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Resolution 2019-220 RESOLUTION NO.2019- 2 2 0 A RESOLUTION BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS, COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE CHAIRMAN TO ACCEPT A SECTION 5311 GRANT AWARD FROM THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, TO EXECUTE PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION GRANT AGREEMENT 410120-1-84-38, 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 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: 1. The BOARD authorizes its Chairman 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 Public Transportation Grant Agreement; (b)accepting and executing any required certifications and assurances and all supporting documents related 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 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equipment and otherwise authorizing the expenditure of grant funds pursuant to the grant awarded, unless specifically rescinded. 2.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 Chairman. [19-ATM-00491/1505272/1] 1 This Resolution adopted after motion, second and majority vote favoring same, this 12th day of November 2019. ATTEST; .,, • BOARD OF • bNTY $ MISS • b• '$ CRYSTAL K. KINZEL,Clerk COLL , t •UNT L• ,DA By:• / /- BY 1� 1�h-� i,�} ���� � Attest as to Chairm `9`y Cl ��iam L. McDaniel J7 an signature only. • Approved as to form and legality: C 1. A Jen 1 er A. Belpedio Assistant County Attorne, \('� \O [19-ATM-00491/1505272/1] 2 0 STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Form 725-000-01 PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION STRATEGIC DEVELOPMENT GRANT AGREEMENT OGC 02/19 Financial Project Number(s): Fund(s): DU FLAIR Category: 088774 (item-segment-phase-sequence) g ry 410120-1-84-38 Work Activity Code/Function: 215 Object Code: 780000 Federal Number/Federal Award Org. Code: 55012020129 Identification Number(FAIN)—Transit only: 1001 Vendor Number: F596000558030 2019-13 Contract Number: G1 F49 Federal Award Date: CFDA Number: 20.509 Agency DUNS Number: 076997790 CFDA Title: Formula Grants for Rural Areas CSFA Number: N/A CSFA Title: N/A THIS PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION GRANT AGREEMENT ("Agreement") is entered into , by and between the State of Florida, Department of Transportation, ("Department"), and Collier County Board of County Commissioners, ("Agency"). The Department and the Agency are sometimes referred to in this Agreement as a"Party" and collectively as the"Parties." NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual benefits to be derived from joint participation on the Project, the Parties agree to the following: 1. Authority. The Agency, by Resolution or other form of official authorization, a copy of which is attached as Exhibit "D", Agency Resolution and made a part of this Agreement, has authorized its officers to execute this Agreement on its behalf. The Department has the authority pursuant to Section(s) 341.051, Florida Statutes, to enter into this Agreement. 2. Purpose of Agreement. The purpose of this Agreement is to provide for the Department's participation in using Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Section 5311, "Formula Grants for Rural Areas" Program. Eligible 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 and, as further described in Exhibit"A", Project Description and Responsibilities, attached and incorporated into this Agreement ("Project"), to provide Department financial assistance to the Agency, state the terms and conditions upon which Department funds will be provided, and to set forth the manner in which the Project will be undertaken and completed. 3. Program Area. For identification purposes only, this Agreement is implemented as part of the Department program area selected below(select all programs that apply): _ Aviation _ Seaports X Transit _ Intermodal Rail Crossing Closure Match to Direct Federal Funding (Aviation or Transit) (Note: Section 15 and Exhibit G do not apply to federally matched funding) Other 4. Exhibits. The following Exhibits are attached and incorporated into this Agreement: X Exhibit A: Project Description and Responsibilities X Exhibit B: Schedule of Financial Assistance _ *Exhibit B1: Deferred Reimbursement Financial Provisions *Exhibit B2: Advance Payment Financial Provisions \-/E5-N..0 d U 1 of 23 STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Form 725-000-01 PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION STRATEGIC DEVELOPMENT GRANT AGREEMENT OGC 02/19 and conditions of this Agreement and all federal, state, and local laws and regulations applicable to this Project. g. Claims and Requests for Additional Work. The Agency shall have the sole responsibility for resolving claims and requests for additional work for the Project. The Agency will make best efforts to obtain the Department's input in its decisions. The Department is not obligated to reimburse for claims or requests for additional work. 12. Contracts of the Agency: a. Approval of Third Party Contracts.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 and 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. 