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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2022-162Indian River County Grant Contract Subrecipient Award This Grant Contract entered into and effective this September 13, 2022, by and between Indian River County, a political subdivision of the State of Florida, 1801 27th Street, Vero Beach FL, 32960 (County) and Senior Resource Association (SRA - Subrecipient), 694 14th Street, Vero Beach, FL, 32960, for providing and administering mass transit service for Indian River County. Background Recitals A. The County received grants see attached list - Exhibit A (Award) from the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) and Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) on the Award Date listed in Exhibit A. B. The Award is for planning, acquisition, construction, improvement and operating costs of facilities, equipment, and capital maintenance items used in public transportation. C. The Federal Award Identification Number ("FAIN") for the Award, if applicable, is listed in Exhibit A. D. The Assistance Listing Number (ALN) and Catalog of State Finance Assistance Number (CSFA) for the Award, if applicable, is listed in Exhibit A. The total dollar amount made available under the Award is $3,806,677. E. The indirect cost rate for the Award, including if the de minimis rate is charged, per federal regulations is based upon the County approved indirect cost allocation plan. F. The Subrecipient, by submitting a proposal to the County, has applied for a grant of money (Grant) for the Grant Period (as such term is hereinafter defined) on the terms and conditions set forth herein. G. The County has agreed to provide such Grant funds to the Subrecipient for the Grant Period (as such term is hereinafter defined) on the terms and conditions set forth herein. NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants and promises herein contained, and other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and adequacy of which are hereby acknowledged, the parties agree as follows: 1. Background Recitals: The background recitals are true and correct and form a material part of this Contract. 2. Purpose of Grant: The Grant shall be used only for the purposes set forth in the complete proposal submitted by the Subrecipient and incorporated herein by this reference (Exhibit B). 3. Research and Development: The award under this Contract is not for research activities, both basic and applied, and all development activities that are performed by non -Federal entities. The term research also includes activities involving the training of individuals in research techniques where such activities utilize the same facilities as other research and development activities and where such activities are not included in the instruction function. 4. Term: The Subrecipient acknowledges and agrees that the Grant is limited to the fiscal year(s) listed in Exhibit A (Grant Period). Grant Funds and Payment: The approved Grant for the Grant Period is $3,806,677. (Exhibit A). The amount of federal funds obligated under this Contract by the County to the Subrecipient is $3,145,798 (Exhibit A). The County agrees to reimburse the Subrecipient from such Grant funds for actual documented costs incurred for Grant Purposes provided in accordance with this Contract. Reimbursement requests may be made no more frequently than monthly. Each reimbursement request shall contain the information, at a minimum, that is set forth in Exhibit "C" attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference. All reimbursement requests are subject to audit by the County. In addition, the County may require additional documentation of expenditures, as it deems appropriate. 6. Indirect costs: Subrecipient is permitted to charge an indirect cost rate of 0% to the federal award because indirect costs are charged directly through an approved indirect cost allocation plan. (The rate shall be based on either the County's federally negotiated indirect cost rate or, if no such rate has been obtained, a fixed rate of 10% of modified total direct costs). 7. Additional Obligations of Subrecipient. 7.1 Records: The Subrecipient shall maintain adequate internal controls in order to safeguard the Grant. In addition, the Subrecipient shall maintain adequate records fully to document the use of the Grant funds for at least three (3) years after the expiration of the Grant Period. The County and its auditors shall have access to all books, records, documents and financial statements as required by the County to meet federal requirements or by this Section for the purpose of inspection or audit during normal business hours at the County's expense, upon five (5) days prior written notice. 7.2 Compliance with Laws: The Subrecipient shall comply at all times with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations, including Title 2 US Code of Federal Regulations Part 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principals, and Audit Requirements of Federal Awards (Uniform Guidance), Florida Statutes, Chapter 10.550, Rules of the Auditor General, and the terms and conditions of the Award. Subrecipient is registered with and will use the Department of Homeland Security's E - Verify system (www.e-verify.gov) to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees for the duration of this agreement, as required by Section 448.095, F.S. Subrecipient is also responsible for obtaining proof of E -Verify registration and utilization for all subcontractors. 