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HomeMy WebLinkAbout14. Adopt Reso-Approving Master Agmt for Agency-State Funded Projectsnem i APPROVED BY MY MANAGER TO HONORABLE MAYOR AHTON AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL FROM -OFFICE OF DELFINO R. CONSUNJI,DIRECTOR •, PUBLIC WORKS 50 DATE: APPROVE AGREEMENTADMINISTERING AGENCY -STATE AGREEMENT FORPROJECTS RECOMMENDATION That the City Council adopt: The City was a recipient of state funding through the Active Transportation Program (ATP), Cycle 2 for three projects involving non -motorized (i.e. bicycle and pedestrian) transportation. The state legislature has enacted legislation by which certain state funds may be made available for use on local transportation -related projects, such as ATP projects, with public entities qualified to act as recipients of these state funds in accordance with the intent of state law. Before state funds can be made available for a specific project, the administering agency and state are required to enter into an agreement to establish terms and conditions applicable to the administering agency when receiving state funds for a designated project and for the subsequent operation and maintenance of the completed improvements. Said agreement consists of a master agreement between the state and the administering agency establishing underlying terms and conditions which apply to all projects for which the administering agency receives state funds. The master agreement is supplemented by sub -agreements specific to each project referred to as Program Supplement Agreements. The adoption of the attached resolution approving the said agreement No. 00525S will be necessary for all new state -funded projects. Furthermore, all new Program Supplement Agreements involving state funds associated with agreement No. 00525S will require execution by the City. The adoption of the attached resolution will authorize the City Manager to execute all Program Supplement Agreements associated with the new State Master Agreement No. 00525S. Additionally, the Director of Public Works and Deputy Director of Public Works will be authorized to execute all other state project documents associated with said agreement. Staff recommends the adoption of the attached resolution. 1,T,1ASTER i 1 f Y, i t ED FUNPROJECTS JULY i 2018 FISCAL IMPACT • Resolution • Exhibit AAgency-State Agreement . it q r WHEREAS, the State Legislature has enacted legislation by which certain state funds may be made available for use on local transportation -related projects with certain entities qualified to act as recipients of these funds in accordance with the intent of state law, and WHEREAS, the administering agency must enter into an agreement with the State of California before state funds can be made available for a specific project in order to establish terms and conditions applicable to the administering agency when receiving state funds fora designated project and to the subsequent operation and maintenance of the completed improvement(s), and WHEREAS, said agreementconsists of a master agreement between the State of California and the administering agency establishing underlying terms and conditions which` apply to all projects for which the administering agency receives state funds and is supplemented by sub -agreements specific to each project referred to as Program Supplement Agreements, and WHEREAS, the approval of the State Master Agreement No. 00525S, attached as Exhibit "A", will be necessary for all new state -funded projects, and WHEREAS, all new Program Supplement Agreements associated with said agreement for state -funded projects will require execution by the city, and WHEREAS, in the interest of expediting project delivery, it is desirable to authorize the City Manager to execute all ProgramSupplementAgreements associated with the new Master Agreement No. 005255 and, furthermore, the Director of Public Works and Deputy Director of Public Works are authorized to execute all other related documents for local transportation projects funded by state funds. NOW,THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1 The City Council of the City of Downey hereby approves State Master Agreement Administering Agency -State Agreement for State -Funded Projects (Agreement No. 00525S) attached as Exhibit "A". SECTION 2. The Mayor is hereby authorized to execute the said Agreement No. 00525S with the State Department of Transportation in a form acceptable by the City Attorney. SECTION 3. The City Manager is hereby authorized to execute all Program Supplement Agreements associated with the attached agreement and the Director of Public Works and Deputy Director of Public Works are authorized to execute all other related documents with the state on behalf of the city. SECTION 4. