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CONTRACT COVER SHEET
This is to be completed by the Contract Manager prior to submission
to City Clerks Office. All portions are to be completed.
If you have questions, please contact City Clerk's Office.
Vendor Name: WA Dept. of Ecology Coordinated Prevention Grant
Vendor Number: M17103.64190.7940
JD Edwards Number
Contract Number: _ ?W 116OPM
This is assigned by City Clerk's Office
Project Name: Coordinated Prevention Grant - 2013-15
Description: ❑ Interlocal Agreement ❑ Change Order ® Amendment ❑ Contract
❑ Other: Grant Agreement
Contract Effective Date: July 1, 2013 Termination Date: Jun. 30,
2015
Contract Renewal Notice (Days): i
Number of days required notice for termination or renewal or amendment
Contract Manager: Gina Hungerford Department: PW Eng. Environmental
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Allows Kent to receive reimbursement for activities within the Scope of Work through
June 30, 2015.
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�y,Hn9�c CITY OF KENT
STATE OF WASHINGTON ENGINEERING DEPT
DEPARTMENT OF ECOLOGY
Northwest Regional Office •3190 1601h Ave SE • Bellevue, Washington 98008-5452 • (425) 649-7000
711 for Wishington Relap Service *Persons with a speech disability can call 877-833-6341
December 20, 2013
Gina Hungerford
City of Kent
220 4°i Ave. South
Kent, WA 98032
RE: Coordinated Prevention Grant No. G1400199
Dear Ms Hungerford:
The enclosed executed grant agreement provides up to$213,063 in state matching funds to the City of
Kent to implement the task outlined in the agreement.
The 2013-2015 grant cycle Guidelines for the Coordinated Prevention Grants (CPG)program and the
Yellow Book, also known as Ecology's Administrative Requirements for Recipients of Ecology Grants
and Loans (bVDOE 91-18, revised September 2005) provide necessary guidance in managing your grant.
These booklets plus more infonmation is available electronically at our main CPG website:
http.//w�vw ecy.wa.gov/programs/swfa/grants/cpg.html.
As outlined in Chapter 5, pages 36-37 of the grant Guidelines,you must maintain a file of all grant-related
information throughout this grant period Establishing and maintaining a complete grant file will help to
document your progress for reporting and accounting purposes, and will protect you in an audit situation.
I look forward to working with you. Please feel free to contact me for assistance at(425)649-7266 or via
e-mail at taisa welhasch(gecy.wa gov
Sincerely, °
Taisa Welhasch
Regional Planner and CPG Financial/Project Manager
Waste 2 Resources Program
Enclosure: One original executed grant agreement
RECEIVED
DEC 0 g 2013
DEPARTMENT OF ECOLOGY
DEPARTMENT OF
ECOLOGY
State of Washington
COORDINATED PREVENTION GRANT (CPG) AGREEMENT
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BETWEEN THE
STATE OF WASHINGTON DEPARTMENT OF ECOLOGY
AND
THE CITY OF KENT
Grant No. G1400199
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Grant No G1400199
City of Kent
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This is a binding agreement entered into by and between the State of Washington Department of Ecology,
hereinafter referred to as the"DEPARTMENT" or as"ECOLOGY', and the City of Kent, hereinafter
referred to as the RECIPIENT,to carry out the activities described herem
JURISDICTION: City of Kent
MAILING ADDRESS: 220 4th Ave South
CITY, STATE,ZIP: Kent,WA 98032
RECIPIENT GRANT COORDINATOR: Gina Hnmgerford
TELEPHONE: 253-85 6-55 49
E-MAIL: ghungerford@ci kent.wa us
RECIPIENTBILLINGIINVOICE Paul Devine
COORDINATOR 206-938-8900
TELEPHONE: pauldevine rmn com
E-MAIL:
ECOLOGY FINANCIAIJPROJECT MANAGER: Tansa Welhasch
TELEPHONE- 425-649-7266
E-MAIL: tansawelnasch@ecywagov
FUNDING SOURCE Local Tomes Control Account
MAXIMUM ELIGIBLE COST $284,084
STATE GRANT SHARE $213,063
LOCAL SHARE $71,021
STATE MAXIMUM GRANT PERCENT 75%
FEDERAL TAX IDENTIFICATION NO. 9 1-600 1254
EFFECTIVE DATE OF THE AGREEMENT: 07-01-2013
EXPIRATION DATE OF THE AGREEMENT: 06-30-2015
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PART 1: SCOPE OF WORK
The task(s)set forth below summarize the RECIPIENT'S activities to be performed under this agreement.
Costs are limited to those approved by ECOLOGY as outlined m the current scope of work and budget.
The RECIPIENT must complete all deliverables by the expiration date of this agreement, including
delivery of purchases, unless otherwise stated in the scope of work or approved by ECOLOGY in writing.
