HomeMy WebLinkAboutTrans 2011-11-07 Item 2A - Agreement - WSDOT Rideshareonline.com with South King County Cities Grant Funding AgreementCity of Tukwila
Jim Haggerton, Mayor
INFORMATIONAL MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor Haggerton
Transportation Committee
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FROM: Jack Pace, DCD Director
DATE: November 4, 2011
SUBJECT: WSDOT Rideshareonline.com Project with South King County Cities
Grant Funding Agreement
ISSUE
Should Tukwila accept grant funding to run the WSDOT Pilot Project, Rideshareonline.com?
BACKGROUND
From April to June, 2011, the cities of Tukwila, Renton and Kent implemented a demonstration
project for Rideshareonline.com (RSO) to test the functionality of the program. Staff provided
management services for implementation of this project. A short duration employee was hired to
do outreach and training for businesses and employees in three cities for the state software
program. The first project was very successful and has spearheaded this current project.
DISCUSSION
WSDOT is awarding federal grant funding for a limited term Rideshareonline.com project that
will focus on the South King County cities of Tukwila, Renton, SeaTac, Federal Way, Kent,
Burien and Auburn. Tukwila will be the lead agency. The project proposes to develop the use of
Rideshareonline.com as a significant tool using the parameters of growth centers defined by the
Puget Sound Regional Council and will offer trip reduction services. Deliverables include
intensive training and production of manuals for users.
The $101,370.00 in funding will completely cover costs for two positions; one full -time and one
part -time staff along with marketing and material expenses to implement the project. The
contract is titled "GCB1081, Federal /State Transportation Management Implementation
Agreement
For this program, Tukwila's CTR Coordinator will provide technical management for the project.
Staff will be hired and housed at the City of Tukwila, Department of Community Development.
There are no matching funds required for the City.
RECOMMENDATION
Council is being asked to consider accepting the WSDOT funding contract for the
Rideshareonline.com program in the amount of $101,370.00 and consider this item at the
November 14, 2011 Committee of the Whole meeting and subsequent November 21, 2011
Regular Meeting.
Attachments: GCB 1081 Grant for the Rideshareonline.com program
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Federal /State Transportation Demand Management
Implementation Agreement
Washington State Department of Contractor
Transportation City of Tukwila
310 Maple Park Avenue SE 6300 Southcenter Blvd.
PO Box 47387 Tukwila, WA 98188
Olympia, WA 98504 -7387
Contact Person: Christopher Aiken
Project Costs:
State Funds
Federal Funds 101,340
Contractor Funds 0
Total Project Cost 101,340
Agreement Number:
GCB1081
Term of Project:
July 1, 2011, through June 30, 2013
Contact Person: Margaret Lubov
Federal ID 91- 6001519
Scope of Project: Carry out the
Project as described in Exhibit I, Project
Scope of Work
Service Area: See Exhibit I, Project
Scope of Work
This AGREEMENT is entered into by the Washington State Department of Transportation, hereinafter
referred to as "WSDOT" and the Contractor identified above, hereinafter referred to as
"CONTRACTOR and/or individually referred to as the "PARTY" and collectively referred to as the
"PARTIES."
WHEREAS, Federal funding is authorized under 49 USC chapter 53; Title 23 USC (Highways); the
Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users (SAFETEA -LU)
enacted as Public Law 109 -59, August 10, 2005; as amended by SAFETEA -LU Technical Corrections
Act, 2008, Pub. L. 110 -244, June 6, 2008; the Transportation Equity Act for the 21 Century (TEA -21)
enacted as Public law 105 -178, June 9, 1998, as amended, the National Capital Transportation Act of
1969, D.C. Official Code, 9- 1111.01 et seq.; or other Federal laws the Federal Transit Administration
(FTA) administers to the extent FTA so determines;
WHEREAS, RCW 70.94.521 through RCW 70.94.555 establishes the State's leadership role, and the
requirements and parameters to reduce traffic congestion, fuel use, and air pollution through Commute
Trip Reduction programs, including the Growth and Transportation Efficiency Centers in Washington
State;
WHEREAS, RCW 47.06.050 requires that when planning capacity and operational improvements, the
State's first priority is to assess strategies to enhance the operational efficiency of the existing system,
and states that strategies to enhance the operational efficiencies include, but are not limited to, access
management, transportation system management, and demand management "Strategies and
WHEREAS, RCW 47.01.078 directs the State to develop strategies to reduce the per capita vehicle miles
traveled, to consider efficiency tools including commute trip reduction and other demand management
tools, and to promote the integration of multimodal planning in support of the transportation system
policy goals described in RCW 47.04.280; and
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WHEREAS, the Legislature has directed the State to increase the integration of public transportation and
the highway system, to facilitate coordination of transit services and planning, and to maximize
opportunities to use public transportation to improve the efficiency of transportation corridors (RCW
47.01.330); and
WHEREAS, RCW 47.80.010 encourages the State and local jurisdictions to identify opportunities for
cooperation to achieve statewide and local transportation goals; and
WHEREAS, the State of Washington in its Sessions Laws of 2011, chapter 367, Section 220(8) and (9),
authorizes funding for Public Transportation and Commute Trip Reduction programs and other special
proviso funding through the multi -modal transportation account as identified in the budget through its
2011 -2013 biennial appropriations to WSDOT; and
WHEREAS, funding is authorized under 49 USC 5316 for Job Access and Reverse Commute; and any
subsequent amendments and resolutions thereto;
WHEREAS, funding is authorized under 49 USC chapter 53 of title 23, the Intermodal Surface
Transportation Efficiency Act (ISTEA) of 1991, continued under the Transportation Equity Act for the
21st Century (TEA -21), and re- authorized by the Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation
Equity Act: A Legacy for Users (SAFETEA -LU), Pub. L. 109 -59, 114 (Aug. 10, 2005) for congestion
mitigation and air quality (CMAQ) improvement programs under 23 USC 149.
WHEREAS the WSDOT Public Transportation Division is responsible for administering funds on behalf
of the Washington State Legislature;
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of terms, conditions, performances and mutual covenants herein
set forth and the attached Exhibit I, "Project Scope of Work," Exhibit 11, "Project Progress Report,"
Exhibit III, "Final Project Progress Report," and Exhibit W, "Invoice Voucher" which are all by this
reference incorporated and made a part of this AGREEMENT as if fully set forth herein, IT IS
MUTUALLY AGREED AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1
Purpose of Agreement
The purpose of this AGREEMENT is for WSDOT to provide funding to the CONTRACTOR to be used
solely for activities undertaken to manage demand for the transportation system, hereinafter known as
the "Project
Section 2
Scope of Work
The CONTRACTOR agrees to perform all designated tasks of the Project under this AGREEMENT as
described in Exhibit I, "Project Scope of Work which is attached hereto and by this reference made a
part of this AGREEMENT.
Section 3
Term of Project
The CONTRACTOR shall commence, perform and complete the Project within the time defined in the
caption space header above titled "Term of Project" on this AGREEMENT regardless of the date of
execution of this AGREEMENT, unless terminated as provided herein. The caption space header above
entitled' "Term of Project" and all caption space headers above are by this reference incorporated into
this AGREEMENT as if fully set forth herein.
Section 4
Project Costs
The total reimbursable cost to accomplish the Project Scope of Work shall not exceed the amounts
detailed in the caption space header titled "Project Costs The CONTRACTOR agrees to expend
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eligible funds, together with any "Contractor Funds" allocated for the Project in an amount sufficient to
complete the Project as detailed in Exhibit 1, "Project Scope of Work The CONTRACTOR further
agrees that there shall be no reduction in any amount specified as the Contractor Funds unless there is a
concurrent proportional reduction in the Federal and/or State Funds, or WSDOT pre- approves the
reduction in writing. If at any time the CONTRACTOR becomes aware that the cost which it expects to
incur in the performance of this AGREEMENT will differ from the amount identified as "Total Project
Cost" in the caption space header titled "Project Costs the CONTRACTOR shall notify WSDOT in
writing within three (3) business days of making that determination. The CONTRACTOR agrees that
"Project Costs" eligible for federal participation, including State Funds and Contractor Funds used as
match to other FTA funds, must comply with the standards of OMB Circular A -87, Revised, "Cost
Principles for State and Local Governments or OMB Circular A -122, Revised, "Cost Principles for
Non Profit Organizations or Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), 48 CFR Chapter 1, subpart 31.2,
"Contracts with Commercial Organizations," whichever is appropriate.
Section 5
Reimbursement and Payment
A. WSDOT, using FTA funds and/or State funds, shall reimburse the CONTRACTOR for allowable
expenses incurred in completing the Project described in Exhibit I, "Scope of Work." In no event shall
the total amount reimbursed by WSDOT exceed the "Federal Funds" or "State Funds" identified in the
caption space header titled "Project Costs," above.
