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well as Appendix II to 2 C.F.R. Part 200. Consistent with 2 C.F.R. § 200.318(k), the Division shall not substitute its judgment for that of the Sub -Recipient. While the Sub -Recipient does not need the approval of the Division in order to execute a subcontract, this review may allow the Division to identify deficiencies in the terms and conditions of the subcontract as well as deficiencies in the procurement process that led to the subcontract. The Division's review and comments shall not constitute an approval of the subcontract. Regardless of the Division's review, the Sub -Recipient remains bound by all applicable laws, regulations, and agreement terms. If during its review the Division identifies any deficiencies, then the Division shall communicate those deficiencies to the Sub -Recipient as quickly as possible within the seven (7) business day window outlined above. If the Sub -Recipient executes a subcontract after receiving a communication from the Division that the subcontract is non-compliant, then the Division may: above -land, Terminate this Agreement in accordance with the provisions outlined in paragraph (17) 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. effected 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(b) contractors that develop or draft specifications, requirements, statements of work, or invitations for bids or requests for proposals shall be excluded from competing for such procurements. The Sub -Recipient or pass-thru entity shall disclose to the Division, in writing, any real or potential conflict of interest that may arise during the administration of the Federal award, as defined by federal statutes or regulations, or their own existing policies, within five (5) days of learning of the conflict of interest. "Conflict of interest" is considered as any situation where an employee, officer, or agent, any members of his or her immediate family, or his or her partner has a close personal relationship, business relationship, or professional relationship, with a recipient or Sub -Recipient. i. 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: i. Place unreasonable requirements on firms in order for them to qualify to do business; ii. Require unnecessary experience or excessive bonding; iii. Use noncompetitive pricing practices between firms or between affiliated companies; iv. Execute noncompetitive contracts to consultants that are on retainer contracts; V. Authorize, condone, or ignore organizational conflicts of interest; vi. Specify only a brand name product without allowing vendors to offer an equivalent; 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, 14 77