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ExE('I'TIvE: SUMMARY
Recommendation to recognize a FY'2015/2016 Federal Transit Administration Section 5311 rural
grant in the amount of S366,460 to provide continued transit service to the rural area of Collier
County; approve a resolution authorizing the ('hair to sign the agreement and all necessary budget
amendments; and authorize the Public Services Department Head, as the Board's designee, to sign
the Standard Lobbying Certification. Total fiscal impact is S732,920 with a Federal share of'
S366,460 and local match of$366,460.
OBJECTIVE: To provide continued transit service to the rural area of Collier County and safeguard the
use of local funding.
CONSIDERATIONS; Title 49 Section 5311 of the United States Code provides funding through the
Federal Transit Administration (ETA) each year through an application process administered by the
Florida Department of Transportation (I-DOT). Collier Area Transit (CAT) has been awarded ETA 5311
funds for the purpose of providing transit service to the rural areas of the County since 2005.
On January 13, 2015, the Board approved a Resolution for the execution and submittal of an application
for the EY2014-2015 ETA Section 5311 Grant. On December 11, 2015, the F[X)T notified and issued the
Public 'Transit & Neighborhood Enhancement (PINE) Division a new multi-s ear Joint Participation
Agreement (IPA) to provide continued operational, administrative and managerial funding for the
provision of public transportation services in the non-urbanized areas of Collier Count. This attached
agreement will be first of a new five-year pass-through ETA Section 5311 Grant, tiled under JPA Number
60738 This award will provide continued public transportation to six rural routes: Routes 19 and 28
(pros iding transportation between the Immokalee area and the Intermodal Transfer Station), Route 121
(providing early morning and late evening express service between Immokalee and Marco Island), Routes
22 and 23 (providing a circulator within the rural Immokalee community), and Route 24 (providing
transportation between the Charlee Estates area and the Intermodal Transfer Station).
The amount of Federal funding available for EY 2014/21)15 is $366,460. A local match totaling$366,460
is included in the contract, bringing the contract value to $732,920. Each year, FDOT will send written
notifications of the additional funding available and advise the County of the beginning date that eligible
project costs may be incurred fir subsequent years of the JPA. These additional funds will be used to
supplement local funds to sustain fixed-route service to the rural areas of Collier County. In addition to
approving the JPA, staff requests that the Board authorizes Public Sen ices Department dead, Steve
Carne!!,as the Board's designee, to sign the Standard Lobbying Certification attached to the IPA.
FISC':1I. IMPACT: This FtA Section 5311 Grant Joint Participation Agreement provides for a total
funding amount of$732,920. 'Fhe total funding is made up of Federal funds in the amount of$366,460,
and a local match amount of$366,4640_ A budget amendment is required in the amount of$366,460 to
recognize the grant revenue funds to CAT Grant Fund (424), Project 33456. A budget amendment is also
required to recognise the local match in the amount of$366,460 to CAT Grant Match Fund (425), Project
33456. 'The adopted FY 16 budget includes annual funding from gas taxes to be utilized as match within
CAT Fund 426.
LEGAL (*ONSIDE:RATiONS: This item is approved as to form and legality, and requires majority vote
tier Board approval.—SRT
GRO�1"i'll \RNAGE'sIENT IMPACT: The action is consistent with Objectives 10 and 12 of the
Transportation Element of the Growth Management Plan.
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RE('O\I\IE\I)A PION: That the Board of County Commissioners:
I_ authorizes the Chair to execute the attached Joint Participation Agreement V.uh Florida
Department of 'transportation in the amount of $732,920, xvhich includes a local match of
$366,460 for FY2015/2016, to provide Federal pass-through 49 U S.C. ti 5311 funding for the
provision of public transportation services in Collier County's non-urbanized areas and the
accompanying Resolution;
2. authorizes the Chair to sign all necessary' documents,
±. approves all necessary budget amendments, and
4 authorizes the Public Seri,ice Department I lead to sign the Lobby mg Certification attached to the
J PA.
Prepared b■. Conine C. Williams, Public Transit Manager, PINE Division
Attachments:
I.Joint Participation Agreement
2. Resolution
3. Lobbying Certification Form
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Item Summary: Recommendation to recognize a FY2015/2016 Federai Transit
Administration Section 5311 rural grant in the amount of$366,460 to provide contnued transit
service to the rural area of Collier County; approve a resolution authorizing the Chair to sign the
agreement and all necessary budget amendments; and authorize the Public Services
Department Head, as the Board's designee, to sign the Standard Lobbying Certification. Total
fiscal impact is$732,920 with a Federal share of$366,460 and local match of$366,460.
Meeting Date: 1/26/2016
Prepared By
Name: WilliamsCorine
Title: Manager-Public Transit, Public Transit&Neighborhood Enhancemt
12/30/2015 5:25:17 PM
Submitted by
Title: Manager-Public Transit. Public Transit &Neighborhood Enhancemt
Name: WilliamsCorine
12/30/2015 5:25:19 PM
Approved By
Name: SotoCaroline
Title: Management/Budget Analyst, Public Transit&Neighborhood Enhancemt
Date: 1/5/2016 10:35:39 AM
Name: TownsendAmanda
Title: Division Director-Operations Support, Public Services Department
Date: 1/6/2016 2:45:51 PM
Name: ArnoldMichelle
Title: Division Director-Pub Tran &Nbrhd Enh, Public Transit&Neighborhood Enhancemt
Date: 1/6/2016 5:52:03 PM
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Name: AlonsoHaiiey
Title: Operations Analyst. Public Services Department
Date: 1/8/2016 2:15:56 PM
Name: CarnellSteve
Title: Department Head -Public Services, Public Services Department
Date: 1/12/2016 11:49:43 AM
Name: TeachScott
Title: Deputy County Attorney, County Attorney
Date: 1/12/2016 4:04:59 PM
Name: OberrathKaren
Title: Accountant, Senior, Grants Management Office
Date: 1/14/2016 1:46:04 PM
Name: StanleyTherese
Title: Manager-Grants Compliance, Grants Management Office
Date: 1/14/2016 4:22:03 PM
Name: KlatzkowJeff
Title: County Attorney,
Date: 1/15/2016 11:28:43 AM
Name: CasalanguidaNick
Title: Deputy County Manager, County Managers Office
Date: 1/15/2016 2:33:04 PM
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STATE OF TF FLORIDADE?ARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION:' 725-030.0E
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Contract Number:G0738 DUNS Number: 80-939-7102 Vendor No.: F596000558030
CFDA Number: 20.509 Agency DUNS Number: 076997790 CSFA Number: N/A
CFDA Title:Formula Grants for Rural Areas CSFA Title: N/A
THIS AGREEMENT, made and entered into this day of
by and between the STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, an agency of the State of Florida,
hereinafter referred to as the Department,and Collier County Board of County Commissioners
3299 Tamiami Trail East, Suite 700, Naples, Florida 34112
hereinafter referred to as Agency. The Department and Agency agree that all terms of this Agreement will be completed
on or before December 31, 2020 and this Agreement will expire unless a time extension is provided
in accordance with Section 16.00.
WITNESSETH :
WHEREAS, the Agency has the authority to enter into said Agreement and to undertake the project hereinafter described,
and the Department has been granted the authority to function adequately in all areas of appropriate jurisdiction including
the implementation of an integrated and balanced transportation system and is authorized under
341.051(1)(a)
Florida Statutes, to enter into this Agreement.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants, promises and representations herein, the parties agree
as follows:
1.00 Purpose of Agreement: The purpose of this Agreement is
to provide for the Department's participation, using Federal Transit Administration (ETA)Section 5311, "Formula Grants
for Rural Areas Program,"financial assistance in the Agency's eligible operating, administrative, and management
expenses, less revenues, associated with the provision of public transportation services in the rural (areas) of Collier
County, as identified in the Agency's annual grant applications on file with the Department
and as further described in Exhibit(s) A,B,C,D attached hereto and by this reference made a part
hereof, hereinafter referred to as the project, and to provide Departmental financial assistance to the Agency and state the
terms and conditions upon which such assistance will be provided and the understandings as to the manner in which the
project will be undertaken and completed.
