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HomeMy Public PortalAbout186-2017 - Agreement with INDOT for local roads and bridges matching grant agreementLOCAL ROADS AND BRIDGES MATCHING GRANT AGREEMENT EDS # A249- ITC. /712506' This Local Roads and Bridges Matching Grant Agreement (this "Grant Agreement"), is made and entered into effective as of the date of the Indiana Attorney General signature affixed to this Agreement by and between the Indiana Department of Transportation (hereinafter referred to as the ".State") and the City of Richmond, a Local Unit, (hereinafter referred to as the "Grantee"), and collectively referred to as the Parties, is executed pursuant to the terms and conditions set forth herein. In consideration of those mutual undertakings and covenants, the Parties agree as follows: RECITALS WHEREAS, Ind. Code § 8-23-30 establishes the Local Road and Bridge Matching Grant Fund, one purpose of which is to enable the State to make matching grants to Local Units for Eligible Projects; and WHEREAS, the Grantee uses an approved transportation asset plan on file with the State; and WHEREAS, the Grantee is a Local Unit as defined in Ind. Code § 8-23-30-1 and is eligible to receive a grant; and WHEREAS, the Grantee has submitted an application for an Eligible Project as defined in Ind. Code § 8-23-30-1 (the "Project") and described in Attachment A, attached and incorporated by reference to this Grant Agreement; and WHEREAS, the Grantee has committed matching funds from one of the following revenue sources in accordance with Ind. Code § 8-23-30-3: (1) increased local motor vehicle excise surtax or wheel tax under Ind. Code § 6-3.5; (2) special distribution of local income tax under Ind. Code § 6-3.6-9- 17; or (3) local rainy day fund under Ind. Code § 36-1-8-5.1; and WHEREAS, the State has chosen to fund the Grantee's Project in accordance with the terms of this Grant Agreement; and WHEREAS, the Grantee desires to expedite delivery of the Project, comply with all State requirements and fiscally manage the Project; NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants and promises herein contained, the Grantee and the State agree as follows: The "Recitals" above are hereby made an integral part and specifically incorporated into this Grant Agreement. 1. Purpose of this Grant Agreement; Grant Funds. The purpose of this Grant Agreement is to enable the State to award a grant to the Grantee, representing 50% of the eligible costs of the Project described in Attachment A of this Grant Agreement, which is incorporated fully by reference. The funds shall be used exclusively in accordance with the provisions contained in this Grant Agreement and in conformance with Ind. Code § 8-23-30 establishing the authority to make this Grant, as well as any program requirements as identified by the State. The funds received by the Grantee pursuant to this Grant Agreement shall be used only to implement the Project in conformance with this Grant Agreement and for no other purpose. Page 1 of 10 Contract No. 186-2017 2. Representations and Warranties of the Grantee. A. The Grantee expressly represents and warrants to the State that it is statutorily eligible to receive these Grant funds and that the information set forth in its grant application is true, complete and accurate. The Grantee expressly agrees to promptly repay all funds paid to it under this Grant Agreement should it be determined either that the Grantee was ineligible to receive the funds, or made any material misrepresentation on its grant application. B. The Grantee certifies by entering into this Grant Agreement that neither it nor its officials, employees, agents or principals are presently debarred, suspended, proposed for debarment, declared ineligible or voluntarily excluded from entering into this Grant Agreement by any federal or state department or agency. The term "principal" for purposes of this Grant Agreement is defined as an officer, director, owner, partner, key employee or other person with primary management or supervisory responsibilities, or a person who has a critical influence on or substantive control over the operations of the Grantee. C. The Grantee certifies by entering into this Grant Agreement that its contractors and subcontractors have been prequalified to perform work pursuant to Ind. Code § 8-23-10. D. The Grantee shall file the annual financial report required by Ind. Code § 5-11-1-4 in accordance with the State Board of Accounts Uniform Compliance Guidelines for Examination of Entities Receiving Financial Assistance from Governmental Sources. All grant documentation shall be retained and made available to the State Board of Accounts if and when requested. 3. Implementation of and Reporting on the Project. The Grantee shall implement and complete the Project in accordance with Attachment A. Modification of the Project shall require prior written approval of the State. 