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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11238Docusign Envelope ID: 62CECE20-9011-8987-81 BB-9AC28C282C20 ORDINANCE NO. 11238 AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF PUEBLO, A COLORADO MUNICIPAL CORPORATION, AND THE STATE OF COLORADO, ACTING BY AND THROUGH THE COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, PROJECT: SHO M086- 106 (27194) PRAIRIE AND ST CLAIR IMPROVEMENTS, ACCEPTING A GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $621,000, ESTABLISHING PROJECT ACCOUNT C12616, CDOT GRANT PRAIRIE & ST CLAIR, TRANSFERRING $69,000 FROM PROJECT ACCOUNT HUAN01, STREET RESURFACING PROJECT TO PROJECT ACCOUNT C12616, CDOT GRANT PRAIRIE & ST CLAIR PROJECT, BUDGETING AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $690,000, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE SAME BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF PUEBLO, that: SECTION 1. Project Account C12616, CDOT Grant Prairie & St Clair Project, is hereby established. SECTION 2. The Intergovernmental Agreement ("IGA") between the City of Pueblo ("City"), a Colorado Municipal Corporation, and the State of Colorado, acting with and through the Colorado Department of Transportation ("CDOT"), Project: SHO M086-106 (27194), Prairie and St Clair Intersection, a copy of which is attached hereto, having been approved as to form by the City Attorney, is hereby approved. SECTION 3. Funds in the amount of $69,000.00 are hereby transferred from Project Account HUAN01, Street Resurfacing to Project Account C12616, CDOT Grant Prairie & St Clair Project, and budgeted and appropriated for the CDOT Grant Prairie & St Clair Project Account, C12616. SECTION 4. Subject to encumbrances by the Colorado State Department of Transportation, funds in the amount of $621,000.00 are hereby budgeted and appropriated for the Prairie & St Clair Intersection Imp into Project Account C12616. SECTION 5. The Mayor is authorized to execute and deliver the IGA in the name of the City of Pueblo and the City Clerk is directed to affix the seal of the City thereto and attest same. SECTION 6. The officers of the City are authorized to perform any and all acts consistent with this Ordinance and IGA to implement the policies and procedures described herein. Docusign Envelope ID: 62CECE20-9011-8987-81 BB-9AC28C282C20 SECTION 7. This Ordinance shall become effective on the date of final action by the Mayor and City Council. Action by City Council: Introduced and initial adoption of Ordinance by City Council on July 13, 2026. Final adoption of Ordinance by City Council on July 27, 2026. DocuSignedby: President of City Council Action by the Mayor: Q Approved on ❑ Disapproved on 07/29/2026 based on the following objections: Mayor Action by City Council After Disapproval by the Mayor: ❑ Council did not act to override the Mayor's veto. ❑ Ordinance re -adopted on a vote of , on ❑ Council action on failed to override the Mayor's veto. President of City Council ATTEST 1.Docusignedby: City Clerk Docusign Envelope ID: 62CECE20-9011-8987-81 BB-9AC28C282C20 City Clerk's Office Item # R10 Ciify of PUEBLO m;µ ...w Background Paper for Proposed Ordinance COUNCIL MEETING DATE: July 27, 2026 TO: President Mark Aliff and Members of City Council CC: Mayor Heather Graham VIA: Clyde Bishop, City Clerk FROM: Andrew Hayes, Public Works Director SUBJECT: AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF PUEBLO, A COLORADO MUNICIPAL CORPORATION, AND THE STATE OF COLORADO, ACTING BY AND THROUGH THE COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, PROJECT: SHO M086-106 (27194) PRAIRIE AND ST CLAIR IMPROVEMENTS, ACCEPTING A GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $621,000, ESTABLISHING PROJECT ACCOUNT C12616, CDOT GRANT PRAIRIE & ST CLAIR, TRANSFERRING $69,000 FROM PROJECT ACCOUNT HUAN01, STREET RESURFACING PROJECT TO PROJECT ACCOUNT C12616, CDOT GRANT PRAIRIE & ST CLAIR PROJECT, BUDGETING AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $690,000, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE SAME SUMMARY: This Ordinance approves an Intergovernmental Agreement ("IGA") between Pueblo, a Colorado Municipal Corporation ("City") and the State of Colorado, Colorado Department of Transportation ("CDOT") accepting a grant in the amount of $621,000.00, creates Project Account C12616 for CDOT Grant Prairie & St Clair Project, transfers $69,000.00 for the required 10% match from Project Account HUAN01, and budgets and appropriates funds totaling $690,000.00 for the Project. PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION: Resolution 15519, dated February 26, 2024, awarded an Agreement for Professional Engineering Services in the amount of $142,250.00 to Olsson, Inc., for Project 23-146, Design for Intersection of Prairie and St. Clair. Resolution 15613, dated April 22, 2024, rescinded an Agreement for Professional Engineering Services with Olsson, Inc., awarded an Agreement for Professional Engineering Services with JR Engineering, Inc., in the amount of $145,890.00 for Docusign Envelope ID: 62CECE20-9011-8987-81 BB-9AC28C282C20 Project No. 23-146, Design for Intersection of Prairie and St. Clair. BACKGROUND: This Ordinance accepts the Highway Safety Improvements Program (SHO) grant award for Prairie and St Clair Intersection Improvements. The City submitted a grant to CDOT for the Prairie and St Clair Intersection Improvements Project. Although Prairie Avenue and St. Clair Avenue is a signalized intersection, the City identified this intersection as needing improvements due to the abnormally high number of broadside and rear end vehicle crashes. Prairie Avenue is a four -lane major arterial and St Clair functions as a minor arterial (although it is built like a 2 -lane collector). The intersection of Prairie and St. Clair has been on the City's Capital Improvement Plan since at least 2017, though it has never been funded. The Department of Public Works has reviewed and is familiar with the grant application, award, and associated draft agreement, and to the best of our knowledge and belief, the City has the present ability to comply with all monetary expenditures, special conditions, certifications and assurances therein contained. FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS: The matching funds in the amount of $69,000.00 will be transferred from Project Account HUAN01, Street Resurfacing to Project Account C12616, CDOT Grant Prairie & St Clair. Funds in the amount of $690,000.00 shall be budgeted and appropriated for Project Account C12616. BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: None. STAKEHOLDER PROCESS: None. ALTERNATIVES: Currently, there are no alternatives for completing the improvements without the funding from the Highway Safety Improvement Program funds. RECOMMENDATION: Approve the Ordinance. ATTACHMENTS: 1. Complete Draft OLA Pueblo (27194) 331003862 June 26, 2026 Docusign Envelope ID: A8594729-47B7-82B7-83E1-776C7B83D6DF OLA #: 331003862 Routing #:26-HA2-XC-00140 State of Colorado Intergovernmental Agreement Cover Page State Agency Agreement Maximum Amount Department of Transportation $690,000.00 Local Agency City of Pueblo Agreement Routing Number 26-HA2-XC-00140 Agreement Effective Date The later of the Effective Date or May 27, 2026 Project # SHO M086-106 (27194) Region # 2 Agreement Writer Clayton McClellan Agreement Description Agreement Expiration Date Prairie & St Clair Imp May 26, 2036 Exhibits and Order of Precedence The following Exhibits and attachments are included with this Agreement: 1. Exhibit A, Scope of Work 2. Exhibit B, Sample Option Letter 3. Exhibit C, Funding Provisions (Budget) 4. Exhibit D, Local Agency Resolution 5. Exhibit E, Local Agency Agreement Administration Checklist 6. Exhibit F, Certification for Federal -Aid Agreements 7. Exhibit G, Disadvantaged Business Enterprise 8. Exhibit H, Local Agency Procedures for Consultant Services 9. Exhibit I, Federal -Aid Agreement Provisions for Construction Agreements 10. Exhibit J, Additional Federal Requirements 11. Exhibit K, Sample Subrecipient Monitoring and Risk Assessment Form 12. Exhibit L, 2 C.F.R. Part 200 13. Exhibit M, Federal Treasury Provisions- Reserved In the event of a conflict or inconsistency between this Agreement and any Exhibit or attachment, such conflict or inconsistency shall be resolved by reference to the documents in the following order of priority: 1. The provisions of the other sections of the main body of this Agreement. 2. Exhibit A, Scope of Work 3. Exhibit M, Federal Treasury Provisions -Reserved. 4. Exhibit F, Certification for Federal -Aid Contracts. 5. Exhibit G, Disadvantaged Business Enterprise. 6. Exhibit I, Federal -Aid Contract Provisions for Construction Contracts. 7. Exhibit J, Additional Federal Requirements. LA.FED_4.30.26 Page 1 of 45 Docusign Envelope ID: A8594729-47B7-82B7-83E1-776C7B83D6DF OLA #: 331003862 Routing #:26-HA2-XC-00140 8. Exhibit K, Sample Sub -Recipient Monitoring and Risk Assessment Form. 9. Exhibit L, 2 C.F.R. Part 200. 10. Exhibit C, Funding Provisions. 11. Exhibit H, Local Agency Procedures for Consultant Services. 12. Exhibit B, Sample Option Letter. 13. Exhibit E, Local Agency Contract Administration Checklist 14. Exhibit D, Local Agency Resolution 15. Other exhibits in descending order of their attachment. Principal Representatives For the State: Matthew Pettit, Local Agency Coordinator CDOT, Region 2 5615 Wills Blvd. Pueblo, CO 81008 Matthew.pettit@state.co.us 719-248-0378 For Local Agency: Kelly Grisham, Project Coordinator City of Pueblo 211 East D Street Pueblo, CO 81003 kgrisham@pueblo.us 719-553-2254 LA.FED_4.30.26 Page 2 of 45 Docusign Envelope ID: A8594729-47B7-82B7-83E1-776C7B83D6DF OLA #: 331003862 Routing #:26-HA2-XC-00140 Signature Page THE PARTIES HERETO HAVE EXECUTED THIS CONTRACT Each person signing this Contract represents and warrants that he or she is duly authorized to execute this Contract and to bind the Party authorizing his or her signature. Local Agency State of Colorado City of Pueblo Jared S. Polis, Governor Department of Transportation Signed by'. Shoshana M. Lew, Executive Director By: Heather Graham, Mayor 8/18/2026 Date. Local Agency City of Pueblo DocuSigned by: *ATTEST* By: Clyde Bishop, City Clerk Date: 8/18/2026 State Controller Robert Jaros, CPA, MBA, JD nsigned by: ovt By: Coloradorepartment of Transportation Effective Date: 8/18/2026 11 Docu/Signed by: By: Keith Stefanik, P.E., Chief Engineer Date: 8/18/2026 Legal Review Philip J. Weiser, Attorney General N/A By: Assistant Attorney General Date: In accordance with §24-30-202, C.R.S., this Contract is not valid until signed and dated above by the State Controller or an authorized delegate. LA.FED_4.30.26 Page 3 of 45 Docusign Envelope ID: A8594729-47B7-82B7-83E1-776C7B83D6DF OLA #: 331003862 Routing #:26-HA2-XC-00140 Table Of Contents 1. Parties........................................................................................................... 5 2. Term And Agreement Effective Date............................................................. 5 3. Authority........................................................................................................ 5 4. Purpose......................................................................................................... 6 5. Definitions...................................................................................................... 6 6. Scope Of Work............................................................................................ 10 7. Payments..................................................................................................... 17 8. Reporting - Notification................................................................................ 24 9. Local Agency Records................................................................................. 25 10. Confidential Information -State Records....................................................... 26 11. Conflicts Of Interest..................................................................................... 28 12. Insurance..................................................................................................... 29 13. Termination.................................................................................................. 33 14. Breach......................................................................................................... 34 15. Remedies.................................................................................................... 34 16. Dispute Resolution...................................................................................... 36 17. Notices And Representatives...................................................................... 37 18. Rights In Work Product And Other Information ............................................37 37 19. General Provisions...................................................................................... 39 20. Colorado Special Provisions (Colorado Fiscal Rule 3-3) ............................. 42 21. Federal Requirements................................................................................. 44 22. Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) ................................................. 45 LA.FED_4.30.26 Page 4 of 45 Docusign Envelope ID: A8594729-47B7-82B7-83E1-776C7B83D6DF OLA #: 331003862 Routing #:26-HA2-XC-00140 Agreement Provisions 1. PARTIES This Agreement is entered into by and between Local Agency named on the Signature and Cover Page for this Agreement (Local Agency), and the STATE OF COLORADO acting by and through the State agency named on the Signature and Cover Page for this Agreement (the State or CDOT). Local Agency and the State agree to the terms and conditions in this Agreement. 2. TERM AND AGREEMENT EFFECTIVE DATE A. Agreement Effective Date This Agreement shall not be valid or enforceable until the Agreement Effective Date (as defined in §5), and Agreement Funds shall be expended within the dates shown in Exhibit C for each respective phase (Phase Performance Period(s). The State shall not be bound by any provision of this Agreement before the Agreement Effective Date, and shall have no obligation to pay Local Agency for any Work performed or expense incurred before 1) the Agreement Effective Date of this original Agreement; except as described below in §7.D of this Agreement; 2) before the Encumbering Document for the respective phase and the official Notice to Proceed for the respective phase; or 3) after the Final Phase Performance End Date, as shown in Exhibit C. Additionally, the State shall have no obligation to pay Local Agency for any Work performed or expense incurred (i) after the Agreement Expiration Date, (ii) after the required billing deadline specified below in §7.B.i.e.of this Agreement, (iii) or the expiration of "Special Funding" if applicable, whichever is sooner. If any of the funding has milestones that must be met by a certain date or an expiration date of the funds, then the State's obligation to pay those funds ends if milestones are not timely met or on the expiration of those funds and no payments will be made after that date. Otherwise, Agreement Funds will continue until the Agreement Expiration Date. Funds with milestone deadlines and/or an expiration date are shown on Exhibit A. B. Initial Term and Extension The Parties' respective performances under this Agreement shall commence on the Agreement Effective Date shown on the Signature and Cover Page for this Agreement and shall terminate on the Agreement Expiration Date as shown on the Signature and Cover Page for this Agreement, unless sooner terminated or further extended in accordance with the terms of this Agreement. Upon request of Local Agency, the State may, in its sole discretion, extend the term of this Agreement by Option Letter pursuant to §7.E.iv below. If the Work will be performed in multiple phases, the Phase Performance Period of each phase is detailed in Exhibit C. 3. AUTHORITY Authority to enter into this Agreement exists in the law as follows: A. Federal Authority LA.FED_4.30.26 Page 5 of 45 Docusign Envelope ID: A8594729-47B7-82B7-83E1-776C7B83D6DF OLA #: 331003862 Routing #:26-HA2-XC-00140 Pursuant to Title I, Subtitle A, of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), and to applicable provisions of Title 23 (Highways) of the United States Code (U.S.C.) and implementing regulations at Title 23 (Highways) of the Code of Federal Regulations (C.F.R.), as may be amended, (collectively referred to hereinafter as the Federal Provisions), certain Federal funds have been and are expected to continue to be allocated for transportation projects requested by Local Agency and eligible under the Surface Transportation Improvement Program that has been proposed by the State and approved by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), pursuant to Title 49 U.S.C. (Transportation) Chapter 53 (Public Transportation) and Title 23, U.S.C., as amended by the IIJA, the Fixing America's Surface Transportation Act (FAST), or other Federal laws that Federal Transit Administration (FTA) administers. B. State Authority Pursuant to Colorado Revised Statutes (C.R.S.) §43-1-223 and applicable portions of the Federal Provisions, the State is responsible for the general administration and supervision of the performance of projects in the program, including the administration of Federal funds for a program project performed by a Local Agency under a contract with the State. This Agreement is executed under the authority of C.R.S. §§29-1-203, 43-1-110, 43-1-116, 43-2-101(4)(c) and 43-2-104.5. 4. PURPOSE The purpose of this Agreement is to disburse Federal and State funds if applicable to the Local Agency pursuant to CDOT's Stewardship Agreement with the FHWA, and pursuant to agreement with the U.S. Department of the Treasury (USDT) and/or FTA as shown in Exhibit C. 5. DEFINITIONS The following terms shall be construed and interpreted as follows A. "Agreement" means this Agreement, including all attached Exhibits, all documents incorporated by reference, all referenced statutes, rules and cited authorities, and any future modifications thereto. Agreement is used interchangeably with Contract. B. "Agreement Effective Date" means the date on which this Agreement is approved and signed by the Colorado State Controller or designee, as shown on the Signature and Cover Page for this Agreement. C. "Agreement Expiration Date" means the date on which this Agreement expires, as shown on the Signature and Cover Page for this Agreement. D "Agreement Funds" means the funds that have been appropriated, designated, encumbered, or otherwise made available for payment by the State under this Agreement. E. "Award" means an award by a Recipient to a Subrecipient funded in whole or in part by a Federal Award. The terms and conditions of the Federal Award flow down to the Award unless the terms and conditions of the Federal Award specifically indicate otherwise. LA.FED_4.30.26 Page 6 of 45 Docusign Envelope ID: A8594729-47B7-82B7-83E1-776C7B83D6DF OLA #: 331003862 Routing #:26-HA2-XC-00140 F. "Breach of Agreement" means the failure of a Party to perform any of its obligations in accordance with this Agreement, in whole or in part or in a timely or satisfactory manner. The institution of proceedings under any bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization or similar law, by or against Local Agency, or the appointment of a receiver or similar officer for Local Agency or any of its property, which is not vacated or fully stayed within 30 days after the institution of such proceeding, shall also constitute a breach. If Local Agency or any Contractor or Consultant is debarred or suspended under C.R.S. §24-109-105, at any time during their performance under this Agreement, then such debarment or suspension shall constitute a breach. G. "Budget" means the budget for the Work described in Exhibit C. H. "Business Day" means any day in which the State is open and conducting business, but shall not include Saturday, Sunday, or any day on which the State observes one of the holidays listed in C.R.S.§24-11-101(1). I. "Consultant" means a professional engineer or designer hired by Local Agency to design the Work Product. J. "Contract" means this Agreement, including all attached Exhibits, all documents incorporated by reference, all referenced statutes, rules and cited authorities, and any future modifications thereto. Contract and Agreement are used interchangeably. K. "Contractor" means the general construction contractor hired by Local Agency to construct the Work. L. "CORA" means the Colorado Open Records Act, C.R.S. §§24-72-200.1 et seq. M. "Encumbering Document" means a document that authorizes a formal obligation of funds, typically done through an "Option Letter" as set forth in §7.E. N. "Evaluation" means the process of examining Local Agency's Work and rating it based on criteria established in §6, Exhibit A and Exhibit E. O. "Exhibits" means the following exhibits attached to this Agreement: i. Exhibit A, Scope of Work. ii. Exhibit B, Sample Option Letter. iii. Exhibit C, Funding Provisions iv. Exhibit D, Local Agency Resolution v. Exhibit E, Local Agency Contract Administration Checklist vi. Exhibit F, Certification for Federal -Aid Contracts vii. Exhibit G, Disadvantaged Business Enterprise viii. Exhibit H, Local Agency Procedures for Consultant Services ix. Exhibit I, Federal -Aid Contract Provisions for Construction Contracts x. Exhibit J, Additional Federal Requirements LA.FED_4.30.26 Page 7 of 45 Docusign Envelope ID: A8594729-47B7-82B7-83E1-776C7B83D6DF OLA #: 331003862 Routing #:26-HA2-XC-00140 xi. Exhibit L, Sample Sub -Recipient Monitoring and Risk Assessment Form xii. Exhibit M, 2 C.F.R. Part 200 xiii. Exhibit N, Federal Treasury Provisions (Reserved) P. "Federal Award" means an award of Federal financial assistance or a cost - reimbursement contract by a Federal Awarding Agency to a Recipient. It also means an agreement setting forth the terms and conditions of the Federal Award. The term does not include payments to a contractor or payments to an individual that is a beneficiary of a Federal program. Q. "Federal Awarding Agency" means a Federal agency providing a Federal Award to a Recipient. R. "FHWA" means the Federal Highway Administration, which is one of the 10 Operating Administrations under the Office of the Secretary of Transportation at the U.S. Department of Transportation. FHWA provides stewardship over the construction, maintenance and preservation of the Nation's highways and tunnels. FHWA is the Federal Awarding Agency for the Federal Award which may be the subject of this Agreement. S. "Force Account Construction" means a method of payment where the Local Agency is reimbursed for the actual costs of labor, materials, and equipment, plus a predetermined percentage for overhead and profit. T. "FTA" means Federal Transit Administration. U. "Goods" means any movable material acquired, produced, or delivered by Local Agency as set forth in this Agreement and shall include any movable material acquired, produced, or delivered by Local Agency in connection with the Services. V. "Incident" means any accidental or deliberate event that results in or constitutes an imminent threat of the unauthorized access or disclosure of State Confidential Information or of the unauthorized modification, disruption, or destruction of any State Records. W. "Initial Term" means the time period defined in §2.B. X. "Local Agency Manual" means a manual to assist Local Agency personnel involved in the design, construction and management of State and Federally funded projects. It is available on CDOT's website or can be provided to Local Agency upon request. Y. "Local Funds" means the funds provided by the Local Agency as their obligated contribution to the Federal and/or State Awards to receive the Federal and/or State funding. Z. "Notice to Proceed" means the letter issued by the State to the Local Agency stating the date the Local Agency can begin Work subject to the conditions of this Agreement. AA. "OMB" means the Executive Office of the President, Office of Management and Budget. LA.FED_4.30.26 Page 8 of 45 Docusign Envelope ID: A8594729-47B7-82B7-83E1-776C7B83D6DF OLA #: 331003862 Routing #:26-HA2-XC-00140 BB. "Oversight" means the term as it is defined in the Stewardship Agreement between CDOT and the FHWA. CC. "Party" means the State or Local Agency, and "Parties" means both the State and Local Agency. DD. "PII" means personally identifiable information including, without limitation, any information maintained by the State about an individual that can be used to distinguish or trace an individual`s identity, such as name, social security number, date and place of birth, mother`s maiden name, or biometric records; and any other information that is linked or linkable to an individual, such as medical, educational, financial, and employment information. PII includes, but is not limited to, all information defined as personally identifiable information in C.R.S. §24-72-501 "PII" shall also mean "personal identifying information" as set forth at C.R.S. § 24-74-102, et seq. EE. "Recipient" means the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT). FF. "Services" means the services to be performed by Local Agency as set forth in this Agreement and shall include any services to be rendered by Local Agency in connection with the Goods and shall include any maintenance. GG. "Special Funding" means an award by Federal agency or the State which may include but is not limited to one (1) or a combination of Congressional Earmark, Multimodal Transportation & Mitigation Options Funding, Revitalizing Main Streets, Safer Main Streets and/or any other applicable funds. HH. "State Confidential Information" shall include, but is not limited to, PII and State personnel records not subject to disclosure under CORA. State Confidential Information shall not include information or data concerning individuals that is not deemed confidential but nevertheless belongs to the State, which has been communicated, furnished, or disclosed by the State to Contractor which (i) is subject to disclosure pursuant to CORA; (ii) is already known to Contractor without restrictions at the time of its disclosure to Contractor; (iii) is or subsequently becomes publicly available without breach of any obligation owed by Contractor to the State; (iv) is disclosed to Contractor, without confidentiality obligations, by a third party who has the right to disclose such information; or (v) was independently developed without reliance on any State Confidential Information. II. "State Fiscal Rules" means the fiscal rules promulgated by the Colorado State Controller pursuant to C.R.S. §24-30-202(13)(a). JJ. "State Fiscal Year" means a 12 -month period beginning on July 1 of each calendar year and ending on June 30 of the following calendar year. If a single calendar year follows the term, then it means the State Fiscal Year ending in that calendar year. JJ. "State Records" means all State data, information, and records, regardless of physical form, including, but not limited to, information subject to disclosure under CORA. LA.FED_4.30.26 Page 9 of 45 Docusign Envelope ID: A8594729-47B7-82B7-83E1-776C7B83D6DF OLA #: 331003862 Routing #:26-HA2-XC-00140 KK. "Sub -Award" means this Award by the State to Local Agency funded in whole or in part by a Federal Award and/or State funds. The terms and conditions of the Federal Award and/or the State funds flow down to this Sub -Award unless the terms and conditions of the Federal Award and/or State funds specifically indicate otherwise. LL. "Subcontractor" means third parties, if any, engaged by Local Agency to aid in performance of the Work. MM. "Subrecipient" means a non -Federal entity that receives a sub -award from a Recipient to carry out part of a Federal program but does not include an individual that is a beneficiary of such program. A Subrecipient may also be a recipient of other Federal Awards directly from a Federal Awarding Agency. For purposes of this Agreement, Local Agency is a subrecipient. NN. "Uniform Guidance" means Title 2 (Federal Financial Assistance) C.F.R Chapter 200 (Uniform Administration Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards) in its entirety. 00. "USDT" means the United States Department of the Treasury which is the national treasury and finance department of the Federal government of the United States where it serves as an executive department and is the Federal Awarding Agency for the Federal Award which may be the subject of this Agreement. PP. "Work" means the delivery of the Goods and performance of the Services in compliance with CDOT's Local Agency Manual described in this Agreement. QQ. "Work Product" means the tangible and intangible results of the Work, whether finished or unfinished, including drafts. Work Product includes, but is not limited to, documents, text, software (including source code), research, reports, proposals, specifications, plans, notes, studies, data, images, photographs, negatives, pictures, drawings, designs, models, surveys, maps, materials, ideas, concepts, know-how, and any other results of the Work. "Work Product" does not include any material that was developed prior to the Agreement Effective Date that is used, without modification, in the performance of the Work. Any other term used in this Agreement that is defined in an Exhibit shall be construed and interpreted as defined in that Exhibit. 6. SCOPE OF WORK Local Agency shall complete the Work as described in and in accordance with the provisions of this Agreement, the provisions of Exhibit A, and the Local Agency Manual. The State shall have no liability to compensate Local Agency for the delivery of any Goods or the performance of any Services that are not specifically set forth in this Agreement. Work may be divided into multiple phases that have separate periods of performance. The State may not compensate for Work that Local Agency performs outside of its designated Phase Performance Period. The Phase Performance Periods, including, but not limited to Design, Construction, Miscellaneous, Right of Way, Utilities, and/or Environment phases, are identified LA.FED_4.30.26 Page 10 of 45 Docusign Envelope ID: A8594729-47B7-82B7-83E1-776C7B83D6DF OLA #: 331003862 Routing #:26-HA2-XC-00140 in Exhibit C. The State may unilaterally modify Exhibit C from time to time, at its sole discretion, as listed in §7.E of this Agreement. A. Local Agency Commitments Design If the Work includes preliminary design, final design, design work sheets, or special provisions and estimates (collectively referred to as the "Plans"), Local Agency shall ensure that Local Agency it and its Contractors and Subcontractors comply with and are responsible for satisfying the following requirements: a. Perform or provide the Plans to the State. b. Prepare final design in accordance with the requirements of the latest edition of the American Association of State Highway Transportation Officials (AASHTO) manual or other standard, such as the Uniform Building Code, as approved by the State. c. Prepare provisions and estimates in accordance with the most current version of the State's Roadway and Bridge Design Manuals and Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction or Local Agency specifications if approved by the State. d. Include details of any required detours in the Plans to prevent any interference of the construction Work and to protect the travelling public. e. Stamp the Plans as produced by a Colorado registered professional engineer. f. Provide final assembly of Plans and all other necessary documents to the State pursuant to §17. g. Ensure the Plans are accurate and complete. h. The Plans shall be considered final when approved in writing by CDOT, and when final, the Plans will be deemed incorporated herein. Local Agency shall make no further changes in the Plans following the award of the construction contract to Contractor unless expressly agreed to in writing by the Parties. ii. Local Agency Work a. Local Agency shall comply with the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) 42 U.S.C. § 12101, et seq., and applicable Federal regulations and standards as contained in the procedural directive "ADA Accessibility Requirements in CDOT Transportation Projects". b. Local Agency shall afford the State ample opportunity to review the Plans and shall make any changes in the Plans LA.FED_4.30.26 Page 11 of 45 Docusign Envelope ID: A8594729-47B7-82B7-83E1-776C7B83D6DF OLA #: 331003862 Routing #:26-HA2-XC-00140 that are directed by the State to comply with FHWA requirements. c. Local Agency may enter into a contract with a Consultant to perform all or any portion of the Plans and/or construction administration. Provided, however, if Federal -aid funds are involved in the cost of such Work to be done by such Consultant, such Consultant contract (and the performance provision of the Plans under the contract) must comply with all applicable requirements of 23 C. F. R. Part 172 and with any procedures implementing those requirements as provided by the State, including those in Exhibit H. If Local Agency enters into a contract with a Consultant for the Work Local Agency must strictly comply with all the following requirements: 1. Local Agency Local Agency shall submit a certification that procurement of any Consultant contract complies with the requirements of 23 C.F.R. 172.5 prior to entering such Consultant contract, subject to the State's approval. If not approved by the State, Local Agency shall not enter such Consultant contract. 2. Local Agency shall ensure that all changes in the Consultant contract have prior approval by the State and FHWA and that they are in writing. Immediately after the Consultant contract has been awarded, one copy of the executed Consultant contract and any amendments shall be submitted to the State. 3. Local Agency shall require that all bills under the Consultant contract comply with the State's standardized billing format. 4. Local Agency (and any Consultant) shall comply with 23 C.F.R.172.5(b) and (d) and use the CDOT procedures described in Exhibit H to administer the Consultant contract. 5. Local Agency may request to expedite any CDOT approval of its procurement process and/or Consultant contract by submitting a letter to CDOT from Local Agency's attorney/authorized representative certifying compliance with Exhibit H and 23 C.F.R. 172.5(b) and (d). iii. Construction If the Work includes construction, Local Agency shall perform the construction in accordance with the approved design Plans and/or administer the construction in accordance with Exhibit E. Such administration shall include, but is not necessarily limited to, Work inspection and testing; approving sources of materials; performing required plant and shop inspections; documentation of contract LA.FED_4.30.26 Page 12 of 45 Docusign Envelope ID: A8594729-47B7-82B7-83E1-776C7B83D6DF OLA #: 331003862 Routing #:26-HA2-XC-00140 payments, testing and inspection activities; preparing and approving pay estimates; preparing, approving and securing the funding for contract modification orders and minor contract revisions; processing construction Contractor claims; construction supervision; and meeting the quality control requirements of the FHWA/CDOT Stewardship Agreement, as described in Exhibit E. a. The State may, after providing written notice of the reason for the suspension to Local Agency, suspend the Work, in whole or in part, due to the failure of Local Agency or its Contractor to correct conditions which are unsafe for workers or for such periods as the State may deem necessary due to unsuitable weather, or for conditions considered unsuitable for the prosecution of the Work, or for any other condition or reason deemed by the State to be in the public interest. 1. If the CDOT Engineer suspends the Work the suspension will be lifted when the conditions that led to the suspension are corrected. This requires the Local Agency or its Contractor to submit a plan for corrective measures to ensure the Work progresses safely and satisfactorily in the future. The CDOT Engineer will issue a notice to resume Work. b. Local Agency shall be responsible for the following: 1. Appointing a qualified professional engineer, licensed in the State of Colorado, as Local Agency Project Engineer (LAPE), to perform engineering administration. The LAPE shall administer the Work in accordance with this Agreement, the requirements of the construction contract and applicable State procedures, as defined in the CDOT Local Agency Manual. 