Agenda 06/13/2017 Item #16D 606/13/2017
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Recommendation to execute a Joint Participation Agreement (JPA) between Collier County and
the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) to accept Federal Transit Administration (FTA)
Section 5339 Bus and Bus Facilities funds in the amount of $253,000 for the necessary
improvements to bus stops in the rural area in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act
(ADA); approve a resolution authorizing the Chairperson to sign the agreement; and authorize the
necessary budget amendments.
OBJECTIVE: To improve accessibility to bus stops within the rural area as it relates to the ADA.
CONSIDERATIONS: Section 5339 is a grant program administered by FDOT, and is authorized by 49
U.S.C. Section 5339 Bus and Bus Facilities Program. It provides capital funding to replace, rehabilitate,
and purchase buses, vans, and related equipment, and to construct bus-related facilities in the non-
urbanized areas.
On January 12, 2016 (Agenda item 16D3), the Board authorized staff to submit an applicatio n for
improvements to bus stops in the rural area. On May 16, 2017, FDOT notified county staff of its intention
to award grant funding.
The JPA for this project is attached and includes the grant award of $202,400 which is 80% of the total
project cost. Collier County has requested the use of toll revenue credits as a soft match for the remaining
20% in the amount of $50,600.
Each location will be evaluated, and potential improvements will be designed by a professional engineer.
The grant funding will be used for design and construction improvements to ADA accessibility to bus
stops in the rural area. To the extent that grant funding is available, shelters and amenities may be
included to expend all grant dollars fully.
FISCAL IMPACT: This JPA provides for total funding in the amount of $253,000. The total funding is
made up of 80% federal funds in the amount of $202,400 and 20% local funds in the amount of $50,600.
Collier County has requested the use of toll revenue credits as a soft match for this grant. A budget
amendment will be required to recognize grant revenue to CAT Grant Fund 424 Project 33518.
GROWTH MANAGEMENT IMPACT: There is no growth management impact.
LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS: This item has been reviewed by the County Attorney, is approved as to
form and legality, and requires majority vote for approval. -JAK
RECOMMENDATION: To approve a Joint Participation Agreement between Collier County and the
FDOT to accept FTA Section 5339 Bus and Bus Facilities funds in the amount of $253,000 for the
necessary improvements to bus stops in the rural area in accordance with the ADA; approve a resolution
authorizing the Chairperson to sign the agreement; and authorize the necessary budget amendments.
Prepared by: Joshua Thomas, Grants Support Specialist, Public Transit & Neighborhood Enhancement
Division
ATTACHMENT(S)
1. 441116-1 JPA to Collier 5.17.17 (002) (PDF)
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2. Resolution (PDF)
3. Toll Revenue Request Letter (PDF)
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COLLIER COUNTY
Board of County Commissioners
Item Number: 16.D.6
Doc ID: 3227
Item Summary: Recommendation to execute a Joint Participation Agreement (JPA) between
Collier County and the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) to accept Federal Transit
Administration (FTA) Section 5339 Bus and Bus Facilities funds in the amount of $253,00 0 for the
necessary improvements to bus stops in the rural area in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities
Act (ADA); approve a resolution authorizing the Chairperson to sign the agreement; and authorize the
necessary budget amendments.