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G General Requirements: The Agency shah commence, and comoletE, the projec; as descrioet ir. ):nioi,
''A' attached hereto and by this reference made a part hereof this Agreement, with all practical dispatch, in a sound;
economical, and efficient manner, and
in accordance with the provisions herein, and all applicable laws.
2.20 Pursuant to Federal, State, and Local Law: In the event that any election, referendum, approval, permit,
notice, or other proceeding or authorization is requisite under applicable law to enable the Agency to enter into this
Agreement or to undertake the project hereunder, or to observe, assume or carry out any of the provisions of the
Agreement, the Agency will initiate and consummate, as provided by law, all actions necessary with respect to any such
matters so requisite.
2.30 Funds of the Agency: The Agency shall initiate and prosecute to completion all proceedings necessary
including federal aid requirements to enable the Agency to provide the necessary funds for completion of the project.
2.40 Submission of Proceedings, Contracts and Other Documents: The Agency shall submit to the
Department such data, reports, records, contracts and other documents relating to the project as the Department may
require as listed in Exhibit "C"attached hereto and by this reference made a part hereof. The Department has the option to
require an activity report on a quarterly basis. The activity report will include details of the progress of the project towards
completion.
3.00 Project Cost: The total estimated cost of the project is$ 732,920 . This amount
is based upon the estimate summarized in Exhibit"B"attached hereto and by this reference made a part hereof this
Agreement. The Agency agrees to bear all expenses in excess of the total estimated cost of the project and any deficits
involved.
4.00 Department Participation: The Department agrees to maximum participation, including contingencies,
in the project in the amount of$ 366,460 as detailed in Exhibit"B", or in an amount equal to the
percentage(s)of total cost shown in Exhibit"B",whichever is less.
4.10 Project Cost Eligibility: Project costs eligible for State participation will be allowed only from the effective
date of this agreement. It is understood that State participation in eligible project costs is subject to:
(a) Legislative approval of the Department's appropriation request in the adopted work program year that the
project is scheduled to be committed;
(b) Availability of funds as stated in Section 15.00 of this Agreement;Approval of all plans, specifications,
contracts or other obligating documents as required by the Department, and all other terms of this
Agreement;
(c) Department approval of costs in excess of the approved funding or attributable to actions which have not
received the required approval of the Department and all other terms of this Agreement;
(d) Department approval of the project scope and budget(Exhibits A& B)at the time appropriation authority
becomes available.
4.20 Front End Funding : Front end funding ❑ is i, is not applicable. If applicable, the Department
may initially pay 100%of the total allowable incurred project costs up to an amount equal to its total share of participation
as shown in paragraph 4.00.
5.00 Project Budget and Payment Provisions:
5.10 The Project Budget:A project budget shall be prepared by the Agency and approved by the Department.
The Agency shall maintain said budget, carry out the project and shall incur obligations against project funds only in
conformity with the latest approved budget for the project. No budget increase or decrease shall be effective unless it
complies with fund participation requirements established in Section 4.00 of this Agreement, or Amendment thereto, and
is approved by the Department Comptroller.
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schsouiet in ths won:pnoprann the oate the agreeman�. Paymen wiK bs made for a:tua| costs incurrec
the (late trie invoice is submittea with the final payment due upor receipt of a finai invoice. Payment snail be made only
after receipt and approval of goods and services unless advance payments are authorized by the Chief Financial Officer
of the State of Florida under Chapters 215 and 216, Florida Statutes. If the Department determines that the performance
of the Participant io unsatisfactory, the Department shall notify the Participant of the dofioiancyhobn corrected,which
correction shall be made within a time-frame to be specified by the Department.The Participant shall,within five days
after notice from the Department, provide the Department with a corrective action plan describing how the Participant will
address all issues of contract non-performance, unacceptable performance,failure to meet the minimum performance
levels, deliverable deficiencies,or contract non-compliance. If the corrective action plan is unacceptable to the
Department, the Participant shall be assessed a non-performance retainage equivalent to 10%of the total invoice
amount. The retainage shall be applied to the invoice for the then-current billing period. The retainage shall be withheld
until the Participant resolves the deficiency. If the deficiency is subsequently resolved, the Participant may bill the
Department for the retained amount during the next billing period. If the Participant is unable to resolve the deficiency,the
funds retained may be forfeited at the end of the Agreement's term.
6.00 Accounting Records:
6.10 Establishment and Maintenance of Accounting Records: The Agency shall establish for the project, in
conformity with requirements established by Department's program guidelines/procedures and "Principles for State and
Local Governmento^, separate accounts to be maintained within its existing accounting system or establish independent
accounts. Such accounts are referred to herein collectively as the "project account". Records of costs incurred under
terms of this Agreement shall be maintained in the project account and made available upon request to the Department
at all times during the period of this Agreement and for five (5) years after final payment is made. Copies of these
documents and records shall be furnished to the Department upon request. Records of costs incurred include the
Agency's general accounting records and the Project reoondo, together with supporting documents and records, of the
Agency and all sub-consultants performing work on the Project and all other records of the Agency and sub-consultants
considered necessary by the Department for a proper audit of costs. If any |ibgabon, c|aim, or audit is started before the
expiration of the five (5)year period, the records shall be retained until all litigation, claims, or audit findings involving the
records have been resolved.
6.20 Costs Incurred for the Project: The Agency shall charge to the project account all eligible costs of the
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project. Costs in excess of the latest approved budget or attributable to actions which have not received the required
approval of the Department shall not be considered eligible costs.
6.30 Documentation of Project Costs: All costs charged to the project, including any approved services
contributed by the Agency or others, shall be supported by properly executed payrolls,time records, invoices, contracts,
or vouchers evidencing in proper detail the nature and propriety of the charges.
6.40 Checks, Orders, and Vouchers: Any check or order drawn by the Agency with respect to any item which is
or will be chargeable against the project account will be drawn only in accordance with a properly signed voucher then on
fi!oin the office of the Agency stating in proper detail the purpose for which such check nr order io drawn. All checks,
payrolls, invoices, contracts, vouchers, orders, or other accounting documents pertaining in whole or in part to the project
shall be clearly identified, readily accessible,and, to the extent feasible, kept separate and apart from all other such
documents.
6.50 Audits: The administration of Federal or State resources awarded th h th Department to the Agency by
this Agreement may be subject to audits and/or monitoring by the Department, The following requirements do not limit the �
authority of the Department to conduct or arrange for the conduct of additional audits or evaluations of Federal awards or
State financial assistance or limit the authority of any state agency inspector general,the State of Florida Auditor General,
or any other state official. The Agency shall comply with all audit and audit reporting requirements as specified below.
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1. in addition to reviews of audits conducted in accordance with OMB Circular A-133, for fiscal years
beginning before December 26, 2014, and in accordance with 2 CFR Part 200, Subpart F -Audit Requirements, for fiscal
years beginning on or after December 26, 2014, monitoring procedures may include but not be limited to on-site visits by
Department staff and/or other procedures including, reviewing any required performance and financial reports,following
up, ensuring corrective action, and issuing management decisions on weaknesses found through audits when those
findings pertain to Federal awards provided through the Department by this Agreement. By entering into this Agreement,
the Agency agrees to comply and cooperate fully with any monitoring procedures/processes deemed appropriate by the
Department, The Agency further agrees to comply and cooperate with any inspections, reviews, investigations, or audits
deemed necessary by the Department, State of Florida Chief Financial Officer(CFO)or State of Florida Auditor General.
