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A TRUE COPY <br />CERTIFICATION ON LAST PAGE <br />RYAN L. BUTLER, CLERK <br />c. All construction materials are manufactured in the United States -this means that all manufacturing processes for <br />the construction material occurred in the United States. <br />The Buy America preference only applies to articles, materials, and supplies that are consumed in, incorporated <br />into, or affixed to an infrastructure project. As such, it does not apply to tools, equipment, and supplies, such as <br />temporary scaffolding, brought to the construction site and removed at or before the completion of the <br />infrastructure project. Nor does a Buy America preference apply to equipment and furnishings, such as movable <br />chairs, desks, and portable computer equipment, that are used at or within the finished infrastructure project but <br />are not an integral part of the structure or permanently affixed to the infrastructure project. <br />25. Investing in America <br />Grantees of an award for construction projects in whole or in part by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law or the <br />Inflation Reduction Act, including the following provision: <br />a. Signage Requirements <br />a. Investing in America Emblem: The recipient will ensure that a sign is placed at construction <br />sites supported in whole or in part by this award displaying the official Investing in America <br />emblem and must identify the project as a "project funded by President Biden's Bipartisan <br />Infrastructure Law" or "project funded by President Biden's Inflation Reduction Act" as <br />applicable. The sign must be placed at construction sites in an easily visible location that can be <br />directly linked to the work taking place and must be maintained in good condition throughout the <br />construction period. <br />The recipient will ensure compliance with the guidelines and design specifications provided by <br />EPA for using the official Investing in America emblem available at: <br />h!Ws://www.epa.2ov/invest/investine-america-siiznage. <br />b. Procuring Signs: Consistent with section 6002 of RCRA, 42 U.S.C. 6962, and 2 CFR 200.323, <br />recipients are encouraged to use recycled or recovered materials when procuring signs. Signage <br />costs are considered an allowable cost under this assistance agreement provided that the costs <br />associated with signage are reasonable. Additionally, to increase public awareness of projects <br />serving communities where English is not the predominant language, recipients are encouraged to <br />translate the language on signs (excluding the official Investing in America emblem or EPA logo <br />or seal) into the appropriate non-English language(s). The costs of such translation are allowable, <br />provided the costs are reasonable. <br />26. Scrutinized Companies. <br />a. Grantee certifies that it is not on the Scrutinized Companies that Boycott Israel List or engaged in a <br />boycott of Israel. Pursuant to section 287.135, F.S., the Department may immediately terminate this <br />Agreement at its sole option if the Grantee is found to have submitted a false certification; or if the <br />Grantee is placed on the Scrutinized Companies that Boycott Israel List or is engaged in the boycott <br />of Israel during the term of the Agreement. <br />b. If this Agreement is for more than one million dollars, the Grantee certifies that it is also not on the <br />Scrutinized Companies with Activities in Sudan, Scrutinized Companies with Activities in the Iran <br />Petroleum Energy Sector List, or engaged with business operations in Cuba or Syria as identified in <br />section 287.135, F.S. Pursuant to section 287.135, F.S., the Department may immediately terminate <br />this Agreement at its sole option if the Grantee is found to have submitted a false certification; or if <br />the Grantee is placed on the Scrutinized Companies with Activities in Sudan List, or Scrutinized <br />Companies with Activities in the Iran Petroleum Energy Sector List, or engaged with business <br />operations in Cuba or Syria during the term of the Agreement. <br />C. As provided in subsection 287.135(8), F.S., if federal law ceases to authorize these contracting <br />prohibitions, then they shall become inoperative. <br />27. Lobbying and Integrity. <br />The Grantee agrees that no funds received by it under this Agreement will be expended for the purpose of lobbying <br />the Legislature or a State agency pursuant to section 216.347, F. S., except that pursuant to the requirements of section <br />287.058(6), F.S., during the term of any executed agreement between Grantee and the State, Grantee may lobby the <br />executive or legislative branch concerning the scope of services, performance, term, or compensation regarding that <br />agreement. The Grantee shall comply with sections 11.062 and 216.347, F.S. <br />28. Record Keeping. <br />The Grantee shall maintain books, records and documents directly pertinent to performance under this Agreement in <br />accordance with United States generally accepted accounting principles (US GAAP) consistently applied. The <br />Department, the State, or their authorized representatives shall have access to such records for audit purposes during <br />Attachment 1-A <br />10 of 13 <br />Rev. 9/15/2023 <br />