HomeMy WebLinkAbout17- Memorandum of Agreement - Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) - N. 7th Avenue Corridor (N-118) Streetscape Projects and Maintenance CITY/STATE MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT
N 7TH AVENUE CORRIDOR (N-118)
STREETSCAPE PROJECTS AND MAINTENANCE
BOZEMAN. MONTANA
This Memorandum of Agreement (Agreement) is made and entered into by and between
the city of Bozeman ("the City"), a self-governing municipality operating pursuant to its
Charter and the laws of the State of Montana, PO Box 1230, Bozeman, MT 59771 and the
Montana Department of Transportation ("MDT"), a department of the State of Montana, PO
Box 201001, Helena MT 59620-1001 together referred to as "the Parties."
The Purpose of this Agreement is to set forth the respective responsibilities and duties of
the City and MDT associated with the N 7thAvenue Corridor (N-118) from Main Street
(N50) on the south through the westbound I-90 interchange on the north within the City of
Bozeman ("N 7th Avenue Corridor"). This Agreement also sets forth terms necessary to
provide the City encroachment permits to construct and maintain the N 7th Avenue
Streetscape projects including the area previously covered by the 2013 project known as
North 7th Avenue Lighting (U-1207). Any encroachment permit granted to the City by this
Agreement is explicitly subject and subordinate to the rights and title of MDT and the State
of Montana.
WHEREAS, MDT is responsible for planning, designing, constructing and maintaining State
Highways and roadway associated transportation facilities, including associated pull-offs,
parking areas, and rest areas for the use and benefit of the traveling public, in a safe and
efficient manner in accordance with Title 23 United States Code (U.S.C) and Title 60
Montana Code Annotated (MCA) and maintains and has jurisdiction for N 7th Avenue (N-
118); and
WHEREAS, The City,with MDT's consent and participation,is proposing the N 7th
Streetscape project and may, in the future, propose additional streetscape projects
("hereinafter referred to as "the Projects"), along the N 7th Avenue Corridor (N-118).The
Projects generally include installation of luminaires, painting of existing signals/signage,
sidewalk, curb and gutter and asphalt modification, paver installation,installation of street
furnishings, Public Rights-of-way Accessibility Guidelines (PROWAG) upgrades, crosswalk
upgrades including pedestrian activated beacons, signing, striping, storm water
improvements, installation of landscaping including trees and soil cells, electrical outlet
installation, irrigation,and other amenities within MDT right-of-way; and relocation of
some sidewalks outside of MDT right-of-way onto City easements. Some components
included in the Projects list above and which are covered by this Agreement have already
been constructed either with MDT construction projects or standalone streetscape
previously completed by the City; and
WHEREAS,The City and MDT recognize that roadway lighting and pedestrian access are
required design elements on N 7th Avenue; and
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WHEREAS,This Agreement must be fully executed before the City may initiate
construction of the Projects within the MDT controlled public right-of-way of the corridor;
and
NOW,THEREFORE,The Parties set forth the fundamental duties and responsibilities
necessary for the encroachment of the Projects within MDT right-of-way in the N 7t
Corridor.
ARTICLE L OBLIGATIONS OF THE CITY-DESIGN &CONSTRUCTION
1. The City must coordinate any design and construction plans for the Projects that rely
upon Public right-of-way for the travel way of all travel modes with MDT and other
MDT projects.
2. The City must submit for MDT review and approval all construction plans for the Projects
that rely upon Public right-of-way used for the travel way of travel modes.
3. The City is solely responsible for the design and construction of the Projects as
approved by MDT.
4. The City shall be responsible for obtaining any needed right-of-way for the Projects.
5. The City agrees to meet lighting, PROWAG,traffic control,geometrics, and construction
standards established by MDT.
6. The City agrees that no fixture, building, structure, or other permanent installation
other than those approved by MDT shall be constructed or placed within MDT right-of-
way without prior written approval from MDT.
7. The City agrees any change, expansion, increase, or revision in the MDT approved
design or construction of the Projects must receive written approval from MDT prior to
construction or installation.