7.3 Quarterly Performance Reports: The Subrecipient shall submit quarterly, cumulative, Performance Reports to the Metropolitan Planning Organization Department of the County within thirty (30) business days following: December 31, March 31, June 30, and September 30. These reports should include but not limited to grant expenses and other statistics as required by the grant during the quarter, and the progress the agency has made toward meeting their goals and objectives as they stated in their RFP response. 7.4 Audit Requirements: If Subrecipient receives $100,000 or more in the aggregate from all Indian River County government funding sources, the Subrecipient is required to have an audit completed by an independent certified public accountant at the end of the Subrecipient's fiscal year. Within 180 days of the end of the Subrecipient's fiscal year, the Subrecipient shall submit the audit to the Indian River County Office of Management and Budget. The fiscal year will be as reported on the application for funding, and the Subrecipient agrees to notify the County prior to any change in the fiscal period of Subrecipient. The Subrecipient acknowledges that the County may deny funding to any Subrecipient if an audit required by this Contract for a prior fiscal year is past due and has not been submitted within the 180 day period. 7.4.1 The Subrecipient further acknowledges that, promptly upon receipt of a qualified opinion from their independent auditor, such qualified opinion shall immediately be provided to the Indian River County Office of Management and Budget. The qualified opinion shall thereupon be reported to the Board of County Commissioners and funding under this Contract will cease immediately. The foregoing termination right is in addition to any other right of the County to terminate this Contract. 7.4.2 The Indian River County Office of Management and Budget reserves the right at any time to send a letter to the Subrecipient requesting clarification if there are any questions regarding a part of the financial statements, audit comments, or notes. 7.5 Insurance Requirements: Subrecipient shall, no later than October 30 each year, provide to the Indian River County Risk Management Division a certificate or certificates issued by an insurer or insurers authorized to conduct business in Florida that is rated not less than category A-: VII by A.M. Best, subject to approval by Indian River County's risk manager, of the following types and amounts of insurance: (i) Commercial General Liability Insurance in an amount not less than $1,000,000 combined single limit for bodily injury and property damage, including coverage for premises/operations, products/completed operations, contractual liability, and independent contractors; (ii) Business Auto Liability Insurance in an amount not less than $1,000,000 per occurrence combined single limit for bodily injury and property damage, including coverage for owned autos and other vehicles, hired autos and other vehicles, non - owned autos and other vehicles; and (iii) Workers' Compensation and Employer's Liability (current Florida statutory limit); and (iv) In the event that children are supervised, Sexual Molestation Liability Insurance in an amount not less than $1,000,000 each occurrence/claim. 7.6 Insurance Administration: The insurance certificates, evidencing all required insurance coverages shall be fully acceptable to County in both form and content, and shall provide and specify that the related insurance coverage shall not be cancelled without at least thirty (30) calendar days prior written notice having been given to the County. All such insurance shall provide a waiver of subrogation in favor of the County; and be primary and without contribution from the County or its insurance carrier. In addition, the County may request such other proofs and assurances as it may reasonably require that the insurance is and at all times remains in full force and effect. Subrecipient agrees that it is the Subrecipient's sole responsibility to coordinate activities among itself, the County, and the Subrecipient's insurer(s) so that the insurance certificates are acceptable to and accepted by County within the time limits set forth in this Contract. The County shall be listed as an additional insured on all insurance coverage required by this Contract, except Workers' Compensation insurance. The Subrecipient shall, upon ten (10) days' prior written request from the County, deliver copies to the County, or make copies available for the County's inspection at Subrecipient's place of business, of any and all insurance policies that are required in this Contract. If the Subrecipient fails to deliver or make copies of the policies available to the County; fails to obtain replacement insurance or have previous insurance policies reinstated or renewed upon termination or cancellation of existing required coverages; or fails in any other regard to obtain coverages sufficient to meet the terms and conditions of this Contract, then the County may, at its sole option, terminate this Contract. 