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ORANGE COUNTY
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT
Meeting Date: June 16, 2020
Action Agenda
Item No. 8-j
SUBJECT: Approval of Contract with Ceres Environmental Services, Inc. as a Secondary
Provider for Disaster Debris Removal and Clearance Service
DEPARTMENT: Solid Waste
ATTACHMENT(S):
Contract
INFORMATION CONTACT:
Robert Williams, 919-918-4904
PURPOSE: To authorize the Manager to sign an Agreement with Ceres Environmental
Services, Inc. as a secondary provider for Disaster Debris Removal and Clearance Services for
the County.
BACKGROUND: The Solid Waste Management Department along with the Towns of Chapel
Hill, Carrboro and Hillsborough prepared a Request for Proposals for the provision of Disaster
Debris Removal and Clearance. Seven firms responded to the request. After a thorough review
of the responses, the Solid Waste Management Department and the Towns deemed Crowder
Gulf, LLC as providing the most responsible, responsive proposal as the primary provider of
emergency Disaster Debris Removal and Clearance Services. The BOCC approved the
primary responders’ contract on October 15, 2019.
Ceres Environmental (“Ceres”) was identified as submitting the most responsible, responsive
proposal as a secondary provider of emergency Disaster Debris Removal and Clearance
Services. The Solid Waste Management Department recommends that Ceres be awarded the
secondary contract for Disaster Debris Removal and Clearance Services.
FINANCIAL IMPACT: The primary purpose of the Agreement is to ensure that, in the event of
a severe weather event, adequate staffing and equipment resources to effectively manage the
large quantities of debris likely to be generated will be available. There are no anticipated
expenses related to this agreement without an emergency declaration by the Chair of the
Orange County Board of Commissioners.
SOCIAL JUSTICE IMPACT: The following Orange County Social Justice Goal is applicable to
this item:
• GOAL: ESTABLISH SUSTAINABLE AND EQUITABLE LAND-USE AND
ENVIRONMENTAL POLICIES
The fair treatment and meaningful involvement of people of all races, cultures, incomes and
educational levels with respect to the development and enforcement of environmental laws,
regulations, policies, and decisions. Fair treatment means that no group of people should
bear a disproportionate share of the negative environmental consequences resulting from
industrial, governmental and commercial operations or policies.
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Orange County seeks to create, preserve, and protect a natural environment that includes clean
water, clean air, wildlife, important natural lands, and sustainable energy for present and future
generations.
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT: The following Orange County Environmental Responsibility Goal
impact is applicable to this item:
• ENERGY EFFICIENCY AND WASTE REDUCTION
Initiate policies and programs that: 1) conserve energy; 2) reduce resource consumption;
3) increase the use of recycled and renewable resources; and 4) minimize waste stream
impacts on the environment.
The provision of emergency storm debris management services will minimize waste stream
impacts on the environment.
RECOMMENDATION(S): The Manager recommends that the Board authorize the Manager to
sign an Agreement with Ceres Environmental Services, Inc. for the purpose of providing
Emergency Storm Debris Clearance and Removal as a secondary provider for an initial three
year term, and to sign future renewals and amendments.
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TITLE
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NORTH CAROLINA
SERVICES AGREEMENT RFP/RFQ
ORANGE COUNTY
This Services Agreement (hereinafter “Agreement”), made and entered into this day
of , 2020, (“Effective Date”) by and between Orange County, North Carolina a political
subdivision of the State of North Carolina (hereinafter, the "County") andCeres Environmental
Services, Inc., (hereinafter, the "Provider").
WITNESSETH:
That the County and Provider, for the consideration herein named, do hereby agree as
follows:
1. Services
a. Scope of Work.
i) This Services Agreement (“Agreement”) is for professional services to be rendered
by Provider to County with respect to (insert type of project): Emergency storm
debris clearance and removal, to commence only upon a Notice to Proceed issued
by the County in the event of a natural or manmade disaster.
ii) By executing this Agreement, the Provider represents and agrees that Provider is
qualified to perform and fully capable of performing and providing the services
required or necessary under this Agreement in a fully competent, professional and
timely manner.
iii) Time is of the essence with respect to this Agreement.
iv) The services to be performed under this Agreement consist of Basic Services, as
described and designated in Section 3 hereof. Compensation to the Provider for
Basic Services under this Agreement shall be as set forth herein.
2. Responsibilities of the Provider
a. Services to be provided. The Provider shall provide the County with all services
required in Section 3 to satisfactorily complete the Project within the time limitations set
forth herein and in accordance with the highest professional standards.
b. Standard of Care.
i) The Provider shall exercise reasonable care and diligence in performing services
under this Agreement in accordance with the highest generally accepted standards
of this type of Provider practice throughout the United States and in accordance
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with applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations applicable to the
performance of these services. Provider is solely responsible for the professional
quality, accuracy and timely completion and/or submission of all work related to
the Basic Services.
ii) Provider shall be responsible for all errors or omissions of its agents, contractors,
employees, or assigns in the performance of the Agreement. Provider shall
correct any and all errors, omissions, discrepancies, ambiguities, mistakes or
conflicts at no additional cost to the County.
iii) The Provider shall not, except as otherwise provided for in this Agreement,
subcontract the performance of any work under this Agreement without prior
written permission of the County. No permission for subcontracting shall create,
between the County and the subcontractor, any contract or any other relationship.
iv) Provider is an independent contractor of County. Any and all employees of the
Provider engaged by the Provider in the performance of any work or services
required of the Provider under this Agreement, shall be considered employees or
agents of the Provider only and not of the County, and any and all claims that may
or might arise under any workers compensation or other law or contract on behalf
of said employees while so engaged shall be the sole obligation and responsibility
of the Provider.
v) If activities related to the performance of this Agreement require specific licenses,
certifications, or related credentials Provider represents that it and/or its
employees, agents and subcontractors engaged in such activities possess such
licenses, certifications, or credentials and that such licenses certifications, or
credentials are current, active, and not in a state of suspension or revocation.
vi) Should this Agreement involve project designs, the construction or creation of
which is to be bid out and/or fulfilled by other contractors, and bidding or
negotiation with contractors produce prices which, when added to the other
elements of the approved total project cost, produce a cost that is in excess of the
approved total project cost, the Provider shall participate with the County in
negotiation and design adjustments to the extent such are necessary to obtain
prices within the approved total project cost. All activity of the Provider with
respect to these matters shall constitute Basic Services and shall be performed by
the Provider without additional compensation. If negotiation and design
adjustments fail to bring costs within the total project cost the County may reject
all bids and Provider will redesign and/or reduce portions of the project in an
effort to reduce the bid prices to within the total project cost and rebid the project.