4. Term. This Grant Agreement commences on the date approved by the State Budget Agency, and shall remain in effect for two (2) years. Unless otherwise provided herein, it may be extended upon the written agreement of the parties and in conformance with Ind. Code § 5-22-174, and as permitted by Ind. Code § 8-23-30. The Grantee understands that the Grantee must procure materials and/or a contractor for the Project no later than April 15, 2018. If the Grantee fails to procure a contractor by April 15, 2018, the Grantee forfeits the Grant, the grant funds shall not be distributed to the Grantee, but shall be redistributed as all other funds under Indiana Code § 8-23-30. 5. Grant Funding. Pursuant to Ind. Code § 8-23-30, the Grantee agrees to the following: A. It may use the State funds only for the Project described in Attachment A; B. If it uses the grant funds for any purpose other than construction of the Project as described in Attachment A, the Grantee: i. must immediately repay all grant funds provided to the State; and Page 2 of 10 ii. may not participate in the grant program during the succeeding fiscal year. C. It shall provide local matching funds equal to not less than 50% of the estimated project cost; D. Disbursement of grant funds will not be made until the Grantee's submission of an accepted/awarded Project Material Bid and/or an executed contract with the contractor; E. The State's participation in the Project is strictly limited to the grant funds awarded herein. The Grantee understands and agrees that the State is under no obligation to pay for or participate in any cost increases, change orders, cost overruns or additional Project expenses of any kind. 6. Payment of Claims. A. All payments shall be made as required by Ind. Code § 4-13-2-14.8, by electronic funds transfer to the financial institution designated by the Grantee in writing. After such funds have been expended, Grantee shall provide the State with a reconciliation of those expenditures. B. Upon the State's receipt of Grantee's accepted/awarded bid for the Project, requests for payment will be processed only upon presentation of a Claim Voucher in the form designated by the State. C. All final reports must be submitted to the State prior to the expiration or termination of this agreement. If Grant funds have been paid to the Grantee and are unexpended at the time that the final claim is submitted, all such unexpended grant funds must be returned to the State in accordance with this Grant Agreement. D. Pursuant to Ind. Code § 8-23-30, Local Road and Bridge Grant Funds made available to the Grantee by the State will be used to pay the Grantee for up to 50% of the eligible Project costs and not more than $1 million. The maximum amount of state funds allocated to the Project is $548,459.00. E. Pursuant to Ind. Code § 8-23-30-3, the Grantee's 50% match shall be paid from one of the identified revenue sources. The remainder of the Project costs greater than the total of the State's grant and the Grantee's 50% match shall be borne by the Grantee and may be paid how the Grantee chooses. In the interest of clarity and to avoid misunderstanding, the State shall not pay the Grantee for any costs relating to the Project except as specifically provided herein, unless the Parties enter into an amendment to this Grant Agreement. F. The Grantee understands that maximum amount of Local Road and Bridge Grant funds may not exceed more than $1 million for all qualifying projects the Grantee may have in a fiscal year. 7. Project Monitoring by the State. The State may conduct an on -site review of the Project once construction is completed. The Grantee shall extend its full cooperation and give full access to the Project site and to relevant documentation to the State or its authorized designees for the purpose of determining, among other things: A. whether Project activities are consistent with those set forth in Attachment A, the grant application, and the terms and conditions of the Grant Agreement; B. the actual expenditure of state, and local funds expended to date on the Project is in conformity with the amounts as set forth in Attachment A; Page 3 of 10 8. Audits and Maintenance of Records. A. Grantee shall submit to an audit of funds paid through this Grant Agreement, and shall make all books, accounting records and other documents available at all reasonable times during the term of this Grant Agreement and for a period of five (5) years after final payment for inspection by the State or its authorized designee or final audit by State Board ofAccounts, whichever is later. Copies shall be furnished to the State at no cost. B. A final audit construction invoice detailing the actual costs of construction and proof of payment to the contractor must be submitted to the State within thirty (30) days of completion of the Project. If for any reason, including overpayment of grant funds to the Grantee, the Grantee is required to repay to the State the sum or sums of state funds paid to the Grantee under the terms of this Grant Agreement, then the Grantee shall repay to the State such sum or sums within forty-five (45) days after receipt of a billing from the State. Payment for any and all costs incurred by the Grantee which are not eligible for state funding shall be the sole obligation of the Grantee. C. If for any reason the State finds noncompliance and requires a repayment of state funds previously paid to the Grantee, the Grantee is required to subnut such sum or sums within thirty (30) days after receipt of a billing from the State. If the Grantee has not paid the full amount due within sixty (60) calendar days past the due date, the State may proceed in accordance with Ind. Code § 8-14-1-9 to compel the Auditor of the State of Indiana to make a mandatory transfer of funds for the Grantee's allocation of the Motor Vehicle Highway Account to the State's Local Road and Bridge Matching Grant Fund account until the amount due has been repaid. 