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this resolution,, - ------------ SEAN ASHTON, Mayor 1 HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Resolution was adopted by the City Council of the City of Downey at a regular meeting held on the joh day of July, 2018, by the following vote, to AYES: Council Members: NOE& Council Members: ABSENT: Council Members: ABSTAIN, Council Members: I LVA um F -'V -'l 4 m !._..i 1 r I M MASTER AGREEMENT ADMINISTERING AGENCY -STATE AGREEMENT FOR STATE -FUNDED PROJECTS 07 City of Downey District Administering Agency Agreement No. 0.0525S This AGREEMENT, is entered into effective this loth day of - July, 201$,by and between the City of Downey, hereinafter referred to as "ADMINISTERING AGENCY," and the State of California, acting by and through its Department of Transportation (Caltrans-), hereinafter referred to as "STATE", and together ref6rred to as "PARTIES" or individually as a "PARTY." RECITALS: 1. WHEREAS, the Legislature of the State of California has enacted legislation 'by which certain ,State funds are made available for use on local transportation related projects 'of public entities qualified to act as recipients of these state funds; and 2. WHEREAS, ADMINISTERING AGENCY has applied to the California Transportation Commission (CTC) andlor STATE for funding from either the State Transp�drtationm , 1, provement Program (STIP), or other State -funded programs (herein referred to as STATE -FUNDS), as defined in the Local Assistance - Progrptn Guidelines (LAPG), for use on <local authorized transportation related projects as a local administefed project(s), hereinafter referred to as "PROJECT"; and 3. WHEREAS, said PROJECT will not receive any federal funds; and Page 1 of 16 EXHIBIT "All 10. ADMINISTERING AGENCY's eligible costs for construction engineering includes actual inspection and supervision of PROJECT construction work; construction staking; laboratory and field testing: and the preparation and processing of field reports, records, estimates, final reports, and allowable expenses of employees/consultants engaged in such activities. 11 , Unless the PARTIES agree otherwise in writing, ADMINISTERING AGENCY's employees or its sub -contractor engineering consultant shall be responsible for all PROJECT engineering work. 12. ADMINISTERING AGENCY shall not proceed with final design of PROJECT until final environmental approval of PROJECT. Final design entails the design work necessary to complete the PS&E and other work necessary for a construction contract but not required earlier for environmental clearance of that PROJECT. 13. If PROJECT is not on STATE -owned right-of-way, PROJECT shall be constructed in accordance with Chapter 11 of the Local Assistance Procedures Manual (LAPM) that describes minimum statewide design standards for local agency streets and roads, The design standards for projects off the National Highway System (NHS) allow STATE to accept either the STATE's minimum statewide design standards or the approved geometric 'design standards of ADMINISTERING AGENCY. Additionally, for projects off the NHS, STATE will accept ADMINISTERING AOEKCY�approvsd standard specifications, standard plans, mbt4rilals sampling and testing quality assurance programs that meet the conditions described in the then current Local Assistance Procedures Manual. 14. If PROJECT involves work within or partially within STATE -owned right-of-way, that PROJECT shall also be subject to compliance with the policies, procedures and standards of the STATE Project Development Procedures Manual and Highway Design Manual and where appropriate, an executed cooperative agreement between STATE and ADMINISTERING AGENCY that outlines the PROJECT responsibilities and respective obligations of the PARTIES. ADMINISTERING AGENCY and its' contractors shall each obtain an encroachment permit through STATE prior to commencing any work within STATE rights of way or work which affects STATE facilities. 15. When. PROJECT is not on the State Highway System (SHS) but includes work to be performed by a railroad, the contract for such work shall be prepared by ADMINISTERING AGENCY or by STATE, as the PARTIES may hereafter agree. In either event, ADMINISTERING AGENCY shall enter into an agreement with the railroad providing for future maintenance of protective devices or other faces installed under the contract. 16. The Department of General Services, Division of the State Architect, or its designee, shall review the contract PS&E for the construction of buildings, structures, sidewalks, curbs and related facilities for accessibility and usability. ADMINISTERING AGENCY shall not award a PROJECT construction contract for these types of improvements until the State Architect has issued written approval stating that the PROJECT plans and specifications comply with the provisions of sections 4450 and 4454 of the California Government Code, if applicable. Further requirements and guidance are provided in Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations. 17. ADMINISTERING AGENCY shall provide or arrange for adequate supervision and inspection Of each PROJECT. While consultants may perform supervision and inspection work for PROJECT with a fully qualified and licensed engineer, ADMINISTERING AGENCY shall provide a full-time employee to be in responsible charge of each PROJECT. Page 3 of 16 18. Unless otherwise provided in the PROGRAM SUPPLEMENT, ADMINISTERING AGENCY shall advertise, award, and administer the PROJECT construction contract or contracts. 19. The cost of maintenance, security, or protection performed by ADMINISTERING AGENCY or contractor forces during any temporary suspension of PROJECT or at any other time may not be charged to the PROJECT. 