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. b. Procurement of Commodities or Contractual Services. It is understood and agreed by the Parties hereto that participation by the Department in a project with the Agency, where said project involves the purchase of commodities or contractual services where purchases or costs exceed the Threshold Amount for CATEGORY TWO per Section 287.017, Florida Statutes, is contingent on the Agency complying in full with the provisions of Section 287.057, Florida Statutes. The Agency's Authorized Official shall certify to the Department that the Agency's purchase of commodities or contractual services has been accomplished in compliance with Section 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 change orders, or any other agreement that would result in exceeding the current budget contained in Exhibit "B", Schedule of Financial Assistance, or that is not consistent with the Project description and scope of services contained in Exhibit "A", Project Description and Responsibilities 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, in accordance with this Agreement. c. Consultants' Competitive Negotiation Act. It is understood and agreed by the Parties to this Agreement that participation by the Department in a project with the Agency, where said project involves a consultant contract for professional services, is contingent on the Agency's full compliance with provisions of Section 287.055, Florida Statutes, Consultants' Competitive Negotiation Act. In all cases, the Agency's Authorized Official shall certify to the Department that selection has been accomplished in compliance with the Consultants' Competitive Negotiation Act. d. Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Policy and Obligation. It is the policy of the Department that DBEs, as defined in 49 C.F.R. 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 DBEs 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 with applicable federal and state laws and regulations to ensure that the DBEs have the opportunity to compete for and perform contracts. The Agency and its contractors IS 7 of 23 STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Form 725-000-01 PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION STRATEGIC DEVELOPMENT GRANT AGREEMENT OGCO2/19 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. 13. Maintenance Obligations. In the event the Project includes construction or the acquisition of commodities then the following provisions are incorporated into this Agreement: a. The Agency agrees to accept all future maintenance and other attendant costs occurring after completion of the Project for all improvements constructed or commodities acquired as part of the Project. The terms of this provision shall survive the termination of this Agreement. 14. Sale, Transfer, or Disposal of Department-funded Property: a. The Agency will not sell or otherwise transfer or dispose of any part of its title or other interests in real property, facilities, or equipment funded in any part by the Department under this Agreement without prior written approval by the Department. b. If a sale, transfer, or disposal by the Agency of all or a portion of Department-funded real property, facilities, or equipment is approved by the Department, the following provisions will apply: i. The Agency shall reimburse the Department a proportional amount of the proceeds of the sale of any Department-funded property. ii. The proportional amount shall be determined on the basis of the ratio of the Department funding of the development or acquisition of the property multiplied against the sale amount, and shall be remitted to the Department within ninety (90) days of closing of sale. iii. Sale of property developed or acquired with Department funds shall be at market value as determined by appraisal or public bidding process, and the contract and process for sale must be approved in advance by the Department. iv. If any portion of the proceeds from the sale to the Agency are non-cash considerations, reimbursement to the Department shall include a proportional amount based on the value of the non-cash considerations. c. The terms of provisions "a" and "b" above shall survive the termination of this Agreement. i. The terms shall remain in full force and effect throughout the useful life of facilities developed, equipment acquired, or Project items installed within a facility, but shall not exceed twenty(20) years from the effective date of this Agreement. ii. There shall be no limit on the duration of the terms with respect to real property acquired with Department funds. 15. Single Audit. 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. 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 (CO n 8 of 23 STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Form 725-000-01 PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION STRATEGIC DEVELOPMENT GRANT AGREEMENT OGC 02/19 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 "G", Financial Assistance (Single Audit Act), 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. 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(a�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.qov/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, Subpart F —Audit Requirements.However,the Department requires a copy of the audit reporting package also be submitted to FDOTSinqleAudit(@,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. 