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Page 13 of 23 g. Contract Provisions . In addition to provisions defining a sound and complete procurement contract, the Grantee shall ensure that the following contract provisions or conditions are included in all procurement contracts and subcontracts relating to the project (also refer to Section VII . Paragraph A. of the Agreement) : ( 1 ) Contracts other than small purchases shall contain provisions or conditions which will allow for administrative, contractual, or legal remedies in instances where contractors violate or breach contract terms, and provide for such sanctions and penalties as may be appropriate. (2) All contracts shall contain suitable provisions for termination by the Grantee, including the manner by which it will be effected and the basis for settlement. In addition, such contracts shall describe conditions under which the contract may be terminated for default as well as conditions where the contract may be terminated because of circumstances beyond the control of the contractor. (3 ) All contracts and subcontracts awarded by the Grantee and its primary contractors shall assure equal employment opportunity . (4) All contracts (except those awarded by small purchases procedures) awarded by grantees shall include a provision to the effect that the Grantee, the Department, or any of their duly authorized representatives shall have access to any books, documents, papers, and records of the contractor which are directly pertinent to that specific contract, for the purpose of making audit, examination, excerpts , and transcription . Grantees shall require contractors to maintain all required records for five years after grantees make final payments and all other pending matters are closed. Isis Contract Pricing ( 1 ) Procurement by small purchase procedures or competitive negotiation methods may be priced on either a fixed-fee or cost reimbursable basis . (2) Procurement by the competitive sealed bid method shall be priced on a firm-fixed-fee basis. (3 ) Contracts for goods and services based on cost-plus-percentage-of-cost or percentage-of- construction-cost contracts are not allowable for grant-assisted work. i . Procurement Documentation to be Submitted to the Department. The Grantee shall submit the following items to the Department as evidence of compliance with procurement procedures prior to the execution of any contract for project work: ( 1 ) Copies of the solicitation for proposals or invitation to bid and all applicable bid documents , including construction plans and specifications, if required - to be submitted upon distribution or publication ; (2 ) A summary of proposals or bids received and the basis for professional, consultant or contractor selection - to be submitted upon completion of the selection process; and (3 ) A copy of the contract - to be submitted for review and approval by the Department prior to execution . A copy of the executed contract is to be submitted to the Department following approval and execution . B . Project Progress and Expenditure Reports. The Grantee shall submit a Project Progress & Expenditure Report (incorporated herein by reference and available online at http : //www. flherita eg com/ rants/) to the Department at the end of each quarter within the grant period except for the final quarter in which the Grantee shall instead submit a Final Project Progress and Expenditure Report. Project Progress and Expenditure Reports must be submitted quarterly for the duration of the project, or whether funds have been expended. Expenditures shall be incompliance with the state guidelines for allowable project costs as outlined in the Department of Financial Services ' Reference Guide for State Expenditures, which are incorporated by reference and are available online at http ://www. myfloridacfo . com/aadir/reference-guide/ . DOS Form No . HR3E1208GAASM Reference : Rule 1A -39. 009(1) (b), FAC