2. The Agency, a non-Federal entity as defined by OMB Circular A-133,for fiscal years beginning before
December 26, 2014, and as defined by 2 CFR Part 200, Subpart F -Audit Requirements, for fiscal years beginning on or
after December 26, 2014, as a subrecipient of a Federal award awarded by the Department through this Agreement is
subject to the following requirements:
a. In the event the Agency expends a total amount of Federal awards equal to or in excess of
the threshold established by OMB Circular A-133,for fiscal years beginning before December 26,
2014, and established by 2 CFR Part 200, Subpart F -Audit Requirements,for fiscal years
beginning on or after December 26, 2014, the Agency must have a Federal single or program-
specific audit conducted for such fiscal year in accordance with the provisions of OMB Circular
A-133, for fiscal years beginning before December 26, 2014, and in accordance with the
provisions of 2 CFR Part 200, Subpart F -Audit Requirements, for fiscal years beginning on or
after December 26, 2014. ExhibitA,B,C,D to this Agreement provides the
required Federal award identification information needed by the Agency to further comply with the
requirements of OMB Circular A-133, for fiscal years beginning before December 26, 2014, and
the requirements of 2 CFR Part 200, Subpart F -Audit Requirements,for fiscal years beginning
on or after December 26, 2014. In determining Federal awards expended in a fiscal year, the
Agency must consider all sources of Federal awards based on when the activity related to the
Federal award occurs, including the Federal award provided through the Department by this
Agreement. The determination of amounts of Federal awards expended should be in accordance
with the guidelines established by OMB Circular A-133,for fiscal years beginning before
December 26, 2014,and established by 2 CFR Part 200, Subpart F -Audit Requirements, for
fiscal years beginning on or after December 26, 2014.An audit conducted by the State of Florida
Auditor General in accordance with the provisions of OMB Circular A-133,for fiscal years
beginning before December 26, 2014, and in accordance with 2 CFR Part 200, Subpart F -Audit
Requirements,for fiscal years beginning on or after December 26, 2014,will meet the
requirements of this part.
b. In connection with the audit requirements, the Agency shall fulfill the requirements relative to
the auditee responsibilities as provided in OMB Circular A-133,for fiscal years beginning before
December 26, 2014, and as provided in 2 CFR Part 200, Subpart F -Audit Requirements, for
fiscal years beginning on or after December 26, 2014.
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Su bar; F -Audi; Requirement:, for fiscal years beginning on or after December 26, 2014, in
Federal awards, the Agency is exempt from Federal audit requirements for that fiscal year.
However, the Agency must provide a single audit exemption statement to the Department at
FDOTSingleAudit @ dot.state.fl.us no later than nine months after the end of the Agency's audit
period for each applicable audit year. In the event the Agency expends less than the threshold
established by OMB Circular A-133, for fiscal years beginning before December 26, 2014, and
established by 2 CFR Part 200, Subpart F -Audit Requirements,for fiscal years beginning on or
after December 26, 2014, in Federal awards in a fiscal year and elects to have an audit conducted
in accordance with the provisions of OMB Circular A-133,for fiscal years beginning before
December 26, 2014, and in accordance with 2 CFR Part 200, Subpart F -Audit Requirements,for
fiscal years beginning on or after December 26, 2014, the cost of the audit must be paid from non-
Federal resources (i.e.,the cost of such an audit must be paid from the Agency's resources
obtained from other than Federal entities).
d. The Agency must electronically submit to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse (FAC)at
https://harvester.census.gov/facweb/the audit reporting package as required by OMB Circular
A-133, for fiscal years beginning before December 26, 2014, and as required by 2 CFR Part 200,
Subpart F -Audit Requirements, for fiscal years beginning on or after December 26, 2014,within
the earlier of 30 calendar days after receipt of the auditor's report(s)or nine months after the end
of the audit period.The FAC is the repository of record for audits required by OMB Circular A-133,
for fiscal years beginning before December 26, 2014, and for audits required by 2 CFR Part 200,
Subpart F -Audit Requirements, for fiscal years beginning on or after December 26, 2014, and
this Agreement. However, the Department requires a copy of the audit reporting package also be
submitted to FDOTSingleAudit @dot.state.fl.us within the earlier of 30 calendar days after receipt
of the auditor's reports)or nine months after the end of the audit period as required by OMB
Circular A-133, for fiscal years beginning before December 26, 2014, and as required by 2 CFR
Part 200, Subpart F -Audit Requirements,for fiscal years beginning on or after December 26,
2014.
e. Upon receipt, and within six months, the Department will review the Agency's audit
reporting package, including corrective action plans and management letters, to the extent
necessary to determine whether timely and appropriate action on all deficiencies has been taken
pertaining to the Federal award provided through the Department by this Agreement. If the Agency
fails to have an audit conducted in accordance with OMB Circular A-133, for fiscal years beginning
before December 26, 2014, and in accordance with 2 CFR Part 200, Subpart F -Audit
Requirements,for fiscal years beginning on or after December 26, 2014, the Department may
impose additional conditions to remedy noncompliance. If the Department determines that
noncompliance cannot be remedied by imposing additional conditions, the Department may take
appropriate actions to enforce compliance.
f. As a condition of receiving this Federal award, the Agency shall permit the Department,
or its designee,the CFO or State of Florida Auditor General access to the Agency's records
including financial statements, the independent auditor's working papers and project records as
necessary. Records related to unresolved audit findings, appeals or litigation shall be retained until
the action is complete or the dispute is resolved.
g. The Department's contact information for requirements under this part is as follows:
Office of Comptroller, MS 24
605 Suwannee Street
Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0450
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1. In addition to reviews of audits conducted in accordance with Section 21 5.97, Florida Statutes, monitorinc
procedures to monitor the Agency's use of state financial assistance may include but not be limited to on-site visits by
Department staff and/or other procedures including, reviewing any required performance and financial reports, following
up, ensuring corrective action, and issuing management decisions on weaknesses found through audits when those
findings pertain to state financial assistance awarded through the Department by this Agreement. By entering into this
Agreement, the Agency agrees to comply and cooperate fully with any monitoring procedures/processes deemed
appropriate by the Department. The Agency further agrees to comply and cooperate with any inspections, reviews,
investigations, or audits deemed necessary by the Department, the Department of Financial Services(DFS)or State of
Florida Auditor General.
2. The Agency, a nonstate entity as defined by Section 215.97(2)(m), Florida Statutes, as a recipient of state
financial assistance awarded by the Department through this Agreement is subject to the following requirements:
a. In the event the Agency meets the audit threshold requirements established by Section
215.97, Florida Statutes, the Agency must have a State single or project-specific audit
conducted for such fiscal year in accordance with Section 215.97, Florida Statutes; applicable
rules of the Department of Financial Services;and Chapters 10.550(local governmental
entities)or 10.650 (nonprofit and for-profit organizations), Rules of the Auditor General.
Exhibit A,B,C,D to this Agreement indicates state financial assistance awarded
through the Department by this Agreement needed by the Agency to further comply with the
requirements of Section 215.97, Florida Statutes. In determining the state financial assistance
expended in a fiscal year, the Agency shall consider all sources of state financial assistance,
including state financial assistance received from the Department by this Agreement, other
state agencies and other nonstate entities. State financial assistance does not include Federal
direct or pass-through awards and resources received by a nonstate entity for Federal
program matching requirements.
b. In connection with the audit requirements, the Agency shall ensure that the audit complies
with the requirements of Section 215.97(8), Florida Statutes. This includes submission of a
financial reporting package as defined by Section 215.97(2)(e), Florida Statutes, and Chapters
10.550 (local governmental entities)or 10.650(nonprofit and for-profit organizations), Rules of
the Auditor General.
c. In the event the Agency does not meet the audit threshold requirements established by
Section 215.97, Florida Statutes, the Agency is exempt for such fiscal year from the state
single audit requirements of Section 215.97, Florida Statutes. However,the Agency must
provide a single audit exemption statement to the Department at FDOTSingleAudit(a dot.state.