9 of 23 STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Form 725-000-01 PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION STRATEGIC DEVELOPMENT GRANT AGREEMENT OGC 02119 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 C.F.R. 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. 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(@.clot.state.fl.us 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, Florida Statutes, as a recipient of state financial assistance awarded by the Department through this Agreement, is subject to the following requirements: 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- 45) 10 of 23 STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Form 725-000-01 PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION STRATEGIC DEVELOPMENT GRANT AGREEMENT OGC 02/19 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 "G", Financial Assistance (Single Audit Act), 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 FDOTSinqleAuditdot.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 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(c�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 localqovt aC�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. 06 11 of 23 STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Form 725-000-01 PUBLIC TRANSPORTATIONSTRATEGIC DEVELOPMENT GRANT AGREEMENT OGC 02/19 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. c. 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. 16. Notices and Approvals. Notices and approvals referenced in this Agreement must be obtained in writing from the Parties' respective Administrators or their designees. 17. Restrictions, Prohibitions, Controls and Labor Provisions: a. Convicted Vendor List. 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 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. Discriminatory Vendor List. In accordance with Section 287.134, Florida Statutes, an entity or affiliate who has been placed on the Discriminatory Vendor List, kept by the Florida Department of Management Services, may not submit a bid on a contract to provide 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. c. Non-Responsible Contractors. An entity or affiliate who has had its Certificate of Qualification suspended, revoked,denied,or have further been determined by the Department (0;D 12of23 STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Form 725-000-01 PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION STRATEGIC DEVELOPMENT GRANT AGREEMENT OGC 02/19 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. Prohibition on Using Funds for Lobbying. No funds received pursuant to this Agreement may be expended for lobbying the Florida Legislature,judicial branch, or any state agency, in accordance with Section 216.347, Florida Statutes. e. Unauthorized Aliens. The Department shall consider the employment by any contractor of unauthorized aliens a violation of Section 274A(e) of the Immigration and Nationality Act. If the contractor knowingly employs unauthorized aliens, such violation will be cause for unilateral cancellation of this Agreement. f. Procurement of Construction Services. If the Project is procured pursuant to Chapter 255, Florida Statutes, 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 255.0991, Florida Statutes. g. E-Verify. The Agency shall: i. 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 contract; and ii. 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. 18. Indemnification and Insurance: a. It is specifically agreed between the Parties executing this Agreement that it is not intended by any of the provisions of any part of this Agreement to create in the public or any member thereof, a third party beneficiary under this Agreement, or to authorize anyone not a party to this Agreement to maintain a suit for personal injuries or property damage pursuant to the terms or provisions of this Agreement. The Agency guarantees the payment of all just claims for materials, supplies, tools, or labor and other just claims against the Agency or any subcontractor, in connection with this Agreement. Additionally, to the extent permitted by law and as limited by and pursuant to the provisions of Section 768.28, Florida Statutes, the Agency shall indemnify and hold harmless the State of Florida, Department of Transportation, including the Department's officers and employees, from liabilities, damages, losses, and costs, including, but not limited to, reasonable attorney's fees, to the extent caused by the negligence, recklessness, or intentional wrongful misconduct of the Agency and persons employed or utilized by the Agency in the performance of this Agreement.This indemnification shall survive the termination of this Agreement. Nothing contained in this paragraph is intended to nor shall it constitute a waiver of the State of Florida and the Agency's sovereign immunity. Additionally, the Agency agrees to include the following indemnification in all contracts with contractors/subcontractors and consultants/subconsultants who perform work in connection with this Agreement: "To the fullest extent permitted by law, the Agency's contractor/consultant