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16 ii. Refuse to reimburse the Sub -Recipient for any costs associated with that subcontract. f. The Sub -Recipient agrees to include in the subcontract that (i) the subcontractor is bound by the terms of this Agreement, (ii) the subcontractor is bound by all applicable state and federal laws and regulations, and (iii) the subcontractor shall hold the Division and Sub -Recipient harmless against all claims of whatever nature arising out of the subcontractor's performance of work under this Agreement, to the extent allowed and required by law. g. As required by 2 C.F.R. §200.318(c)(1), the Sub -Recipient shall "maintain written standards of conduct covering conflicts of interest and governing the actions of its employees engaged in the selection, award and administration of contracts." h. As required by 2 C.F.R. §200.319(a), the Sub -Recipient shall conduct any procurement under this agreement "in a manner providing full and open competition." Accordingly, the Sub -Recipient shall not: business; companies; contracts; equivalent; Place unreasonable requirements on firms in order for them to qualify to do ii. Require unnecessary experience or excessive bonding; iii. Use noncompetitive pricing practices between firms or between affiliated iv. Execute noncompetitive contracts to consultants that are on retainer V. Authorize, condone, or ignore organizational conflicts of interest; vi. Specify only a brand name product without allowing vendors to offer an vii. Specify a brand name product instead of describing the performance, specifications, or other relevant requirements that pertain to the commodity or service solicited by the procurement; viii. Engage in any arbitrary action during the procurement process; or, ix. Allow a vendor to bid on a contract if that bidder was involved with developing or drafting the specifications, requirements, statement of work, invitation to bid, or request for proposals. i. "[E]xcept in those cases where applicable Federal statutes expressly mandate or encourage" otherwise, the Sub -Recipient, as required by 2 C.F.R. §200.319(b), shall not use a geographic preference when procuring commodities or services under this Agreement. j. The Sub -Recipient shall conduct any procurement involving invitations to bid (i.e. sealed bids) in accordance with 2 C.F.R. §200.320(c) as well as section 287.057(1)(a), Florida Statutes.