Meeting Date: 06/13/2017
Prepared by:
Title: Grants Support Specialist – Grants
Name: Joshua Thomas
05/17/2017 2:48 PM
Submitted by:
Title: Division Director - Pub Tran & Nbrhd Enh – Public Transit & Neighborhood Enhancement
Name: Michelle Arnold
05/17/2017 2:48 PM
Approved By:
Review:
Public Transit & Neighborhood Enhancement Caroline Soto Additional Reviewer Completed 05/17/2017 2:57 PM
Public Services Department Joshua Hammond Additional Reviewer Completed 05/17/2017 3:23 PM
Public Transit & Neighborhood Enhancement Michelle Arnold Additional Reviewer Completed 05/19/2017 9:51 PM
Public Services Department Sean Callahan Additional Reviewer Completed 05/22/2017 11:07 AM
Public Services Department Hailey Margarita Alonso Level 1 Division Reviewer Completed 05/23/2017 2:51 PM
Grants Kimberly Lingar Level 2 Grants Review Completed 05/23/2017 3:50 PM
County Attorney's Office Joshua Thomas Level 2 Attorney of Record Review Skipped 05/24/2017 9:22 AM
Public Services Department Steve Carnell Level 2 Division Administrator Review Completed 05/24/2017 10:17 AM
Office of Management and Budget Valerie Fleming Level 3 OMB Gatekeeper Review Completed 05/24/2017 2:27 PM
County Attorney's Office Jeffrey A. Klatzkow Level 3 County Attorney's Office Review Completed 05/24/2017 4:31 PM
Grants Therese Stanley Additional Reviewer Completed 06/02/2017 10:25 AM
County Manager's Office Nick Casalanguida Level 4 County Manager Review Completed 06/04/2017 11:28 AM
Board of County Commissioners MaryJo Brock Meeting Pending 06/13/2017 9:00 AM
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Financial Project Number(s):
(item-segment-phase-sequence) Fund: 010 FLAIR Category: 088774
441116-1-94-01 Function: 215 Object Code: 780000
1001-2016-15 Federal Number: Org. Code: 55012020129
Contract Number: G0L50 DUNS Number: 80-939-7102 Vendor No.: F 596000558030
CFDA Number: 20.526 Agency DUNS No. 076997790 CSFA Number: N/A
CFDA Title: Bus and Bus Facilities Formula Program CSFA Title: N/A
THIS JOINT PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT (“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, (“Department”), and Collier County Board of County Commissioners, 33299 East
Tamiami Trail, Suite 700, Naples, Florida 34112 (“Agency”). The Department and Agency agree that all terms of this
Agreement will be completed on or before December 31, 2019 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, 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 in
the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Section 5339 "Bus and Bus Facilities Program" to assist eligible recipients in the
construction of bus-related facilities, thus allowing grantees to address replacement and capital expansion needs. Capital
expansion needs may include passenger shelters and bus boarding and alighting areas. Bus shelters and bus boarding and
alighting areas must comply with standards for accessibility established by the USDOT regulations implementing the
transportation provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Specifica lly, this agreement provides financial assistance
for the construction of an Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) related accessibility and compliance improvements at bus sto ps
in the rural area(s) of Collier County as described in the grant application o n file with the Department
and as further described in Exhibit ”A” attached to and incorporated into this Agreement (“Project”), and to provide
Departmental financial assistance to the Agency, state the terms and conditions upon which such assistance will be
provided, and to set forth the manner in which the Project will be undertaken and completed.
1.10 Exhibits. A, B, C and D are attached and incorporated into this Agreement.
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2.00 Accomplishment of the Project:
2.10 General Requirements. The Agency shall commence, and complete the Project, with all practical dispatch, in a
sound, economical, and efficient manner, and in accordance with the provisions of this Agreement, 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, 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 to and incorporated into this Agreement . 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 Total Project Cost. The total estimated cost of the Project is $253,000.00. This amount is based upon the estimate
summarized in Exhibit "B" attached to and incorporated into 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 Project Costs Participation and Eligibility:
4.10 Department Participation. The Department agrees to maximum participation, including contingencies, in the
Project in the amount of $202,400.00 as detailed in Exhibit "B", or in an amount equal to the percentage(s) of total cost
shown in Exhibit "B", whichever is less.
4.11 Agency Participation (Non-State Sources). The Agency agrees to minimum participation, including
contingencies, in the Project in the amount of $50,600.00 as detailed in Exhibit "B", or in an amount equal to the
percentage(s) of the total cost shown in Exhibit "B", whichever is more.
4.12 Federal Awards. The Agency, a non-federal entity, is is not a recipient of a federal award, as detailed in
Exhibit "B."
4.20 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” and “B”) at the time appropriation
authority becomes available.
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4.30 Front End Funding. Front end funding is 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 4.10.