shall indemnify and hold harmless the Agency and the State of Florida, Department of Transportation, including the Department's officers and employees, from liabilities, damages, losses and costs, including, but not limited to, reasonable attorney's fees, to the extent caused by the negligence, recklessness or intentional wrongful misconduct of the contractor/consultant and 06 13 of 23 STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Form 725-000-01 PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION STRATEGIC DEVELOPMENT GRANT AGREEMENT OGC 02/19 persons employed or utilized by the contractor/consultant in the performance of this Agreement. This indemnification shall survive the termination of this Agreement. Nothing contained in this paragraph is intended to nor shall it constitute a waiver of the State of Florida and the Agency's sovereign immunity." b. The Agency shall provide Workers' Compensation Insurance in accordance with Florida's Workers' Compensation law for all employees. If subletting any of the work, ensure that the subcontractor(s) and subconsultant(s) have Workers' Compensation Insurance for their employees in accordance with Florida's Workers' Compensation law. If using "leased employees" or employees obtained through professional employer organizations ("PEO's"), ensure that such employees are covered by Workers' Compensation Insurance through the PEO's or other leasing entities. Ensure that any equipment rental agreements that include operators or other personnel who are employees of independent contractors, sole proprietorships, or partners are covered by insurance required under Florida's Workers' Compensation law. c. If the Agency elects to self-perform the Project,then the Agency may self-insure. If the Agency elects to hire a contractor or consultant to perform the Project, then the Agency shall carry, or cause its contractor or consultant to carry, Commercial General Liability insurance providing continuous coverage for all work or operations performed under this Agreement. Such insurance shall be no more restrictive than that provided by the latest occurrence form edition of the standard Commercial General Liability Coverage Form (ISO Form CG 00 01) as filed for use in the State of Florida. The Agency shall cause, or cause its contractor or consultant to cause, the Department to be made an Additional Insured as to such insurance. Such coverage shall be on an"occurrence" basis and shall include Products/Completed Operations coverage. The coverage afforded to the Department as an Additional Insured shall be primary as to any other available insurance and shall not be more restrictive than the coverage afforded to the Named Insured. The limits of coverage shall not be less than $1,000,000 for each occurrence and not less than a $5,000,000 annual general aggregate, inclusive of amounts provided by an umbrella or excess policy. The limits of coverage described herein shall apply fully to the work or operations performed under the Agreement, and may not be shared with or diminished by claims unrelated to the Agreement. The policy/ies and coverage described herein may be subject to a deductible and such deductibles shall be paid by the Named Insured. No policy/ies or coverage described herein may contain or be subject to a Retention or a Self-Insured Retention unless the Agency is a state agency or subdivision of the State of Florida that elects to self-perform the Project. Prior to the execution of the Agreement, and at all renewal periods which occur prior to final acceptance of the work, the Department shall be provided with an ACORD Certificate of Liability Insurance reflecting the coverage described herein. The Department shall be notified in writing within ten days of any cancellation, notice of cancellation, lapse, renewal, or proposed change to any policy or coverage described herein. The Department's approval or failure to disapprove any policy/ies, coverage, or ACORD Certificates shall not relieve or excuse any obligation to procure and maintain the insurance required herein, nor serve as a waiver of any rights or defenses the Department may have. d. When the Agreement includes the construction of a railroad grade crossing, railroad overpass or underpass structure, or any other work or operations within the limits of the railroad right- of-way, including any encroachments thereon from work or operations in the vicinity of the railroad right-of-way, the Agency shall, or cause its contractor to, in addition to the insurance coverage required above, procure and maintain Railroad Protective Liability Coverage (ISO Form CG 00 35) where the railroad is the Named Insured and where the limits are not less than $2,000,000 combined single limit for bodily injury and/or property damage per occurrence, and with an annual aggregate limit of not less than $6,000,000. The railroad shall also be added along with the Department as an Additional Insured on the policy/ies procured 14 of 23 STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Form 725-000-01 PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION STRATEGIC DEVELOPMENT GRANT AGREEMENT OGCO2/19 pursuant to the paragraph above. Prior to the execution of the Agreement, and at all renewal periods which occur prior to