fi,us no later than nine months after the end of the Agency's audit period for each applicable
audit year. In the event the Agency does not meet the audit threshold requirements
established by Section 215.97, Florida Statutes, in a fiscal year and elects to have an audit
conducted in accordance with the provisions of Section 215.97, Florida Statutes, the cost of
the audit must be paid from the Agency's resources (i.e.,the cost of such an audit must be
paid from the Agency's resources obtained from other than State entities).
d. In accordance with Chapters 10.550 (local governmental entities)or 10.650 (nonprofit
and for-profit organizations), Rules of the Auditor General, copies of financial reporting
packages required by this Agreement shall be submitted to;
Florida Department of Transportation
Office of Comptroller, MS 24
605 Suwannee Street
Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0405
FDOTSingleAuditna dot.state.fi.us
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State of Florida Auditor General
Local Government Audits/342
111W Madison Street, Room 401
Tallahassee, FL 32399-1450
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f. The Agency, when submitting financial reporting packages to the Department for audits
done in accordance with Chapters 10.550 (local governmental entities)or 10.650 (nonprofit
and for-profit organizations), Rules of the Auditor General, should indicate the date the
reporting package was delivered to the Agency in correspondence accompanying the
reporting package.
g. Upon receipt, and within six months, the Department will review the Agency's financial
reporting package, including corrective action plans and management letters,to the extent
necessary to determine whether timely and appropriate corrective action on all deficiencies
has been taken pertaining to the state financial assistance provided through the Department
by this Agreement. If the Agency fails to have an audit conducted consistent with Section
215.97, Florida Statutes, the Department may take appropriate corrective action to enforce
compliance.
h. As a condition of receiving state financial assistance, the Agency shall permit the
Department, or its designee, DFS or the Auditor General access to the Agency's records
including financial statements, the independent auditor's working papers and project records
as necessary. Records related to unresolved audit findings, appeals or litigation shall be
retained until the action is complete or the dispute is resolved.
The Agency shall retain sufficient records demonstrating its compliance with the terms of this Agreement for a period of
five years from the date the audit report is issued and shall allow the Department, or its designee, DFS or State of Florida
Auditor General access to such records upon request. The Agency shall ensure that the audit working papers are made
available to the Department, or its designee, DFS or State of Florida Auditor General upon request for a period of five
years from the date the audit report is issued unless extended in writing by the Department.
6.60 Insurance: Execution of this Joint Participation Agreement constitutes a certification that the Agency has and
will maintain the ability to repair or replace any project equipment or facilities in the event of loss or damage due to any
accident or casualty for the useful life of such equipment or facilities. In the event of the loss of such equipment or
facilities, the Agency shall either replace the equipment or facilities or reimburse the Department to the extent of its interest
in the lost equipment or facility. The Department may waive or modify this section as appropriate.
7.00 Requisitions and Payments:
7.10 Action by the Agency: In order to obtain any Department funds, the Agency shall file with the Department
of Transportation, District One Public Transportation Office 801 North Broadway Avenue, Bartow , FL,
33830 its requisition on a form or forms prescribed by the Department, and any other data pertaining to
the project account(as defined in Paragraph 6.10 hereof)to justify and support the payment requisitions.
7.11 The Agency shall provide the following quantifiable, measurable and verifiable units of deliverables as
established in Exhibit"A". Each deliverable must specify the required minimum level of service to be performed and the
criteria for evaluating successful completion.
7.12 Invoices for fees or other compensation for services or expenses shall be submitted in detail
sufficient for a proper pre-audit and post-audit thereof, based on the quantifiable, measurable and verifiable units of
deliverables as established in Exhibit"A". Deliverables must be received and accepted in writing by the Department's
Project Manager prior to payments.
7.13 Supporting documentation must establish that the deliverables were received and accepted in writing by the
Department and that the required minimum level of service to be performed based on the criteria for evaluating successful
completion as specified in Section 2.00 and Exhibit"A" has been met.
7.14 Invoices for any travel expenses by the Agency shall be submitted in accordance with Chapter 112.061,
F.S., and shall be submitted on the Department's Travel Form No. 300-000-01. The Department may establish rates
lower than the maximum provided irtChapter 112.061, F.S.
7.15 For real property acquired,submit;
(a) the date the Agency acquired the real property,
(b) a statement by the Agency certifying that the Agency has acquired said real property, and
actual consideration paid for real property.
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laws, rules and procedures that may apply to the Agency acquiring the real property.
7.20 The Department's Obligations: Subject to other provisions hereof, the Department will honor such
requisitions in amounts and at times deemed by the Department to be proper to ensure the carrying out of the project
and payment of the eligible costs. However, notwithstanding any other provision of this Agreement, the Department
may elect by notice in writing not to make a payment on the project if:
7.21 Misrepresentation: The Agency shall have made misrepresentation of a material nature in its application,
or any supplement thereto or amendment thereof, or in or with respect to any document or data furnished therewith or
pursuant hereto;
7.22 Litigation: There is then pending litigation with respect to the performance by the Agency of any of its duties
or obligations which may jeopardize or adversely affect the project,the Agreement, or payments to the project;
7.23 Approval by Department: The Agency shall have taken any action pertaining to the project which, under
this agreement, requires the approval of the Department or has made related expenditures or incurred related
obligations without having been advised by the Department that same are approved;
7.24 Conflict of Interests: There has been any violation of the conflict of interest provisions contained herein;
7.25 Default: The Agency has been determined by the Department to be in default under any of the
provisions of the Agreement;or
7.26 Federal Participation(If Applicable):Any federal agency providing federal financial assistance to the
project suspends or terminates federal financial assistance to the project. In the event of suspension or termination of
federal financial assistance, the Agency will reimburse the Department for all disallowed costs, including any and all
federal financial assistance as detailed in Exhibit"B."
7.30 Disallowed Costs: In determining the amount of the payment, the Department will exclude all projects
costs incurred by the Agency prior to the effective date of this Agreement, after the expiration date of this Agreement,
costs which are not provided for in the latest approved scope and budget for the project, costs attributable to goods or
services received under a contract or other arrangements which have not been approved by the Department, and costs
invoiced prior to receipt of annual notification of fund availability.
7.40 Payment Offset: If, after project completion, any claim is made by the Department resulting from an audit
or for work or services performed pursuant to this agreement, the Department may offset such amount from payments
due for work or services done under any public transportation joint participation agreement which it has with the Agency
owing such amount if, upon demand, payment of the amount is not made within sixty(60)days to the Department.
Offsetting amounts shall not be considered a breach of contract by the Department.
8.00 Termination or Suspension of Project:
8.10 Termination or Suspension Generally: If the Agency abandons or, before completion, finally discontinues
the project; or if, by reason of any of the events or conditions set forth in Sections 7.21 to 7.26 inclusive, or for any other
reason, the commencement, prosecution, or timely completion of the project by the Agency is rendered improbable,
infeasible, impossible, or illegal, the Department will, by written notice to the Agency, suspend any or all of its
obligations under this Agreement until such time as the event or condition resulting in such suspension has ceased or
been corrected, or the Department may terminate any or all of its obligations under this Agreement.
8.11 Action Subsequent to Notice of Termination or Suspension. Upon receipt of any final termination or
suspension notice under this paragraph, the Agency shall proceed promptly to carry out the actions required therein
which may include any or all of the following: (1)necessary action to terminate or suspend, as the case may be, project
activities and contracts and such other action as may be required or desirable to keep to the minimum the costs upon the
basis of which the financing is to be computed; (2)furnish a statement of the project activities and contracts, and other
undertakings the cost of which are otherwise includable as project costs;and(3) remit to the Department such portion of
the financing and any advance payment previously received as is determined by the Department to be due under the
provisions of the Agreement. The termination or suspension shall be carried out in conformity with the latest schedule,
plan, and budget as approved by the Department or upon the basis of terms and conditions imposed by the Department
upon the failure of the Agency to furnish the schedule, plan, and budget within a reasonable time. The approval of a
remittance by the Agency or the closing out of federal financial participation in the project shall not constitute a waiver of
any claim which the Department may otherwise have arising out of this Agreement.