20. ADMINISTERING AGENCY shall submit PROJECT -specific award information, using Exhibit 23-A of the LAPG, to STATE's District Local Assistance Engineer, within sixty (60) days after. contract award. A copy of Exhibit 23-A shall also be included with the submittal of the first invoice for a construction contract by ADMINISTERING AGENCY to: Department of Transportation, Division of Accounting Local Programs Accounting Branch, MS #33, PO Box 942874, Sacramento, California 94274-0001. 21. ADMINISTERING AGENCY shall submit the final report documents that collectively constitute a "Report of Expenditures" within one hundred eighty (180) days of PROJECT completion. Failure by ADMINISTERING AGENCY to submit a "Report of Expenditures" within 180 days of project completion will result in STATE imposing sanctions upon_ ADMINISTERING AGENCY in accordance Chapters 17 and 19 ofthe Local Assistance Procedures Manual. 22. ADMINISTERING AGENCY shall comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990 that prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability, and all applicable regulations and guidelines issued pursuant to the ADA. 23. The Governor and the Legislature of the State of California, each within their respective jurisdictions, have prescribed certain nondiscrimination requirements with respect to contract and other work financed with public funds. ADMINISTERING AGENCY agrees to comply with the requirements of the FAIR EMPLOYMENT PRACTICES ADDENDUM, attached hereto as Exhibit A and further agrees that any agreement entered into by ADMINISTERING_ AGENCY with a third party for performance of work connected with PROJECT shall incorporate Exhibit A (with third party's name replacing ADMINISTERING AGENCY) as parts of such agreement. 24. ADMINISTERING AGENCY shall include in all subcontracts awarded when applicable, a clause that requires each subcontractor to comply with California Labor Code requirements that all workers employed on public works aspects of any project (as defined in California Labor Code sections 1720-1815) be paid not less than the general prevailing wage rates predetermined by the Department of Industrial Relations as effective at the date of contract award by the ADMINISTERING AGENCY. Page 4 of 16 ARTICLE 11 - RIGHTS OF WAY 1. No contract for the construction of a STATE FUNDED PROJECT shall be awarded until all necessary rights of way have been secured. Prior to the advertising for construction of PROJECT, ADMINISTERING AGENCY shall certify and, upon request, shall furnish STATE with evidence that all necessary rights-of-way are available for construction purposes or will be available by the time of award of the construction contract. 2. The furnishing of rights of way by ADMINISTERING AGENCY as provided for herein includes, and is limited to, the following, unless the PROGRAM SUPPLEMENT provides otherwise. (a) Expenditures to purchase all real property required for PROJECT free and clear of liens, conflicting easements, obstructions and encumbrances, after crediting PROJECT with the fair market value of any excess property retained and not disposed of by ADMINISTERING AGENCY. (b) The cost of furnishing of right-of-way as provided for herein includes, in addition to real property` required for the PROJECT, title free and clear of obstructions and encumbrances affecting PROJECT and the payment, as required by applicable law, of damages to owners of remainder real property not actually taken but injuriously affected by PROJECT. (c) The cost of relocation payments and services provided to owners and occupants pursuant to Government Code sections 7260-7277 when PROJECT displaces an individual, family, business, farm operation or nonprofit organization. (d) The cost of demolition and/or the sale of all improvements on the right-of-way after credit is recorded for sale proceeds used to offset PROJECT costs. (e) The cost of all unavoidable utility relocation, protection or removal. (f) The cost of all necessary hazardous material and hazardous waste treatment, encapsulation or removal and protective storage for which ADMINISTERING AGENCY accepts responsibility and where the actual generator cannot be identified and recovery made. 3. ADMINISTERING AGENCY agrees to indemnify and hold STATE harmless from any liability that may result in the event the right-of-way for a PROJECT, including, but not limited to, being clear as certified or if said right-of-way is found to contain hazardous materials requiring treatment or removal to remediate in accordance with Federal and State laws. ADMINISTERING AGENCY shall pay, from its own non-matching funds, any costs which arise out of delays to the construction of PROJECT because utility facilities have not been timely removed or relocated, or because rights-of-way were not available to ADMINISTERING AGENCY for the orderly prosecution of PROJECT work. Page 5 of 16 F-11 a 9154111:41111 In kvir-0 104 19:104 1. ADMINISTERING AGENCY will maintain and operate the property acquired, developed, constructed, rehabilitated, or restored by PROJECT for its intended public use until such time as the parties might amend this AGREEMENT to otherwise provide. With the approval of STATE, ADMINISTERING AGENCY or its successors in interest in the PROJECT property may transfer this obligation and responsibility to maintain and operate PROJECT property for that intended public purpose to another public entity. 