5.00 Project Budget and Payment Provisions:
5.10 The Project Budget. Prior to the execution of this Agreement, a Project schedule of funding shall be prepared by
the Agency and approved by the Department. The Agency shall maintain said schedule of funding, carry out the Project,
and shall incur obligations against and make disbursements of Project funds only in conformity with the latest approved
schedule of funding for the Project, attached and incorporated into this Agreement as Exhibit “B.” The schedule of
funding may be revised by execution of a Supplemental Agreement between the Department and the Agency. The
Agency acknowledges and agrees that funding for this Project may be reduced upon determination of the Agency’s
contract award amount. If revised, a copy of the Supplemental Agreement shall be forwarded to the Department's
Comptroller. No increase or decrease shall be effective unless it complies with f und participation requirements of this
Agreement and is approved by the Department’s Comptroller.
5.20 Payment Provisions. Unless otherwise allowed, payment will begin in the year the Project or Project phase is
scheduled in the work program as of the date of the Agreement. Payment will be made for actual costs incurred as of the
date the invoice is submitted with the final payment due upon receipt of a final invoice. Payment shall 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
Agency is unsatisfactory, the Department shall notify the Agency of the deficiency to be corrected, which correction shall
be made within a time-frame to be specified by the Department. The Agency shall, within sixty (60) days after notice from
the Department, provide the Department with a corrective action plan describing how the Agency will address all issues
of Agreement non-performance, unacceptable performance, failure to meet the minimum performance levels, deliverable
deficiencies, or Agreement non-compliance. If the corrective action plan is unacceptable to the Department, the Agency
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 Agency resolves the
deficiency. If the deficiency is subsequently resolved, the Agency may bill the Department for the retained amount during
the next billing period. If the Agency 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 Governments", 2 CFR Part 225, 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 records, 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 litigation, claim, or audit is
started before the expiration of the five (5) year period, the records shall be retained until all litigation, claims, or aud it
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 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.
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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 pr operly signed voucher then on file
in the office of the Agency stating in proper detail the purpose for which such check or order is 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 through the 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.
1. Federal Funded
a) In addition to reviews of audits conducted in accordance with 2 CFR Part 200, Subpart F – Audit
Requirements, 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.
b) The Agency, a non-Federal entity as defined by 2 CFR Part 200, Subpart F – Audit Requirements, as a
subrecipient of a Federal award awarded by the Department through this Agreement is subject to the
following requirements:
i. In the event the Agency expends a total amount of Federal awards equal to or in excess of
the threshold established by 2 CFR Part 200, Subpart F – Audit Requirements, the Agency
must have a Federal single or program -specific audit conducted for such fiscal year in
accordance with the provisions of 2 CFR Part 200, Subpart F – Audit Requirements. Exhibit
A, B, C and D to this Agreement provides the required Federal award identification information
needed by the Agency to further comply with the requirements of 2 CFR Part 200, Subpart F
– Audit Requirements. 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 2 CFR Part 200, Subpart F – Audit
Requirements. An audit conducted by the State of Florida Auditor General in accordance with
the provisions of 2 CFR Part 200, Subpart F – Audit Requirements, will meet the requirements
of this part.
ii. In connection with the audit requirements, the Agency shall fulfill the requirements relative to
the auditee responsibilities as provided in 2 CFR Part 200, Subpart F – Audit Requirements.
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iii. In the event the Agency expends less than the threshold established by 2 CFR Part 200,
Subpart F – Audit Requirements, 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 2 CFR Part 200, Subpart F – Audit
Requirements, in Federal awards in a fiscal year and elects to have an audit conducted in
accordance with the provisions of 2 CFR Part 200, Subpart F – Audit Requirements, 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).
iv. The Agency must electronically submit to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse (FAC) at
https://harvester.census.gov/facweb/ the audit reporting package as required by 2 CFR Part
200, Subpart F – Audit Requirements, 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 2 CFR Part 200, Subpar t F – Audit Requirements.