B. Payment will be made by WSDOT on a reimbursable basis for actual net project costs incurred
within the timeframe in the caption space header titled "Term of Project." Actual net project costs
consist of verifiable direct project expenses that meet the standards for "Project Costs" eligible for
federal participation as set forth in Section 4, Project Costs. WSDOT shall make no payments for costs
incurred prior to the beginning date or after the ending date shown. The CONTRACTOR shall submit an
invoice detailing and supporting the costs incurred. The CONTRACTOR must submit an invoice using
Invoice Voucher, attached as Exhibit IV and by this reference made part of this agreement, or a format
approved by WSDOT. Such invoices may be submitted no more than once a month and no less than
once per quarter. If approved by WSDOT, said invoices shall be paid by WSDOT within thirty (30) days
of receipt of the invoice. Payment is subject to the submission to and approval by WSDOT of
appropriate invoices, reports, and financial summaries as required in Section 8 Progress Reports. Any
financial summaries submitted to WSDOT must include a record of the actual costs.
C. The CONTRACTOR shall submit an invoice by July 15, 2012, for any unreimbursed eligible
expenditures incurred between July 1, 2011, and June 30, 2012. If the CONTRACTOR is unable to
provide an invoice by this date, the CONTRACTOR shall provide an estimate of the charges to be billed
so WSDOT may accrue the expenditures in the proper fiscal period. Any subsequent reimbursement
request submitted will be limited to the amount accrued as set forth in this section. The
CONTRACTOR's final payment request must be received by WSDOT by July 15, 2013, within thirty
(30) days of the completion of the Project, or within thirty (30) days of the termination of this
AGREEMENT, whichever is sooner. Any payment request received after July 15, 2013 will not be
eligible for reimbursement.
Section 6
Assignments and Subcontracts
A. Unless otherwise authorized in advance and in writing by WSDOT, the CONTRACTOR will not
assign any portion of the Project or execute any contract, amendment, or change order thereto, or
obligate itself in any manner with any third party with respect to its rights and responsibilities under this
AGREEMENT.
B. The CONTRACTOR agrees to include Sections 9 through 24 and Section 32 of this AGREEMENT
in each subcontract financed in whole or in part with federal assistance provided by FTA; and in all
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contracts it enters into for the employment of any individuals, procurement of any materials, or the
performance of any work to be accomplished under this AGREEMENT, subject to the limitations set
forth in Section ITE, Violating Facilities, of this AGREEMENT. It is further agreed that those clauses
shall not be modified in any such subcontract, except to identify the subcontractor or other person or
entity that will be subject to its provisions. In addition, the following provision shall be included in any
advertisement or invitation to bid for any procurement by the CONTRACTOR under this
AGREEMENT:
Statement of Financial Assistance:
This AGREEMENT is subject to a financial assistance contract between the Washington
State Department of Transportation and the Federal Transit Administration and the
appropriations of the State of Washington.
Section 7
Accounting Records
A. Project Accounts. The CONTRACTOR agrees to establish and maintain for the Project either a
separate set of accounts or separate accounts within the framework of an established accounting system
that can be identified with the Project, in accordance with applicable federal regulations and other
requirements that FTA may impose. The CONTRACTOR agrees that all checks, payrolls, invoices,
contracts, vouchers, orders, or other accounting documents pertaining in whole or in part to the Project
shall be clearly identified, readily accessible, and available to WSDOT and FTA upon request, and, to
the extent feasible, kept separate from documents not pertaining to the Project.
B. Funds Received or Made Available for the Project. The CONTRACTOR agrees to deposit in a
financial institution, all advance Project payments it receives from the Federal Government and record in
the Project Account all amounts provided by the Federal Government in support of this Grant
AGREEMENT or Cooperative AGREEMENT and all other funds provided for, accruing to, or
otherwise received on account of the Project (Project Funds) in accordance with applicable Federal
regulations and other requirements FTA may impose. Use of financial institutions owned at least 50
percent by minority group members is encouraged.
C. Documentation of Project Costs and Program Income. The CONTRACTOR agrees to support
all allowable costs charged to the Project, including any approved services contributed by the
CONTRACTOR or others, with properly executed payrolls, time records, invoices, contracts, or
vouchers describing in detail the nature and propriety of the charges. The CONTRACTOR also agrees
to maintain accurate records of all program income derived from implementing the Project.
D. Checks, Orders, and Vouchers. The CONTRACTOR agrees to refrain from drawing checks,
drafts, or orders for goods or services to be charged against the Project Account until it has received and
filed a properly signed voucher describing in proper detail the purpose for the expenditure.
Section 8
Progress Reports
The CONTRACTOR shall submit quarterly progress reports to WSDOT so that WSDOT may
adequately and accurately assess the progress made under the terms of this AGREEMENT. The
progress reports shall be prepared as prescribed by WSDOT on the forms provided in Exhibit II, "Project
Progress Report" which is attached hereto and by this reference incorporated into this AGREEMENT
and /or as provided and modified by WSDOT staff. The CONTRACTOR shall provide a final
progress report, as prescribed in Exhibit III, "Final Project Progress Report", which is attached
hereto and by this reference made a part of this AGREEMENT, and/or as provided and modified by
WSDOT staff. Progress reports shall be submitted to WSDOT no later than forty-five (45) days from
the end of each calendar quarter.
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Section 9
General Compliance Assurance
The CONTRACTOR agrees to give reasonable guarantees that it and its subcontractors, lessees and any
third party contractors under this AGREEMENT, will comply with all requirements imposed by, or
pursuant to, 49 USC chapter 53 and other applicable Federal regulations. The CONTRACTOR agrees to
comply with the provisions of 49 CFR Part 18 or 49 CFR Part 19 or FAR 48 CFR Chapter 1, subpart
31whichever is applicable, and cost principles as defined in OMB circulars A -87 and A -122. The
CONTRACTOR agrees that the United States, any agency thereof, WSDOT and any of WSDOT's
representatives, have not only the right to monitor the compliance of the CONTRACTOR with the
provisions of this Assurance, but also have the right to seek judicial enforcement with regard to any
matter arising under the Federal transit laws and this Assurance.
Section 10
Procurement
The CONTRACTOR shall make purchases of any incidental goods or supplies essential to this
AGREEMENT through procurement procedures approved in advance by WSDOT and consistent with
the following provisions:
A. General Procurement Requirements. The CONTRACTOR shall comply with third party
procurement requirements of 49 USC chapter 53 and other applicable Federal laws in effect now or as
subsequently enacted; with the United States Department of Transportation (U.S. DOT) third party
procurement regulations of 49 CFR 18.36 or 49 CFR 19.40 through 19.48 and other applicable
Federal regulations pertaining to third party procurements and subsequent amendments thereto. The
CONTRACTOR shall also comply with the provisions of FTA Circular 4220. IF, "Third Party
Contracting Guidance," November 1, 2008 and any later revision thereto, except to the extent FTA
determines otherwise in writing, which by this reference are incorporated herein; and any reference
therein to "Grantee" shall mean CONTRACTOR.
B. Full and Open Competition. In accordance with 49 USC 5325 (a), the CONTRACTOR agrees to
conduct all procurement transactions in a manner that provides full and open competition as determined
by FTA.
C. Preference for United States Products and Services. To the extent applicable, the
CONTRACTOR agrees to comply with the following U.S. preference requirements:
1. Buy America. The CONTRACTOR agrees to comply with 49 USC 53230), with FTA
regulations, "Buy America Requirements," 49 CFR Part 661, and any later amendments thereto.
2. Cargo Preference —Use of United States -Flag Vessels. The CONTRACTOR agrees to
comply with 46 USC 55305 and U.S. Maritime Administration regulations, "Cargo Preference—U.S.-
Flag Vessels," 46 CFR Part 381, to the extent those regulations apply to the Project.
3. Fly America. The CONTRACTOR understands and agrees that the Federal Government will
not participate in the costs of international air transportation of any persons involved in or property
acquired for the Project unless that air transportation is provided by U.S. -flag air careers to the extent
service by U.S. -flag air carriers is available, in accordance with the International Air Transportation Fair
Competitive Practices Act of 1974, as amended, 49 USC 40118, and with U.S. GSA regulations, "Use
of United States Flag Air Carriers," 41 CFR 301 10.131 through 301 10.143.
D. Preference for Recycled Products. To the extent applicable, The CONTRACTOR agrees to
comply with U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (U.S. EPA), "Comprehensive Procurement
Guideline for Products Containing Recovered Materials 40 CFR Part 247, which implements section
6002 of the Solid Waste Disposal Act, as amended by the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act of
1976 as amended, 42 USC 6962. Accordingly, the CONTRACTOR agrees to provide a competitive
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preference for products and services that conserve natural resources, protect the environment, and are
energy efficient, except to the extent that the Federal Government determines otherwise in writing.
E. Geographic Restrictions. The CONTRACTOR agrees to not use any state or local geographic
preference, except those expressly mandated or encouraged by federal statute or as permitted by FTA.
F. Government Orders. In case any lawful government authority shall make any order with respect to
the Project or Project Equipment, or any part thereof, or the PARTIES hereto or either PARTY, the
CONTRACTOR shall cooperate with WSDOT in carrying out such order and will arrange its operation
and business so as to enable WSDOT to comply with the terms of the order.