2. For the construction Services, advertising the call for bids, following its approval by the State, and awarding the construction contract(s) to the lowest responsible bidder(s). a. All Local Agency's advertising and bid awards pursuant to this Agreement shall comply with applicable requirements of 23 U.S.C. §112 and 23 C.F.R. Parts 633 and 635 and C.R.S. § § 24- 92-101 et seq. Those requirements include, without limitation, that Local Agency and its Contractor(s) incorporate Form 1273 (Exhibit I) in its entirety, verbatim, into any subcontract(s) for Services as terms and conditions thereof, as required by 23 C.F.R. 633.102(e). b. Local Agency may accept or reject the proposal of the apparent low bidder for Work on which LA.FED_4.30.26 Page 13 of 45 Docusign Envelope ID: A8594729-47B7-82B7-83E1-776C7B83D6DF OLA #: 331003862 Routing #:26-HA2-XC-00140 competitive bids have been received. Local Agency must accept or reject such bids within three (3) working days after they are publicly opened. c. If Local Agency accepts bids and makes awards that exceed the amount of available Agreement Funds, Local Agency shall provide the additional funds necessary to complete the Work or not award such bids. d. The requirements of §6.A.iii.b.2 also apply to any advertising and bid awards made by the State. e. The State (and in some cases FHWA) must approve in advance all Force Account Construction, and Local Agency shall not initiate any such Services until the State issues a written Notice to Proceed to Local Agency. iv. Right of Way (ROW) and Acquisition/Relocation a. If Local Agency purchases a ROW for a State highway the Local Agency shall convey the ROW to CDOT promptly upon the completion of the project/construction. b. Any acquisition/relocation activities shall comply with all applicable Federal and State statutes and regulations, including but not limited to, the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970, as amended, 49 C.F.R. Part 24 (Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies for Federal and Federally Assisted Programs), as amended, CDOT's Right of Way Manual, and CDOT's applicable Policy and Procedural Directives. c. The Parties' respective responsibilities for ensuring compliance with acquisition, relocation and incidentals depend on the level of Federal participation as detailed in CDOT's Right of Way Manual, which is available at CDOT's website or can be provided to Local Agency upon request; however, the State always retains certain oversight responsibilities. d. The Parties' respective responsibilities at each level of Federal participation in CDOT's Right of Way Manual, and the State's reimbursement of Local Agency costs will be determined pursuant the following categories: 1. Right of way acquisition (3111) for Federal participation and non -participation; 2. Relocation activities, if applicable (3109); and LA.FED_4.30.26 Page 14 of 45 Docusign Envelope ID: A8594729-47B7-82B7-83E1-776C7B83D6DF OLA #: 331003862 Routing #:26-HA2-XC-00140 3. Right of way incidentals, if applicable (expenses incidental to acquisition/relocation of right of way 3114). e. If Exhibit C indicates that funds are allocated to ROW, such funds shall be transferred to CDOT's ROW division for payment to Local Agency and processing as follows: 1. Local Agency shall use the appropriate Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) for Local Agency Acquisition or MOA for Temporary Easement/Local Agency Acquisition forms for ROW acquisition (or such agreements as amended); 2. Within 30 days or more prior to closure of the project by CDOT, Local Agency shall submit to CDOT the following (ROW Payment Packet): a. Certificate of Cost of Right of Way Form (executed by Local Agency); b. CDOT Local Agency Reimbursement Request Form (executed by Local Agency); c. Fair Market Value (FMV) or Waiver Valuation for each ROW acquisition; d. Recommendation for Settlement, if applicable; e. Copy of check or other proof of payment for ROW; f. Signed MOAs between Local Agency and land owners; g. Recorded Deeds and/or MOAs; h. Parcel Negotiation Record and Agent's Certificate; and i. Copies of FMV Offer Letters. All forms are available on CDOT's website at: codot.gov/business/manuals/right-of-way-manual or can be provided to Local Agency upon request. 3. If CDOT's ROW Manager accepts the ROW Payment Packet, the ROW Manager shall countersign the CDOT Local Agency Reimbursement Request Form and Certificate of Cost of Right of Way Form; 4. CDOT ROW shall perform a successful TIN match for issuance of the warrant; and 5. CDOT ROW shall submit a Warrant Request to the CDOT Controller Delegate for approval of payment to Local Agency. The CDOT Controller Delegate shall LA.FED_4.30.26 Page 15 of 45 Docusign Envelope ID: A8594729-47B7-82B7-83E1-776C7B83D6DF OLA #: 331003862 Routing #:26-HA2-XC-00140 execute the Warrant Request prior to issuance of payment to Local Agency for ROW. v. Utilities If necessary, Local Agency shall be responsible for obtaining all proper clearance(s) and/or approval(s) from any utility company that may become involved in the Work. Prior to the Work being advertised for bids, Local Agency shall certify in writing to the State that all such clearances and/or approvals have been obtained. vi. Railroads If the Work involves modification of a railroad company's facilities and such modification will be accomplished by the railroad company, Local Agency shall make timely application to the Public Utilities Commission (PUC) requesting the PUC's order providing for the installation of the proposed improvements. Local Agency shall not proceed with that part of the Work before obtaining the PUC's order. Local Agency shall also establish contact with the railroad company involved for the purpose of complying with applicable provisions of 23 C.F.R. 646, subpart B, concerning Federal -aid projects involving railroad facilities, and: a. Execute an agreement with the railroad company setting out what work is to be accomplished and the location(s) thereof, and which costs shall be eligible for Federal participation. b. Obtain the railroad's detailed estimate of the cost of the Work. c. Establish future maintenance responsibilities for the proposed installation. d. Proscribe in the agreement the future use or dispositions of the proposed improvements in the event of abandonment or elimination of a grade crossing. e. Establish future repair and/or replacement responsibilities, as between the railroad company and the Local Agency, in the event of accidental destruction or damage to the installation. vii. Environmental Obligations Local Agency shall perform all Work in accordance with the requirements of current applicable Federal and State environmental regulations, including but not limited to the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA) as applicable. viii. Maintenance Obligations Local Agency shall maintain and operate the Work constructed under this Agreement at its own cost and expense during the Work's useful life, in a manner satisfactory to the State and FHWA. If the Work is on a State Highway, Local Agency is responsible for all maintenance LA.FED_4.30.26 Page 16 of 45 Docusign Envelope ID: A8594729-47B7-82B7-83E1-776C7B83D6DF OLA #: 331003862 Routing #:26-HA2-XC-00140 in accordance with the Division of Authority pursuant to C.R.S. §43- 2-135. Additionally, a separate Maintenance & Operations Agreement may be entered into by the Parties. Local Agency shall make proper provisions for such maintenance obligations each year. Local Agency shall conduct such maintenance and operations in accordance with all applicable statutes, ordinances, and regulations pertaining to maintaining such improvements. The State and FHWA may make periodic inspections to verify that such Work is being adequately maintained. ix. Monitoring Obligations Local Agency shall respond in a timely manner to and participate fully in the monitoring activities described in §7.F.vi. B. State's Commitments The State will perform a final project inspection of the Work as a quality control/assurance activity. When all Work has been satisfactorily completed, the State will sign the FHWA Form 1212. ii. Notwithstanding any consents or approvals given by the State for the Plans, the State shall not be liable or responsible in any manner for the design, details or construction of any Work constituting major structures designed by, or that are the responsibility of, Local Agency, as identified in Exhibit E. 7. PAYMENTS A. Maximum Amount Payments to Local Agency are limited to the unpaid, obligated balance subject to fund(s) availability of the Agreement Funds set forth in Exhibit C. The State shall not pay Local Agency any amount under this Agreement that exceeds the Agreement Maximum set forth in Exhibit C. B. Payment Procedures Invoices and Payment a. The State shall pay Local Agency in the amounts and in accordance with conditions set forth in Exhibit C. b. Local Agency shall initiate payment requests by invoice to the State, in a form and manner approved by the State. c. The State shall pay each invoice within 45 days following the State's receipt of that invoice, so long as the amount invoiced correctly represents Work completed by Local Agency and previously accepted by the State during the term that the invoice covers. If the State determines that the amount of any invoice is not correct, then Local Agency shall make all changes necessary to correct that invoice. After a Local Agency provides the State with a corrected and accepted invoice, the State shall pay such corrected and accepted invoice within 45 days. LA.FED_4.30.26 Page 17 of 45 Docusign Envelope ID: A8594729-47B7-82B7-83E1-776C7B83D6DF OLA #: 331003862 Routing #:26-HA2-XC-00140 d. The acceptance of an invoice shall not constitute acceptance of any Work performed or deliverables provided under the Agreement. e. If a project is funded in part with Federal and/or State Special Funding there may be an expiration date for the funds. The expiration date applies to Federal and/or State funds and local funds used to match these funds as shown on Exhibit A. To receive payment or credit for the match, Work (i) must be completed or substantially completed, as outlined in the terms of the grant, prior to the expiration date of the Special Funding and (ii) invoiced in compliance with all the rules and requirements outlined in the award applicable to of the funding. The acceptance of an invoice shall not constitute acceptance of any Work performed or deliverables provided under the Agreement. ii. Interest Amounts not paid by the State within 45 days after the State's acceptance of the invoice shall bear interest on the unpaid balance beginning on the 46th day at the rate of 1% per month, as required by C.R.S. §24-30-202(24)(a), until paid in full; provided, however, that interest shall not accrue on unpaid amounts that the State disputes in writing. Local Agency shall invoice the State separately for accrued interest on delinquent amounts, and the invoice shall reference the delinquent payment, the number of days interest to be paid and the interest rate. iii. Payment Disputes If Local Agency disputes any calculation, determination, or amount of any payment, Local Agency shall notify the State in writing of its dispute within 30 days following the earlier occurrence of Local Agency's receipt of the payment or notification of the determination or calculation of the payment by the State. The State will review the information presented by Local Agency and may make changes to the State's determination based on this review. The calculation, determination, or payment amount that results from the State's review shall not be subject to additional dispute under this subsection. No payment subject to a dispute under this subsection shall be due until after the State has concluded its review, and the State shall not pay any interest on any amount during the period it is subject to dispute under this subsection. iv. Available Funds -Contingency -Termination a. The Parties are prohibited by law from making commitments beyond the term of the current State Fiscal Year. In addition to all other payment conditions and/or limitations included within this Agreement and/or applicable law, any potential Payment to Local Agency beyond the current State Fiscal Year or fiscal year is expressly contingent on the LA.FED_4.30.26 Page 18 of 45 Docusign Envelope ID: A8594729-47B7-82B7-83E1-776C7B83D6DF OLA #: 331003862 Routing #:26-HA2-XC-00140 appropriation and continuing availability of Agreement Funds in any subsequent State Fiscal Year or fiscal year (as provided in the Colorado Special Provisions). Payments to be made pursuant to this Agreement shall be made only from Agreement Funds, and the State's liability for such payments shall be limited to the amount remaining of such Agreement Funds. If State, Federal, or other funds are not appropriated, or otherwise become unavailable to fund this Agreement, the Parties may, upon written notice, terminate this Agreement, in whole or in part, without incurring further liability. The Parties shall, however, remain obligated to pay for Services, Goods, and the Work that are delivered and accepted prior to the effective date of notice of termination, and termination pursuant to this §7.b.iv.a shall otherwise be treated as if this Agreement were terminated in the public interest as described in §13.A. v. Erroneous Payments The State may recover, at the State's sole discretion, payments made to Local Agency in error for any reason, including, but not limited to, overpayments or improper payments, and unexpended or excess funds received by Local Agency. The State may recover such payments by deduction from subsequent payments under this Agreement, deduction from any payment due under any other contracts, grants, or agreements between the State and Local Agency, or by any other appropriate method for collecting debts owed to the State. The close out of a Federal Award does not affect the right of FHWA or the State to disallow costs and recover funds based on a later audit or other review. Any cost disallowance recovery is to be made within the Record Retention Period (as defined below in §9.A.). vi. Federal Recovery The close out of a Federal Award does not affect the right of the Federal Awarding Agency or the State to disallow costs and recover funds based on a later audit or other review. Any cost disallowance recovery is to be made within the Record Retention Period, as defined below. C. Local Agency Funds Local Agency shall provide its obligated contribution funds as outlined in §7.A. and Exhibit C. Local Agency shall have raised and/or allocated the full amount of its funds prior to the Agreement Effective Date and shall report to the State regarding the status of such funds upon request. Local Agency's obligation to pay all or any part of any matching funds, whether direct or contingent, only extend to funds duly and lawfully appropriated for the purposes of this Agreement by the authorized representatives of Local Agency and paid into Local Agency's treasury. Local Agency represents to the State that the amount designated "Local Agency Funds" in Exhibit C LA.FED_4.30.26 Page 19 of 45 Docusign Envelope ID: A8594729-47B7-82B7-83E1-776C7B83D6DF OLA #: 331003862 Routing #:26-HA2-XC-00140 has been legally appropriated for the purpose of this Agreement by its authorized representatives and paid into its treasury. Local Agency may evidence such obligation by an appropriate ordinance/resolution or other authority letter expressly authorizing Local Agency to enter into this Agreement and to expend its match share of the Work. A copy of any ordinance/resolution or authority letter is attached hereto as Exhibit D if applicable. Local Agency does not by this Agreement irrevocably pledge present cash reserves for payments in future fiscal years, and this Agreement is not intended to create a multiple -fiscal year debt of Local Agency. Local Agency shall not pay or be liable for any claimed interest, late charges, fees, taxes, or penalties of any nature, except as required by Local Agency's laws or policies. D. Reimbursement of Local Agency Costs The State shall reimburse Local Agency's allowable costs, not exceeding the Agreement Maximum amount set forth in Exhibit C, subject to fund(s) availability, described in §7. However, any costs incurred by Local Agency prior to the Agreement Effective Date shall not be reimbursed absent specific allowance of pre -award costs and indication that the Federal Award funding is retroactive. The State shall pay Local Agency for costs or expenses incurred or performance by the Local Agency prior to the Agreement Effective Date, only if (1) the Agreement Funds involve Federal funding and (2) Federal laws, rules, and regulations applicable to the Work provide for such retroactive payments to the Local Agency. Any such retroactive payments shall comply with State Fiscal Rules and be made in accordance with the provisions of this Agreement. The applicable principles described in 2 C.F.R. Part 200 shall govern the State's obligation to reimburse all costs incurred by Local Agency and submitted to the State for reimbursement hereunder, and Local Agency shall comply with all such principles. The State shall reimburse Local Agency for the Federal -aid share of properly documented costs related to the Work after review and approval thereof, subject to the provisions of this Agreement and Exhibit C. If this Agreement involves State Funds, the State does not by this Agreement irrevocably pledge present cash reserves for payments in future fiscal years, and this Agreement is not intended to create a multiple -fiscal year debt of the State. State shall not pay or be liable for any claimed interest, late charges, fees, taxes, or penalties of any nature, except as required by State laws or policies. Local Agency costs for Work performed prior to the Agreement Effective Date shall not be reimbursed absent specific allowance of pre -award costs and indication that the Federal Award funding is retroactive. Local Agency costs for Work performed after any Performance Period End Date for a respective phase of the Work is not reimbursable. Allowable costs shall be limited to the following: i. Reasonable and necessary to accomplish the Work and for the Goods and Services provided; and ii. Actual net cost to Local Agency (i.e. the price paid minus any items of value received by Local Agency that reduces the cost actually incurred). LA.FED_4.30.26 Page 20 of 45 Docusign Envelope ID: A8594729-47B7-82B7-83E1-776C7B83D6DF OLA #: 331003862 Routing #:26-HA2-XC-00140 E. Unilateral Modification of Agreement Funds Budget or Agreement/ Phase Term by State Option Letter The State may, at its sole discretion, issue an "Option Letter" to Local Agency to add or modify Work phases in the Work schedule in Exhibit C if such modifications do not increase total budgeted Agreement Funds. Such Option Letters shall amend and update Exhibit C. Option Letters shall not be deemed valid until signed by the State Controller or an authorized delegate. This Option Letter is NOT a Notice to Proceed. Modification of Exhibit C by unilateral Option Letter is permitted only in the specific scenarios listed below in §7.E.i, ii, iii, and iv. The State will exercise such options by providing Local Agency a fully executed Option Letter, in a form substantially equivalent to Exhibit B. Such fully executed Option Letters will be automatically incorporated into this Agreement. Option to Begin a Phase and/or Increase or Decrease the Encumbrance Amount The State may require by Option Letter that Local Agency begin a new Work phase that may include Design, Construction, Environmental, Utilities, ROW Incidentals and/or Miscellaneous Work (but may not include Right of Way Acquisition/Relocation or Railroads) as detailed in Exhibit A. Such Option Letters may only modify the other terms and conditions specifically enumerated in §7.E.i, ii, iii, and/or iv as long as the Agreement Maximum Amount remains the same. The State may also change the funding sources if the amount budgeted remains the same and the Local Agency contribution does not increase. The State may also issue an Option Letter to increase and/or decrease the total encumbrance amount of one (1) or more existing Work phases, Right of Way Acquisition/Relocation, or Railroads, as long as the total amount of budgeted Agreement Funds remains the same. This must be done within 120 days of changing the encumbrance amount. Option to Transfer Funds from One Phase to Another Phase. The State may require or permit Local Agency to transfer Agreement Funds from one (1) Work phase (Design, Construction, Environmental, Utilities, ROW Incidentals or Miscellaneous) to another phase. The Agreement Funds transferred from one (1) Work phase to another are subject to the same terms and conditions stated in the original Agreement with the total budgeted Agreement Funds remaining the same. The State may unilaterally exercise this option by providing a fully executed Option Letter to Local Agency, in a form substantially equivalent to Exhibit B with an amended Exhibit C. iii. Option to Exercise Options i and ii. The State may require Local Agency to add a Work phase as detailed in Exhibit A and encumber and transfer Agreement Funds from one (1) Work phase to another. The addition of a Work phase and encumbrance and transfer of Agreement Funds are subject to the same terms and conditions stated in the original Agreement with the LA.FED_4.30.26 Page 21 of 45 Docusign Envelope ID: A8594729-47B7-82B7-83E1-776C7B83D6DF OLA #: 331003862 Routing #:26-HA2-XC-00140 total budgeted Agreement Funds remaining the same. The State may unilaterally exercise this option by providing a fully executed Option Letter to Local Agency before the initial targeted start date of the Work phase, in a form substantially equivalent to Exhibit B with an amended Exhibit C. iv. Option to Extend Agreement/Phase Term. The State, at its sole discretion, shall have the option to extend the term of this Agreement and/or update a Work Phase Performance Period, as outlined in Exhibit C. To exercise this option, the State shall provide written notice to the Local Agency in a form substantially equivalent to Exhibit B with an amended Exhibit C. F. Accounting Local Agency shall establish and maintain accounting systems in accordance with generally accepted accounting standards (a separate set of accounts, or as a separate and integral part of its current accounting scheme). Such accounting systems shall, at a minimum, provide as follows: Local Agency Performing the Work If Local Agency is performing the Work, Local Agency shall document all allowable costs, including any approved Services contributed by Local Agency or subcontractors, using payrolls, time records, invoices, contracts, vouchers, and other applicable records. ii. Local Agency -Checks or Draws Checks issued or draws made by Local Agency shall be made or drawn against properly signed vouchers detailing the purpose thereof. Local Agency shall keep on file all checks, payrolls, invoices, contracts, vouchers, orders, and other accounting documents in the office of Local Agency, clearly identified, readily accessible, to the extent feasible, separate, and apart from all other Work documents. iii. State -Administrative Services The State may perform any necessary administrative support services required hereunder. Local Agency shall reimburse the State for the costs of any such services from the budgeted Agreement Funds as provided for in Exhibit C. If FHWA Agreement Funds are or become unavailable, or if Local Agency terminates this Agreement prior to the Work being approved by the State or otherwise completed, then all actual incurred costs of such services and assistance provided by the State shall be reimbursed to the State by Local Agency at its sole expense. iv. Local Agency -Invoices Local Agency's invoices shall describe in detail the reimbursable costs incurred by Local Agency for which it seeks reimbursement, the dates such costs were incurred and the amounts thereof, and Local Agency shall not submit more than one invoice per month. LA.FED_4.30.26 Page 22 of 45 Docusign Envelope ID: A8594729-47B7-82B7-83E1-776C7B83D6DF OLA #: 331003862 Routing #:26-HA2-XC-00140 v. Invoicing Within 60 Days The State shall not be liable to reimburse Local Agency for any costs invoiced more than 60 days after the date on which the costs were incurred, including costs included in Local Agency's final invoice. The State may withhold final payment to Local Agency at the State's sole discretion until completion of final audit by the State. Any costs incurred by Local Agency that are not allowable under 2 C.F.R. Part 200 shall be Local Agency's responsibility, and the State will deduct such disallowed costs from any payments due to Local Agency. The State will not reimburse costs for Work performed after the Performance Period End Date for a respective Work phase. The State will not reimburse costs for Work performed prior to Performance Period End Date, but for which an invoice is received more than 60 days after the Performance Period End Date. vi. Risk Assessment & Monitoring Pursuant to 2 C.F.R. 200.331(b), CDOT will evaluate Local Agency's risk of noncompliance with Federal statutes, regulations, and terms and conditions of this Agreement. Local Agency shall complete a Risk Assessment Form (Exhibit K) when that may be requested by CDOT. The risk assessment is a quantitative and/or qualitative determination of the potential for Local Agency's non-compliance with the requirements of the Federal Award. The risk assessment will evaluate some or all the following factors: a. Experience: Factors associated with the experience and history of the Subrecipient with the same or similar Federal Awards or grants. b. Monitoring/Audit: Factors associated with the results of the Subrecipient's previous audits or monitoring visits, including those performed by the Federal Awarding Agency, when the Subrecipient also receives direct Federal funding. Include audit results if Subrecipient receives single audit, where the specific award being assessed was selected as a major program. c. Operation: Factors associated with the significant aspects of the Subrecipient's operations, in which failure could impact the Subrecipient's ability to perform and account for the contracted goods or services. d. Financial: Factors associated with the Subrecipient's financial stability and ability to comply with financial requirements of the Federal Award. e. Internal Controls: Factors associated with safeguarding assets and resources, deterring and detecting errors, fraud and theft, ensuring accuracy and completeness of accounting data, producing reliable and timely financial and management information, and ensuring adherence to its policies and plans. LA.FED_4.30.26 Page 23 of 45 Docusign Envelope ID: A8594729-47B7-82B7-83E1-776C7B83D6DF OLA #: 331003862 Routing #:26-HA2-XC-00140 f. Impact: Factors associated with the potential impact of a Subrecipient's non-compliance to the overall success of the program objectives. g. Program Management: Factors associated with processes to manage critical personnel, approved written procedures, and knowledge of rules and regulations regarding Federal -aid projects. Following Local Agency's completion of the Risk Assessment Tool (Exhibit K), CDOT will determine the level of monitoring it will apply to Local Agency's performance of the Work. This risk assessment may be re-evaluated after CDOT begins performing monitoring activities. G. Close Out Local Agency shall close out this Award within 90 days after the Final Phase Performance End Date or sooner termination of this Agreement. Close out requires Local Agency's submission to the State of all deliverables defined in this Agreement, and Local Agency's final reimbursement request or invoice. The State will withhold 5% of allowable costs until all final documentation has been submitted and accepted by the State as substantially complete. Once final documentation has been received by the State and payment has been made, any remaining funds can be liquidated from the project. If FHWA, USDT or FTA has not closed this Federal Award within one (1) year and 90 days after the Final Phase Performance End Date due to Local Agency's failure to submit required documentation, then Local Agency may be prohibited from applying for new Federal or State Awards through the State until such documentation is submitted and accepted. Additionally, the Local Agency will not be able to access any funds on any new or existing projects until such documentation is submitted and accepted. 8. REPORTING - NOTIFICATION A. Quarterly Reports In addition to any reports required pursuant to any exhibit, for any contract having a term longer than three (3) months, Local Agency shall submit, on a quarterly basis, a written report specifying progress made for each specified performance measure and standard in this Agreement. Such progress report shall be in accordance with the procedures developed and prescribed by the State. Progress reports shall be submitted to the State not later than 10 Business Days following the end of each calendar quarter or at such time as otherwise specified by the State. B. Litigation Reporting If Local Agency is served with a pleading or other document in connection with an action before a court or other administrative decision making body, and such pleading or document relates to this Agreement or may affect Local Agency's ability to perform its obligations under this Agreement, Local Agency shall, within 10 days after being served or other receipt of such LA.FED_4.30.26 Page 24 of 45 Docusign Envelope ID: A8594729-47B7-82B7-83E1-776C7B83D6DF OLA #: 331003862 Routing #:26-HA2-XC-00140 pleading or other document, notify the State of such action and deliver copies of such pleading or document to the State's principal representative identified on the Cover Page as noted in §17. C. Performance and Final Status Local Agency shall submit all financial, performance and other reports to the State no later than 60 calendar days after the Final Phase Performance End Date or sooner termination of this Agreement, containing an Evaluation of Subrecipient's performance and the final status of Subrecipient's obligations hereunder. D. Violations Reporting Local Agency must disclose, in a timely manner, in writing to the State and FHWA, all violations of Federal or State criminal law involving fraud, bribery, or gratuity violations potentially affecting the Federal Award. Penalties for noncompliance may include suspension or debarment (2 C.F.R. Part 180 OMB Guidelines to Agencies on Government -Wide Debarment and Suspension). E. Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act (FFATA) Reporting Local Agency shall submit Executive Compensation Information according to 2 CFR Part 170, Appendix A as may be amended from time to time. 9. LOCAL AGENCY RECORDS A. Maintenance Local Agency shall make, keep, maintain, and allow inspection and monitoring by the State of a complete file of all records, documents, communications, notes and other written materials, electronic media files, and communications, pertaining in any manner to the Work or the delivery of Services (including, but not limited to the operation of programs) or Goods hereunder. Local Agency shall maintain such records for a period (Record Retention Period) pursuant to the requirements of the funding source and for a minimum of three (3) years following the date of submission to the State of the final expenditure report, whichever is longer, or if this Award is renewed quarterly or annually, from the date of the submission of each quarterly or annual report, respectively. If any litigation, claim, or audit related to this Award starts before expiration of the Record Retention Period, the Record Retention Period shall extend until all litigation, claims, or audit findings have been resolved and final action taken by the State or Federal Awarding Agency. The Federal Awarding Agency, a cognizant agency for audit, oversight or indirect costs, and the State, may notify Local Agency in writing that the Record Retention Period shall be extended. For records for real property and equipment, the Record Retention Period shall extend three (3) years following final disposition of such property. B. Inspection LA.FED_4.30.26 Page 25 of 45 Docusign Envelope ID: A8594729-47B7-82B7-83E1-776C7B83D6DF OLA #: 331003862 Routing #:26-HA2-XC-00140 Records during the Record Retention Period. Local Agency shall make Local Agency Records available during normal business hours at Local Agency's office or place of business, or at other mutually agreed upon times or locations, upon no fewer than two (2) Business Days' notice from the State, unless the State determines that a shorter period of notice, or no notice, is necessary to protect the interests of the State. C. Monitoring The State will monitor Local Agency's performance of its obligations under this Agreement using procedures as determined by the State. The State shall monitor Local Agency's performance in a manner that does not unduly interfere with Local Agency's performance of the Work. Local Agency shall allow the State to perform all monitoring required by the Uniform Guidance, based on the State's risk analysis of Local Agency. The State shall have the right, in its sole discretion, to change its monitoring procedures and requirements at any time during the term of this Agreement. If Local Agency enters into a subcontract with an entity that would also be considered a Subrecipient, then the subcontract entered into by Local Agency shall contain provisions permitting both Local Agency and the State to perform all monitoring of that Subcontractor in accordance with the Uniform Guidance. D. Final Audit Report Local Agency shall promptly submit to the State a copy of any final audit report of an audit performed on Local Agency's records that relates to or affects this Agreement or the Work, whether the audit is conducted by Local Agency or a third party. Additionally, if Local Agency is required to perform a single audit under 2 C.F.R. 200.501, et seq., then Local Agency shall submit a copy of the results of that audit to the State within the same timeline as the submission to the Federal government. 10. CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION -STATE RECORDS A. Confidentiality Local Agency shall hold and maintain, and cause all Subcontractors to hold and maintain, any and all State Records that the State provides or makes available to Local Agency for the sole and exclusive benefit of the State, unless those State Records are otherwise publicly available at the time of disclosure or are subject to disclosure by Local Agency under CORA. Local Agency shall not, without prior written approval of the State, use for Local Agency's own benefit, publish, copy, or otherwise disclose to any third party, or permit the use by any third party for its benefit or to the detriment of the State, any State Records, except as otherwise stated in this Agreement. Local Agency shall provide for the security of all State Confidential Information in accordance with all policies promulgated by the Colorado Office of Information Security and all applicable laws, rules, policies, publications, and guidelines. Local Agency shall immediately forward any request or demand for State Records to the State's principal representative. Local Agency shall immediately forward any request or demand for State Records to the State's principal representative. LA.FED_4.30.26 Page 26 of 45 Docusign Envelope ID: A8594729-47B7-82B7-83E1-776C7B83D6DF OLA #: 331003862 Routing #:26-HA2-XC-00140 B. Other Entity Access and Nondisclosure Agreements Local Agency may provide State Records to its agents, employees, assigns and Subcontractors as necessary to perform the Work, but shall restrict access to State Confidential Information to those agents, employees, assigns and Subcontractors who require access to perform their obligations under this Agreement. Local Agency shall ensure all such agents, employees, assigns, and Subcontractors sign nondisclosure agreements with provisions at least as protective as those in this Agreement, and that the nondisclosure agreements are always in force the agent, employee, assign, or Subcontractor has access to any State Confidential Information. Local Agency shall provide copies of those signed nondisclosure agreements to the State upon request. C. Use, Security, and Retention Local Agency shall use, hold, and maintain State Confidential Information in compliance with any and all applicable laws and regulations in facilities located within the United States and shall maintain a secure environment that ensures confidentiality of all State Confidential Information wherever located. Local Agency shall provide the State with access, subject to Local Agency's reasonable security requirements, for purposes of inspecting and monitoring access and use of State Confidential Information and evaluating security control effectiveness. Upon the expiration or termination of this Agreement, Local Agency shall return State Records provided to Local Agency or destroy such State Records and certify to the State that it has done so, as directed by the State. If Local Agency is prevented by law or regulation from returning or destroying State Confidential Information, Local Agency warrants it will guarantee the confidentiality of, and cease to use, such State Confidential Information. D. Incident Notice and Remediation If Local Agency becomes aware of any Incident, it shall notify the State immediately and cooperate with the State regarding recovery, remediation, and the necessity to involve law enforcement, as determined by the State. Unless Local Agency can establish that none of Local Agency or any of its agents, employees, assigns, or Subcontractors are the cause or source of the Incident, Local Agency shall be responsible for the cost of notifying each person who may have been impacted by the Incident. After an Incident, Local Agency shall take steps to reduce the risk of incurring a similar type of Incident in the future as directed by the State, which may include, but is not limited to, developing, and implementing a remediation plan that is approved by the State at no additional cost to the State. E. Data Protection and Handling Local Agency shall ensure that all State Records and Work Product in the possession of Local Agency or any Subcontractors are protected and handled in accordance with the requirements of this Agreement, including the requirements of any Exhibits hereto, at all times. F. Safeguarding Personally Identifying Information (PII) LA.FED_4.30.26 Page 27 of 45 Docusign Envelope ID: A8594729-47B7-82B7-83E1-776C7B83D6DF OLA #: 331003862 Routing #:26-HA2-XC-00140 If Local Agency or any of its Subcontracts will or may receive PII under this Agreement, Local Agency shall provide for the security for such P11, in a manner and form acceptable to the State, including, without limitation, State non -disclosure requirements, use of appropriate technology, security practices, computer access security, data access security, data storage encryption, data transmission encryption, security inspections, and audits. Local Agency shall be a "Third Party Service Provider" as defined in C.R.S. §24-73-103(1)(i), and shall maintain security procedures and practices consistent with C.R.S. §§24-73-101 et seq. In addition, as set forth in C.R.S. §24-74-102, et seq., Local Agency and Contractor, including, but not limited to, Local Agency and Contractor's employees, agents, and Subcontractors, agrees not to share any PII with any third parties for the purpose of investigating for, participating in, cooperating with, or assisting with Federal immigration enforcement. 11. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST A. Actual Conflicts of Interest Local Agency shall not engage in any business or activities or maintain any relationships that conflict in any way with the full performance of the obligations of Local Agency under this Agreement. Such a conflict of interest would arise when a Local Agency or Subcontractor's employee, officer or agent were to offer or provide any tangible personal benefit to an employee of the State, or any member of his or her immediate family or his or her partner, related to the award of, entry into or management or oversight of this Agreement. Officers, employees, and agents of Local Agency may neither solicit nor accept gratuities, favors or anything of monetary value from contractors or parties to subcontracts. B. Apparent Conflicts of Interest Local Agency acknowledges that, with respect to this Agreement, even the appearance of a conflict of interest shall be harmful to the State's interests. Absent the State's prior written approval, Local Agency shall refrain from any practices, activities or relationships that reasonably appear to be in conflict with the full performance of Local Agency's obligations under this Agreement. C. Disclosure to the State If a conflict or the appearance of a conflict arises, or if Local Agency is uncertain whether a conflict or the appearance of a conflict has arisen, Local Agency shall submit to the State a disclosure statement setting forth the relevant details for the State's consideration. Failure to promptly submit a disclosure statement or to follow the State's direction regarding the actual or apparent conflict constitutes a Breach of Agreement. D. Acknowledgement Local Agency acknowledges that all State employees are subject to the ethical principles described in C.R.S. §24-18-105. Local Agency further acknowledges that State employees may be subject to the requirements of C.R.S. §24-18-105 with regard to this Agreement. LA.FED_4.30.26 Page 28 of 45 Docusign Envelope ID: A8594729-47B7-82B7-83E1-776C7B83D6DF OLA #: 331003862 Routing #:26-HA2-XC-00140 12. INSURANCE Local Agency shall obtain and maintain and ensure that each Contactor, Consultant, and Subcontractor shall obtain and maintain, insurance as specified in this section at all times during the term of this Agreement. All insurance policies required by this Agreement that are not provided through self-insurance shall be issued by insurance companies with an AM Best rating of A -VIII or better. A. Local Agency Insurance Local Agency is a "public entity" within the meaning of the Colorado Governmental Immunity Act, C.R.S. §24-10-101, et seq., (GIA) and shall maintain at all times during the term of this Agreement such liability insurance, by commercial policy or self-insurance, as is necessary to meet its liabilities under the GIA. B. Contractor, Consultant, and Subcontractor Requirements Local Agency shall ensure that each Contractor, Consultant, and Subcontractor that is a public entity within the meaning of the GIA, maintains at all times during the terms of this Agreement, such liability insurance, by commercial policy or self-insurance, as is necessary to meet the Contractor and Subcontractor's obligations under the GIA. Local Agency shall ensure that each Contractor and Subcontractor that is not a public entity within the meaning of the GIA, maintains at all times during the terms of this Agreement all of the following insurance policies: Workers' Compensation Workers' compensation insurance as required by state statute, and employers' liability insurance covering all Local Agency or Subcontractor employees acting within the course and scope of their employment. General Liability Commercial general liability insurance written on an Insurance Services Office occurrence form, covering premises operations, fire damage, independent contractors, products and completed operations, blanket contractual liability, personal injury, and advertising liability with minimum limits depending on the amount of the Agreement Maximum Amount including any Amendments. a. Agreements $50,000,000 or less: $1,000,000 each occurrence; 2. $2,000,000 general aggregate; 3. $2,000,000 products aggregate; and 4. $50,000 any one (1) fire. and completed operations 5. Completed Operations coverage shall be provided for a minimum period of one (1) year following final acceptance of work. If any aggregate limit is reduced below $1,000,000 because of claims made or paid, the Contractor shall immediately obtain additional LA.FED_4.30.26 Page 29 of 45 Docusign Envelope ID: A8594729-47B7-82B7-83E1-776C7B83D6DF OLA #: 331003862 Routing #:26-HA2-XC-00140 insurance to restore the full aggregate limit and furnish the certificate or other satisfactory document. b. Agreements greater than $50,000,000 up to $100,000,000: 1. $5,000,000 each occurrence which may combined with the umbrella insurance amount to reach the minimum threshold; 2. $10,000,000 general aggregate which may combined with the umbrella insurance amount to reach the minimum threshold; 3. $2,000,000 products and completed operations aggregate; and 4. $50,000 any one (1) fire. 5. Completed Operations coverage shall be provided for a minimum period of one (1) year following final acceptance of work. If any aggregate limit is reduced below $1,000,000 because of claims made or paid, the Contractor shall immediately obtain additional insurance to restore the full aggregate limit and furnish the certificate or other satisfactory document. c. Agreements greater than $100,000,000: 1. $10,000,000 each occurrence which may be combined with the umbrella insurance amount to reach the minimum threshold; 2. $20,000,000 general aggregate which may combined with the umbrella insurance amount to reach the minimum threshold; 3. $2,000,000 products and completed operations aggregate; and 4. $50,000 any one (1) fire. 5. Completed Operations coverage shall be provided for a minimum period of one (1) year following final acceptance of work. If any aggregate limit is reduced below $1,000,000 because of claims made or paid, the Contractor shall immediately obtain additional insurance to restore the full aggregate limit and furnish the certificate or other satisfactory document. iii. Automobile Liability Automobile liability insurance covering any auto (including owned, hired, and non -owned autos) with a minimum limit of $1,000,000 each accident combined single limit. iv. Professional Liability Insurance (this insurance requirement only applies if the Contractor, Consultant, and/or Subcontractor is LA.FED_4.30.26 Page 30 of 45 Docusign Envelope ID: A8594729-47B7-82B7-83E1-776C7B83D6DF OLA #: 331003862 Routing #:26-HA2-XC-00140 providing professional services including, but not limited to, engineering, architectural, landscape architectural, professional surveying, industrial hygiene services, or any other commonly understood professional service). Professional liability insurance covering any damages caused by an error, omission or any negligent act with minimum limits depending on the amount of the Agreement Maximum Amount including any Amendments. a. Agreements $50,000,000 or less: 1. $1,000,000 each occurrence; 2. $1,000,000 general aggregate; 3. Each Contractor, Consultant, and Subcontractor that is not a public entity within the meaning of this GIA shall renew and maintain Professional Liability Insurance as outlined above for a minimum of one year following final acceptance of Work. b. Agreements greater than $50,000,000 up to $100,000,000: 1. $5,000,000 each occurrence which may be combined with the umbrella insurance amount to reach the minimum threshold; 2. $10,000,000 general aggregate which may be combined with the umbrella insurance amount to reach the minimum threshold; and 3. Each Contractor, Consultant, and Subcontractor that is not a public entity within the meaning of this GIA shall renew and maintain Professional Liability Insurance as outlined above for a minimum of one year following final acceptance of Work. c. Agreements greater than $100,000,000: 1. $10,000,000 each occurrence which may be combined with the umbrella insurance amount to reach the minimum threshold; 2. $20,000,000 general aggregate which may be combined with the umbrella insurance amount to reach the minimum threshold; 3. Each Contractor, Consultant, and Subcontractor that is not a public entity within the meaning of this GIA shall renew and maintain Professional Liability Insurance as outlined above for a minimum of one year following final acceptance of Work. v. Umbrella or Excess Liability Insurance LA.FED_4.30.26 Page 31 of 45 Docusign Envelope ID: A8594729-47B7-82B7-83E1-776C7B83D6DF OLA #: 331003862 Routing #:26-HA2-XC-00140 Umbrella or Excess Liability Insurance with minimum limits of $1,000,000 or as needed to meet minimum threshold for general liability insurance in 12.B.ii.b & c. This policy shall become primary in the event the primary Liability Policy limits are impaired or exhausted. C. Additional Insured The State shall be named as additional insured on all commercial general liability policies (leases and construction contracts require additional insured coverage for completed operations) and umbrella or excess liability policies required of Local Agency's Contractors, Consultants, and Subcontractors. In the event of cancellation of any commercial general liability policy, the carrier shall provide at least 10 days prior written notice to State. D. Primacy of Coverage Coverage required of Local Agency and each Contractor, Consultant, and Subcontractor shall be primary over any insurance or self-insurance program carried by Local Agency or the State. E. Cancellation All commercial insurance policies shall include provisions preventing cancellation or non -renewal, except for cancellation based on non-payment of premiums, without at least 30 days prior notice to Local Agency and Local Agency shall forward such notice to the State in accordance with §17 within seven (7) days of Local Agency's receipt of such notice. F. Subrogation Waiver All commercial insurance policies secured or maintained by Local Agency or its Contractors, Consultants, and Subcontractors in relation to this Agreement shall include clauses stating that each carrier shall waive all rights of recovery under subrogation or otherwise against Local Agency or the State, its agencies, institutions, organizations, officers, agents, employees, and volunteers. G. Certificates For each commercial insurance plan provided by Local Agency under this Agreement, Local Agency shall provide to the State certificates evidencing Local Agency's insurance coverage required in this Agreement within seven (7) Business Days following the Agreement Effective Date. Local Agency shall provide to the State certificates evidencing Contractor, Consultant, and Subcontractor insurance coverage required under this Agreement within seven (7) Business Days following the Agreement Effective Date, except that, if Local Agency's subcontract is not in effect as of the Agreement Effective Date, Local Agency shall provide to the State certificates showing Contractor, Consultant, and Subcontractor insurance coverage required under this Agreement within seven (7) Business Days following Local Agency's execution of the subcontract. No later than 15 days before the expiration date of Local Agency's or any Contractor, Consultant, LA.FED_4.30.26 Page 32 of 45 Docusign Envelope ID: A8594729-47B7-82B7-83E1-776C7B83D6DF OLA #: 331003862 Routing #:26-HA2-XC-00140 and Subcontractor's coverage, Local Agency shall deliver to the State certificates of insurance evidencing renewals of coverage. At any other time during the term of this Agreement, upon request by the State, Local Agency shall, within seven (7) Business Days following the request by the State, supply to the State evidence satisfactory to the State of compliance with the provisions of this §12. 13. TERMINATION A. Early Termination in the Public Interest The State is entering into this Agreement to serve the public interest of the State of Colorado. If this Agreement ceases to further the public interest of the State or if State, Federal or other funds used for this Agreement are not appropriated timely or otherwise become unavailable to fund this Agreement the State, in its discretion, may terminate this Agreement in whole or in part. This subsection shall not apply to a termination of this Agreement by the State for Breach of Agreement by Local Agency, which shall be governed by §14 of this Agreement. Method and Content The State shall notify Local Agency by providing written notice to Local Agency of the termination and be in accordance with §17. The notice shall specify the effective date of the termination and whether it affects all or a portion of this Agreement. Obligations and Rights Upon receipt of a termination notice for termination in the public interest, Local Agency shall be subject to §15.A.i.a. Iii. Payments If the State terminates this Agreement in the public interest, the State shall pay Local Agency an amount equal to the percentage of the total reimbursement payable under this Agreement that corresponds to the percentage of Work satisfactorily completed and accepted, as determined by the State, less payments previously made. Additionally, if this Agreement is less than 60% completed, as determined by the State, the State may reimburse Local Agency for a portion of actual out-of-pocket expenses, not otherwise reimbursed under this Agreement, incurred by Local Agency which are directly attributable to the uncompleted portion of Local Agency's obligations, provided that the sum of any and all reimbursement shall not exceed the Agreement Maximum Amount specified on Exhibit C payable to Local Agency hereunder. B. Termination Due to Project Completion This Agreement may be terminated early upon project completion after the final invoice has been paid. The Local Agency must submit an invoice they have indicated is the final invoice to CDOT. Once that invoice has been paid any remaining funds can be liquidated from the project. The State shall notify Local Agency by providing written notice to Local Agency of the LA.FED_4.30.26 Page 33 of 45 Docusign Envelope ID: A8594729-47B7-82B7-83E1-776C7B83D6DF OLA #: 331003862 Routing #:26-HA2-XC-00140 termination in accordance with §17 of this Agreement. The notice shall specify the effective date of the termination and will be the Agreement Expiration Date. C. Termination by Mutual Agreement This Agreement may be terminated early if all Parties agree that this would be in the best interest of the Parties. The Party initiating the termination shall send a written request to the other Party requesting termination. Once this request is received the State shall notify Local Agency by providing written notice to Local Agency of the termination in accordance with §17 of this Agreement. The notice shall include the request to terminate and specify the effective date of the termination and will be the Agreement Expiration Date. D. Termination for Breach In the event of Local Agency's uncured Breach of Agreement, the State may terminate this entire Agreement or any part of this Agreement. Local Agency shall continue performance of this Agreement to the extent not terminated, if any. §14. 14. BREACH Notice and Cure Period In the event of a Breach of Agreement, the aggrieved Party shall give written notice of breach to the other Party. If the notified Party does not cure the breach, at its sole expense, within 30 days after the delivery of written notice, the Party may exercise any of the remedies as described in §15 for that Party. Notwithstanding any provision of this Agreement to the contrary, the State, in its discretion, need not provide notice or a cure period and may immediately terminate this Agreement in whole or in part or institute any other remedy in the Agreement to protect the public interest of the State; or if Local Agency is debarred or suspended under §24-109-105, C.R.S., the State, in its discretion, need not provide notice or cure period and may terminate this Agreement in whole or in part or institute any other remedy in this Agreement as of the date that the debarment or suspension takes effect. 15. REMEDIES A. State's Remedies If Local Agency is in breach under any provision of this Agreement and fails to cure such breach, the State, following the notice and cure period set forth in §14, shall have all of the remedies listed in this §15.A. in addition to all other remedies set forth in this Agreement or at law. The State may exercise any or all of the remedies available to it, in its discretion, concurrently or consecutively. Remedies Involving Termination for Breach of Agreement In the event of Local Agency's uncured breach and the State's notice of termination, as set forth in §14, the Local Agency shall continue performance of this Agreement to the extent not terminated, if any. LA.FED_4.30.26 Page 34 of 45 Docusign Envelope ID: A8594729-47B7-82B7-83E1-776C7B83D6DF OLA #: 331003862 Routing #:26-HA2-XC-00140 a. Obligations and Rights To the extent specified in any termination notice, Local Agency shall not incur further obligations or render further performance past the effective date of such notice and shall terminate outstanding orders and subcontracts with third parties. However, Local Agency shall complete and deliver to the State all Work not canceled by the termination notice and may incur obligations as necessary to do so within this Agreement's terms. At the request of the State, Local Agency shall assign to the State all Local Agency's rights, title, and interest in and to such terminated orders or subcontracts. Upon termination, Local Agency shall take timely, reasonable, and necessary action to protect and preserve property in the possession of Local Agency but in which the State has an interest. At the State's request, Local Agency shall return materials owned by the State in Local Agency's possession at the time of any termination. Local Agency shall deliver all completed Work Product and all Work Product that was in the process of completion to the State at the State's request. b. Payments Notwithstanding anything to the contrary, the State shall only pay Local Agency for accepted Work received as of the date of termination. If, after termination by the State, the State agrees that Local Agency was not in breach or that Local Agency's action or inaction was excusable, such termination shall be treated as a termination in the public interest, and the rights and obligations of the Parties shall be as if this Agreement had been terminated in the public interest under §13.A. c. Damages and Withholding Notwithstanding any other remedial action by the State, Local Agency shall remain liable to the State for any damages sustained by the State in connection with any breach by Local Agency, and the State may withhold payment to Local Agency for the purpose of mitigating the State's damages until such time as the exact amount of damages due to the State from Local Agency is determined. The State may withhold any amount that may be due Local Agency as the State deems necessary to protect the State against loss including, without limitation, loss as a result of outstanding liens and excess costs incurred by the State in procuring from third parties replacement Work as cover. ii. Remedies Not Involving Termination The State, in its discretion, may exercise one (1) or more of the following additional remedies: LA.FED_4.30.26 Page 35 of 45 Docusign Envelope ID: A8594729-47B7-82B7-83E1-776C7B83D6DF OLA #: 331003862 Routing #:26-HA2-XC-00140 a. Suspend Performance Suspend Local Agency's performance with respect to all or any portion of the Work pending corrective action as specified by the State without entitling Local Agency to an adjustment in price or cost or an adjustment in the performance schedule. Local Agency shall promptly cease performing Work and incurring costs in accordance with the State's directive, and the State shall not be liable for costs incurred by Local Agency after the suspension of performance. b. Withhold Payment Withhold payment to Local Agency until Local Agency corrects its Work. c. Deny Payment Deny payment for Work not performed, or that due to Local Agency's actions or inactions, cannot be performed or if they were performed are reasonably of no value to the state; provided, that any denial of payment shall be equal to the value of the obligations not performed. d. Removal Demand immediate removal from the Work of any of Local Agency's employees, agents, or Subcontractors from the Work whom the State deems incompetent, careless, insubordinate, unsuitable, or otherwise unacceptable or whose continued relation to this Agreement is deemed by the State to be contrary to the public interest or the State's best interest. e. Intellectual Property If any Work infringes a patent, copyright, trademark, trade secret, or other intellectual property right, Local Agency shall, as approved by the State (a) secure that right to use such Work for the State or Local Agency; (b) replace the Work with non infringing Work or modify the Work so that it becomes non infringing; or, (c) remove any infringing Work and refund the amount paid for such Work to the State. B. Local Agency's Remedies If the State is in breach of any provision of this Agreement and does not cure such breach, Local Agency, following the notice and cure period in §14 and the dispute resolution process in §16 shall have all remedies available at law and equity. 16. DISPUTE RESOLUTION A. Initial Resolution Except as herein specifically provided otherwise, disputes concerning the performance of this Agreement which cannot be resolved by the designated LA.FED_4.30.26 Page 36 of 45 Docusign Envelope ID: A8594729-47B7-82B7-83E1-776C7B83D6DF OLA #: 331003862 Routing #:26-HA2-XC-00140 Agreement representatives shall be referred in writing to a senior departmental management staff member designated by the State and a senior manager designated by Local Agency for resolution. B Resolutions of Controversies Except as otherwise provided in this Agreement, any dispute concerning a question of fact arising under this Agreement which is not disposed of by agreement shall be decided by the Chief Engineer of CDOT. The decision of the Chief Engineer will be final and conclusive unless, within 30 calendar days after the date of receipt of a copy of such written decision, Local Agency mails or otherwise furnishes to the State a written appeal addressed to the Executive Director of CDOT. In connection with any appeal proceeding under this clause, Local Agency shall be afforded an opportunity to be heard and to offer evidence in support of its appeal. Pending final decision of a dispute hereunder, Local Agency shall proceed diligently with the performance of this Agreement in accordance with the Chief Engineer's decision. The decision of the Executive Director or their duly authorized representative for the determination of such appeals shall be final and conclusive and serve as final agency action. This dispute clause does not preclude consideration of questions of law in connection with decisions provided for herein. Nothing in this Agreement, however, shall be construed as making final the decision of any administrative official, representative, or board on a question of law. 17. NOTICES AND REPRESENTATIVES Each individual identified as a Principal Representative on the Cover Page for this Agreement shall be the Principal Representative of the designating Party. All notices required or permitted to be given under this Agreement shall be in writing and shall be delivered (i) by hand with receipt required, (ii) by certified or registered mail to such Party's Principal Representative at the address set forth below or (iii) as an email with read receipt requested to the Principal Representative at the email address, if any, set forth below. If a Party delivers a notice to another through email and the email is undeliverable, then, unless the Party has been provided with an alternate email contact, the Party delivering the notice shall deliver the notice by hand with receipt required or by certified or registered mail to such Party's Principal Representative at the address set forth below. Either Party may change its Principal Representative, its contact information, or any of its representatives identified in an exhibit and its contact information by notice submitted in accordance with this §17 without a formal amendment to this Agreement. Unless otherwise provided in this Agreement, notices shall be effective upon delivery of the written notice. 18. RIGHTS IN WORK PRODUCT AND OTHER INFORMATION A. Work Product Local Agency hereby grants to the State a perpetual, irrevocable, non- exclusive, royalty free license, with the right to sublicense, to make, use, reproduce, distribute, perform, display, create derivatives of and otherwise LA.FED_4.30.26 Page 37 of 45 Docusign Envelope ID: A8594729-47B7-82B7-83E1-776C7B83D6DF OLA #: 331003862 Routing #:26-HA2-XC-00140 exploit all intellectual property created by Local Agency or any Subcontractors. Local Agency assigns to the State and its successors and assigns, the entire right, title, and interest in and to all causes of action, either in law or in equity, for past, present, or future infringement of intellectual property rights related to the Work Product and all works based on, derived from, or incorporating the Work Product. Whether or not Local Agency is under contract with the State at the time, Local Agency shall execute applications, assignments, and other documents, and shall render all other reasonable assistance requested by the State, to enable the State to secure patents, copyrights, licenses, and other intellectual property rights related to the Work Product. The Parties intend the Work Product to be works made for hire. Copyrights To the extent that the Work Product (or any portion of the Work Product) would not be considered works made for hire under applicable law, Local Agency hereby assigns to the State, the entire right, title, and interest in and to copyrights in all Work Product and all works based upon, derived from, or incorporating the Work Product; all copyright applications, registrations, extensions, or renewals relating to all Work Product and all works based upon, derived from, or incorporating the Work Product; and all moral rights or similar rights with respect to the Work Product throughout the world. To the extent that Local Agency cannot make any of the assignments required by this section, Local Agency hereby grants to the State a perpetual, irrevocable, royalty -free license to use, modify, copy, publish, display, perform, transfer, distribute, sell, and create derivative works of the Work Product and all works based upon, derived from, or incorporating the Work Product by all means and methods and in any format now known or invented in the future. The State may assign and license its rights under this license. ii. Patents In addition, Local Agency grants to the State (and to recipients of Work Product distributed by or on behalf of the State) a perpetual, worldwide, no -charge, royalty -free, irrevocable patent license to make, have made, use, distribute, sell, offer for sale, import, transfer, and otherwise utilize, operate, modify, and propagate the contents of the Work Product. Such license applies only to those patent claims licensable by Local Agency that are necessarily infringed by the Work Product alone, or by the combination of the Work Product with anything else used by the State. iii. Assignments and Assistance Whether or not the Local Agency is under Agreement with the State at the time, Local Agency shall execute applications, assignments, and other documents, and shall render all other reasonable assistance requested by the State, to enable the State to secure patents, copyrights, licenses, and other intellectual property rights LA.FED_4.30.26 Page 38 of 45 Docusign Envelope ID: A8594729-47B7-82B7-83E1-776C7B83D6DF OLA #: 331003862 Routing #:26-HA2-XC-00140 related to the Work Product. The Parties intend the Work Product to be works made for hire. Local Agency assigns to the State and its successors and assigns, the entire right, title, and interest in and to all causes of action, either in law or in equity, for past, present, or future infringement of intellectual property rights related to the Work Product and all works based on, derived from, or incorporating the Work Product. B. Exclusive Property of the State Except to the extent specifically provided elsewhere in this Agreement, any pre-existing State Records, State software, research, reports, studies, photographs, negatives, or other documents, drawings, models, materials, data, and information shall be the exclusive property of the State (collectively, State Materials). Local Agency shall not use, willingly allow, cause, or permit Work Product or State Materials to be used for any purpose other than the performance of Local Agency's obligations in this Agreement without the prior written consent of the State. Upon termination of this Agreement for any reason, Local Agency shall provide all Work Product and State Materials to the State in a form and manner as directed by the State. C. Exclusive Property of Local Agency Local Agency retains the exclusive rights, title, and ownership to any and all pre-existing materials owned or licensed to Local Agency including, but not limited to, all pre-existing software, licensed products, associated source code, machine code, text images, audio and/or video, and third -party materials, delivered by Local Agency under this Agreement, whether incorporated in a Deliverable or necessary to use a Deliverable (collectively, Local Agency Property). Local Agency Property shall be licensed to the State as set forth in this Agreement or a State approved license agreement: (i) entered into as exhibits to this Agreement, (ii) obtained by the State from the applicable third -party vendor, or (iii) in the case of open source software, the license terms set forth in the applicable open source license agreement. 19. GENERAL PROVISIONS A. Assignment Local Agency's rights and obligations under this Agreement are personal and may not be transferred or assigned without the prior, written consent of the State. Any attempt at assignment or transfer without such consent shall be void. Any assignment or transfer of Local Agency's rights and obligations approved by the State shall be subject to the provisions of this Agreement. B. Captions and References The captions and headings in this Agreement are for convenience of reference only, and shall not be used to interpret, define, or limit its provisions. All references in this Agreement to sections (whether spelled out or using the § symbol), subsections, exhibits or other attachments, are references to sections, subsections, exhibits, or other attachments contained herein or incorporated as a part hereof, unless otherwise noted. LA.FED_4.30.26 Page 39 of 45 Docusign Envelope ID: A8594729-47B7-82B7-83E1-776C7B83D6DF OLA #: 331003862 Routing #:26-HA2-XC-00140 C D E F G H Entire Understanding This Agreement represents the complete integration of all understandings between the Parties related to the Work, and all prior representations and understandings related to the Work, oral or written, are merged into this Agreement. Prior or contemporaneous additions, deletions, or other changes to this Agreement shall not have any force or effect whatsoever, unless embodied herein. Modification Except as otherwise provided in this Agreement, any modification to this Agreement shall only be effective if agreed to in a formal amendment to this Agreement, properly executed and approved in accordance with applicable Colorado State law and State Fiscal Rules. Modifications permitted under this Agreement, other than Agreement amendments, shall conform to the policies promulgated by the Colorado State Controller. Statutes, Regulations, Fiscal Rules, and Other Authority. Any reference in this Agreement to a statute, regulation, State Fiscal Rule, fiscal policy, or other authority shall be interpreted to refer to such authority then current, as may have been changed or amended since the Agreement Effective Date. Digital Signatures If any signatory signs this agreement using a digital signature in accordance with the Colorado State Controller Agreement, Grant, and Purchase Order Policies regarding the use of digital signatures issued under the State Fiscal Rules, then any agreement or consent to use digital signatures within the electronic system through which that signatory signed shall be incorporated into this Agreement by reference. Severability The invalidity or unenforceability of any provision of this Agreement shall not affect the validity or enforceability of any other provision of this Agreement, which shall remain in full force and effect, provided that the Parties can continue to perform their obligations under this Agreement in accordance with the intent of the Agreement. Survival of Certain Agreement Terms Any provision of this Agreement that imposes an obligation on a Party after termination or expiration of the Agreement shall survive the termination or expiration of the Agreement and shall be enforceable by the other Party. Specifically, §§6.A.viii, 9.A & B, 12 and 19.K shall survive termination or expiration of this Agreement. Third Party Beneficiaries Except for the Parties' respective successors and assigns described in §19.A, this Agreement does not and is not intended to confer any rights or remedies upon any person or entity other than the Parties. Enforcement of this Agreement and all rights and obligations hereunder are reserved solely LA.FED_4.30.26 Page 40 of 45 Docusign Envelope ID: A8594729-47B7-82B7-83E1-776C7B83D6DF OLA #: 331003862 Routing #:26-HA2-XC-00140 to the Parties. Any services or benefits which third parties receive as a result of this Agreement are incidental to the Agreement, and do not create any rights for such third parties. Waiver A Party's failure or delay in exercising any right, power, or privilege under this Agreement, whether explicit or by lack of enforcement, shall not operate as a waiver, nor shall any single or partial exercise of any right, power, or privilege preclude any other or further exercise of such right, power, or privilege. K. Indemnification General Indemnification Local Agency shall be responsible for its own actions and for the actions of its own employees related to this Agreement. Local Agency shall also cause its Contractors, Consultants, and any Subcontractors to indemnify, save, and hold harmless the State, its employees, agents and assignees, against any and all costs, expenses, claims, damages, liabilities, court awards including costs, expenses, and attorney fees and related costs, directly or indirectly arising out of, resulting from or related to (in whole or in part) this Agreement, any rights or interests granted pursuant to this Agreement and other amounts (including attorneys' fees and related costs) incurred as a result of any act or omission by Local Agency, or its employees, agents, Contractors, Consultants, Subcontractors, or assignees in connection with this Agreement. This provision shall survive the termination of the Agreement. Confidential Information Indemnification Disclosure or use of State Confidential Information by Local Agency or its contractors and any Contractors, Consultants, and Subcontractors in violation of §10 may be cause for legal action by third parties against Local Agency, the State, or their respective agents. Local Agency shall be responsible for its own actions and for the actions of its own employees related to this violation of §10. Local Agency shall also cause its Contractors, Consultants, and any Subcontractors to indemnify, save, and hold harmless CDOT, its employees and agents, against any and all claims, damages, liability and court awards including costs, expenses, and attorney fees and related costs incurred by the State in relation to any act or omission by Local Agency, or its employees, agents, assigns, or Subcontractors in violation of §10. This provision shall survive the termination of the Agreement. iii. Intellectual Property Indemnification Local Agency shall be responsible for its own actions and for the actions of its own employees related to intellectual property of the Work. Local Agency shall also cause its Contractors, Consultants, and any Subcontractors to indemnify, save, and hold harmless the LA.FED_4.30.26 Page 41 of 45 Docusign Envelope ID: A8594729-47B7-82B7-83E1-776C7B83D6DF OLA #: 331003862 Routing #:26-HA2-XC-00140 Indemnified Parties, against any and all costs, expenses, claims, damages, liabilities, and other amounts (including attorneys' fees and costs) incurred by the State in relation to any claim that any Work infringes a patent, copyright, trademark, trade secret, or any other intellectual property right. This provision shall survive the termination of the Agreement. iv. Accessibility Indemnification Local Agency shall be responsible for its own actions and for the actions of its own employees related to this Agreement. Local Agency shall also cause its Contractors, Consultants, and any Subcontractors to indemnify, save, hold harmless, and assume liability on behalf of the State, its officers, employees, agents and assignees (collectively the "Indemnified Parties"), for any and all costs, expenses, claims, damages, liabilities, court awards, attorney fees and related costs, and other amounts incurred by any of the Indemnified Parties in relation to Contractor, Consultant, and/or Subcontractor's noncompliance with §§24-85-101, et seq., C.R.S., or the Accessibility Standards for Individuals with a Disability as established by the Office of Information Technology pursuant to Section §24-85-103, C.R.S. State employees are considered third parties for the purposes of this section. L. Accessibility i. Local Agency shall comply with the Accessibility Standards for Individuals with a Disability, as adopted by the Office of Information Technology pursuant to C.R.S. §24-85-103 ii. The State may require that the Local Agency's compliance with the Accessibility Standards for Individuals with a Disability adopted by the Office of Information Technology pursuant to §24-85-103 C.R.S. is determined and tested by a qualified third party selected by the State. The State may ask the Local Agency to review the selection of the third party. Local Agency shall be responsible for all costs associated with the third -party vendor's assessment. If Local Agency is not in compliance as determined by the third -party vendor, at the State's request and at the State's direction, Local Agency shall promptly take all necessary actions to come into compliance using a State -approved vendor, at no additional cost to the State. M. Compliance with State and Federal Law, Regulations and Executive Orders Local Agency shall comply with all State and Federal law, regulations, executive orders, State and Federal Awarding Agency policies, procedures, directives, and reporting requirements at all times during the term of this Agreement. 