's bill-of-lading.)
c. include these requirements in all subcontracts issued pursuant to this contract when the subcontract may involve the transport of equipment, material, or commodities by ocean vessel.
Acquisition of Property Shipped by Air (Fly America):
Fly America Requirements - The Contractor agrees to comply with 49 U.S.C. 40118 (the "Fly America" Act) in accordance with the General Services Administration's regulations at 41 CFR Part 301-10, which provide that recipients and subrecipients of Federal funds and their contractors are required to use U.S. Flag air carriers for U.S Government-financed international air travel and transportation of their personal effects or property, to the extent such service is available, unless travel by foreign air carrier is a matter of necessity, as defined by the Fly America Act. The Contractor shall submit, if a foreign air carrier was used, an appropriate certification or memorandum adequately explaining why service by a U.S. flag air carrier was not available or why it was necessary to use a foreign air carrier and shall, in any event, provide a certificate of compliance with the Fly America requirements. The Contractor agrees to include the requirements of this section in all subcontracts that may involve international air transportation.
Construction Activities
Equal Employment Opportunity (Does not apply for supplies/raw materials procurements)
Equal Employment Opportunity
All construction contracts in excess of $10,000 by grantees and their contractors or subgrantees shall contain a provision requiring compliance with Executive Order 11246, entitled "Equal Employment Opportunity", as amended by Executive
Order 11375, and as supplemented in Department of Labor regulations (41 C.F.R. Part 60). The following clauses shall be included:
Nondiscrimination
During the performance of this contract, the contractor agrees as follows:
a. The contractor will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, disability, or national origin. The contractor will take affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed, and that employees are treated during employment without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, disability, or national origin. 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 for training, including apprenticeship. The contractor agrees to post in conspicuous places, available to employees and applicants for employment, notices to be provided setting forth the provisions of this nondiscrimination clause.
b. The contractor will, in all solicitations or advertisements for employees placed by or on behalf of the contractor, state that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, or national origin.
c. The contractor will send to each labor union or representative of workers with which it has a collective bargaining agreement or other contract or understanding, a notice to be provided advising the labor union or workers' representative of the contractor's commitments under Section 202 of Executive Order 11246 of
September 24, 1965, and shall post copies of the notice in conspicuous places available to employees and applicants for employment.
d. The contractor will comply with all provisions of Executive Order No. 11246 of September 24, 1965, and of the rules, regulations, and relevant orders of the Secretary of Labor.
e. The contractor will furnish all information and reports required by Executive Order No. 11246 of September
24, 1965, and by the rules, regulations, and orders of the Secretary of Labor, or pursuant thereto, and will permit access to his books, records, and accounts by the Secretary of Labor and the FTA for purposes of investigation to ascertain compliance with such rules, regulations, and orders.
f. In the event of the contractor's noncompliance with the nondiscrimination clauses of this agreement or with any of such rules, regulations or orders, this agreement may be cancelled, terminated, or suspended in whole or in part and the contractor may be declared ineligible for further Federal or Federally assisted contracts in accordance with procedures authorized in Executive No. Order 11246 of September 24, 1965, and such other sanctions may be imposed and remedies invoked as provided in Executive Order No. 11246 of
September 24, 1965, or by rule, regulation, or order of the Secretary of Labor, or as otherwise provided by law.
g. The contractor will include the provisions of paragraphs (a) through (g) of this subsection in every subcontract or purchase order unless exempted by rules, regulations, or orders of the Secretary of Labor issued pursuant to Section 204 of Executive Order No. 11246 of September 24, 1965, so that such provisions shall be binding upon each subcontractor or vendor. The contractor will take such action with respect to any subcontract or purchase order as the Secretary of Labor or the FTA may direct as a means of enforcing such provisions, including sanctions for noncompliance; provided, however, that if a contractor becomes involved in, or is threatened with, litigation with a subcontractor or vendor as a result of such direction, the contractor may request the United States to enter into such litigation to protect the interests of the United States."
Specifications
The following clauses must also be included in all construction contracts and subcontracts over $10,000, in geographical areas designated pursuant to 41 C.F.R. 60-4.3:
"Standard Federal Equal Employment Opportunity Construction Contract Specifications (Executive Order No.
11246):
1. As used in these specifications:
a. "Covered Area" means the geographical area described in the solicitation from which this contract resulted;
b. "Director" means Director, Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs, United States
Department of Labor, or any person to whom the Director delegates authority;
c. "Employer Identification Number" means the federal social security number used on the employer's quarterly federal tax return, U.S. Treasury Department Form 941.
d. "Minority" includes:
i. Black (all persons having origins in any of the black African racial groups not of Hispanic origin);
ii. Hispanic (all persons of Mexican, Puerto Rican, Cuban, Central or South American, or other
Spanish culture or origin, regardless of race);
iii. Asian and Pacific Islander (all persons having origins in any of the original peoples of the Far
East, Southeast Asia, the Indian subcontinent, or the Pacific Islands); and
iv. American Indian or Alaskan Native (all persons having origins in any of the original peoples of
North America and maintaining identifiable tribal affiliations through membership and participation or community identification).
2. Whenever the contractor, or any subcontractor at any tier, subcontracts a portion of the work involving any construction trade, it shall physically include in each subcontract in excess of $10,000 the provisions of these specifications and the notice which contains the applicable goals for minority and female participation and which is set forth in the solicitations from which this contract resulted.
3. If the contractor is participating (pursuant to 41 C.F.R. 60-4.5) in a hometown plan approved by the U.S.
Department of Labor in the covered area, either individually or through an association, its affirmative action obligations on all work in the plan area (including goals and timetables) shall be in accordance with that plan for those trades which have unions participating in the plan. Contractors must be able to demonstrate their participation in and compliance with the provisions of any such hometown plan.
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