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