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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCAG2021-478 - Original - WSDOT - Transportation Demand Management Implementation - 07/01/2021ApprovalOriginator:Department: Date Sent:Date Required: Mayor or Designee Date of Council Approval: Grant? Yes No Type:Review/Signatures/RoutingDate Received: City Attorney: Comments: Date Routed: Mayor’s Office City Clerk’s OfficeAgreement InformationVendor Name:Category: Vendor Number:Sub-Category: Project Name: Project Details: Agreement Amount: Start Date: Local Business? Yes No* Business License Verification: If meets requirements per KCC 3.70.100, please complete “Vendor Purchase-Local Exceptions” form on Cityspace. Yes In-Process Exempt (KCC 5.01.045) Notice required prior to disclosure? Yes No Contract Number: This form combines & replaces the Request for Mayor’s Signature and Contract Cover Sheet forms. (Print on pink or cherry colored paper) Visit Documents.KentWA.gov to obtain copies of all agreementsadccW22373_1_20 Budget Account Number: Budget? Yes No Dir Asst: Sup/Mgr: Dir/Dep: rev. 20210513 FOR CITY OF KENT OFFICIAL USE ONLY Agreement Routing Form For Approvals, Signatures and Records Management (Optional) Basis for Selection of Contractor: * Memo to Mayor must be attached Termination Date: Authorized to Sign: DATE: November 2, 2021 TO: Kent City Council SUBJECT: Commute Trip Reduction Grant - Authorize MOTION: I move to authorize the Mayor to sign the Transportation Demand Management Implementation Agreement, WSDOT #PTD0443, for the term July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2023, subject to final terms and conditions acceptable to the Public Works Director and City Attorney. SUMMARY: This Agreement is between the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) and the City. The City is required by state law to enforce the transportation demand management provisions in RCW 70A.15.4020. The City is then reimbursed by the State for costs incurred based on a formula devised by the State Department of Transportation, Public Transportation Office. The $106,006 Agreement allocates two years of funding for the implementation of the Commute Trip Reduction (CTR) Program mandated by RCW 70A.15.4000 - through RCW 70A.15.4110 for the 2021-2023 project term. The grant funds pay for the City’s ¾-time, CTR Coordinator position and for materials used to support businesses required by law to participate in CTR. These businesses employ more than 11,000 people in the City of Kent. The program also promotes alternative transportation modes to any interested area business or individuals. BUDGET IMPACT: There is no required match to this state grant. SUPPORTS STRATEGIC PLAN GOAL: Innovative Government - Delivering outstanding customer service, developing leaders, and fostering innovation. Evolving Infrastructure - Connecting people and places through strategic investments in physical and technological infrastructure. Thriving City - Creating safe neighborhoods, healthy people, vibrant commercial districts, and inviting parks and recreation. Sustainable Services - Providing quality services through responsible financial management, economic growth, and partnerships. Inclusive Community - Embracing our diversity and advancing equity through genuine community engagement. ATTACHMENTS: 1.WSDOT Transportation Demand Management Implementation Agreement (PDF) 2.CTR Administrative Work Plan 2021-2023 (PDF) 10/18/21 Public Works Committee RECOMMENDED TO COUNCIL RESULT: RECOMMENDED TO COUNCIL [UNANIMOUS] Next: 11/2/2021 5:00 PM MOVER: Marli Larimer, Councilmember SECONDER: Satwinder Kaur, Councilmember AYES: Brenda Fincher, Satwinder Kaur, Marli Larimer WSDOT Contact:Monica Ghosh 206-464-1191 GhoshMo@wsdot.wa.gov Agreement Number Contractor: Term of Project UPIN Vendor #Contact:Rob Brown 253-856-5571 Current Funds Projected Funds $ 106,006 106,006$ -$ Budget: Transportation Demand Management Implementation Agreement PTD0443 July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2023 Current Funds reflect total funding appropriated by the Washington State Legislature for the Project in the 2021-2023 biennium. PTTD017 916001254 City of Kent 220 Fourth Avenue South Kent, WA 98032 106,006$ Scope of Work: The CONTRACTOR agrees to provide Transportation Demand Management (TDM) services, primarily used to support local Commute Trip Reduction (CTR) programs associated with the Statewide Commute Trip Reduction Program, including: 1) Development and submission of an Administrative Work Plan by the end of the first quarter of this AGREEMENT that must be approved by WSDOT in writing; and 2) Implementation of the strategies and production of the deliverables outlined in the WSDOT-approved Administrative Work Plan in order to implement a CTR program. The Administrative Work Plan shall be incorporated as an amendment to this AGREEMENT. Total Project Cost THIS AGREEMENT, entered into by the Washington State Department of Transportation, hereinafter “WSDOT,” and the Contractor identified above, hereinafter the “CONTRACTOR,” individually the “PARTY” and collectively the “PARTIES.” WHEREAS, RCW 70A.15.4000 through RCW 70A.15.4110 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 transportation demand management programs for growth and transportation efficiency centers (“GTEC”) in Washington State; and WHEREAS, the State of Washington in its Sessions Laws of 2021, Chapter 333 Section 220 authorizes funding for Public Transportation Programs and other special proviso funding as identified in the