8. The City must submit and receive approval from MDT Butte Traffic Engineer for a traffic
control plan prior to working within MDT right-of-way.
9. Before initiating any work within MDT right-of-way,the City must schedule a
preconstruction meeting with the MDT Bozeman Area Maintenance and other
appropriate MDT staff to discuss construction related activities and coordination. The
MDT Bozeman Area Maintenance staff must be notified and an approval received a
minimum of 14 calendar days prior to commencing any construction or maintenance
work within MDT right-of-way.
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10.The City must complete the necessary environmental processes for modification to the
state highways and roadways and demonstrate that all, if any, environmental issues
associated with the Projects have been identified and mitigated. The City agrees it will
prepare and file any required environmental documents and apply for and obtain any
permits required by other governmental agencies at no expense to MDT prior to
construction taking place within MDT right-of-way.
11.The City agrees to be responsible for any and all damages to MDT's facilities caused by
the City, the City's staff or contractors, or resulting from the City's construction
activities for the Projects. The City must repair, or caused to be repaired, any and all
damages, at its sole expense, after notification of damage by MDT and approval of repair
work needed, method of repair, and schedule of repair.
12.The Projects may include modification of storm water flows. City agrees it will obtain
approvals from downstream landowners if a Project impacts the storm water flow of
such downstream properties and provide documentation of appropriate coordination
with affected landowners.
13.The City agrees it will fund any additional costs MDT may incur for MDT projects which
impact the amenities the City places in the MDT right-of-way. This can include removal
and/or replacement of landscaping, decorative lighting,and other amenities.
14.The City agrees it will fund any additional costs related to City-installed amenities
included within MDT projects. The City will fund these costs in advance of the affected
MDT construction project(s).
ARTICLE II. OBLIGATIONS OF MDT- DESIGN &CONSTRUCTION
1. MDT agrees to review all plans, design, and data submitted by the City to ensure all
MDT safety and design standards are met,and if found acceptable, approve such plans
and designs through MDT's System Impacts Analysis Process (SLAP).
2. Once the plans and designs are found acceptable, MDT must issue the appropriate
encroachment permits following MDT's standard processes.
3. MDT agrees it will request necessary approval or concurrence from the Transportation
Commission throughout the course of the activities contemplated by this agreement.
4. MDT agrees it will require necessary concurrence from the Federal Highway
Administration (FHWA) for encroachment(s) into I-90 right-of-way.
S. MDT agrees the City will provide construction oversight through its engineering agents
for the Projects. MDT agrees it will assign MDT Butte District Staff to ensure MDT's
responsibilities regarding construction oversight are met during the City's construction
of the Projects. MDT may seek reimbursement for MDT staff time from the City of
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Bozeman for construction oversight or future City construction projects if construction
oversight provided by City does not meet the construction oversight requirements
applicable to MDT construction projects.
6. MDT agrees it will review and, if such plans meet all applicable MDT standards or
guidelines, approve the City's Traffic Control Plans.
7. MDT agrees it will conduct final inspection of the Projects within MDT and public right-
of-way upon completion and request any improvements or corrections necessary to
comply with MDT standards.
8. MDT agrees to coordinate any design and construction plans for MDT projects with any
future City projects to ensure consistent design elements, styles, palettes and colors are
used.
ARTICLE IIL OBLIGATIONS OF THE CITY- MAINTENANCE
The purpose of this Article is to provide the obligations of the City in maintaining the
Projects during the term of this Agreement.
1. The City, at the City's sole expense, agrees to maintain all items within the N 7th Avenue
Corridor listed in Attachment B in a satisfactory condition.
2. The City agrees any maintenance that impacts the traveled way including traffic control
activities associated with off-roadway work within MDT right-of-way must be reviewed
and approved by MDT Bozeman Area Maintenance staff prior to initiation of the
maintenance.
3. The City may include MDT in a Special Improvement Lighting District (SILD), in
accordance with Mont. Code Ann. § 7-12-4301 et seq., for any property owned in fee by
MDT within the SILD, except that property within the roadway right-of-way shall be
excluded from the SILD.