One such redesign is included within Basic Services. If this second letting for
bids does not produce bids that are within the approved total project cost initially
or after negotiations with the contractor the cost is not reduced to an amount
within the total project cost, the Provider is not obligated to engage in further
redesign.
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3. Basic Services
a. Basic Services.
The Provider shall perform as Basic Services the work and services described
herein and as specified in the County’s Request for Proposals or Request for
Qualifications (the “RFP”) “RFP Number 5266 for “Disaster Debris Clearance and
Remval Services” issued July 29, 2019, and the Provider’s proposal which are
fully incorporated and integrated herein by reference together with Attachment 1:
Federal Contracting Requirements for FEMA Assistance, Reimbursement
Contracts (designate all attachments). In the event a term or condition in any
document or attachment conflicts with a term or condition of this Agreement the
term or condition in this Agreement shall control. Should such conflict arise the
priority of the documents shall be as follows: This Agreement, the County’s RFP
together with attachments, Provider’s Proposal together with attachments.
The County shall issue a written Notice to Proceed for the Basic Services
referenced in this Agreement. Under no circumstances shall County be liable for
any services rendered unless the Written Notice to Proceed has been sent and
received by Provider. Provider must acknowledge receipt of the Written Notice to
Proceed.
4. Duration of Services
a. Term. The term of this Agreement shall be from , 2020 to , 2023.
b. Scheduling of Services
i) The Provider shall schedule and perform its activities in a timely manner so as to
meet the Milestone Dates listed in Section 3.
ii) Should the County determine that the Provider is behind schedule, it may require
the Provider to expedite and accelerate its efforts, including providing additional
resources and working overtime, as necessary, to perform its services in
accordance with the approved project schedule at no additional cost to the
County.
iii) The Commencement Date for the Provider's Basic Services shall be , 2020.
5. Compensation
a. Compensation for Basic Services. Compensation for Basic Services shall include all
compensation due the Provider from the County for all services under this Agreement.
This Agreement is intended to be an umbrella agreement authorizing the performance of
emergency storm debris clearance and removal services that may or may not be
necessary during the term of the Agreement. Should activation of a contract become
necessary, fees will be estimated based off the initial assessment of damages occurred,
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using the fee schedules determined by the Local Government Debris Manager in
consultation with State and FEMA officials. Prior to any service being provided, the
County and the Provider shall negotiate a “Not to Exceed” amount for the services
required within this Agreement. The written Notice to Proceed issued by the County
shall include the negotiated Not to Exceed Amount. Upon completion of the service
Provider shall submit an invoice to the County as provided herein. All invoices shall
include appropriate detail to satisfy County and current FEMA requirements. In the
event the amount stated on an invoice is disputed by the County, the County may
withhold payment of all or a portion of the amount stated on an invoice until the parties
resolve the dispute. Payment for Basic Services may only be made upon receipt of a
properly submitted invoice. Payment shall be made through the County’s purchase order
process and any such purchase order shall have attached a corresponding scope of work
and shall be pre-audited as required by North Carolina law. Should Provider fail to
perform its duties under the terms of this Agreement, County may, without fault or
penalty, withhold any payment associated with the work to be performed until such time
as said work is completed.
b. Additional Services. County shall not be responsible for costs related to any services in
addition to the Basic Services performed by Provider unless County requests such
additional services in writing and such additional services are evidenced by a written
amendment to this Agreement.
6. Responsibilities of the County
a. Cooperation and Coordination. The County has designated (Robert Williams) to act as
the County's representative with respect to the Project and shall have the authority to
render decisions within guidelines established by the County Manager and/or the County
Board of Commissioners and shall be available during working hours as often as may be
reasonably required to render decisions and to furnish information.
7. Insurance
a. General Requirements. Provider shall obtain, at its sole expense, Commercial General
Liability Insurance, Automobile Insurance, Workers’ Compensation Insurance, and any
additional insurance as may be required by County’s Risk Manager as such insurance
requirements are described in the Orange County Risk Transfer Policy and Orange
County Minimum Insurance Coverage Requirements (each document is incorporated
herein by reference and may be viewed at
http://www.orangecountync.gov/departments/purchasing_division/contracts.php.) If
County’s Risk Manager determines additional insurance coverage is required such
additional insurance shall consist of (if no additional insurance required mark
N/A as being not applicable). Provider shall not commence work until such insurance is
in effect and certification thereof has been received by the County's Risk Manager.
8. Indemnity
a. Indemnity. To the extent authorized by North Carolina law the Provider agrees, without
limitation, to defend, indemnify and hold harmless the County from all loss, liability,
claims or expense, including attorney's fees, arising out of or related to the Project and
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arising from property damage or bodily injury including death to any person or persons
caused in whole or in part by the negligence or misconduct of the Provider except to the
extent same are caused by the negligence or willful misconduct of the County. It is the
intent of this provision to require the Provider to indemnify the County to the fullest
extent permitted under North Carolina law.
9. Amendments to the Agreement
a. Changes in Basic Services. Changes in the Basic Services and entitlement to additional
compensation or a change in duration of this Agreement shall be made by a written
Amendment to this Agreement executed by the County and the Provider. The Provider
shall proceed to perform the Services required by the Amendment only after receiving a
fully executed Amendment from the County.