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19, ".S. and mace or received in conjunction with this Agreement.
9.00 Audit and Inspection: The Agency shall permit, and shall require its contractors to permit, the
Department's authorized representatives to inspect all work, materials, payrolls, records; and to audit the books, records
and accounts pertaining to the financing and development of the project.
10.00 Contracts of the Agency:
10.10 Third Party Agreements: The Department specifically reserves the right to review and approve any and
all third party contracts with respect to the Project before the Agency executes or obligates itself in any manner requiring
the disbursement of Department funds, including consultant, purchase of commodities contracts or amendments thereto.
If the Department chooses to review and approve third party contracts for this Project and the Agency fails to obtain such
approval,that shall be sufficient cause for nonpayment by the Department as provided in Section 7.23.The Department
specifically reserves unto itself the right to review the qualifications of any consultant or contractor and to approve or
disapprove the employment of the same. If Federal Transit Administration(FTA)funds are used in the project, the
Department must exercise the right to third party contract review.
10.20 Procurement of Personal Property and Services:
10.21 Compliance with Consultants'Competitive Negotiation Act: It is understood and agreed by the parties
hereto that participation by the Department in a project with an Agency, where said project involves a consultant contract
for engineering, architecture or surveying services, is contingent on the Agency complying in full with provisions of
Chapter 287.055, F.S., Consultants'Competitive Negotiation Act. At the discretion of the Department, the Agency will
involve the Department in the Consultant Selection Process for all contracts. In all cases, the Agency's Attorney shall
certify to the Department that selection has been accomplished in compliance with Chapter 287.055, F.S., the
Consultants'Competitive Negotiation Act.
10.22 Procurement of Commodities or Contractual Services: it is understood and agreed by the parties
hereto that participation by the Department in a project with an Agency,where said project involves the purchase of
commodities or contractual services or the purchasing of capital equipment or the constructing and equipping of facilities,
which includes engineering, design, and/or construction activities, where purchases or costs exceed the Threshold
Amount for CATEGORY TWO per Chapter 287.017 F.S., is contingent on the Agency complying in full with the provisions
of Chapter 287.057 F.S. The Agency's Attorney shall certify to the Department that the purchase of commodities or
contractual services has been accomplished in compliance with Chapter 287.057 F.S. It shall be the sole responsibility of
the Agency to ensure that any obligations made in accordance with this Section comply with the current threshold limits.
Contracts, purchase orders, task orders, construction change orders, or any other agreement that would result in
exceeding the current budget contained in Exhibit"B", or that is not consistent with the project description and scope of
services contained in Exhibit"A" must be approved by the Department prior to Agency execution. Failure to obtain such
approval, and subsequent execution of an amendment to the Agreement if required, shall be sufficient cause for
nonpayment by the Department as provided in Section 7.23.
10.30 Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Policy:
10.31 DBE Policy: The contractor, sub recipient or subcontractor shall not discriminate on the basis of race,
color, national origin, or sex in the performance of this contract. The contractor shall carry out applicable requirements of
49 CFR part 26 in the award and administration of DOT-assisted contracts. Failure by the contractor to carry out these
requirements is a material breach of this contract,which may result in the termination of this contract or such other
remedy as the recipient deems appropriate.
The recipient shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, or sex in the award and
performance of any DOT-assisted contract or in the administration of its DBE program or the requirements of 49 CFR part
26. The recipient shall take all necessary and reasonable steps under 49 CFR part 26 to ensure nondiscrimination in the
award and administration of DOT-assisted contracts. The recipient's DBE program, as required by 49 CFR part 26 and
as approved by DOT, is incorporated by reference in this agreement. Implementation of this program is a legal obligation
and failure to carry out its terms shall be treated as a violation of this agreement. Upon notification to the recipient of its
failure to carry out its approved program,the Department may impose sanctions as provided for under part 26 and may,
in appropriate cases, refer the matter for enforcement under 18 U.S.C. 1001 and/or the Program Fraud Civil Remedies
Act of 1986(31 U.S.C. 3801 et seq.)
10.40 The Agency agrees to report any reasonable cause notice of noncompliance based on 49 CFR Part 26 filed
under this section to the Department within 30 days of receipt by the Agency.
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layoff or termination; rates of pay or other forms of compensation; and selection for trai ing, including aApnunhceuhip TheAgencyohad| inoertdhafoxogoingprovioionmodifie only to show th particular contractual relationship in all its
contracts in connection with the development or operation of the project, except contracts for standard commercial
supplies or raw materials, and shall require all such contractors bu insert o similar provision in all oubconhao� except
oubcontnac�for standard commercial supplies nrnym/mmteha|s.VVhen the pn�wntinvo/veoinota||aUon construction,
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employees and applicants for employment for pn�m��work, notices tpba provided by-heOepo�ment- ---`hthe
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11.20 Title VI-Civil Rights Act of 1964: Execution of this Joint Participation Agreement constitutes a
certification that the Agency will comply with all the requirements imposed by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42
U.S.C. 2000d, et. seq.), the Regulations of the Federal Department of Transportation issued thereunder and the
assurance by the Agency pursuant thereto. '
11.30 Title VIII-Civil Rights Act of 1968: Execution of this Joint Participation Agreement constitutes a
certification that the Agency will comply with all the requirements imposed by Title VIII of the Civil Rights Act of 1968 42
USC 3801.at oeq., which among other things, prohibits discrimination in employment on the basis of race color n��i' nai
origin, unumd, nex, and age. ' ' ~
11.40 Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990(ADA): Execution of this Joint Participation Agreement
constitutes a certification that the Agency will comply with all the requirements imposed by the ADA(42 U.S.C. 12102' et.ooq.). \heregu|ahonaofthe/odaro| governnen\ixuuodthevounder. and the assurance the Agency pursuant thereto.
11.50 Prohibited Interests: The Agency shall not enter into a contract or arrangement in connection with the
prniec1oranypropertyindudodorp|annod0obeino/udedinthepnojeot. wiUhanyoffiuor dine��oror employee ufthe
Agency, o,any business endtynf which the offioe� diny/�ornr employee or the ofhce�n 'dinacto�oo,omp|oyee'anpousa
or child iaano�ner. pa�ner. director, orpmphetororinvvhioh such o1�cor. director or-mp|oyeeortheof5ce�sdi,e�nr's
oromp|oyea'sopousoorchi|d. o/anyuombinationofthem, hamanoaterio/ /nterenL employee officers,
"Material Interest" means direct or indirect ownership of more than 5 percent of the total assets orcapita|stock ofuny
business entity.
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The Agency shall not enter into any contract or arrandement in connection with the project or any property included or
planned to be included in the project, with any person or entity who was represented before the Agency by any person
vvhoat any Umoduring the immediately pnened�gtwo yoamwas ano�mardire��oror employee of the Agency.
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The provisions of this subneodonshall not be applicable to any agreement ' ekweenthe Agency and its�000|
depnaitohwu. any agreement for u8U�nemioeathe rates for xvhiuhare�xed--ronn\roUedbydhegovornmen� or
ogneomentbetweenthoAgoncyandmnmgnncyofo%ategnvomnmonL or government,
11.60 Interest of Members of, or Delegates to, Congress: No member or delegate to the Congress of the
United States, or the State nf Florida legislature, shall bo admitted to any share or part of the Agreement oraoybene�t
arising therefrom.
12.00 Miscellaneous Provisions:
�h A 12.1UEnvironrnen|a| Regulations: Exeou§ono[this Joint Pa�icipationAgreement onnaU\utesaue�ificaUonby
a gency!hot the project will be carried out in conformance with all applicable environmental regulations including the
securing of any applicable permits. The Agency will be solely responsible for any liability in the event of non-compliance
w|1happ|ioob|eenvirnnmenta| negu|aUono. indudingthaoecuringofonyapp/ivab|opermitu and vvU| reimburse the
Dnpa�montfor any loss incu�ed |nounne��iontherewith.
permits,
12.20 Department Not Obligated to Third Parties: The Department shall not be obligated or liable hereunder
to any party other than the Agency.