4. The City shall keep a stock of replacement parts for the street lights (decorative
poles/bases/heads etc.) within the corridor for use by the City and MDT (if the City is
unable to maintain in a timely fashion).
S. The City agrees that any major repair costs for the City maintenance items listed in
Attachment B that are unrecoverable from third parties shall be the responsibility of
the City. The City, at its sole discretion, may determine to not replace certain damaged
Projects Improvements if the City determines funds due from third parties are not
recoverable and the item is not required for roadway safety or PROWAG/ADA-
complaint pedestrian access.
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6. The City agrees that no fixture, building, structure, or other permanent installation
other than those approved by MDT shall be constructed or placed within MDT right-of-
way without prior written approval from MDT.
7. The City agrees to forward any request for encroachments within the N 7th Avenue
Corridor,whether proposing to impact either MDT or City right-of-way/easement, for
MDT's review for compliance with state and federal laws and rules.
8. The City shall complete the necessary environmental processes for their proposed
modification(s) to the state highways and roadways and demonstrate that all,
environmental issues associated with the Projects have been identified and mitigated,
in conformance with applicable laws and regulations. The City agrees it will prepare
and file any required environmental documents and apply for, obtain, and comply with
the requirements of any permits required by other governmental agencies at no
expense to MDT prior to maintenance taking place within the public roadway right-of-
way.
9. The City agrees to be responsible for any and all damages to MDT's transportation
facilities caused by the City,the City's staff or contractors, or resulting from the Projects.
The City must repair any and all damages, at its sole expense, after notification of
damage by MDT and approval of repair work needed, method of repair, and schedule of
repair.
10. If the City determines it is no longer able to complete the maintenance on the
landscaping, sidewalks or other amenities,the improvements become the property of
MDT,without reimbursement. MDT will maintain the property as it sees fit, and may
remove landscaping and other amenities without City or landowner approval. MDT
may seek compensation for removal of landscaping or other amenities from the City.
ARTICLE IV. OBLIGATIONS OF MDT-MAINTENANCE
The purpose of this Article is to provide the obligations of MDT in maintaining certain
transportation infrastructure located within MDT's right of way.
1. MDT, at MDT's sole expense, agrees it will maintain all items within the N 71h Avenue
Corridor listed in Attachment C in a satisfactory condition.
2. MDT agrees to review any encroachments within the N 7th Avenue Corridor on MDT
right-of-way for compliance with state and federal laws and rules. If encroachment is
allowed within MDT right-of-way, MDT will issue appropriate permits.
3. If the City is not able to complete the maintenance requirements in Article III, MDT may
complete the required maintenance due to public emergency or safety concern, and
may seek compensation from the City.
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ARTICLE V. GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS
1. TERM -The term of this Agreement shall be ten (10)years. The City and MDT may
agree to extend this Agreement by mutual written agreement. After the initial ten (10)
year term,this Agreement will renew automatically, for successive one (1) year terms,
unless either Party gives ninety (90) days' advance written notice, pursuant to section
14, of non-renewal to the other Party.This Agreement supersedes the January, 2013
Memorandum of Agreement regarding North 7th Avenue Lighting (U-1207) Main Street
to Griffin Drive and any other existing agreement for the corridor.
2. Termination-This Agreement may be terminated by MDT if the City violates or
breaches any term, condition, or article of this Agreement and the City has failed to
correct (or reasonably initiate corrections) the same within 60 days, of receiving notice
in writing addressed to the City's representative pursuant to section 14 of this article, of
such violation or breach of any term, condition, or Article of this Agreement. If this
Agreement is terminated,the improvements become the property of MDT,without
reimbursement. MDT will maintain the property as it sees fit, and may remove
landscaping and other amenities without City or landowner approval. MDT may seek
compensation for removal of landscaping or other amenities from the City.