final acceptance of the work, both the Department and the railroad shall be provided with an ACORD Certificate of Liability Insurance reflecting the coverage described herein. The insurance described herein shall be maintained through final acceptance of the work. Both the Department and the railroad shall be notified in writing within ten days of any cancellation, notice of cancellation, renewal, or proposed change to any policy or coverage described herein. The Department's approval or failure to disapprove any policy/ies, coverage, or ACORD Certificates shall not relieve or excuse any obligation to procure and maintain the insurance required herein, nor serve as a waiver of any rights the Department may have. e. When the Agreement involves work on or in the vicinity of utility-owned property or facilities, the utility shall be added along with the Department as an Additional Insured on the Commercial General Liability policy/ies procured above. 19. Miscellaneous: a. Environmental Regulations. The Agency will be solely responsible for compliance with all applicable environmental regulations and for any liability arising from non-compliance with these regulations, and will reimburse the Department for any loss incurred in connection therewith. b. Non-Admission of Liability. 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. c. 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. d. Agency not an agent of Department. The Agency and the Department agree that the Agency, its employees, contractors, subcontractors, consultants, and subconsultants are not agents of the Department as a result of this Agreement. e. 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. f. Non-Contravention of State Law. Nothing in the Agreement shall require the Agency to observe or enforce compliance with any provision or perform any act or do any other thing in contravention of any applicable state law. If any of the provisions of the Agreement violate any applicable state law, the Agency will at once notify the Department in writing so 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. g. Execution of Agreement. This Agreement may be executed in one or more counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original, but all of which shall constitute the same Agreement. A facsimile or electronic transmission of this Agreement with a signature on behalf of a party will be legal and binding on such party. h. Federal Award Identification Number(FAIN). If the FAIN is not available prior to execution of the Agreement, the Department may unilaterally add the FAIN to the Agreement without 0 15 of 23 STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Form 725.000-01 PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION STRATEGIC DEVELOPMENT GRANT AGREEMENT 00C 02/19 approval of the Agency and without an amendment to the Agreement. If this occurs, an updated Agreement that includes the FAIN will be provided to the Agency and uploaded to the Department of Financial Services' Florida Accountability Contract Tracking System (FACTS). i. Inspector General Cooperation. The Agency agrees 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. j. Law,Forum,and Venue.This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Florida. In the event of a conflict between any portion of the contract and Florida law, the laws of Florida shall prevail. The Agency agrees to waive forum and venue and that the Department shall determine the forum and venue in which any dispute under this Agreement is decided. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have executed this Agreement on the day and year written above. AGENCY Collor County Bo. • of C•- STATE OF FLORIDA, DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION' Commi�siones' IF: -\'_; By: //_1/�6..c 400/4, By: ii1 Name: John M. Kubler, P.E. Namf:/J 1Iia i L. r;e\,) i. 1,- Title: Director of Transportation Development TitleA..q;r,r.a•J STATE OF FLORIDA, DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Legal Review: d'--"" /./z.`1 -5 Don Conway Approved as to form and legality ATTEST \ t CRYSTAL K. KINZEL,CLERK istant County At( ri cy p\ BY: , . i � , `�� Attest as to Chairman's ` signature only, ate' o '16 of 23 STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Form 725.000-02 PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION STRATEGIC DEVELOPMENT GRANT AGREEMENT EXHIBITS OGC 06/19 EXHIBIT A Project Description and Responsibilities A. Project Description (description of Agency's project to provide context, description of project components funded via this Agreement(if not the entire project)): The purpose of this project Agreement is to provide for the Department's participation, using Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Section 5311, "Formula Grants for Rural Areas" Program, which provides operating assistance up to 50%. Eligible 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. B. Project Location (limits, city, county, map): Collier County, FL C. Project Scope (allowable costs: describe project components, improvement type/service type, approximate timeline, project schedule, project size): The program allows for public transit services to be provided in the rural areas of Collier County. Service provided varies from 3:45 a.m to 