Section 11
Incorporation of Federal Terms
A. Purchasing. This AGREEMENT's provisions include, in part, certain Standard Terms and
Conditions required by FTA, whether or not expressly set forth herein. All contractual provisions
required by FTA, as set forth in FTA Circular 4220. IF, are hereby incorporated by reference. Anything
to the contrary herein notwithstanding, all FTA mandated terms shall be deemed to control in the event
of a conflict with other provisions contained in this AGREEMENT. The CONTRACTOR shall not
perform any act, fail to perform any act, or refuse to comply with any WSDOT request, which would
cause WSDOT to be in violation of any FTA term or condition.
B. Federal Changes. The CONTRACTOR shall at all times comply with all applicable FTA
regulations, policies, procedures and directives, whether or not they are referenced in this AGREEMENT
and include any amendments promulgated by the FTA, during the term of this AGREEMENT. The
CONTRACTOR's failure to so comply shall constitute a material breach of this AGREEMENT.
Section 12
No Obligation by the Federal Government
A. WSDOT and the CONTRACTOR acknowledge and agree that regardless of any concurrence or
approval by the Federal Government of the solicitation or award of this AGREEMENT, the Federal
Government is not a party to this AGREEMENT unless it provides its express written consent. The
Federal Government shall not be subject to any obligations or liabilities to the CONTRACTOR,
subcontractor, lessee, or any other participant at any tier of the project (whether or not a PARTY to this
AGREEMENT) pertaining to any matter resulting from this AGREEMENT.
B. No contract between the CONTRACTOR and its subcontractors, lessees, or any other participant at
any tier of the project shall create any obligation or liability of WSDOT with regard to this
AGREEMENT without WSDOT's specific written consent, notwithstanding its concurrence in, or
approval of, the award of any contract or subcontract or the solicitations thereof. The CONTRACTOR
hereby agrees to include this provision in all contracts it enters into for the employment of any
individuals, procurement of any materials, or the performance of any work to be accomplished under this
AGREEMENT.
Section 13
Personal Liability of Public Officers
No officer or employee of WSDOT shall be personally liable for any acts or failure to act in connection
with this AGREEMENT, it being understood that in such matters they are acting solely as agents of
WSDOT.
Section 14
Ethics
A. Code of Ethics. The CONTRACTOR agrees to maintain a written code or standards of conduct that
shall govern the performance of its officers, employees, board members, or agents engaged in the award
and administration of contracts, subagreements, leases, third party contracts, or other arrangements
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supported by federal assistance. The code or standards shall provide that the CONTRACTOR's officers,
employees, board members, or agents may neither solicit nor accept gratuities, favors, or anything of
monetary value from any present or potential subcontractor, lessee, sub recipient, or participant at any
tier of the Project, or agent thereof. The CONTRACTOR may set de minimis rules where the financial
interest is not substantial, or the gift is an unsolicited item of nominal intrinsic value. These codes or
standards shall prohibit the CONTRACTOR's officers, employees, board members, or agents from using
their positions for a purpose that constitutes or presents the appearance of personal or organizational
conflict of interest or personal gain. As permitted by state or local law or regulations, such code or
standards shall include penalties, sanctions, or other disciplinary actions for violations by the
CONTRACTOR's officers, employees, board members, or agents, or by subcontractors, lessees, sub
recipients, other participants, or their agents. The CONTRACTOR must fully comply with all the
requirements and obligations of chapter 42.52 RCW that govern ethics in state and local governments.
1. Personal Conflict of Interest. The CONTRACTOR's code or standards shall prohibit the
CONTRACTOR's employees, officers, board members, or agents from participating in the selection,
award, or administration of a contract supported by Federal Funds if a real or apparent conflict of interest
would be involved. Such a conflict would arise when any of the PARTIES set forth below has a financial
or other interest in the firm or entity selected for award:
a. The employee, officer, board member, or agent;
b. Any member of his or her immediate family;
c. His or her partner; or
d. An organization that employs, or is about to employ, any of the above.
2. Organizational Conflict of Interest. The CONTRACTOR's code or standard of conduct must
include procedures for identifying and preventing real and apparent organizational conflicts of interest.
An organizational conflict of interest exists when the nature of the work to be performed under a
proposed third party contract, subagreement, lease, or other arrangement at any tier may, without some
restrictions on future activities, result in an unfair competitive advantage to the sub recipient, lessee,
third party contractor, or other participants at any tier of the Project or impair its objectivity in
performing the work under this AGREEMENT.
B. Debarment and Suspension. The CONTRACTOR agrees to comply, and assures the compliance of
each sub recipient, lessee, third party contractor, or other participant at any tier of the project, with the
requirements of Executive Orders Numbers 12549 and 12689, "Debarment and Suspension, "31 USC
6101 note, and U.S. DOT regulations, "Non- procurement Suspension and Debarment" 2 CFR Part 1200,
which adopts and supplements the provisions of U.S. Office of Management and Budget (U.S. OMB)
"Guidelines to Agencies on Govemmentwide Debarment and Suspension (Non- procurement)," 2 CFR
Part 180. The CONTRACTOR agrees to, and assures that its subrecipients, lessees, third party
contractors, and other participants at any tier of the Project will, review the "Excluded Parties Listing
System" at http: /eDis.aov/ before entering into any third subagreement, lease, third party contract, or
other arrangement in connection with the Project, and will include a similar term or condition in each of
its lower -tier covered transactions.
C. Bonus or Commission. The CONTRACTOR affirms that it has not paid, and agrees not to pay, any
bonus or commission to obtain approval of its application for federal financial assistance for this Project.
D. Relationships with Employees and Officers of WSDOT. The CONTRACTOR shall not extend
any loan, gratuity or gift of money in any form whatsoever to any employee or officer of WSDOT, nor
shall the CONTRACTOR rent or purchase any equipment and materials from any employee or officer of
WSDOT.
E. Employment of Former WSDOT Employees. The CONTRACTOR hereby warrants that it shall
not engage on a full -time, part-time, or other basis during the period of this AGREEMENT, any
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professional or technical personnel who are, or have been, at any time during the period of this
AGREEMENT, in the employ of WSDOT without written consent of WSDOT.
F. Restrictions on Lobbying. The CONTRACTOR agrees to:
1. Comply with 31 USC 1352(a) and will not use Federal assistance to pay the costs of
influencing any officer or employee of a Federal agency, Member of Congress, officer of Congress or
employee of a member of Congress, in connection with making or extending the Grant AGREEMENT
or Cooperative Agreement; and
2. Comply, and assure compliance by each subcontractor at any tier, each lessee at any tier and
each sub recipient at any tier, with applicable requirements of U.S. DOT regulations, "New Restriction
on Lobbying," 49 CFR Part 20, modified as necessary by 31 USC 1352; and
3. Comply with federal statutory provisions to the extent applicable prohibiting the use of Federal
assistance Funds for activities designed to influence Congress or a state legislature on legislation or
appropriations, except through proper, official channels.
G. Employee Political Activity. To the extent applicable, the CONTRACTOR agrees to comply with
the provisions of the "Hatch Act," 5 USC 1501 through 1508, and 7324 through7326, and Office
of Personnel Management regulations, "Political Activity of State or Local Officers or Employees," 5
CFR Part 151. The "Hatch Act" limits the political activities of state and local agencies and their officers
and employees, whose principal employment activities are financed in whole or in part with Federal
Funds including a loan, grant, or cooperative agreement. Nevertheless, in accordance with 49 USC
5307 (k)(2)(B) and 23 USC 142(g), the "Hatch Act' does not apply to a non supervisory employee of a
public transportation system (or of any other agency or entity performing related functions) receiving
assistance pursuant to the SAFETEA -LU provisions and/or receiving FTA assistance to whom the
"Hatch Act" does not otherwise apply.
H. False or Fraudulent Statements or Claims. The CONTRACTOR acknowledges and agrees that:
1. Civil Fraud: The Program Fraud Civil Remedies Act of 1986, as amended, 31 USC 3801 et
seq., and U.S. DOT regulations, "Program Fraud Civil Remedies," 49 CFR Part 31, apply to its activities
in connection with the Project. Accordingly, by executing this AGREEMENT, the CONTRACTOR
certifies or affirms the truthfulness and accuracy of each statement it has made, it makes, or it may make
in connection with the Project covered by this AGREEMENT. In addition to other penalties that may
apply, the CONTRACTOR also acknowledges that if it makes a false, fictitious, or fraudulent claim,
statement, submission, or certification to the Federal Government, the Federal Government reserves the
right to impose the penalties of the Program Fraud Civil Remedies Act of 1986, as amended, on the
CONTRACTOR to the extent the Federal Government deems appropriate.
2. Criminal Fraud: If the CONTRACTOR makes a false, fictitious, or fraudulent claim, statement,
submission, certification, assurance, or representation to the Federal Government or includes a false,
fictitious, or fraudulent statement or representation in any agreement in connection with this Project
authorized under 49 USC Chapter 53 or any other federal law, the Federal Government reserves the right
to impose on the CONTRACTOR the penalties of 49 USC §5323(1), 18 USC 1001 or other applicable
Federal law to the extent the Federal Government deems appropriate.