10. Termination
a. Termination for Convenience of the County. This Agreement may be terminated without
cause by the County and for its convenience upon seven (7) days prior written notice to
the Provider.
b. Other Termination. The Provider may terminate this Agreement based upon the County's
material breach of this Agreement; provided, the County has not taken all reasonable
actions to remedy the breach. The Provider shall give the County seven (7) days' prior
written notice of its intent to terminate this Agreement for cause.
c. Compensation After Termination.
i) In the event of termination, the Provider shall be paid that portion of the fees and
expenses that it has earned to the date of termination, less any costs or expenses
incurred or anticipated to be incurred by the County due to errors or omissions of
the Provider.
ii) Should this Agreement be terminated, the Provider shall deliver to the County
within seven (7) days, at no additional cost, all deliverables including any
electronic data or files relating to the Project.
d. Waiver. The payment of any sums by the County under this Agreement or the failure of
the County to require compliance by the Provider with any provisions of this Agreement
or the waiver by the County of any breach of this Agreement shall not constitute a
waiver of any claim for damages by the County for any breach of this Agreement or a
waiver of any other required compliance with this Agreement.
e. Suspension. County may suspend the Basic Services and this Agreement at any time for
County’s convenience and without penalty to County upon three (3) days’ notice to
Provider. Upon any suspension by County, Provider shall discontinue the Basic
Services and shall not resume the Basic Services until notified to proceed by County.
11. Additional Provisions
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a. Limitation and Assignment. The County and the Provider each bind themselves, their
successors, assigns and legal representatives to the terms of this Agreement. Neither the
County nor the Provider shall assign or transfer its interest in this Agreement without the
written consent of the other.
b. Governing Law. This Agreement and the duties, responsibilities, obligations and rights
of respective parties hereunder shall be governed by the laws of the State of North
Carolina.
c. Compliance with Laws. Provider shall at all times remain in compliance with all
applicable local, state, and federal laws, rules, and regulations including but not limited
to all state and federal anti-discrimination laws, policies, rules, and regulations and the
Orange County Non-Discrimination Policy and Orange County Living Wage Policy
(each policy is incorporated herein by reference and may be viewed at
http://www.orangecountync.gov/departments/purchasing_division/contracts.php.) Any
violation of this requirement is a breach of this Agreement and County may immediately
terminate this Agreement without further obligation on the part of the County. This
paragraph is not intended to limit and does not limit the definition of breach to
discrimination. By executing this Agreement Provider affirms that Provider and any
subcontractors of Provider are and shall remain in compliance with Article 2 of Chapter
64 of the North Carolina General Statutes. By executing this Agreement Provider
certifies that Provider has not been identified, and has not utilized the services of any
agent or subcontractor identified, on the list created by the State Treasurer pursuant to
G.S. 147-86.58. By executing this Agreement Provider certifies that Provider has not
been identified, and has not utilized the services of any agent or subcontractor identified,
on the list created by the State Treasurer pursuant to G.S. 147-86.81.
d. Dispute Resolution. Any and all suits or actions to enforce, interpret or seek damages
with respect to any provision of, or the performance or non-performance of, this
Agreement shall be brought in the General Court of Justice of North Carolina sitting in
Orange County, North Carolina. It is agreed by the parties that no other court shall have
jurisdiction or venue with respect to such suits or actions. Binding arbitration may not
be initiated by either Party, however, the Parties may agree to nonbinding mediation of
any dispute prior to the bringing of a suit or action.
e. Entire Agreement. This Agreement, together with the RFP and its attachments and the
Proposal and its attachments, represents the entire and integrated agreement between the
County and the Provider and supersedes all prior negotiations, representations or
agreements, either written or oral. This Agreement may be amended only by written
instrument signed by both parties. Modifications may be evidenced by facsimile
signatures.
f. Severability. If any provision of this Agreement is held as a matter of law to be
unenforceable, the remainder of this Agreement shall be valid and binding upon the
Parties.
g. Ownership of Work Product. Should Provider’s performance of this Agreement generate
documents, items or things that are specific to this Project such documents, items or
things shall become the property of the County and may be used on any other project
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without additional compensation to the Provider. The use of the documents, items or
things by the County or by any person or entity for any purpose other than the Project as
set forth in this Agreement shall be at the full risk of the County.
h. Non-Appropriation. Provider acknowledges that County is a governmental entity, and
the validity of this Agreement is based upon the availability of public funding under the
authority of its statutory mandate.
In the event that public funds are unavailable and not appropriated for the performance of
County’s obligations under this Agreement, then this Agreement shall automatically
expire without penalty to County immediately upon written notice to Provider of the
unavailability and non-appropriation of public funds. It is expressly agreed that County
shall not activate this non-appropriation provision for its convenience or to circumvent
the requirements of this Agreement, but only as an emergency fiscal measure during a
substantial fiscal crisis.
In the event of a change in the County’s statutory authority, mandate and/or mandated
functions, by state and/or federal legislative or regulatory action, which adversely affects
County’s authority to continue its obligations under this Agreement, then this Agreement
shall automatically terminate without penalty to County upon written notice to Provider
of such limitation or change in County’s legal authority.
i. Signatures. This Agreement together with any amendments or modifications may be
executed electronically. All electronic signatures affixed hereto evidence the consent of
the Parties to utilize electronic signatures and the intent of the Parties to comply with
Article 11A and Article 40 of North Carolina General Statute Chapter 66.
j. Notices. Any notice required by this Agreement shall be in writing and delivered by
certified or registered mail, return receipt requested to the following:
Orange County Provider’s Name & Address
Attention: Robert Williams Ceres Envir. Services, Inc.
P.O. Box 8181 6968 Professional Pky East
Hillsborough, NC 27278 Sarasota, FL 32240
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties, by and through their authorized agents, have hereunder
set their hands and seal, all as of the day and year first above written.