3. Hold Harmless &Indemnification-
The City shall protect, defend, indemnify, and hold MDT, its elected and appointed
officials, agents, and employees,while acting within their duties as such,harmless from
and against all claims,liabilities, demands, causes of action, and judgements (include
the cost of defense and reasonable attorney fees) arising in favor of or asserted by the
City's employees or third parties on account of damage to property, bodily or personal
injury, or death arising out of any services performed, act or omission that in any way
results from the acts or omissions of the City, or their agents, or subcontractors, under
this Agreement, except the negligence of MDT under this Agreement.
MDT shall protect, defend,indemnify, and hold the City, its elected and appointed
officials, agents, and employees,while acting within their duties as such,harmless from
and against all claims,liabilities, demands, causes of action, and judgements (include
the cost of defense and reasonable attorney fees) arising in favor of or asserted by the
MDT's employees or third parties on account of damage to property,bodily or personal
injury, or death arising out of any services performed, act or omission that in any way
results from the acts or omissions of the MDT, or their agents, or subcontractors,under
this Agreement, except the negligence of the City under this Agreement.
4. Insurance-The City is a member of the Montana Municipal Interlocal Authority's
(MMIA) Liability Program.The City will maintain for the duration of the Agreement at
its own cost and expense liability coverage against claims for injuries to persons or
damages to property which may arise from or in connection with any act or omission by
the City and its agents, employees, representative, assigns or subcontractors during
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construction of the Project improvements. Except as may be excluded from coverage
under the applicable MMIA Memorandum of Liability Coverage,this coverage shall
cover such claims as may be caused by any intentional or negligent act or omission.
Coverage amounts shall be no less than$750,000 per claim and $1,500,000 per
occurrence. The City must provide MDT proof of its MMIA coverage before beginning
any activities under this Agreement.
The City must notify the State immediately of any change in liability coverage during
the term of this Agreement.
a). Additional insured status: The State, MDT, its officers, officials, employees, and
volunteers are to be covered and listed as additional insureds arising out of the
activities performed by or on behalf of the City, including the insured's general
supervision of any Contractor; products, and completed operations; premises owned,
leased, occupied or used.
b).Additional covered party endorsement: The City must obtain from the MDT an
additional covered party endorsement listing the State, MDT, its officers, officials,
employees are to be covered and listed as additional covered parties for claims arising
out of the activities performed by or on behalf of the City.
c).Workers' Compensation Insurance: The City provides its employees workers
compensation coverage through the MMIA. The City must maintain workers'
compensation insurance and require its contractor and its contractor's subcontractors
to carry their own workers compensation coverage while performing work within MDT
right-of-way in accordance with§39-71-401/405, Montana Code annotated. Neither
the contractor nor its employees are employees of MDT. This insurance/exemption
must be valid for the entire Agreement period.
S. Public Safety-
It is agreed, if any repairs to the elements of the Projects must be performed to address
or prevent a public hazard,the City will immediately protect the area from public
access, contact MDT Bozeman Area Maintenance, and make reasonable and timely
effort to correct or repair the hazard.
6. Invoicing and Indirect Cost (IDC)-
(a) If MDT incurs any costs as a result of a public emergency, as a result of the City not
meeting the requirements in Article I or Article III which necessitates action on
MDT's part concerning the maintenance or repair of the Projects, MDT shall be
entitled to be compensated for such costs by the City and the City shall pay the same
within thirty (30) days of its receipt of such invoices.
Section 17-1-106, MCA,requires any state agency, including MDT,which receives
non-general funds to identify and recover its indirect costs (IDC). These costs are in
addition to direct project costs. MDT's IDC rate is determined annually as a
percentage of the project's direct costs to cover the project's share of MDT's IDC as
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defined by 2 CFR Part 200,Appendix VII. MDT's current IDC rate is 10.96% for fiscal
year 2017 (July 1, 2017 to June 30, 2018). If the work occurs or extends into fiscal
year 2018 or beyond the IDC rate will be charged at the rate agreed to by MDT and
the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA).
i. Invoice will be sent to:
City of Bozeman
Attn: Director of Public Works
PO Box 1230
Bozeman, MT 59771
ii. Payments shall be made to:
Montana Department of Transportation
Attention: Collections
2701 Prospect Avenue
PO Box 201001
Helena, MT 59620-1001
7. Choice of Law and Venue-This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of Montana.
The parties agree that any litigation concerning this Agreement must be brought in the
First Judicial District Court, in and for the County of Lewis and Clark, State of Montana,
and each party shall pay its own costs and attorney fees. In case of conflict between the
terms and conditions of this Agreement and the laws of the State of Montana,the laws
of the State of Montana shall control.