I. Trafficking in Persons. To the extent applicable, the CONTRACTOR agrees to comply with, and
assures the compliance of each subrecipient with, the requirements of the subsection 106(g) of the
Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2000 (TVPA), as amended, 22 USC 7104(g), and the provisions
of this Subsection 3.g of FTA Master Agreement (17) dated October 1, 2010, which by this reference is
incorporated herein as if fully set out in this AGREEMENT, and any amendments thereto, which is
accessible at httn: /www.fta.dot.eov /documents /TEAM Master Agreement 2011 17- Master.ndf_ consistent with
U.S. OMB guidance, "Trafficking in Persons: Grants and Cooperative Agreements," 2 CFR Part 175.
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Section 15
Compliance with Laws and Regulations
The CONTRACTOR agrees to abide by all applicable state and federal laws and regulations including
but not limited to, those concerning employment, equal opportunity employment, nondiscrimination
assurances, Project record keeping necessary to evidence compliance, with such federal and state laws
and regulations, and retention of all such records. The CONTRACTOR will adhere to all of the
nondiscrimination provisions in chapter 49.60 RCW.
Section 16
Civil Rights
The CONTRACTOR shall comply with all applicable civil rights laws, regulations and directives, except
to the extent that the Federal Government determines otherwise in writing. These include, but are not
limited to, the following:
A. Nondiscrimination in Federal Transit Programs. The CONTRACTOR agrees to comply, and
assures compliance by each third party contractor, lessee or other participant at any tier, with the
provisions of 49 USC 5332, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, creed, national
origin, sex, or age, and prohibits discrimination in employment or business opportunity;
B. Nondiscrimination -Title VI of the Civil Rights Act. The CONTRACTOR agrees to comply, and
assure compliance by each third party contractor at any tier, with all provisions prohibiting
discrimination on the basis of race, color, or national origin of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964,
as amended, 42 USC 2000d et seq.; and U.S. DOT regulations, "Nondiscrimination in Federally
Assisted Programs of the Department of Transportation Effectuation of Title VI of the Civil Rights
Act 49 CFR Part 21. Except to the extent FTA determines otherwise in writing, the CONTRACTOR
also agrees to follow all applicable provisions of the most recent edition of FTA Circular 4702. IA, "Title
VI and Title VI- Dependent Guidelines for Federal Transit Assistance Recipients," and any other
applicable Federal directives that may be issued;
C. Equal Employment Opportunity. The CONTRACTOR agrees to comply, and assures compliance
by each third party contractor, lessee or other participant at any tier of the Project, with 49 USC§ 5332
and all requirements of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended, 42 USC 2000e et seq.,
and any implementing Federal regulations and any subsequent amendments thereto. Except to the extent
FTA determines otherwise in writing, the CONTRACTOR also agrees to comply with any applicable
Federal Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) directives that may be issued. Accordingly:
1. The CONTRACTOR agrees that it will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for
employment because of race, color, creed, sex, disability, age, or national origin. The CONTRACTOR
agrees to take affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed and that employees are treated
during employment, without regard to their race, color, creed, sex, disability, age, or national origin.
Such action shall include, but not be limited to, employment, upgrading, demotion or transfer,
recruitment or recruitment advertising, layoff or termination; rates of pay or other forms of
compensation; and selection for training, including apprenticeship. The CONTRACTOR shall also
comply with any implementing requirements FTA may issue.
2. If the CONTRACTOR is required to submit and obtain Federal Government approval of its EEO
program, that EEO program approved by the Federal Government is incorporated by reference and made
part of this AGREEMENT. Failure by the CONTRACTOR to carry out the terms of that EEO program
shall be treated as a violation of this AGREEMENT. Upon notification to the CONTRACTOR of its
failure to carry out the approved EEO program, the Federal Government may impose such remedies, as it
considers appropriate, including termination of federal financial assistance, or other measures that may
affect the CONTRACTOR's eligibility to obtain future federal financial assistance for transportation
projects.
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D. Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Sex. The CONTRACTOR agrees to comply with all applicable
requirements of Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, as amended, 20 USC 1681 et seq.
and with any implementing Federal regulations that prohibit discrimination on the basis of sex that may
be applicable.
E. Nondiscrimination on the basis of Age. The CONTRACTOR agrees to comply with applicable
requirements of:
1. The Age Discrimination Act of 1975, as amended, 42 USC 6101 et seq., and with
implementing U.S. Health and Human Services regulations, "Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Age in
Programs and Activities Receiving Federal Financial Assistance 45 CFR Part 90, which prohibits
discrimination on the basis of age.
2. The Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) 29 USC 621 through 634 and with
implementing U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (U.S. EEOC) regulations, "Age
Discrimination in Employment Act" 29 CFR Part 1625.
F. Disabilities Employment. In accordance with section 102 of the Americans with Disabilities Act,
as amended, 42 USC 12112, the CONTRACTOR agrees that it will comply with the requirements of
U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, 'Regulations to Implement the Equal Employment
Provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act," 29 CFR Part 1630, pertaining to employment of
persons with disabilities. In addition, the CONTRACTOR agrees to comply with any implementing
requirements FTA may issue.
G. Disabilities- Access. The CONTRACTOR agrees to comply with the requirements of 49 USC
5301(d) which state the Federal policy that the elderly and persons with disabilities have the same rights
as other persons to use mass transportation service and facilities, and that special efforts shall be made in
planning and designing those services and facilities to implement said policy. The CONTRACTOR also
agrees to comply with all applicable requirements of section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as
amended, 29 USC 794, which prohibit discrimination on the basis of handicap; with the Americans
with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), as amended, 42 USC 12101 et seq., which requires the
provision of accessible facilities and services to be made available to persons with disabilities; and the
Architectural Barriers Act of 1968, as amended, 42 USC 4151 et seq, which requires that buildings
and public accommodations be accessible to persons with disabilities and with other laws and
amendments thereto pertaining to access for individuals with disabilities that may be applicable. In
addition, the Recipient agrees to comply with applicable implementing Federal regulations and any later
amendments thereto, and agrees to follow applicable Federal directives except to the extent FTA
approves otherwise in writing. Among those regulations and directives are the following: U.S. DOT
regulations, "Transportation Services for Individuals with Disabilities (ADA)," 49 CFR Part 37; U.S.
DOT regulations, "Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Handicap in Programs and Activities Receiving or
Benefiting from Federal Financial Assistance," 49 CFR Part 27; Joint U.S. Architectural and
Transportation Barriers Compliance Board U.S. DOT regulations; "Americans with Disabilities (ADA)
Accessibility Specifications for Transportation Vehicles," 36 CFR Part 1192 and 49 CFR Part 38; U.S.
DOJ regulations, "Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability in State and Local Government
Services," 28 CFR Part 35; U.S. DOJ regulations, "Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability by
Public Accommodations and in Commercial Facilities," 28 CFR Part 36; U.S. GSA regulations,
"Accommodations for the Physically Handicapped," 41 CFR Subpart 101 -19; U.S. Equal Employment
Opportunity Commission, "Regulations to Implement the Equal Employment Provisions of the
Americans with Disabilities Act," 29 CFR Part 1630; U.S. Federal Communications Commission
regulations, "Telecommunications Relay Services and Related Custom Premises Equipment for the
Hearing and Speech Disabled," 47 CFR Part 64, Subpart F; U.S. Architectural and Transportation
Barriers Compliance Board (ATBCB) regulations, `Electronic and Information Technology
Accessibility Standards" 36 CFR Part 1194; FTA regulations, "Transportation for Elderly and
Handicapped Persons," 49 CFR Part 609; and Federal civil rights and nondiscrimination directives
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implementing the foregoing regulations, except to the extent the Federal Government determines
otherwise in writing.
H. Drug or Alcohol Abuse. Confidentiality and Other Civil Rights Protections. The
CONTRACTOR agrees to comply with the confidentiality and other civil rights provisions of the Drug
Abuse Office and Treatment Act of 1972, as amended 21 USC 1101 et seq.; with the Comprehensive
Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism Prevention, Treatment and Rehabilitation Act of 1970, as amended; 42
USC 4541 et seq.; and comply with the Public Health Service Act of 1912, as amended, 42 USC
290dd through 290dd -2, and any amendments to these laws. The CONTRACTOR understands the
requirements of confidentiality concerning persons covered and/or receiving services and /or treatment
regarding alcohol and drug abuse, as defined in the aforementioned acts as applicable, including any civil
and criminal penalties for not complying with the requirements of confidentiality and that failure to
comply with such requirements may result in termination of this AGREEMENT.
I. Access to Services for Persons with Limited English Proficiency. The CONTRACTOR agrees to
comply with the policies of Executive Order No. 13166, "Improving Access to Services for Persons with
Limited English Proficiency," 42 USC 2000d -1 note, and with provisions of U.S. DOT Notice "DOT
Policy Guidance Concerning Recipients' Responsibilities to Limited English Proficiency (LEP)
Persons," 70 Fed. Reg. 74087, December 14, 2005.