9. Compliance with Laws. A. The Grantee shall comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws, rules, regulations and ordinances, and all provisions required thereby to be included herein are hereby incorporated by reference. The enactment or modification of any applicable state or federal statute or the promulgation of rules or regulations thereunder after execution of this Grant Agreement shall be reviewed by the State and the Grantee to determine whether the provisions of this Grant Agreement require formal modification. B. The Grantee and its agents shall abide by all ethical requirements that apply to persons who have a business relationship with the State as set forth in Ind. Code § 4-2-6, et seq., Ind. Code § 4-2-7, et seq. and the regulations promulgated thereunder. If the Grantee has knowledge, or would have acquired knowledge with reasonable inquiry, that a state officer, employee, or special state appointee, as those terms are defined in Ind. Code § 4-2-6-1, has a financial interest in the Grant, the Grantee shall ensure compliance with the disclosure requirements in Ind. Code § 4-2-6-10.5 prior to the execution of this grant. If the Grantee is not familiar with these ethical requirements, the Grantee should refer any questions to the Indiana State Ethics Commission, or visit the Inspector General's website at bM://www.in.gov/ia/. If the Grantee or its agents violate any applicable ethical standards, the State may, in its sole discretion, terminate this Grant immediately upon notice to the Grantee. in addition, the Grantee may be subject to penalties under Ind. Code §§ 4-2-6, 4-2-7, 3544.1-14, and under any other applicable laws. Page 4 of 10 C. The Grantee warrants that the Grantee and any contractors performing work in connection with the Project shall obtain and maintain all required permits, licenses, registrations, and approvals, and shall comply with all health, safety, and environmental statutes, rules, or regulations in the performance of work activities for the State. Failure to do so may be deemed a material breach of this Grant Agreement and grounds for immediate termination and denial of grant opportunities with the State. D. As required by Ind. Code § 5-22-3-7: (] )The Grantee and any principals of the Grantee certify that: (A) the Grantee, except for de minimis and nonsystematic violations, has not violated the terms of (i) Ind. Code § 24A.7 [Telephone Solicitation of Consumers]; (ii) Ind. Code § 24-5-12 [Telephone Solicitations]; or (iii) Ind. Code § 24-5-14 [Regulation of Automatic Dialing Machines]; in the previous three hundred sixty-five (365) days, even if Ind. Code § 244.7 is preempted by federal law; and (B) the Grantee will not violate the terms of Ind. Code § 244.7 for the duration of this Grant Agreement, even if Ind. Code § 24-4.7 is preempted by federal law. (2)The Grantee and any principals of the Grantee certify that an affiliate or principal of the Grantee and any agent acting on behalf of the Grantee or on behalf of an affiliate or principal of the Grantee, except for de minimis and nonsystematic violations, (A) has not violated the terms of Ind. Code § 244.7 in the previous three hundred sixty-five (365) days, even if Ind. Code § 24-4.7 is preempted by federal law; and (B) will not violate the terms of Ind. Code § 24-4.7 for the duration of this Grant Agreement even if Ind. Code § 24-4.7 is preempted by federal law. 10. Drug -Free Workplace Certification. This clause is required by Executive Order 90-5 and applies to all individuals and private legal entities who receive grants or contracts from State agencies. This clause was modified in 2005 to apply only to Grantee's employees within the State of Indiana and cannot be further modified, altered or changed. As required by Executive Order No. 90-5, April 12, 1990, issued by the Governor of Indiana, the Grantee hereby covenants and agrees to make a good faith effort to provide and maintain a drug -free workplace. Grantee will give written notice to the State within ten (10) days after receiving actual notice that the Grantee, or an employee of the Grantee in the State of Indiana, has been convicted of a criminal drug violation occurring in the workplace. False certification or violation of the certification may result in sanctions including, but not limited to, suspension of grant payments, termination of the Grant and/or debarment of grant opportunities with the State of Indiana for up to three (3) years. In addition to the provisions of the above paragraphs, if the total amount set forth in this Grant Agreement is in excess of $25,000.00, the Grantee certifies and agrees that it will provide a drug -free workplace by: A. Publishing and providing to all of its employees a statement notifying them that the unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensing, possession or use of a controlled