20. COLORADO SPECIAL PROVISIONS (COLORADO FISCAL RULE 3-3) These Special Provisions apply to all Agreements. A. STATUTORY APPROVAL. §24-30-202(1) C.R.S. LA.FED_4.30.26 Page 42 of 45 Docusign Envelope ID: A8594729-47B7-82B7-83E1-776C7B83D6DF OLA #: 331003862 Routing #:26-HA2-XC-00140 This Agreement shall not be valid until it has been approved by the Colorado State Controller or designee. If this Agreement is for a Major Information Technology Project, as defined in §24-37.5-102(19), C.R.S., then this Agreement shall not be valid until it has been approved by the State's Chief Information Officer or designee. B. FUND AVAILABILITY. §24-30-202(5.5) C.R.S., applicable Local Agency law, rule or regulation Financial obligations of the Parties payable after the current State Fiscal Year or fiscal year are contingent upon funds for that purpose being appropriated, budgeted, and otherwise made available. C. GOVERNMENTAL IMMUNITY. Liability for claims for injuries to persons or property arising from the negligence of the Parties, its departments, boards, commissions committees, bureaus, offices, employees and officials shall be controlled and limited by the provisions of the Colorado Governmental Immunity Act, §24-10-101, etseq., C.R.S..; the Federal Tort Claims Act, 28 U.S.C. Pt. VI, Ch. 171 and 28 U.S.C. 1346(b), and the State's risk management statutes, §§24-30-1501, et seq. C.R.S. No term or condition of this Agreement shall be construed or interpreted as a waiver, express or implied, of any of the immunities, rights, benefits, protections, or other provisions, contained in these statutes. D. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR Local Agency shall perform its duties hereunder as an independent contractor and not as an employee. Neither Local Agency nor any agent or employee of Local Agency shall be deemed to be an agent or employee of the State. Local Agency shall not have authorization, express or implied, to bind the State to any agreement, liability or understanding, except as expressly set forth herein. Local Agency and its employees and agents are not entitled to unemployment insurance or workers compensation benefits through the State and the State shall not pay for or otherwise provide such coverage for Local Agency or any of its agents or employees. Local Agency shall pay when due all applicable employment taxes and income taxes and local head taxes incurred pursuant to this Agreement. Local Agency shall (i) provide and keep in force workers' compensation and unemployment compensation insurance in the amounts required by law, (ii) provide proof thereof when requested by the State, and (iii) be solely responsible for its acts and those of its employees and agents. E. COMPLIANCE WITH LAW. Local Agency shall comply with all applicable Federal and State laws, rules, and regulations in effect or hereafter established, including, without limitation, laws applicable to discrimination and unfair employment practices. F. CHOICE OF LAW, JURISDICTION, AND VENUE. LA.FED_4.30.26 Page 43 of 45 Docusign Envelope ID: A8594729-47B7-82B7-83E1-776C7B83D6DF OLA #: 331003862 Routing #:26-HA2-XC-00140 Colorado law, and rules and regulations issued pursuant thereto, shall be applied in the interpretation, execution, and enforcement of this Agreement. Any provision included or incorporated herein by reference which conflicts with said laws, rules, and regulations shall be null and void. All suits or actions related to this Agreement shall be filed and proceedings held in the State of Colorado and exclusive venue shall be in the City and County of Denver. G. PROHIBITED TERMS. Any term included in this Agreement that requires the Parties to indemnify or hold the Parties harmless; requires the Parties to agree to binding arbitration; limits Parties' liability for damages resulting from death, bodily injury, or damage to tangible property; or that conflicts with this provision in any way shall be void ab initio. Nothing in this Agreement shall be construed as a waiver of any provision of §24-106-109 C.R.S. H. SOFTWARE PIRACY PROHIBITION. State or other public funds payable under this Agreement shall not be used for the acquisition, operation, or maintenance of computer software in violation of Federal copyright laws or applicable licensing restrictions. Local Agency hereby certifies and warrants that, during the term of this Agreement and any extensions, Local Agency has and shall maintain in place appropriate systems and controls to prevent such improper use of public funds. If the State determines that Local Agency is in violation of this provision, the State may exercise any remedy available at law or in equity or under this Agreement, including, without limitation, immediate termination of this Agreement and any remedy consistent with Federal copyright laws or applicable licensing restrictions. I. EMPLOYEE FINANCIAL INTEREST/CONFLICT OF INTEREST. §§24-18- 201 and 24-50-507 C.R.S. The signatories aver that to their knowledge, no employee of the State has any personal or beneficial interest whatsoever in the service or property described in this Agreement. Local Agency has no interest and shall not acquire any interest, direct or indirect, that would conflict in any manner or degree with the performance of Local Agency's services and Local Agency shall not employ any person having such known interests. 21. FEDERAL REQUIREMENTS Local Agency and/or their Contractors, Consultants, and Subcontractors shall at all times during the execution of this Agreement strictly adhere to, and comply with, all applicable Federal and State laws, and their implementing regulations, as they currently exist and may hereafter be amended. Certain exhibits reference Executive Orders (EO) that have been revoked and other revocations have been proposed but not yet finalized. By way of example this is a non -exhaustive list: Exhibit I, FHWA Form 1273, references EO 11246, which has been revoked. This EO is also referenced in other exhibits. Exhibit J, Additional Federal Requirements, Appendix E, references EO 12898, which has been revoked. Certain federal regulatory changes related to this revocation have been proposed but not yet LA.FED_4.30.26 Page 44 of 45 Docusign Envelope ID: A8594729-47B7-82B7-83E1-776C7B83D6DF OLA #: 331003862 Routing #:26-HA2-XC-00140 finalized. Similarly, E0 11375 (which had amended E0 11246) and E0 13166, are referenced in exhibits and have been revoked. A summary of applicable Federal provisions are attached hereto as Exhibit F, Exhibit I, Exhibit J, Exhibit L, and Exhibit M and are hereby incorporated by this reference. It is incumbent upon Local Agency and their Contractors, Consultants, and Subcontractors to stay up to date on all applicable Federal and State laws, and their implementing regulations, and E0s that have been or proposed to be revoked. 22. DISADVANTAGED BUSINESS ENTERPRISE (DBE) Local Agency will comply with all requirements of Exhibit E and Exhibit G, Local Agency Contract Administration Checklist, regarding DBE requirements for the Work. THE REMAINDER OF THIS PAGE IS INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK LA.FED_4.30.26 Page 45 of 45 Docusign Envelope ID: A8594729-47B7-82B7-83E1-776C7B83D6DF EXHIBIT A SCOPE OF WORK Name of Project: Prairie & St Clair Imp Project Number: SH0 M086-106 SubAccount #: 27194 General Description The local agency shall be responsible for the construction of intersection improvements at the intersection of Prairie Avenue and St. Clair Avenue, Project M086-106 (27194). The construction planned will consist of traffic signal upgrade, sidewalk, handicap ramps, and lighting. By accepting funds for this Scope of Work, Local Agency acknowledges, understands, and accepts the continuing responsibility for the safety of the traveling public after initial acceptance of the project. Local Agency is responsible for maintaining and operating the scope of work described in this Exhibit A constructed under this Agreement at its own cost and expense during its useful life. THE REST OF THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK Exhibit A - Page 1 of 1 Docusign Envelope ID: A8594729-47B7-82B7-83E1-776C7B83D6DF EXHIBIT B SAMPLE IGA OPTION LETTER Date State Fiscal Year Option Letter No. Project Code Original Agreement # Vendor Name: Option to unilaterally add phasing to include Design, Construction, Environmental, Utilities, ROW incidentals or Miscellaneous and to update encumbrance amount(s). Option to unilaterally transfer funds from one phase to another phase. Option to unilaterally add phasing to include Design, Construction, Environmental, Utilities, ROW incidentals or Miscellaneous, to update encumbrance amount(s), and to unilaterally transfer funds from one phase to another phase. Option to unilaterally extend the term of this Agreement and/or update a Work Phase Performance Period and/or modify OMB Guidance. Option A In accordance with the terms of the original Agreement between the State of Colorado, Department of Transportation and the Local Agency, the State hereby exercises the option to authorize the Local Agency to add a phase and to encumber funds for the phase based on changes in funding availability and authorization. The total encumbrance is (or increased) by $0.00. A new Exhibit C-1 is made part of the original Agreement and replaces Exhibit C. Option B In accordance with the terms of the original Agreement between the State of Colorado, Department of Transportation and the Local Agency, the State hereby exercises the option to transfer funds based on variance in actual phase costs and original phase estimates. A new Exhibit C-1 is made part of the original Agreement and replaces Exhibit C. Option C In accordance with the terms of the original Agreement between the State of Colorado, Department of Transportation and the Local Agency, the State hereby exercises the option to 1) release the Local Agency to begin a phase; 2) to encumber funds for the phase based upon changes in funding availability and authorization; and 3) to transfer funds from phases based on variance in actual phase costs and original phase estimates. A new Exhibit C-1 is made part of the original Agreement and replaces Exhibit C. Exhibit B- Page 1 of 2 Docusign Envelope ID: A8594729-47B7-82B7-83E1-776C7B83D6DF Option D In accordance with the terms of the original Agreement between the State of Colorado, Department of Transportation and the Local Agency, the State hereby exercises the option extend the term of this Agreement and/or update a Work Phase Performance Period and/or modify information required under the OMB Uniform Guidance, as outlined in Exhibit C. This is made part of the original Agreement and replaces the Expiration Date shown on the Signature and Cover Page. Any updated version of Exhibit C shall be attached to any executed Option Letter as Exhibit C-1 (with subsequent exhibits labeled C-2, C-3, etc.). The effective date of this option letter is upon approval of the State Controller or delegate. STATE OF COLORADO Jared S. Polis Department of Transportation By: Keith Stefanik, P.E., Chief Engineer (For) Shoshana M. Lew, Executive Director Date: ALL AGREEMENTS MUST BE APPROVED BY THE STATE CONTROLLER CRS §24-30-202 requires the State Controller to approve all State Agreements. This Agreement is not valid until signed and dated below by the State Controller or delegate. Contractor is not authorized to begin performance until such time. If the Local Agency begins performing prior thereto, the State of Colorado is not obligated to pay the Local Agency for such performance or for any goods and/or services provided hereunder. STATE OF COLORADO STATE CONTROLLER Robert Jaros, CPA, MBA, JD 0 Colorado Department of Transportation Date: Exhibit B- Page 2 of 2 Docusign Envelope ID: A8594729-47B7-82B7-83E1-776C7B83D6DF Fed $ LA Work EXHIBIT C - FUNDING PROVISIONS City of Pueblo # SHO M086-106 (27194) A. Cost of Work Estimate The Local Agency has estimated the total cost of the Work to be $690,000.00, which is to be funded as follows: 1. FUNDING a. Federal Funds (90% of HLZ Award) b. Local Agency Funds (10% of HLZ Award) $621,000.00 $69,000.00 TOTAL FUNDS ALL SOURCES $690,000.00 2. OMB UNIFORM GUIDANCE a. Federal Award Identification Number (FAIN): b. Name of Federal Awarding Agency: c. Local Agency Unique Entity Identifier d. Assistance Listing # Highway Planning and Construction Highway Safety Improvement Program e. Is the Award for R&D? f. Indirect Cost Rate (if applicable) g. Amount of Federal Funds Obligated by this Action: h. Amount of Federal Funds Obligated to Date (including this Action): TBD FHWA NJK3BNUDRHJ7 ALN 20.205 ALN 20.272 No N/A $0.00 $0.00 3. ESTIMATED PAYMENT TO LOCAL AGENCY a. Federal Funds Budgeted $621,000.00 b. Less Estimated Federal Share of CDOT-Incurred Costs $0.00 TOTAL ESTIMATED PAYMENT TO LOCAL AGENCY 90% $621,000.00 TOTAL ESTIMATED FUNDING BY LOCAL AGENCY 10% $69,000.00 TOTAL PROJECT ESTIMATED FUNDING 100.00% $690,000.00 4. FOR CDOT ENCUMBRANCE PURPOSES a. Total Encumbrance Amount (Federal funds + Local Agency funds) $690,000.00 b. Less ROW Acquisition 3111 and/or ROW Relocation 3109 $0.00 NET TO BE ENCUMBERED BY CDOT IS AS FOLLOWS $690,000.00 Note: No funds are currently available. Design and Construction funds will become available after execution of an Option letter (Exhibit B) or formal Amendment. Exhibit C - Page 1 of 3 Docusign Envelope ID: A8594729-47B7-82B7-83E1-776C7B83D6DF Design 3020 WBS Element 27194.10.30 Performance Period Start*/End Date $0.00 TBD-TBD Const. 3301 WBS Element 27194.20.10 Performance Period Start*/End Date $0.00 TBD-TBD *The Local Agency should not begin work until all three (3) of the following are in place: 1) Phase Performance Period Start Date; 2) the execution of the document encumbering funds for the respective phase; and 3) Local Agency receipt of the official Notice to Proceed. Any work performed before these three (3) milestones are achieved will not be reimbursable. B. Funding Ratios The funding ratio for the Federal funds for this Work is 90% Federal funds to 10% Local Agency funds, and this ratio applies only to the $690,000.00 that is eligible for Federal funding. All other costs are borne by the Local Agency at 100%. If the total cost of performance of the Work exceeds $690,000.00, and additional Federal funds are not available, the Local Agency shall pay all such excess costs. If the total cost of performance of the Work is less than $690,000.00, then the amounts of Local Agency and Federal funds will be decreased in accordance with the funding ratio described in Al. This applies to the entire scope of Work. C. Maximum Amount Payable The maximum amount payable to the Local Agency under this Agreement shall be $621,000.00. For CDOT accounting purposes, the Federal funds of $621,000.00 and the Local Agency funds of $69,000.00 will be encumbered for a total encumbrance of $690,000.00. The total budget of this funding source is $690,000.00, unless this amount is increased by an executed amendment before any increased cost is incurred. The total cost of the Work is the best estimate available, based on the design data as approved at the time of execution of this Agreement, and that any cost is subject to revisions agreed to by the parties prior to bid and award. This applies to the entire scope of Work. D. Single Audit Act Amendment All state and local government and non-profit organizations receiving $1,000,000 or more from all funding sources defined as Federal Financial Assistance for Single Audit Act Amendment purposes shall comply with the audit requirements of 2 CFR part 200, subpart F (Audit Requirements). The Single Audit Act Amendment requirements applicable to the Local Agency receiving Federal funds are as follows: i. Expenditure less than $1,000,000 If the Local Agency expends less than $1,000,000 in Federal funds (all Federal sources, not just Highway funds) in its fiscal year then this requirement does not apply. ii. Expenditure of $1,000,000 or more -Highway Funds Only If the Local Agency expends $1,000,000 or more, in Federal funds, but only received Federal Highway funds then a program specific audit shall be performed. This audit will examine the "financial" procedures and processes for this program area. iii. Expenditure of $1,000,000 or more -Multiple Funding Sources If the Local Agency expends $1,000,000 or more in Federal funds, and the Exhibit C - Page 2 of 3 Docusign Envelope ID: A8594729-47B7-82B7-83E1-776C7B83D6DF Federal funds are from multiple sources (FTA, HUD, NPS, etc.) then the Single Audit Act applies, which is an audit on the entire organization/entity. iv. Independent CPA Single Audit shall only be conducted by an independent CPA, not by an auditor on staff. An audit is an allowable direct or indirect cost. Exhibit C - Page 3 of 3 Docusign Envelope ID: A8594729-47B7-82B7-83E1-776C7B83D6DF Exhibit D: Local Agency Resolution Ciily of PUEBLO m;µ ...w Background Paper for Proposed Ordinance COUNCIL MEETING DATE: July 27, 2026 TO: President Mark Aliff and Members of City Council CC: Mayor Heather Graham VIA: Clyde Bishop, City Clerk FROM: Andrew Hayes, Public Works Director City Clerk's Office Item # R10 SUBJECT: AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF PUEBLO, A COLORADO MUNICIPAL CORPORATION, AND THE STATE OF COLORADO, ACTING BY AND THROUGH THE COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, PROJECT: SHO M086-106 (27194) PRAIRIE AND ST CLAIR IMPROVEMENTS, ACCEPTING A GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $621,000, ESTABLISHING PROJECT ACCOUNT C12616, CDOT GRANT PRAIRIE & ST CLAIR, TRANSFERRING $69,000 FROM PROJECT ACCOUNT HUAN01, STREET RESURFACING PROJECT TO PROJECT ACCOUNT C12616, CDOT GRANT PRAIRIE & ST CLAIR PROJECT, BUDGETING AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $690,000, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE SAME SUMMARY: This Ordinance approves an Intergovernmental Agreement ("IGA") between Pueblo, a Colorado Municipal Corporation ("City") and the State of Colorado, Colorado Department of Transportation ("CDOT") accepting a grant in the amount of $621,000.00, creates Project Account C12616 for CDOT Grant Prairie & St Clair Project, transfers $69,000.00 for the required 10% match from Project Account HUAN01, and budgets and appropriates funds totaling $690,000.00 for the Project. PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION: Resolution 15519, dated February 26, 2024, awarded an Agreement for Professional Engineering Services in the amount of $142,250.00 to Olsson, Inc., for Project 23-146, Design for Intersection of Prairie and St. Clair. Resolution 15613, dated April 22, 2024, rescinded an Agreement for Professional Engineering Services with Olsson, Inc., awarded an Agreement for Professional Engineering Services with JR Engineering, Inc., in the amount of $145,890.00 for Exhibit D: Page 1 of 4 Docusign Envelope ID: 62CECE20-9011-8987-81 BB-9AC28C282C20 Docusign Envelope ID: A8594729-47B7-82B7-83E1-776C7B83D6DF Project No. 23-146, Design for Intersection of Prairie and St. Clair BACKGROUND: This Ordinance accepts the Highway Safety Improvements Program (SHO) grant award for Prairie and St Clair Intersection Improvements. The City submitted a grant to CDOT for the Prairie and St Clair Intersection Improvements Project. Although Prairie Avenue and St. Clair Avenue is a signalized intersection, the City identified this intersection as needing improvements due to the abnormally high number of broadside and rear end vehicle crashes. Prairie Avenue is a four -lane major arterial and St Clair functions as a minor arterial (although it is built like a 2 -lane collector). The intersection of Prairie and St. Clair has been on the City's Capital Improvement Plan since at least 2017, though it has never been funded. The Department of Public Works has reviewed and is familiar with the grant application, award, and associated draft agreement, and to the best of our knowledge and belief, the City has the present ability to comply with all monetary expenditures, special conditions, certifications and assurances therein contained. FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS: The matching funds in the amount of $69,000.00 will be transferred from Project Account HUAN01, Street Resurfacing to Project Account C12616, CDOT Grant Prairie & St Clair. Funds in the amount of $690,000.00 shall be budgeted and appropriated for Project Account C12616. BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: None. STAKEHOLDER PROCESS: None. ALTERNATIVES: Currently, there are no alternatives for completing the improvements without the funding from the Highway Safety Improvement Program funds. RECOMMENDATION: Approve the Ordinance. ATTACHMENTS: 1. Complete Draft OLA Pueblo (27194) 331003862 June 26, 2026 Exhibit D: Page 2 of 4 Docusign Envelope ID: A8594729-47B7-82B7-83E1-776C7B83D6DF ORDINANCE NO. 11238 AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF PUEBLO, A COLORADO MUNICIPAL CORPORATION, AND THE STATE OF COLORADO, ACTING BY AND THROUGH THE COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, PROJECT: SHO M086- 106 (27194) PRAIRIE AND ST CLAIR IMPROVEMENTS, ACCEPTING A GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $621,000, ESTABLISHING PROJECT ACCOUNT C12616, CDOT GRANT PRAIRIE & ST CLAIR, TRANSFERRING $69,000 FROM PROJECT ACCOUNT HUAN01, STREET RESURFACING PROJECT TO PROJECT ACCOUNT C12616, CDOT GRANT PRAIRIE & ST CLAIR PROJECT, BUDGETING AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $690,000, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE SAME BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF PUEBLO, that: SECTION 1. Project Account C12616, CDOT Grant Prairie & St Clair Project, is hereby established. SECTION 2. The Intergovernmental Agreement ("IGA") between the City of Pueblo ("City"), a Colorado Municipal Corporation, and the State of Colorado, acting with and through the Colorado Department of Transportation ("CDOT"), Project: SHO M086-106 (27194), Prairie and St Clair Intersection, a copy of which is attached hereto, having been approved as to form by the City Attorney, is hereby approved. SECTION 3. Funds in the amount of $69,000.00 are hereby transferred from Project Account HUAN01, Street Resurfacing to Project Account C12616, CDOT Grant Prairie & St Clair Project, and budgeted and appropriated for the CDOT Grant Prairie & St Clair Project Account, C12616. SECTION 4. Subject to encumbrances by the Colorado State Department of Transportation, funds in the amount of $621,000.00 are hereby budgeted and appropriated for the Prairie & St Clair Intersection Imp into Project Account C12616. SECTION 5. The Mayor is authorized to execute and deliver the IGA in the name of the City of Pueblo and the City Clerk is directed to affix the seal of the City thereto and attest same. SECTION 6. The officers of the City are authorized to perform any and all acts consistent with this Ordinance and IGA to implement the policies and procedures described herein. Exhibit D: Page 3 of 4 Docusign Envelope ID: A8594729-47B7-82B7-83E1-776C7B83D6DF SECTION 7. This Ordinance shall become effective on the date of final action by the Mayor and City Council. Action by City Council: Introduced and initial adoption of Ordinance by City Council on July 13, 2026. Final adoption of Ordinance by City Council on July 27, 2026. DocuSignedby: President of City Council Action by the Mayor: Q Approved on ❑ Disapproved on 07/29/2026 based on the following objections: Action by City Council After Disapproval by the Mayor: ❑ Council did not act to override the Mayor's veto. ❑ Ordinance re -adopted on a vote of on Mayor ❑ Council action on failed to override the Mayor's veto. ATTEST 1.Docusignedby: City Clerk President of City Council Exhibit D: Page 4 of 4 Docusign Envelope ID: A8594729-47B7-82B7-83E1-776C7B83D6DF Exhibit E Colorado Department of Transportation Local Agency Contract Administration Checklist Project Number STIP Number Project Code Region [SHO M086-106 ISR26644.120 1127194 02 Project Location Date [Prairie Avenue and St. Clair Avenue H0911612025 Project Description Intersection Improvements at Prairie and St. Clair Avenue Local Agency Local Agency Project Manager City of Pueblo Kelly Grisham CDOT Resident Engineer CDOT Project Manager Lachelle Davis Matt Pettit Instructions: This checklist shall be used to establish the contractual administrative responsibilities of the individual parties to this agreement. The checklist becomes an attachment to the Local Agency Agreement. Section numbers (No.) correspond to the applicable chapters of the CDOT Local Agency Manual (formerly referred to as the Local Agency Desk Reference). Local Agency Web Resource (LAWR) numbers correspond to the applicable flowchart in the Local Agency Web Resource. The checklist shall be prepared by placing an X under the responsible party, opposite each of the tasks. The X denotes the party responsible for initiating and executing the task. It is preferred that only one responsible party be selected, however a number of items may have both parties selected based on judgement. When neither CDOT nor the Local Agency is responsible for a task, not applicable (N/A) shall be marked. In addition, # will be marked to denote that CDOT must concur or approve. The Regions, in accordance with established policies and procedures, will determine who will perform tasks that are the responsibility of CDOT. The checklist shall be prepared by the CDOT Resident Engineer or the CDOT Project Manager, in cooperation with the Local Agency Project Manager, and submitted to the Region Program Engineer. If contract administration responsibilities change, the CDOT Resident Engineer, in cooperation with the Local Agency Project Manager, will prepare and distribute a revised checklist. Note: Failure to comply with applicable Federal and State requirements may result in the loss of Federal or State participation in funding. Exhibit E: Page 1 of 10 CDOT Form 1243 8/24 Page 1 of 10 Previous editions are obsolete and may not be used. Docusign Envelope ID: A8594729-47B7-82B7-83E1-776C7B83D6DF Acronyms: Colorado Department of Transportation - CDOT Disadvantaged Business Enterprise - DBE Colorado Department of Transportation - CDOT Disadvantaged Business Enterprise - DBE Equal Employment Opportunity - EEO Federal Highway Administration - FHWA Field Inspection Review - FIR Final Office Review - FOR Hot Mix Asphalt - HMA Independent Assurance Testing - IAT Intergovernmental Agreement - IGA Local Agency - LA Local Agency Web Resource - LAWR Not Applicable - N/A Number - No. On -The -Job - OJT Plans, Specifications, and Estimate - PS6tE Professional Engineer - PE Right -of -Way - ROW Statewide Transportation Improvement Program - STIP Transportation Improvement Program - TIP Previous editions are obsolete and may not be used. Exhibit E: Page 2 of 10 CDOT Form 1243 8/24 Page 2 of 10 Docusign Envelope ID: A8594729-47B7-82B7-83E1-776C7B83D6DF TIP / STIP Long -Range Plans Responsible Party LAWR No. Description of Task LA CDOT 2.1 Review Project to ensure it is consistent with Statewide Plan and 0 OX amendments thereto Subrecipient Monitoring Responsible Party LAWR No. Description of Task LA CDOT 3.1 Preparation of Subrecipient Monitoring Compliance Documents • Subrecipient Determination Tool 0 0 • Subrecipient Risk Assessment 0 0 • Subrecipient Notification Letter 0 XD • Subrecipient Project Update Report (Formerly "Performance Report to CDOT") XD 0 • CDOT Monitoring Report of Subrecipients (If applicable) 0 XD Federal Funding Obligation and Authorization Responsible Party LAWR No. Description of Task LA CDOT 4.1 Authorize funding by phases (Requires FHWA Concurrence if 0 0 Federal -aid Highway funded project.). Please check N/A, if Not applicable. Project Development Responsible Party LAWR No. Description of Task LA CDOT 5.1 Determine Delivery Method 0 0 1 5.2 Prepare Design Data - CDOT Form 463 0 0 5.3 Prepare Local Agency/CDOT Inter -Governmental Agreement (see 0 XD also Chapter 3) 2 5.4 Conduct Consultant Selection/Execute Consultant Agreement • Project Development 0 0 • Construction Contract Administration (including Fabrication XD 0 Inspection Services) 3,3A 5.5 Conduct Design Scoping Review Meeting 0 0 3,6 5.6 Conduct Public Involvement 0 0 Exhibit E: Page 3 of 10 CDOT Form 1243 8/24 Page 3 of 10 Previous editions are obsolete and may not be used. Docusign Envelope ID: A8594729-47B7-82B7-83E1-776C7B83D6DF LAWR No. Description of Task 3 5.7 Conduct Field Inspection Review (FIR) 4 5.8 Conduct Environmental Process (may require FHWA concurrence /involvement) 5 5.9 Acquire Right -of -Way (may require FHWA concurrence /involvement) 3 5.10 Obtain Utility and Railroad Agreements 3 5.11 Conduct Final Office Review (FOR) 3A 5.12 Justify Force Account Work by the Local Agency 3B 5.13 Justify Proprietary, Sole Source, or Local Agency Furnished Items 3 5.14 Document Design Exceptions - CDOT Form 464 5.15 Seek Permission for use of Guaranty and Warranty Clauses 3 5.18 Prepare Plans, Specifications, Construction Cost Estimates and Submittals 5.19 Comply with Requirements for Off -and On -System Bridges 6t Other Structural Work 5.20 Update Approvals on PS6tE Package if Project Schedule Delayed 5.21 Ensure Authorization of Funds for Construction 5.22 Use Electronic Signatures 5.23 File Project Development Records/Documentation in ProjectWise (PW) Project Development Civil Rights and Labor Compliance LAWR No. Description of Task 3 6.1 Set Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Goals for Consultant and Construction Contracts (CDOT Region Civil Rights Office) 6.2 Determine Applicability of Davis -Bacon Act This project is Vis not exempt from Davis -Bacon Requirements as determined by the functional classification of the project location (Projects located on local roads and rural minor collectors may be exempt.) CDOT Resident Engineer Date Lachelle Davis 09/16/2025 Responsible Party LA CDOT 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Responsible Party LA CDOT 0 0 0 0 Exhibit E: Page 4 of 10 CDOT Form 1243 8/24 Page 4 of 10 Previous editions are obsolete and may not be used. Docusign Envelope ID: A8594729-47B7-82B7-83E1-776C7B83D6DF Responsible Party LAWR No. Description of Task LA CDOT 6.3 Set On -the -Job Training Goals (CDOT Region Civil Rights Office) 0 OX "NA", if Not Applicable 6.4 Enforce Prompt Payment Requirements XD 6.5 Use Electronic Tracking and Submission Systems 0 0 B2Gnow ❑✓ LCPTracker ❑✓ 3 6.6 Prepare/submit Title VI Plan and Incorporate Title VI Assurances XD 6,7 Ensure the correct Federal Wage Decision, all required 0 Disadvantaged Business Enterprise/On-the-Job Training Special provisions and FHWA Form 1273 are included in the Contract (CDOT Resident Engineer) Advertise, Bid and Award of Construction Projects Responsible Party Federal Project (use 7.1 series in Chapter 7) ❑✓ Non -Federal Project (Use 7.2 series in Chapter 7) ❑ LAWR No. Description of Task LA CDOT 6,7 Obtain Approval for Advertisement Period of Less Than Three OX 0 Weeks 7 Advertise for Bids 0 0 7 Concurrence to Advertise 0 0 7 Distribute "Advertisement Set" of Plans and Specifications OX 0 7 Review Worksite Et Plan Details w/ Prospective Bidders While 0 0 Project is Under Advertisement 7 Open Bids 0 0 7 Process Bids for Compliance Check CDOT Form 1415 - Commitment Confirmation when the Low bidder meets DBE goals. ("N/A" if Not Applicable) Evaluate CDOT Form 1416 - Good Faith Effort Report and determine if the Contractor has made a good faith effort when the low bidder does not meet DBE goals. ("N/A" if Not Applicable) Submit required documentation for CDOT award concurrence 0 0 Concurrence from CDOT to Award 0 0 Approve Rejection of Low Bidder 0 0 7,8 Award Contract (Federal) 0 0 8 Provide "Award" and "Record" Sets of Plans and Specifications OX 0 (Federal) Exhibit E: Page 5 of 10 CDOT Form 1243 8/24 Page 5 of 10 Previous editions are obsolete and may not be used. Docusign Envelope ID: A8594729-47B7-82B7-83E1-776C7B83D6DF Construction Management Responsible Party LAWR No. Description of Task LA CDOT 8 Intro File Project Construction Records/Documentation in PW or as Directed 0 XD 8 8.1 Issue Notice to Proceed to the Contractor OX 8 8.2 Project Safety 0 0 8 8.3 Conduct Conferences • Preconstruction Conference (Appendix B) OX 0 o Fabrication Inspection Notifications 0 0 • Pre -Survey OX 0 o Construction Staking OX 0 o Monumentation OX 0 • Partnering (Optional) OX 0 • Structural Concrete Pre -Pour (Agenda is in the CDOT 0 Construction Manual) • Concrete Pavement Pre -Paving (Agenda is in the CDOT OX 0 Construction Manual) • HMA Pre -Paving (Agenda is in the CDOT Construction Manual) OX 0 8 8.4 Develop and distribute Public Notice of Planned Construction to 0 media and local residents 9 8.5 Supervise Construction A Professional Engineer (PE) registered in Colorado, who will be OX 0 "in responsible charge of construction supervision" Local Agency Professional Engineer or CDOT Resident Engineer Phone Number Kelly Grisham 719-553-2295 Provide competent, experienced staff who will ensure the OX 0 Contract work is constructed in accordance with the plans and specifications Construction inspection and documentation (including 0 Projects with structures) Fabrication Inspection and Documentation 0 0 9 8.6 Review and Approve Shop Drawings 0 0 9 8.7 Perform Traffic Control Inspections OX 0 9 8.8 Perform Construction Surveying 0 0 9 8.9 Monument Right -of -Way 0 Exhibit E: Page 6 of 10 CDOT Form 1243 8/24 Page 6 of 10 Previous editions are obsolete and may not be used. Docusign Envelope ID: A8594729-47B7-82B7-83E1-776C7B83D6DF Responsible Party LAWR No. Description of Task LA CDOT 9,9A 8.10 Prepare and Approve Interim and Final Contractor Pay Estimates. 0 0 Collect and review CDOT Form 1418 (or equivalent) or use compliance software system. Provide the name and phone number of the person authorized for this task. Local Agency Representative Phone Number Kelly Grisham 719-553-2295 9 8.11 Prepare and Approve Interim and Final Utility and Railroad Billings OX 0 9B 8.12 Prepare and Authorize Change Orders OX 9B 8.13 Submit Change Order Package to CDOT OX 0 9A 8.14 Prepare Local Agency Reimbursement Requests OX 0 9 8.15 Monitor Project Financial Status OX 0 9 8.16 Prepare and Submit Monthly Progress Reports OX 0 9 8.17 Resolve Contractor Claims and Disputes OX 0 8.18 Conduct Routine and Random Project Reviews 0 0 Provide the name and phone number of the person responsible for this task. CDOT Resident Engineer Phone Number Lachelle Davis 719-595-9741 9 8.19 Ongoing Oversight of DBE Participation OX 0 Materials Responsible Party LAWR No. Description of Task LA CDOT 9,9C 9.1 Discuss Materials at Pre -Construction Meeting OX 0 • Buy America documentation required prior to Installation of 0 steel • Buy America, Build America documentation required prior to 0 installation of materials Exhibit E: Page 7 of 10 CDOT Form 1243 8/24 Page 7 of 10 Docusign Envelope ID: A8594729-47B7-82B7-83E1-776C7B83D6DF Responsible Party LAWR No. Description of Task LA CDOT 9,9C 9.2 Complete CDOT Form 250 - Materials Documentation Record • Generate form, which includes determining the Minimum 0 0 number of required tests and applicable Material submittals for all materials placed on the project • Update the form as work progresses OX 0 • Complete and distribute form after work is completed 0 0 9C 9.3 Perform Project Acceptance Samples and Tests OX 0 9C 9.4 Perform Laboratory Acceptance Tests OX 0 9C 9.6 Accept Manufactured Products OX 0 Inspection of structural components: • Fabrication of structural steel and pre -stressed concrete OX 0 structural components • Bridge modular expansion devices (0" to 6" or greater) OX 0 • Fabrication of bearing devices 0 0 9C 9.6 Approve Sources of Materials 0 0 9C 9.7 Independent Assurance Testing (IAT) Local Agency Procedures ❑✓ CDOT Procedures ❑ • Generate IAT schedule 0 0 • Schedule and provide notification OX 0 • Conduct IAT 0 0 9C 9.8 Approve mix designs • Concrete OX 0 • Hot Mix Asphalt OX 0 9C 9.9 Check Final Materials Documentation OX 0 9C 9.10 Complete and Distribute Final Materials Documentation OX 0 Construction Civil Rights and Labor Compliance Responsible Party LAWR No. Description of Task LA CDOT 9 10.1 Fulfill Project Bulletin Board and Pre -Construction Packet XD 0 Requirements Previous editions are obsolete and may not be used. Exhibit E: Page 8 of 10 CDOT Form 1243 8/24 Page 8 of 10 Docusign Envelope ID: A8594729-47B7-82B7-83E1-776C7B83D6DF Responsible Party LAWR No. Description of Task LA CDOT 8,9 10.2 Process CDOT Form 205 - Sublet Permit Application and CDOT OX Form 1425 - Supplier Application Approval Request. Review Et sign completed forms, or review/approve in compliance software system, as applicable, Et submit to Region Civil Rights Office. 9 10.3 Conduct Equal Employment Opportunity and Labor Compliance 0 0 Verification Employee Interviews. Complete CDOT Form 280 9 10.4 Monitor Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Participation to Ensure OX 0 Compliance with the "Commercially Useful Function" Requirements. 9 10.5 Conduct Interviews when Project Utilizes On -the -Job Trainees. • Complete CDOT Form 1337 - Contractor Commitment to Meet OX 0 OJT Requirements. • Complete CDOT Form 838 - OJT Trainee / Apprentice Record. OX 0 • Complete CDOT Form 200 - OJT Training Questionnaire. 0 0 9 10.6 Check Certified Payrolls (Contact the Region Civil Rights Office OX 0 for training requirements) 9 10.7 Submit FHWA Form 1391 - Highway Construction Contractor's OX 0 Annual EEO Report 10.8 Contract Compliance and Project Site Reviews 0 0 Finals Responsible Party LAWR No. Description of Task LA CDOT 11.1 Conduct Final Project Inspection Et Final Inspection of 0 0 Structures, if applicable 10 11.2 Write Final Project Acceptance Letter 0 0 10 11.3 Advertise for Final Settlement 0 0 11 11.4 Prepare and Distribute Final As -Constructed Plans 0 0 11 11.5 Prepare EEO Certification and Collect EEO Forms 0 0 11 11.6 Check Final Quantities, Plans, and Pay Estimate; Check Project 0 0 Documentation; and submit Final Certifications 11 11.7 Check Material Documentation and Accept Final Material 0 0 Certification (See Chapter 9) 11.8 Review CDOT Form 1419 0 0 11.9 Submit CDOT Professional Services Closeout Report Form OX 0 Previous editions are obsolete and may not be used. Exhibit E: Page 9 of 10 CDOT Form 1243 8/24 Page 9 of 10 Docusign Envelope ID: A8594729-47B7-82B7-83E1-776C7B83D6DF Responsible Party LAWR No. Description of Task LA CDOT 11.10 Complete and Submit CDOT Form 1212 LA - Final Acceptance 0 XD Report (by CDOT) 11 11.11 Process Final Payment 0 0 11.12 Close out Local Project 0 0 11.13 Complete and Submit CDOT Form 950 - Project Closure 0 0 11 11.14 Retain Project Records 0 0 11 11.15 Retain Final Version of Local Agency Contract Administration 0 0 Checklist Cc: CDOT Resident Engineer/Project Manager CDOT Region Program Engineer CDOT Region Civil Rights Office CDOT Region Materials Engineer CDOT Contracts and Market Analysis Branch Local Agency Project Manager Previous editions are obsolete and may not be used. Exhibit E: Page 10 of 10 CDOT Form 1243 8/24 Page 10 of 10 Docusign Envelope ID: A8594729-47B7-82B7-83E1-776C7B83D6DF EXHIBIT F CERTIFICATION FOR FEDERAL -AID CONTRACTS The Local Agency certifies, by signing this Agreement, to the best of its knowledge and belief, that: 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 any Federal agency, a Member of Congress, an officer or employee of Congress, or an employee of a Member of Congress in connection with the awarding of any Federal loan, the entering into of any cooperative agreement, and the extension, continuation, renewal, amendment, or modification of any Federal contract, Agreement, loan, or cooperative agreement. If any funds other than Federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid to any person for influencing or attempting to influence an officer of Congress, or an employee of a Member of Congress in connection with this Federal contract, Agreement, loan, or cooperative agreement, the undersigned shall complete and submit Standard Form-LLL, "Disclosure Form to Report Lobbying," in accordance with its instructions. 