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 report(s) or nine months after the end of the audit period as required by 2 CFR Part
200, Subpart F – Audit Requirements.
v. Within six months of acceptance of the audit report by the FAC, 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 2 CFR
Part 200, Subpart F – Audit Requirements, 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, which actions may include but not be limited to the following:
1. Temporarily withhold cash payments pending correction of the deficiency by the Agency
or more severe enforcement action by the Department;
2. Disallow (deny both use of funds and any applicable matching credit for) all or part of the
cost of the activity or action not in compliance;
3. Wholly or partly suspend or terminate the Federal award;
4. Initiate suspension or debarment proceedings as authorized under 2 CFR Part 180 and
Federal awarding agency regulations (or in the case of the Department, recommend
such a proceeding be initiated by the Federal awarding agency);
5. Withhold further Federal awards for the Project or program;
6. Take other remedies that may be legally available.
vi. 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.
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vii. 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
FDOTSingleAudit@dot.state.fl.us
2. State Funded
a) In addition to reviews of audits conducted in accordance with Section 215.97, Florida Statutes, monitoring
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.
b) 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:
i. 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 and 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.
ii. 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.
iii. 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@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 does not meet the audit
threshold requirements established by Section 215.97, Florida Statutes, in a fiscal year and
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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).
iv. 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
FDOTSingleAudit@dot.state.fl.us
And
State of Florida Auditor General
Local Government Audits/342
111 West Madison Street, Room 401
Tallahassee, FL 32399-1450
Email: flaudgen_localgovt@aud.state.fl.us
v. Any copies of financial reporting packages, reports or other information required to be
submitted to the Department shall be submitted timely in accordance with Section 215.97,
Florida Statutes, and Chapters 10.550 (local governmental entities) or 10.650 (nonprofit and
for-profit organizations), Rules of the Auditor General, as applicable.
vi. 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.
vii. 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.
viii. 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.
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3. 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 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, Florida, 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 Deliverables. 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. 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. 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 Travel Expenses. Invoices for any travel expenses by the Agency shall be submitted in accordance with Section
112.061, Florida Statutes, and shall be submitted on the Department's Contractor Travel Form No. 300-000-06. The
Department may establish rates lower than the maximum provided in Chapter 112.061, Florida Statutes.
7.15 Property Acquisition. 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.
c) A statement by the Agency certifying that the appraisal and acquisition of the real property together with
any attendant relocation of occupants was accomplished in compliance with all federal laws, rules and
procedures required by any federal oversight agency and with all state laws, rules and procedures that may
apply to the Agency acquiring the real property.
7.20 The Department's Obligations. Subject to other provisions of this Agreement, the Department will honor requests
for reimbursement to the Agency pursuant to this Agreement. However, notwithstanding any other provision of this
Agreement, the Department may elect by notice in writing not to make a payment if:
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a) The Agency shall have made misrepresentation of a material nature in its application, or any supplement
or amendment to its application, or with respect to any document or data furnished with its application or
pursuant to this Agreement;
b) There is any 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;
c) 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;
d) There has been any violation of the conflict of interest provisions contained in this Agreement;
e) The Agency has been determined by the Department to be in default under any of the provisions of the
Agreement; or
f) 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 Project 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 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 suspensi on 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 Section 8, the Agency shall proceed promptly to carry out the actions required in such notice, 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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8.12 Access to Documents and Materials. The Department reserves the right to unilaterally cancel this Agreement for
refusal by the Agency, contractor, sub-contractor, or materials vendor to comply with the provisions of Chapter 119,
Florida Statutes.
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 7.20(c). 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 to this
Agreement 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, Florida Statutes, Consultants' Competitive Negotiation Act, the federal Brooks Act, 23 CFR 172,
and 23 U.S.C. 112.. At the discretion of the Department, the Agency will involve the Department in the Consultant
Selection Process for all projects funded under this Agreement. In all cases, the Agency's Attorney shall certify to the
Department that selection has been accomplished in compliance with Chapter 287.055, Florida Statutes, the Consultants'
Competitive Negotiation Act and the federal Brooks 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 , Florida Statutes, is contingent on the Agency complying in full with the
provisions of Chapter 287.057, Florida Statutes. The Agency's Attorney shall certify to the Department that the purchase
of commodities or contractual services has been accomplished in compliance wit h Chapter 287.057, Florida Statutes. 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 chang e 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 A gency
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 7.20(c).