2. Upon ADMINISTERING AGENCY's acceptance of the completed construction contractor upon contractor being relieved of the responsibility for maintaining and protecting PROJECT, ADMINISTERING AGENCY will be responsible for the maintenance, ownership, liability, and the expense thereof, for PROJECT in a manner satisfactory to the authorized representatives of STATE and if PROJECT falls within the jurisdictional limits of another Agency or Agencies, it is the, duty of ADMINISTERING AGENCY to facilitate a separate maintenance agreement(s) between itself and the other jurisdictional Agency or Agencies providing for the operation, maintenance, ownership and liability of PROJECT. Until those agreements are executed, ADMINISTERING AGENCY will be responsible for all PROJECT operations, maintenance, ownership and liability in a manner satisfactory to the authorized representatives of STATE. If, within ninety (90) days after receipt of notice from STATE that a PROJECT, or any portion thereof, is not being properly operated and maintained and ADMINISTERING AGENCY has not satisfactorily remedied the conditions complained of, the approval of future STATE FUNDED PROJECTS of ADMINISTERING AGENCY will be withheld until the PROJECT shall have been put in a condition of operation and maintenance satisfactory to STATE. The provisions of this section shall not apply to a PROJECT that has been vacated through due process of. law with STATE's concurrence. 3. PROJECT and its facilities shall be maintained by an adequate and well-trained staff of engineers and/or such other professionals and technicians as PROJECT reasonably requires. Said operations and maintenance staff may be employees of ADMINISTERING AGENCY, another unit of government, or a contractor under agreement with ADMINISTERING AGENCY. All maintenance will be performed at regular intervals or as required for efficient operation of the llm/ complete PROJECT improvements. Page 6 of 16 ARTICLE IV - FISCAL PROVISIONS 1. All contractual obligations of STATE are subject to the appropriation of resources by the Legislature and the allocation of resources by the CTC. 2. STATE'S financial commitment of STATE FUNDS will occur only upon the execution of this AGREEMENT- the execution of each project -specific PROGRAM SUPPLEMENT and/or STATE's approved finance letter. 3. ADMINISTERING AGENCY may submit signed duplicate invoices in arrears for reimbursement of allowable PROJECT costs on a monthly or quarterly progress basis once the project -specific PROGRAM SUPPLEMENT has been executed by STATE. 4. ADMINISTERING AGENCY agrees, as a minimum, to submit invoices at least once every six months commencing after the STATE FUNDS are encumbered on either the project -specific PROGRAM SUPPLEMENT or through a project -specific finance letter approved by STATE. STATE reserves the right to suspend future allocations and invoice payments for any on-going or future STATE FUNDED project performed by ADMINISTERING AGENCY if PROJECT costs have 1"WW not been invoiced by ADMINISTERING AGENCY for a six-month period 5. Invoices shall be submitted on ADMINISTERING AGENCY letterhead that includes the address of ADMINISTERING AGENCY and shall be formatted in accordance with Chapter 5 of the LAPM. 6. Invoices must have at least one copy of supporting backup documentation for allowable costs incurred and claimed for reimbursement by ADMINISTERING AGENCY. Acceptable backup documentation includes, but is not limited to, agency's progress payment to the contractors, copies of cancelled checks showing amounts made payable to vendors and contractors, and/or a computerized summary of PROJECT costs. 7. Payments to ADMINISTERING AGENCY can only be released by STATE as reimbursements of actual allowable PROJECT costs already incurred and paid for by ADMINISTERING AGENCY. 8. An indirect cost allocation plan and related documentation are to be provided to STATE (Caltrans Audits & Investigations) annually for review and approval prior to ADMINISTERING AGENCY seeking reimbursement of indirect cost incurred within each fiscal year being claimed for reimbursement. The indirect cost allocation plan must be prepared in accordance with the requirements set forth in Office of Management and Budget Circular A-87 and Chapter 4 of the Local Assistance Procedures Manual. 9. STATE will withhold the greater of either two (2) percent of the total of all STATE FUNDS encumbered for each PROGRAM SUPPLEMENT or $40,000 until ADMINISTERING AGENCY submits the Final Report of Expenditures for each completed PROGRAM SUPPLEMENT PROJECT. 10. The estimated total cost of PROJECT, the amount of STATE FUNDS obligated, and the required matching funds may be adjusted by mutual consent of the PARTIES with an allocation letter and finance letter. STATE FUNDING may be increased to cover PROJECT cost increases only if such additional funds are available and the CTC and/or STATE concurs with that increase in the form of an allocation and finance letter. Page 7 of 16 11. When such additional STATE FUNDS are not available, ADMINISTERING AGENCY agrees that any increases in PROJECT costs must be defrayed with ADMINISTERING AGENCY's own funds. 12. ADMINISTERING AGENCY shall use its own non STATE FUNDS to finance the local share of eligible costs and all PROJECT expenditures or contract items ruled ineligible for financing with STATE FUNDS. STATE shall make the final determination of ADMINISTERING AGENCY's cost eligibility for STATE FUNDED financing with respect to claimed PROJECT costs. 