Note:The term"task"as used in this agreement is interchangeable with the term "project" as used on the
online Solid Waste Information Clearinghouse and"element" as used on payment request forms.
The"Maximum Eligible Cost" is the maximum amount of eligible costs incurred by a RECIPIENT that
ECOLOGY can reimburse at a rate of 75 percent under this grant.
RECIPIENT shall identify the work plan and activities by "Quarter" A quarter is defined by calendar
year and begins with the first three months of the grant period. The RECIPIENT may negotiate changes
to the work plan with the ECOLOGY grant officer ECOLOGY shall document mutually agreed changes
to the plan in writing.
The RECIPIENT is pennitted to submit payment requests and progress reports to ECOLOGY coinciding
with the Work Plan(instead of quarterly), but no more often than once per month
Expenses relating to the collection and recycling of mercury containing lights shall be eligible for CPG
reimbursement until such time that the Mercury Light Recycling program is fully implemented or the
grant agreement expires,whichever is the earliest date
CATEGORY: Waste Reduction and Recycling
1. TASK TITLE: Recycling Collection Events —Residential
Task Coordinator—Paul Devine, 206-938-8262, pauldevine@msncom
Maximum Eligible Task Cost: $284,084
Task Description: The RECIPIENT, in conjunction a consultant,will continue to host six
recycling collection events for City residents.The events will provide residents with the
opportunity to divert hard-to-recycle items from the waste stream by collecting them for
recycling in a convenient City location. Materials residents can bring to the event for reuse and
/or recycling include used tires,used anti-freeze, used petroleum-based products,used oil
filters, used motor oil, bulky yard waste(large material only), scrap wood,appliances,ferrous
metals, nonferrous metals, electronic equipment,computer equipment/TV sets, mattresses,
paper shredding,styrefoam,car seats, cellular phones,porcelain toilets and sinks,propane
tanks, and other materials whenever practical. The RECIPIENT may charge user fees for some
items or may drop user fees to increase the volume of material collected. The eventwill also
serve as an opportunity to distribute educational materials on how to reduce waste and recycle
using City sponsored or private sector recycling programs. At the bin sales, the RECIPIENT
will provide information about bin use and on-site education on home composting and
vermicomposting.
The RECIPIENT,in conjunction with a consultant,will organize and implement two to four
Compost/Worm Bin Sales over a two-year period CPG funds will be used to pay for contractor
time for arranging events,part of the bin costs, event publicity, event equipment and rentals,
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event staffing, and supplies. The sales will be held in conjunction with City Residential
Collection Events The RECIPIENT will charge a user fee for each bin
Participants may pay some or all of the fees associated with handling, hauling or recycling
various materials The RECIPIENT will credit the grant for any revenue received from the
collection of fees or commodity sales on items the grant is supporting
Costs for disposal of non-recyclable components are not eligible unless they are a direct and
unavoidable byproduct of a recycling activity (e.& emptied jugs used for waste motor oil or
antifreeze)
Goal Statement: The goal of this task is to decrease the amount of organic waste,moderate
risk waste(MRW), and other hard-to-recyc le items being landfilled or illegally dumped by
holding collection events in aconvement City location for residents.
Outcome Statement. Over the two-year grant period,the RECIPIENT expects to recycle
between 625-720 tons of material from the residential waste stream and serve 6,500-7,500
households
Estimated outcomes produced with available budget:
MRW Diversion: 60-70 tons
Recycling/Reuse: 365-400 tons
Organics Diversion: 200-250
Residential Contacts: 293,100
Residential Participants: 6,500-7,500
Work Plan,Deliverables and Timeline:
GRANT- YEAR 1 GRANT- YEAR 2
Oct-Dec Arrange date and site for event Oct-Dec Arrange date and site for event
Arrange event vendors. Event Arrange event vendors. Event
publicity —develop, print, sort, publicity —develop, print,sort,
and mail event flyer Hold and mail event flyer Hold
recycling collection event recycling collection event
Recycle materials collected at Recycle materials collected at
event Prepare project progress event. Prepare project progress
report and payment request for report and payment request for
grant reimbursement grant reimbursement.