8:30 p.m. along fixed routes. This project will help continue existing services to the general public of rural areas. D. Deliverable(s): The Agency shall provide a progress report with each invoice submittal. The project scope identifies the ultimate project deliverables. Deliverables for requisition, payment and invoice purposes will be the incremental progress made toward completion of project scope elements. Supporting documentation will be quantifiable, measurable, and verifiable, to allow for a determination of the amount of incremental progress that has been made, and provide evidence that the payment requested is commensurate with the accomplished incremental progress and costs incurred by the Agency. E. Unallowable Costs (including but not limited to): Expenses created from third party contracts which were not approved by the Florida Department of Transportation in accordance with Article 12 of this document. F. Transit Operating Grant Requirements (Transit Only): Transit Operating Grants billed as an operational subsidy will require an expenditure detail report from the Agency that matches the invoice period. The expenditure detail, along with the progress report, will be the required deliverables for Transit Operating Grants. O 17 of 23 STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Form 700 PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION ST26-RATEGIC0-02 DEVELOPMENT GRANT AGREEMENT EXHIBITS OGC 06!1S EXHIBIT B Schedule of Financial Assistance TRANSIT OPERATING ONLY FUNDS AWARDED TO THE AGENCY PURSUANT TO THIS AGREEMENT CONSIST OF THE FOLLOWING: A. Fund Type and Fiscal Year: FLAIR Object Financial State CSFA/ CSFA/CFDA Title Project Fund Category Code or Number Type Fiscal CFDA Funding Source Funding Amount Year Number Description 410120-1-84- DU 088774 2020 780000 20.509 Formula Grants for 38 Rural Areas $484,276 Total Financial Assistance $484,276 B. Operations Phase-Estimate of Project Costs by Budget Category: Budget Categories t State Local + Federal I Total Operations(Transit Only) * I Salaries $0 $0 $0 $0 Fringe Benefits $0 $0 $0 $0 Contractual Services $0 $484,276 $484,276 $968,552 Travel $0 $0 $0 $0 Other Direct Costs $0 $0 $0 $0 Indirect Costs $0 $0 $0 $0 _Totals __ $0 $484,276 _ $484,276_j $968,552_ "Budget category amounts are estimates and can be shifted between items without amendment(because they are all within the Operations Phase). C. Cost Reimbursement The Agency will submit invoices for cost reimbursement on a: _Monthly X Quarterly _Other: basis upon the approval of the deliverables including the expenditure detail provided by the Agency. BUDGET/COST ANALYSIS CERTIFICATION AS REQUIRED BY SECTION 216.3475, FLORIDA STATUTES: I certify that the cost for each line item budget category has been evaluated and determined to be allowable, reasonable, and necessary as required by Section 216.3475, Florida Statutes. Documentation is on file evidencing the methodology used and the conclusions reached. Dale M. Hanson Department Grant Manager Name ) /. • 2. 4 Oft i 0 /iihc ignature Date 0 18 of 23 STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Form 725-000-02 PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION STRATEGIC DEVELOPMENT GRANT AGREEMENT EXHIBITS OGCO6/19 EXHIBIT D AGENCY RESOLUTION PLEASE SEE ATTACHED Cd, 19 of 23 STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Form 725-000-02 PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION STRATEGIC DEVELOPMENT GRANT AGREEMENT EXHIBITS OGC06/19 EXHIBIT E PROGRAM SPECIFIC TERMS AND CONDITIONS —TRANSIT (Section 5311: Formula Grants for Rural Areas) This exhibit forms an integral part of the Agreement between the Department and the Agency. The Agency, as the"subrecipient", shall comply with the following requirements: 1. Conformance with Enabling Legislation. This Agreement is in conformance with Section 5311 of the Federal Transit Act of 1991, as amended (49 U.S.C. 5311) and Section 341.051(1)(a), F.S. 2. Prevention Programs. The Section 5311 subrecipient shall establish and implement anti-drug and alcohol misuse prevention programs in accordance with the terms of 49 CFR 655, 49 U.S.C. 5331, and 49 CFR 40. 3. Adherence to Certifications and Assurances. The Section 5311 subrecipient shall ensure adherence with all federally required certifications and assurances made in its application to the Department for Section 5311 funds. 4. FTA Compliance. The Section 5311 subrecipient shall at all times comply with all applicable Federal Transit Administration ("FTA") regulations, policies, procedures and directives, including without limitation those listed directly or by reference in the Master Agreement between the Department and FTA, as they may be amended or promulgated from time to time during the term of this contract. Failure to comply shall constitute a material breach of this contract. 5. Charter Operation. The Section 5311 subrecipient agrees to comply with 49 U.S.C. 5323(d), (r) and 49 CFR 604, which provide that recipients and subrecipients of FTA assistance are prohibited from providing charter service using federally funded equipment or facilities if there is at least one private charter operator willing and able to provide the service, except under one of the exceptions at 49 CFR 604.9. Any charter service provided under one of the exceptions must be "incidental," i.e., it must not interfere with or detract from the provision of mass transportation. 