ORANGE COUNTY: PROVIDER:
By: _________________________________
County Manager
By: __________________________________
Printed Name and Title
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ATTACHMENT 1
Federal Contracting Requirements for FEMA Assistance, Reimbursement Contracts
This Attachment 1 is incorporated into the Services Agreement (hereinafter, the “Agreement” or “Contract” or
“contract”) between the County and the Provider. Capitalized terms not defined in this Attachment shall have the
meanings assigned to such terms in the Agreement. All references to the “Contractor” or “Company” or “Vendor” or
“Provider” shall be deemed to mean the Provider.
This Agreement will be funded in whole or in part with federal funding. As such, federal laws, regulations, policies and
related administrative practices apply to this Agreement. The most recent of such federal requirements, including any
amendments made after the execution of this Agreement shall govern the Agreement, unless the federal government
determines otherwise. This Attachment 1 identifies the federal requirements that may be applicable to this Agreement.
The Provider is responsible for complying with all applicable provisions, updates or modifications that occur in the future
relating to these clauses.
To the extent possible, the federal requirements contained in the most recent version of the Uniform Administrative
Requirements for federal awards (Uniform Rules) codified at 2 CFR Part 200, including any certifications and contractual
provisions required by any federal statutes or regulation referenced therein to be included in this Agreement are deemed
incorporated into this Agreement by reference and shall be incorporated into any subagreement or subcontract executed
by the Provider pursuant to its obligations under this Agreement. The Provider and its sub-contractors, if any, hereby
represent and covenant that they have complied and shall comply in the future with the applicable provisions of the
original Agreement then in effect and with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and rules and local
policies and procedures, as amended from time to time, relating to services to be performed under this Agreement.
Drug Free Workplace Requirements
Drug-free workplace requirements in accordance with Drug Free Workplace Act of 1988 (Pub 100-690, Title V, Subtitle
D). All contractors entering into federal funded contracts over $100,000 must comply with Federal Drug Free workplace
requirements as Drug Free Workplace Act of 1988.
Contractor Compliance
This is an acknowledgement that FEMA financial assistance may be used to fund the contract. The Contractor will
comply with all applicable federal law, regulations, executive orders, FEMA policies, procedures, and directives. In
addition, the Contractor will comply with uniform administrative requirements, cost principles, and audit requirement for
federal awards.
Conflict of Interest
The Contractor must disclose in writing any potential conflict of interest to the County of Orange or pass through entity in
accordance with federal policy.
Mandatory Disclosures
The Contractor must disclose in writing all violations of federal criminal law involving fraud, bribery, or gratuity
violations potentially affecting the federal award.
Energy Conservation
The Contractor and Subcontractors agrees to comply with the 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, 42 U.S.C. § 6201, et seq.
Clean Air Act and Federal Water Pollution Control Act
For contracts in excess of $150,000, the Contractor agrees to comply with all applicable standards, orders or regulations
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issued pursuant to the Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C. 7401-7671q) and the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as
amended (33 U.S.C. 1251-1387), and will report violations to FEMA and the Regional Office of the Environmental
Protection Agency.
The Contractor agrees to include these requirements in each subcontract exceeding $150,000 financed in whole or in part
with Federal assistance provided by FEMA.
Access to Records and Reports
All Contractors and their successors, transferees, assignees, and subcontractors acknowledge and agree to comply with
applicable provisions governing Department and FEMA access to records, accounts, documents, information, facilities,
and staff.
The Contractor agrees to provide the North Carolina Division of Emergency Management, the County, the FEMA
Administrator, the Comptroller General of the United States, or any of their authorized representatives access to any
books, documents, papers, and records of the Contractor which are directly pertinent to this contract for the purposes of
making audits, examinations, excerpts, and transcriptions.
The Contractor agrees to permit any of the foregoing parties to reproduce by any means whatsoever or to copy excerpts
and transcriptions as reasonably needed.
The Contractor agrees to provide the FEMA Administrator or his authorized representatives access to construction or
other work sites pertaining to the work being completed under the contract.
No Obligation by Federal Government
The Federal Government is not a party to this contract and is not subject to any obligations or liabilities to the County, the
Contractor, or any other party 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.
It is further agreed that the clause shall not be modified, except to identify the sub-contractor who will be subject to its
provisions.
Program Fraud and False or Fraudulent Statements or Related Acts
The Contractor acknowledges that 31 U.S.C. Chap. 38 (Administrative Remedies for False Claims and Statements) applies
to the Contractor’s actions pertaining to this contract. 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 Federally 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, 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.
The Contractor agrees to include the above two clauses in each subcontract financed in whole or in part with Federal
assistance. It is further agreed that the clauses shall not be modified, except to identify the sub-contractors who will be
subject to the provisions.
Changes
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Any change in the contract cost, modification, change order, or constructive change must be allowable, allocable, within
the scope of its funding, grant or cooperative agreement, and reasonable for the completion of project scope. All changes
and/or amendments to the contract will be outlined in detail, formalized in writing, and signed by the authorized
representative of each party. Contractor’s failure to do so shall constitute a material breach of the contract.
Termination
Termination of this Agreement shall be in accordance with the Termination clause contained in Section 10 of the
Agreement.
Remedies
In addition to the remedies set forth in the Agreement, the County reserves all rights and privileges under the applicable
laws and regulations with respect to this procurement in the event of breach or violation of the terms of this Agreement
by the Provider.
Suspension and Debarment
A contract award (see CFR 180.220) must not be made to parties listed on the government wide exclusions in the System
for Award Management (SAM), in accordance with the OMB guidelines at 2 CFR 180 that implement Executive Orders
12549 (3 CFR Part 1986 Comp., p. 189) and 12689 (3 CFR Part 1989 Comp., p. 235), “Debarment and Suspension.” SAM
exclusions contain the names of parties debarred, suspended, or otherwise excluded by agencies, as well as parties declared
ineligible under statutory or regulatory authority other than Executive Order 12549. The Contractor shall certify
compliance.
This contract is a covered transaction for purposes of 2 CFR Part 180 and 2 CFR Part. 3000. As such, the Contractor is
required to verify that none of the Contractor, its principals (defined at 2 CFR § 180.995), or its affiliates (defined at 2
CFR § 180.905) are excluded (defined at 2 CFR§ 180.940) or disqualified (defined at 2 CFR § 180.935).