12.30 When Rights and Remedies Not Waived: In no event shall the making by the Department of any
payment to the Agency constitute or be construed as a waiver by the Department of any breach of covenant or any
default which may then exist, on the part of the Agency, and the making of such payment by the Department while any
such breach or default shall exist shall in no way impair or prejudice any right or remedy available to the Department with
respect to such breach or default.
12.40 How Agreement Is Affected by Provisions Being Held Invalid: If any provision of this Agreement is
held invalid, the remainder of this Agreement shall not be affected. In such an instance the remainder would then
continue to conform to the terms and requirements of applicable law.
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12.60 State or Territorial Law: Nothing in the Agreement shall require the Agency to observe or enforce
compliance with any provision thereof, perform any other act or do any other thing in contravention of any applicable State
law: Provided, that if any of the provisions of the Agreement violate any applicable State law, the Agency will at once notify
the Department in writing in order that appropriate changes and modifications may be made by the Department and the
Agency to the end that the Agency may proceed as soon as possible with the project.
12.70 Use and Maintenance of Project Facilities and Equipment: The Agency agrees that the project facilities
and equipment will be used by the Agency to provide or support public transportation for the period of the useful life of
such facilities and equipment as determined in accordance with general accounting principles and approved by the
Department. The Agency further agrees to maintain the project facilities and equipment in good working order for the
useful life of said facilities or equipment.
12.71 Property Records: The Agency agrees to maintain property records, conduct physical inventories and
develop control systems as required by 49 CFR Part 18, when applicable.
12.80 Disposal of Project Facilities or Equipment: If the Agency disposes of any project facility or equipment
during its useful life for any purpose except its replacement with like facility or equipment for public transportation use, the
Agency will comply with the terms of 49 CFR Part 18 relating to property management standards. The Agency agrees to
remit to the Department a proportional amount of the proceeds from the disposal of the facility or equipment. Said
proportional amount shall be determined on the basis of the ratio of the Department financing of the facility or equipment
as provided in this Agreement.
12.90 Contractual Indemnity:To the extent provided by law, the Agency shall indemnify, defend, and hold
harmless the Department and all of its officers, agents, and employees from any claim, loss, damage, cost, charge, or
expense arising out of any act, error, omission, or negligent act by the Agency, its agents, or employees, during the
performance of the Agreement, except that neither the Agency, its agents, or its employees will be liable under this
paragraph for any claim, loss, damage, cost,charge, or expense arising out of any act, error, omission, or negligent act
by the Department or any of its officers, agents, or employees during the performance of the Agreement.
When the Department receives a notice of claim for damages that may have been caused by the Agency in the
performance of services required under this Agreement, the Department will immediately forward the claim to the
Agency, The Agency and the Department will evaluate the claim and report their findings to each other within fourteen
(14)working days and will jointly discuss options in defending the claim. After reviewing the claim, the Department will
determine whether to require the participation of the Agency in the defense of the claim or to require that the Agency
defend the Department in such claim as described in this section.The Department's failure to promptly notify the
Agency of a claim shall not act as a waiver of any right herein to require the participation in or defense of the claim by
Agency.The Department and the Agency will each pay its own expenses for the evaluation, settlement negotiations,
and trial, if any. However, if only one party participates in the defense of the claim at trial, that party is responsible for all
expenses at trial. •
13.00 Plans and Specifications: In the event that this Agreement involves the purchasing of capital equipment
or the constructing and equipping of facilities, where plans and specifications have been developed, the Aaency shall
provide an Engineer's Certification that certifies project compliance as listed below, or in Exhibit"C" if applicable. For
the plans, specifications, construction contract documents, and any and all other engineering, construction, and
contractual documents produced by the Engineer, hereinafter collectively referred to as"plans", the Agency will certify
that:
a. All plans comply with federal, eta(o, and professional standards as well as minimum standards established
by the Department as applicable;
b. The plans were developed in accor ance with sound engineering and design principles, and with generally
accepted professional standards;
c. The plans are consistent with the intent of the p jectasdefinedinExhibibs^A^and ^B^nfthisAoreement
as well as the Scope of Services; and
d. The plans comply with all applicable|nww, ordinances,zoning and permitting rnquinemento, public notice
raquiremonto, and other similar regulations.
Notwithstanding the provisions of this paragraph, the Agency, upon request by the Department, shall provide plans
and specifications to the Department for review and approvals.
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invoice, tna';the project was completed in accordance with applicable puns and specifications, is in place on the Agency
facility, that adequate title is in the Agency and that the project is accepted by the Agency as suitable for the intended
purpose.
15.00 Appropriation of Funds:
15.10 The State of Florida's performance and obligation to pay under this Agreement is contingent upon an
annual appropriation by the Legislature.
15.20 Multi-Year Commitment: In the event this Agreement is in excess of$25,000 and has a term for a period
of more than one year, the provisions of Chapter 339.135(6)(a), F.S., are hereby incorporated:"(a)The Department,
during any fiscal year, shall not expend money, incur any liability, or enter into any contract which, by its terms involves
the expenditure of money in excess of the amounts budgeted as available for expenditure during such fiscal year. Any
contract, verbal or written, made in violation of this subsection is null and void, and no money may be paid on such
contract. The Department shall require a statement from the comptroller of the Department that funds are available prior
to entering into any such contract or other binding commitment of funds. Nothing herein contained shall prevent the
making of contracts for periods exceeding 1 year, but any contract so made shall be executory only for the value of the
services to be rendered or agreed to be paid for in succeeding fiscal years; and this paragraph shall be incorporated
verbatim in all contracts of the Department which are for an amount in excess of 25,000 dollars and which have a term for
a period of more than 1 year."
16.00 Expiration of Agreement: The Agency agrees to complete the project on or before
December 31, 2020 . If the Agency does not complete the project within this time period, this Agreement
will expire unless an extension of the time period is requested by the Agency and granted in writing by the
District Secretary or His/Her Designee . Expiration of this Agreement will be considered termination
of the project and the procedure established in Section 8.00 of this Agreement shall be initiated.
16.10 Final Invoice: The Agency must submit the final invoice on this project to the Department within 120 days
after the expiration of this Agreement.
17.00 Agreement Format: All words used herein in the singular form shall extend to and include the plural.All
words used in the plural form shall extend to and include the singular. All words used in any gender shall extend to and
include all genders.
18.00 Execution of Agreement: This Agreement may be simultaneously executed in a minimum of two
counterparts, each of which so executed shall be deemed to be an original, and such counterparts together shall
constitute one in the same instrument.
19.00 Restrictions on Lobbying:
19.10 Federal: The Agency agrees that no federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid by or on
behalf of the Agency, to any person for influencing or attempting to influence any officer or employee of any federal
agency, a Member of Congress, an officer or employee of Congress, or an employee of a Member of Congress in
connection with the awarding of any federal contract, the making of any federal grant, the making of any federal loan, the
entering into of any cooperative agreement, and the extension, continuation, renewal, amendment or modification of any
federal contract, grant, loan or cooperative agreement.
If any funds other than federal appropriated funds have been paid by the Agency to any person for influencing or
attempting to influence an officer or employee of any federal agency, a Member of Congress, an officer or employee of
Congress, or an employee of a Member of Congress in connection with this Joint Participation Agreement, the
undersigned shall complete and submit Standard Form-LLL, "Disclosure Form to Report Lobbying,"in accordance with
its instructions.
The Agency shall require that the language of this section be included in the award documents for all sub-awards at all
tiers (including subcontracts, sub-grants, and contracts under grants, loans and cooperative agreements)and that all
sub-recipients shall certify and disclose accordingly.
19.20 State: No funds received pursuant to this contract may be expended for lobbying the Legislature or a state
agency.