6. Exclusive Operation. Pursuant to 69 U.S.C. 5323(f) and 49 CFR 605, the Section 5311 subrecipient of FTA assistance may not engage in school bus operations exclusively for the transportation of students and school personnel in competition with private school bus operators unless qualified under specified exemptions. When operating exclusive school bus service under an allowable exemption, subrecipients may not use federally funded equipment, vehicles, or facilities. 7. Buy America. The Section 5311 subrecipient agrees to comply with Buy America requirements outlined in 49 U.S.C. 5323(j) and 49 CFR 661, if using the funds granted under this Agreement for rolling stock purchases. The recipient also agrees to comply with the pre-award and post delivery requirements outlined in 49 CFR 661.12. 8. Water Pollution Control. The Section 5311 subrecipient agrees to comply with all applicable standards, orders or regulations issued pursuant to the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, codified at 33 U.S.C. 1251 et seq., as amended, if the agreement exceeds $100,000. 9. Anti-Lobbying. The Section 5311 subrecipient agrees to comply with the requirements pursuant to Byrd Anti- Lobbying Amendment, 31 U.S.C. 1352(b)(5). 10. Bonding Requirements. If this Agreement is for a construction Project over$150,000 the recipient must adhere to FTA's bonding requirements as outlined in the Best Practices Procurement Manual. 11. Clean Air Act. The 5311 subrecipient agrees to comply with applicable standards, orders or regulations issued pursuant to the Clean Air Act, 42 U.S.C. 7401 et seq., as amended, if this Agreement exceeds S 20 of 23 STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Form 725-000-02 PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION STRATEGIC DEVELOPMENT GRANT AGREEMENT EXHIBITS OGC 06/19 $150,000. 12. Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA). The 5311 subrecipient agrees to comply with all the requirement of Section 6002 of the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act(RCRA), 49 U.S.C. 6962, as amended, including but not limited to the regulatory provisions of 40 CFR 247, and Executive Order 12873, as they apply to the procurement of the items designated in Subpart B of 40 CFR 247. 13. Davis-Bacon and Copeland Anti-kickback. The 5311 subrecipient agrees to comply with the Davis-Bacon and Copeland Anti-kickback Acts as codified at 40 U.S.C. 3141 et seq. and 18 U.S.C. 874 for any agreement exceeding $2,000. 14. Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards. For any contract over$2,000 the 5311 subrecipient agrees to comply with the Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act, codified at 40 U.S.C. 3701 et seq. 15. Transit Employee Protective Agreements. The 5311 subrecipient agrees to comply with the Transit Employee Protective Agreements as codified in 49 U.S.C. 5333 and 29 CFR 215. 16. Compliance with FTA Terms and Conditions. The 5311 subrecipient shall not perform any act, fail to perform any act, or refuse to comply with any Department requests which would cause the 5311 subrecipient to be in violation of the FTA terms and conditions. 17. Annual Safety Certification. In accordance with Section 341.061, F.S., and Rule 14-90, Florida Administrative Code, the Agency shall submit, and the Department shall have on file, an annual safety certification stating that the Agency has adopted and is complying with its adopted System Safety and Security Program Plan, and has performed annual safety inspections of all buses operated. 18. Budget/cost analysis. The Agency will assist the Department by providing accurate information for the Department to create a budget/cost analysis in accordance with Section 216.3475, F.S. 19. Non-urbanized area.The Agency will provide the methodology for determining the non-urbanized area portion of their service prior to submitting the first invoice. The agency will submit an updated methodology once per year. 20. Attorney certification. The Agency will submit an attorney certification prior to submitting the first invoice and once yearly thereafter for goods or services procured under this Agreement in accordance with Chapter 287, F.S. 21. Public Body Non-CTC Recipients. An Agency may receive 5311 funds when the Community Transportation Coordinator in the county is a private-for-profit entity. When the Agency accepts the 5311 funding, enters into a contract/PTGA with the Department, and the contracts with the Community Transportation Coordinator to provide rural general public transportation in the same service area in which the Community Transportation Coordinator is providing non-sponsored trips for the Commission for the Transportation Disadvantaged, then the non-sponsored human service transportation grant funds will be considered as eligible match for the 5311 funds. The Agency will be responsible for ensuring that the Community Transportation Coordinator meets all the requirements associated with the federal funds. The Agency will be responsible for ensuring that all dollars provided as match were for public transportation eligible trips. The Agency must