13. ADMINISTERING AGENCY will reimburse STATE for-STATE's share of costs for work performed by STATE at the request of ADMINISTERING AGENCY. STATE's costs shall include overhead assessments in accordance with section 8755.1 of the State Administrative Manual. • STATE FUNDS-• from the STIP are subjectto the timely use of • provisions enacted by Senate Bill 45, approved in 1997, and subsequent STIP Guidelinesand State procedures approved by r 15. STATE FUNDS encumbered for PROJECT are available for liquidation only for five (5) years from beginning • •se funds were appropriated in the State Budget. STATE FUNDS not liquidated within these periods will be reverted unless a Cooperative Work Agreement (CWA) is submitted by ADMINISTERING AGENCY and approved by the California Department of Finance in accordance with Government Code section 16304. The exact date of fund reversion will be reflected in the STATE signed PROJECT finance letter. 16. Payments to ADMINISTERING AGENCY for PROJECT -related travel and subsistence (per • -m) expe6ses of ADMINISTERING • - and its contractors and subcontractors claimed for reimbursement or as local match credit shall not exceed rates authorized to be paid to rank and file STATE employees under current State Department of Personnel Administration (DPA) by AGENCY are in excess of - ADMINISTERING AGENCY is responsible for the cost difference, and any overpayments inadvertently paid by STATE shall be reimbursed to STATE by ADMINISTERING AGENCY on demand. 17. ADMINISTERING AGENCY agrees to comply with Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Circular A-87, Cost Principles for State and Local Governments, and 49 CFR, Part 18, Uniform Administrative Requirements for Grants and Cooperative Agreements to State and Local Governments. 18. ADMINISTERING AGENCY agrees, and will assure that its contractorsand subcontractors will be obligated to agree that (a) Contract Cost Principles and Procedures, _48 CFR, Federal Acquisition Regulations System, Chapter 1, Part 31, et seq., shall be used to determine the allowability of individual PROJECT cost items and (b) those parties shall comply with federal administrative procedures in accordance with 49 CFR, Part 18, Uniform Administrative Requirements for Grants and Cooperative Agreements to State and Local Governments. Every sub -recipient receiving PROJECT funds as a contractor or sub -contractor under this AGREEMENT shall comply with Federal administrative procedures in accordance with 49 CFR, Part 18, Uniform Administrative Requirements for Grants and Cooperative Agreements to State and Local Governments. _ADMINISTERING AGENCY agrees to comply with the provisions set Page 8 of 16 forth in 23 CFR Parts 140, 645 and 646 when contracting with railroad and utility'companies. 19. Any PROJECT costs for which ADMINISTERING AGENCY has received payment or credit that are determined by subsequent audit to be unallowable under OMB Circular A-87, 48 CFR, Chapter 1, Part 31, 23 CFR Parts 140, 645 and 646 or 49 CFR, Part 18, are subject to repayment by ADMINISTERING AGENCY to STATE. 20. Upon written demand by STATE, any overpayment to ADMINISTERING AGENCY of amounts invoiced to STATE shall be returned to STATE. 21. Should ADMINISTERING AGENCY fail to refund any moneys due STATE as provided herein or should ADMINISTERING AGENCY breach this AGREEMENT by failing to complete PROJECT without adequate justification and approval by STATE, then, within thirty (30) days of demand, or within such other 'period as may be agreed to in writing between the PARTIES hereto, STATE, acting through the State Controller, the State Treasurer, the CTC or any other public entity or agency, may intercept, withhold and demand the transfer of an amount equal to the amount paid by or owed to STATE for each PROJECT, from future apportionments, or any other funds due ADMINISTERING AGENCY from the Highway Users Tax Fund or any other sources of funds, and/or may also withhold approval of future STATE FUNDED projects proposed by ADMINISTERING AGENCY. 22.Should ADMINISTERING AGENCY be declared to be in breach of this AGREEMENT or otherwise in default thereof by STATE, and if ADMINISTERING AGENCY is constituted as a joint *keftwrrew-p�,• -1,.Fqfu State Controller, STATE is authorized to obtain reimbursement from whatever sources of funding are available, including the Withholding or transfer of funds, pursuant to Article IV - 21, from those constituent entities compng a joint powers authority or by bringing of an action against ADMINISTERING AGENCY or its constituent member entities, to recover all funds provided by STATE lereuider. 