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AGENDA STATEM ENT
Item No. 6.H.
For Meeting of: November 19, 2019
ITEM TITLE: Resolution authorizing an agreement to fund the Yakima/Ellensburg
Commuter Service and the Paratransit Services (Dial A Ride)
SUBMITTED BY: David Brown,Acting Public Works Director
Alvie Maxey, Transit Manager- (509) 576-6415
Greg Story,Assistant Transit Manager
SUMMARY EXPLANATION:
Grant Agreement PTD0073 with Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) is to
fund the Yakima-Ellensburg Commuter (Project A) and Paratransit (Dial A Ride) services (Project
B)for a two-year period.
Project A
The Yakima-Ellensburg Commuter service started in November 2011 and connects the two
communities together with funding provided by WSDOT, Central Washington University (CWU),
City of Ellensburg, City of Selah, and Yakima Transit. Yakima Transit is the grantee responsible
for managing the program. The service is operated byA&A Motorcoach.
Yakima Transit was awarded funding for two more years for the period of July 1, 2019— June 30,
2021. The City of Ellensburg was added as a funding partner during this grant cycle. Matching
funds for the grant are being provided by state and federal funding ($248,330/yr), City of Yakima
(estimated $40,000/yr), City of Selah ($16,000/yr), City of Ellensburg ($20,000/yr) and CWU
($80,000/yr).
Project B
The Paratransit Special Needs Formula Grant is also included in this Grant Agreement to provide
financial support for the Dial-A-Ride program and is made up of State of Washington formula
grant funds in the amount of$283,962.
The total cost for Projects A, and B over two years is $1,158,335. The total amount for Grant
Agreement PTD0073 is $756,335 and is attached for City Council review.
ITEM BUDGETED: Yes
STRATEGIC PRIORITY: Partnership Development
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APPROVED FOR SUBMITTAL BY THE CITY MANAGER
RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt Resolution
ATTACHMENTS:
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RESOLUTION NO. R-2019-
A RESOLUTION authorizing an agreement to fund Commuter bus service between Yakima
and Ellensburg and to fund paratransit services (Dial A Ride).
WHEREAS, since November 2011,the City of Yakima has participated in funding the Yakima-
Ellensburg Commuter; and,
WHEREAS, the City of Yakima participated with Central Washington University (CWU), the
City of Selah, the City of Ellensburg, and the Washington State Department of Transportation
(WSDOT) to fund the Yakima-Ellensburg Commuter; and,
WHEREAS, of June 16, 2014, the City of Yakima took on the management of the program
and contracting for the services, including applying for and receiving funding for the program; and,
WHEREAS, for the July 1, 2019—June 30, 2021 grant-funding period, WSDOT has awarded
funding to the City of Yakima for the Yakima-Ellensburg Commuter and for Dial-A-Ride (Yakima
and Selah) services; and,
WHEREAS, in order to receive funding for these programs, it is necessary for the City and
the WSDOT to enter into an agreement setting forth the terms, conditions, and requirements to
fund the programs; now, therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF YAKIMA:
The City Manager is hereby authorized to enter into agreement PTD0073 with Washington
State Department of Transportation for commuter bus service between Yakima and Ellensburg
and paratransit services.
ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL this 19'h day of November, 2019.
Kathy Coffey, Mayor
ATTEST:
Sonya Clear Tee, City Clerk
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� Washington State 3Public Transportation Division
VIA Department of Transportation P C)Maple Park Avenue SE,pa' P.O. Box 47387
Olympia, WA 98504-7387
WSDOT Contact: Linda Howell 509-543-3316
howell{cwsdot.wa.goy
Consolidated Grant Program
Operating Grant Agreement
Agreement Number PTD0073 Contractor: City of Yakima
Term of Project July 1, 2019 through June 30, 2023 Yakima Transit
2301 Fruitvale Blvd.
Vendor# SWV00071220 2 Yakima, WA 98902-1225
CFDA# 20.509 (§5311)
DUNS 78212651
As defined in Scope of Work and
Service Area Budget Contact: Alvie Maxey 509-576-6415
THIS AGREEMENT, entered into by the Washington State Department of Transportation, hereinafter
"WSDOT," and the Contractor identified above, hereinafter the "CONTRACTOR," individually the
"PARTY" and collectively the "PARTIES."
WHEREAS, the State of Washington in its Sessions Laws of 2019, Chapter 416 Section 220
authorizes funding for Public Transportation Programs and other special proviso funding as identified
in the budget through its 2019-2021 biennial appropriations to WSDOT; and
WHEREAS, the CONTRACTOR has requested funds for the above shown project or program, which
has been selected by WSDOT for funding assistance.
NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the terms, conditions, covenants, and performances contained
herein, or attached and incorporated and made a part hereof, IT IS MUTUALLY AGREED AS
FOLLOWS:
SCOPE OF WORK AND BUDGET
Current Agreement Costs
Federal Funds $ 400,000
State Funds $ 356,335
Total Grant Funds $ 756,335
Contractor's Funds $ 402,000
Total Current Agreement
Cost $ 1,158,335
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Funding by Project
Project A: Commuter Operations Assistance
UPIN # PTCO011
Service Area: Yakima and Kittitas Counties
Scope of Work: Sustain commuter transportation service for the general public between
Yakima and Ellensburg with a stop in Selah.
Funds Federal Award Current Current Funds Projected Total Current
Identification# Percentage Funds and Projected
Funds
Competitive Rural Mobility N/A 8% $ 72,373 $ 72,373
FTA 5311 TBD 46% $ 400,000 $ 400,000
Contractor's Funds N/A 46% $ 402,000 $ 392,000 $ 794,000
Projected Grant Funds N/A $ 496,660 $ 496,660
Total Project Cost 100% $ 874,373 $ 888,660 $ 1,763,033
Budget Current Funds reflect total funding appropriated by the Washington State Legislature for the
Project in the 2019-2021 biennium. Projected Funds are subject to appropriation by the
Washington State Legislature, once appropriated, funds will be added to this AGREEMENT by
written amendment.
Project B: Demand Response Service**
UPIN # PTCO085
Service Area: Yakima County
Scope of Work: Sustain demand response, ADA accessible, transportation services for persons
with special needs within Yakima.
Funds Federal Award Current Current Funds Projected Total Current
Identification# Percentage Funds and Projected
Funds
Paratransit Special Needs
Transit Formula Funds N/A 100% $ 283,962 $ 283,962
Contractor's Funds N/A 0%
Total Project Cost 100% $ 283,962 $ - $ 283,962
Budget **The budget for this project is limited to the 2019-21 biennium. The four-year term of the overall
Agreement does not apply to this project. This project will be removed at the end of the 2019-21
biennium.
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Section 1
Purpose of Agreement
A. The purpose of this AGREEMENT is for WSDOT to provide operating funds to the
CONTRACTOR for public transportation services that meet the needs of persons in the State of
Washington.
B. If this AGREEMENT includes any funding with federal funds, in addition to the requirements of
Sections 1 through 33 of the AGREEMENT the CONTRACTOR will also comply with all
requirements imposed by, or pursuant to 49 USC chapter 53, all other applicable federal laws,
regulations and requirements and the requirements set forth in Exhibit I, Federal Provisions for this
AGREEMENT that Includes Federal Funds (Grant Agreement), which is attached hereto and by
this reference incorporated into this AGREEMENT, "Federal Provisions ."
Section 2
Scope of Project
The CONTRACTOR shall undertake and complete the Project(s) described and detailed in the
"Scope of Work and Budget," which is by this reference fully incorporated herein as if fully set out
in this AGREEMENT and operate the service within the area described in the caption space header
titled "Service Area," in accordance with the terms and conditions of this AGREEMENT. The caption
space header titled "Service Area" and all caption space headers are by this reference incorporated
herein as if fully set out in this AGREEMENT.
Section 3
Term of Agreement
The CONTRACTOR shall commence, perform, and complete the work identified under this
AGREEMENT within the time defined in the caption space header titled "Term of Agreement" on
this AGREEMENT regardless of the date of signature and execution of this AGREEMENT, unless
terminated as provided herein.
Section 4
General Compliance Assurance
The CONTRACTOR agrees to comply with all instructions as prescribed in WSDOT's Consolidated
Grants Program Guidebook, hereinafter referred to as "Guidebook", and any amendments thereto,
found at vvvwv.wsdot.wa.gov/transit/grants/consolidated/home , which by this reference is fully
incorporated herein.
The CONTRACTOR agrees that WSDOT, and/or any authorized WSDOT representative, shall
have not only the right to monitor the compliance of the CONTRACTOR with respect to the
provisions of this AGREEMENT but also have the right to seek judicial enforcement with regard to
any matter arising under this AGREEMENT.
Section 5
Contractor's Share of Project Costs
A. The total Project cost shall not exceed the amounts detailed in the "Funding by Project" table.
The CONTRACTOR agrees to expend eligible funds, together with any "Contractor Funds"
allocated for the Project, in an amount sufficient to complete the Project. The CONTRACTOR
further agrees that there shall be no reduction in the amount specified as the "Contractor Funds"
unless there is a concurrent proportional reduction in the "State Funds", and/or if the AGREEMENT
includes federal funds, in the "Federal Funds", or WSDOT pre-approves the reduction in writing. If
at any time the CONTRACTOR becomes aware that the cost which it expects to incur in the
performance of this AGREEMENT will exceed or be less than the amount identified as"Total Project
Cost" the CONTRACTOR shall notify WSDOT in writing within thirty (30) business days of making
that determination. Nothing in Section 5(A), shall preclude the requirements specified in Section 6
(B) for payments at the end of the biennium.