keep financial records that substantiate the eligibility for the match being provided and make that documentation available to the Department on request. -- End of Exhibit E-- 21 of 23 STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Form 725-000-02 PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION STRATEGIC DEVELOPMENT GRANT AGREEMENT EXHIBITS OGC06/19 EXHIBIT F Contract Payment Requirements Florida Department of Financial Services, Reference Guide for State Expenditures Cost Reimbursement Contracts Invoices for cost reimbursement contracts must be supported by an itemized listing of expenditures by category(salary, travel, expenses, etc.). Supporting documentation shall be submitted for each amount for which reimbursement is being claimed indicating that the item has been paid. Documentation for each amount for which reimbursement is being claimed must indicate that the item has been paid. Check numbers may be provided in lieu of copies of actual checks. Each piece of documentation should clearly reflect the dates of service. Only expenditures for categories in the approved agreement budget may be reimbursed. These expenditures must be allowable (pursuant to law) and directly related to the services being provided. Listed below are types and examples of supporting documentation for cost reimbursement agreements: (1) Salaries: A payroll register or similar documentation should be submitted. The payroll register should show gross salary charges, fringe benefits, other deductions and net pay. If an individual for whom reimbursement is being claimed is paid by the hour, a document reflecting the hours worked times the rate of pay will be acceptable. (2) Fringe Benefits: Fringe Benefits should be supported by invoices showing the amount paid on behalf of the employee (e.g., insurance premiums paid). If the contract specifically states that fringe benefits will be based on a specified percentage rather than the actual cost of fringe benefits, then the calculation for the fringe benefits amount must be shown. Exception: Governmental entities are not required to provide check numbers or copies of checks for fringe benefits. (3) Travel: Reimbursement for travel must be in accordance with Section 112.061, Florida Statutes, which includes submission of the claim on the approved State travel voucher or electronic means. (4) Other direct costs: Reimbursement will be made based on paid invoices/receipts. If nonexpendable property is purchased using State funds, the contract should include a provision for the transfer of the property to the State when services are terminated. Documentation must be provided to show compliance with Department of Management Services Rule 60A-1.017, Florida Administrative Code, regarding the requirements for contracts which include services and that provide for the contractor to purchase tangible personal property as defined in Section 273.02, Florida Statutes, for subsequent transfer to the State. (5) In-house charges: Charges which may be of an internal nature (e.g., postage, copies, etc.) may be reimbursed on a usage log which shows the units times the rate being charged. The rates must be reasonable. (6) Indirect costs: If the contract specifies that indirect costs will be paid based on a specified rate, then the calculation should be shown. Contracts between state agencies, and/or contracts between universities may submit alternative documentation to substantiate the reimbursement request that may be in the form of FLAIR reports or other detailed reports. The Florida Department of Financial Services, online Reference Guide for State Expenditures can be found at this web address http://www.myfloridacfo.com/aadir/reference guide!. 0 22 of 23 STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Form 725-000-02 PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION STRATEGIC DEVELOPMENT GRANT AGREEMENT EXHIBITS OGC 06/19 EXHIBIT G 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 *Award Amount: $484,276 Awarding Agency: Florida Department of Transportation Indirect Cost Rate: No **Award is for R&D: No *The federal award amount may change with amendments **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.qov FEDERAL RESOURCES AWARDED PURSUANT TO THIS AGREEMENT MAY ALSO BE SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING: Title 23— Highways, United States Code http://uscode.house.qov/browse.xhtml Title 49—Transportation, United States Code http://uscode.house.gov/browse.xhtml MAP-21 —Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century, P.L. 112-141 www.dot.gov/map21 Federal Highway Administration — Florida Division www.fhwa.dot.qov/fldiv Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act (FFATA) Sub-award Reporting System (FSRS) www.fsrs.qov 0 23 of 23 Page 1 of 1 Financial Project Number: 410120-1-84-38 Original Contract No.: G 1F49 Standard Lobbying Certification Form 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. //, 41j 't/ — �� Signature of Contractor's Authorized Official ( William L. McDarliel Jr. -Chairman Name and Title of Contractor's Authorized Official 4 1 7-.1x't f Date Approved as to form and legality ATTEST 4_) ,— CRYSTAL K.KINZEL,CLERK 19 Assistant County ney 932 �44 \ Attest as to l,ltd����ia}4s ‘ .k.0 � -.__ I,..n nntu