J. Environmental Justice. The CONTRACTOR agrees to comply with the policies of Executive
Order No. 12898, "Federal Actions to Address Environmental Justice in Minority populations and Low
Income Populations 42 USC 4321 note; and DOT Order 5620.3, "Department of Transportation
Actions to address Environmental Justice in Minority Populations and Low Income Populations," 62
Fed. Reg. 18377 et seq., April 15, 1997, except to the extent that the Federal Government determines
otherwise in writing.
K. Other Nondiscrimination Statutes. The CONTRACTOR agrees to comply with all applicable
provisions of other Federal laws, regulations, and directives pertaining to and prohibiting discrimination
and other nondiscrimination statute(s) that may apply to the Project including chapter 49.60 RCW.
Section 16
Participation of Disadvantaged Business Enterprises
To the extent applicable, the CONTRACTOR shall take the following measures to facilitate participation
by disadvantaged business enterprises (DBE) in the Project:
A. The CONTRACTOR agrees to comply with section 1101(b) of SAFETEA -LU, 23 USC §101 note,
and U.S. DOT regulations, "Participation by Disadvantaged Business Enterprises in Department of
Transportation Financial Assistance Programs," 49 CFR Part 26; and
B. The CONTRACTOR agrees that it shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin,
or sex in the award and performance of any third party contract, or sub agreement supported with federal
assistance derived from the U.S. DOT or in the administration of its DBE program or the requirements of
49 CFR Part 26. The CONTRACTOR agrees to take all necessary and reasonable steps under 49 CFR
Part 26 to ensure nondiscrimination in the award and administration of all third party contracts and sub
agreements supported with federal assistance derived from the U.S. DOT. The CONTRACTOR's DBE
program, as required by 49 CFR Part 26 and approved by the U.S. DOT, is incorporated by reference and
made part of this AGREEMENT. Implementation of the DBE program is a legal obligation, and failure
to carry out its terms shall be treated as violation of this AGREEMENT. Upon notification to the
CONTRACTOR of its failure to implement its approved DBE program, the U.S. DOT may impose
sanctions as provided for under 49 CFR Part 26 and may, in appropriate cases, refer the matter for
enforcement under 18 USC 1001, and/or the Program Fraud Civil Remedies Act, 31 USC 3801 et
seq.
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Section 17
Energy Conservation and Environmental Requirements
A. Energy Conservation. The CONTRACTOR shall comply with the mandatory standards and
policies relating to energy efficiency standards and policies within the Washington State energy
conservation plan issued in compliance with the Energy Policy and Conservation Act, 42 USC 6321
et seq., and any amendments thereto.
B. Environmental Protection. The CONTRACTOR agrees to comply with all applicable
requirements of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, as amended (NEPA), 42 USC 4321
through 4335; Executive Order No. 11514, as amended, "Protection and Enhancement of Environmental
Quality," 42 USC 4321 note; FTA statutory requirements at 49 USC 5324(b); U.S. Council on
Environmental Quality regulations imposing requirements for compliance with the National
Environmental Policy Act of 1969, as amended, 40 CFR Part 1500 through 1508; joint Federal Highway
Administration (FHWA)/FTA regulations, "Environmental Impact and Related Procedures," 23 CFR
Part 771 and 49 CFR Part 622, and subsequent Federal environmental protection regulations that may be
promulgated. The CONTRACTOR agrees to comply with 23 USC 139 and 326 as applicable, and
implement those requirements in accordance with the provisions of joint FHWA/FTA final guidance,
"SAFETEA -LU Environmental Review Process (Public Law 109 -59)," 71 Fed. Reg. 66576 et seq.,
November 15, 2006, and any applicable Federal directives that may be issued at a later date, except to
the extent that FTA determines otherwise in writing.
C. Clean Water. The CONTRACTOR agrees to comply with all applicable Federal laws and
regulations and follow Federal directives implementing the Clean Water Act, as amended, 33 USC
1251 through 1377, 42 USC 300f through 300j -6, and 42 USC 7606 including any revisions
thereto. In the event that the Federal Funds identified in the caption space header of this AGREEMENT
entitled "Project Cost exceed $100,000, the CONTRACTOR agrees to comply with all applicable
standards, orders, or regulations issued pursuant to Section 508 of the Clean Water Act, as amended, 33
USC 1368, and other applicable requirements of the Clean Water Act.
D. Clean Air. The CONTRACTOR agrees to comply with all applicable Federal law and regulations
and follow Federal directives implementing the Clean Air Act, as amended, 42 USC 7401 through
7671q and 40 CFR parts 85, 86, 93 and 600, and any revisions thereto. In the event that the federal share,
identified in "Project Cost" of this AGREEMENT exceeds $100,000, the CONTRACTOR shall comply
with all applicable standards, orders or regulations issued pursuant to Section 306 of the Clean Air Act,
as amended, 42 USC 7606, and other applicable provisions of the Clean Air Act.
E. Violating Facilities. The CONTRACTOR agrees to:
1. Refrain from using any violating facilities.
2. Report each violation to WSDOT and understands and agrees that WSDOT will, in turn, report
each violation to the FTA and to the appropriate EPA Regional Office.
3. Include the requirements of the Clean Air Act, as amended, 42 USC 7401 through 7671 q and
other applicable requirements and the requirements of the Clean Water Act, as amended, 33 USC
1251 through 1377 and other applicable requirements in each subcontract exceeding $100,000 financed
in whole or in part with federal assistance provided by FTA.
Section 18
Accounting Records
A. Project Accounts. The CONTRACTOR agrees to establish and maintain for the Project either a
separate set of accounts or separate accounts within the framework of an established accounting system
that can be identified with the Project, in accordance with applicable federal regulations and other
requirements that FTA may impose. The CONTRACTOR agrees that all checks, payrolls, invoices,
contracts, vouchers, orders, or other accounting documents pertaining in whole or in part to the Project
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shall be clearly identified, readily accessible, and available to WSDOT and FTA upon request, and, to
the extent feasible, kept separate from documents not pertaining to the Project.
B. Funds Received or Made Available for the Project. The CONTRACTOR agrees to deposit in a
financial institution, all Project payments it receives from the Federal Government and record in the
Project Account all amounts provided by the Federal Government in support of this Grant
AGREEMENT or Cooperative AGREEMENT and all other funds provided for, accruing to, or
otherwise received on account of the Project (Project funds) in accordance with applicable Federal
regulations and other requirements FTA may impose. Use of financial institutions owned at least 50
percent by minority group members is encouraged.
C. Documentation of Project Costs. The CONTRACTOR agrees to support all allowable costs
charged to the Project, including any approved services contributed by the CONTRACTOR or others,
with properly executed payrolls, time records, invoices, contracts, or vouchers describing in detail the
nature and propriety of the charges.
D. Checks, Orders, and Vouchers. The CONTRACTOR agrees to refrain from drawing checks,
drafts, or orders for goods or services to be charged against the Project Account until it has received and
filed a properly signed voucher describing in proper detail the purpose for the expenditure.
Section 19
Audits, Inspection, and Retention of Records
A. Submission of Proceedings, Contracts, Agreements, and Other Documents. During the course
of the Project and for six (6) years thereafter, the CONTRACTOR agrees to retain intact and to provide
any data, documents, reports, records, contracts, and supporting materials relating to the Project as
WSDOT may require. Reporting and record keeping requirements are set forth in 49 CFR Part 18 orl9,
whichever is applicable. Project closeout does not alter these recording and record keeping requirements.
Should an audit, enforcement, or litigation process be commenced, but not completed, during the
aforementioned six -year period then the CONTRACTOR's obligations hereunder shall be extended until
the conclusion of that pending audit, enforcement, or litigation process.
B. General Audit Requirements. The CONTRACTOR agrees to perform the financial and
compliance audits required by the Single Audit Act Amendments of 1996, 31 USC 7501 et seq. As
provided by 49 CFR 18.26 or 19.26, whichever is applicable, these audits must comply with OMB
Circular A -133, Revised, "Audits of States, Local Governments, and Non -Profit Organizations," and the
latest applicable OMB A -133 Compliance Supplement provisions for the U.S. DOT, and any further
revision or supplement thereto. The CONTRACTOR agrees that audits will be carried out in accordance
with U.S. General Accounting Office "Government Auditing Standards The CONTRACTOR agrees
to obtain any other audits required by the Federal Government or WSDOT. Project closeout will not alter
the CONTRACTOR's audit responsibilities.
C. Inspection. The CONTRACTOR agrees to permit WSDOT, the State Auditor, the United States
Department of Transportation, and the Comptroller General of the United States, or their authorized
representatives, to inspect all Project work materials, payrolls, and other data and records, and to audit
the books, records, and accounts of the CONTRACTOR and its subcontractors pertaining to the Project.
The CONTRACTOR agrees to require each third party contractor whose contract award is not based on
competitive bidding procedures as defined by the United States Department of Transportation to permit
WSDOT, the State Auditor, the United States _Department of Transportation, and the Comptroller
General of the United States, or their duly authorized representatives, to inspect all work, materials,
payrolls, and other data and records involving that third party contract, and to audit the books, records,
and accounts involving that third party contract as it affects the Project as required by 49 USC 5325(g).