23. ADMINISTERING AGENCY acknowledges that the signatory party represents the ADMINISTERING AGENCY and further warrants that there is nothing within a Joint Powers 14wv Agreement, by which ADMINISTERING AGENCY was created, if any exists, that would restrict or otherwise limit STATE's ability to recover STATE FUNDS improperly spent by ADMINISTERING AGENCY in contravention of the terms of this AGREEMENT. Page 9 of 16 1. STATE reserves the right to conduct technical and financial audits of PROJECT work and records when determined to be necessary or appropriate and ADMINISTERING AGENCY agrees, and shall require its contractors and subcontractors to agree, to cooperate with STATE by making all appropriate and relevant PROJECT records available for audit and copying as required by paragraph three (3) of Article V. 3. For the purpose of determining compliance with Title 21i California Code of Regulationsi Chapter 21, section 2500 et seq., when applicablej and other matters connected. with the performance and costs of ADMINISTERING AGENCY's contracts with third parties pursuant to Government Code section 8546.7, ADMINISTERING AGENCY, ADMINISTERING AGENCY's contractors and subcontractors, and STATE shall each maintain and make available for inspection and audit all books, documentsi papers, accounting records, and other evidence pertaining to the performance of such contracts, including, but not limited to, the costs of administering those various contracts. All of the above -referenced parties shall make such AGREEMENT and PROGRAM SUPPLEMENT materials available at their respective offices at all reasonable times during the entire PROJECT period and for three (3) years from the date of final payment to ADMINISTERING AGENCY under any PROGRAM SUPPLEMENT. STATE, the California State Auditor, or any duily authorized representative of STATE or the United States, shall each have access to any books, records, and documents that are pertinent to a PROJECT for audits, examinations, excerpts, and transactions and ADMINISTERING AGENCY shall furnish copies thereof if requested. 4. ADMINISTERING AGENCY is required to have an audit in accordance with the ng e U t ct of OMB Circular A-133 if it receives a total of $500,000 or more in STATE FUNDS in a single fiscal year. The STATE FUNDS received under PROGRAM SUPPLEMENT are a part of the Catalogue of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) 20.205, Highway Planning and Research. 5. ADMINISTERING AGENCY agrees to include all PROGRAM SUPPLEMENTS adopting the terms of this AGREEMENT in the schedule of projects to be examined in ADMINISTERING AGENCY'S annual audit and in the schedule of projects to be examined under its single audit prepared in accordance with OMB Circular A-1 33. 6. ADMINISTERING AGENCY shall not award a construction contract over $10,000 or other contracts over $25,000 [excluding professional service contracts of the type which are required to be procured in accordance with Government Code sections 4525 (d), (e) and (f)] on the basis of a noncompetitive negotiation for work to be performed under this AGREEMENT without the prior written approval of STATE. All contracts awarded by ADMINISTERING AGENCY intended or used as local match credit must meet the requirements set forth in this AGREEMENT regarding local match funds. Page 10 of 16 7. Any subcontract entered into by ADMINISTERING AGENCY as a result of this AGREEMENT shall contain all of the provisions of Article IV, FISCAL PROVISIONS, and this ARTICLE V, AUDITS, THIRD -PARTY CONTRACTING, RECORDS RETENTION AND REPORTS and shall mandate that travel and per them reimbursements and third -party -contract reimbursements to subcontractors will be allowable as PROJECT costs only after those costs are incurred and paid for by the subcontractors. 8. To be eligible for local match credit, ADMINISTERING AGENCY must ensure that local match funds used for a PROJECT meet the fiscal provisions requirements outlined in ARTICLE IV in the same manner that is required of all other PROJECT expenditures. 9. In addition to the above, the pre -award requirements of third -party contractor/consultants with ADMINISTERING AGENCY should be consistent with LOCAL ASSISTANCE PROCEDURES. Page 11 of 16 ARTICLE V1 = MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS 9. ADMINISTERING AGENCY agrees to use all PROJECT funds reimbursed hereunder only for transportation purposes that are in conformance with Article XIX of the California State Constitution and other California laws. 2. ADMINISTERING AGENCY shall conform to all applicable State and Federal statutes and regulations, and the Local Assistance Program Guidelines and Local Assistance Procedures Manual as published by STATE and incorporated herein, including all subsequent approved revisions thereto applicable to PROJECT unless otherwise designated in the project -specific executed PROJECT SUPPLEMENT. 3. This AGREEMENT is subject to any additional restrictions, limitations, conditions, or any statute enacted by the State Legislature or adopted by the CTC that may affect the provisions, terms, or funding of this AGREEMENT in any manner. 4. ADMINISTERING AGENCY and the officers and employees of ADMINISTERING AGENCY, when engaged in the performance of this AGREEMENT, shall act in an independent capacity and not as officers, employees or agents of STATE. 5. Each project -specific PROGRAM SUPPLEMENT shall separately establish the terms and funding limits for each described PROJECT funded under this AGREEMENT and that PROGRAM SUPPLEMENT. No STATE FUNDS are obligated against this AGREEMENT. 6. ADMINISTERING AGENCY certifies that neither ADMINISTERING AGENCY nor its principals are suspended or debarred at the time of the execution of this AGREEMENT, and ADMINISTERING AGENCY agrees that it will notify STATE immediately in the event a suspension or a debarment occurs after the execution of this AGREEMENT. 