Jan-Mar Arrange date and site for event Jan-Mar Arrange date and site for event
Arrange event vendors. Event Arrange event vendors Event
publicity—develop, print, sort, publicity— develop, print, sort,
and mail event flyer. Hold and mail event flyer Hold
recycling collection event and recycling collection event and
bin sales Recycle materials bin sales Recycle materials
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collected at event.Prepare collected at event. Prepare
project progress report and project progress report and
payment request for grant payment request for grant
reimbursement reimbursement
Apr-Jun Arrange date and site for event Apr-Jun Arrange date and site for event
Arrange event vendors. Arrange event vendors.Develop
Develop event publicity, print, event publicity, print, sort, and
sort, and mail event flyer. Hold mail event flyer. Hold recycling
recycling collection event and collection event and bin sales.
bin sales. Recycle materials Recycle materials collected
collected. Prepare project Prepare project progress report
progress report and payment and payment request for grant
request for grant reimbursement reimbursement
Method of Evaluation. The RECIPIENT will track the number of events held, the type and quantity
of materials collected and the number of participants. The RECIPIENT will track compost and worni
bin sales and will calculate organics diversion resulting from the use of the bins It is estimated that
each compost bin sold will divert 585 pounds of organic material annually and eachwomm bin will
divert 2,372 5 pounds of food waste annually
PART 2: BUDGET
Budget Information by CATEGORYITASK Maximum Eligible State Grant
Cost Share
CATEGORY: Waste Reduction and Recycling $284,084 $213,063
1. Recycling Collection Events—Residential $284,084 $213,063
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TOTAL GRANT BUDGET
TOTAL MAXIMUM ELIGIBLE COST $284,084
STATE GRANT SHARE(75%) $213,063
LOCAL CASH MATCH(25%) $ 71,021
INTERLOCAL COSTS (0%) $-0-
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PART 3: BUDGET CONDITIONS
A. ECOLOGY requires the RECIPIENT to provide a match of 25 percent of the maximum eligible cost
with cash or lnterlocal costs lnterlocal costs are the only type of m-kind contributions the
RECIPIENT may use as match.
R If parties are contributing to the local share of task costs(match)through lnterlocal-in kind
contributions,the RECIPIENT shall negotiate a memorandum of understanding or other written
agreement confirming the contribution between the parties These agreements shall specify the exact
work to be accomplished and be signed by all parties contributing to the local match of this task.
Copies of these agreements shall be made part of the RECIPIENT'S grant file and submitted to
ECOLOGY.
C Overhead is eligible at a rate up to 25 percent of staff salaries and benefits for actual time spent on
tasks outlined in this agreement Salaries and benefits to administer the grant agreement are eligible
(excluding time spent to write a CPG grant application).
D. RECIPIENT must submit awritten request to ECOLOGY to amend budgets between grant tasks, to
modify a scope of work,or for a budget increase or decrease To increase or decrease the
agreement's total maximum eligible cost or change the scope of work for any tasks as outlined in this
grant agreement, ECOLOGY requires a formal amendment
E. RECIPIENT must provide ECOLOGY with an updated Spending Plan when requested by
ECOLOGY
F. Any work performed or costs incurred prior to the effective date or after the expiration date of this
agreement will be at the sole expense of the RECIPIENT.
PART 4: SPECIAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS
A. BILLING
1. Unless otherwise approved in writing by ECOLOGY, the RECIPIENT shall submit a payment
request to ECOLOGY at least quarterly (by calendar year), but no more often than once per
month.
2. RECIPIENT must submit payment requests on approved State Invoic e Voucher forms:Al 9-1 A,
Bl/B2, C1/C2 Until there is achange in agency policy,the recipient must submit an A-19-IA
with an original signature in blue ink. signed by an authorized person The B2 and C2 forms are
acceptable in electronic format The RECIPIENT must also include all backup documentation to
support costs itemized on Form C1/C2 The budget is organized by task and therefore,the
RECIPIENT shall itemize costs by task on Form C1/C2 and Form 131/132. Forms Bl and Cl are
used only when interlocal costs are used tow ards the 25%match
3. Any income directly generated as a result of the activities funded by this grant shall be reported
as a credit against the expenses of that activity, as defined by ECOLOGY S Administrative
Requirements for Recipients of Ecology Grants and Loans, Ecology Publication#91-18.
4. RECIPIENT shall submit supporting documents with each payment request This includes copies
of invoices, purchase receipts,payroll records.time and attendance records,contract award
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documents, and any document deemed relevant by ECOLOGY to establish the approval of an
expense listed on Form Cl/C2. Documentation shall be clear and legible and organized by task
in the order in which it is itemized on Form Cl/C2.
5. RECIPIENT shall maintain grant related material and supporting documents including invoice
vouchers sent to ECOLOGY in a common file The RECIPIENT shall keep all supporting
documents for audit purposes for at least three years from the date the agreement is closed by
ECOLOGY.
B. REPORTING
1. Progress reports and Final Performance Analyses must be submitted through the web-based
database, the Solid Waste Information Clearinghouse The RECIPIENT must submit a progress
reportwith each payment request If a quarterly payment request is not submitted,the
RECIPIENT is still required to submit a progress report for that quarter. These reports shall
include information that supports incurred costs identified on the corresponding Cl or C2 of the
payment request, and provide a brief update in support of the outcomes and or method of
evaluation in the grant agreement.
a) A Final Performance Analysis (FPA) report must be submitted for each task in a Planning and
Implementation grant before ECOLOGY can process a final payment request
C. COMPENSATION
Payment to RECIPIENT will be issued through Washington State's Department of Enterprise
Services(DES) DES maintains acentral vendor file for Washington state agency use to process
vendor payments.This allows vendors to receive payments from all participating state agencies.