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B. Minimum Match: The CONTRACTOR is required to provide a minimum match of funds for the
Project(s) as identified in the "Funding by Project" table reflected in the Contractor Funds. Any
reduction in match will result in a proportional reduction in grant funds.
Section 6
Reimbursement and Payment
A. Payment will be made by WSDOT on a reimbursable basis for actual costs and expenditures
incurred, while performing eligible direct and related indirect Project work during the life of the
Project. Payment is subject to the submission to and approval by WSDOT of properly prepared
invoices that substantiate the costs and expenses submitted by CONTRACTOR for reimbursement.
Failure to send in progress reports and financial information as required in Section 8—Reports may
delay payment. The CONTRACTOR shall submit an invoice detailing and supporting the costs
incurred. Such invoices may be submitted no more than once per month and no less than once
per year, during the course of this AGREEMENT. If approved by WSDOT, properly prepared
invoices shall be paid by WSDOT within thirty (30) days of receipt of the invoice.
B. State Fiscal Year End Closure Requirement (RCW 43.88): The CONTRACTOR shall
submit an invoice for completed work in the same state fiscal period in which the work was
performed. As defined in RCW 43.88, the state fiscal period starts on July 1 and ends on June 30
the following year. Reimbursement requests must be received by July 15 of each state fiscal period.
If the CONTRACTOR is unable to provide an invoice by this date, the CONTRACTOR shall provide
an estimate of the expenses to be billed so WSDOT may accrue the expenditures in the proper
fiscal period. Any subsequent reimbursement request submitted will be limited to the amount
accrued as set forth in this section. Any payment request received after the timeframe prescribed
above will not be eligible for reimbursement.
Section 7
Assignments and Subcontracts
A. Unless otherwise authorized in advance and in writing by WSDOT,the CONTRACTOR shall
not assign any portion of the Project or execute any contract, amendment, or change order thereto,
or obligate itself in any manner with any third party with respect to its rights and responsibilities
under this AGREEMENT.
B. The CONTRACTOR agrees to include Section 4, Sections 7 through 17, Section 20 and
Section 23 of this AGREEMENT in each subcontract and in all contracts it enters into for the
employment of any individuals, procurement of any incidental goods or supplies, or the performance
of any work to be accomplished under this AGREEMENT. It is further agreed that those clauses
shall not be modified in any such subcontract, except to identify the subcontractor or other person
or entity that will be subject to its provisions. In addition, the following provision shall be included
in any advertisement or invitation to bid for any procurement by the CONTRACTOR under this
AGREEMENT:
Statement of Financial Assistance:
"This AGREEMENT is subject to the appropriations of the State of Washington."
Section 8
Reports
A. The CONTRACTOR shall prepare quarterly reports regarding services provided pursuant
to this AGREEMENT and other related information as prescribed in the Guidebook, and any
amendments thereto, whichever is applicable, or as requested by WSDOT. Due to Legislative and
WSDOT reporting requirements, any required quarterly progress reports shall be submitted for the
duration of the AGREEMENT period regardless of whether the underlying funding sources have
been exhausted. Post-grant annual performance reporting may also be required as prescribed in
the aforementioned guidebook. Those reports include, but are not limited to:
1. Project Passenger Trips Provided
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2. Project Service Hours Provided
3. Project Revenue Service Miles Provided
4. Narrative Progress Report
5. Financial Status/Summaries of the Project.
B. If the project is receiving Transit Coordination, Tier or Regional Mobility grant funds, in
addition to the requirements from subsection A, the CONTRACTOR shall submit a mutually
agreeable Performance Measurement Plan to WSDOT.
C. Remedies for Misuse or Noncompliance. The CONTRACTOR shall not use the Project
or any part thereof in a manner different from that described in the "Scope of Work and Budget",
as set forth in Section 2 of the AGREEMENT. If WSDOT determines that the Project has been
used in a manner different from, "Scope of Work and Budget", WSDOT may direct the
CONTRACTOR to repay WSDOT the State funded share of the "Project Costs."WSDOT may
also withhold payments should it determine that the CONTRACTOR has failed to comply with any
provision of this AGREEMENT.
Section 9
No Obligation by the State Government
No contract between the CONTRACTOR and its subcontractors shall create any obligation or
liability for WSDOT with regard to this AGREEMENT without WSDOT's specific written consent,
notwithstanding its concurrence in, or approval of, the award of any contract or subcontract or the
solicitations thereof.
Section 10
Personal Liability of Public Officers
No officer or employee of WSDOT shall be personally liable for any acts or failure to act in
connection with this AGREEMENT, it being understood that in such matters they are acting solely
as agents of WSDOT.
Section 11
Ethics
A. Relationships with Employees and Officers of WSDOT. The CONTRACTOR shall not
extend any loan, gratuity or gift of money in any form whatsoever to any employee or officer of
WSDOT, nor shall CONTRACTOR rent or purchase any equipment and materials from any
employee or officer of WSDOT.