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Section 20
Labor Provisions
A. Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act. The CONTRACTOR shall comply with, and
shall require the compliance by each subcontractor at any tier, any applicable employee protection
requirements for non construction employees as defined by the Contract Work Hours and Safety
Standards Act, as amended, 40 USC 3701 et seq., and specifically, the wage and hour requirements of
section 102 of that Act at 40 USC 3702 and USDOL regulations, "Labor Standards Provisions
Applicable to Contracts Governing Federally Financed and Assisted Construction (also Labor Standards
Provisions Applicable to Non construction Contracts Subject to the Contract Work Hours and Safety
Standards Act)" at 29 CFR. Part 5; and the safety requirements of section 107 of that Act at 40 USC
3704, and implementing U.S. DOL regulations, "Safety and Health Regulations for Construction," 29
CFR Part 1926.
B. Fair Labor Standards Act. The CONTRACTOR agrees that the minimum wage and overtime
provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act, as amended, 29 USC 201 et seq., apply to employees
performing work involving commerce, and apply to any local government employees that are public
transit authority employees. The CONTRACTOR shall comply with the Fair Labor Standards Act's
minimum wage and overtime requirements for employees performing work in connection with the
Project.
C. 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 (40) 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 40 hours
in such workweek.
D. Payrolls and Basic Records. Payrolls and basic records relating thereto shall be maintained by the
CONTRACTOR during the course of the work and preserved for a period of six (6) years thereafter for
all laborers and mechanics working at the site of the work (or under the United States Housing Act of
1937, or under the Housing Act of 1949, in the construction or development of the Project). Such records
shall contain the name, address, and social security number of each such worker, his or her correct
classification, 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 section 1(b)(2)(B) of the Davis
Bacon Act, Public Law 88 -349 as amended by 40 USC 3141 et seq., and pursuant to 49 USC
§5333(a) et seq., daily and weekly number of hours worked, deductions made and actual wages paid.
Whenever the Secretary of Labor has found under 29 CFR 5.5(a)(1)(iv) 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 section l(b)(2)(B) of the Davis -Bacon Act, Public Law 88 -349, as amended by 40
USC 3141 et seq. and pursuant to 49 USC 5333(a), the CONTRACTOR shall 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. CONTRACTOR's employing apprentices or trainees under approved programs shall
maintain written evidence of the registration of apprenticeship programs and certification of trainee
programs, the registration of the apprentices and trainees, and the ratios and wage rates prescribed in the
applicable programs.
E. Violation; liability for unpaid wages; liquidated damages. In the event of any violation of the
clause set forth in paragraph (A) of this section the CONTRACTOR and any subcontractor responsible
therefore shall be liable for the unpaid wages. In addition, such CONTRACTOR and subcontractor shall
be liable to the United States for liquidated damages. Such liquidated damages shall be computed with
respect to each individual laborer or mechanic, including watchmen and guards, employed in violation of
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the clause set forth in paragraph (A) of this section, in the sum of ten dollars ($10) for each calendar day
on which such individual was required or permitted to work in excess of the standard workweek of forty
(40) hours without payment of the overtime wages required by the clause set forth in paragraphs (B) and
(C) of this section.
F. Withholding for unpaid wages and liquidated damages. The CONTRACTOR shall upon its own
action or upon written request of an authorized representative of the Department of Labor withhold or
cause to be withheld, from any moneys payable on account of work performed by the CONTRACTOR
or subcontractor under any such contract or 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, which is held by the same prime CONTRACTOR, such sums as may be determined to be
necessary to satisfy any liabilities of such CONTRACTOR or subcontractor for unpaid wages and
liquidated damages as provided in the clause set forth in paragraph (E) of this section.
G. Public Transportation Employee Protective Agreement. To the extent required by Federal Law,
the CONTRACTOR agrees to implement the Project in accordance with the terms and conditions that
the U.S. Secretary of Labor has determined to be fair and equitable to protect the interests of any
employees affected by the Project and that comply with the requirements of 49 USC 5333 (b), in
accordance with the USDOL guidelines, "Section 5333(b), Federal Transit Law," 29 CFR Part 215 and
any amendments thereto. These terms and conditions are identified in USDOL's certification of public
transportation employee protective arrangements to FTA. The CONTRACTOR agrees to implement the
Project in accordance with the conditions stated in that USDOL certification, which certification and any
documents cited therein are incorporated by reference and made part of this AGREEMENT. The
CONTRACTOR also agrees to comply with the terms and conditions of the Special Warranty for the
Non urbanized Area Program that is most current as of the date of execution of this AGREEMENT and
any alternative comparable arrangements specified by USDOL for application to the Project, in
accordance with USDOL guidelines, "Section 5333(b), Federal Transit Law," 29 CFR Part 215, and any
revision thereto.
Section 21
Planning and Private Enterprise
FTA Requirements. The CONTRACTOR agrees to implement the Project in a manner consistent with
the plans developed in compliance with the applicable planning and private enterprise provisions of 49
USC 5303, 5304, 5306, and 5323(a)(1); joint Federal Highway Administration (FHWA)/ FTA
regulations, "Statewide Transportation Planning: Metropolitan Transportation Planning," 23 CFR
Part 450 and 49 CFR Part 613; and any amendments thereto, and with FTA regulations, "Major Capital
Investment Projects," 49 CFR Part 611, to the extent that these regulations are consistent with the
SAFETEA -LU amendments to the public transportation planning and private enterprise laws, and when
promulgated, any subsequent amendments to those regulations. To the extent feasible, the
CONTRACTOR agrees to comply with the provisions of 49 USC 5323(k), which afford governmental
agencies and non profit organizations that receive Federal assistance for non emergency transportation
from Federal Government sources (other than U.S. DOT) an opportunity to be included in the design,
coordination, and planning of transportation services. During the implementation of the Project, the
CONTRACTOR agrees to take into consideration the recommendations of Executive Order No. 12803,
"Infrastructure Privatization," 31 USC 501 note, and Executive Order No 12893, "Principles for
Federal Infrastructure Investments," 31 USC 501 note.
Section 22
Substance Abuse
A. Drug and Alcohol Testing. If receiving FTA 5309 and/or FTA 5311 funding, CONTRACTOR
agrees to establish and implement a drug and alcohol testing program that complies with 49 CFR Part
655, produce any documentation necessary to establish its compliance with Part 655, and permit any
authorized representative of the U.S. DOT or its operating administrations and WSDOT to inspect the
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facilities and records associated with the implementation of the drug and alcohol testing program as
required under 49 CFR Part 655 and review the testing process. The CONTRACTOR agrees further to
submit annually the Management Information System (MIS) reports to WSDOT each year during the
term identified in the caption space header above titled "the Term of Project."
B. Drug -free Workplace. To the extent applicable, the CONTRACTOR agrees to comply with the
Federal regulations and guidance related to the Drug Free Workplace Act of 1988, 41 USC 701 et
seq., and any amendments thereto, 2 CFR Part 182, and 49 CFR Part 32, and to FTA regulations,
"Prevention of Alcohol Misuse and Prohibited Drug Use in Transit Operations," 49 CFR Part 655 and 49
USC 5331.
C. Privacy Act. The CONTRACTOR agrees to comply with the confidentiality and other civil rights
provisions pertaining to substance abuse contained in the Civil Rights clause of this AGREEMENT.
Section 23
Federal 11 $1 Coin" Requirements
To the extent required by the Federal Government, the CONTRACTOR agrees to comply with the
provisions of section 104 of the Presidential $1 Coin Act of 2005, 31 USC 5112(p), so that the
CONTRACTOR's equipment and facilities requiring the use of coins or currency will be fully capable of
accepting and dispensing $1 coins in the connection with that use. The CONTRACTOR also agrees to
display signs and notices denoting the capability of its equipment and facilities on its premises where
coins or currency are accepted or dispensed, including on each vending machine.
Section 24
Safe Operation of Motor Vehicles
As applicable, CONTRACTOR is encouraged to comply with the following provisions:
A. Executive Order No. 13043, "Increasing Seat Belt Use in the United States," 23 USC 402 note.
CONTRACTOR is encouraged to adopt and promote on-the-job seat belt use policies and programs for
personnel that operate company -owned vehicles.
B. Executive Order No. 13513, "Federal Leadership on Reducing Text Messaging While Driving," and
DOT Order 3902.10, "Text Messaging While Driving." CONTRACTOR is encouraged to adopt and
enforce workplace safety policies to decrease crashes caused by distracted drivers including policies to
ban text messaging while driving. CONTRACTOR is also encouraged to conduct workplace safety
initiatives in a manner commensurate with its size.
Section 25
Freedom of Information Act
CONTRACTOR understands and agrees that the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), 5 USC 552,
applies to the information and documents, both paper and electronic, submitted to WSDOT, FTA and
U.S. DOT. The CONTRACTOR should therefore be aware that all applications and materials submitted
that are related to the PROJECT will become agency records and are subject to public release as may be
required by law through individual FOIA or state public disclosure requests.