8. Binding Effect--The benefits and obligations set forth in this Agreement shall be
binding upon,and inure to the benefit of,their respective successors, administrators
and assigns of the Parties.
9. Relationship of Parties -- Nothing contained in this Agreement shall be deemed or
construed (either by the parties hereto or by any third party) to create the relationship
of principal and agent or create any partnership joint venture or other association
between the Parties.
10.Non-Discrimination-The City will require that during the performance of any work
arising out of this Agreement the City, for itself,assignees, and successors shall comply
with all applicable non-discrimination regulation set forth in Attachment"A" attached
hereto and made part of this Agreement.
Additionally, MDT requires that any construction resulting from this Agreement must
include appropriate pedestrian facilities that meet or exceed current MDT standards for
accessibility as set forth in the U.S.Architectural &Transportation Barrier Board,
Americans with Disabilities Act Accessibility Guidelines (ADAAG) and MDT's detailed
drawings, 608 series.
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11.Audit- The City grants to the Legislative Auditor and the Legislative Fiscal Analysts the
right,without prior notice and during normal business hours, to audit, at their own
costs and expense, all records, reports, and other documents,the City maintains in
connection with this Agreement.
12. Utilities --This Agreement is subject to the right of any private or public utility entity
now lawfully occupying the right-of-way to continue to operate and maintain utility
facilities thereupon. Copies of existing utility permits may be obtained from the MDT
Butte Utility Agent.
13.Amendment and Modification --This Agreement may be modified or amended only by
written Addendum signed by the parties. In addition to the terms and conditions
contained herein,the provisions of any Addendum may be incorporated and made a
part hereof by this reference in the terms of the amendment so provided. In the event
of any conflict between the terms and conditions hereof and the provisions of any
Addendum,the provision of the Addendum shall control, unless the provisions thereof
are prohibited by law.
14. Representatives -
a. City's Representative: The City's Representative for the purpose of this
Agreement shall be the Bozeman City Manager or designee or such other
individual as City shall designate in writing. Whenever approval or
authorization from or communication or submission to City is required by this
Agreement, such communication or submission shall be directed to the City's
Representative and approvals or authorizations shall be issued only by such
Representative; provided,however,that in exigent circumstances when City's
Representative is not available, MDT may direct its communication or
submission to other designated City personnel or agents.
b. MDT's Representative: The MDT Representative for the purpose of this
Agreement shall be Butte District Administrator or the Bozeman Area
Maintenance Chief or such other individual as MDT shall designate in writing.
Whenever direction to or communication with MDT is required by this
Agreement, such direction or communication shall be directed to MDT's
Representative; provided,however,that in exigent circumstances when MDT's
Representative is not available, City may direct its direction or communication
or submission to other designated MDT personnel or agents.
15. Counterpart Execution -This Agreement may be executed in two or more counterparts,
each of which shall be deemed an original but all of which together shall constitute one
and the same Agreement. The counterparts of this Agreement may be executed and
delivered by facsimile or other electronic signature by any of the parties to any other
party and the receiving party may rely on the receipt of such document so executed and
delivered by facsimile or other electronic means as if the original had been received.