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 Section 1352, Title 31, U.S. Code. 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. The prospective participant also agrees by submitting his or her bid or proposal that he or she shall require that the language of this certification be included in all lower tier subcontracts, which exceed $100,000 and that all such sub- recipients shall certify and disclose accordingly. Exhibit F - Page 1 of 1 Docusign Envelope ID: A8594729-47B7-82B7-83E1-776C7B83D6DF FXHIRIT ICS DISADVANTAGED BUSINESS ENTERPRISES SECTION 1. Policy It is the policy of the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) that Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBEs) shall have the maximum opportunity to participate in the performance of contracts financed in whole or in part with Federal funds under this agreement, pursuant to 49 CFR Part 26. Accordingly, CDOT's federally approved DBE Program Plan shall apply to this agreement. SECTION 2. Subrecipient and Participant Obligation. The Local Agency and its subrecipients agrees to ensure that DBEs certified through the Colorado Unified Certification Program have the maximum opportunity to participate in the performance of contracts and subcontracts financed in whole or in part with Federal funds provided under this agreement. All participants on contracts and subcontracts financed in whole or in part with Federal funds provided under this Agreement shall take all necessary and reasonable steps in accordance with the CDOT's federally approved DBE Program Plan to ensure that DBEs have the maximum opportunity to compete for and perform contracts. Local Agency subrecipients and their contractors shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, or sex in the award and performance of CDOT and federally assisted contracts. SECTION 3. DBE Program. The Local Agency subrecipient shall be responsible for complying with CDOT's FHWA- approved DBE Program Plan. Local Agency requirements can be found at: htts://www.codot.ov/business/civilrts Exhibit G- Page 1 of 1 Docusign Envelope ID: A8594729-47B7-82B7-83E1-776C7B83D6DF EXHIBIT H LOCAL AGENCY PROCEDURES FOR CONSULTANT SERVICES Title 23 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 172 applies to a federally funded Local Agency project agreement administered by CDOT that involves professional consultant services. 23 CFR 172.1 states "The requirements herein apply to federally funded contracts for engineering and design related services for projects subject to the provisions of 23 U.S.C. 112(a) (related to construction) and are issued to ensure that a qualified consultant is obtained through an equitable qualifications -based selection procurement process, that prescribed work is properly accomplished in a timely manner, and at fair and reasonable cost." Additionally, 23 CFR 172.7(a)(1)(iii)(C) states "In -State or local preference shall not be used as a factor in the evaluation, ranking and selection phase." Therefore, local agencies must comply with these CFR requirements when obtaining professional consultant services under a federally funded consultant contract administered by CDOT. CDOT has formulated its procedures in Procedural Directive (P.D.) 400.1 and the related manual titled "Obtaining Professional Consultant Services". This directive and manual incorporate requirements from both Federal and State regulations, i.e., 23 CFR 172 and CRS §24-30-1401 et seq. Copies of the directive and the manual may be obtained upon request from CDOT's Engineering Contract Services Unit. [Local agencies should have their own written procedures on file for each method of procurement that addresses the items in 23 CFR 172]. Because the procedures and laws described in the Procedural Directive and the manual are quite lengthy, the subsequent steps serve as a short -hand guide to CDOT procedures that a Local Agency must follow in obtaining professional consultant services. This guidance follows the format of 23 CFR 172. The steps are: The contracting Local Agency shall document the need for obtaining professional services. 2. Prior to solicitation for consultant services, the contracting Local Agency shall develop a detailed scope of work and a list of evaluation factors and their relative importance. The evaluation factors are those identified in C.R.S. 24-30-1403. Also, a detailed cost estimate should be prepared for use during negotiations. 3. The contracting agency must advertise for contracts in conformity with the requirements of C.R.S. 24-30- 1405. The public notice period, when such notice is required, is a minimum of 15 days prior to the selection of the three most qualified firms and the advertising should be done in one or more daily newspapers of general circulation. 4. The Local Agency shall not advertise any federal aid contract without prior review by the CDOT Regional Civil Rights Office (RCRO) to determine whether the contract shall be subject to a DBE contract goal. If the RCRO determines a goal is necessary, then the Local Agency shall include the goal and the applicable provisions within the advertisement. The Local Exhibit H - Page 1 of 3 Docusign Envelope ID: A8594729-47B7-82B7-83E1-776C7B83D6DF Agency shall not award a contract to any Contractor or Consultant without the confirmation by the CDOT Civil Rights and Business Resource Center that the Contractor or Consultant has demonstrated good faith efforts. The Local Agency shall work with the CDOT RCRO to ensure compliance with the established terms during the performance of the contract. 5. The Local Agency shall require that all contractors pay subcontractors for satisfactory performance of work no later than 30 days after the receipt of payment for that work from the contractor. For construction projects, this time period shall be reduced to seven days in accordance with Colorado Revised Statute 24-91-103(2). If the Local Agency withholds retainage from contractors and/or allows contractors to withhold retainage from subcontractors, such retainage provisions must comply with 49 CFR 26.29. 6. Payments to all Subconsultants shall be made within thirty days of receipt of payment from [the Local Agency] or no later than ninety days from the date of the submission of a complete invoice from the Subconsultant, whichever occurs first. If the Consultant has good cause to dispute an amount invoiced by a Subconsultant, the Consultant shall notify [the Local Agency] no later than the required date for payment. Such notification shall include the amount disputed and justification for the withholding. The Consultant shall maintain records of payment that show amounts paid to all Subconsultants. Good cause does not include the Consultant's failure to submit an invoice to the Local Agency or to deposit payments made. 7. The analysis and selection of the consultants shall be done in accordance with CRS §24-30-1403. This section of the regulation identifies the criteria to be used in the evaluation of CDOT pre -qualified prime consultants and their team. It also shows which criteria are used to short-list and to make a final selection. The short-list is based on the following evaluation factors: a. Qualifications, b. Approach to the Work, c. Ability to furnish professional services. d. Anticipated design concepts, and e. Alternative methods of approach for furnishing the professional services. Evaluation factors for final selection are the Consultant's: a. Abilities of their personnel, b. Past performance, c. Willingness to meet the time and budget requirement, d. Location, e. Current and projected work load, Exhibit H - Page 2 of 3 Docusign Envelope ID: A8594729-47B7-82B7-83E1-776C7B83D6DF f. Volume of previously awarded contracts, and g. Involvement of minority consultants. 8. Once a consultant is selected, the Local Agency enters into negotiations with the consultant to obtain a fair and reasonable price for the anticipated work. Pre -negotiation audits are prepared for contracts expected to be greater than $50,000. Federal reimbursements for costs are limited to those costs allowable under the cost principles of 48 CFR 31. Fixed fees (profit) are determined with consideration given to size, complexity, duration, and degree of risk involved in the work. Profits are in the range of six (6) to 15 percent of the total direct and indirect costs. 9. A qualified Local Agency employee shall be responsible and in charge of the Work to ensure that the work being pursued is complete, accurate, and consistent with the terms, conditions, and specifications of the contract. At the end of Work, the Local Agency prepares a performance evaluation (a CDOT form is available) on the consultant. CRS §§24-30-1401 THROUGH 24-30-1408, 23 CFR PART 172, AND P.D. 400.1, PROVIDE ADDITIONAL DETAILS FOR COMPLYING WITH THE PRECEEDING NINE (9) STEPS. Exhibit H - Page 3 of 3 Docusign Envelope ID: A8594729-47B7-82B7-83E1-776C7B83D6DF FHWA-1 273 — Revised October 23, 2023 EXHIBIT I REQUIRED CONTRACT PROVISIONS FEDERAL -AID CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS I. General II. Nondiscrimination III. Non -segregated Facilities IV. Davis -Bacon and Related Act Provisions V. Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act Provisions VI. Subletting or Assigning the Contract VII. Safety: Accident Prevention VIII. False Statements Concerning Highway Projects IX. Implementation of Clean Air Act and Federal Water Pollution Control Act X. Certification Regarding Debarment, Suspension, Ineligibility and Voluntary Exclusion XI. Certification Regarding Use of Contract Funds for Lobbying XII. Use of United States -Flag Vessels: ATTACHMENTS A. Employment and Materials Preference for Appalachian Development Highway System or Appalachian Local Access Road Contracts (included in Appalachian contracts only) I WC] 4 0114:7e1I 1. Form FHWA-1 273 must be physically incorporated in each construction contract funded under title 23, United States Code, as required in 23 CFR 633.102(b) (excluding emergency contracts solely intended for debris removal). The contractor (or subcontractor) must insert this form in each subcontract and further require its inclusion in all lower tier subcontracts (excluding purchase orders, rental agreements and other agreements for supplies or services). 23 CFR 633.102(e). The applicable requirements of Form FHWA-1273 are incorporated by reference for work done under any purchase order, rental agreement or agreement for other services. The prime contractor shall be responsible for compliance by any subcontractor, lower -tier subcontractor or service provider. 23 CFR 633.102(e). Form FHWA-1273 must be included in all Federal -aid design - build contracts, in all subcontracts and in lower tier subcontracts (excluding subcontracts for design services, purchase orders, rental agreements and other agreements for supplies or services) in accordance with 23 CFR 633.102. The design -builder shall be responsible for compliance by any subcontractor, lower -tier subcontractor or service provider. Contracting agencies may reference Form FHWA-1273 in solicitation -for -bids or request -for -proposals documents, however, the Form FHWA-1273 must be physically incorporated (not referenced) in all contracts, subcontracts and lower -tier subcontracts (excluding purchase orders, rental agreements and other agreements for supplies or services related to a construction contract). 23 CFR 633.102(b). 2. Subject to the applicability criteria noted in the following sections, these contract provisions shall apply to all work performed on the contract by the contractor's own organization and with the assistance of workers under the contractor's immediate superintendence and to all work performed on the contract by piecework, station work, or by subcontract. 23 CFR 633.102(d). 3. A breach of any of the stipulations contained in these Required Contract Provisions may be sufficient grounds for withholding of progress payments, withholding of final payment, termination of the contract, suspension / debarment or any other action determined to be appropriate by the contracting agency and FHWA. 4. Selection of Labor: During the performance of this contract, the contractor shall not use convict labor for any purpose within the limits of a construction project on a Federal -aid highway unless it is labor performed by convicts who are on parole, supervised release, or probation. 23 U.S.C. 114(b). The term Federal -aid highway does not include roadways functionally classified as local roads or rural minor collectors. 23 U.S.C. 101(a). II. NONDISCRIMINATION (23 CFR 230.107(a); 23 CFR Part 230, Subpart A, Appendix A; EO 11246) The provisions of this section related to 23 CFR Part 230, Subpart A, Appendix A are applicable to all Federal -aid construction contracts and to all related construction subcontracts of $10,000 or more. The provisions of 23 CFR Part 230 are not applicable to material supply, engineering, or architectural service contracts. In addition, the contractor and all subcontractors must comply with the following policies: Executive Order 11246, 41 CFR Part 60, 29 CFR Parts 1625-1627, 23 U.S.C. 140, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended (29 U.S.C. 794), Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended (42 U.S.C. 2000d et seq.), and related regulations including 49 CFR Parts 21, 26, and 27; and 23 CFR Parts 200, 230, and 633. The contractor and all subcontractors must comply with: the requirements of the Equal Opportunity Clause in 41 CFR 60- 1.4(b) and, for all construction contracts exceeding $10,000, the Standard Federal Equal Employment Opportunity Construction Contract Specifications in 41 CFR 60-4.3. Note: The U.S. Department of Labor has exclusive authority to determine compliance with Executive Order 11246 and the policies of the Secretary of Labor including 41 CFR Part 60, and 29 CFR Parts 1625-1627. The contracting agency and the FHWA have the authority and the responsibility to ensure compliance with 23 U.S.C. 140, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended (29 U.S.C. 794), and Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended (42 U.S.C. 2000d et seq.), and related regulations including 49 CFR Parts 21, 26, and 27; and 23 CFR Parts 200, 230, and 633. The following provision is adopted from 23 CFR Part 230, Subpart A, Appendix A, with appropriate revisions to conform to the U.S. Department of Labor (US DOL) and FHWA requirements. Exhibit I- Page 1 of 14 Docusign Envelope ID: A8594729-47B7-82B7-83E1-776C7B83D6DF 1. Equal Employment Opportunity: Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) requirements not to discriminate and to take affirmative action to assure equal opportunity as set forth under laws, executive orders, rules, regulations (see 28 CFR Part 35, 29 CFR Part 1630, 29 CFR Parts 1625-1627, 41 CFR Part 60 and 49 CFR Part 27) and orders of the Secretary of Labor as modified by the provisions prescribed herein, and imposed pursuant to 23 U.S.C. 140, shall constitute the EEO and specific affirmative action standards for the contractor's project activities under this contract. The provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. 12101 et seq.) set forth under 28 CFR Part 35 and 29 CFR Part 1630 are incorporated by reference in this contract. In the execution of this contract, the contractor agrees to comply with the following minimum specific requirement activities of EEO: a. The contractor will work with the contracting agency and the Federal Government to ensure that it has made every good faith effort to provide equal opportunity with respect to all of its terms and conditions of employment and in their review of activities under the contract. 23 CFR 230.409 (g)(4) & (5). b. The contractor will accept as its operating policy the following statement: "It is the policy of this Company to assure that applicants are employed, and that employees are treated during employment, without regard to their race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, color, national origin, age or disability. Such action shall include: 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, pre -apprenticeship, and/or on-the-job training." 2. EEO Officer: The contractor will designate and make known to the contracting officers an EEO Officer who will have the responsibility for and must be capable of effectively administering and promoting an active EEO program and who must be assigned adequate authority and responsibility to do so. 3. Dissemination of Policy: All members of the contractor's staff who are authorized to hire, supervise, promote, and discharge employees, or who recommend such action or are substantially involved in such action, will be made fully cognizant of and will implement the contractor's EEO policy and contractual responsibilities to provide EEO in each grade and classification of employment. To ensure that the above agreement will be met, the following actions will be taken as a minimum: a. Periodic meetings of supervisory and personnel office employees will be conducted before the start of work and then not less often than once every six months, at which time the contractor's EEO policy and its implementation will be reviewed and explained. The meetings will be conducted by the EEO Officer or other knowledgeable company official. b. All new supervisory or personnel office employees will be given a thorough indoctrination by the EEO Officer, covering all major aspects of the contractor's EEO obligations within thirty days following their reporting for duty with the contractor. c. All personnel who are engaged in direct recruitment for the project will be instructed by the EEO Officer in the contractor's procedures for locating and hiring minorities and women. d. Notices and posters setting forth the contractor's EEO policy will be placed in areas readily accessible to employees, applicants for employment and potential employees. e. The contractor's EEO policy and the procedures to implement such policy will be brought to the attention of employees by means of meetings, employee handbooks, or other appropriate means. 4. Recruitment: When advertising for employees, the contractor will include in all advertisements for employees the notation: "An Equal Opportunity Employer." All such advertisements will be placed in publications having a large circulation among minorities and women in the area from which the project work force would normally be derived. a. The contractor will, unless precluded by a valid bargaining agreement, conduct systematic and direct recruitment through public and private employee referral sources likely to yield qualified minorities and women. To meet this requirement, the contractor will identify sources of potential minority group employees and establish with such identified sources procedures whereby minority and women applicants may be referred to the contractor for employment consideration. b. In the event the contractor has a valid bargaining agreement providing for exclusive hiring hall referrals, the contractor is expected to observe the provisions of that agreement to the extent that the system meets the contractor's compliance with EEO contract provisions. Where implementation of such an agreement has the effect of discriminating against minorities or women, or obligates the contractor to do the same, such implementation violates Federal nondiscrimination provisions. c. The contractor will encourage its present employees to refer minorities and women as applicants for employment. Information and procedures with regard to referring such applicants will be discussed with employees. 5. Personnel Actions: Wages, working conditions, and employee benefits shall be established and administered, and personnel actions of every type, including hiring, upgrading, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, and termination, shall be taken without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age or disability. The following procedures shall be followed: a. The contractor will conduct periodic inspections of project sites to ensure that working conditions and employee facilities do not indicate discriminatory treatment of project site personnel. b. The contractor will periodically evaluate the spread of wages paid within each classification to determine any evidence of discriminatory wage practices. c. The contractor will periodically review selected personnel actions in depth to determine whether there is evidence of discrimination. Where evidence is found, the contractor will promptly take corrective action. If the review indicates that the discrimination may extend beyond the actions reviewed, such corrective action shall include all affected persons. d. The contractor will promptly investigate all complaints of alleged discrimination made to the contractor in connection with its obligations under this contract, will attempt to resolve such complaints, and will take appropriate corrective action Exhibit I- Page 2 of 14 Docusign Envelope ID: A8594729-47B7-82B7-83E1-776C7B83D6DF within a reasonable time. If the investigation indicates that the discrimination may affect persons other than the complainant, such corrective action shall include such other persons. Upon completion of each investigation, the contractor will inform every complainant of all of their avenues of appeal. 6. Training and Promotion: a. The contractor will assist in locating, qualifying, and increasing the skills of minorities and women who are applicants for employment or current employees. Such efforts should be aimed at developing full journey level status employees in the type of trade or job classification involved. b. Consistent with the contractor's work force requirements and as permissible under Federal and State regulations, the contractor shall make full use of training programs (i.e., apprenticeship and on-the-job training programs for the geographical area of contract performance). In the event a special provision for training is provided under this contract, this subparagraph will be superseded as indicated in the special provision. The contracting agency may reserve training positions for persons who receive welfare assistance in accordance with 23 U.S.C. 140(a). c. The contractor will advise employees and applicants for employment of available training programs and entrance requirements for each. d. The contractor will periodically review the training and promotion potential of employees who are minorities and women and will encourage eligible employees to apply for such training and promotion. 7. Unions: If the contractor relies in whole or in part upon unions as a source of employees, the contractor will use good faith efforts to obtain the cooperation of such unions to increase opportunities for minorities and women. 23 CFR 230.409. Actions by the contractor, either directly or through a contractor's association acting as agent, will include the procedures set forth below: a. The contractor will use good faith efforts to develop, in cooperation with the unions, joint training programs aimed toward qualifying more minorities and women for membership in the unions and increasing the skills of minorities and women so that they may qualify for higher paying employment. b. The contractor will use good faith efforts to incorporate an EEO clause into each union agreement to the end that such union will be contractually bound to refer applicants without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, or disability. c. The contractor is to obtain information as to the referral practices and policies of the labor union except that to the extent such information is within the exclusive possession of the labor union and such labor union refuses to furnish such information to the contractor, the contractor shall so certify to the contracting agency and shall set forth what efforts have been made to obtain such information. d. In the event the union is unable to provide the contractor with a reasonable flow of referrals within the time limit set forth in the collective bargaining agreement, the contractor will, through independent recruitment efforts, fill the employment vacancies without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, or disability; making full efforts to obtain qualified and/or qualifiable minorities and women. The failure of a union to provide sufficient referrals (even though it is obligated to provide exclusive referrals under the terms of a collective bargaining agreement) does not relieve the contractor from the requirements of this paragraph. In the event the union referral practice prevents the contractor from meeting the obligations pursuant to Executive Order 11246, as amended, and these special provisions, such contractor shall immediately notify the contracting agency. 8. Reasonable Accommodation for Applicants / Employees with Disabilities: The contractor must be familiar with the requirements for and comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act and all rules and regulations established thereunder. Employers must provide reasonable accommodation in all employment activities unless to do so would cause an undue hardship. 9. Selection of Subcontractors, Procurement of Materials and Leasing of Equipment: The contractor shall not discriminate on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, or disability in the selection and retention of subcontractors, including procurement of materials and leases of equipment. The contractor shall take all necessary and reasonable steps to ensure nondiscrimination in the administration of this contract. a. The contractor shall notify all potential subcontractors, suppliers, and lessors of their EEO obligations under this contract. b. The contractor will use good faith efforts to ensure subcontractor compliance with their EEO obligations. 10. Assurances Required: a. The requirements of 49 CFR Part 26 and the State DOT's FHWA-approved Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) program are incorporated by reference. b. The contractor, subrecipient or subcontractor shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, or sex in the performance of this contract. The contractor shall carry out applicable requirements of 49 CFR part 26 in the award and administration of DOT -assisted contracts. Failure by the contractor to carry out these requirements is a material breach of this contract, which may result in the termination of this contract or such other remedy as the recipient deems appropriate, which may include, but is not limited to: (1) Withholding monthly progress payments; (2) Assessing sanctions; (3) Liquidated damages; and/or (4) Disqualifying the contractor from future bidding as non - responsible. c. The Title VI and nondiscrimination provisions of U.S. DOT Order 1050.2A at Appendixes A and E are incorporated by reference. 49 CFR Part 21. 11. Records and Reports: The contractor shall keep such records as necessary to document compliance with the EEO requirements. Such records shall be retained for a period of three years following the date of the final payment to the contractor for all contract work and shall be available at reasonable times and places for inspection by authorized representatives of the contracting agency and the FHWA. a. The records kept by the contractor shall document the following: Exhibit I- Page 3 of 14 Docusign Envelope ID: A8594729-47B7-82B7-83E1-776C7B83D6DF (1) The number and work hours of minority and non - minority group members and women employed in each work classification on the project; (2) The progress and efforts being made in cooperation with unions, when applicable, to increase employment opportunities for minorities and women; and (3) The progress and efforts being made in locating, hiring, training, qualifying, and upgrading minorities and women. b. The contractors and subcontractors will submit an annual report to the contracting agency each July for the duration of the project indicating the number of minority, women, and non - minority group employees currently engaged in each work classification required by the contract work. This information is to be reported on Form FHWA-1391. The staffing data should represent the project work force on board in all or any part of the last payroll period preceding the end of July. If on-the-job training is being required by special provision, the contractor will be required to collect and report training data. The employment data should reflect the work force on board during all or any part of the last payroll period preceding the end of July. IIIA01IQ01&11xCIN=10ell941lyeCdl11111*1 This provision is applicable to all Federal -aid construction contracts and to all related construction subcontracts of more than $10,000. 41 CFR 60-1.5. As prescribed by 41 CFR 60-1.8, the contractor must ensure that facilities provided for employees are provided in such a manner that segregation on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin cannot result. The contractor may neither require such segregated use by written or oral policies nor tolerate such use by employee custom. The contractor's obligation extends further to ensure that its employees are not assigned to perform their services at any location under the contractor's control where the facilities are segregated. The term "facilities" includes waiting rooms, work areas, restaurants and other eating areas, time clocks, restrooms, washrooms, locker rooms and other storage or dressing areas, parking lots, drinking fountains, recreation or entertainment areas, transportation, and housing provided for employees. The contractor shall provide separate or single -user restrooms and necessary dressing or sleeping areas to assure privacy between sexes. IDAWITJRE_YiCKe]011901117: 74Iell94lLCeld�:Z61T/1;�IC01<;.1 This section is applicable to all Federal -aid construction projects exceeding $2,000 and to all related subcontracts and lower -tier subcontracts (regardless of subcontract size), in accordance with 29 CFR 5.5. The requirements apply to all projects located within the right-of-way of a roadway that is functionally classified as Federal -aid highway. 23 U.S.C. 113. This excludes roadways functionally classified as local roads or rural minor collectors, which are exempt. 23 U.S.C. 101. Where applicable law requires that projects be treated as a project on a Federal -aid highway, the provisions of this subpart will apply regardless of the location of the project. Examples include: Surface Transportation Block Grant Program projects funded under 23 U.S.C. 133 [excluding recreational trails projects], the Nationally Significant Freight and Highway Projects funded under 23 U.S.C. 117, and National Highway Freight Program projects funded under 23 U.S.C. 167. The following provisions are from the U.S. Department of Labor regulations in 29 CFR 5.5 "Contract provisions and related matters" with minor revisions to conform to the FHWA- 1273 format and FHWA program requirements. 1. Minimum wages (29 CFR 5.5) a. Wage rates and fringe benefits. All laborers and mechanics employed or working upon the site of the work (or otherwise working in construction or development of the project under a development statute), will be paid unconditionally and not less often than once a week, and without subsequent deduction or rebate on any account (except such payroll deductions as are permitted by regulations issued by the Secretary of Labor under the Copeland Act (29 CFR part 3)), the full amount of basic hourly wages and bona fide fringe benefits (or cash equivalents thereof) due at time of payment computed at rates not less than those contained in the wage determination of the Secretary of Labor which is attached hereto and made a part hereof, regardless of any contractual relationship which may be alleged to exist between the contractor and such laborers and mechanics. As provided in paragraphs (d) and (e) of 29 CFR 5.5, the appropriate wage determinations are effective by operation of law even if they have not been attached to the contract. Contributions made or costs reasonably anticipated for bona fide fringe benefits under the Davis -Bacon Act (40 U.S.C. 3141(2)(B)) on behalf of laborers or mechanics are considered wages paid to such laborers or mechanics, subject to the provisions of paragraph 1.e. of this section; also, regular contributions made or costs incurred for more than a weekly period (but not less often than quarterly) under plans, funds, or programs which cover the particular weekly period, are deemed to be constructively made or incurred during such weekly period. Such laborers and mechanics must be paid the appropriate wage rate and fringe benefits on the wage determination for the classification(s) of work actually performed, without regard to skill, except as provided in paragraph 4. of this section. Laborers or mechanics performing work in more than one classification may be compensated at the rate specified for each classification for the time actually worked therein: Provided, That the employer's payroll records accurately set forth the time spent in each classification in which work is performed. The wage determination (including any additional classifications and wage rates conformed under paragraph 1.c. of this section) and the Davis -Bacon poster (WH-1 321) must be posted at all times by the contractor and its subcontractors at the site of the work in a prominent and accessible place where it can be easily seen by the workers. b. Frequently recurring classifications. (1) In addition to wage and fringe benefit rates that have been determined to be prevailing under the procedures set forth in 29 CFR part 1, a wage determination may contain, pursuant to § 1.3(f), wage and fringe benefit rates for classifications of laborers and mechanics for which conformance requests are regularly submitted pursuant to paragraph 1.c. of this section, provided that: (i) The work performed by the classification is not performed by a classification in the wage determination for which a prevailing wage rate has been determined; Exhibit I- Page 4 of 14 Docusign Envelope ID: A8594729-47B7-82B7-83E1-776C7B83D6DF (ii) The classification is used in the area by the construction industry; and (iii) The wage rate for the classification bears a reasonable relationship to the prevailing wage rates contained in the wage determination. (2) The Administrator will establish wage rates for such classifications in accordance with paragraph 1.c.(1)(iii) of this section. Work performed in such a classification must be paid at no less than the wage and fringe benefit rate listed on the wage determination for such classification. c. Conformance. (1) The contracting officer must require that any class of laborers or mechanics, including helpers, which is not listed in the wage determination and which is to be employed under the contract be classified in conformance with the wage determination. Conformance of an additional classification and wage rate and fringe benefits is appropriate only when the following criteria have been met: (i) The work to be performed by the classification requested is not performed by a classification in the wage determination; and (ii) The classification is used in the area by the construction industry; and (iii) The proposed wage rate, including any bona fide fringe benefits, bears a reasonable relationship to the wage rates contained in the wage determination. (2) The conformance process may not be used to split, subdivide, or otherwise avoid application of classifications listed in the wage determination. (3) If the contractor and the laborers and mechanics to be employed in the classification (if known), or their representatives, and the contracting officer agree on the classification and wage rate (including the amount designated for fringe benefits where appropriate), a report of the action taken will be sent by the contracting officer by email to DBAconformance(o7dol.pov. The Administrator, or an authorized representative, will approve, modify, or disapprove every additional classification action within 30 days of receipt and so advise the contracting officer or will notify the contracting officer within the 30 —day period that additional time is necessary. (4) In the event the contractor, the laborers or mechanics to be employed in the classification or their representatives, and the contracting officer do not agree on the proposed classification and wage rate (including the amount designated for fringe benefits, where appropriate), the contracting officer will, by email to ®BA conformance(o7dol.pov, refer the questions, including the views of all interested parties and the recommendation of the contracting officer, to the Administrator for determination. The Administrator, or an authorized representative, will issue a determination within 30 days of receipt and so advise the contracting officer or will notify the contracting officer within the 30 —day period that additional time is necessary. (5) The contracting officer must promptly notify the contractor of the action taken by the Wage and Hour Division under paragraphs 1.c.(3) and (4) of this section. The contractor must furnish a written copy of such determination to each affected worker or it must be posted as a part of the wage determination. The wage rate (including fringe benefits where appropriate) determined pursuant to paragraph 1.c.