2004-209 - Laserfiche WebLink

Home Browse Search

525-010-40 CONSTRUCTION OGC - 11/03 Pape 6 of 12 imposed by the Department upon the failure of the Agency to furnish the schedule , plan , and estimate within a reasonable time . The closing out of federal financial participation in the project shall not constitute a waiver of any claim which the Department may otherwise have arising out of this Agreement. 9 .00 Contracts of the Agency: 9 .01 Third Party Agreements: Except as otherwise authorized in writing by the Department, the Agency shall not execute any contract or obligate itself in any manner requiring the disbursement of Department funds , including consultant or construction contracts or amendments thereto , with any third party with respect to the project without the written approval of the Department. Failure to obtain such approval shall be sufficient cause for nonpayment by the Department. The Department specifically reserves unto itself the right to review the qualifications of any consultant or contractor and to approve or disapprove the employment of the same . 9 . 02 Compliance with Consultants ' Competitive Negotiation Act: It is understood and agreed by the parties hereto that participation by the Department in a project with an Agency , where said project involves a consultant contract for engineering , architecture or surveying services , is contingent on the Agency complying in full with provisions of Section 287 . 055 , Florida Statutes , Consultants Competitive Negotiation Act. At the discretion of the Department, the Agency will involve the Department in the Consultant Selection Process for all projects . In all cases , the Agency's attorney shall certify to the Department that selection has been accomplished in compliance with the Consultants' Competitive Negotiation Act. 10 .00 Disadvantaged Business Enterprise ( DBE) Policy and Obligation : 10 . 01 DBE Policy : It is the policy of the Department that disadvantaged business enterprises , as defined in 49 C . F . R. Part 26 , as amended , shall have the opportunity to participate in the performance of contracts financed in whole or in part with Department funds under this Agreement. The DBE requirements of applicable federal and state regulations apply to this Agreement. 10 .02 DBE Obligation : The Agency and its contractors agree to ensure that Disadvantaged Business Enterprises as defined in applicable federal and state regulations , have the opportunity to participate in the performance of contracts and this Agreement. In this regard , all recipients and contractors shall take all necessary and reasonable steps in accordance with applicable federal and state regulations , to ensure that the Disadvantaged Business Enterprises have the opportunity to compete for and perform contracts . The Agency shall not discriminate on the basis of race , color, national origin or sex in the award and performance of Department assisted contracts . 10 .03 Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Obligations : If Federal Transit Administration or FHWA Funding is a part of this project, the Agency must comply with applicable federal and state regulations . 11 . 00 Certification Regarding Debarment, Suspension , Ineligibility, and Voluntary Exclusion (Applicable to all federal -aid contracts — 49 CFR 29 ) By signing and submitting this Agreement, the Agency is providing the certification set out below: The inability of the Agency to provide the certification set out below will not necessarily result in denial of participation in this covered transaction . The Agency shall submit an explanation of why it cannot provide the certification set out below. The certification or explanation will be considered in connection with the Department's determination whether to enter into this transaction . However, failure of the Agency to furnish a certification or an explanation shall disqualify the Agency from participation in this transaction . The certification in this clause is a material representation of fact upon which reliance was placed when the Department determined to enter into this transaction . If it is later determined that the Agency knowingly rendered an erroneous certification , in addition to other remedies available , the Department may terminate this transaction for cause of default. The Agency shall provide immediate written notice to the Department if any time the Agency learns that its certification was erroneous when submitted or has become erroneous by reason of changed circumstances . The terms " covered "debarred , " " suspended , " ineligible , " " lower tier covered transaction , " " participant, " "person , " primary covered transaction , " " principal , " " proposal , " and "voluntarily excluded , " as used in this clause , have the meanings set out in the Definitions and Coverage sections of rules implementing Executive Order 12549. Contact the Department for assistance in obtaining a copy of those regulations . I I