Section 26
Agreement Modifications
A. Either PARTY may request changes to this AGREEMENT, including changes in the Scope of
Project. Such changes that are mutually agreed upon shall be incorporated as written amendments to this
AGREEMENT. No variation or alteration of the terms of this AGREEMENT shall be valid unless
signed by the persons authorized to bind each of the PARTIES.
B. If an increase in funding by the funding source augments the CONTRACTOR's allocation of
funding under this AGREEMENT, the CONTRACTOR and WSDOT agree to enter into an amendment
to this AGREEMENT, providing for an appropriate change in the Scope of Project and/or the Project
Cost in order to reflect any such increase in funding.
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C. If a reduction of funding by the funding source reduces the CONTRACTOR's allocation of funding
under this AGREEMENT, the CONTRACTOR and WSDOT agree to enter into an amendment to this
AGREEMENT providing for an appropriate change in the Scope of Project and/or the Project Cost in
order to reflect any such reduction of funding.
Section 27
Changed Conditions Affecting Performance
The CONTRACTOR hereby agrees to immediately notify WSDOT in writing of any change in
conditions or law, or of any other event, including any current or prospective dispute, which may
adversely affect WSDOT's interst in the PROJECT or affect CONTRACTOR's ability to perform the
Project in accordance with the provisions of this AGREEMENT.
Section 28
Universal Identifier
The CONTRACTOR shall, in accordance with 2 CFR Part 25, obtain a Dun and Bradstreet Data
Universal Numbering System (DUNS) number as a univeral identifier for Federal financial asistance
recipients.
Section 29
Recapture Provision
In the event that the CONTRACTOR fails to expend State Funds in accordance with state law and/or the
provisions of this AGREEMENT, WSDOT reserves the right to recapture State Funds in an amount
equivalent to the extent of noncompliance. Such right of recapture shall exist for a period not to exceed
three (3) years following termination or expiration of this AGREEMENT. The CONTRACTOR agrees
to repay such State Funds under this recapture provision within thirty (30) days of demand.
Section 30
Disputes
A. Disputes. Disputes, arising in the performance of this AGREEMENT, which are not resolved by
agreement of the PARTIES, shall be decided in writing by the WSDOT Public Transportation Assistant
Director or Assistant Director's designee. This decision shall be final and conclusive unless within ten
(10) days from the date of the CONTRACTOR's receipt of WSDOT's written decision, the
CONTRACTOR mails or otherwise furnishes a written appeal to the Director of the Public
Transportation Division or the Director's designee. The CONTRACTOR's appeal shall be decided in
writing by the Director of the Public Transportation Division within thirty (30) days of receipt of the
appeal by the Director of Public Transportation Division or Director's designee. The decision shall be
binding upon the CONTRACTOR and the CONTRACTOR shall abide by the decision.
B. Performance During Dispute. Unless otherwise directed by WSDOT, CONTRACTOR shall
continue performance under this AGREEMENT while matters in dispute are being resolved.
C. Claims for Damages. Should either PARTY to this AGREEMENT suffer injury or damage to
person, property, or right because of any act or omission of the other PARTY or any of that PARTY's
employees, agents or others for whose acts it is legally liable, a claim for damages shall be made in
writing to such other PARTY within thirty (30) days after the first observance of such injury or damage.
D. Rights and Remedies. All remedies provided in this AGREEMENT are distinct and cumulative to
any other right or remedy under this document or afforded by law or equity, and may be exercised
independently, concurrently, or successively and shall not be construed to be a limitation of any duties,
obligations, rights and remedies of the PARTIES- hereto. No action or failure to act by the WSDOT or
CONTRACTOR shall constitute a waiver of any right or duty afforded any of them under this
AGREEMENT, nor shall any such action or failure to act constitute an approval of or acquiescence in
any breach thereunder, except as may be specifically agreed in writing.
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Section 31
State and Local Law
Except when a Federal statute or regulation pre -empts state and local law, regulation or ordinance, no
provision of this AGREEMENT shall require the CONTRACTOR to observe or enforce compliance
with any provision, perform any other act, or do any other thing in contravention of state or local law,
regulation, or ordinance. Thus if any provision or compliance with any provision of this AGREEMENT
violates state or local law, regulation or ordinance, or would require the CONTRACTOR to violate state
or local law, regulation or ordinance, the CONTRACTOR agrees to notify WSDOT immediately in
writing. Should this occur, WSDOT and the CONTRACTOR agree to make appropriate arrangements
to proceed with or, if necessary, expeditiously, terminate the Project.
Section 32
Termination
A. Termination for Convenience. WSDOT and/or the CONTRACTOR may suspend or terminate this
AGREEMENT, in whole or in part, and all or any part of the federal and /or state financial assistance
provided herein, at any time by written notice to the other PARTY in accordance with 49 CFR Part 18
18.44 or 49 CFR Part 19 19.61, whichever is applicable. WSDOT and the CONTRACTOR shall agree
upon the AGREEMENT termination provisions including but not limited to the settlement terms,
conditions, and in the case of partial termination the portion to be terminated. Written notification must
set forth the reasons for such termination, the effective date, and in case of a partial termination, the
portion to be terminated. However, if, in the case of partial termination, WSDOT determines that the
remaining portion of the award will not accomplish the purposes for which the award was made
WSDOT may terminate the award in its entirety. WSDOT and/or the CONTRACTOR may terminate
this AGREEMENT for convenience for reasons including, but not limited to, the following:
1. The requisite federal and/or state funding becomes unavailable through failure of appropriation
or otherwise;
2. WSDOT determines, in its sole discretion, that the continuation of the Project would not produce
beneficial results commensurate with the further expenditure of federal and/or state funds;
3. The CONTRACTOR is prevented from proceeding with the Project as a direct result of an
Executive Order of the President with respect to the prosecution of war or in the interest of national
defense; or an Executive Order of the President or Governor of the State with respect to the preservation
of energy resources;
4. The CONTRACTOR is prevented from proceeding with the Project by reason of a temporary
preliminary, special, or permanent restraining order or injunction of a court of competent jurisdiction
where the issuance of such order or injunction is primarily caused by the acts or omissions of persons or
agencies other than the CONTRACTOR;
5. The Federal Government and /or State Government determines that the purposes of the statute
authorizing the Project would not be adequately served by the continuation of federal and/or state
financial assistance for the Project; or
6. The Federal Government terminates this AGREEMENT due to a determination that the
CONTRACTOR has: (a) willfully misused Federal assistance Funds by failing to make adequate
progress on the Project, (b) failed to make reasonable and appropriate use of the Project real property,
facilities, or equipment, or (c) failed to comply with the terms of this AGREEMENT. In the event of a
termination under this subsection, and the Federal Government exercises its right to require WSDOT to
refund any or all of the Federal Funds provided for the Project, the CONTRACTOR shall return all
monies reimbursed to it by WSDOT, in the amount required by the Federal Government, within sixty
(60) days of its receipt of a certified letter from WSDOT.
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7. In the case of termination for convenience under subsections A.1 through A. 5 above, WSDOT
shall reimburse the CONTRACTOR for all costs payable under this AGREEMENT which the
CONTRACTOR properly incurred prior to termination. The CONTRACTOR shall promptly submit its
claim for reimbursement to WSDOT. If the CONTRACTOR has any property in its possession
belonging to WSDOT, the CONTRACTOR will account for the same, and dispose of it in the manner
WSDOT directs.
B. Termination for Default. WSDOT may suspend or terminate this AGREEMENT for default, in
whole or in part, and all or any part of the federal financial assistance provided herein, at any time by
written notice to the CONTRACTOR, if the CONTRACTOR materially breaches or fails to perform any
of the requirements of this AGREEMENT, including:
1. Takes any action pertaining to this AGREEMENT without the approval of WSDOT, which
under the procedures of this AGREEMENT would have required the approval of WSDOT;
2. Jeopardizes its ability to perform pursuant to the AGREEMENT, United States of America laws,
Washington state laws, or local governmental laws under which the CONTRACTOR operates.
3. Fails to make reasonable progress on the Project or other violation of this AGREEMENT that
endangers substantial performance of the Project; or
4. Fails to perform in the manner called for in this AGREEMENT or fails to comply with, or is in
violation of, any provision of this AGREEMENT. WSDOT shall serve a notice of termination on the
CONTRACTOR setting forth the manner in which the CONTRACTOR is in default hereunder. If it is
later determined by WSDOT that the CONTRACTOR had an excusable reason for not performing, such
as events which are not the fault of or are beyond the control of the CONTRACTOR, such as a strike,
fire or flood, WSDOT may: (a) allow the CONTRACTOR to continue work after setting up a new
delivery of performance schedule, or (b) treat the termination as a termination for convenience.
C. WSDOT, in its sole discretion may, in the case of a termination for breach or default, allow the
CONTRACTOR ten (10) business days, or such longer period as determined by WSDOT, in which to
cure the defect. In such case, the notice of termination will state the time period in which cure is
permitted and other appropriate conditions. If the CONTRACTOR fails to remedy to WSDOT's
satisfaction the breach or default within the timeframe and under the conditions set forth in the notice of
termination, WSDOT shall have the right to terminate this AGREEMENT without any further obligation
to CONTRACTOR. Any such termination for default shall not in any way operate to preclude WSDOT
from also pursuing all available remedies against CONTRACTOR and its sureties for said breach or
default.