The Contractor is required to comply with 2 CFR Part 180, Subpart C and 2 CFR Part 3000, Subpart C and must include a
requirement to comply with these regulations in any lower tier covered transaction it enters into.
This certification is a material representation of fact relied upon by the County. If it is later determined that the
Contractor did not comply with 2 CFR pt. 180, Subpart C and 2 CFR pt. 3000, Subpart C, in addition to the remedies
available to the County, the federal government may pursue available remedies, including but not limited to suspension
and/or debarment.
The bidder or proposer agrees to comply with the requirements of 2 CFR Part 180, Subpart C and 2 CFR Part 3000,
Subpart C while this offer is valid and throughout the period of any contract that may arise from this offer. The bidder or
proposer further agrees to include a provision requiring such compliance in its lower tier covered transactions.
Equal Employment Opportunity
During the performance of this contract, the Contractor agrees as follows:
1. The Contractor will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color,
religion, sex, 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, 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.
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2. 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 considerations for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, or
national origin.
3. The Contractor will send to each labor union or representative of workers with which he has a collective bargaining
agreement or other contract or understanding, a notice to be provided advising the said labor union or workers'
representatives of the Contractor's commitments under this section and shall post copies of the notice in conspicuous
places available to employees and applicants for employment.
4. The Contractor will comply with all provisions of Executive Order 11246 of September 24, 1965, and with the rules,
regulations, and relevant orders of the Secretary of Labor.
5. The Contractor will furnish all information and reports required by Executive Order 11246 of September 24, 1965,
and by rules, regulations, and orders of the Secretary of Labor, or pursuant thereto, and will permit access to his
books, records, and accounts by the administering agency and the Secretary of Labor for purposes of investigation to
ascertain compliance with such rules, regulations, and orders.
6. In the event of the Contractor's noncompliance with the nondiscrimination clauses of this contract or with any of the
said rules, regulations, or orders, this contract may be canceled, terminated, or suspended in whole or in part and the
Contractor may be declared ineligible for further Government contracts or federally assisted construction contracts in
accordance with procedures authorized in Executive Order 11246 of September 24, 1965, and such other sanctions as
may be imposed and remedies invoked as provided in Executive Order 11246 of September 24, 1965, or by rule,
regulation, or order of the Secretary of Labor, or as otherwise provided by law.
7. The Contractor will include the portion of the sentence immediately preceding paragraph (1) and the provisions of
paragraphs (1) through (7) 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 11246 of September 24, 1965, so that such
provisions will be binding upon each subcontractor or vendor. The Contractor will take such action with respect to
any subcontract or purchase order as the administering agency 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 vendor as a result of such direction by the administering agency the
Contractor may request the United States to enter into such litigation to protect the interests of the United States.
Davis-Bacon Requirements
If applicable to this contract, the Contractor agrees to comply with all provisions of the Davis Bacon Act as amended (40
U.S.C. 3141-348).
1. Minimum Wages.
(i) All laborers and mechanics employed or working upon the site of the work will be paid unconditionally and not less
often than once a week, and without subsequent deduction or rebate on any account (except such payroll deductions as are
permitted by the Secretary of Labor under the Copeland Act (29 CFR Part 3)), the full amount of wages and bona fide
fringe benefits (or cash equivalent thereof) due at time of payment computed at rates not less than those contained in the
wage determination of the Secretary of Labor which is attached hereto and made a part hereof, regardless of any
contractual relationship which may be alleged to exist between the Contractor and such laborers and mechanics.
Contributions made or costs reasonably anticipated for bona fide fringe benefits under section 1(b)(2) of the Davis-Bacon
Act on behalf of laborers or mechanics are considered wages paid to such laborers or mechanics, subject to the provisions
of paragraph (1)(iv) of this section; also, regular contributions made or costs incurred for more than a weekly period (but
not less often than quarterly) under plans, funds, or programs which cover the particular weekly period, are deemed to be
constructively made or incurred during such weekly period.
Such laborers and mechanics shall be paid the appropriate wage rate and fringe benefits on the wage determination for the
classification of work actually performed, without regard to skill, except as provided in 29 CFR Part 5.5(a)(4). Laborers or
mechanics performing work in more than one classification may be compensated at the rate specified for each
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classification for the time actually worked therein: Provided that the employer’s payroll records accurately set forth the
time spent in each classification in which work is performed. The wage determination (including any additional
classification and wage rates conformed under (1)(ii) of this section) and the Davis-Bacon poster (WH-1321) shall be
posted at all times by the Contractor and its sub-contractors at the site of the work in a prominent and accessible place
where it can easily be seen by the workers.
(ii)(A) The contracting officer shall require that any class of laborers or mechanics, including helpers, which is not listed
in the wage determination and which is to be employed under the contract shall be classified in conformance with the
wage determination. The contracting officer shall approve an additional classification and wage rate and fringe benefits
therefore only when the following criteria have been met:
(1) The work to be performed by the classification requested is not performed by a classification in the wage
determination;
(2) The classification is utilized in the area by the construction industry; and
(3) The proposed wage rate, including any bona fide fringe benefits, bears a reasonable relationship to the wage rates
contained in the wage determination.
(B) If the Contractor and the laborers and mechanics to be employed in the classification (if known), or their
representatives, and the contracting officer agree on the classification and wage rate (including the amount designated for
fringe benefits where appropriate), a report of the action taken shall be sent by the contracting officer to the Administrator
of the Wage and Hour Division, Employment Standards Administration, U.S. Department of Labor, Washington, DC
20210. The Administrator, or an authorized representative, will approve, modify, or disapprove every additional
classification action within 30 days of receipt and so advise the contracting officer or will notify the contracting officer
within the 30-day period that additional time is necessary.
(C) In the event the Contractor, the laborers, or mechanics to be employed in the classification, or their representatives,
and the contracting officer do not agree on the proposed classification and wage rate (including the amount designated for
fringe benefits where appropriate), the contracting officer shall refer the questions, including the views of all interested
parties and the recommendation of the contracting officer, to the Administrator for determination. The Administrator, or
an authorized representative, will issue a determination within 30 days of receipt and so advise the contracting officer or
will notify the contracting officer within the 30-day period that additional time is necessary.