RECIPIENTS must register as a state-wide vendor(SWV) by submitting a state-wide vendor
registration form and an IRS W-9 form http//www ofm wa gov/isd/vendors/payee_registration.doc to
DES. If you have questions about the vendor registration process you can contact DES at the Payee
Help Desk at(360)664-7779 or email to payeehelpdesk(a),ofin w a.gov.
D. TRAINING
RECIPIENT is expected to participate in any ECOLOGY recommended trainings related to
managing a CPG agreement when feasible unless exempted by ECOLOGY in writing.
E. PROCUREMENTAND CONTRACTS
1. RECIPIENT must follow local procurement procedures or current state procurement
procedures,whichever is stricter A RECIPIENT with no formal procurement procedures
must certify that they have complied with the "Standards for Competitive Solicitation" found
in Part V of the Administrative Requirements for Rec pients of Ecology Grants and Loans—
Yellow Book,Ecology Publication 491-18.
2. Upon issuance,the RECIPIENT may submit a copy of all requests for qualifications (RFQs),
requests for proposals (RFPs), and bid documents relating to this grant agreement to
ECOLOGY'S grant officer to be placed in the file
3. Prior to contract execution,the RECIPIENT may submit all draft documents and a copy of the
draft proposed contract to ECOLOGY'S grant officer for review. The RECIPIENT assumes
any risks associated with the failure to consult with the regional grant officer Following the
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contract execution,the RECIPIENT shall submit a copy of the final contract to ECOLOGY's
assigned grant officer to be placed in the file
4. Unless a specific purchase of equipment or real property is already written into a task's scope
of work,the RECIPIENT must submit awritten request to ECOLOGY to purchase any
equipment or real property (Property)with a single unit purchase price of$5,000 or more. The
request must include the justification for the purchase of the property,the total cost,the
intended use, and the anticipated useful hfe of the property. The request must be approved in
writing by ECOLOGY prior to the purchase.
F. USE OF EXISTING CONTRACTS
RECIPIENT may use existing contracts that conform to local adopted procurement procedures
and applicable state laws The RECIPIENT shall notify ECOLOGY if intending to use contracts
entered into prior to the execution of the grant agreement for performance of grant-funded
activities The RECIPIENT shall submit acopy of the contract to its assigned ECOLOGY grant
officer to be placed in the file The grant eligibility of products or services secured by the
RECIPIENT under existing contracts used to perform the scope of work in this agreement must
be deemed allowable and reasonable by ECOLOGY prior to cost reimbursement
G. PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT MANAGEMENT AND DISPOSITION
For equipment or property purchased with a cost of at least $5,000 per unit or functional system,
the RECIPIENT must utilize an inventory control system, including physical inventory to
document the ongoing use, a description of the item(including serial or vehicle identification
number(VIN when possible) and location The information shall be submitted to ECOLOGY
upon request until final disposition is made The RECIPIENT shall investigate, document, and
report to ECOLOGY any loss,theft or damage upon discovery of suchconditions The
RECIPIENT will follow manufacturer recommended maintenance procedures to keep the
property in good operating condition.
RECIPIENT shall submit a written request to the ECOLOGY for any intent to change the use of
the equipment as outlined in this grant agreement, including uses past the expiration date of this
agreement Disposition of the equipment shall be determined by ECOLOGY and documented in
writing. A copy of the determination will be provided to the RECIPIENT upon ECOLOGY's
closure of the grant agreement unless already identified in the task's scope of work
o If the equipment is necessary for the continued operation of the project or other projects
administered through ECOLOGY, the grant officer may instruct the recipient to retain the
equipment with no further compensation to ECOLOGY.
o If the project has no further significant use for the equipment,the grant offic er may instruct
the recipient to retain or sell the equipment and pay ECOLOGY an amount equal to
ECOLOGY's share of the current fair market value, sale proceeds or other price agreed upon
by the grant officer.
o The grant officer may instruct the recipient to transfer title to ECOLOGY or to a third party
named by ECOLOGY who is eligible under existing statutes.
H. ALL WRITINGS CONTAINED HEREIN
This agreement, including the appended "General Terms and Conditions,"current cycle Program
Guidelines —Coordinated Prevention Grants found at
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https)/fortress.wa.gov/ecv/publications/summarypages/1107008.htmi, and ECOLOGY'S
AdmmastratrveRequirementsforRecipients of Ecology Grants and Loans, Ecology Publication
991-18,contain the entire understanding betty een the parties, and there are no other
understandings or representations except as those set forth or incorporated by reference herein.