D. In the event that WSDOT elects to waive its remedies for any breach by CONTRACTOR of any
covenant, term or condition of this AGREEMENT, such waiver by WSDOT shall not limit WSDOT's
remedies for any succeeding breach of that or of any other term, covenant, or condition of this
AGREEMENT.
Section 33
Forbearance by WSDOT Not a Waiver
Any forbearance by WSDOT in exercising any right or remedy hereunder, or otherwise afforded by
applicable law, shall not be a waiver of or preclude the exercise of any such right or remedy.
Section 34
Waiver
In no event shall any WSDOT payment of grant funds to the CONTRACTOR constitute or be construed
as a waiver by WSDOT of any CONTRACTOR breach, or default, and shall in no way impair or
prejudice any right or remedy available to WSDOT with respect to any breach or default. In no event
shall acceptance of any WSDOT payment of grant funds by the CONTRACTOR constitute or be
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construed as a waiver by CONTRACTOR of any WSDOT breach, or default which shall in no way
impair or prejudice any right or remedy available to CONTRACTOR with respect to any breach or
default.
Section 35
WSDOT Advice
The CONTRACTOR bears complete responsibility for the administration and success of the work as it is
defined in this AGREEMENT and any amendments thereto. Although the CONTRACTOR may seek the
advice of WSDOT, the offering of WSDOT advice shall not modify the CONTRACTOR's rights and
obligations under this AGREEMENT and WSDOT shall not be held liable for any advice offered to the
CONTRACTOR.
Section 36
Limitation of Liability and Indemnification
A. The CONTRACTOR shall indemnify and hold harmless WSDOT, its agents, employees, and
officers and process and defend at its own expense any and all claims, demands, quits at law or equity,
actions, penalties, losses, damages, or costs (hereinafter referred to collectively as "claims of
whatsoever kind or nature brought against WSDOT arising out of, in connection with or incident to this
AGREEMENT and/or the CONTRACTOR's performance or failure to perform any aspect of this
AGREEMENT. This indemnity provision applies to all claims against WSDOT, its agents, employees
and officers and subcontractors arising out of, in connection with or incident to the negligent acts or
omissions of the CONTRACTOR, its agents, employees and officers. Provided, however, that nothing
herein shall require the CONTRACTOR to indemnify and hold harmless or defend the WSDOT, its
agents, employees or officers to the extent that claims are caused by the negligent acts or omissions of
the WSDOT, its agents, employees or officers. The indemnification and hold harmless provision shall
survive termination of this AGREEMENT.
B. The CONTRACTOR shall be deemed an independent contractor for all purposes, and the employees
of the CONTRACTOR or its subcontractors and the employees thereof, shall not in any manner be
deemed to be the employees of WSDOT.
C. The CONTRACTOR specifically assumes potential liability for actions brought by
CONTRACTOR's employees and/or subcontractors and solely for the purposes of this indemnification
and defense, the CONTRACTOR specifically waives any immunity under the State Industrial Insurance
Law, Title 51 Revised Code of Washington.
D. In the event either the CONTRACTOR or WSDOT incurs attorney's fees, costs or other legal
expenses to enforce the provisions of this section of this AGREEMENT against the other PARTY, all
such fees, costs and expenses shall be recoverable by the prevailing PARTY.
Section 37
Governing Law, Venue, and Process
This AGREEMENT shall be construed and enforced in accordance with, and the validity and
performance thereof shall be governed by the laws of the State of Washington. In the event that either
PARTY deems it necessary to institute legal action or proceedings to enforce any right or obligation
under this AGREEMENT, the PARTIES hereto agree that any such action shall be initiated in the
Superior Court of the State of Washington situated in Thurston County. The CONTRACTOR hereby
accepts service of process by registered mail consistent with RCW 4.28.080(1) or (2) as applicable.
Each PARTY shall bear its own legal costs and expenses, including attorney fees, in any such litigation.
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Section 38
Severability
If any covenant or provision of this AGREEMENT shall be adjudged void, such adjudication shall not
affect the validity or obligation of performance of any other covenant or provision, or part thereof, that in
itself is valid if such remainder conforms to the terms and requirements of applicable law and the intent
of this AGREEMENT. No controversy concerning any covenant or provision shall delay the
performance of any other covenant or provision except as herein allowed.
Section 39
Counterparts
This AGREEMENT may be executed in several counterparts, each of which shall be deemed to be an
original having identical legal effect. The CONTRACTOR does hereby ratify and adopt all statements,
representations, warranties, covenants, and agreements and their supporting materials contained and/or
mentioned in such executed counterpart, and does hereby accept State Funds and agrees to all of the
terms and conditions thereof.
Section 40
Execution
This AGREEMENT is executed by the Director of the Public Transportation Division, State of
Washington, Department of Transportation or the Director's designee, not as an individual incurring
personal obligation and liability, but solely by, for, and on behalf of the State of Washington,
Department of Transportation, in his /her capacity as Director of the Public Transportation Division.
Section 41
Binding Agreement
The undersigned acknowledge that they are authorized to execute this AGREEMENT and bind their
respective agency(ies) and or entity(ies) to the obligations set forth herein.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the PARTIES hereto have executed this AGREEMENT the day and year last
signed below.
WASHINGTON STATE CONTRACTOR
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
By: By:
Brian Lagerberg
Director, Public Transportation Print Name:
Title:
Date:
Approved as to form only:
By: Susan Cruise
Assistant Attorney General
Date: October 12, 2011
Date:
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EXHIBIT I
Project Scope of Work
Total Project Costs
Federal Funds 1
lContractor Funds 1
Total Cost 1
101,3701
01
101,3701
PROJECTA 2011 South King County/RideshareOnline.com Pilot Project
A. Budget
$101,370
B. Concept
Offer trip reduction services to any employer, employees and residents within the Tukwila
GTEC, and the PSRC recognized centers within Auburn, Burien, Kent, Renton, Federal
Way and SeaTac
C. Deliverables
Create Step by Step Guide for ETC's to manage networks (from the User's Manual
developed by University of Washington)
Create Easy Steps Guide for end -users (employers and general public)
Schedule and complete at least 10 training sessions or one on one consulting
Provide quarterly performance reports
Develop a marketing plan for review and approval
Produce a report detailing lessons learned and recommendations for improvements
Provide an assessment of the viability for establishing a South King County
transportation coalition
D. Outcome
300 people signed up and actively participating in RSO
Target: reduce 100 daily vehicle round trips
E. Timeline
1 year of implementation activities resulting in deliverables
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EXHIBIT II
Project Progress Report
Quarterly Project Report
Reporting quarter: I I Date:
Organization: I Agreement number:
Trip reduction
target:
Contract required
deliverables:
Planned milestones for entire program (based on work plan)
Changes to planned milestones (completed or delayed milestones)
Completed activities this quarter
Planned activities for next quarter
Describe issues, risks or challenges and resolutions
Estimated expenditures of state funds for this quarter
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EXHIBIT III
Final Performance Report
Final Performance Report
Your final performance report should include the following information:
Project title
Trip reduction target and actual trips reduced
Did you met the deliverables required by contract
What were your lessons learned? Include what worked, what didn't work, and why
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EXHIBIT IV
Adm►
TI/ De� t o Transportation
VENDOR OR CLAIMANT (WARRANT TO BE PAYABLE TO)
City of Tukwila
6300 Southcenter Blvd.
Tukwila, WA 98188
Margaret Lubov mlubov(_,ci.tukwila.wa.us
FEDERAL I.D. NUMBER OR SOCIAL SECURYTY NUMBER 91- 6001519
(FOR REPORTINGPERSONAL SVCS. CONTRACT PAYMENT TO IRS)
DATE
DESCRIPTION
Total Billed This Period
AGREEMENT I INVOICE
DESCRIPTION
GCB1080 Transportation Demand Management
DATE
EXPENDITURES
TO DATE
BILLING PERIOD
ACCOUNT CONTROL SECTION FEDERAL
JOB NUMBER WORK OP SUB EQUIPMENT NUMBER NON PARTICIPATING
OJB OBJ ORG. NUMBER ORDER NUMBER NET AMOUNT
I I
I I I
TOTAL
SIGNATURE OF APPROVING AUTHORITY DATE RECEIVING VERIFICATION (SIGNATURE) DATE RECEIVED
CHECKED AND APPROVED FOR PROCESSING BY DATE WARRANT NUMBER VOUCHER NUMBER
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Invoice Voucher
VENDOR'S CERTIFICATE. I here by certify under penalty of pedury that the items and
total listed herein are proper charges for materials, merchandise or services furnished to
the State of Washington, and that all goods furnished and or services rendered have
been provided without discrimination on the grounds of race, creed, color, national origin,
sex or age.
BY (SIGNATURES IN INK)
TITLE
CURRENT
EXPENDITURES