(D) The wage rate (including fringe benefits where appropriate) determined pursuant to subparagraphs (1)(ii) (B) or (C) of
this paragraph, shall be paid to all workers performing work in the classification under this contract from the first day on
which work is performed in the classification.
(iii) Whenever the minimum wage rate prescribed in the contract for a class of laborers or mechanics includes a fringe
benefit which is not expressed as an hourly rate, the Contractor shall either pay the benefit as stated in the wage
determination or shall pay another bona fide fringe benefit or an hourly cash equivalent thereof.
(iv) If the Contractor does not make payments to a trustee or other third person, the Contractor may consider as part of the
wages of any laborer or mechanic the amount of any costs reasonably anticipated in providing bona fide fringe benefits
under a plan or program: Provided that the Secretary of Labor has found, upon the written request of the Contractor, that
the applicable standards of the Davis-Bacon Act have been met. The Secretary of Labor may require the Contractor to set
aside assets, in a separate account, for the meeting of obligations under the plan or program.
2. Withholding.
The County shall upon its own action or upon written request of an authorized representative of the Department of Labor
withhold or cause to be withheld from the Contractor under this contract or any other Federal contract with the same
prime Contractor, or any other federally-assisted contract subject to Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements, which is
held by the same prime Contractor, so much of the accrued payments or advances as may be considered necessary to pay
laborers and mechanics, including apprentices, trainees, and helpers, employed by the Contractor or any sub-contractor
the full amount of wages required by the contract. In the event of failure to pay any laborer or mechanic, including any
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apprentice, trainee, or helper, employed or working on the site of work, all or part of the wages required by the contract,
the Sponsor may, after written notice to the Contractor, Sponsor, Applicant, or Owner, take such action as may be
necessary to cause the suspension of any further payment, advance, or guarantee of funds until such violations have
ceased.
3. Payrolls and Basic Records.
(i) Payrolls and basic records relating thereto shall be maintained by the Contractor during the course of the work and
preserved for a period of three years thereafter for all laborers and mechanics working at the site of the work. Such records
shall contain the name, address, and social security number of each such worker; his or her correct classification; hourly
rates of wages paid (including rates of contributions or costs anticipated for bona fide fringe benefits or cash equivalents
thereof of the types described in 1(b)(2)(B) of the Davis-Bacon Act); daily and weekly number of hours worked;
deductions made; and actual wages paid. Whenever the Secretary of Labor has found under 29 CFR 5.5(a)(1)(iv) that the
wages of any laborer or mechanic include the amount of any costs reasonably anticipated in providing benefits under a
plan or program described in section 1(b)(2)(B) of the Davis-Bacon Act, the Contractor shall maintain records that show
that the commitment to provide such benefits is enforceable, that the plan or program is financially responsible, and that
the plan or program has been communicated in writing to the laborers or mechanics affected, and that show the costs
anticipated or the actual costs incurred in providing such benefits. Contractors employing apprentices or trainees under
approved programs shall maintain written evidence of the registration of apprenticeship programs and certification of
trainee programs, the registration of the apprentices and trainees, and the ratios and wage rates prescribed in the applicable
programs.
(ii)(A) The Contractor shall submit weekly for each week in which any contract work is performed a copy of all payrolls
to the Sponsor if the agency is a party to the contract, but if the agency is not such a party, the Contractor will submit the
payrolls to the applicant, Sponsor, or Owner, as the case may be, for transmission to the Sponsor. The payrolls submitted
shall set out accurately and completely all of the information required to be maintained under 29 CFR 5.5(a)(3)(i), except
that full social security numbers and home addresses shall not be included on weekly transmittals. Instead the payrolls
shall only need to include an individually identifying number for each employee (e.g. the last four digits of the employee’s
social security number). The required weekly payroll information may be submitted in any form desired. Optional Form
WH–347 is available for this purpose from the Wage and Hour Division Web site at
www.dol.gov/whd/forms/wh347instr.htm or its successor site. The prime Contractor is responsible for the submission of
copies of payrolls by all sub-contractors. Contractors and sub-contractors shall maintain the full social security number
and current address of each covered worker and shall provide them upon request to the Sponsor if the agency is a party to
the contract, but if the agency is not such a party, the Contractor will submit them to the applicant, sponsor, or Owner, as
the case may be, for transmission to the Sponsor, the Contractor, or the Wage and Hour Division of the Department of
Labor for purposes of an investigation or audit of compliance with prevailing wage requirements. It is not a violation of
this section for a prime Contractor to require a sub-contractor to provide addresses and social security numbers to the
prime Contractor for its own records, without weekly submission to the sponsoring government agency (or the applicant,
Sponsor, or Owner).
(B) Each payroll submitted shall be accompanied by a "Statement of Compliance," signed by the Contractor or
subcontractor or his or her agent who pays or supervises the payment of the persons employed under the contract and shall
certify the following:
(1) The payroll for the payroll period contains the information required to be provided under 29 CFR § 5.5(a)(3)(ii), the
appropriate information is being maintained under 29 CFR § 5.5 (a)(3)(i), and that such information is correct and
complete;
(2) Each laborer and mechanic (including each helper, apprentice, and trainee) employed on the contract during the
payroll period has been paid the full weekly wages earned, without rebate, either directly or indirectly, and that no
deductions have been made either directly or indirectly from the full wages earned, other than permissible deductions as
set forth in Regulations 29 CFR Part 3;
(3) Each laborer or mechanic has been paid not less than the applicable wage rates and fringe benefits or cash equivalents
for the classification of work performed, as specified in the applicable wage determination incorporated into the contract.
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(C) The weekly submission of a properly executed certification set forth on the reverse side of Optional Form WH-347
shall satisfy the requirement for submission of the “Statement of Compliance” required by paragraph (3)(ii)(B) of this
section.