No subsequent modification(s)or amendment(s)of this grant agreement shall be of any force or
effect unless to writing, signed by authorized representatives of the RECIPIENT and ECOLOGY
and made part of this agreement
I. ARCHEOLOGICAL AND CULTURAL RESOURCES
RECIPIENT shall take reasonable action to avoid, minimize, or mitigate adverse effects to the
archeological orcultural resources RECIPIENT shall immediately ceasework and notify
ECOLOGY if any archeological or cultural resources are found while conducting work under this
agreement In the event that historical or cultural artifacts are discovered at the project site, the
RECIPIENT shall also notify the state historic preservation officer at the Department of
Archaeology and Historic Preservation at(360) 586-3065. Applicability of the National Historic
Preservation Act(NHPA) may require the RECIPIENT to obtain a permit pursuant to Chapter
27.53 RCW prior to conducting on-site activity with the potential to impact historic properties
(such as invasive sampling, dredging, or cleanup actions).
J. ENVIRONMENTALLY PREFERABLE PURCHASING
In a joint effort to save costs.produce energy savings and prevent waste, the RECIPIENT agrees
to use both sides of paper sheets for copying and printing when feasible The RECIPIENT also
agrees to purchase paper products with a high level of post consumer recycled content when they
are comparable in quality, available, and cost effective.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties sign this Agreement:
STATE OF WASHINGTON CITY OF T
DEPARTMENT OF ECOLOGY
Laurie G. Davies Date ignat Date
Program Manager
Waste 2 Resources Program of e LBO��i /-r1�Iy0�
Printed Name and Title of Signatory
APPROVED AS TO FORM ONLY Assistant Attorney General
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APPENDIX A
PART 5: GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Pertaining to Grant and Loan Agreements of the Department of Ecology, SS-010 Rev.04/04
A. RECIPIENT PERFORMANCE
All activities for which grant/loan funds are to be used shall be accomplished by the RECIPIENT and
RECIPIENT's employees. The RECIPIENT shall only use contractor/consultant assistance if that has
been included in the agreement's final scope ofwork and budget
B. SUBGRANTEE/CONTRACTOR COMPLIANCE
The RECIPIENT must ensure that all subgrantees and contractors comply with the terms and
conditions of this agreement.
C. THIRD PARTY BENEFICIARY
The RECIPIENT shall ensure that in all subcontracts entered into by the RECIPIENT pursuant to this
agreement,the state of Washington is named as an express third-party beneficiary of such
subcontracts with full rights as such.
D. CONTRACTING FOR SERVICES (BIDDING)
Contracts for construction,purchase of equipment and professional architectural and engineering
services shall be awarded through acompetitive process, if required by State law. RECIPIENT shall
retain copies of all bids received andcontracts awarded,for inspection and use by the
DEPARTMENT
E. ASSIGNMENTS
No right or claim of the RECIPIENT arising under this agreement shall be transferred or assigned by
the RECIPIENT.
F. COMPLIANCE WITH ALL LAWS
1. RECIPIENT shall comply fully with all applicable Federal, State and local laws, orders,
regulations and permits.
Prior to commencement of any construction,the RECIPIENT shall secure the necessary
approvals and pen-nits required by authorities having jurisdiction over the project, provide
assurance to the DEPARTMENT that all approvals and permits have been secured, and make
copies available to the DEPARTMENT upon request
2. Discrimination The DEPARTMENT and the RECIPIENT agree to be bound by all Federal and
State laws,regulations, and policies against discrimination The RECIPIENT further agrees to
affirmatively support the program of the Office of Minority and Women's Business Enterprises to
the maximum extent possible If the agreement is federally-funded,the RECIPIENT shall report
to the DEPARTMENT the percent of grant/loan funds available to women or minority owned
businesses.
3. Wages and Job Safety.The RECIPIENT agrees to comply with all applicable laws,regulations,
and policies of the United States and the State of Washington which affect wages and job safety.
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4. Industrial Insurance. The RECIPIENT certifies full compliance with all applicable state industrial
insurance requirements. If the RECIPIENT fails to comply w rth such laws,the DEPARTMENT
shall have the right to immediately terminate this agreement for cause as provided nl Section K 1,
herein.
G. KICKBACKS
The RECIPIENT is prohibited from inducing by any means any person employed or otherwise
involved in this project to give up any part of the compensation to which he/she is otherwise entitled
or,receive any fee,commission or gift in return for award of a subcontract hereunder.
H AUDITS AND INSPECTIONS
1. RECIPIENT shall maintain complete program and financial records relating to this agreement.
Such records shall clearly indicate total receipts and expenditures by fund source and task or
object
All grant/loan records shall be kept in a manner which provides an audit trail for all expenditures.