budget through its 2021-2023 biennial appropriations to WSDOT; and NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the terms, conditions, covenants, and performances contained herein, or attached and incorporated and made a part hereof, IT IS MUTUALLY AGREED AS FOLLOWS: SCOPE OF WORK AND BUDGET Total Current & Projected Funds $106,006 Funds Commute Trip Reduction City Of Kent PTD0443 Page 1 of 9 Section 1 Purpose of Agreement A. The purpose of this AGREEMENT is for WSDOT to provide funding to the CONTRACTOR to be used solely for activities undertaken to fulfill the requirements of RCW 70A.15.4000 through RCW 70A.15.4110, as set forth in the Scope of Work and Budget, hereinafter known as the “Project” B. If this AGREEMENT is used as match for any other related projects with federal funds, in addition to the requirements of Sections 1 through 30 of this AGREEMENT, the CONTRACTOR must assume full responsibility for complying with all federal rules and regulations consistent with the requirements imposed by use of the federal funds on any such related project(s), including but not limited to Title 23 of the U.S. Code, Highways, as applicable, the regulations issued pursuant thereto, 2 CFR Part 200, and 2 CFR Part 1201. The CONTRACTOR must also assume full responsibility for compliance with Federal Highway Administration’s (FHWA) Required Contract Provisions Federal-Aid Construction Contracts, FHWA 1273, which may be found here, https://www.fhwa.dot.gov/programadmin/contracts/1273/1273.pdf, and any amendments/ revisions thereto; and/or the Federal Transit Administration Master Agreement 25 , which may be found here,https://www.transit.dot.gov/funding/grantee-resources/sample-fta-agreements/fta- grant-agreements. Section 2 Scope of Work The CONTRACTOR agrees to perform all designated tasks of the Project under this AGREEMENT as described in “Scope of Work and Budget”. 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” of 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 shall not exceed the “Current Funds” detailed in the “Scope of Work and Budget”. The CONTRACTOR agrees to expend eligible “State Funds” together with any “Contractor Funds” identified above in the “Scope of Work and Budget” table. If at any time the CONTRACTOR becomes aware that the cost that it expects to incur in the performance of this AGREEMENT will differ from the amount indicated in the “Scope of Work and Budget” table above, the CONTRACTOR shall notify WSDOT in writing within thirty (30) business days of making that determination. Section 5 Reimbursement and Payment A. Payment will be made by WSDOT on a reimbursable basis for actual costs and expenditures incurred, while performing eligible direct and related eligible indirect Project work during the Project period. Payment is subject to the submission to and approval by WSDOT of properly prepared invoices that substantiate the costs and expenses submitted by CONTRACTOR for reimbursement. Failure to send in progress reports and financial information as required in Section 11 –Reports may delay payment. The CONTRACTOR shall submit an invoice detailing and supporting the costs incurred. Such invoices may be submitted no more than once per month and no less than once per year, during the course of this AGREEMENT. If City Of Kent PTD0443 Page 2 of 9 approved by WSDOT, properly prepared invoices shall be paid by WSDOT within thirty (30) days of receipt of the invoice. B. State Fiscal Year End Closure Requirement (RCW 43.88): The CONTRACTOR shall submit an invoice for completed work in the same state fiscal period in which the work was performed. As defined in RCW 43.88, the state fiscal period starts on July 1 and ends on June 30 the following year. Reimbursement requests must be received by July 15 of each state fiscal period. If the CONTRACTOR is unable to provide an invoice by this date, the CONTRACTOR shall provide an estimate of the expenses 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. Any payment request received after the timeframe prescribed above will not be eligible for reimbursement. Section 6 Administrative Work Plan The CONTRACTOR agrees to submit to WSDOT an administrative work plan by the end of the first quarter of this agreement or when the CONTRACTOR submits its first invoice, whichever is sooner. The administrative work plan will include the following elements: A. The work plan shall identify the deliverables, schedule, expected outcomes, performance measures and strategies associated with this AGREEMENT and other strategies as defined in the approved and locally adopted CTR or GTEC plans. These plans may include, but are not limited to, recruiting new employer worksites, reviewing employer programs and providing site- specific suggestions for improved CTR performance, administering surveys, reviewing program exemption requests, providing employer training, providing incentives, performing promotion and marketing, and providing emergency ride home and other commuter services. B. The administrative work plan may be amended based on mutual written agreement between the WSDOT Project Manager and the CONTRACTOR. Section 7 Survey Coordination The CONTRACTOR agrees to coordinate with WSDOT and its contracting partners for Commute Trip Reduction employer surveys. Section 8 Planning Data The CONTRACTOR agrees to provide WSDOT with updated program goals for affected worksites and jurisdictions as requested. These updates shall be submitted electronically in a format specified by WSDOT. WSDOT may request worksite TDM plans for review. Section 