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16. Dispute Resolution: The Parties must first attempt to resolve any claim, controversy,
or dispute between the Parties, their agents, employees, or representatives by
negotiation between senior-level personnel from each party duly authorized to execute
settlement agreements. Should such efforts fail to resolve the dispute,then such
dispute may only be resolved in a court of competent jurisdiction in compliance with
the Applicable Law provisions of this Agreement.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Department's authorized representative has hereunto signed
on behalf of the State of Montana, and the City Manager of the City of Bozeman, on behalf of
the City, has signed and affixed hereto the seal of the City.
STATE OF MONTANA, DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
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Attachment A
Attachment B
City of Bozeman Maintenance Responsibilities
1. Sidewalks
a. Snow removal
b. Repair and ADA compliance-any damage must be repaired within 30 calendar days of
MDT written notification or at a time determined by mutual agreement.
2. Landscaping—landscaping repair within MDT right-of-way will occur within 30 calendar days of
MDT written notification or at a time determined by mutual agreement.
a. Trees—includes trimming, removal and replacement
b. Median and boulevard landscaping including irrigation
c. Pavers
d. Decorative lighting—including electrical costs
3. Roadway Lighting using City standard decorative poles, bases, arms and heads—From
Mainstreet to 1-90 Eastbound On/Off ramps—roadway lighting must be repaired within 10
calendar days of MDT written notification of at a time determined by mutual agreement
a. Replacement
b. Repair
c. Standard bulb replacement
d. electrical costs
4. Cross-walks parallel to N 7th across City maintained streets
a. Striping
b. Signage
5. Storm drains
6. Other Amenities
a. Street furniture
b. Bike racks
Attachment C
MDT Maintenance Responsibilities
1. Roadway
a. Snow plowing
b. Pavement maintenance
c. Signing
d. Pavement markings including crosswalks at signalized intersections on the N 7th Avenue
the cross streets are the responsibility of the City.
e. Medians—excluding landscaping
f. Curb and gutter
g. Street sweeping
2. Signalized Intersections this includes electricity
a. Traffic signals at the following intersections including electrical costs
i. Mendenhall Street
ii. Durston Road/Peach Street
iii. Tamarack Street
iv. Oak Street
v. 1-90 Eastbound on-ramp
vi. 1-90 Westbound on-ramp
b. Pedestrian actuated signals including electrical costs
i. Villard intersection
c. Intersection lighting at signalized intersections listed above including electrical costs
d. ADA ramps
3. Roadway lights 1-90 interchange—from eastbound to westbound on/off ramps decorative or
MDT standard lights whichever is in place including electrical costs
4. Roadway lights—MDT standard (cobra heads) including electrical costs
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MDT NONDISCRIMINATION
AND
DISABILITY ACCOMMODATION NOTICE
Montana Department of Transportation ("MDT") is committed to conducting all of its business in an
environment free from discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. In accordance with State and
Federal law MDT prohibits any and all discrimination and protections are all inclusive (hereafter
"protected classes") by its employees or anyone with whom MDT does business:
Federal protected classes State protected classes
Race, color, national origin, Race, color, national origin, parental/marital status,
sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, childbirth,or medical conditions
age, disability, & Limited English Proficiency related to pregnancy or childbirth, religion/
creed, social origin or condition,genetic
information, sex, sexual orientation,gender
identification or expression, national origin,
ancestry, age, disability mental or physical, political
or religious affiliations or ideas, military service or
veteran status
For the duration of this contract/agreement, the PARTY agrees as follows:
(1) Compliance with Regulations: The PARTY(hereinafter includes consultant)will comply with all
Acts and Regulations of the United States and the State of Montana relative to Non-
Discrimination in Federally and State-assisted programs of the U.S. Department of
Transportation and the State of Montana, as they may be amended from time to time, which are
herein incorporated by reference and made a part of this contract.
(2) Non-discrimination:
a. The PARTY, with regard to the work performed by it during the contract, will not
discriminate, directly or indirectly, on the grounds of any of the protected classes in the
selection and retention of subcontractors, including procurements of materials and
leases of equipment, employment, and all other activities being performed under this
contract/agreement.
b. PARTY will provide notice to its employees and the members of the public that it serves
that will include the following:
i. Statement that PARTY does not discriminate on the grounds of any protected
classes.
ii. Statement that PARTY will provide employees and members of the public that it
serves with reasonable accommodations for any known disability, upon request,
pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act as Amended (ADA).
iii. Contact information for PARTY's representative tasked with handling non-
discrimination complaints and providing reasonable accommodations under the
ADA.