(D) The falsification of any of the above certifications may subject the Contractor or sub-contractor to civil or criminal
prosecution under Section 1001 of Title 18 and Section 231 of Title 31 of the United States Code.
(iii) The Contractor or subcontractor shall make the records required under paragraph (3)(i) of this section available for
inspection, copying, or transcription by authorized representatives of the sponsor, the Sponsor, or the Department of
Labor and shall permit such representatives to interview employees during working hours on the job. If the Contractor or
subcontractor fails to submit the required records or to make them available, the Federal agency may, after written notice
to the Contractor, Sponsor, applicant, or Owner, take such action as may be necessary to cause the suspension of any
further payment, advance, or guarantee of funds. Furthermore, failure to submit the required records upon request or to
make such records available may be grounds for debarment action pursuant to 29 CFR 5.12.
4. Apprentices and Trainees.
(i) Apprentices. Apprentices will be permitted to work at less than the predetermined rate for the work they performed
when they are employed pursuant to and individually registered in a bona fide apprenticeship program registered with the
U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration, Bureau of Apprenticeship and Training, or with a
State Apprenticeship Agency recognized by the Bureau, or if a person is employed in his or her first 90 days of
probationary employment as an apprentice in such an apprenticeship program, who is not individually registered in the
program, but who has been certified by the Bureau of Apprenticeship and Training or a State Apprenticeship Agency
(where appropriate) to be eligible for probationary employment as an apprentice. The allowable ratio of apprentices to
journeymen on the job site in any craft classification shall not be greater than the ratio permitted to the Contractor to the
entire work force under the registered program. Any worker listed on a payroll at an apprentice wage rate, who is not
registered or otherwise employed as stated above, shall be paid not less than the applicable wage rate on the wage
determination for the classification of work actually performed. In addition, any apprentice performing work on the job
site in excess of the ratio permitted under the registered program shall be paid not less than the applicable wage rate on the
wage determination for the work actually performed. Where a Contractor is performing construction on a project in a
locality other than that in which its program is registered, the ratios and wage rates (expressed in percentages of the
journeyman’s hourly rate) specified in the Contractor’s or sub-Contractor’s registered program shall be observed. Every
apprentice must be paid at not less than the rate specified in the registered program for the apprentice’s level of progress,
expressed as a percentage of the journeymen hourly rate specified in the applicable wage determination. Apprentices shall
be paid fringe benefits in accordance with the provisions of the apprenticeship program. If the apprenticeship program
does not specify fringe benefits, apprentices must be paid the full amount of fringe benefits listed on the wage
determination for the applicable classification. If the Administrator determines that a different practice prevails for the
applicable apprentice classification, fringes shall be paid in accordance with that determination. In the event the Bureau of
Apprenticeship and Training, or a State Apprenticeship Agency recognized by the Bureau, withdraws approval of an
apprenticeship program, the Contractor will no longer be permitted to utilize apprentices at less than the applicable
predetermined rate for the work performed until an acceptable program is approved.
(ii) Trainees. Except as provided in 29 CFR 5.16, trainees will not be permitted to work at less than the predetermined rate
for the work performed unless they are employed pursuant to and individually registered in a program which has received
prior approval, evidenced by formal certification by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training
Administration. The ratio of trainees to journeymen on the job site shall not be greater than permitted under the plan
approved by the Employment and Training Administration. Every trainee must be paid at not less than the rate specified
in the approved program for the trainee’s level of progress, expressed as a percentage of the journeyman hourly rate
specified in the applicable wage determination. Trainees shall be paid fringe benefits in accordance with the provisions of
the trainee program. If the trainee program does not mention fringe benefits, trainees shall be paid the full amount of
fringe benefits listed on the wage determination unless the Administrator of the Wage and Hour Division determines that
there is an apprenticeship program associated with the corresponding journeyman wage rate on the wage determination
that provides for less than full fringe benefits for apprentices. Any employee listed on the payroll at a trainee rate that is
not registered and participating in a training plan approved by the Employment and Training Administration shall be paid
not less than the applicable wage rate on the wage determination for the classification of work actually performed. In
addition, any trainee performing work on the job site in excess of the ratio permitted under the registered program shall be
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paid not less than the applicable wage rate on the wage determination for the work actually performed. In the event the
Employment and Training Administration withdraws approval of a training program, the Contractor will no longer be
permitted to utilize trainees at less than the applicable predetermined rate for the work performed until an acceptable
program is approved.
(iii) Equal Employment Opportunity. The utilization of apprentices, trainees, and journeymen under this part shall be in
conformity with the equal employment opportunity requirements of Executive Order 11246, as amended, and 29 CFR Part
30.
5. Compliance with Copeland “Anti-Kickback”Act Requirements.
The Contractor shall comply with the requirements of 29 CFR Part 3, which are incorporated by reference in this contract.
6. Subcontracts.
The Contractor or subcontractor shall insert in any subcontracts the clauses contained in 29 CFR Part 5.5(a)(1) through
(10) and such other clauses as the Sponsor may by appropriate instructions require, and also a clause requiring the
subcontractor to include these clauses in any lower tier subcontracts. The prime Contractor shall be responsible for the
compliance by any subcontractor or lower tier subcontractor with all the contract clauses in 29 CFR Part 5.5.
7. Contract Termination: Debarment.
A breach of the contract clauses in paragraph 1 through 10 of this section may be grounds for termination of the contract,
and for debarment as a Contractor and a subcontractor as provided in 29 CFR 5.12.
8. Compliance with Davis-Bacon and Related Act Requirements.
All rulings and interpretations of the Davis-Bacon and Related Acts contained in 29 CFR Parts 1, 3, and 5 are herein
incorporated by reference in this contract.
9. Disputes Concerning Labor Standards.
Disputes arising out of the labor standards provisions of this contract shall not be subject to the general disputes clause of
this contract. Such disputes shall be resolved in accordance with the procedures of the Department of Labor set forth in
29 CFR Parts 5, 6, and 7. Disputes within the meaning of this clause include disputes between the Contractor (or any of its
subcontractors) and the contracting agency, the U.S. Department of Labor, or the employees or their representatives.