7. ADMINISTERING AGENCY warrants, by execution of this AGREEMENT, that _no person or selling agency has been employed or retained to solicit or secure this AGREEMENT upon an agreement or understanding for a commission,_ percentage, brokerage, or contingent fee, excepting bona fide employees or bona fide established commercial or selling agencies maintained by ADMINISTERING AGENCY for thepurposeof securing business. For breach or violation of this warranty, STATE has the right to annul this AGREEMENT without liability, pay only for the value of the PROJECT work actually performed, or in STATE°s discretion, to deduct from the price of PROGRAM SUPPLEMENT consideration, or otherwise recover, the full amount of such commission, percentage, brokerage, or contingent fee. 8. In accordance with Public Contract Code section 10296, ADMINISTERING AGENCY hereby certifies under penalty of perjury that no more than one final unappealable finding of contempt of court by a federal court has been issued against ADMINISTERING AGENCY within the immediate preceding two (2) year period because of ADMINISTERING AGENCY°s failure to comply with an order of a federal court that orders ADMINISTERING AGENCY to comply with an order of the National Labor Relations Board. 9. ADMINISTERING AGENCY shall disclose any financial, business, or other relationship with STATE thatmayhave an impact upon the outcome of this AGREEMENT or any individual PROJECT encompassed within a PROGRAM SUPPLEMENT. -ADMINISTERING AGENCY shall also list current contractors who may have a financial interest in the outcome of a PROJECT undertaken pursuant to this AGREEMENT. Page 12 of 16 M 10. ADMINISTERING AGENCY hereby certifies that it does not now have nor shall it acquire any financial or business interest that would conflict with the performance of any PROJECT initiated under this AGREEMENT. 11. ADMINISTERING AGENCY warrants that this AGREEMENT was • obtained or secured through rebates, kickbacks or other unlawful consideration either promised or paid to any STATE employee. For breach or violation of this warranty, STATE shall have the right, in its sole AG T 49", W001W. W 166411 I@ W114111111INNOW10 CH 4 e. I (EAM • 12. Any dispute concerning a question • fact arising •- this AGREEMENT that is not disposed of by agreement shall •- decided • the STATE's • • who may consider any written or verbal evidence submitted by ADMINISTERING AGENCY. The decision of the Contract Officer, issued in writing, shall •- conclusive and binding • the PARTIES on all questions • fact considered anddetermined • the • Officer. 13. Neither the pending of a dispute nor its consideration • the • • will excuse the ADMINISTERING AGENCY from full and timely performance in accordance with the terms of this • • each PROGRAM •. 14. Neither STATE nor any o icer or employee thereof is responsible for any injury, damage or liability occurring by reason of anything done or omitted to be done by ADMINISTERING AGENCY under or in connection with any work, authority or jurisdiction of ADMINISTERING AGENCY • • this AGREEMENT. It is understood and agreed that ADMINISTERING AGENCY shall fully defendi indemnify and save harmless STATE and all of its officers and employees from all claims and suits or actions of every name, kind and description brought forth under, including but not limited to, tortuous, contractual, inverse condemnation or other theories or assertions of liability occurring by reason of anything done or omitted to be done by ADMINISTERING AGENCY u-ider tW,is AGREEWENT. 15. Neither ADMINISTERING AGENCY nor any officer or employee thereof is responsible for any injury, damage or liability occurring by reason of anything done or omitted to be done by, under or in connection with any work, authority or jurisdiction arising under this AGREEMENT. it is understood and agreed that STATE shall fully defend, indemnify and save harmless the ADMINISTERING AGENCY and all of its officers and employees from all claims, suits or actions of every name, kind and description brought forth under, including but not limited to, tortuous, contractual, inverse condemnation and other theories or assertions of liability occurring by reason of •. done •' omitted • be done by STATE under this AGREEMENT. 16. In the event of (a) ADMINISTERING AGENCY failing to timely proceed with effective PROJECT work in accordance with the project -specific PROGRAM SUPPLEMENT; (b) failing to maintain any applicable bonding requirements; and (c) otherwise materially violating the terms and conditions of this AGREEMENT and/or any PROGRAM SUPPLEMENT, STATE reserves the right to terminate funding for that PROJECT upon thirty (30) days' written notice to ADMINISTERING AGENCY. 17. No termination notice shall become effective if, within thirty (30) days after receipt of a Notice of Termination, ADMINISTERING AGENCY either cures the default involved or, if the default is not reasonably susceptible of cure within said thirty (30) day period the ADMINISTERING Page 13 of 16 AGENCY proceeds thereafter to complete that cure in, a manner and time line acceptable to STATE. 