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iv. Information on how to request information in alternative accessible formats.
c. In accordance with Mont. Code Ann. § 49-3-207, PARTY will include a provision, in all of
its hiring/subcontracting notices, that all hiring/subcontracting will be on the basis of
merit and qualifications and that PARTY does not discriminate on the grounds of any
protected class.
(3) Participation by Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBEs):
a. If the PARTY receives federal financial assistance as part of this contract/agreement, the
PARTY will make all reasonable efforts to utilize DBE firms certified by MDT for its
subcontracting services. The list of all currently certified DBE firms is located on the
MDT website at mdt.mt.gov/business/contracting/civil/dbe.shtml
b. By signing this agreement the PARTY assures that:
The contractor, sub recipient or subcontractor shall not discriminate on the
basis of race, color, national origin, or sex in the performance of this contract.
The contractor shall carry out applicable requirements of 49 CFR part 26 in
the award and administration of DOT-assisted contracts. Failure by the
contractor to carry out these requirements is a material breach of this
contract, which may result in the termination of this contract or such other
remedy as the recipient deems appropriate.
c. PARTY must include the above assurance in each contract/agreement the PARTY
enters.
(4) Solicitation for Subcontracts, Including Procurement of Materials and Equipment: In all
solicitations, either by competitive bidding, or negotiation, made by the PARTY for work to be
performed under a subcontract, including procurements of materials, or leases of equipment,
each potential subcontractor or supplier will be notified by the PARTY of the PARTY's obligation
under this contract/agreement and all Acts and Regulations of the United States and the State of
Montana related to Non-Discrimination.
(5) Information and Reports: The PARTY will provide all information and reports required by the
Acts, Regulations, and directives issued pursuant thereto and will permit access to its books,
records, accounts, other sources of information and its facilities as may be determined by MDT
or relevant US DOT Administration to be pertinent to ascertain compliance with such Acts,
Regulations, and instructions. Where any information required of a contractor is in the exclusive
possession of another who fails or refuses to furnish the information, the PARTY will so certify to
MDT or relevant US DOT Administration, as appropriate, and will set forth what efforts it has
made to obtain the information.
(6) Sanctions for Noncompliance: In the event of a PARTY's noncompliance with the Non-
discrimination provisions of this contract/agreement, MDT will impose such sanctions as it or the
relevant US DOT Administration may determine to be appropriate, including, but not limited to:
a. Withholding payments to the PARTY under the contract/agreement until the PARTY
complies; and/or
b. Cancelling, terminating, or suspending the contract/agreement, in whole or in part.