10.30 Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Policy and Obligation. It is the policy of the Department that
DBE’s, as defined in 49 CFR Part 26, as amended, shall have the opportunity to participate in the performance of
contracts financed in whole or in part with Department funds under this Agreement. The DBE requirements of applicable
federal and state laws and regulations apply to this Agreement.
The Agency and its contractors agree to ensure that DBE’s have the opportunity to participate in the performance of this
Agreement. In this regard, all recipients and contractors shall take all necessary and reasonable steps in accordance
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with applicable federal and state laws and regulations to ensure that the DBE’s have the opportunity to compete for and
perform contracts. The Agency and its contractors and subcontractors shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color,
national origin or sex in the award and performance of contracts, entered pursuant to this Agreement.
10.40 Procurement of Construction Services. If the Project is procured pursuant to Chapter 255 for construction
services and at the time of the competitive solicitation for the Project 50 percent or more of the cost of the Project is to
be paid from state-appropriated funds, then the Agency must comply with the requirements of Section 255.099(1), Florida
Statutes.
11.00 Restrictions, Prohibitions, Controls, and Labor Provisions:
11.10 Equal Employment Opportunity. In connection with the carrying out of any project, the Agency shall not
discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, age, creed, color, sex or national origin.
The Agency will take affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed, and that employees are treated during
employment, without regard to their race, age, creed, color, 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 Agency
shall insert the foregoing provision modified only to show the 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 to insert a similar provision in all subcontracts, except subcontracts for
standard commercial supplies or raw materials. When the Project involves installation, construction, demolition, removal,
site improvement, or similar work, the Agency shall post, in conspicuous places available to employees and app licants for
employment for Project work, notices to be provided by the Department setting forth the provisions of the nondiscrimination
clause.
11.20 Title VI - Civil Rights Act of 1964. Execution of this 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 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 U.S.C. 3601, et seq.), which
among other things, prohibits discrimination in employment on the basis of race, color, national origin, creed, sex, and
age.
11.40 Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA). Execution of this Agreement constitutes a certification that the
Agency will comply with all the requirements imposed by the ADA (42 U.S.C. 12102, et seq.), the regulations of the federal
government issued thereunder, and the assurance by the Agency pursuant thereto.
11.50 Prohibited Interests. The Agency shall not enter into a contract or arrangement in connection with the Project or
any property included or planned to be included in the Project, with any officer, director or employee of the Agency, or
any business entity of which the officer, director or employee or the officer's, director’s or employee's spouse or child is
an officer, partner, director, or proprietor or in which such officer, director or employee or the officer's, director’s or
employee's spouse or child, or any combination of them, has a material interest.
a) “Material Interest” means direct or indirect ownership of more than 5 % of the total assets or capital stock of
any business entity.
b) The Agency shall not enter into any contract or arrangement 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
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Agency by any person who at any time during the immediately preceding two (2) years was an officer,
director or employee of the Agency.
c) The provisions of this subsection shall not be applicable to any agreement between the Agency and its fiscal
depositories, any agreement for utility services the rates for which are fixed or controlled by the government,
or any agreement between the Agency and an agency of state government.
11.60 Interest of Members of, or Delegates to, Congress or Legislature. No member or delegate to the Congress of
the United States, or the State of Florida legislature, shall be admitted to any share or part of the Agreement or any
benefit arising therefrom.
12.00 Miscellaneous Provisions:
12.10 Environmental Regulations. Execution of this Agreement constitutes a certification by the Agency that 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 with applicable
environmental regulations, including the securing of any applicable permits, and will reimburse the Department for any
loss incurred in connection therewith.
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 Severability. 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.