B. Employment of Former WSDOT Employees. The CONTRACTOR hereby warrants that it
shall not engage on a full-time, part-time, or other basis during the period of this AGREEMENT, any
professional or technical personnel who are, or have been, at any time during the period of this
AGREEMENT, in the employ of WSDOT without written consent of WSDOT.
Section 12
Compliance with Laws and Regulations
The CONTRACTOR agrees to abide by all applicable state and federal laws and regulations
including but not limited to, those concerning employment, equal opportunity employment,
nondiscrimination assurances, project record keeping necessary to evidence compliance with such
federal and state laws and regulations, and retention of all such records. The CONTRACTOR will
adhere to all of the nondiscrimination provisions in chapter 49.60 RCW. Except when a federal
statute or regulation preempts state or local law, no provision of the AGREEMENT shall require the
CONTRACTOR to observe or enforce compliance with any provision, perform any other act, or do
any other thing in contravention of state or local law. If any provision or compliance with any
provision of this AGREEMENT violate state or local law, or would require the CONTRACTOR to
violate state or local law, the CONTRACTOR agrees to notify WSDOT immediately in writing.
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Should this occur, WSDOT and the CONTRACTOR agree to make appropriate arrangements to
proceed with or, if necessary, expeditiously, terminate the Project.
Section 13
Environmental Requirements
The CONTRACTOR agrees to comply with all applicable requirements of chapter 43.21C RCW
"State Environmental Policy Act" (SEPA).
Section 14
Accounting Records
A. Project Accounts. The CONTRACTOR agrees to establish and maintain for the Project(s)
either a separate set of accounts or separate accounts within the framework of an established
accounting system that can be identified with the Project(s). The CONTRACTOR agrees that all
checks, payrolls, invoices, contracts, vouchers, orders, or other accounting documents pertaining
in whole or in part to the Project(s) shall be clearly identified, readily accessible and available to
WSDOT upon request, and, to the extent feasible, kept separate from documents not pertaining to
the Project(s).
B. Documentation of Project Costs and Program Income. The CONTRACTOR agrees to
support all allowable costs charged to the Project(s), including any approved services contributed
by the CONTRACTOR or others, with properly executed payrolls, time records, invoices, contracts,
or vouchers describing in detail the nature and propriety of the charges. The CONTRACTOR also
agrees to maintain accurate records of all program income derived from implementing the
Project(s).
Section 15
Audits, Inspection, and Retention of Records
A. Submission of Proceedings, Contracts, Agreements, and Other Documents. During
the performance period of the Project(s) and for six (6) years thereafter, the CONTRACTOR agrees
to retain intact and to provide any data, documents, reports, records, contracts, and supporting
materials relating to the Project(s) as WSDOT may require. Project closeout does not alter these
recording and record-keeping requirements. Should an audit, enforcement, or litigation process be
commenced, but not completed, during the aforementioned six-year period then the
CONTRACTOR's obligations hereunder shall be extended until the conclusion of that pending audit,
enforcement, or litigation process.
B. General Audit Requirements. The CONTRACTOR agrees to obtain any other audits
required by WSDOT at CONTRACTOR's expense. Project closeout will not alter the
CONTRACTOR's audit responsibilities.
C. Inspection. The CONTRACTOR agrees to permit WSDOT and the State Auditor, or their
authorized representatives, to inspect all Project work materials, payrolls, and other data, and to
audit the books, records, and accounts of the CONTRACTOR and its subcontractors pertaining to
the Project. The CONTRACTOR agrees to require each third party to permit WSDOT, and the State
Auditor or their duly authorized representatives, to inspect all work, materials, payrolls, and other
data and records involving that third party contract, and to audit the books, records, and accounts
involving that third party contract as it affects the Project(s).
Section 16
Labor Provisions
Overtime Requirements. No CONTRACTOR or subcontractor contracting for any part of the
Project(s)work which may require or involve the employment of laborers or mechanics shall require
or permit any such laborer or mechanic in any workweek in which he or she is employed on such
work to work in excess of forty (40) hours in such workweek unless such laborer or mechanic
receives compensation at a rate not less than one and one-half times the basic rate of pay for all
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hours worked in excess of forty(40) hours in such workweek. CONTRACTOR will comply with Title
49 RCW, Labor Regulations.
Section 17
Changed Conditions Affecting Performance
The CONTRACTOR hereby agrees to immediately notify WSDOT of any change in conditions or
law, or of any other event, which may affect its ability to perform the Project(s) in accordance with
the provisions of this AGREEMENT.
Section 18
Coordination of Special Needs Transportation
It is the policy of WSDOT to actively support coordination of special needs transportation in the
state. As a condition of assistance, the CONTRACTOR is required to participate in local
coordinated planning as led by CONTRACTOR's relevant Metropolitan Planning Organization
(MPO) and/or Regional Transportation Planning Organization (RTPO). Persons with special
transportation needs means those persons, including their personal attendants, who because of
physical or mental disability, income status, or age are unable to transport themselves or
purchase transportation.