10. Certification of Eligibility.
(i) By entering into this contract, the Contractor certifies that neither it (nor he or she) nor any person or firm who has an
interest in the Contractor’s firm is a person or firm ineligible to be awarded Government contracts by virtue of section
3(a) of the Davis-Bacon Act or 29 CFR 5.12(a)(1).
(ii) No part of this contract shall be subcontracted to any person or firm ineligible for award of a Government contract by
virtue of section 3(a) of the Davis-Bacon Act or 29 CFR 5.12(a)(1).
(iii) The penalty for making false statements is prescribed in the U.S. Criminal Code, 18 USC 1001.
Copeland “Anti-Kickback” Act
Contractor. The Contractor shall comply with 18 U.S.C. § 87, 40 U.S.C. § 3145, and the requirements of 29 CFR Part 3 as
may be applicable, which are incorporated by reference into this contract.
Subcontracts. The Contractor or subcontractor shall insert in any subcontracts the clause above and such other clauses as
FEMA may by appropriate instructions require, and also a clause requiring the subcontractors to include these clauses in any
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lower tier subcontracts. The prime Contractor shall be responsible for the compliance by any subcontractor or lower tier
subcontractor with all of these contract clauses.
Breach. A breach of the contract clauses above may be grounds for termination of the contract, and for debarment as a
Contractor and subcontractor as provided in 29 CFR § 5.12.
Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act (40 U.S.C. 3701-3708)
Where applicable, all contracts awarded in excess of $100,000 that involve the employment of mechanics or laborers
must be in compliance with 40 U.S.C. 3702 and 3704, as supplemented by Department of Labor regulations (29 CFR
Part 5).
1. Overtime requirements. No Contractor or subcontractor contracting for any part of the contract work which may
require or involve the employment of laborers or mechanics shall require or permit any such laborer or mechanic in
any workweek in which he or she is employed on such work to work in excess of forty hours in such workweek unless
such laborer or mechanic receives compensation at a rate not less than one and one-half times the basic rate of pay for
all hours worked in excess of forty hours in such workweek.
2. Violation; liability for unpaid wages; liquidated damages. In the event of any violation of the clause set forth in
paragraph (1) of this section the Contractor and any subcontractor responsible therefor shall be liable for the unpaid
wages. In addition, such Contractor and subcontractor shall be liable to the United States (in the case of work done
under contract for the District of Columbia or a territory, to such District or to such territory), for liquidated damages.
Such liquidated damages shall be computed with respect to each individual laborer or mechanic, including watchmen
and guards, employed in violation of the clause set forth in paragraph (1) of this section, in the sum of $10 for each
calendar day on which such individual was required or permitted to work in excess of the standard workweek of forty
hours without payment of the overtime wages required by the clause set forth in paragraph (1) of this section.
3. Withholding for unpaid wages and liquidated damages. The Owner shall upon its own action or upon written request
of an authorized representative of the Department of Labor withhold or cause to be withheld, from any moneys
payable on account of work performed by the Contractor or subcontractor under any such contract or any other Federal
contract with the same prime Contractor, or any other federally-assisted contract subject to the Contract Work Hours
and Safety Standards Act, which is held by the same prime Contractor, such sums as may be determined to be
necessary to satisfy any liabilities of such Contractor or subcontractor for unpaid wages and liquidated damages as
provided in the clause set forth in paragraph (2) of this section.
4. Subcontractors. The Contractor or subcontractor shall insert in any subcontracts the clauses set forth in paragraph (1)
through (4) of this section and also a clause requiring the subcontracts to include these clauses in any lower tier
subcontracts. The prime Contractor shall be responsible for compliance by any sub-contractors or lower tier
subcontractor with the clauses set forth in paragraphs (1) through (4) of this section.”
Rights to Inventions Made Under a Contract or Agreement
If the FEMA award meets the definition of “funding agreement” under 37 CFR § 401.2(a) and the recipient or sub-
recipient wishes to enter into a contract with a small business or nonprofit organization regarding the substitution of
parties, assignment or performance of experimental, developmental, or research work under that “funding agreement,”
the recipient or sub-recipient 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 FEMA.
Byrd Anti-Lobbying Amendment, 31 USC § 1352 (as amended)
Contractors who apply or bid for an award of $100,000 or more shall file the required certification. 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
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other award covered by 31 USC § 1352. Each tier shall also disclose any lobbying with non-Federal funds that takes
place in connection with obtaining any Federal award. Such disclosures are forwarded from tier to tier up to the
recipient.
Procurement of Recovered Materials
Contractor and subcontractor must comply with Section 6002 of the Solid Waste Disposal Act, Pub. L. No. 89-272 (1965)
(codifiedas amended by the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act at 42 USC § 6962), and the regulatory provisions of
40 CFR Part 247. Whenever (1) the contract requires procurement of $10,000 or more of a designated item during the
fiscal year; or (2) the Contractor has procured $10,000 or more of a designated item using Federal funding during the
previous fiscal year, in the performance of this contract the Contractor shall make maximum use of products containing
recovered materials that are EPA-designated items unless the product cannot be acquired—
(i) Competitively within a timeframe providing for compliance with the contract performance schedule;
(ii) Meeting contract performance requirements; or
(iii) At a reasonable price.
Information about this requirement, along with the list of EPA- designate items, is available at EPA’s Comprehensive
Procurement Guidelines web site, https://www.epa.gov/smm/comprehensive- procurement-guideline-cpg-program.”
Safeguarding Personal Identifiable Information:
Contractor will take reasonable measures to safeguard protected personally identifiable information and other information
designated as sensitive by the awarding agency or is considered sensitive consistent with applicable federal, state, and/or
local laws regarding privacy and obligations of confidentiality.
DHS Seal, Logo, and Flags
The Contractor shall not use the DHS seal(s), logos, crests, or reproductions of flags or likenesses of DHS agency officials
without specific FEMA pre-approval.
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