7.7 Indemnification: The Subrecipient shall indemnify and save harmless the County, its agents, officials, and employees from and against any and all claims, liabilities, losses, damage, or causes of action which may arise from any misconduct, negligent act, or omissions of the Subrecipient, its agents, officers, or employees in connection with the performance of this Contract. 7.8 Public Records: The Subrecipient agrees to comply with the provisions of Chapter 119, Florida Statutes (Public Records Law). Specifically, the Subrecipient shall: (1) Keep and maintain public records that ordinarily and necessarily would be required by the County in order to perform the service. (2) Provide the public with access to public records on the same terms and conditions that the County would provide the records and at a cost that does not exceed the cost provided in chapter 119 or as otherwise provided by law. (3) Ensure that public records that are exempt or confidential and exempt from public records disclosure requirements are not disclosed except as authorized by law. (4) Meet all requirements for retaining public records and transfer, at no cost, to the County all public records in possession of the Subrecipient upon termination of the Contract and destroy any duplicate public records that are exempt or confidential and exempt from public records disclosure requirements. All records stored electronically must be provided to the County in a format that is compatible with the information technology systems of the County. Failure of the Subrecipient to comply with these requirements shall be a material breach of this Agreement. IF THE SUBRECIPIENT HAS QUESTIONS REGARDING THE APPLICATION OF CHAPTER 119, FLORIDA STATUTES, TO THE SUBRECIPIENT'S DUTY TO PROVIDE PUBLIC RECORDS RELATING TO THIS CONTRACT, CONTACT THE CUSTODIAN OF PUBLIC RECORDS AT: (772)226-1424 PUBLICRECORDS(cDIRCGOV.COM Indian River County of the County Attorney 1801 27th Street Vero Beach, FL 32960 8. Termination: Termination in regards to F.S. 287.135: Subrecipient certifies that it and those related entities of Subrecipient as defined by Florida law are not on the Scrutinized Companies that Boycott Israel List, created pursuant to s. 215.4725 of the Florida Statutes, and are not engaged in a boycott of Israel. In addition, if this agreement is for goods or services of one million dollars or more, Subrecipient certifies that it and those related entities of Subrecipient as defined by Florida law are not on the Scrutinized Companies with Activities in Sudan List or the Scrutinized Companies with Activities in the Iran Petroleum Energy Sector List, created pursuant to Section 215.473 of the Florida Statutes and are not engaged in business operations in Cuba or Syria. Owner may terminate this Contract if Subrecipient is found to have submitted a false certification as provided under section 287.135(5), Florida Statutes, been placed on the Scrutinized Companies with Activities in Sudan List or the Scrutinized Companies with Activities in the Iran Petroleum Energy Sector List, or been engaged in business operations in Cuba or Syria, as defined by section 287.135, Florida Statutes. OWNER may terminate this Contract if Subrecipient, including all wholly owned subsidiaries, majority-owned subsidiaries, and parent companies that exist for the purpose of making profit, is found to have been placed on the Scrutinized Companies that Boycott Israel List or is engaged in a boycott of Israel as set forth in section 215.4725, Florida Statutes. This Contract may be terminated by either party, without cause, upon thirty (30) days prior written notice to the other party. In addition, the County may terminate this Contract for convenience upon ten (10) days prior written notice to the Subrecipient if the County determines that such termination is in the public interest. 9. Notice and Contact Information: Except as otherwise provided in this Contract, any notice required pursuant to this Contract from either party to the other party must be in writing and sent by certified mail, return receipt requested, or by personal delivery with receipt. For purposes of all notices, the representatives of the County and Subrecipient are: County: Kristin Daniels, Budget Director Indian River County 1801 27th Street Building A Vero Beach, FL 32960 Subrecipient: Karen Deigl, President/CEO Senior Resource Association 694 14th Street Vero Beach, FL 32960 10. Availability of Funds: The obligations of the County under this Contract are subject to the availability of funds lawfully appropriated for its purpose by the Board of County Commissioners of Indian River County. 11. Standard Terms: This Contract is subject to the standard terms attached hereto as Exhibit D and incorporated herein in its entirety by this reference. 12. Sovereign Immunity: Nothing herein shall constitute a waiver of the County's sovereign immunity. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, County and Subrecipient have entered into this Contract on the date first above written. INDIAN RIVER COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY CC��"� By: s f�L!! •:* Commissioner Peter D. O'Bryan, Chair n _ AttePD Smit , lerk of Courts & Comptroller'`•LFRCOUNS'!:.�• By: eputyy Clerk Approved: Jason BroN SUBRECIPIENT: By: Agency Name: Senior Resource Association Karen Deigl, President/CEO Approved as to form and legal sufficiency: D Reingold, County Attorney