Transit Projects and Regional Mobility Grant funded projects are explicitly excluded from the
provisions of Section 18— Coordination of Special Needs Transportation.
Section 19
Disputes
A. Disputes. Disputes, arising in the performance of this AGREEMENT, which are not
resolved by agreement of the PARTIES, shall be decided in writing by the WSDOT Public
Transportation Division Assistant Director or designee. This decision shall be final and conclusive
unless within ten (10) days from the date of CONTRACTOR's receipt of WSDOT's written decision,
the CONTRACTOR mails or otherwise furnishes a written appeal to the Director of the Public
Transportation Division or the Director's designee. The CONTRACTOR's appeal shall be decided
in writing by the Director of the Public Transportation Division within thirty (30) days of receipt of the
appeal by the Director of the Public Transportation Division or the Director's designee. The decision
shall be binding upon the CONTRACTOR and the CONTRACTOR shall abide by the decision.
B. Performance During Dispute. Unless otherwise directed by WSDOT, CONTRACTOR
shall continue performance under this AGREEMENT while matters in dispute are being resolved.
C. Claims for Damages. Should either PARTY to this AGREEMENT suffer injury or damage
to person, property, or right because of any act or omission of the other PARTY or any of that
PARTY's employees, agents or others for whose acts it is legally liable, a claim for damages
therefore shall be made in writing to such other PARTY within thirty (30) days after the first
observance of such injury or damage.
D. Rights and Remedies. All remedies provided in this AGREEMENT are distinct and
cumulative to any other right or remedy under this document or afforded by law or equity, and may
be exercised independently, concurrently, or successively and shall not be construed to be a
limitation of any duties, obligations, rights and remedies of the PARTIES hereto. No action or failure
to act by the WSDOT or CONTRACTOR shall constitute a waiver of any right or duty afforded any
of them under this AGREEMENT, nor shall any such action or failure to act constitute an approval
of or acquiescence in any breach thereunder, except as may be specifically agreed in writing.
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Section 20
Termination
A. Termination for Convenience. WSDOT and/or the CONTRACTOR may suspend or
terminate this AGREEMENT, in whole or in part, and all or any part of the financial assistance
provided herein, at anytime by written notice to the other PARTY. WSDOT and the CONTRACTOR
shall agree upon the AGREEMENT termination provisions including but not limited to the settlement
terms, conditions, and in the case of partial termination the portion to be terminated. Written
notification must set forth the reasons for such termination, the effective date, and in case of a
partial termination the portion to be terminated. However if, in the case of partial termination,
WSDOT determines that the remaining portion of the award will not accomplish the purposes for
which the award was made, WSDOT may terminate the award in its entirety. The PARTIES may
terminate this AGREEMENT for convenience for reasons including, but not limited to, the following:
1. The requisite funding becomes unavailable through failure of appropriation or otherwise;
2. WSDOT determines, in its sole discretion, that the continuation of the Project(s) would not
produce beneficial results commensurate with the further expenditure of funds;
3. The CONTRACTOR is prevented from proceeding with the Project(s) as a direct result of an
Executive Order of the President with respect to the prosecution of war or in the interest of national
defense; or an Executive Order of the President or Governor of the State with respect to the
preservation of energy resources;
4. The CONTRACTOR is prevented from proceeding with the Project(s) by reason of a
temporary preliminary, special, or permanent restraining order or injunction of a court of competent
jurisdiction where the issuance of such order or injunction is primarily caused by the acts or
omissions of persons or agencies other than the CONTRACTOR; or
5. The State Government determines that the purposes of the statute authorizing the Project(s)
would not be adequately served by the continuation of financial assistance for the Project(s);
6. In the case of termination for convenience under subsections A.1-5 above, WSDOT shall
reimburse the CONTRACTOR for all costs payable under this AGREEMENT that the
CONTRACTOR properly incurred prior to termination. The CONTRACTOR shall promptly submit
its claim for reimbursement to WSDOT. If the CONTRACTOR has any property in its possession
belonging to WSDOT,the CONTRACTOR will account for the same, and dispose of it in the manner
WSDOT directs.
B. Termination for Default. WSDOT may suspend or terminate this AGREEMENT for default,
in whole or in part, and all or any part of the financial assistance provided herein, at any time by
written notice to the CONTRACTOR, if the CONTRACTOR materially breaches or fails to perform
any of the requirements of this AGREEMENT, including:
1. Takes any action pertaining to this AGREEMENT without the approval of WSDOT, which
under the procedures of this AGREEMENT would have required the approval of WSDOT;
2. Jeopardizes its ability to perform pursuant to this AGREEMENT, United States of America
laws,Washington state laws, or local governmental laws under which the CONTRACTOR operates;
3. Fails to make reasonable progress on the Project(s) or other violation of this AGREEMENT
that endangers substantial performance of the Project(s); or
4. Fails to perform in the manner called for in this AGREEMENT or fails, to comply with, or is in
violation of, any provision of this AGREEMENT. WSDOT shall serve a notice of termination on the
CONTRACTOR setting forth the manner in which the CONTRACTOR is in default hereunder. If it
is later determined by WSDOT that the CONTRACTOR had an excusable reason for not
performing, such as events which are not the fault of or are beyond the control of the
CONTRACTOR, such as a strike, fire or flood, WSDOT may: (a) allow the CONTRACTOR to
continue work after setting up a new delivery of performance schedule, or (b) treat the termination
as a termination for convenience.