substance is prohibited in the Grantee's workplace and specifying the actions that will be taken against employees for violations of such prohibition; and Page 5 of 10 B. Establishing a drug -free awareness program to inform its employees of (1) the dangers of drug abuse in the workplace; (2) the Grantee's policy of maintaining a drug -free workplace; (3) any available drug counseling, rehabilitation, and employee assistance programs; and (4) the penalties that may be imposed upon an employee for drug abuse violations occurring in the workplace; and C. Notifying all employees in the statement required by subparagraph (A) above that as a condition of continued employment the employee will (1) abide by the terms of the statement; and (2) notify the Grantee of any criminal drug statute conviction for a violation occurring in the workplace no later than five (5) days after such conviction; and D. Notifying in writing the State within ten (10) days after receiving notice from an employee under subdivision (C)(2) above, or otherwise receiving actual notice of such conviction; and E. Within thirty (30) days after receiving notice under subdivision (C)(2) above of a conviction, imposing the following sanctions or remedial measures on any employee who is convicted of drug abuse violations occurring in the workplace: (1) take appropriate personnel action against the employee, up to and including termination; or (2) require such employee to satisfactorily participate in a drug abuse assistance or rehabilitation program approved for such purposes by a federal, state or local health, law enforcement, or other appropriate agency; and F. Making a good faith effort to maintain a drug -free workplace through the implementation of subparagraphs (A) through (E) above. 11. Employment Eligibility Verification. As required by Ind. Code § 22-5-1.7, the Grantee hereby swears or affirms under the penalties of perjury that: A. The Grantee has enrolled and is participating in the E-Verify program; B. The Grantee has provided documentation to the State that it has enrolled and is participating in the E-Verify program; C. The Grantee does not knowingly employ an unauthorized alien. D. The Grantee shall require its contractors who perform work under this Grant Agreement to certify to Grantee that the contractor does not knowingly employ or contract with an unauthorized alien and that the contractor has enrolled and is participating in the E-Verify program. The Grantee shall maintain this certification throughout the duration of the term of a contract with a contractor. The State may terminate for default if the Grantee fails to cure a breach of this provision no later than thirty (30) days after being notified by the State. 12. funding Cancellation. When the Director of the State Budget Agency makes a written determination that funds are not appropriated or otherwise available to support continuation of performance of this Grant Agreement, it shall Page 6 of 10 be canceled. A determination by the Director of the State Budget Agency that funds are not appropriated or otherwise available to support continuation of performance shall be final and conclusive. 13. Governing Law. This Grant Agreement shall be governed, construed, and enforced in accordance with the laws of the State of Indiana, without regard to its conflict of laws rules. Suit, if any, must be brought in the State of Indiana. 14. Nondiscrimination. Pursuant to the Indiana Civil Rights Law, specifically including Ind. Code § 22-9-1-10, and in keeping with the purposes of the federal Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, and the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Grantee covenants that it shall not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment relating to this Grant with respect to the hire, tenure, terms, conditions or privileges of employment or any matter directly or indirectly related to employment, because of the employee or applicant's: race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, disability, ancestry, status as a veteran, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law ("Protected Characteristics"). Furthermore, Grantee certifies compliance with applicable federal laws, regulations, and executive orders prohibiting discrimination based on the Protected Characteristics in the provision of services. The Grantee understands that the State is a recipient of federal funds, and therefore, where applicable, Grantee and any subcontractors shall comply with requisite affirmative action requirements, including reporting, pursuant to 41 CFR Chapter 60, as amended, and Section 202 of Executive Order 11246 as amended by Executive Order 13672. 