9 Database Updates The CONTRACTOR agrees to provide WSDOT and the CONTRACTOR’s contracting partners with updated lists of affected or participating worksites, employee transportation coordinators, and jurisdiction contacts, as requested. These updates will be submitted in a format specified by WSDOT. Section 10 Use of State Funds for Incentives The CONTRACTOR agrees to use State funds provided as part of this AGREEMENT in accordance with incentives guidance that WSDOT shall provide to the CONTRACTOR. City Of Kent PTD0443 Page 3 of 9 Section 11 Reports The CONTRACTOR shall prepare and submit quarterly, annual, and final progress reports pursuant to this agreement and as prescribed in WSDOT’s Transportation Demand Implementation Agreement Guidebook, and any amendments thereto, found at https://www.wsdot.wa.gov/transit/grants/public-transportation-commute-trip-reduction-grants, or as requested by WSDOT. Due to Legislative and WSDOT reporting requirements, any required quarterly progress reports shall be submitted for the duration of the AGREEMENT period regardless of whether the underlying funding sources have been exhausted. Post-grant annual performance reporting may also be required as prescribed in the aforementioned guidebook. Section 12 Funding Distribution The CONTRACTOR may distribute funds to local jurisdictions to include counties, cities, transit agencies, Transportation Management Associations, and Metropolitan Planning Organizations or other eligible organizations authorized to enter into agreements for the purposes of implementing CTR and/or GTEC, plans as applicable, and as authorized by RCW 70A.15.4080, and by ordinances adopted pursuant to RCW 70A.15.4020(5). Section 13 Implementation Plans The CONTRACTOR shall incorporate appropriate sections of the “Scope of Work and Budget” and description of allowable incentives in accordance with the incentives guidance provided to the CONTRACTOR by WSDOT as set forth in Section 10 of this AGREEMENT, as well as the WSDOT approved Administrative Work Plan, in all agreements with eligible contracting partner(s), as necessary, to coordinate the development, implementation, and administration of such CTR and/or GTEC plans, and in compliance with applicable ordinances. Section 14 Coordination with Regional Transportation Planning Organizations (RTPO) The CONTRACTOR shall coordinate the development and implementation of its CTR and/or GTEC plan and programs with the applicable regional transportation planning organization (RTPO). The CONTRACTOR agrees to notify the RTPO of any substantial changes to its plans and programs that could impact the success of the regional CTR plan. The CONTRACTOR agrees to provide information about the progress of its CTR and/or GTEC plan and programs to the RTPO upon request. Section 15 Project Records The CONTRACTOR agrees to establish and maintain accounts for the Project in order to sufficiently and properly reflect all eligible direct and related indirect Project costs incurred in the performance of this AGREEMENT. Such accounts are referred to herein collectively as the "Project Account." All costs claimed against the Project Account must be supported by properly executed payrolls, time records, invoices, contracts, and payment vouchers evidencing in sufficient detail the nature and propriety of the costs claimed. Section 16 Audits, Inspections, and Records Retention WSDOT, the State Auditor, and any of their representatives, shall have full access to and the right to examine, during normal business hours and as often as they deem necessary, all of the CONTRACTOR’s records with respect to all matters covered by this AGREEMENT. Such representatives shall be permitted to audit, examine and make excerpts or transcripts from such records, and to make audits of all contracts, invoices, materials, payrolls, and other matters City Of Kent PTD0443 Page 4 of 9 covered by this AGREEMENT. In order to facilitate any audits and inspections, the CONTRACTOR shall retain all documents, papers, accounting records, and other materials pertaining to this AGREEMENT for six (6) years from the date of completion of the Project or the Project final payment date. However, in case of audit or litigation extending past that six (6) years period, then the CONTRACTOR must retain all records until the audit or litigation is completed. The CONTRACTOR shall be responsible to assure that the CONTRACTOR and any subcontractors of CONTRACTOR comply with the provisions of this section and provide, WSDOT, the State Auditor, and any of their representatives, access to such records within the scope of this AGREEMENT. Section 17 Agreement Modifications A. Either PARTY may request changes to this AGREEMENT, including changes in the Scope of Work and Budget. 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 made in writing and signed by authorized representatives of the PARTIES hereto, provided, however, that changes to the Project title, UPIN, the contact person of either PARTY, biennial adjustments with no impact to the overall project cost, or adding the Administrative Work Plan, will not require a written amendment, but will be approved and documented by WSDOT through an administrative revision. WSDOT shall notify the CONTRACTOR of any such approved revision in writing. 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 a written amendment to this AGREEMENT, providing for an appropriate change in the Scope of Work and Budget and/or the Total Project Cost in order to reflect any such increase in funding. 