C. WSDOT, in its sole discretion may, in the case of a termination for breach or default, allow
the CONTRACTOR ten (10) business days, or such longer period as determined by WSDOT, in
which to cure the defect. In such case, the notice of termination will state the time period in which
cure is permitted and other appropriate conditions. If the CONTRACTOR fails to remedy to
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WSDOT's satisfaction the breach or default within the timeframe and under the conditions set forth
in the notice of termination,WSDOT shall have the right to terminate this AGREEMENT without any
further obligation to CONTRACTOR. Any such termination for default shall not in any way operate
to preclude WSDOT from also pursuing all available remedies against CONTRACTOR and its
sureties for said breach or default.
D. In the event that WSDOT elects to waive its remedies for any breach by CONTRACTOR of
any covenant, term or condition of this AGREEMENT, such waiver by WSDOT shall not limit
WSDOT's remedies for any succeeding breach of that or of any other term, covenant, or condition
of this AGREEMENT.
E. If this AGREEMENT is terminated, whether for convenience or for default, before the
specified end date set forth in the caption header, "Term of Agreement", WSDOT and the
CONTRACTOR shall execute an amendment to this AGREEMENT identifying the termination date
and the reason for termination.
Section 21
Forbearance by WSDOT Not a Waiver
Any forbearance by WSDOT in exercising any right or remedy hereunder, or otherwise afforded by
applicable law, shall not be a waiver of or preclude the exercise of any such right or remedy.
Section 22
Lack of Waiver
In no event shall any WSDOT payment of grant funds to the CONTRACTOR constitute or be
construed as a waiver by WSDOT of any CONTRACTOR breach, or default. Such payment shall
in no way impair or prejudice any right or remedy available to WSDOT with respect to any breach
or default.
Section 23
Limitation of Liability
A. The CONTRACTOR shall indemnify and hold harmless WSDOT, its agents, employees, and
officers and process and defend at its own expense any and all claims, demands, suits at law or
equity, actions, penalties, losses, damages, or costs (hereinafter referred to collectively as"claims"),
of whatsoever kind or nature brought against WSDOT arising out of, in connection with or incident
to the execution of this AGREEMENT and/or the CONTRACTOR's performance or failure to
perform any aspect of this AGREEMENT. This indemnity provision applies to all claims against
WSDOT, its agents, employees and officers arising out of, in connection with or incident to the
negligent acts or omissions of the CONTRACTOR, its agents, employees, officers and
subcontractors. Provided, however, that nothing herein shall require the CONTRACTOR to
indemnify and hold harmless or defend the WSDOT, its agents, employees or officers to the extent
that claims are caused by the sole negligent acts or omissions of the WSDOT, its agents, employees
or officers; and provided further that if such claims result from the concurrent negligence of (a) the
CONTRACTOR its employees, agents, officers or contractors and (b) the STATE, its employees
or authorized agents, or involves those actions covered by RCW 4.24.115, the indemnity provisions
provided herein shall be valid and enforceable only to the extent of the negligence of the PARTY,
its employees, officers, authorized agents, and/or contractors. The indemnification and hold
harmless provision shall survive termination of this AGREEMENT. B. The CONTRACTOR shall
be deemed an independent contractor for all purposes, and the employees of the CONTRACTOR
or its subcontractors and the employees thereof, shall not in any manner be deemed to be the
employees of WSDOT.
C. The CONTRACTOR specifically assumes potential liability for actions brought by
CONTRACTOR's employees and/or subcontractors and solely for the purposes of this
indemnification and defense, the CONTRACTOR specifically waives any immunity under the State
Industrial Insurance Law, Title 51 Revised Code of Washington.
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D. In the event either the CONTRACTOR or WSDOT incurs attorney's fees, costs or other legal
expenses to enforce the provisions of this section of this AGREEMENT against the other PARTY,
all such fees, costs and expenses shall be recoverable by the prevailing PARTY.
Section 24
Agreement Modifications
Either PARTY may request changes to this AGREEMENT. Any changes to the terms of this
AGREEMENT must be mutually agreed upon and incorporated by written amendment to this
AGREEMENT. Such written amendment to this AGREEMENT shall not be binding or valid unless
signed by the persons authorized to bind from each of the PARTIES. Provided, however, that
changes to the federal award identification number, DUNS, project title, federal ID number, CFDA
number, milestones, PIN the contact person of either PARTY, or dollar amount changes that do not
affect the project total cost, will not require a written amendment, but will be approved and
documented by WSDOT through an administrative revision. WSDOT shall notify the
CONTRACTOR of the revision in writing.