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(7) Pertinent Non-Discrimination Authorities:
During the performance of this contract/agreement, the PARTY, for itself, its assignees, and
successor in interest, agrees to comply with the following non-discrimination statues and
authorities; including but not limited to:
Federal
- Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C. § 2000d et seq., 78 stat. 252), (prohibits
discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin); and 49 CFR Part 21;
- The Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970, (42
U.S.C. §4601), (prohibits unfair treatment of persons displaced or whose property has been
acquired because of Federal or Federal-aid programs and projects);
- Federal-Aid Highway Act of 1973, (23 U.S.C. § 324 et seq.), (prohibits discrimination on the
basis of sex);
- Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, (29 U.S.C. § 794 et seq.), as amended, (prohibits
discrimination on the basis of disability); and 49 CFR Part 27;
- The Age Discrimination Act of 1975, as amended, (42 U.S.C. § 6101 et seq.), (prohibits
discrimination on the basis of age);
- Airport and Airways Improvement Act of 1982, (49 U.S.C. §471, Section 47123), as amended,
(prohibits discrimination based on race, creed, color, national origin, or sex);
- The Civil Rights Restoration Act of 1987, (PL 100-209), (broadened the scope, coverage, and
applicability of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, The Age Discrimination Act of 1975, and
Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, by expanding the definition of the terms
"programs or activities" to include all of the programs or activities of the Federal-aid recipients,
sub-recipients, and contractors, whether such programs or activities are Federally funded or
not);
- Titles II and III of the Americans with Disabilities Act, which prohibits discrimination on the basis
of disability in the operation of public entities, public and private transportation systems, places
of public accommodation, and certain testing entities (42 U.S.C. §§ 12131-12189) as
implemented by Department of Transportation regulations at 49 CFR parts 37 and 38;
- The Federal Aviation Administration's Non-Discrimination statute (49 U.S.C. § 47123) (prohibits
discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, and sex);
- Executive Order 12898, Federal Actions to Address Environmental Justice in Minority
Populations and Low-Income Populations, which prevents discrimination against minority
populations by discouraging programs, policies, and activities with disproportionately high and
adverse human health or environmental effects on minority and low-income populations;
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Rev.01/2017
- Executive Order 13166, Improving Access to Services for Persons with Limited English
Proficiency, and resulting agency guidance, national origin discrimination includes discrimination
because of Limited English Proficiency(LEP). To ensure compliance with Title VI, you must
take reasonable steps to ensure that LEP persons have meaningful access to your programs
(70 Fed. Reg. at 74087 to 74100);
- Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, as amended, which prohibits you from
discriminating because of sex in education programs or activities (20 U.S.C. § 1681 et seq.).
- Executive Order 13672 prohibits discrimination in the civilian federal workforce on the basis of
gender identity and in hiring by federal contractors on the basis of both sexual orientation and
gender identity.
State
- Mont. Code Ann. §49-3-205 Governmental services;
- Mont. Code Ann. §49-3-206 Distribution of governmental funds;
- Mont. Code Ann. § 49-3-207 Nondiscrimination provision in all public contracts.
(8) Incorporation of Provisions: The PARTY will include the provisions of paragraph one through
seven in every subcontract, including procurements of materials and leases of equipment, unless
exempt by the Acts, the Regulations and/or directives issued pursuant thereto. The PARTY will
take action with respect to any subcontract or procurement as MDT or the relevant US DOT
Administration may direct as a means of enforcing such provisions including sanctions for
noncompliance. Provided, that if the PARTY becomes involved in, or is threatened with litigation
by a subcontractor, or supplier because of such direction, the PARTY may request MDT to enter
into any litigation to protect the interests of MDT. In addition, the PARTY may request the United
States to enter into the litigation to protect the interests of the United States.
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MD7* Montana Department of Transportation Michael T.Tooley,Director
2701 Prospect Avenue Steve Bullock, Governor
PO Box 201001
Helena MT 59620-1001
October 13, 2017
David Fine
Economic Development
City of Bozeman
PO Box 1230
Bozeman, MT 59771
Subject: N 7tn Avenue Corridor Streetscape (N-118)
Executed Agreement Distribution
Dear David
Enclosed is the fully executed City/State Memorandum of Agreement for the N 7tn
Avenue Corridor (N-118) Streetscape Projects and Maintenance for your records.
The encroachment permit for the streetscape work between Peach St and Short St is out
for environmental review. I have requested an expedited review to allow you to keep
your project on schedule. As soon as the review is completed I will complete my
processing of the permit and forward it to the Bozeman Area Office for the final
completion of the processing and issuance of the permit at their discretion.
Please contact me if you have any questions, or concerns. You can reach me at
(406)444-9456 or email at jrileV�a mt.gov.
Sincerely,
Jean A. Riley, P.E.
Transportation Planning Engineer
Policy, Program & Performance Analysis Bureau
Enclosure: Executed Agreement
Copies: Jeff Ebert, P.E. — Butte District Administrator
Joe Walsh — Butte District Engineering Services Engineer
Kyle Demars — Bozeman Area Maintenance Chief
File
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Phone:(4061 444-3423 TTY: (800)335-7592
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