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 a written amendment to this AGREEMENT providing for an appropriate change in the Scope of Work and Budget and/or the Total Project Cost in order to reflect any such reduction of funding. Section 18 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. The CONTRACTOR agrees to repay such State Funds under this recapture provision within thirty (30) days of demand. Section 19 Disputes A. If the PARTIES cannot resolve by mutual agreement, a dispute arising from the performance of this AGREEMENT the CONTRACTOR may submit a written detailed description of the dispute to the WSDOT Public Transportation Division’s Statewide Transportation Demand Management Programs Manager or the WSDOT Public Transportation Statewide Transportation Demand Management Programs Manager’s designee who will issue a written decision within ten calendar (10) days of receipt of the written description of the dispute. This decision shall be final and conclusive unless within ten calendar (10) days from the date of 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. In connection with any such appeal the CONTRACTOR shall be afforded an opportunity to offer material in support of its position. The CONTRACTOR’s appeal shall be decided in writing within thirty (30) days of receipt of the appeal by the Director of the Public Transportation Division or the Director’s City Of Kent PTD0443 Page 5 of 9 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, the CONTRACTOR shall continue performance under this AGREEMENT while matters in dispute are being resolved. Section 20 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 financial assistance provided herein, at any time by written notice to the other PARTY. 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. The PARTIES may terminate this AGREEMENT for convenience for reasons including, but not limited to, the following: 1. The requisite 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 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; or 5. The state Government determines that the purposes of the statute authorizing the Project would not be adequately served by the continuation of financial assistance for the Project. 6. In the case of termination for convenience under subsections A.1-5 above, WSDOT shall reimburse the CONTRACTOR for all costs payable under this AGREEMENT that 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 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 this 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. City Of Kent PTD0443 Page 6 of 9 C. WSDOT shall serve a notice of termination on the CONTRACTOR setting forth the manner in which the CONTRACTOR is in default. 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. D. 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. E. 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. F. Any termination of the AGREEMENT, whether for convenience or for default, that requires the AGREEMENT to be terminated or discontinued before the specified end date set forth in the caption header, “Term of Project”, shall require WSDOT to amend the AGREEMENT by written amendment to reflect the termination date and reason for termination. Section 21 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 22 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 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 23 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. City Of Kent PTD0443 Page 7 of 9 Section 24 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, suits 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 arising out of, in connection with or incident to the 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 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 25 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 state of Washington Thurston County Superior Court situated in Thurston County. Section 26 Compliance with Laws and Regulations The CONTRACTOR agrees to abide by all applicable state laws and regulations, including, but not limited to those concerning employment, equal opportunity employment, nondiscrimination assurances, Project record keeping necessary to evidence AGREEMENT compliance, and retention of all such records. The CONTRACTOR will adhere to all of the nondiscrimination provisions in Chapter 49.60 RCW. The CONTRACTOR will also comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), Public Law 101-336, including any amendments thereto which provides comprehensive civil rights protection to individuals with disabilities in the areas of employment public accommodations, state and local government services and telecommunication. Section 27 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 City Of Kent PTD0443 Page 8 of 9 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 28 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 29 Execution This AGREEMENT is executed by the Director of the Public Transportation Division, Washington State 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 Washington State Department of Transportation, in his/her capacity as Director of the Public Transportation Division. Section 30 Binding Agreement The undersigned acknowledges that they are authorized to execute the 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.p WASHINGTON STATE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION CONTRACTOR Brian Lagerberg, Director Public Transportation Division Authorized Representative Title Print Name Date Date City Of Kent PTD0443 Page 9 of 9 Mayor Dana Ralph 11/08/202111-13-2021 For