Section 25
WSDOT Advice
The CONTRACTOR bears complete responsibility for the administration and success of the
Project(s) as defined by this AGREEMENT and any amendments thereto. If the CONTRACTOR
solicits advice from WSDOT on problems that may arise, the offering of WSDOT advice shall not
shift the responsibility of the CONTRACTOR for the correct administration and success of the
Project(s), and WSDOT shall not be held liable for offering advice to the CONTRACTOR.
Section 26
Venue and Process
In the event that either PARTY deems it necessary to institute legal action or proceedings to enforce
any right or obligation under this AGREEMENT, the PARTIES hereto agree that any such action
shall be initiated in the Superior Court of the State of Washington situated in Thurston County. The
PARTIES agree that the laws of the State of Washington shall apply.
Section 27
Subrogation
A. Prior to Subrogation. WSDOT may require the CONTRACTOR to take such action as may be
necessary or appropriate to preserve the CONTRACTOR's right to recover damages from any
person or organization alleged to be legally responsible for injury to any equipment, property, or
transportation program in which WSDOT has a financial interest.
B. Subrogation. WSDOT may require the CONTRACTOR to assign to WSDOT all right of
recovery against any person or organization for loss, to the extent of WSDOT's loss. Upon
assignment, the CONTRACTOR shall execute, deliver, and do whatever else necessary to secure
WSDOT's rights. The CONTRACTOR shall do nothing after any loss to prejudice the rights of
WSDOT.
C. Duties of the CONTRACTOR. If WSDOT has exercised its right of subrogation, the
CONTRACTOR shall cooperate with WSDOT and, upon WSDOT's request, assist in the
prosecution of suits and enforce any right against any person or organization who may be liable to
WSDOT. The CONTRACTOR shall attend hearings and trials as requested by WSDOT, assist in
securing and giving evidence as requested by WSDOT, and obtain the attendance of witnesses as
requested by WSDOT.
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Section 28
Counterparts
This AGREEMENT may be simultaneously executed in several counterparts, each of which shall
be deemed to be an original having identical legal effect. The CONTRACTOR does hereby ratify
and adopt all statements, representations, warranties, covenants, and agreements and their
supporting materials contained and/or mentioned herein, and does hereby accept WSDOT's grant
and agrees to all of the terms and conditions thereof.
Section 29
Complete Agreement
This document contains all covenants, stipulations, and provisions agreed upon by WSDOT. No
agent or representative of WSDOT has authority to make, and WSDOT shall not be bound by or be
liable for, any statement, representation, promise or agreement not set forth herein or made by
written amendment hereto.
Section 30
Severability
If any covenant or provision of this AGREEMENT shall be adjudged void, such adjudication shall
not affect the validity or obligation of performance of any other covenant or provision, or any part
thereof, which in itself is valid if such remainder conforms to the terms and requirements of
applicable law and the intent of this AGREEMENT. No controversy concerning any covenant or
provision shall delay the performance of any other covenant or provision except as herein allowed.
Section 31
Order of Precedence
Any conflict or inconsistency in this AGREEMENT and its attachments will be resolved by giving
documents precedence in the following order:
1. Federal law
2. Exhibit I, Federal Provisions, if applicable
3. State law
4. This AGREEMENT
Section 32
Execution
This AGREEMENT is executed by the Director, Public Transportation Division, State of
Washington, Department of Transportation or the Director's designee, not as an individual incurring
personal obligation and liability, but solely by, for and on behalf of the State of Washington,
Department of Transportation, in the capacity as Director, Public Transportation Division, or as a
designee.
Section 33
Binding Agreement
The undersigned acknowledge that they are authorized to execute this AGREEMENT and bind their
respective agency(ies) and or entity(ies) to the obligations set forth herein.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the PARTIES hereto have executed this AGREEMENT the day and year
signed last below.
WASHINGTON STATE CONTRACTOR
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Brian Lagerberg, Director Authorized Representative
Public Transportation Division
Title
Print Name
Date Date
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EXHIBIT I
Summary of Federal Requirements and Incorporating by Reference Annual List of
Certifications and Assurances for FTA Grants and Cooperative Agreements
("Certifications and Assurances") and Federal Transit Administration Master Agreement
("Master Agreement")
Recipient and Recipient's subrecipient(s), contractor(s), or subcontractor(s), at any tier, if any, must
comply with all applicable federal requirements contained in the Certifications and Assurances
available at https://www.transit.dot.gov/funding/grantee-resources/certifications-and-
assurances/fiscal-year-2019-annual-list-certification-0. The Certifications and Assurances,
including as they may be changed during the term of this AGREEMENT, are by this reference
incorporated herein.
