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not unreasonably be withheld. The agreement transferee must demonstrate compliance with the requirements of <br />the Project. If the Division approves a transfer of the Grantee's obligations, the Grantee shall remain liable for <br />all work performed and all expenses incurred in connection with this Agreement. In the event the Legislature <br />transfers the rights, duties, and obligations of the Division to another governmental entity pursuant to Section <br />20.06, Florida Statutes, or otherwise, the rights, duties, and obligations under this Agreement shall be <br />transferred to the successor governmental agency as if it was the original party to this Agreement. <br />36. Required Procurement Procedures for Obtaining Goods and Services. The Grantee shall provide <br />maximum open competition when procuring goods and services related to the grant -assisted project. <br />Procurement documentation supporting maximum open competition must be submitted to the Division for <br />review and approval prior to execution of project contracts. <br />a) Procurement of Goods and Services Not Exceeding $35,000. The Grantee must use the applicable <br />procurement method described below: <br />1. Purchases Up to $2,500: Procurement of goods and services where individual purchases do not <br />exceed $2,500 may be conducted at the Grantee's discretion using good purchasing practices in <br />accordance with Rule 60A-1.002, Florida Administrative Code. <br />2. Purchases or Contract Amounts Between $2,500 and $35,000: Goods and services costing <br />between $2,500 and $35,000 require informal competition such as written quotations and informal <br />bids and may be procured by purchase order, acceptance of vendor proposals or other appropriate <br />procurement document in accordance with Rule 60A-1.002, Florida Administrative Code. <br />b) Procurement of Goods and Services Exceeding $35,000. Goods and services costing over $35,000 <br />may be procured by either Formal Invitation to Bid, Request for Proposals or Invitation to Negotiate and may <br />be procured by purchase order, acceptance of vendor proposals or other appropriate procurement document <br />in accordance with Chapter 287, Florida Statutes. <br />37. Conflicts of Interest. The Grantee hereby certifies that it is cognizant of the prohibition of conflicts of interest <br />described in Sections 112.311 through 112.326, Florida Statutes, and affirms that it will not enter into or <br />maintain a business or other relationship with any employee of the Department of State that would violate those <br />provisions. The Grantee further agrees to seek authorization from the General Counsel for the Department of <br />State prior to entering into any business or other relationship with a Department of State Employee to avoid a <br />potential violation of those statutes. <br />38. Binding of Successors. This Agreement shall bind the successors, assigns and legal representatives of the <br />Grantee and of any legal entity that succeeds to the obligations of the Division of Historical Resources. <br />39. No Employment of Unauthorized Aliens. The employment of unauthorized aliens by the Grantee is <br />considered a violation of Section 274A (a) of the Immigration and Nationality Act. If the Grantee knowingly <br />employs unauthorized aliens, such violation shall be cause for unilateral cancellation of this Agreement. <br />40. Severability. If any term or provision of the Agreement is found to be illegal and unenforceable, the remainder <br />will remain in full force and effect, and such term or provision shall be deemed stricken. <br />41. Americans with Disabilities Act. All programs and facilities related to this Agreement must meet the <br />PaW:12 <br />