12.50 Bonus or Commission. By execution of the Agreement the Agency represents that it has not paid and, also,
agrees not to pay, any bonus or commission for the purpose of obtaining an approval of its application for the financing
hereunder.
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 wi th 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 a nd develop
control systems as required by 49 CFR Part 18, when applicable.
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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. The Agency must remit said proportional amount to the Department within one (1) year
after the official date of disposal.
12.90 Contractual Indemnity. To the extent provided by Section 768.28, Florida Statues, 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 ac t
by the Department or any of its officers, agents, or employees during the performance of the Agreement. Nothing in this
Agreement shall be construed as a waiver by the Agency of any sovereign immunity protections that may be provided by
Section 768.28, Florida Statutes.
When the Department receives a notice of claim for damages that may have been caus ed 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 (1 4) 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 Agency shall provide
an Engineer's Certification that cer tifies 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, state, and professional standards as well as minimum standards established
by the Department as applicable;
b) The plans were developed in accordance with sound engineering and design principles, and with generally
accepted professional standards;
c) The plans are consistent with the intent of the Project as defined in Exhibits “A” and “B” of this Agreement
as well as the Scope of Services; and
d) The plans comply with all applicable laws, ordinances, zoning and permitting requirements, public notice
requirements, 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.
14.00 Project Completion, Agency Certification. The Agency will certify in writing on or attached to the final invoice,
that the Project was completed in accordance with applicable plans 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:
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15.10 Contingency of Payment. The State of Florida's performance and obligation to pay under this Agreement is
contingent upon an annual appropriation by the Legislature. If the Department's funding for this Project is in multiple
fiscal years, funds approval from the Department's Comptroller must be received each fiscal year prior to costs being
incurred. See Exhibit “B” for funding levels by fiscal year. Project costs utilizing these fiscal year funds are not eligib le
for reimbursement if incurred prior to funds approval being received. The Department will notify the Agency, in writing,
when funds are available.
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 (1) year, the provisions of Chapter 339.135(6)(a), Florida Statutes, are hereby incorporated:
"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. Th e 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 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, 2019. 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 Department prior to expiration of this Agreement.
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. The cost of any work performed after the expiration date of this Agreement will not
be reimbursed by the Department.
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 in this Agreement 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 federally-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.
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If any funds other than federally-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 Agreement, the undersigned shall complete
and submit Standard Form -LLL, "Disclosure of Lobbying Activities," 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 Agreement may be expended for lobbying the Legislature, the judicial
branch or a state agency.
20.00 Vendors Rights. The Agency providing goods and services to the Department should be aware of the following
time frames:
a) The Department has 20 days to deliver a request for payment (voucher) to DFS. The 20 days are measured
from the latter of the date the invoice is received or the date the goods or services are received, inspected, and
approved. Approval and inspection of goods or services shall take no longer than 20 days following the receipt
of a complete and accurate invoice.
b) If a payment is not available within 40 days, then a separate interest penalty at a rate established pursuant to
Section 55.03(1), Florida Statutes, will be due and payable, in addition to the invoice amount , to the Agency.
The 40 days are measured from the latter of the date the invoice is received or the date the goods or services
are received, inspected, and approved. Interest penalties of less than one (1) dollar will not be enforced unless
the Agency requests payment. Invoices that have to be returned to the Agency because of Agency 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 DFS. 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.
21.00 Restrictions, Prohibits, Controls, and Labor Provisions. During the performance of this Agreement, the
Agency agrees as follows, and shall require the following provisions to be included in each contract and subcontract
entered into pursuant to this Agreement:
a) A person or affiliate who has been placed on the convicted vendor list following a conviction for a pub lic
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 amou nt provided in Section 287.017,
Florida Statutes for CATEGORY TWO for a period of 36 months from the date of being placed on the
convicted vendor list.
b) In accordance with Section 287.134, Florida Statutes, 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.