Recipient further agrees to comply with all applicable requirements included in the Master
Agreement. This Master Agreement is incorporated by reference and made part of this Agreement.
Said Master Agreement is available at https://www.transit.dot.gov/funding/grantee-
resources/sample-fta-agreements/fta-grant-agreements. Without limiting the foregoing, the
following are some requirements applicable to transactions covered by this AGREEMENT
1. Changes to Federal Requirements -Contractor shall at all times comply with all applicable FTA
regulations, policies, procedures and directives, including without limitation those listed directly or
by reference in the Master Agreement between Purchaser and FTA, as they may be amended or
promulgated from time to time during the term of this contract. Contractor's failure to so comply
shall constitute a material breach of this contract.
2. Civil Rights
(1) Nondiscrimination - In accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act, as amended, 42
U.S.C. § 2000d, section 303 of the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, as amended, 42 U.S.C.
§ 6102, section 202 of the Americans with Disabilities Act(ADA) of 1990, 42 U.S.C. § 12132,
and Federal transit law at 49 U.S.C. §5332,the Contractor agrees that it will not discriminate
against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, creed, national
origin, sex, age, or disability. In addition, the Contractor agrees to comply with applicable
Federal implementing regulations and other implementing requirements FTA may issue.
(2) Equal Employment Opportunity - The following equal employment opportunity
requirements apply to the underlying contract:
(a) Race, Color, Creed, National Origin, Sex - In accordance with Title VII of the Civil
Rights Act, as amended, 42 U.S.C. § 2000e, and Federal transit laws at 49 U.S.C.
§ 5332, the Contractor agrees to comply with all applicable equal employment
opportunity requirements of U.S. Department of Labor (U.S. DOL) regulations,
"Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs, Equal Employment Opportunity,
Department of Labor," 41 C.F.R. Parts 60 et seq., (which implement Executive Order
No. 11246, "Equal Employment Opportunity," as amended by Executive Order No.
11375, "Amending Executive Order 11246 Relating to Equal Employment
Opportunity," 42 U.S.C. § 2000e note), and with any applicable Federal statutes,
executive orders, regulations, and Federal policies that may in the future affect
construction activities undertaken in the course of the Project. The Contractor
agrees to take affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed, and that
employees are treated during employment, without regard to their race, color, creed,
national origin, sex, or age. Such action shall include, but not be limited to, the
following: employment, upgrading, demotion or transfer, recruitment or recruitment
advertising, layoff or termination; rates of pay or other forms of compensation; and
selection for training, including apprenticeship. In addition, the Contractor agrees to
comply with any implementing requirements FTA may issue.
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(b) Age - In accordance with section 4 of the Age Discrimination in Employment Act
of 1967, as amended, 29 U.S.C. §§ 623 and Federal transit law at 49 U.S.C. § 5332,
the Contractor agrees to refrain from discrimination against present and prospective
employees for reason of age. In addition, the Contractor agrees to comply with any
implementing requirements FTA may issue.
(c) Disabilities - In accordance with section 102 of the Americans with Disabilities
Act, as amended, 42 U.S.C. § 12112, the Contractor agrees that it will comply with
the requirements of U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, "Regulations
to Implement the Equal Employment Provisions of the Americans with Disabilities
Act," 29 C.F.R. Part 1630, pertaining to employment of persons with disabilities. In
addition, the Contractor agrees to comply with any implementing requirements FTA
may issue.
(3) The Contractor also agrees to include these requirements in each subcontract financed
in whole or in part with Federal assistance provided by FTA, modified only if necessary to
identify the affected parties.
3. Disadvantaged Business Enterprises - The Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE)
requirements of 49 CFR Part 26 and USDOT's official interpretations (i.e., Questions & Answers)
apply to this Contract. As such, the requirements of this Contract are to make affirmative efforts to
solicit DBEs, provide information on who submitted a Bid or quote and to report DBE participation.
No preference will be included in the evaluation of Bids/Proposals, no minimum level of DBE
participation shall be required as a Condition of Award and Bids/Proposals may not be rejected or
considered non-responsive on that basis.
4. ADA Access - The contractor shall comply with the requirements of 49 CFR FTA C 4710.1 as
applicable to this contract. Equal access and the opportunity should be given to individuals with
disabilities to fully participate in or benefit from the goods, services,facilities, privileges, advantages,
or accommodations.
5. Incorporation of Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Terms - The preceding provisions
include, in part, certain Standard Terms and Conditions required by DOT, whether or not expressly
set forth in the preceding contract provisions. All contractual provisions required by DOT, as set
forth in FTA Circular 4220.1 E, are hereby incorporated by reference. Anything to the contrary
herein notwithstanding, all FTA mandated terms shall be deemed to control in the event of a conflict
with other provisions contained in this Agreement. The Contractor shall not perform any act, fail to
perform any act, or refuse to comply with any (name of grantee) requests which would cause (name
of grantee) to be in violation of the FTA terms and conditions.
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