All records shall be kept in a common file to facilitate audits and inspections.
Engineering documentation and field inspection reports of all construction work accomplished
under this agreement shall be maintained by the RECIPIENT.
2. All grant/loan records shall be open for audit or inspection by the DEPARTMENT or by any duly
authorized audit representative of the State of Washington for a period of at least three years after
the final grant payment/loan repayment or any dispute resolution hereunder. If any such audits
identify discrepancies in the financial records,the RECIPIENT shall provide clarification and/or
make adjustments accordingly.
3. All work performed under this agreement and any equipment purchased, shall be made available
to the DEPARTMENT and to any authorized state, federal or local representative for inspection
at any time during the course of this agreement and for at least three years following grant/loan
termination or dispute resolution hereunder.
4. RECIPIENT shall meet the provisions in OMB Circular A-133 (Audits of States, Local
Governments&Non Profit Organizations), including the compliance Supplement to OMB
Circular A 133, if the RECIPIENT expends $500,000 or more in a year in Federal funds. The
$500,000 threshold for each year is a cumulative total of all federal funding from all sources. The
RECIPIENT must forward acopy of the audit along with the RECIPIENT'S response and the
final corrective action plan to the DEPARTMENT within ninety (90)days of the date of the audit
report
I. PERFORMANCE REPORTING
RECIPIENT shall submit progress reports to the DEPARTMENT with each payment request or such
other schedule as set forth in the Special Conditions. The RECIPIENT shall also report in writing to
the DEPARTMENT any problems,delays or adverse conditions which will materially affect their
ability to meet project objectives or time schedules. This disclosure shall be accompanied by a
statement of the action taken or proposed and any assistance needed from the DEPARTMENT to
resolve the situation. Payments may bewithheld if required progress reports are notsubmitted.
Quarterly reports shall cover the periods January 1 through March 31,April 1 through June 30,July 1
through September 30, and October 1 through December 31. Reports shall be due within thirty(30)
days following the end of the quarter being reported.
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J. COMPENSATION
1 Method of compensation Payment shall normally be made on areimbursable basis as specified
in the grant agreement and no more often than once per month Each request for payment will be
submitted by the RECIPIENT on State voucher request forms provided by the DEPARTMENT
along with documentation of the expenses Payments shall be made for each task/phase of the
project, or portion thereof, as set out in the Scope of Work when completed by the RECIPIENT
and approved as satisfactory by the Project Officer.
The payment request form and supportive documents must itemize all allowable costs by major
elements as described in the Scope of Work Instructions for submitting the payment requests are
found in "Administrative Requirements for Recipients of Ecology Grants and Loans", part 1V,
published by the DEPARTMENT A copy of this document shall be furnished to the
RECIPIENT When payment requests are approved by the DEPARTMENT, payments will be
made to the mutually agreed upon designee.
Payment requests shall be submitted to the DEPARTMENT and directed to the Project Officer
assigned to administer this agreement
2. Period of Compensation. Payments shall only be made for actions of the RECIPIENT pursuant to
the grant/loan agreement and performed after the effective date and prior to the expiration date of
this agreement,unless those dates are specifically modified hn writing as provided herein
3. Final Request(s)for Payment The RECIPIENT should submit final requests for compensation
within forty-five(45)days after the expiration date of this agreement and within fifteen (15)days
after the end of a fiscal biennium Failure to comply may result in delayed reimbursement
4. Performance Guarantee The DEPARTMENT may withhold an amount not to exceed ten percent
(10%) of each reimbursement payment as security for the RECIPIENT's performance Monies
withheld by the DEPARTMENT may be paid to the RECIPIENT when the project(s)described
herein, or a portion thereof, have been completed if, in the DEPARTMENT's sole discretion,such
payment is reasonable and approved according to this agreement and, as appropriate upon
completion of an audit as specified under section J 5 herein.
5. Unauthorized Expenditures. All payments to the RECIPIENT may be subject to final audit by the
DEPARTMENT and any unauthorized expenditure(s)charged to this grant/loan shall be refunded
to the DEPARTMENT by the RECIPIENT.
6. Mileage and Per Diem If mileage and per them are paid to the employees of the RECIPIENT or
other public entities, it shall not exceed the amount allowed under state law for state employees
7. Overhead Costs. No reimbursement for overhead costs shall be allowed unless provided for in
the Scope of Work hereunder.