(3) or (4) of this section must be paid to all workers performing work in the classification under this contract from the first day on which work is performed in the classification. d. Fringe benefits not expressed as an hourly rate. Whenever the minimum wage rate prescribed in the contract for a class of laborers or mechanics includes a fringe benefit which is not expressed as an hourly rate, the contractor may either pay the benefit as stated in the wage determination or may pay another bona fide fringe benefit or an hourly cash equivalent thereof. e. Unfunded plans. If the contractor does not make payments to a trustee or other third person, the contractor may consider as part of the wages of any laborer or mechanic the amount of any costs reasonably anticipated in providing bona fide fringe benefits under a plan or program, Provided, That the Secretary of Labor has found, upon the written request of the contractor, in accordance with the criteria set forth in § 5.28, that the applicable standards of the Davis -Bacon Act have been met. The Secretary of Labor may require the contractor to set aside in a separate account assets for the meeting of obligations under the plan or program. f. Interest. In the event of a failure to pay all or part of the wages required by the contract, the contractor will be required to pay interest on any underpayment of wages. 2. Withholding (29 CFR 5.5) a. Withholding requirements. The contracting agency may, upon its own action, or must, upon written request of an authorized representative of the Department of Labor, withhold or cause to be withheld from the contractor so much of the accrued payments or advances as may be considered necessary to satisfy the liabilities of the prime contractor or any subcontractor for the full amount of wages and monetary relief, including interest, required by the clauses set forth in this section for violations of this contract, or to satisfy any such liabilities required by any other Federal contract, or federally assisted contract subject to Davis -Bacon labor standards, that is held by the same prime contractor (as defined in § 5.2). The necessary funds may be withheld from the contractor under this contract, any other Federal contract with the same prime contractor, or any other federally assisted contract that is subject to Davis -Bacon labor standards requirements and is held by the same prime contractor, regardless of whether the other contract was awarded or assisted by the same agency, and such funds may be used to satisfy the contractor liability for which the funds were withheld. In the event of a contractor's failure to pay any laborer or mechanic, including any apprentice or helper working on the site of the work all or part of the wages required by the contract, or upon the contractor's failure to submit the required records as discussed in paragraph 3.d. of this section, the contracting agency may on its own initiative and after written notice to the contractor, take such action as may be necessary to cause the suspension of any further payment, advance, or guarantee of funds until such violations have ceased. b. Priority to withheld funds. The Department has priority to funds withheld or to be withheld in accordance with paragraph Exhibit I- Page 5 of 14 Docusign Envelope ID: A8594729-47B7-82B7-83E1-776C7B83D6DF 2.a. of this section or Section V, paragraph 3.a., or both, over claims to those funds by: (1) A contractor's surety(ies), including without limitation performance bond sureties and payment bond sureties; (2) A contracting agency for its reprocurement costs; (3) A trustee(s) (either a court -appointed trustee or a U.S. trustee, or both) in bankruptcy of a contractor, or a contractor's bankruptcy estate; (4) A contractor's assignee(s); (5) A contractor's successor(s); or (6) A claim asserted under the Prompt Payment Act, 31 U.S.C. 3901-3907. 3. Records and certified payrolls (29 CFR 5.5) a. Basic record requirements (1) Length of record retention. All regular payrolls and other basic records must be maintained by the contractor and any subcontractor during the course of the work and preserved for all laborers and mechanics working at the site of the work (or otherwise working in construction or development of the project under a development statute) for a period of at least 3 years after all the work on the prime contract is completed. (2) Information required. Such records must contain the name; Social Security number; last known address, telephone number, and email address of each such worker; each worker's correct classification(s) of work actually performed; hourly rates of wages paid (including rates of contributions or costs anticipated for bona fide fringe benefits or cash equivalents thereof of the types described in 40 U.S.C. 3141(2)(B) of the Davis -Bacon Act); daily and weekly number of hours actually worked in total and on each covered contract; deductions made; and actual wages paid. (3) Additional records relating to fringe benefits. Whenever the Secretary of Labor has found under paragraph 1.e. of this section that the wages of any laborer or mechanic include the amount of any costs reasonably anticipated in providing benefits under a plan or program described in 40 U.S.C. 3141(2}(B} of the Davis -Bacon Act, the contractor must maintain records which show that the commitment to provide such benefits is enforceable, that the plan or program is financially responsible, and that the plan or program has been communicated in writing to the laborers or mechanics affected, and records which show the costs anticipated or the actual cost incurred in providing such benefits. (4) Additional records relating to apprenticeship. Contractors with apprentices working under approved programs must maintain written evidence of the registration of apprenticeship programs, the registration of the apprentices, and the ratios and wage rates prescribed in the applicable programs. b. Certified payroll requirements (1) Frequency and method of submission. The contractor or subcontractor must submit weekly, for each week in which any DBA- or Related Acts - covered work is performed, certified payrolls to the contracting agency. The prime contractor is responsible for the submission of all certified payrolls by all subcontractors. A contracting agency or prime contractor may permit or require contractors to submit certified payrolls through an electronic system, as long as the electronic system requires a legally valid electronic signature; the system allows the contractor, the contracting agency, and the Department of Labor to access the certified payrolls upon request for at least 3 years after the work on the prime contract has been completed; and the contracting agency or prime contractor permits other methods of submission in situations where the contractor is unable or limited in its ability to use or access the electronic system. (2) Information required. The certified payrolls submitted must set out accurately and completely all of the information required to be maintained under paragraph 3.a.(2) of this section, except that full Social Security numbers and last known addresses, telephone numbers, and email addresses must not be included on weekly transmittals. Instead, the certified payrolls need only include an individually identifying number for each worker ( e.g., the last four digits of the worker's Social Security number). The required weekly certified payroll information may be submitted using Optional Form WH-347 or in any other format desired. Optional Form WH-347 is available for this purpose from the Wage and Hour Division website at https://www.dol.pov/sites/do/pou/file HD/ legacy/files/wh347/pdfor its successor website. It is not a violation of this section for a prime contractor to require a subcontractor to provide full Social Security numbers and last known addresses, telephone numbers, and email addresses to the prime contractor for its own records, without weekly submission by the subcontractor to the contracting agency. (3) Statement of Compliance. Each certified payroll submitted must be accompanied by a "Statement of Compliance," signed by the contractor or subcontractor, or the contractor's or subcontractor's agent who pays or supervises the payment of the persons working on the contract, and must certify the following: (i) That the certified payroll for the payroll period contains the information required to be provided under paragraph 3.b. of this section, the appropriate information and basic records are being maintained under paragraph 3.a. of this section, and such information and records are correct and complete; (ii) That each laborer or mechanic (including each helper and apprentice) working on the contract during the payroll period has been paid the full weekly wages earned, without rebate, either directly or indirectly, and that no deductions have been made either directly or indirectly from the full wages earned, other than permissible deductions as set forth in 29 CFR part 3; and (iii) That each laborer or mechanic has been paid not less than the applicable wage rates and fringe benefits or cash equivalents for the classification(s) of work actually performed, as specified in the applicable wage determination incorporated into the contract. (4) Use of Optional Form WH-347. The weekly submission of a properly executed certification set forth on the reverse side of Optional Form WH-347 will satisfy the requirement for submission of the "Statement of Compliance" required by paragraph 3.b.(3) of this section. Exhibit I- Page 6 of 14 Docusign Envelope ID: A8594729-47B7-82B7-83E1-776C7B83D6DF (5) Signature. The signature by the contractor, subcontractor, or the contractor's or subcontractor's agent must be an original handwritten signature or a legally valid electronic signature. (6) Falsification. The falsification of any of the above certifications may subject the contractor or subcontractor to civil or criminal prosecution under 18 U.S.C. 1001 and 31 U.S.C. 3729. (7) Length of certified payroll retention. The contractor or subcontractor must preserve all certified payrolls during the course of the work and for a period of 3 years after all the work on the prime contract is completed. c. Contracts, subcontracts, and related documents. The contractor or subcontractor must maintain this contract or subcontract and related documents including, without limitation, bids, proposals, amendments, modifications, and extensions. The contractor or subcontractor must preserve these contracts, subcontracts, and related documents during the course of the work and for a period of 3 years after all the work on the prime contract is completed. d. Required disclosures and access (1) Required record disclosures and access to workers. The contractor or subcontractor must make the records required under paragraphs 3.a. through 3.c. of this section, and any other documents that the contracting agency, the State DOT, the FHWA, or the Department of Labor deems necessary to determine compliance with the labor standards provisions of any of the applicable statutes referenced by §5.1, available for inspection, copying, or transcription by authorized representatives of the contracting agency, the State DOT, the FHWA, or the Department of Labor, and must permit such representatives to interview workers during working hours on the job. (2) Sanctions for non-compliance with records and worker access requirements. If the contractor or subcontractor fails to submit the required records or to make them available, or refuses to permit worker interviews during working hours on the job, the Federal agency may, after written notice to the contractor, sponsor, applicant, owner, or other entity, as the case may be, that maintains such records or that employs such workers, take such action as may be necessary to cause the suspension of any further payment, advance, or guarantee of funds. Furthermore, failure to submit the required records upon request or to make such records available, or to permit worker interviews during working hours on the job, may be grounds for debarment action pursuant to § 5.12. In addition, any contractor or other person that fails to submit the required records or make those records available to WHD within the time WHD requests that the records be produced will be precluded from introducing as evidence in an administrative proceeding under 29 CFR part 6 any of the required records that were not provided or made available to WHD. WHD will take into consideration a reasonable request from the contractor or person for an extension of the time for submission of records. WHD will determine the reasonableness of the request and may consider, among other things, the location of the records and the volume of production. (3) Required information disclosures. Contractors and subcontractors must maintain the full Social Security number and last known address, telephone number, and email address of each covered worker, and must provide them upon request to the contracting agency, the State DOT, the FHWA, the contractor, or the Wage and Hour Division of the Department of Labor for purposes of an investigation or other compliance action. 4. Apprentices and equal employment opportunity (29 CFR 5.5) a. Apprentices (1) Rate of pay. Apprentices will be permitted to work at less than the predetermined rate for the work they perform when they are employed pursuant to and individually registered in a bona fide apprenticeship program registered with the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration, Office of Apprenticeship (OA), or with a State Apprenticeship Agency recognized by the OA. A person who is not individually registered in the program, but who has been certified by the OA or a State Apprenticeship Agency (where appropriate) to be eligible for probationary employment as an apprentice, will be permitted to work at less than the predetermined rate for the work they perform in the first 90 days of probationary employment as an apprentice in such a program. In the event the OA or a State Apprenticeship Agency recognized by the OA withdraws approval of an apprenticeship program, the contractor will no longer be permitted to use apprentices at less than the applicable predetermined rate for the work performed until an acceptable program is approved. (2) Fringe benefits. Apprentices must be paid fringe benefits in accordance with the provisions of the apprenticeship program. If the apprenticeship program does not specify fringe benefits, apprentices must be paid the full amount of fringe benefits listed on the wage determination for the applicable classification. If the Administrator determines that a different practice prevails for the applicable apprentice classification, fringe benefits must be paid in accordance with that determination. (3) Apprenticeship ratio. The allowable ratio of apprentices to journeyworkers on the job site in any craft classification must not be greater than the ratio permitted to the contractor as to the entire work force under the registered program or the ratio applicable to the locality of the project pursuant to paragraph 4.a.(4) of this section. Any worker listed on a payroll at an apprentice wage rate, who is not registered or otherwise employed as stated in paragraph 4.a.(1) of this section, must be paid not less than the applicable wage rate on the wage determination for the classification of work actually performed. In addition, any apprentice performing work on the job site in excess of the ratio permitted under this section must be paid not less than the applicable wage rate on the wage determination for the work actually performed. (4) Reciprocity of ratios and wage rates. Where a contractor is performing construction on a project in a locality other than the locality in which its program is registered, the ratios and wage rates (expressed in percentages of the journeyworker's hourly rate) applicable within the locality in which the construction is being performed must be observed. If there is no applicable ratio or wage rate for the locality of the project, the ratio and wage rate specified in the contractor's registered program must be observed. b. Equal employment opportunity. The use of apprentices and journeyworkers under this part must be in conformity with Exhibit I- Page 7 of 14 Docusign Envelope ID: A8594729-47B7-82B7-83E1-776C7B83D6DF the equal employment opportunity requirements of Executive Order 11246, as amended, and 29 CFR part 30. c. Apprentices and Trainees (programs of the U.S. DOT). Apprentices and trainees working under apprenticeship and skill training programs which have been certified by the Secretary of Transportation as promoting EEO in connection with Federal -aid highway construction programs are not subject to the requirements of paragraph 4 of this Section IV. 23 CFR 230.111(e)(2). The straight time hourly wage rates for apprentices and trainees under such programs will be established by the particular programs. The ratio of apprentices and trainees to journeyworkers shall not be greater than permitted by the terms of the particular program. 5. Compliance with Copeland Act requirements. The contractor shall comply with the requirements of 29 CFR part 3, which are incorporated by reference in this contract as provided in 29 CFR 5.5. 6. Subcontracts. The contractor or subcontractor must insert FHWA-1273 in any subcontracts, along with the applicable wage determination(s) and such other clauses or contract modifications as the contracting agency may by appropriate instructions require, and a clause requiring the subcontractors to include these clauses and wage determination(s) in any lower tier subcontracts. The prime contractor is responsible for the compliance by any subcontractor or lower tier subcontractor with all the contract clauses in this section. In the event of any violations of these clauses, the prime contractor and any subcontractor(s) responsible will be liable for any unpaid wages and monetary relief, including interest from the date of the underpayment or loss, due to any workers of lower -tier subcontractors, and may be subject to debarment, as appropriate. 29 CFR 5.5. 7. Contract termination: debarment. A breach of the contract clauses in 29 CFR 5.5 may be grounds for termination of the contract, and for debarment as a contractor and a subcontractor as provided in 29 CFR 5.12. 8. Compliance with Davis -Bacon and Related Act requirements. All rulings and interpretations of the Davis - Bacon and Related Acts contained in 29 CFR parts 1, 3, and 5 are herein incorporated by reference in this contract as provided in 29 CFR 5.5. 9. Disputes concerning labor standards. As provided in 29 CFR 5.5, disputes arising out of the labor standards provisions of this contract shall not be subject to the general disputes clause of this contract. Such disputes shall be resolved in accordance with the procedures of the Department of Labor set forth in 29 CFR parts 5, 6, and 7. Disputes within the meaning of this clause include disputes between the contractor (or any of its subcontractors) and the contracting agency, the U.S. Department of Labor, or the employees or their representatives. 10. Certification of eligibility. a. By entering into this contract, the contractor certifies that neither it nor any person or firm who has an interest in the contractor's firm is a person or firm ineligible to be awarded Government contracts by virtue of 40 U.S.C. 3144(b) or § 5.12(a). b. No part of this contract shall be subcontracted to any person or firm ineligible for award of a Government contract by virtue of 40 U.S.C. 3144(b) or § 5.12(a). c. The penalty for making false statements is prescribed in the U.S. Code, Title 18 Crimes and Criminal Procedure, 18 U.S.C. 1001. 11. Anti -retaliation. It is unlawful for any person to discharge, demote, intimidate, threaten, restrain, coerce, blacklist, harass, or in any other manner discriminate against, or to cause any person to discharge, demote, intimidate, threaten, restrain, coerce, blacklist, harass, or in any other manner discriminate against, any worker or job applicant for: a. Notifying any contractor of any conduct which the worker reasonably believes constitutes a violation of the DBA, Related Acts, this part, or 29 CFR part 1 or 3; b. Filing any complaint, initiating or causing to be initiated any proceeding, or otherwise asserting or seeking to assert on behalf of themselves or others any right or protection under the DBA, Related Acts, this part, or 29 CFR part 1 or 3; c. Cooperating in any investigation or other compliance action, or testifying in any proceeding under the DBA, Related Acts, this part, or 29 CFR part 1 or 3; or d. Informing any other person about their rights under the DBA, Related Acts, this part, or 29 CFR part 1 or 3. V. CONTRACT WORK HOURS AND SAFETY STANDARDS ACT Pursuant to 29 CFR 5.5(b), the following clauses apply to any Federal -aid construction contract in an amount in excess of $100,000 and subject to the overtime provisions of the Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act. These clauses shall be inserted in addition to the clauses required by 29 CFR 5.5(a) or 29 CFR 4.6. As used in this paragraph, the terms laborers and mechanics include watchpersons and guards. 1. Overtime requirements. No contractor or subcontractor contracting for any part of the contract work which may require or involve the employment of laborers or mechanics shall require or permit any such laborer or mechanic in any workweek in which he or she is employed on such work to work in excess of forty hours in such workweek unless such laborer or mechanic receives compensation at a rate not less than one and one-half times the basic rate of pay for all hours worked in excess of forty hours in such workweek. 29 CFR 5.5. 2. Violation; liability for unpaid wages; liquidated damages. In the event of any violation of the clause set forth in paragraph 1. of this section the contractor and any subcontractor responsible therefor shall be liable for the unpaid wages and interest from the date of the underpayment. In addition, such contractor and subcontractor shall be liable to the United States (in the case of work done under contract for the District of Columbia or a territory, to such District or to such territory), for liquidated damages. Such liquidated damages shall be computed with respect to each individual laborer or Exhibit I- Page 8 of 14 Docusign Envelope ID: A8594729-47B7-82B7-83E1-776C7B83D6DF mechanic, including watchpersons and guards, employed in violation of the clause set forth in paragraph 1. of this section, in the sum currently provided in 29 CFR 5.5(b)(2)* for each calendar day on which such individual was required or permitted to work in excess of the standard workweek of forty hours without payment of the overtime wages required by the clause set forth in paragraph 1. of this section. $31 as of January 15, 2023 (See 88 FR 88 FR 2210) as may be adjusted annually by the Department of Labor, pursuant to the Federal Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act of 1990. 3. Withholding for unpaid wages and liquidated damages a. Withholding process. The FHWA or the contracting agency may, upon its own action, or must, upon written request of an authorized representative of the Department of Labor, withhold or cause to be withheld from the contractor so much of the accrued payments or advances as may be considered necessary to satisfy the liabilities of the prime contractor or any subcontractor for any unpaid wages; monetary relief, including interest; and liquidated damages required by the clauses set forth in this section on this contract, any other Federal contract with the same prime contractor, or any other federally assisted contract subject to the Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act that is held by the same prime contractor (as defined in § 5.2). The necessary funds may be withheld from the contractor under this contract, any other Federal contract with the same prime contractor, or any other federally assisted contract that is subject to the Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act and is held by the same prime contractor, regardless of whether the other contract was awarded or assisted by the same agency, and such funds may be used to satisfy the contractor liability for which the funds were withheld. b. Priority to withheld funds. The Department has priority to funds withheld or to be withheld in accordance with Section IV paragraph 2.a. or paragraph 3.a. of this section, or both, over claims to those funds by: (1) A contractor's surety(ies), including without limitation performance bond sureties and payment bond sureties; (2) A contracting agency for its reprocurement costs; (3) A trustee(s) (either a court -appointed trustee or a U.S. trustee, or both) in bankruptcy of a contractor, or a contractor's bankruptcy estate; (4) A contractor's assignee(s); (5) A contractor's successor(s); or (6) A claim asserted under the Prompt Payment Act, 31 U.S.C. 3901-3907. 4. Subcontracts. The contractor or subcontractor must insert in any subcontracts the clauses set forth in paragraphs 1. through 5. of this section and a clause requiring the subcontractors to include these clauses in any lower tier subcontracts. The prime contractor is responsible for compliance by any subcontractor or lower tier subcontractor with the clauses set forth in paragraphs 1. through 5. In the event of any violations of these clauses, the prime contractor and any subcontractor(s) responsible will be liable for any unpaid wages and monetary relief, including interest from the date of the underpayment or loss, due to any workers of lower - tier subcontractors, and associated liquidated damages and may be subject to debarment, as appropriate. 5. Anti -retaliation. It is unlawful for any person to discharge, demote, intimidate, threaten, restrain, coerce, blacklist, harass, or in any other manner discriminate against, or to cause any person to discharge, demote, intimidate, threaten, restrain, coerce, blacklist, harass, or in any other manner discriminate against, any worker or job applicant for: a. Notifying any contractor of any conduct which the worker reasonably believes constitutes a violation of the Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act (CWHSSA) or its implementing regulations in this part; b. Filing any complaint, initiating or causing to be initiated any proceeding, or otherwise asserting or seeking to assert on behalf of themselves or others any right or protection under CWHSSA or this part; c. Cooperating in any investigation or other compliance action, or testifying in any proceeding under CWHSSA or this part; or d. Informing any other person about their rights under CWHSSA or this part. VI. SUBLETTING OR ASSIGNING THE CONTRACT This provision is applicable to all Federal -aid construction contracts on the National Highway System pursuant to 23 CFR 635.116. 1. The contractor shall perform with its own organization contract work amounting to not less than 30 percent (or a greater percentage if specified elsewhere in the contract) of the total original contract price, excluding any specialty items designated by the contracting agency. Specialty items may be performed by subcontract and the amount of any such specialty items performed may be deducted from the total original contract price before computing the amount of work required to be performed by the contractor's own organization (23 CFR 635.116). a. The term "perform work with its own organization" in paragraph 1 of Section VI refers to workers employed or leased by the prime contractor, and equipment owned or rented by the prime contractor, with or without operators. Such term does not include employees or equipment of a subcontractor or lower tier subcontractor, agents of the prime contractor, or any other assignees. The term may include payments for the costs of hiring leased employees from an employee leasing firm meeting all relevant Federal and State regulatory requirements. Leased employees may only be included in this term if the prime contractor meets all of the following conditions: (based on longstanding interpretation) (1) the prime contractor maintains control over the supervision of the day-to-day activities of the leased employees; (2) the prime contractor remains responsible for the quality of the work of the leased employees; Exhibit I- Page 9 of 14 Docusign Envelope ID: A8594729-47B7-82B7-83E1-776C7B83D6DF (3) the prime contractor retains all power to accept or exclude individual employees from work on the project; and (4) the prime contractor remains ultimately responsible for the payment of predetermined minimum wages, the submission of payrolls, statements of compliance and all other Federal regulatory requirements. b. "Specialty Items" shall be construed to be limited to work that requires highly specialized knowledge, abilities, or equipment not ordinarily available in the type of contracting organizations qualified and expected to bid or propose on the contract as a whole and in general are to be limited to minor components of the overall contract. 23 CFR 635.102. 2. Pursuant to 23 CFR 635.116(a), the contract amount upon which the requirements set forth in paragraph (1) of Section VI is computed includes the cost of material and manufactured products which are to be purchased or produced by the contractor under the contract provisions. 3. Pursuant to 23 CFR 635.116(c), the contractor shall furnish (a) a competent superintendent or supervisor who is employed by the firm, has full authority to direct performance of the work in accordance with the contract requirements, and is in charge of all construction operations (regardless of who performs the work) and (b) such other of its own organizational resources (supervision, management, and engineering services) as the contracting officer determines is necessary to assure the performance of the contract. 4. No portion of the contract shall be sublet, assigned or otherwise disposed of except with the written consent of the contracting officer, or authorized representative, and such consent when given shall not be construed to relieve the contractor of any responsibility for the fulfillment of the contract. Written consent will be given only after the contracting agency has assured that each subcontract is evidenced in writing and that it contains all pertinent provisions and requirements of the prime contract. (based on long- standing interpretation of 23 CFR 635.116). 5. The 30 -percent self -performance requirement of paragraph (1) is not applicable to design -build contracts; however, contracting agencies may establish their own self -performance requirements. 23 CFR 635.116(d). 1T/I�"f9y�viieCKdU7401�11:2N41�01�1IQ011 This provision is applicable to all Federal -aid construction contracts and to all related subcontracts. 1. In the performance of this contract the contractor shall comply with all applicable Federal, State, and local laws governing safety, health, and sanitation (23 CFR Part 635). The contractor shall provide all safeguards, safety devices and protective equipment and take any other needed actions as it determines, or as the contracting officer may determine, to be reasonably necessary to protect the life and health of employees on the job and the safety of the public and to protect property in connection with the performance of the work covered by the contract. 23 CFR 635.108. 2. It is a condition of this contract, and shall be made a condition of each subcontract, which the contractor enters into pursuant to this contract, that the contractor and any subcontractor shall not permit any employee, in performance of the contract, to work in surroundings or under conditions which are unsanitary, hazardous or dangerous to his/her health or safety, as determined under construction safety and health standards (29 CFR Part 1926) promulgated by the Secretary of Labor, in accordance with Section 107 of the Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act (40 U.S.C. 3704). 29 CFR 1926.10. 3. Pursuant to 29 CFR 1926.3, it is a condition of this contract that the Secretary of Labor or authorized representative thereof, shall have right of entry to any site of contract performance to inspect or investigate the matter of compliance with the construction safety and health standards and to carry out the duties of the Secretary under Section 107 of the Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act (40 U.S.C. 3704). VIII. FALSE STATEMENTS CONCERNING HIGHWAY PROJECTS This provision is applicable to all Federal -aid construction contracts and to all related subcontracts. In order to assure high quality and durable construction in conformity with approved plans and specifications and a high degree of reliability on statements and representations made by engineers, contractors, suppliers, and workers on Federal - aid highway projects, it is essential that all persons concerned with the project perform their functions as carefully, thoroughly, and honestly as possible. Willful falsification, distortion, or misrepresentation with respect to any facts related to the project is a violation of Federal law. To prevent any misunderstanding regarding the seriousness of these and similar acts, Form FHWA-1022 shall be posted on each Federal -aid highway project (23 CFR Part 635) in one or more places where it is readily available to all persons concerned with the project: 18 U.S.C. 1020 reads as follows: "Whoever, being an officer, agent, or employee of the United States, or of any State or Territory, or whoever, whether a person, association, firm, or corporation, knowingly makes any false statement, false representation, or false report as to the character, quality, quantity, or cost of the material used or to be used, or the quantity or quality of the work performed or to be performed, or the cost thereof in connection with the submission of plans, maps, specifications, contracts, or costs of construction on any highway or related project submitted for approval to the Secretary of Transportation; or Whoever knowingly makes any false statement, false representation, false report or false claim with respect to the character, quality, quantity, or cost of any work performed or to be performed, or materials furnished or to be furnished, in connection with the construction of any highway or related project approved by the Secretary of Transportation; or Whoever knowingly makes any false statement or false representation as to material fact in any statement, certificate, or report submitted pursuant to provisions of the Federal -aid Roads Act approved July 11, 1916, (39 Stat. 355), as amended and supplemented; Shall be fined under this title or imprisoned not more than 5 years or both." Exhibit I- Page 10 of 14 Docusign Envelope ID: A8594729-47B7-82B7-83E1-776C7B83D6DF IX. IMPLEMENTATION OF CLEAN AIR ACT AND FEDERAL WATER POLLUTION CONTROL ACT (42 U.S.C. 7606; 2 CFR 200.88; EO 11738) This provision is applicable to all Federal -aid construction contracts in excess of $150,000 and to all related subcontracts. 48 CFR 2.101; 2 CFR 200.327. By submission of this bid/proposal or the execution of this contract or subcontract, as appropriate, the bidder, proposer, Federal -aid construction contractor, subcontractor, supplier, or vendor agrees to comply with all applicable standards, orders or regulations issued pursuant to the Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C. 7401-7671q) and the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as amended (33 U.S.C. 1251-1387). Violations must be reported to the Federal Highway Administration and the Regional Office of the Environmental Protection Agency. 2 CFR Part 200, Appendix II. The contractor agrees to include or cause to be included the requirements of this Section in every subcontract, and further agrees to take such action as the contracting agency may direct as a means of enforcing such requirements. 2 CFR 200.327. X. CERTIFICATION REGARDING DEBARMENT, SUSPENSION, INELIGIBILITY AND VOLUNTARY EXCLUSION This provision is applicable to all Federal -aid construction contracts, design -build contracts, subcontracts, lower -tier subcontracts, purchase orders, lease agreements, consultant contracts or any other covered transaction requiring FHWA approval or that is estimated to cost $25,000 or more — as defined in 2 CFR Parts 180 and 1200. 2 CFR 180.220 and 1200.220. 1. Instructions for Certification — First Tier Participants: a. By signing and submitting this proposal, the prospective first tier participant is providing the certification set out below. b. The inability of a person to provide the certification set out below will not necessarily result in denial of participation in this covered transaction. The prospective first tier participant shall submit an explanation of why it cannot provide the certification set out below. The certification or explanation will be considered in connection with the department or agency's determination whether to enter into this transaction. However, failure of the prospective first tier participant to furnish a certification or an explanation shall disqualify such a person from participation in this transaction. 2 CFR 180.320. c. The certification in this clause is a material representation of fact upon which reliance was placed when the contracting agency determined to enter into this transaction. If it is later determined that the prospective participant knowingly rendered an erroneous certification, in addition to other remedies available to the Federal Government, the contracting agency may terminate this transaction for cause of default. 2 CFR 180.325. d. The prospective first tier participant shall provide immediate written notice to the contracting agency to whom this proposal is submitted if any time the prospective first tier participant learns that its certification was erroneous when submitted or has become erroneous by reason of changed circumstances. 2 CFR 180.345 and 180.350. e. The terms "covered transaction," "debarred," "suspended," "ineligible," "participant," "person," "principal," and "voluntarily excluded," as used in this clause, are defined in 2 CFR Parts 180, Subpart I, 180.900-180.1020, and 1200. "First Tier Covered Transactions" refers to any covered transaction between a recipient or subrecipient of Federal funds and a participant (such as the prime or general contract). "Lower Tier Covered Transactions" refers to any covered transaction under a First Tier Covered Transaction (such as subcontracts). "First Tier Participant" refers to the participant who has entered into a covered transaction with a recipient or subrecipient of Federal funds (such as the prime or general contractor). "Lower Tier Participant" refers any participant who has entered into a covered transaction with a First Tier Participant or other Lower Tier Participants (such as subcontractors and suppliers). f. The prospective first tier participant agrees by submitting this proposal that, should the proposed covered transaction be entered into, it shall not knowingly enter into any lower tier covered transaction with a person who is debarred, suspended, declared ineligible, or voluntarily excluded from participation in this covered transaction, unless authorized by the department or agency entering into this transaction. 