15. Notice to Parties. Whenever any notice, statement or other communication is required under this Grant, it shall be sent by first class mail or via an established courier / delivery service to the following addresses, unless otherwise specifically advised. A. Notice to the State, regarding contract provisions shall be sent to: Office of LPA/MPO and Grant Administration Attention: Director of LPA/MPO and Grant Administration 100 North Senate Avenue, Room N955 Indiananolis.IN 46204 With a conv to: Chief Legal Counsel/Deputy Commissioner Indiana Department of Transportation 100 N. Senate Avenue, Room N758 Indianapolis, IN 46204-2216 B. Notices to the State regarding project management shall be sent to respective District Office: Indiana Department of Transportation 32 South Broadway Street Greenfield, IN 46140 Page 7of10 C. Notices to the Grantee shall be sent to: City of Richmond 50 N. 5's Street Richmond, IN 47374 16. Order of Precedence. Any inconsistency or ambiguity in this Grant Agreement shall be resolved by giving precedence in the following order: (1) requirements imposed by applicable law; (2) this Grant Agreement, (3) exhibits prepared by the State, (4) Invitation to Apply for Grant; (5) the Grant Application; and (6)any exhibit prepared by Grantee. 17. Termination for Breach. A. Failure to complete the Project and expend State, local and/or private funds in accordance with this Grant Agreement may be considered a material breach, and shall entitle the State to suspend grant payments, seek recovery or reimbursement of grant payments, and suspend the Grantee's participation in State grant programs until such time as all material breaches are cured to the State's satisfaction. B. The expenditure of State funds other than in conformance with the Project or the Budget may be deemed a breach. The Grantee explicitly covenants that it shall promptly repay to the State all funds not spent in conformance with this Grant Agreement. 18. Termination for Convenience. Unless prohibited by a statute or regulation relating to the award of the grant, this Grant Agreement may be terminated, in whole or in part, by the State whenever, for any reason, the State determines that such termination is in the best interest of the State. Termination shall be effected by delivery to the Grantee of a Termination Notice, specifying the extent to which such termination becomes effective. The Grantee shall be compensated for completion of the Project properly done prior to the effective date of termination. The State will not be liable for work on the Project performed after the effective date of termination. In no case shall total payment made to the Grantee exceed the original grant. The Rest of this Page Intentionally Left Blank. Page 8 of 10 Non -Collusion, Acceptance The undersigned attests, subject to the penalties for perjury, that the undersigned is the Grantee, or that the undersigned is the properly authorized representative, agent, member or officer of the Grantee. Further, to the undersigned's knowledge, neither the undersigned nor any other member, employee, representative, agent or officer of the Grantee, directly or indirectly, has entered into or been offered any sum of money or other consideration for the execution of this Grant other than that which appears upon the face hereof. Furthermore, if the undersigned has knowledge that a state officer, employee, or special state appointee, as those terms are defined in Ind. Code § 4-2-6-1, has a financial interest in the Grant, the Grantee attests to compliance with the disclosure requirements in Ind. Code § 4-2-6-10.5. In Witness Whereof, Grantee and the State have, through their duly authorized representatives, entered into this Grant. The parties, having read and understood the foregoing terms of this Grant, do by their respective signatures dated below agree to the terms thereof. Grantee : City of Richmond, by and through its Board of Public Works and Safety f , By: /��l/i Attesti Printed Name: Vicki Robinson Printe Title: President Title: Date: ll',22 _Z Date: The State Indiana Department of Transportation Indiana Department of Administration Recommended by - (for) MsUrhKD4eputyCaommissioncr It ica Robertson, Commissioner Date: Date: 11121 State Budget Agency (for) CAMA (for) J h i . -nness Commissioner Jason D. Dudic erector at — Date: � Z�2 2} 1'7 APPROVED as to form and legality: Office of the Attorney General Forni approval has been granted by the Office of the Attorney General pursuant to IC 4-13-2-14.3(e) on July 21, 2017. FA 17-14 Page 9 of 10 ATTACHMENT A PROJECT DESCRIPTION Des. No.: 1702532 Program: Local Roads and Bridges Matching Grants Type of Project: Road (Pavement) Preservation Location: Multiple locations listed below; 1. Hodgin Road — from Garwood Road to Ohio State Line 2. N.W.181 Street — from W. Main Street to Peacock Road 3. S.W. 181 Street — from W. Main Street to US 40 4. Industries Road —from Williamsburg Pike to Flatley Rd and Williamsburg pike to Salisbury Road 5. Industries Road — from Salisbury Road to Round Barn Road 6. S.W. "D" Street— from S.W. 1" Street to College Ave 7. W. Main Street — from S.W. "D" Street to S.W. 18a Street 8. North "F" Street — from N.12'b Street to N.19"' Street 9. North 12'' Street — from N. "E" Street to N. "J" Street 10. S.W. 21" Street — from US 40 to cul-de-sac 11. Bridge Ave — from N.W. "M" Street to Sim Hodgin Parkway A general scopeldescription of the Project is as follows: 1. Pave 2. Mill and Pave 3. Mill and Pave 4. Mill Industries Road from Williamsburg Pike to Flately Road and Pave Industries Road from Williamsburg Pike to Salisbury Road 5. Pave 6. Mill and Pave 7. Mill and Pave 8. Mill and Pave 9. Mill and Pave 10. Mill and Pave 11. Mill and Pave The maximum amount of state funds allocated to the Project is $548,459.00, Page 10 of 10