K TERMINATION
1. For Cause. The obligation of the DEPARTMENT to the RECIPIENT is contingent upon
satisfactory performance by the RECIPIENT of all of its obligations under this agreement. In the
event the RECIPIENT unjustifiably fails, in the opinion of the DEPARTMENT, to perform any
obhgat ion required of it by this agreement,the DEPARTMENT may refuse to pay any further
funds thereunder and/or terminate this agreement by giving written notice of termination
A written notice of termination shall be given at least five working days prior to the effective date
of termination. In that event, all finished or unfinished documents, data studies, surveys,
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drawings,maps,models, photographs, and reports or other materials prepared by the RECIPIENT
under this agreement,at the option of the DEPARTMENT, shall become Department property
and the RECIPIENT shall be entitled to receive just and equitable compensation for any
satisfactory work completed on such documents and other materials
Despite the above,the RECIPIENT shall not be relieved of any liability to the DEPARTMENT
for damages sustained by the DEPARTMENT and/or the State of Washington because of any
breach of agreement by the RECIPIENT. The DEPARTMENT may withhold payments for the
purpose of setoff until such time as the exact amount of damages due the DEPARTMENT from
the RECIPIENT is determined
2. Insufficient Funds. The obligation of the DEPARTMENT to make payments is contingent on the
availability of state and federal funds through legislative appropriation and state allotment. When
this agreement crosses over state fiscal years the obligation of the DEPARTMENT is contingent
upon the appropriation of funds during the next fiscal year The failure to appropriate or allot
such funds shall be good cause to terminate this agreement as provided in paragraph K 1 above.
When this agreement crosses the RECIPIENTS fiscal year,the obligation of the RECIPIENT to
continue or complete the project described herein shall be contingent upon appropriation of funds
by the RECIPIENTS governing body; provided, however, that nothing contained herein shall
preclude the DEPARTMENT from demanding repayment of ALL funds paid to the RECIPIENT
in accordancewrth Section O herein.
3. Failure to Commence Work. In the event the RECIPIENT fails to commence work on the project
funded herein within four months after the effective date of this agreement, or by any date
mutually agreed upon in writing for commencement of work,the DEPARTMENT reserves the
right to terminate this agreement.
L. WAIVER
Waiver of any RECIPIENT default is not a waiver of any subsequent default. Waiver of a breach of
any provision of this agreement is not a waiver of any subsequent breach and will not be construed as
a modification of the terms of this agreement unless stated as such in writing by the authorized
representative of the DEPARTMENT.
M PROPERTY RIGHTS
1. Copyrights and Patents. When the RECIPIENT creates any copyrightable materials or invents
any patentable property, the RECIPIENT may copyright or patent the same but the
DEPARTMENT retains aroyalty-free,nonexclusive and irrevocable license to reproduce,
publish, recover or otherwise use the material(s) or property and to authorize others to use the
same for federal, state or local government purposes.
Where federal funding is involved, the federal government may have a proprietary interest in
patent rights to any inventions that are developed by the RECIPIENT as provided in 35 U.S.C.
200-212.
2. Publications. When the RECIPIENT or persons employed by the RECIPIENT use or publish
information of the DEPARTMENT, present papers, lectures, or seminars involving information
supplied by the DEPARTMENT; use logos, reports,maps or other data, in printed reports,signs,
brochures,pamphlets, etc., appropriate credit shall be given to the DEPARTMENT.
3. Tangible Property Rights. The DEPARTMENT's current edition of"Administrative
Requirements for Recipients of Ecology Grants and Loans", Part V, shall control the use and
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disposition of all real and personal property purchased wholly or in part with funds furnished by
the DEPARTMENT in the absence of state, federal statute(s),regulation(s),or policy(s)to the
contrary or uponspecific instructions with respect thereto in the Scope of Work.
4. Personal Property Furnished by the DEPARTMENT. When the DEPARTMENT provides
personal property directly to the RECIPIENT for use in performance of the project, it shall be
returned to the DEPARTMENT prior to final payment by the DEPARTMENT Ifsaid property
is lost stolen or damaged while in the RECIPIENT's possession,the DEPARTMENT shall be
reimbursed in cash or by setoff by the RECI PI ENT for the fair market value of such property.
5. Acquisition Projects The following provisions shall apply if the project covered by this
agreement includes funds for the acquisition of land or facilities:
a. Prior to disbursement of funds provided for in this agreement,the RECIPIENT shall establish
that thecost of land/or facilities is fair and reasonable
b. The RECIPIENT shall provide satisfactory evidence of title or ability to acquire title for each
parcel prior to disbursement of funds provided by this agreement Such evidence may
include title insurance policies, Torrens certificates, or abstracts, and attorney's opinions
establishing that the land is free from any impediment, lien, orclaim whichwould impair the
uses contemplated by this agreement.