2 CFR 180.330. g. The prospective first tier participant further agrees by submitting this proposal that it will include the clause titled "Certification Regarding Debarment, Suspension, Ineligibility and Voluntary Exclusion -Lower Tier Covered Transactions," provided by the department or contracting agency, entering into this covered transaction, without modification, in all lower tier covered transactions and in all solicitations for lower tier covered transactions exceeding the $25,000 threshold. 2 CFR 180.220 and 180.300. h. A participant in a covered transaction may rely upon a certification of a prospective participant in a lower tier covered transaction that is not debarred, suspended, ineligible, or voluntarily excluded from the covered transaction, unless it knows that the certification is erroneous. 2 CFR 180.300; 180.320, and 180.325. A participant is responsible for ensuring that its principals are not suspended, debarred, or otherwise ineligible to participate in covered transactions. 2 CFR 180.335. To verify the eligibility of its principals, as well as the eligibility of any lower tier prospective participants, each participant may, but is not required to, check the System for Award Management website (httr)s://www.sa .aov/). 2 CFR 180.300, 180.320, and 180.325. i. Nothing contained in the foregoing shall be construed to require the establishment of a system of records in order to render in good faith the certification required by this clause. The knowledge and information of the prospective participant is not required to exceed that which is normally possessed by a prudent person in the ordinary course of business dealings. j. Except for transactions authorized under paragraph (f) of these instructions, if a participant in a covered transaction knowingly enters into a lower tier covered transaction with a person who is suspended, debarred, ineligible, or voluntarily excluded from participation in this transaction, in addition to other remedies available to the Federal Government, the department or agency may terminate this transaction for cause or default. 2 CFR 180.325. Exhibit I- Page 11 of 14 Docusign Envelope ID: A8594729-47B7-82B7-83E1-776C7B83D6DF 2. Certification Regarding Debarment, Suspension, Ineligibility and Voluntary Exclusion — First Tier Participants: a. The prospective first tier participant certifies to the best of its knowledge and belief, that it and its principals: (1) Are not presently debarred, suspended, proposed for debarment, declared ineligible, or voluntarily excluded from participating in covered transactions by any Federal department or agency, 2 CFR 180.335;. (2) Have not within a three-year period preceding this proposal been convicted of or had a civil judgment rendered against them for commission of fraud or a criminal offense in connection with obtaining, attempting to obtain, or performing a public (Federal, State, or local) transaction or contract under a public transaction; violation of Federal or State antitrust statutes or commission of embezzlement, theft, forgery, bribery, falsification or destruction of records, making false statements, or receiving stolen property, 2 CFR 180.800; (3) Are not presently indicted for or otherwise criminally or civilly charged by a governmental entity (Federal, State or local) with commission of any of the offenses enumerated in paragraph (a)(2) of this certification, 2 CFR 180.700 and 180.800; and (4) Have not within a three-year period preceding this application/proposal had one or more public transactions (Federal, State or local) terminated for cause or default. 2 CFR 180.335(d). (5) Are not a corporation that has been convicted of a felony violation under any Federal law within the two-year period preceding this proposal (USDOT Order 4200.6 implementing appropriations act requirements); and (6) Are not a corporation with any unpaid Federal tax liability that has been assessed, for which all judicial and administrative remedies have been exhausted, or have lapsed, and that is not being paid in a timely manner pursuant to an agreement with the authority responsible for collecting the tax liability (USDOT Order 4200.6 implementing appropriations act requirements). b. Where the prospective participant is unable to certify to any of the statements in this certification, such prospective participant should attach an explanation to this proposal. 2 CFR 180.335 and 180.340. 3. Instructions for Certification - Lower Tier Participants (Applicable to all subcontracts, purchase orders, and other lower tier transactions requiring prior FHWA approval or estimated to cost $25,000 or more -2 CFR Parts 180 and 1200). 2 CFR 180.220 and 1200.220. a. By signing and submitting this proposal, the prospective lower tier participant is providing the certification set out below b. The certification in this clause is a material representation of fact upon which reliance was placed when this transaction was entered into. If it is later determined that the prospective lower tier participant knowingly rendered an erroneous certification, in addition to other remedies available to the Federal Government, the department, or agency with which this transaction originated may pursue available remedies, including suspension and/or debarment. c. The prospective lower tier participant shall provide immediate written notice to the person to which this proposal is submitted if at any time the prospective lower tier participant learns that its certification was erroneous by reason of changed circumstances. 2 CFR 180.365. d. The terms "covered transaction," "debarred," "suspended," "ineligible," "participant," "person," "principal," and "voluntarily excluded," as used in this clause, are defined in 2 CFR Parts 180, Subpart I, 180.900 - 180.1020, and 1200. You may contact the person to which this proposal is submitted for assistance in obtaining a copy of those regulations. "First Tier Covered Transactions" refers to any covered transaction between a recipient or subrecipient of Federal funds and a participant (such as the prime or general contract). "Lower Tier Covered Transactions" refers to any covered transaction under a First Tier Covered Transaction (such as subcontracts). "First Tier Participant" refers to the participant who has entered into a covered transaction with a recipient or subrecipient of Federal funds (such as the prime or general contractor). "Lower Tier Participant" refers any participant who has entered into a covered transaction with a First Tier Participant or other Lower Tier Participants (such as subcontractors and suppliers). e. The prospective lower tier participant agrees by submitting this proposal that, should the proposed covered transaction be entered into, it shall not knowingly enter into any lower tier covered transaction with a person who is debarred, suspended, declared ineligible, or voluntarily excluded from participation in this covered transaction, unless authorized by the department or agency with which this transaction originated. 2 CFR 1200.220 and 1200.332. f. The prospective lower tier participant further agrees by submitting this proposal that it will include this clause titled "Certification Regarding Debarment, Suspension, Ineligibility and Voluntary Exclusion -Lower Tier Covered Transaction," without modification, in all lower tier covered transactions and in all solicitations for lower tier covered transactions exceeding the $25,000 threshold. 2 CFR 180.220 and 1200.220. g. A participant in a covered transaction may rely upon a certification of a prospective participant in a lower tier covered transaction that is not debarred, suspended, ineligible, or voluntarily excluded from the covered transaction, unless it knows that the certification is erroneous. A participant is responsible for ensuring that its principals are not suspended, debarred, or otherwise ineligible to participate in covered transactions. To verify the eligibility of its principals, as well as the eligibility of any lower tier prospective participants, each participant may, but is not required to, check the System for Award Management website (https://www.sam.gov/), which is compiled by the General Services Administration. 2 CFR 180.300, 180.320, 180.330, and 180.335. h. Nothing contained in the foregoing shall be construed to require establishment of a system of records in order to render in good faith the certification required by this clause. The knowledge and information of participant is not required to exceed that which is normally possessed by a prudent person in the ordinary course of business dealings. i. Except for transactions authorized under paragraph e of these instructions, if a participant in a covered transaction knowingly enters into a lower tier covered transaction with a person who is suspended, debarred, ineligible, or voluntarily Exhibit I- Page 12 of 14 Docusign Envelope ID: A8594729-47B7-82B7-83E1-776C7B83D6DF excluded from participation in this transaction, in addition to other remedies available to the Federal Government, the department or agency with which this transaction originated may pursue available remedies, including suspension and/or debarment. 2 CFR 180.325. 4. Certification Regarding Debarment, Suspension, Ineligibility and Voluntary Exclusion --Lower Tier Participants: a. The prospective lower tier participant certifies, by submission of this proposal, that neither it nor its principals (1) is presently debarred, suspended, proposed for debarment, declared ineligible, or voluntarily excluded from participating in covered transactions by any Federal department or agency, 2 CFR 180.355; (2) is a corporation that has been convicted of a felony violation under any Federal law within the two-year period preceding this proposal (USDOT Order 4200.6 implementing appropriations act requirements); and (3) is a corporation with any unpaid Federal tax liability that has been assessed, for which all judicial and administrative remedies have been exhausted, or have lapsed, and that is not being paid in a timely manner pursuant to an agreement with the authority responsible for collecting the tax liability. (USDOT Order 4200.6 implementing appropriations act requirements) b. Where the prospective lower tier participant is unable to certify to any of the statements in this certification, such prospective participant should attach an explanation to this proposal. XI. CERTIFICATION REGARDING USE OF CONTRACT FUNDS FOR LOBBYING This provision is applicable to all Federal -aid construction contracts and to all related subcontracts which exceed $100,000. 49 CFR Part 20, App. A. 1. The prospective participant certifies, by signing and submitting this bid or proposal, to the best of his or her knowledge and belief, that: a. 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 any Federal agency, a Member of Congress, an officer or employee of Congress, or an employee of a Member of Congress in connection with the awarding of any Federal contract, the making of any Federal grant, the making of any Federal loan, the entering into of any cooperative agreement, and the extension, continuation, renewal, amendment, or modification of any Federal contract, grant, loan, or cooperative agreement. b. If any funds other than Federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid to any person for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of any Federal agency, a Member of Congress, an officer or employee of Congress, or an employee of a Member of Congress in connection with this 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. 2. 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. 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. 3. The prospective participant also agrees by submitting its bid or proposal that the participant shall require that the language of this certification be included in all lower tier subcontracts, which exceed $100,000 and that all such recipients shall certify and disclose accordingly. XII. USE OF UNITED STATES -FLAG VESSELS: This provision is applicable to all Federal -aid construction contracts, design -build contracts, subcontracts, lower -tier subcontracts, purchase orders, lease agreements, or any other covered transaction. 46 CFR Part 381. This requirement applies to material or equipment that is acquired for a specific Federal -aid highway project. 46 CFR 381.7. It is not applicable to goods or materials that come into inventories independent of an FHWA funded -contract. When oceanic shipments (or shipments across the Great Lakes) are necessary for materials or equipment acquired for a specific Federal -aid construction project, the bidder, proposer, contractor, subcontractor, or vendor agrees: 1. To utilize privately owned United States -flag commercial vessels to ship at least 50 percent of the gross tonnage (computed separately for dry bulk carriers, dry cargo liners, and tankers) involved, whenever shipping any equipment, material, or commodities pursuant to this contract, to the extent such vessels are available at fair and reasonable rates for United States -flag commercial vessels. 46 CFR 381.7. 2. To furnish within 20 days following the date of loading for shipments originating within the United States or within 30 working days following the date of loading for shipments originating outside the United States, a legible copy of a rated, 'on -board' commercial ocean bill -of -lading in English for each shipment of cargo described in paragraph (b)(1) of this section to both the Contracting Officer (through the prime contractor in the case of subcontractor bills -of -lading) and to the Office of Cargo and Commercial Sealift (MAR -620), Maritime Administration, Washington, DC 20590. (MARAD requires copies of the ocean carrier's (master) bills of lading, certified onboard, dated, with rates and charges. These bills of lading may contain business sensitive information and therefore may be submitted directly to MARAD by the Ocean Transportation Intermediary on behalf of the contractor). 46 CFR 381.7. Exhibit I- Page 13 of 14 Docusign Envelope ID: A8594729-47B7-82B7-83E1-776C7B83D6DF ATTACHMENT A - EMPLOYMENT AND MATERIALS PREFERENCE FOR APPALACHIAN DEVELOPMENT HIGHWAY SYSTEM OR APPALACHIAN LOCAL ACCESS ROAD CONTRACTS (23 CFR 633, Subpart B, Appendix B) This provision is applicable to all Federal -aid projects funded under the Appalachian Regional Development Act of 1965. 1. During the performance of this contract, the contractor undertaking to do work which is, or reasonably may be, done as on -site work, shall give preference to qualified persons who regularly reside in the labor area as designated by the DOL wherein the contract work is situated, or the subregion, or the Appalachian counties of the State wherein the contract work is situated, except: a. To the extent that qualified persons regularly residing in the area are not available. b. For the reasonable needs of the contractor to employ supervisory or specially experienced personnel necessary to assure an efficient execution of the contract work. c. For the obligation of the contractor to offer employment to present or former employees as the result of a lawful collective bargaining contract, provided that the number of nonresident persons employed under this subparagraph (1 c) shall not exceed 20 percent of the total number of employees employed by the contractor on the contract work, except as provided in subparagraph (4) below. 2. The contractor shall place a job order with the State Employment Service indicating (a) the classifications of the laborers, mechanics and other employees required to perform the contract work, (b) the number of employees required in each classification, (c) the date on which the participant estimates such employees will be required, and (d) any other pertinent information required by the State Employment Service to complete the job order form. The job order may be placed with the State Employment Service in writing or by telephone. If during the course of the contract work, the information submitted by the contractor in the original job order is substantially modified, the participant shall promptly notify the State Employment Service. 3. The contractor shall give full consideration to all qualified job applicants referred to him by the State Employment Service. The contractor is not required to grant employment to any job applicants who, in his opinion, are not qualified to perform the classification of work required. 4. If, within one week following the placing of a job order by the contractor with the State Employment Service, the State Employment Service is unable to refer any qualified job applicants to the contractor, or less than the number requested, the State Employment Service will forward a certificate to the contractor indicating the unavailability of applicants. Such certificate shall be made a part of the contractor's permanent project records. Upon receipt of this certificate, the contractor may employ persons who do not normally reside in the labor area to fill positions covered by the certificate, notwithstanding the provisions of subparagraph (1 c) above. 5. The provisions of 23 CFR 633.207(e) allow the contracting agency to provide a contractual preference for the use of mineral resource materials native to the Appalachian region. 6. The contractor shall include the provisions of Sections 1 through 4 of this Attachment A in every subcontract for work which is, or reasonably may be, done as on -site work. Exhibit I- Page 14 of 14 Docusign Envelope ID: A8594729-47B7-82B7-83E1-776C7B83D6DF EXHIBIT J ADDITIONAL FEDERAL REQUIREMENTS Federal laws and regulations that may be applicable to the Work include: Executive Order 11246 Executive Order 11246 of September 24, 1965 entitled "Equal Employment Opportunity," as amended by Executive Order 11375 of October 13, 1967 and as supplemented in Department of Labor regulations (41 CFR Chapter 60) (All construction contracts awarded in excess of $10,000 by the Local Agencies and their contractors or the Local Agencies). Copeland "Anti -Kickback" Act The Copeland "Anti -Kickback" Act (18 U.S.C. 874) as supplemented in Department of Labor regulations (29 CFR Part 3) (All contracts and sub -Agreements for construction or repair). Davis -Bacon Act The Davis -Bacon Act (40 U.S.C. 276a to a-7) as supplemented by Department of Labor regulations (29 CFR Part 5) (Construction contracts in excess of $2,000 awarded by the Local Agencies and the Local Agencies when required by Federal Agreement program legislation. This act requires that all laborers and mechanics employed by contractors or sub -contractors to work on construction projects financed by federal assistance must be paid wages not less than those established for the locality of the project by the Secretary of Labor). Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act Sections 103 and 107 of the Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act (40 U.S.C. 327- 330) as supplemented by Department of Labor regulations (29 CFR Part 5). (Construction contracts awarded by the Local Agency's in excess of $2,000, and in excess of $2,500 for other contracts which involve the employment of mechanics or laborers). Clean Air Act Standards, orders, or requirements issued under section 306 of the Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C. 1857(h), section 508 of the Clean Water Act (33 U.S.C. 1368). Executive Order 11738, and Environmental Protection Agency regulations (40 CFR Part 15) (contracts, subcontracts, and sub -Agreements of amounts more than $100,000). Energy Policy and Conservation Act Mandatory standards and policies relating to energy efficiency which are contained in the state energy conservation plan issued in compliance with the Energy Policy and Conservation Act (Pub. L. 94-163). Uniform Guidance Office of Management and Budget Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards (Title 2 Code of the Federal Regulations Part 200), which supersedes requirements from OMB Circulars A-21, A-87, A-110, and A-122, OMB Circulars A-89, A-102, and A- 133, and the guidance in Circular A-50 on Single Audit Act follow-up. The terms and conditions of the Uniform Guidance flow down to Awards to Subrecipients unless the Uniform Guidance or the terms and conditions of the Federal Award specifically indicate otherwise. Hatch Act The Hatch Act (5 USC 1501-1508) and Public Law 95-454 Section 4728. These statutes state that federal funds cannot be used for partisan political purposes of any kind by any person or organization involved in the administration of federally assisted programs. Exhibit J - Page 1 of 11 Docusign Envelope ID: A8594729-47B7-82B7-83E1-776C7B83D6DF Nondiscrimination The Local Agency shall not exclude from participation in, deny the benefits of, or subject to discrimination any person in the United States on the ground of race, color national origin, sex, age or disability. Prior to the receipt of any Federal financial assistance from CDOT, the Local Agency shall execute the attached Standard DOT Title VI assurance. As appropriate, the Local Agency shall include Appendix A, B, or C to the Standard DOT Title VI assurance in any contract utilizing federal funds, land, or other aid. The Local Agency shall also include the following in all contract advertisements: The [Local Agency], in accordance with the provisions of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (79 Stat. 252, 42 US. C. § 2000d to 2000d-4) and the Regulations, hereby notifies all bidders that it will affirmatively ensure that any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, DBEs will be afforded full and fair opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, or national origin in consideration for any award. ADA In any contract utilizing federal funds, land, or other federal aid, the Local Agency shall require the federal- aid recipient or contractor to provide a statement of written assurance that they will comply with Section 504and not discriminate on the basis of disability. Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act The Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act, as amended (Public Law 91- 646, as amended and Public Law 100-17, 101 Stat. 246-256). (If the contractor is acquiring real property and displacing households or businesses in the performance of the Agreement). Drug -Free Workplace Act The Drug -Free Workplace Act (Public Law 100-690 Title V, subtitle D, 41 USC 701 et seq.). Age Discrimination Act of 1975 The Age Discrimination Act of 1975, 42 U.S.C. Sections 6101 et. seq. and its implementing regulation, 45 C.F.R. Part 91; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, 29 U.S.C. 794, as amended, and implementing regulation 45 C.F.R. Part 84. 23 C.F.R. Part 172 23 C.F.R. Part 172, concerning "Administration of Engineering and Design Related Contracts". 23 C.F.R Part 633 23 C.F.R Part 633, concerning "Required Contract Provisions for Federal -Aid Construction Contracts". 23 C.F.R. Part 635 23 C.F.R. Part 635, concerning "Construction and Maintenance Provisions". Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and 162(a) of the Federal Aid Highway Act of 1973 Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and 162(a) of the Federal Aid Highway Act of 1973. The requirements for which are shown in the Nondiscrimination Provisions, which are attached hereto and made a part hereof. Nondiscrimination Provisions: In compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and with Section 162(a) of the Federal Aid Highway Act of 1973, the Contractor, for itself, its assignees, and successors in interest, agree as follows: i. Compliance with Regulations The Contractor will comply with the Regulations of the Department of Transportation relative to nondiscrimination in Federally assisted programs of the Department of Exhibit J - Page 2 of 11 Docusign Envelope ID: A8594729-47B7-82B7-83E1-776C7B83D6DF Transportation (Title 49, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 21, hereinafter referred to as the "Regulations"), which are herein incorporated by reference and made a part of this Agreement. ii. Nondiscrimination The Contractor, with regard to the work performed by it after award and prior to completion of the contract work, will not discriminate on the ground of race, color, sex, mental or physical handicap or national origin in the selection and retention of Subcontractors, including procurement of materials and leases of equipment. The Contractor will not participate either directly or indirectly in the discrimination prohibited by Section 21.5 of the Regulations, including employment practices when the contract covers a program set forth in Appendix C of the Regulations. iii. Solicitations for Subcontracts, Including Procurement of Materials and Equipment In all solicitations either by competitive bidding or negotiation made by the Contractor for work to be performed under a subcontract, including procurement of materials or equipment, each potential Subcontractor or supplier shall be notified by the Contractor of the Contractor's obligations under this Agreement and the Regulations relative to nondiscrimination on the ground of race, color, sex, mental or physical handicap or national origin. iv. Information and Reports The Contractor will provide all information and reports required by the Regulations, or orders and instructions issued pursuant thereto and will permit access to its books, records, accounts, other sources of information and its facilities as may be determined by the State or the FHWA to be pertinent to ascertain compliance with such Regulations, orders, and instructions. Where any information required of the Contractor is in the exclusive possession of another who fails or refuses to furnish this information, the Contractor shall so certify to the State, or the FHWA as appropriate and shall set forth what efforts have been made to obtain the information. v. Sanctions for Noncompliance In the event of the Contractor's noncompliance with the nondiscrimination provisions of this Agreement, the State shall impose such contract sanctions as it or the FHWA may determine to be appropriate, including, but not limited to: a. Withholding of payments to the Contractor under the contract until the Contractor complies, and/or b. Cancellation, termination or suspension of the contract, in whole or in part. Incorporation of Provisions §22 The Contractor will include the provisions of this Exhibit J in every subcontract, including procurement of materials and leases of equipment, unless exempt by the Regulations, orders, or instructions issued pursuant thereto. The Contractor will take such action with respect to any subcontract or procurement as the State or the FHWA may direct as a means of enforcing such provisions including sanctions for noncompliance; provided, however, that, in the event the Contractor becomes involved in, or is threatened with, litigation with a Subcontractor or supplier as a result of such direction, the Contractor may request the State to enter into such litigation to protect the interest of the State and in addition, the Contractor may request the FHWA to enter into such litigation to protect the interests of the United States. Exhibit J - Page 3 of 11 Docusign Envelope ID: A8594729-47B7-82B7-83E1-776C7B83D6DF SAMPLE The United States Department of Transportation (USDOT) Standard Title VI/Non-Discrimination Assurances for Local Agencies DOT Order No. 1050.2A The [Local Agency] (herein referred to as the "Recipient"), HEREBY AGREES THAT, as a condition to receiving any Federal financial assistance from the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), through the Colorado Department of Transportation and the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), Federal Transit Administration (FTA), and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), is subject to and will comply with the following: Statutorv/Regulatory Authorities Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C. § 2000d et seq., 78 stat. 252), (prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin); 49 C.F.R. Part 21 (entitled Non-discrimination In Federally -Assisted Programs Of The Department Of Transportation -Effectuation Of Title VI Of The Civil Rights Act Of 1964); 28 C.F.R. section 50.3 (U. S. Department of Justice Guidelines for Enforcement of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964); The preceding statutory and regulatory cites hereinafter are referred to as the "Acts" and "Regulations," respectively. General Assurances In accordance with the Acts, the Regulations, and other pertinent directives, circulars, policy, memoranda, and/or guidance, the Recipient hereby gives assurance that it will promptly take any measures necessary to ensure that: "No person in the United States shall, on the grounds of race, color, or national origin, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of or be otherwise subjected to discrimination under any program or activity, 'for which the Recipient receives Federal financial assistance from DOT, including the FHWA, FTA, or FAA. The Civil Rights Restoration Act of 1987 clarified the original intent of Congress, with respect to Title VI and other Non-discrimination requirements (The Age Discrimination Act of 1975, and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973), by restoring the broad, institutional -wide scope and coverage of these non- discrimination statutes and requirements to include all programs and activities of the Recipient, so long as any portion of the program is Federally assisted. Specific Assurances More specifically, and without limiting the above general Assurance, the Recipient agrees with and gives the following Assurances with respect to its Federally assisted FHWA, FTA, and FAA assisted programs: 1. The Recipient agrees that each "activity," "facility," or "program," as defined in §§ 21.23(b) and 21.23(e) of 49 C.F.R. § 21 will be (with regard to an "activity") facilitated or will be (with regard to a "facility") operated or will be (with regard to a "program") conducted in compliance with all requirements imposed by, or pursuant to the Acts and the Regulations. 2. The Recipient will insert the following notification in all solicitations forbids, Requests for Proposals for work, or material subject to the Acts and the Regulations made in connection with all FHWA, FTA and FAA programs and, in adapted form, in all proposals for negotiated agreements regardless of funding source: 3. "The [Local Agency] in accordance with the provisions of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (78 Stat. 252, 42 US.C. §§ 2000d to 2000d-4) and the Regulations, hereby notifies all bidders that it will affirmatively ensure that any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, disadvantaged business enterprises will be afforded full and fair opportunity Exhibit J - Page 4 of 11 Docusign Envelope ID: A8594729-47B7-82B7-83E1-776C7B83D6DF 4. to submit bids in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, or national origin in consideration for an award. 5. The Recipient will insert the clauses of Appendix A and E of this Assurance in every contract or agreement subject to the Acts and the Regulations. 6. The Recipient will insert the clauses of Appendix B of this Assurance, as a covenant running with the land, in any deed from the United States effecting or recording a transfer of real property, structures, use, or improvements thereon or interest therein to aRecipient. 7. That where the Recipient receives Federal financial assistance to construct a facility, or part of a facility, the Assurance will extend to the entire facility and facilities operated in connection therewith. 8. That where the Recipient receives Federal financial assistance in the form, or for the acquisition of real property or an interest in real property, the Assurance will extend to rights to space on, over, or under such property. 9. That the Recipient will include the clauses set forth in Appendix C and Appendix D of this Assurance, as a covenant running with the land, in any future deeds, leases, licenses, permits, or similar instruments entered into by the Recipient with other parties: a. for the subsequent transfer of real property acquired or improved under the applicable activity, project, or program; and b. for the construction or use of, or access to, space on, over, or under real property acquired or improved under the applicable activity, project, or program. 10. That this Assurance obligates the Recipient for the period during which Federal financial assistance is extended to the program, except where the Federal financial assistance is to provide, or is in the form of, personal property, or real property, or interest therein, or structures or improvements thereon, in which case the Assurance obligates the Recipient, or any transferee for the longer of the following periods: a. the period during which the property is used for a purpose for which the Federal financial assistance is extended, or for another purpose involving the provision of similar services or benefits; or b. the period during which the Recipient retains ownership or possession of the property. 11. The Recipient will provide for such methods of administration for the program as are found by the Secretary of Transportation or the official to whom he/she delegates specific authority to give reasonable guarantee that it, other recipients, sub -recipients, sub -grantees, contractors, subcontractors, consultants, transferees, successors in interest, and other participants of Federal financial assistance under such program will comply with all requirements imposed or pursuant to the Acts, the Regulations, and this Assurance. 12. The Recipient agrees that the United States has a right to seek judicial enforcement with regard to any matter arising under the Acts, the Regulations, and this Assurance. By signing this ASSURANCE, the [Local Agency] also agrees to comply (and require any sub -recipients, sub - grantees, contractors, successors, transferees, and/or assignees to comply) with all applicable provisions governing the FHWA, FTA, and FAA's access to records, accounts, documents, information, facilities, and staff. You also recognize that you must comply with any program or compliance reviews, and/or complaint investigations conducted by CDOT, FHWA, FTA, or FAA. You must keep records, reports, and submit the material for review Exhibit J - Page 5 of 11 Docusign Envelope ID: A8594729-47B7-82B7-83E1-776C7B83D6DF upon request to CDOT, FHWA, FTA, or FAA, or its designee in a timely, complete, and accurate way. Additionally, you must comply with all other reporting, data collection, and evaluation requirements, as prescribed by law or detailed in program guidance. [Local Agency] gives this ASSURANCE in consideration of and for obtaining any Federal grants, loans, contracts, agreements, property, and/or discounts, or other Federal -aid and Federal financial assistance extended after the date hereof to the recipients by the U.S. Department of Transportation under the FHWA, FTA, and FAA. This ASSURANCE is binding on [Local Agency], other recipients, sub -recipients, sub -grantees, contractors, subcontractors and their subcontractors', transferees, successors in interest, and any other participants in the FHWA, FTA, and FAA funded programs. The person(s) signing below is authorized to sign this ASSURANCE on behalf of the Recipient. (Name of Recipient) by (Signature of Authorized Official) DATED Exhibit J - Page 6 of 11 Docusign Envelope ID: A8594729-47B7-82B7-83E1-776C7B83D6DF APPENDIX A During the performance of this contract, the contractor, for itself, its assignees, and successors in interest (hereinafter referred to as the "contractor") agrees as follows: 1. Compliance with Regulations: The contractor (hereinafter includes consultants) will comply with the Acts and the Regulations relative to Non-discrimination in Federally -assisted programs of the U.S. Department of Transportation, FHWA, as they may be amended from time to time, which are herein incorporated by reference and made a part of this contract. 2. Non-discrimination: The contractor, with regard to the work performed by it during the contract, will not discriminate on the grounds of race, color, or national origin in the selection and retention of subcontractors, including procurements of materials and leases of equipment. The contractor will not participate directly or indirectly in the discrimination prohibited by the Acts and the Regulations, including employment practices when the contract covers any activity, project, or program set forth in Appendix B of 49 CFR Part 21. 3. Solicitations for Subcontracts, Including Procurements of Materials and Equipment: In all solicitations, either by competitive bidding, or negotiation made by the contractor for work to be performed under a subcontract, including procurements of materials, or leases of equipment, each potential subcontractor or supplier will be notified by the contractor of the contractor's obligations under this contract and the Acts and the Regulations relative to Non-discrimination on the grounds of race, color, or national origin. 4. Information and Reports: The contractor will provide all information and reports required by the Acts, the Regulations, and directives issued pursuant thereto and will permit access to its books, records, accounts, other sources of information, and its facilities as may be determined by the [Local Agency], CDOT or FHWA to be pertinent to ascertain compliance with such Acts, Regulations, and instructions. Where any information required of a contractor is in the exclusive possession of another who fails or refuses to furnish the information, the contractor will so certify to the [Local Agency], CDOT or FHWA, as appropriate, and will set forth what efforts it has made to obtain the information. 