20.00 Vendors Rights: Vendors (in this document identified as Agency) providing goods and services to the
Department should be aware of the following time frames. Upon receipt, the Department has five(5)working days to
inspect and approve the goods and services unless the bid specifications, purchase order or contract specifies otherwise.
The Department has 20 days to deliver a request for payment(voucher)to the Department of Financial Services. The 20
days are measured from the latter of the date the invoice is received or the goods or services are received, inspected
and approved.
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providers, as defined by rule. interest penalties of less than one(1)dollar will not be enforced unless the Agency
requests payment. invoices which have to be returned to an Agency because of
vendor preparation errors will result in a
delay in the payment. The invoice payment requirements do not start until a properly completed invoice is provided to the
Department.
A Vendor Ombudsman has been established within the Department of Financial Services. The duties of this individual
include acting as an advocate for Agencies who may be experiencing problems in obtaining timely payment(s)from the
Department.The Vendor Ombudsman may be contacted at(850)413-5516 or by calling the Division of Consumer
Services at 1-877-693-5236.
21.00 Public Entity Crime: A person or affiliate who has been placed on the convicted vendor list following a
conviction for a public entity crime may not submit a bid on a contract to provide any goods or services to a public entity,
may not submit a bid on a contract with a public entity for the construction or repair of a public building or public work,
may not submit bids on leases of real property to a public entity, may not be awarded or perform work as a contractor,
supplier, subcontractor, or consultant under a contract with any public entity, and may not transact business with any
public entity in excess of the threshold amount provided in s. 287.017, F.S. for CATEGORY TWO for a period of 36
months from the date of being placed on the convicted vendor list.
22.00 Discrimination:An entity or affiliate who has been placed on the discriminatory vendor list may not submit
a bid on a contract to provide any goods or services to a public entity, may not submit a bid on a contract with a public
entity for the construction or repair of a public building or public work, may not submit bids on leases of real property to a
public entity, may not be awarded or perform work as a contractor, supplier, subcontractor, or consultant under a contract
with any public entity, and may not transact business with any public entity.
23.00 E-Verify:
Vendors/Contractors:
1. shall utilize the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's E-Verify system to verify the employment eligibility
of all new employees hired by the Vendor/Contractor during the term of the contract; and
2.shall expressly require any subcontractors performing work or providing services pursuant to the state contract
to likewise utilize the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's E-Verify system to verify the employment eligibility
of all new employees hired by the subcontractor during the contract term.
24.00 Inspector General Cooperation:
The contractor/consultant/vendor agrees to comply with s.20.055(5), Florida Statutes, and to incorporate in all subcontracts
the obligation to comply with s.20.055(5), Florida Statutes.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused these presents be executed, the day and year first above written.
AGENCY FDOT
Collier County Board of County Commissioners
AGENCY NAME DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Chris Smith
SIGNATORY(PRINTED OR TYPED) TITLE Director of Transportation Development
SIGNATURE LEGAL REVIEW
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
See attached Encumbrance Form for date of Funding
Approval by Comptroller
TITLE
ATTEST Approved as to form and legality
DWIGHT E. BROCK, CLERK
BY:_ R.Teach,Deputy County Attorney
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EXHIBIT "A"
PROJECT DESCRIPTION FYAND RESPONSIBILITIES
This exhibit forms an integral part of that certain Joint Participation Agreement between the State of Florida,
Department of Transportation and Collier County Board of County Commissioners, 3299 Tamiami Trail East,
Suite 700, Naples, Florida, 34112, dated referenced by the above Financial Project
Number.
PROJECT LOCATION: Collier County, Florida
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The purpose of this project Agreement is to provide for the Department's
participation, using Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Section 5311, "Formula Grants for other than
Urbanized Areas Program." EIigible activities as outlined in 49 U.S.C. FTA Section 5311 Circular include
financial assistance in the Agency's reimbursement of operating expenses and costs directly related to system
operation which include administrative, and management expenses, less revenues, associated with the provision
of public transportation services in the rural area(s) of Collier County, as identified in the Agency's annual grant
application(s) on file with the Department.
SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS BY AGENCY: The audit report(s) required in paragraph 6.62 of the
Agreement shall include a schedule of project assistance that will reflect the Department's contract number,
Financial Project Number and the Federal Identification number, where applicable, and the amount of state
funding action (receipt and disbursement of funds) and any federal or local funding action and the funding
action from any other source with respect to the project.
SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS BY DEPARTMENT: When necessary, the Agency may provide written
requests for minor changes or amendments to the services provided by this Agreement. The Department will
provide written responses to all such requests. A minor change or amendment is defined as a non-material
change to the Agreement. As a rule, it will be limited to operational items not having an impact on the scope or
budget of the Agreement.
If applicable, the eligible project period identified herein, may be extended by letter from the Department upon
a written request from the Agency.
The Department recognizes the necessity of, and allows, the Agency to provide public transportation services
under this Agreement beyond its geographic boundaries for achievement of effective and efficient public transit
services, and for public necessity and convenience.
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EXHIBIT "B"
PROJECT BUDGET
(For Transit Multi-Year Projects)
This exhibit forms an integral part of that certain Joint Participation Agreement between the State of Florida,
Department of Transportation and Collier County Board of County Commissioners,3299 Tamiami Trail East.
Suite 700,Naples, Florida, 34112, dated referenced by the above Financial Project Number.
Project Estimated and Programmed Budget:
The Department has programmed the funding amounts shown below in the most currently adopted Work
Program. The funding for subsequent years is based upon federal and/or state appropriation levels and on the
distribution formula as outlined in Exhibit "C". This funding will be made available, annually, in the following
manner: After the Agency has met all program requirements, the Department will encumber funds for that
fiscal year and will advise the agency in writing of the amount of funding available and the beginning date
when the Agency may incur eligible project cost. This notification must be signed by the agency and returned
to the Department. Availability of any funds is subject to legislative approval.
FY 2015/2016
Local Funding(LF) 50% $366,460.00
Federal Funding (DU) 50% $366,460.00
Total $732,920.00
It is the intent of the Department to participate in the project to the level of Department funding encumbered
and consistent with Section 341.051 (1) (a),F.S.
Exhibit B.Pape I of 1
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EE )l3IT "C"
(GENERAL- with Safety Requirements)
This exhibit forms an integral part of that certain Joint Participation Agreement between the State of Florida,
Department of Transportation and Collier County Board of County Commissioners, 3299 Tamiami Trail East,
Suite 700,Naples,Florida 34112 dated referenced by the above Financial Project Numbers.
REF: Section 341.051 (1) (a) F.S.
Requests for Reimbursement (Invoice Submittals) in accordance with Section 215.422 Florida Statutes
and the requirement of Paragraph 20.00 of this Agreement:
1. Required Submittal Format
The Agency shall submit invoices on forms provided by the Department and prepared in accordance
with instructions given by the Department. Back-up documentation will include the appropriate items
necessary to verify costs incurred and the eligibility of said costs.
2. Approval of Submittal
Goods or services received under this agreement shall be approved/disapproved by the Department no
later than five (5) working days after receipt, by the District Public Transportation Office, of a properly
prepared and submitted invoice. Should the invoice be incomplete or incorrect, the Department shall
inform the Agency within five(5) working days of receipt and return the invoice for corrections.
Mark the required Safety submittal or provisions for this agreement if applicable.
Safety Requirements
® Bus Transit System - In accordance with Section 341.061,Florida Statutes, and Rule Chapter 14-90,
Florida Administrative Code, the Agency shall submit, and the Department shall have on file, an annual
safety certification that the Agency has adopted and is complying with its adopted System Safety
Program Plan pursuant to Rule Chapter 14-90,F.A.C., and has performed annual safety inspections of
all buses operated.
I Fixed Guideway System - (established) In accordance with Section 341.061, Florida Statutes, the
Agency shall submit, and the Department shall have on file, annual certification by the Agency of
compliance with its System Safety Program Plan, pursuant to Rule 14-15.017, Florida Administrative
Code.