6. Conversions Regardless of the contract termination date shown on the cover sheet, the
RECIPIENT shall not at any time convert any equipment, property or facility acquired or
developed pursuant to this agreement to uses other than those for which assistancewas originally
approved without prior written approval of the DEPARTMENT. Such approval maybe
conditioned upon payment to the DEPARTMENT of that portion of the proceeds of the sale,
lease or other conversion or encumbrance which monies granted pursuant to this agreement bear
to the total acquisition, purchase or construction costs of such property.
N. SUSTAINABLE PRODUCTS
In order to sustain Washington's natural resources and ecosystems. the RECIPIENT is encouraged to
implement sustainable practices where and w hen possible These practices include use of clean
energy, and purchase and use of sustainably produced products(e g recycled paper) For more
information, see www.ecy.wa.gov/sustaurability.
O. RECOVERY OF PAYMENTS TO RECIPIENT
The right of the RECIPIENT to retain monies paid to it as reimbursement payments is contingent
upon satisfactory performance of this agreement including the satisfactory completion of the project
described in the Scope of Work In the event the RECIPIENT fails, for any reason, to perform
obligations required of it by this agreement,the RECIPIENT may, at the DEPARTMENT's sole
discretion,be required to repay to the DEPARTMENT all grant/loan funds disbursed to the
RECIPIENT for those parts of the project that are rendered worthless in the opinion of the
DEPARTMENT by such failure to perform
Interest shall accrue at the rate of twelve percent(12%) per year from the time the DEPARTMENT
demands repayment of funds If payments have been discontinued by the DEPARTMENT due to
insufficient funds as in Section K.2 above, the RECIPIENT shall not be obligated to repay monies
which had been paid to the RECIPIENT prior to such termination Any property acquired under this
agreement, at the option of the DEPARTMENT. may become the DEPARTMENT'S property and the
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RECIPIENT'S liability to repay monies shall be reduced by an amount reflecting the fair value of
such property.
P. PROJECT APPROVAL
The extent and character of all work and services to be performed under this agreement by the
RECIPIENT shall be subject to the review and approval of the DEPARTMENT through the Project
Officer or other designated official to whom the RECIPIENT shall report and be responsible. In the
event there is a dispute with regard to the extent and character of the work to be done,the
determination of the Project Officer or other designated official as to the extent and character of the
work to be done shall govern. The RECIPIENT shall have the right to appeal decisions as provided
for below.
Q. DISPUTES
Except as otherwise provided in this agreement,any dispute concerning a question of fact arising
under this agreement which is not disposed of in writing shall be decided by the Project
Officer or other designated official who shall provide a written statement of decision to the
RECIPIENT. The decision of the Project Officer or other designated official shall be final and
conclusive unless,within thirty days from the date of receipt of such statement,the RECIPIENT
mails or otherwise furnishes to the Director of the DEPARTMENT a written appeal.
In connection with appeal of any proceeding under this clause, the RECIPIENT shall have the
opportunity to be heard and to offer evidence in support of this appeal The decision of the Director
or duly authorized representative for the determination of such appeals shall be final and conclusive.
Appeals from the Director's determination shall be brought in the Superior Court of Thurston County.
Review of the decision of the Director will not be sought before either the Pollution Control Hearings
Board or the Shoreline Hearings Board. Pending final decision of dispute hereunder,the RECIPIENT
shall proceed diligently with the performance of this agreement and in accordance with the decision
rendered.
R. CONFLICT OF INTEREST
No officer, member, agent,or employee of either party to this agreement who exercises any function
or responsibility in the review, approval, or carrying out of this agreement, shall participate in any
decision which affects his/her personal interest or the interest of any corporation, partnership or
association in which he/she is, directly or indirectly interested,nor shall he/she have any personal or
pecuniary interest,direct or indirect,in this agreement or the proceeds thereof.
S. INDEMNIFICATION
1. The DEPARTMENT shall in no way be held responsible for payment of salaries,consultant's
fees, and other costs related to the project described herein, except as provided in the Scope of
Work.
2. To the extent that the Constitution and laws of the State of Washington permit,each party shall
indemnify and hold the other harmless from and against any liability for any or all injuries to
persons or property arising from the negligent act or omission of that party or that party's agents
or employees arising out of this agreement.
T. GOVERNING LAW
This agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of Washington.
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U. SEVERABILITY
If any provision of this agreement or any provision of any document incorporated by reference shall
be held invalid. such invalidity shall not affect the other provisions of this agreement which can be
given effect without the invalid provision, and to this end the provisions of this agreement are
declared to be severable.
V. PRECEDENCE
In the event of inconsistency in this agreement, unless otherwise provided herein,the inconsistency
shall be resolved by giving precedence in the following order- (a) applicable Federal and State
statutes and regulations; (b)Scope of Work. (c) Special Terms and Conditions; (d) Any terms
incorporated herein by reference including the "Administrative Requirements for Recipients of
Ecology Grants and Loans'; and(e)the General Terms and Conditions
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