5. Sanctions for Noncompliance: In the event of a contractor's noncompliance with the non-discrimination provisions of this contract, the [Local Agency] will impose such contract sanctions as it, CDOT or FHWA may determine to be appropriate, including, but not limited to: a. withholding payments to the contractor under the contract until the contractor complies; and/or b. cancelling, terminating, or suspending a contract, in whole or in part. 6. Incorporation of Provisions: The contractor will include the provisions of paragraphs one through six in every subcontract, including procurements of materials and leases of equipment, unless exempt by the Acts, the Regulations and directives issued pursuant thereto. The contractor will take action with respect to any subcontract or procurement as the Recipient or the [Local Agency], CDOT or FHWA may direct as a means of enforcing such provisions including sanctions for noncompliance. Provided, that if the contractor becomes involved in, or is threatened with litigation by a subcontractor, or supplier because of such direction, the contractor may request the Recipient to enter into any litigation to protect the interests of the Recipient. In addition, the contractor may request the United States to enter into the litigation to protect the interests of the United States. Exhibit J - Page 7 of 11 Docusign Envelope ID: A8594729-47B7-82B7-83E1-776C7B83D6DF APPENDIX B CLAUSES FOR DEEDS TRANSFERRING UNITED STATES PROPERTY The following clauses will be included in deeds effecting or recording the transfer of real property, structures, or improvements thereon, or granting interest therein from the United States pursuant to the provisions of Assurance 4: NOW, THEREFORE, the U.S. Department of Transportation as authorized by law and upon the condition that the [Local Agency] will accept title to the lands and maintain the project constructed thereon in accordance with (Name of Appropriate Legislative Authority), the Regulations for the Administration of (Name of Appropriate Program), and the policies and procedures prescribed by the FHWA of the U.S. Department of Transportation in accordance and in compliance with all requirements imposed by Title 49, Code of Federal Regulations, U.S. Department of Transportation, Subtitle A, Office of the Secretary, Part 21, Non-discrimination in Federally -assisted programs of the U.S Department of Transportation pertaining to and effectuating the provisions of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (78 Stat. 252; 42 U.S.C. § 2000d to 2000d-4), does hereby remise, release, quitclaim and convey unto the [Local Agency] all the right, title and interest of the U.S. Department of Transportation in and to said lands described in Exhibit A attached hereto and made a part hereof. (HABENDUM CLAUSE) TO HAVE AND TO HOLD said lands and interests therein unto [Local Agency] and its successors forever, subject, however, to the covenants, conditions, restrictions and reservations herein contained as follows, which will remain in effect for the period during which the real property or structures are used for a purpose for which Federal financial assistance is extended or for another purpose involving the provision of similar services or benefits and will be binding on the [Local Agency] its successors and assigns. The [Local Agency], in consideration of the conveyance of said lands and interests in lands, does hereby covenant and agree as a covenant running with the land for itself, its successors and assigns, that (1) no person will on the grounds of race, color, or national origin, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be otherwise subjected to discrimination with regard to any facility located wholly or in part on, over, or under such lands hereby conveyed [,] [and]* (2) that the [Local Agency] will use the lands and interests in lands and interests in lands so conveyed, in compliance with all requirements imposed by or pursuant to Title 49, Code of Federal Regulations, U.S. Department of Transportation, Subtitle A, Office of the Secretary, Part 21, Non-discrimination in Federally -assisted programs of the U.S. Department of Transportation, Effectuation of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and as said Regulations and Acts may be amended [, and (3) that in the event of breach of any of the above -mentioned non-discrimination conditions, the Department will have a right to enter or re-enter said lands and facilities on said land, and that above described land and facilities will thereon revert to and vest in and become the absolute property of the U.S. Department of Transportation and its assigns as such interest existed prior to this instruction]. * (*Reverter clause and related language to be used only when it is determined that such a clause is necessary to make clear the purpose of Title VI.) Exhibit J - Page 8 of 11 Docusign Envelope ID: A8594729-47B7-82B7-83E1-776C7B83D6DF APPENDIX C CLAUSES FOR TRANSFER OF REAL PROPERTY ACQUIRED OR IMPROVED UNDER THE ACTIVITY, FACILITY, OR PROGRAM The following clauses will be included in deeds, licenses, leases, permits, or similar instruments entered into by the [Local Agency] pursuant to the provisions of Assurance 7(a): A. The (grantee, lessee, permittee, etc. as appropriate) for himself/herself, his/her heirs, personal representatives, successors in interest, and assigns, as a part of the consideration hereof, does hereby covenant and agree [in the case of deeds and leases add "as a covenant running with the land"] that: In the event facilities are constructed, maintained, or otherwise operated on the property described in this (deed, license, lease, permit, etc.) for a purpose for which a U.S. Department of Transportation activity, facility, or program is extended or for another purpose involving the provision of similar services or benefits, the (grantee, licensee, lessee, permittee, etc.) will maintain and operate such facilities and services in compliance with all requirements imposed by the Acts and Regulations (as may be amended) such that no person on the grounds of race, color, or national origin, will be excluded from participation in, denied the benefits of, or be otherwise subjected to discrimination in the use of said facilities. B. With respect to licenses, leases, permits, etc., in the event of breach of any of the above Non-discrimination covenants, [Local Agency] will have the right to terminate the (lease, license, permit, etc.) and to enter, re-enter, and repossess said lands and facilities thereon, and hold the same as if the (lease, license, permit, etc.) had never been made or issued. * C. With respect to a deed, in the event of breach of any of the above Non-discrimination covenants, the [Local Agency] will have the right to enter or re-enter the lands and facilities thereon, and the above described lands and facilities will there upon revert to and vest in and become the absolute property of the [Local Agency] and its assigns. * (*Reverter clause and related language to be used only when it is determined that such a clause is necessary to make clear the purpose of Title VI.) Exhibit J - Page 9 of 11 Docusign Envelope ID: A8594729-47B7-82B7-83E1-776C7B83D6DF APPENDIX D CLAUSES FOR CONSTRUCTION/USE/ACCESS TO REAL PROPERTY ACQUIRED UNDER THE ACTIVITY, FACILITY OR PROGRAM The following clauses will be included in deeds, licenses, permits, or similar instruments/agreements entered into by [Local Agency] pursuant to the provisions of Assurance 7(b): A. The (grantee, licensee, permittee, etc., as appropriate) for himself/herself, his/her heirs, personal representatives, successors in interest, and assigns, as a part of the consideration hereof, does hereby covenant and agree (in the case of deeds and leases add, "as a covenant running with the land") that (1) no person on the ground of race, color, or national origin, will be excluded from participation in, denied the benefits of, or be otherwise subjected to discrimination in the use of said facilities, (2) that in the construction of any improvements on, over, or under such land, and the furnishing of services thereon, no person on the ground of race, color, or national origin, will be excluded from participation in, denied the benefits of, or otherwise be subjected to discrimination, (3) that the (grantee, licensee, lessee, permittee, etc.) will use the premises in compliance with all other requirements imposed by or pursuant to the Acts and Regulations, as amended, set forth in this Assurance. B. With respect to (licenses, leases, permits, etc.), in the event of breach of any of the above Non- discrimination covenants, [Local Agency] will have the right to terminate the (license, permit, etc., as appropriate) and to enter or re-enter and repossess said land and the facilities thereon, and hold the same as if said (license, permit, etc., as appropriate) had never been made or issued. * C. With respect to deeds, in the event of breach of any of the above Non-discrimination covenants, [Local Agency] will there upon revert to and vest in and become the absolute property of [Local Agency] of Transportation and its assigns. * (*Reverter clause and related language to be used only when it is determined that such a clause is necessary to make clear the purpose of Title VI.) Exhibit J - Page 10 of 11 Docusign Envelope ID: A8594729-47B7-82B7-83E1-776C7B83D6DF APPENDIX E During the performance of this contract, the contractor, for itself, its assignees, and successors in interest (hereinafter referred to as the "contractor") agrees to comply with the following non- discrimination statutes and authorities; including but not limited to: Pertinent Non -Discrimination Authorities: • Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C. § 2000d et seq., 78 stat. 252), (prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin); and 49 CFR Part 21. • The Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970, (42 U.S.C. § 4601),(prohibits unfair treatment of persons displaced or whose property has been acquired because of Federal or Federal -aid programs and projects); • Federal -Aid Highway Act of 1973, (23 U.S.C. § 324 et seq.), (prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex); • Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, (29 U.S.C. § 794 et seq.), as amended, (prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability); and 49 CFR Part 27; • The Age Discrimination Act of 1975, as amended, (42 U.S.C. § 6101 et seq.), (prohibits discrimination on the basis of age); • Airport and Airway Improvement Act of 1982, (49 USC § 471, Section 47123), as amended, (prohibits discrimination based on race, creed, color, national origin, orsex); • The Civil Rights Restoration Act of 1987, (PL 100-209), (Broadened the scope, coverage and applicability of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, The Age Discrimination Act of 1975 and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, by expanding the definition of the terms "programs or activities" to include all of the programs or activities of the Federal -aid recipients, sub -recipients and contractors, whether such programs or activities are Federally funded or not); • Titles II and III of the Americans with Disabilities Act, which prohibit discrimination on the basis of disability in the operation of public entities, public and private transportation systems, places of public accommodation,and certain testing entities (42 U.S.C. § § 12131-12189) as implemented by Department of Transportation regulations at 49 C.F.R. parts 37 and 38; • The Federal Aviation Administration's Non-discrimination statute (49 U.S.C. § 47123) (prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, and sex); • Executive Order 12898, Federal Actions to Address Environmental Justice in Minority Populations and Low -Income Populations, which ensures non-discrimination against minority populations by discouraging programs, policies, and activities with disproportionately high and adverse human health or environmental effects on minority and low-income populations; • Executive Order 13166, Improving Access to Services for Persons with Limited English Proficiency, and resulting agency guidance, national origin discrimination includes discrimination because of Limited English proficiency (LEP). To ensure compliance with Title VI, you must take reasonable steps to ensure that LEP persons have meaningful access to your programs (70 Fed. Reg. at 74087 to 74100); • Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, as amended, which prohibits you from discriminating because of sex in education programs or activities (20 U.S.C. 1681 et seq). Exhibit J - Page 11 of ll Docusign Envelope ID: A8594729-47B7-82B7-83E1-776C7B83D6DF :4.1 I.1 i' ':. Exhibit K CDOT SUBRECIPIENT RISK ASSESSMENT Generate a pdf version for circulation to others by clicking the Print to PDF button below. Grantee Entity Entity Name (Subrecipient) Representative for this Self Assessment (Person Completing this Form) Name Email Chief Administrative Officer, Chief Financial Officer (CFO) or Equivalent Name Email Project Manager Name Project Details Name of Project / Program Project Number Grant Program Awarded Estimated Award Period Risk Assessment Assessment Date CDOT Project Manager Name Email Email Project Sub -Account Number'''' Phone Exhibit K- Page 1 of 9 Docusign Envelope ID: A8594729-47B7-82B7-83E1-776C7B83D6DF Instructions: (See "Instructions" tab for more information) 1. All questions are required to be answered. 2. Utilize the "Comment" section below the last question for additional responses. 3. When complete, check the box at the bottom of the form to authorize. 4. Click the Submit button when ready to submit. 5. A copy of the responses will be emailed to the Assessor Email. Note: Fields marked with "` are required. Experience Assessment 1. Is your entity new to operating or managing federal funds (has not done so within the past three years)? ('mm Yes ('mm No 2. Is this funding program new for your entity (managed for less than three years)? Examples of funding programs include CMAQ, TAP, STP-M, etc."` ('mm' Yes (mm ' No 3. Does your staff assigned to the program have at least three full years of experience with this federal program? ('mm Yes (mm ' No Monitoring/Audit Assessment 4. Has your entity had an on -site project or grant review from an external entity (e.g., CDOT, FHWA) within the last three years? ('mm Yes ('mm No 'N/A 5a. Were there non-compliance issues in this prior review? r` ' Yes mm ' No ' N /A Operation Assessment 6. Does your entity have a time and effort reporting system in place to account for 100% of all employees' time, that can provide a breakdown of the actual time spent on each funded project? ('mm ' Yes ('mm ' No Exhibit K- Page 2 of 9 Docusign Envelope ID: A8594729-47B7-82B7-83E1-776C7B83D6DF Financial Assessment 7. Does your entity have an indirect cost rate that is approved and current? mm , Yes No No 8. Is this grant/award 10% or more of your entity's overall funding?'' .. >10% ��.� <10% 9. Has your entity returned lapsed* funds? *Funds "lapse" when they are no longer available for obligation. Yes No No (�...)� N/A 10. Has your entity had difficulty meeting local match requirements in the last three years?'' Yes °'u_M1, No N/A 11 a. What is the total federal funding your entity has been awarded for the last federal fiscal year?'' 11 b. What is your entity's fiscal year Internal Control Assessment 12. Has your entity had any significant changes in key personnel or accounting system(s) in the last year? (e.g., Controller, Exec Director, Program Mgr, Accounting Mgr, etc.) M,mm Yes No N /A 13. Does your entity have financial procedures and controls in place to accommodate a federal -aid (or other federally funded) project? ('mm Yes ('mm No 14. Does your accounting system identify the receipts and expenditures of program funds separately for each award? ('mm Yes ('mm No 15. Will your accounting system provide for the recording of expenditures for each award by the budget cost categories shown in the approved budget? ('mm Yes ('mm No 16. Does your agency have a review process for all expenditures that will ensure that all costs are reasonable, allowable and allocated correctly to each funding source? ('mm Yes No No ' N/A 17. How many total FTE perform accounting functions within your organization? ('mm >=6 ('mm ' 2 to 5M; ' <2 Exhibit K- Page 3 of 9 Docusign Envelope ID: A8594729-47B7-82B7-83E1-776C7B83D6DF Impact Assessment 18. For this upcoming federal award or in the immediate future, does your entity have any potential conflicts of interest* in accordance with applicable Federal awarding agency policy? (*Any practices, activities or relationships that reasonably appear to be in conflict with the full performance of the Subrecipient's obligations to the State.)" Yes No 19. For this award, has your entity disclosed to CDOT, in writing, violations of Federal criminal law involving fraud, bribery, or gratuity violations potentially affecting the award? Select Yes if one or more violation(s) and have either disclosed previously to CDOT or as part of this form. Select No if one or more violation(s) and have not disclosed previously or will not disclose as part of this form. Select N/A if there are no violations.' Yes No N/A Exhibit K- Page 4 of 9 Docusign Envelope ID: A8594729-47B7-82B7-83E1-776C7B83D6DF Program Management Assessment 20. Does your entity have a written process/procedure or certification statement approved by your governing board ensuring critical project personnel are capable of effectively managing Federal -aid (or other federally funded) projects? Yes No N/A 21. Does your entity have written procurement policies or certification statement for consultant selection approved by your governing board in compliance with 23 CFR 172*? (*The Brooks Act requires agencies to promote open competition by advertising, ranking, selecting, and negotiating contracts based on demonstrated competence and qualifications, at a fair and reasonable price.) Yes No N/A 22a. Is your staff familiar with the relevant CDOT manuals and federal program requirements?' Yes No N/A 22b. Does your entity have a written policy or a certification statement approved by your governing board assuring federal -aid (or other federally funded) projects will receive adequate inspections? 22c. Does your entity have a written process or a certification statement approved by your governing board assuring a contractor's work will be completed in conformance with approved plans and specifications? Yes No N/A 22d. Does your entity have a written policy or certification statement approved by your governing board assuring that materials installed on the projects are sampled and tested per approved processes. Yes No N/A 22e. Does your entity have a written policy or certification statement approved by your governing board assuring compliance with the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisitions Act of 1970 and implementing regulations on federally funded projects?' Yes No N/A Comments - As needed, include the question number and provide comments related to the above questions. I have confirmed with the Chief Administrative Officer or Chief Financial Officer of this entity to certify that this information is true and correct. Exhibit K- Page 5 of 9 Docusign Envelope ID: A8594729-47B7-82B7-83E1-776C7B83D6DF Instructions and Guide to the SUBRECIPIENT RISK ASSESSMENT (Self Assessment) Definitions GAAP: Generally Accepted Accounting Principles GAAS: Generally Accepted Auditing Standards GAGAS: Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards OMB: Office of Management and Budget Using the Assessment: The answers provided on this self -assessment questionnaire assist in the determination of a subrecipient's risk of noncompliance with State and Federal statutes, regulations and the terms and conditions of the subaward in compliance with 2 CFR §200.332 (b). Some questions require a simple yes, no, or N/A answer. However, additional information may be provided in the comments sections and should be included if the answer demonstrates that the subrecipient has internal controls in one area, but not throughout the process. For example: The subrecipient may describe a good process for determining allowability and reasonableness but not fully explain how the cost is allocated across funding sources. Additional explanation for each question is provided below. Assessment Reviewers: If a question is not answered or the answer does not address the question asked, then select the appropriate column to calculate the highest risk rating for that category. If you receive an answer that does not fit into one of the drop -down choices, please contact the Internal Audit Division to discuss. ALL questions should be answered. Experience Assessment Q1. Previous Experience of Subrecipient with managing federal funds A subrecipient that has experience in managing federal funds has a lower risk of error (or non- compliance with federal requirements) than a subrecipient with little to no experience. Q2. Previous Experience of Subrecipient with funding program A subrecipient experienced in managing a particular federal funding program will have a lower risk of non-compliance than a subrecipient who is familiar with the funding program. Each funding program has specific guidance and regulations. Q3. Previous Experience of Staff with funding -program A subrecipient with staff that has little experience in managing a particular funding program has a higher risk of error than an entity with staff experienced with the funding program. Exhibit K- Page 6 of 9 Docusign Envelope ID: A8594729-47B7-82B7-83E1-776C7B83D6DF Monitoring/Audit Assessment Q4. Recent Review A subrecipient who has not had a recent financial or program review is a higher risk since CDOT is not familiar with or had an opportunity to review their processes or if they comply with guidance and regulations. Q5. Non-compliance Issues in Prior Visit A subrecipient who has experienced non-compliance issues in the past will be assessed as a higher risk so the appropriate monitoring can occur to verify if the non-compliance issues can be mitigated. Operation Assessment Q6. Timesheet Maintenance §200.430 of the Supercircular requires salaries and wages to be based on records that accurately reflect the work performed. These records must reasonably reflect the total activity for which the employee is compensated by the non -Federal entity, not exceeding 100% of compensated activities. Financial Assessment Q7. Indirect Cost Rate Whether a non -Federal entity has an indirect cost rate or not, will not impact the overall risk rating on this form. However, if an indirect cost rate will be requested, the non -Federal entity must notify CDOT Audit so that the indirect cost rate can be reviewed and included in the Federal award. Q8. Size of Grant If the funds received from CDOT make up a substantial portion of the entity's overall funding, there is typically a higher risk to the funding if the entity were to have any financial issues. Q9. Lapsed Funds Funds "lapse" when they are no longer utilized or available for obligation. Funds lapse at the end of the applicable fiscal year, unless another date is provided by statute or contract. If a subrecipient has previously allowed funds to lapse they are considered higher risk. Q10. Local Match Difficulty in meeting local match requirements can affect project delivery and is indicative of higher risk. Q1 1. Total Federal Funds This information is important in deciding how much federal funding makes up the total funding sources for the entity. If an entity manages a small amount, the risk is higher that they will be unfamiliar with the fiscal requirements of accounting for the funds. "Total Federal Funds" includes funds for projects in which your entity administers/performs the work (i.e. construction projects), but not for funds that you pass -through to other entities. Exhibit K- Page 7 of 9 Docusign Envelope ID: A8594729-47B7-82B7-83E1-776C7B83D6DF Internal Control Assessment Q1 2. Significant Changes in Key Personnel Significant changes in key personnel can increase the risk of non-compliance with federal requirements for that entity. For example, a new controller may not be familiar with subaward requirements, or a new executive director could make large changes in the entity that may increase their risk of consistent compliance. Q1 3. Financial Procedures and Controls Subrecipients with effective written procedures and financial controls, along with staff familiar with CDOT procedures and manuals, will have a lower risk of non-compliance with federal requirements. Q14. Receipts and Expenditures Separated per Each Award Subrecipients with accounting systems in which separate costs are maintained for each award reduce the risk that costs are ineligible due to being comingled and billed to multiple awards more than once. Q1 5. Recording of Expenditures by Budget Cost Categories Subrecipients with accounting systems that can track costs by award AND by the different types of costs allowed in the award (i.e. labor, sub-consultant/contractor, and materials) reduce the risk that costs are not allocable (see below). Q16. Reasonableness, allowability, allocability Allowability - Expenses charged to a grant must meet the following allowability criteria: a) The costs must be reasonable. b) The costs must be given consistent treatment through application of those generally accepted accounting principles appropriate to the circumstances. c) The costs must conform to any limitations or exclusions set forth in the grant agreement or in the Federal Cost Principles. Allocability: Once allowability criteria have been met, the cost must be evaluated against the criterion of allocability. That is, the cost has been incurred solely to support or advance the work of a specific grant award. It also means the process of assigning a cost, or a group of costs, to one or more cost objectives, is in reasonable and realistic proportion to the benefit provided or other equitable relationship. A cost objective may be a major function of the agency, a particular service or project, a sponsored agreement, or indirect Cost activity. The process may entail assigning a cost(s) directly to a final cost objective or through one or more intermediate cost objectives. Reasonableness: The cost must be able to withstand public scrutiny. (i.e., objective individuals not affiliated with the institution would agree that a cost is appropriate on a grant award or as a component in its indirect cost proposal) Q17. Number of FTEs This is associated with the number (#) of individual grants and amount of funding the entity receives If the entity only has a small # of grants, then a small # of FTE would generally suffice. However, if the entity has a large # of grants, but only a small # of accounting FTE, then there is a higher risk that the funds may not be accounted for correctly. Exhibit K- Page 8 of 9 Docusign Envelope ID: A8594729-47B7-82B7-83E1-776C7B83D6DF Impact Assessment Q1 8. Conflicts of Interest A subrecipient with no or few conflicts of interest, demonstrates a greater understanding of federal requirements than a subrecipient with many conflicts. See 2 CFR §200.112. Under the Uniform Guidance, States (and subrecipients) have to disclose in writing any potential conflicts of interest. Q19. Violations of Federal Criminal Law A subrecipient with many violations of criminal law affecting the federal award, demonstrates a disregard for rules and requirements and is at an increased risk of non-compliance than a subrecipient with no or few violations. See 2 CFR §200.113. Program Management Assessment Questions #20 - #22 on the Self -Assessment are applicable to construction projects and would not be suitable for use, for example, with planning projects. Cases in which the question does not apply, mark N/A. Q20. Critical Project Personnel If the local entity has a process for ensuring that critical project personnel are qualified to manage federal -aid (or other federally funded) projects, or provide certification statements to this effect, they are at less risk of non-compliance. Q21. Written Procurement Policies The procedures and laws a local entity must follow in obtaining professional consultant services are lengthy and complex. A local entity who has written procedures approved by the entity's governing board for staff or who certify that all laws will be followed is at less risk of non-compliance. Q22. Program Management Questions a - e These questions are intended to ensure an understanding of rules and regulations regarding federal - aid (or other federally funded) projects. A local entity must be able to demonstrate knowledge in these areas in order to be at low risk for non-compliance. General Update Risk Assessment The Subrecipient Risk Assessment is to assess the risk related to the subrecipient. It is required to be updated based upon the frequency identified in the Subrecipient Monitoring and Risk Assessment Manual. Exhibit K- Page 9 of 9 Docusign Envelope ID: A8594729-47B7-82B7-83E1-776C7B83D6DF Khibit L 2 C.F.R. Part 200 https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-2/subtitle-A/chapter-I I/part-200 Title 2 —Federal Financial Assistance Subtitle A —Office of Management and Budget Guidance for Federal Financial Assistance Chapter 11 —Office of Management and Budget Guidance Part 200 Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards SubpartA Acronyms and Definitions Acronyms § 200.0 Acronyms. § 200.1 Definitions. Subpart B General Provisions § 200.100 Purpose. § 200.101 Applicability. § 200.102 Exceptions. § 200.103 Authorities. § 200.104 Supersession. § 200.105 Effect on other issuances. § 200.106 Agency implementation. § 200.107 OMB responsibilities. § 200.108 Inquiries. § 200.109 Review date. § 200.110 Effective date. § 200.111 English language. § 200.112 Conflict of interest. § 200.113 Mandatory disclosures. Subpart C Pre -Federal Award Requirements and Contents of Federal Awards § 200.200 Purpose. § 200.201 Use of grants, cooperative agreements, fixed amount awards, and contracts. § 200.202 Program planning and design. § 200.203 Requirement to provide public notice of Federal financial assistance programs. § 200.204 Notices of funding opportunities. § 200.205 Federal agency review of merit of proposals. § 200.206 Federal agency review of risk posed by applicants. § 200.207 Standard application requirements. § 200.208 Specific conditions. § 200.209 Certifications and representations. § 200.210 Pre -award costs. Exhibit L - Page 1 of 7 Docusign Envelope ID: A8594729-47B7-82B7-83E1-776C7B83D6DF 2 C.F.R. Part 200 § 200.211 Information contained in a Federal award. § 200.212 Public access to Federal award information. § 200.213 Reporting a determination that an applicant is not qualified for a Federal award. § 200.214 Suspension and debarment. § 200.215 Never contract with the enemy. § 200.216 Prohibition on certain telecommunications and video surveillance equipment or services. § 200.217 Whistleblower protections. Subpart D Post Federal Award Requirements § 200.300 Statutory and national policy requirements. § 200.301 Performance measurement. § 200.302 Financial management. § 200.303 Internal controls. § 200.304 Bonds. § 200.305 Federal payment. § 200.306 Cost sharing. § 200.307 Program income. § 200.308 Revision of budget and program plans. § 200.309 Modifications to Period of Performance. Property Standards § 200.310 Insurance coverage. § 200.311 Real property. § 200.312 Federally owned and exempt property. § 200.313 Equipment. § 200.314 Supplies. § 200.315 Intangible property. § 200.316 Property trust relationship. Procurement Standards § 200.317 Procurements by States and Indian Tribes. § 200.318 General procurement standards. § 200.319 Competition. § 200.320 Procurement methods. § 200.321 Contracting with small businesses, minority businesses, women's business enterprises, veteran -owned businesses, and labor surplus area firms. § 200.322 Domestic preferences for procurements. § 200.323 Procurement of recovered materials. § 200.324 Contract cost and price. § 200.325 Federal agency or pass -through entity review. § 200.326 Bonding requirements. Exhibit L - Page 2 of 7 Docusign Envelope ID: A8594729-47B7-82B7-83E1-776C7B83D6DF 2 C.F.R. Part 200 § 200.327 Contract provisions. Performance and Financial Monitoring and Reporting § 200.328 Financial reporting. § 200.329 Monitoring and reporting program performance. § 200.330 Reporting on real property. Subrecipient Monitoring and Management § 200.331 Subrecipient and contractor determinations. § 200.332 Requirements for pass -through entities. § 200.333 Fixed amount subawards. Record Retention and Access § 200.334 Record retention requirements. § 200.335 Requests for transfer of records. § 200.336 Methods for collection, transmission, and storage of information. § 200.337 Access to records. § 200.338 Restrictions on public access to records. Remedies for Noncompliance § 200.339 Remedies for noncompliance. § 200.340 Termination. § 200.341 Notification of termination requirement. § 200.342 Opportunities to object, hearings, and appeals. § 200.343 Effects of suspension and termination. Closeout § 200.344 Closeout. Post -Closeout Adjustments and Continuing Responsibilities § 200.345 Post -closeout adjustments and continuing responsibilities. Collection of Amounts Due § 200.346 Collection of amounts due. Subpart E Cost Principles General Provisions § 200.400 Policy guide. § 200.401 Application. Basic Considerations § 200.402 Composition of costs. § 200.403 Factors affecting allowability of costs. § 200.404 Reasonable costs. § 200.405 Allocable costs. § 200.406 Applicable credits. § 200.407 Prior written approval (prior approval). § 200.408 Limitation on allowance of costs. Exhibit L - Page 3 of 7 Docusign Envelope ID: A8594729-47B7-82B7-83E1-776C7B83D6DF 2 C.F.R. Part 200 § 200.409 Special considerations. § 200.410 Collection of unallowable costs. § 200.411 Adjustment of previously negotiated indirect cost rates containing unallowable costs. Direct and Indirect Costs § 200.412 Classification of costs. § 200.413 Direct costs. § 200.414 Indirect costs. § 200.415 Required certifications. Special Considerations for States, Local Governments and Indian Tribes § 200.416 Cost allocation plans and indirect cost proposals. § 200.417 Interagency service. § 200.418 Costs incurred by states and local governments. § 200.419 Cost accounting standards. General Provisions for Selected Items of Cost § 200.420 Considerations for selected items of cost. § 200.421 Advertising and public relations. § 200.422 Advisory councils. § 200.423 Alcoholic beverages. § 200.424 Alumni activities. § 200.425 Audit services. § 200.426 Bad debts. § 200.427 Bonding costs. § 200.428 Collections of improper payments. § 200.429 Commencement and convocation costs. § 200.430 Compensation —personal services. § 200.431 Compensation —fringe benefits. § 200.432 Conferences. § 200.433 Contingency provisions. § 200.434 Contributions and donations. § 200.435 Defense and prosecution of criminal and civil proceedings, claims, appeals and patent infringements. § 200.436 Depreciation. § 200.437 Employee health and welfare costs. § 200.438 Entertainment and prizes. § 200.439 Equipment and other capital expenditures. § 200.440 Exchange rates. § 200.441 Fines, penalties, damages and other settlements. Exhibit L - Page 4 of 7 Docusign Envelope ID: A8594729-47B7-82B7-83E1-776C7B83D6DF 2 C.F.R. Part 200 § 200.442 Fundraising and investment management costs. § 200.443 Gains and losses on the disposition of depreciable assets. § 200.444 General costs of government. § 200.445 Goods or services for personal use. § 200.446 Idle facilities and idle capacity. § 200.447 Insurance and indemnification. § 200.448 Intellectual property. § 200.449 Interest. § 200.450 Lobbying. § 200.451 Losses on other awards or contracts. § 200.452 Maintenance and repair costs. § 200.453 Materials and supplies costs, including costs of computing devices. § 200.454 Memberships, subscriptions, and professional activity costs. § 200.455 Organization costs. § 200.456 Participant support costs. § 200.457 Plant and security costs. § 200.458 Pre -award costs. § 200.459 Professional service costs. § 200.460 Proposal costs. § 200.461 Publication and printing costs. § 200.462 Rearrangement and reconversion costs. § 200.463 Recruiting costs. § 200.464 Relocation costs of employees. § 200.465 Rental costs of real property and equipment. § 200.466 Scholarships, student aid costs, and tuition remission. § 200.467 Selling and marketing costs. § 200.468 Specialized service facilities. § 200.469 Student activity costs. § 200.470 Taxes (including Value Added Tax). § 200.471 Telecommunication and video surveillance costs. § 200.472 Termination and standard closeout costs. § 200.473 Training and education costs. § 200.474 Transportation costs. § 200.475 Travel costs. § 200.476 Trustees. Subpart F Audit Requirements Exhibit L - Page 5 of 7 Docusign Envelope ID: A8594729-47B7-82B7-83E1-776C7B83D6DF 2 C.F.R. Part 200 General § 200.500 Purpose. Audits § 200.501 Audit requirements. § 200.502 Basis for determining Federal awards expended. § 200.503 Relation to other audit requirements. § 200.504 Frequency of audits. § 200.505 Remedies for audit noncompliance. § 200.506 Audit costs. § 200.507 Program -specific audits. Auditees § 200.508 Auditee responsibilities. § 200.509 Auditor selection. § 200.510 Financial statements. § 200.511 Audit findings follow-up. § 200.512 Report submission. Federal Agencies § 200.513 Responsibilities. Auditors § 200.514 Standards and scope of audit. § 200.515 Audit reporting. § 200.516 Audit findings. § 200.517 Audit documentation. § 200.518 Major program determination. § 200.519 Criteria for Federal program risk. § 200.520 Criteria for a low -risk auditee. Management Decisions § 200.521 Management decisions. Appendix Ito Part 200 Full Text of Notice of Funding Opportunity Appendix II to Part 200 Contract Provisions for Non -Federal Entity Contracts Under Federal Awards Appendix III to Part 200 Indirect (F&A) Costs Identification and Assignment, and Rate Determination for Institutions of Higher Education (IHEs) Appendix IV to Part 200 Indirect (F&A) Costs Identification and Assignment, and Rate Exhibit L - Page 6 of 7 Docusign Envelope ID: A8594729-47B7-82B7-83E1-776C7B83D6DF 2 C.F.R. Part 200 Determination for Nonprofit Organizations Appendix V to Part 200 State/Local Governmentwide Central Service Cost Allocation Plans Appendix VI to Part 200 Public Assistance Cost Allocation Plans Appendix VII to Part 200 States and Local Government and Indian Tribe Indirect Cost Proposals Appendix VIII to Part 200 Nonprofit Organizations Exempted From Subpart E of Part 200 Appendix IX to Part 200 Hospital Cost Principles Appendix X to Part 200 Data Collection Form Appendix XI to Part 200 Compliance Supplement Appendix XII to Part 200 Award Term and Condition for Recipient Integrity and Performance Matters Exhibit L - Page 7 of 7 Docusign Envelope ID: A8594729-47B7-82B7-83E1-776C7B83D6DF Exhibit M Federal Treasury Provisions Reserved Exhibit M- Page 1 of 1