❑ Fixed Guideway System - (new) In accordance with Section 341.061, Florida Statutes, the Agency shall
submit a certification attesting to the adoption of a System Safety Program Plan pursuant to Rule 14-
15.017, Florida Administrative Code. Prior to beginning passenger service operations, the Agency shall
submit a certification to the Department that the system is safe for passenger service.
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Ttzirc Parry Contracts
The Department must approve third party contracts pursuant to Paragraph 10.10 except that, when checked
below, written approval is hereby granted for:
1. Execution of contracts for materials and/or vehicles from a valid state or inter-governmental
contract.
El 2. Other contracts less than $25,000 excluding consultant services or construction contracts. The
Department shall require all consultant and construction contracts and amendments thereto to
receive concurrence prior to award.
E 3. Recurring, renewable, or on-going operational contracts that have less than a twenty-five percent
(25%) change in total dollar amounts from one year to the next.
El 4. Purchase of service contracts where the Agency will provide transportation service for a fee.
Required Submittals
SUBMITTAL/CERTIFICATION RESPONSIBILITY
E Procurement Requests Agency
El Safety Compliance Agency
E Specifications Agency
E. Invoices Agency
E Audit Reports Agency Annually During
Life of Project
?E Project Progress Reports Agency Annually During
(In Department approved format) Life of Project
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Collier County
EXHIBIT B
This exhibit forms an integral part of that certain Joint Participation Agreement between the State of Florida,
Department of Transportation and Collier County Board of County Commissioners,dated
referenced by the above Financial Project Numbers.
FEDERAL FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE (SINGLE AUDIT ACT)
FEDERAL RESOURCES AWARDED PURSUANT TO THIS AGREEMENT ARE AS FOLLOWS:
CFDA No.: 20.509
CFDA Title: FORMULA GRANTS FOR RURAL AREAS
Rural Area Program
*Award Amount: $366,460.00
Awarding Agency: Florida Department of Transportation
Indirect Cost Rate:
**Award is for R&D: N/A
*The federal award amount may change with supplemental agreements
**Research and Development as defined at §200.87,2 CFR Part 200
FEDERAL RESOURCES AWARDED PURSUANT TO THIS AGREEMENT ARE SUBJECT TO THE
FOLLOWING AUDIT REQUIREMENTS:
2 CFR Part 200 — Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles & Audit Requirements for Federal
Awards
www ecfr.gov
OMB Circular A-133,Audits of States, Local Governments and Non-Profit Organizations
www.whitehouse,;ov/omb/circulars
FEDERAL RESOURCES AWARDED PURSUANT TO THIS AGREEMENT MAY ALSO BE SUBJECT
TO THE FOLLOWING:
OMB Circular A-87, Cost Principles for State, Local and Indian Tribal Governments
www.whitehouse,gov/omb/circulars
OMB Circular A-122, Cost Principles for Non-Profit Organizations
www.whitchouse.govionth/circulars
49 USC 5311: Formula Grants for Rural Areas
h ttp://us cod e.house.gov/brow se.x htm l
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www.fta.cio.I.00v/leolsiation law/1')349.hrrni
Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act (FFATA) Sub-award Reporting System (FSRS)
www.fsrs.gov
Exhibit D,Page 2 of 2
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A RESOLUTION FY THE BOARD OF COUN IY COMMISSIONERS, COLLTFR
COUNTY,FLORIDA,AUTHORIZING THE CHAIR TO ACCEPT A SECTION 5311
GRANT AWARD FROM THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION,
TO EXECUTE JOINT PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT G0738, TO SUBMIT AND
REVISE ANY AND ALL SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS AND ASSURANCES
RELATED TO SUCH AWARD, AND AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF
VEHICLES AND EQUIPMENT AND THE EXPENDITURE OF GRANT FUNDS
PURSUANT TO THE GRANT AWARDED.
WHEREAS, each year, through an application process administered by the Florida
Department of Transportation, Collier Area Transit has obtained Section 5311 Grant funds
that are used for providing rural transportation services to the residents of Collier County; and
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of Collier County, Florida, has the
authority to apply for and accept grants and make purchases and expend funds pursuant to
grant awards made by the Florida Department of Transportation as authorized by Chapter
341,Florida Statutes and by the Federal Transit Administration Act of 1964, as amended.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners,
Collier County, Florida,that:
I. The BOARD authorizes its Chair to execute, submit, and revise any and all documents
required in connection with the Federal Transit Administration Section 5311 Grant
Award including, but not limited to: (a) executing Joint Participation Agreement
Number G0738, (b) accepting and executing any required certifications and assurances
and all supporting documents relating to the Section 5311 grant awarded to the County,
(c) approving all necessary budget amendments to receive and use grant dollars received
above or below the target grant award referenced in the Section 5311 grant application,
and (d) purchasing vehicles and equipment and otherwise authorizing the expenditure of
grant funds pursuant to the grant awarded, unless specifically rescinded.
2. The BOARD'S Registered Agent in Florida is Jeffrey A. Klatzkow, County Attorney.
The registered Agent's address is 3299 East Tamiami Trail,Naples, FL 34112.
3. This Resolution shall be effective immediately upon signature by the Chair.
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ATTEST: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
DWIGHT E.BROCK,Clerk COLLIER COUNTY,FLORIDA
By: By:
, Deputy Clerk ,Chairman
Approved as to form and legality:
Scott R. Teach
Deputy County Attorney
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The undersigned [Contractor] certifies, to the best of his or her knowledge and belief,that:
(1) No Federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid, by or on behalf of the undersigned,to
any person for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of an agency,a Member of
Congress,an officer or employee of Congress,or an employee of a Member of Congress in connection
with the awarding of any Federal contract,the making of any Federal grant,the making of any Federal
loan,the entering into of any cooperative agreement,and the extension,continuation, renewal,
amendment,or modification of any Federal contract,grant,loan,or cooperative agreement.
(2) If any funds other than Federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid to any person for
making lobbying contacts to an officer or employee of any agency,a Member of Congress,an officer or
employee of Congress,or an employee of a Member of Congress in connection with this Federal
contract,grant,loan,or cooperative agreement,the undersigned shall complete and submit Standard
Form--LLL, "Disclosure Form to Report Lobbying," in accordance with its instructions[as amended by
"Government wide Guidance for New Restrictions on Lobbying,"61 Fed. Reg. 1413(1/19/96). Note:
Language in paragraph (2) herein has been modified in accordance with Section 10 of the Lobbying
Disclosure Act of 1995 (P.L. 104-65,to be codified at 2 U.S.C. 1601,etseq.))
(3)The undersigned shall require that the language of this certification be included in the award
documents for all subawards at all tiers(including subcontracts,subgrants,and contracts under grants,
loans, and cooperative agreements)and that all subrecipients shall certify and disclose accordingly.
This certification is a material representation of fact upon which reliance was placed when this
transaction was made or entered into. Submission of this certification is a prerequisite for making or
entering into this transaction imposed by 31, U.S.C.§ 1352(as amended by the Lobbying Disclosure Act
of 1995). Any person who fails to file the required certification shall be subject to a civil penalty of not
less than$10,000 and not more than$100,000 for each such failure.
[Note: Pursuant to 31 U.S.C. § 1352(c)(1)-(2)(A), any person who makes a prohibited expenditure or fails
to file or amend a required certification or disclosure form shall be subject to a civil penalty of not less
than $10,000 and not more than $100,000 for each such expenditure or failure.]
The Contractor,Collier County Board of County Commissioners,certifies or affirms the truthfulness and
accuracy of each statement of its certification and disclosure,if any. In addition,the Contractor
understands and agrees that the provisions of 31 U.S.C.A 3801,et seq.,apply to this certification and
disclosure, if any.
Signature of Contractor's Authorized Official
Name and Title of Contractor's Authorized Official
Date
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