18. Any such termination shall be accomplished by delivery to ADMINISTERING AGENCY of a Notice of Termination, which notice shall become effective not less than thirty (30) days after receipt, specifying the reason for the termination, the extent to which funding of work under this AGREEMENT and the applicable PROGRAM SUPPLEMENT is terminated and the date upon which -such -ter m ]Q4009AW period before the effective termination date, ADMINISTERING AGENCY and STATE shall meet to attempt to resolve any dispute. In the event of such termination, STATE may proceed with the PROJECT work in a manner deemed proper by STATE. If STATE terminates funding for PROJECT with ADMINISTERING AGENCY for the reasons stated in paragraph sixteen (16) of ARTICLE VI, STATE shall pay ADMINISTERING AGENCY the sum due ADMINISTERING AGENCY under the PROGRAM SUPPLEMENT andlor'STATE-ap proved finance letter prior to termlnatlon,provided, however, ADMINISTERING AGENCY is not in default of the terms and conditions of this AGREEMENT or the project -specific PROGRAM,SUPPLEMENT and that the cost of any PROJECT completion to STATE shall first be deducted from any sum due ADMINISTERING AGENCY. 19. in the case of inconsistency or conflicts with the terms of this AGREEMENT and that of a project -specific PROGRAM SUPPLEMENT and/or Cooperative Agreement, the terms stated in that PROGRAM SUPPLEMENT and/or Cooperative Agreement shall prevail over those in this AGREEMENT. 20. Without the written c onsent of STATE, this AGREEMENT is not assignable ADMINISTERING AGENCY either in whole or in part. 21. No alteration or variation of the terms of this AGREEMENT shall be valid unless made in writing, and signed by the PARTIES, and no oral understanding or agreement not incorporated� herein shall be binding on any of the PARTIES. IN WITNESS WHEREOF� the parties have executed this AGREEMENT by their duly authorized ifficer. STATE OF CALIFORNIA DEPARTbFACJ*n9PiX�k�V9*rWdW B 5 1 NJ VA RIM I •IM E LOrt I FAINNI 1imMIGmErt Date 13 Sean Ashton,_May_0r City of Downey Representative Name & Title (Authorized Governing Body Representative) Date Attest To: Maria Alicia Duarte, CMC, City Clerk Approved as to fo Page 14 of 16 4'- 7vt t e M. Abich Garcia, City Attorney EXHIBIT A - FAIR EMPLOYMENT PRACTICES ADDENDUM 1. In the performance of this Agreement, ADMINISTERING AGENCY will not discriminate against any employee for employment because of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, age, ancestry or national origins physical disability, medical condition, marital status, political affiliation, family and medical care leave„ pregnancy leave,, or disability leave. ADMINISTERING AGENCY will take affirmative action to ensure that employees are treated during employment without regard to their race, sex, sexual orientation, color, religion, ancestry, or national origin, physical disability, medical condition, marital status, political affiliation, family and medical care leave, pregnancy leave, or disability leave. 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. ADMINISTERING AGENCY shall post in conspicuous places, available to employees for employment, notices to be provided by STATE setting forth the provisions of this Fair Employment section. 2. ADMINISTERING AGENCY, its contractor(s) and all subcontractors shall comply with the 'l✓ provisions of the Fair Employment and Housing Act (Gov. Code, 1290-0 et seq.), - and the applicable regulations promulgated thereunder (Cal. Code Regs., Title 2, 7285.0, et seq.). The applicable regulations of the Fair Employment and Housing Commission implementing Government Code section 12900(a -f), set forth in Chapter 5 of Division 4 of Title 2 of the California Code of Regulations are incorporated into this AGREEMENT by reference and made a part hereof as if set forth in full. Each of the ADMINISTERING AGENCY'S contractors and all subcontractors shall give written notice of their obligations under this clause to labor organizations with which they have a collective bargaining or other agreements, as appropriate. 3. ADMINISTERING AGENCY shall include the nondiscrimination and compliance provisions of this clause in all contracts and subcontracts to perform work under this AGREEMENT. -4. ADMINISTERING AGENCY will permit access to the records'of employment, employment advertisements, application forms, and other pertinent data and records by STATE, the State Fair Employment and Housing Commission, or any other agency of the State of California designated by STATE, for the purposes of investigation to ascertain compliance with the Fair Employment section of this Agreement. 5. Remedies for Willful Violation: (a) STATE may determine -a willful violation of the Fair Employment provision to have occurred upon receipt of a final judgment to that effect from a court in an action to which ADMINISTERING AGENCY was a party, or upon receipt of a written notice from the Fair Employment and Housing Commission that it has investigated and determined that ADMINISTERING AGENCY has violated the Fair Employment Practices Act and had issued an order under Labor Code section 1426 which has become final or has obtained an injunction under Labor Code section 1429. (b) For willful violation of this Fair Employment Provision, STATE shall have the right to terminate this Agreement either in whole or in part, and any loss or damage sustained by STATE in securing the goods or services thereunder shall be borne and paid for by ADMINISTERING AGENCY and by the surety under the performance bond, if any, and STATE may deduct from any moneys due Page 15 of 16 or thereafter may become due to ADMINISTERING AGENCY, the difference between the price named In the Agreement and the actual cost thereof to STATE to cure ADMINISTERING AGECY's breach of this Agreement. Page 16 of 16