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c) An entity or affiliate who has had its Certificate of Qualification suspended, revoked, denied or have further
been determined by the Department to be a non-responsible contractor may not submit a bid or perform
work for the construction or repair of a public building or public work on a contract with the Agency.
d) Neither the Agency nor any of its contractors or their subcontractors shall enter into any contract, subcontract
or arrangement in connection with the Project or any property included or planned to be included in the
Project in which any member, officer or employee of the Agency or the locality during tenure or for two (2)
years thereafter has any interest, direct or indirect. If any such present or former member, officer or employee
involuntarily acquires or had acquired prior to the beginning of tenure an y such interest, and if such interest
is immediately disclosed to the Agency, the Agency, with prior approval of the Department, may waive the
prohibition contained in this paragraph provided that any such present member, officer or employee shall
not participate in any action by the Agency or the locality relating to such contract, subcontract or
arrangement. The Agency shall insert in all contracts entered into in connection with the Project or any
property included or planned to be included in any Project, and shall require its contractors to insert in each
of their subcontracts, the following provision:
"No member, officer or employee of the Agency or of the locality during his tenure or for 2 years
thereafter shall have any interest, direct or indirect, in this contract or the proceeds thereof."
The provisions of this paragraph shall not be applicable to any agreement between the Agency and its fiscal
depositories or to any agreement for utility services the rates for which are fixed or controlled by a
governmental agency.
23.00 Employment Eligibility (Using E-Verify). Agency/Vendors/Contractors:
a) 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 Agency during the term of the Agreement; and
b) Shall expressly require any contractors and subcontractors performing work or providing services pursuant
to the Agreement 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 contractor or subcontractor during the
Agreement term.
24.00 Inspector General Cooperation. The Parties agree to comply with Section 20.055(5), Florida Statutes, and to
incorporate in all subcontracts the obligation to comply with Section 20.055(5), Florida Statutes.
25.00 Maintenance of Project. The Agency agrees to maintain any project not on the State Highway System constructed
under this Agreement.
26.00 Federal Grant Number. If the Federal grant number is not available prior to execution of the Agreement, the
Department may unilaterally add the Federal grant number to the Agreement without approval of the Agency and
without an amendment to the Agreement. If this occurs, an updated Agreement that includes the Federal grant number
will be provided to the Agency and uploaded to the Department of Financial Services’ Florida Accountability Contract
Tracking System (FACTS).
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PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION
JOINT PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT
72s-030-06
P1JBLIC
TRANSPORTATION
occ - 06/2016
Page l7 of 17
lN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused these presents be executed, the day and year first above
written.
AGENCY DEPARTMENT
Collier County Board of County Commissioners
AGENCY NAME DEPARTM E NT OF TRANSPORTATION
Chris Smith
SIGNATORY (TITLE Director of Transportation Development
SIGNATURE LEGAL REVIEW, DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
See attached Encumbrance Form for date of
Funding Approval by Comptroller
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Exhibit A, Page 1 of 1
Collier County
Financial Project Number: 441116-1-94-01
Contract Number: G0L50
Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Section 5339-Capital
EXHIBIT "A"
PROJECT DESCRIPTION AND 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 Commisioners, 3299 East Tamiami Trail
Suite 700, Naples, Florida 34112, dated __________________ referenced by the above Financial Project
Number.
PROJECT LOCATION: Collier County, Florida
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The purpose of this agreement is to provide for the Department's participation
using Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Section 5339 "Bus and Bus Facilites Program" to assist eligible
recipients in the construction of bus-related facilities, thus allowing grantees to address replacement and capital
expansion needs. Capital expansion needs may in clude passenger shelters and bus boarding and alighting areas.
Bus shelters and bus boarding and alighting areas must comply with standards for accessibility established by
the USDOT regulaton implementing the transportation provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act
(ADA). Specifically, this agreement provides financial assistance for the construction of an Americans with
Disabilities Act (ADA) related accessibility and compliance improvement at bus stops in the rural service
areas(s) of Collier County as described in the grant application on file at the Department.
SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS BY AGENCY: The audit report(s) required in paragraph 6.50 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, Page 1 of 1
Collier County
Financial Project Number: 441116-1-94-01
Contract Number: G0L50
Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Section 5339-Capital
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 Commisioners, 3299 East Tamiami Trail
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 encum ber 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 16/17
Local Funding (LF) 20% $50,600.00
Federal Funding (DU) 80% $202,400.00
Total $253,000.00
It is the intent of the Department to participate in the project to the level of Department funding encumbered
and consistent with Section 341.052, F.S.
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Exhibit C, Page 1 of 2
Collier County
Financial Project Number: 441116-1-94-01
Contract Number: G0L50
Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Section 5339-Capital
EXHIBIT "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 Commisioners, 3299 East Tamiami Trail
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 Tran sportation 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.
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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Exhibit C, Page 2 of 2
Collier County
Financial Project Number: 441116-1-94-01
Contract Number: G0L50
Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Section 5339-Capital
Third Party 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.
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.
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.
4. Purchase of service contracts where the Agency will provide transportation service for a fee.
Required Submittals
SUBMITTAL/CERTIFICATION RESPONSIBILITY
Procurement Requests Agency
Safety Compliance Agency
Specifications Agency
Invoices Agency
Audit Reports Agency Annually During
Life of Project
Project Progress Reports Agency Annually During
(In Department approved format) Life of Project
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Exhibit D, Page 1 of 2
Collier County
Financial Program Number: 441116-1-94-01
Contract Number: G0L50
Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Section 5339-Capital
EXHIBIT D
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 Commisioners, 3299 East Tamiami Trail
Suite 700, Naples, Florida 34112 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.: 20.526
CFDA Title: BUS AND BUS FACILITIES FORMULA PROGRAM
Bus Program
*Award Amount: $202,400.00
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.gov/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-110, Uniform Administrative Requirements for Grants and Agreements with Institutions of
Higher Education, Hospitals and Other Non-Profit Organizations
www.whitehouse.gov/omb/circulars
49 USC 5339: Bus and Bus Facilities Formula Grants
http://uscode.house.gov/browse.xhtml
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Exhibit D, Page 2 of 2
Collier County
Financial Program Number: 441116-1-94-01
Contract Number: G0L50
Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Section 5339-Capital
FTA Circular 9300.1B: Capital Investment Program Guidance and Application Instructions
www.fta.dot.gov/legislation_law/12349.html
Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act (FFATA) Sub-award Reporting System (FSRS)
www.fsrs.gov
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RESOLUTION NO.2OI7-
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF
COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA MEMORALIZING THE BOARD'S APPROVAL
OF THE JOINT PARTICIPATION WITH THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION PERTANING TO THE DBSIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF
BUS STOP IMPROYEMENTS IN THE RURAL AREA AND AUTHORIZING THE
CHAIRPERSON TO SIGN THAT AGREEMENT.
WHEREAS, at the June 13,2017, meeting of the Board of County Commissioners the Board
approved a Joint Participation Agreement (JPA) with the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT)
pertaining to the design and construction of bus stop improvements in the rural area (Financial Project No.
441116-1-94-01) and authorized the Board of County Commissioners, through its Chairperson to enter into
the JPA with the FDOT; and
WHEREAS, the FDOT requires the Board provide a resolution memorializing and confirming the
Board's aforementioned affirmative vote to approve the agreement and authorize the Chairperson to execute
the Agreement.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COI.INTY COMMISSIONERS
OF COLLIER COLTNTY, FLORIDA, thAt;
1. On June 13,2017, the Board of County Commissioners approved by majority vote the JPA
(Financial Project No. 441116-l-94-01) and authorized its Chairperson, to enter into that agreement
with FDOT.
2. A certified copy of this Resolution shall be forwarded by the Collier County Clerk to FDOT along
with the executed JPA.
This Resolution is hereby adopted after motion, second and majority vote this l3th day of June 2017.
ATTEST:
DWIGHT E. BROCK, CLERK
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA
By:
PENNY TAYLOR, CHAIRMAN
By:
, Deputy Clerk
w, County Attorney
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Packet Pg. 846 Attachment: Resolution (3227 : FTA 5339 Bus and Bus Facilities)
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