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Commission Memorandum
REPORT TO: Honorable Mayor and City Commission
FROM: Brit Fontenot, Director of Economic Development
SUBJECT: Montana Department of Commerce, Big Sky Economic Development
Trust Fund Program Grant Award to the Gibson Brands, Inc., Contract #
MT‐BSTF‐1‐20‐25
MEETING DATE: April 20, 2020
AGENDA ITEM TYPE: Consent
RECOMMENDATION:
Authorize the City Manager, or their designee, to sign the Montana Department
of Commerce Big Sky Economic Development Trust Fund program contract and
authorize the City Manager, or their designee, to execute additional documents
required to facilitate and manage the BSTF grant award to Gibson Brands, Inc.
BACKGROUND:
On November 18, 2019 the City Commission approved Resolution
5115 authorizing the submittal and administration of the Big Sky Economic
Development Trust Fund (“BSTF”) grant application by the Prospera Business Network
(“Prospera”) on behalf of Gibson Brands, Inc. (Exhibit 1)
On January 21 and January 27, 2020 the Office of the Governor and the
Department of Commerce respectively, notified the City of Bozeman that the City’s
application, facilitated by Prospera, was approved and Gibson Brands, Inc. was awarded
up to $225,000 in BSTF Category I, Job Creation funding by the Montana Department of
Commerce (DoC). (Exhibits 2 and 3) Gibson Brands, Inc. agrees to create up to 45 net
new full time jobs in the next year that meet or exceed the BSTF wage rate of $19.80 per
hour, including employee benefits.
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As part of the administration of the BSTF grant, the DoC and Prospera require
the sponsoring entity, the City of Bozeman (the “City”), to enter into several agreements
with the DoC, Prospera and Gibson Brands, Inc., including the attached contract
document. (Exhibits 4 and 5)
During the term of the contract, Gibson Brands, Inc. endeavors to create up to
45 eligible net new jobs in their expanded Bozeman facility. The total amount to be
reimbursed to the assisted business under the Contract shall be up to $19.80 per eligible
net new job created by the assisted business for documented costs with reimbursement
not to exceed a total of $225,000, minus grant administration fees for the entire
Contract.
A net new job must pay the average weekly wage that meets or exceeds the
lesser of 170% of Montana's current minimum wage *AND/OR* the current average
weekly wage of the county in which the employees are to be principally employed. The
value of employee benefits can be included in this wage. The current average annual,
weekly and hourly wage thresholds may be obtained through the BSTF program web
site at https://marketmt.com/BSTF or may be requested from the Department. These
figures are based upon the average weekly wage data produced by the Montana
Department of Labor and Industry for the most current year available.
An eligible net new job is defined as the following:
1. A job that is new to the company and has not been filled prior to the BSTF
notice of award effective date;
2. A permanent, full time job, meaning a predominantly year‐round position
requiring an average of 35 hours of work each week, and
3. A new job pays the BSTF required wage rates.
THE PROSPERA BUSINESS NETWORK:
The City and Prospera work collaboratively on numerous economic development
projects including past BSTF grants. As they have in the past, Prospera will provide grant
administration, contract management and reporting under the BSTF requirements.
Additionally, Prospera currently manages the City’s Revolving Loan Fund.
Once the grant is funded, Prospera will administer the BSTF grant, contracts and
satisfy reporting elements of the BSTF award. Through the Economic Development
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Department, the City will maintain oversight of the Prospera management of the BSTF
grant award as the recipient entity for the grant funds, as required by the DoC.
GRANT AGREEMENTS:
The following agreements must be entered into by the City to complete the
grant and provide the award to Gibson Brands, Inc.:
Montana Department of Commerce Big Sky Economic Development Trust Fund
Program Document, referred to as the Contract (# MT‐BSTF ‐1‐20‐25), provides the
Category 1 funding to the City.
There are additional documents wherein the DoC will require City approval.
Authorization of this Consent item also authorizes the City Manager, or their designee,
to execute all additional documents to facilitate the grant award including:
1. The Management Plan identifies the grant management requirements of
the City, Prospera, and Gibson Brands, Inc.;
2. The Business Assistance Agreement between the City and Gibson Brands,
Inc. details the conditions Gibson Brands, Inc. must adhere to in order to
obtain the grant funds including the number of jobs, the salaries for the
jobs, the use of the funds, reporting, and other issues; and
3. The signed Budget Amendment Form reconciles the incoming grant funds
with the City’s overall budget. (Exhibit 6)
UNRESOLVED ISSUES: None
ALTERNATIVES: As proposed by the City Commission
FISCAL EFFECTS: As part of the contract, Prospera will earn administrative fees based
upon the number of net new jobs Gibson Brands, Inc. creates over the next year.
Additionally, minimal City staff time is required to provide the appropriate review of
documents and approvals.
Please note that the Big Sky Trust Fund support provided by the City of Bozeman,
in longstanding partnership with Prospera, is not without financial risk, although the City
and Prospera work closely together with the assisted business to minimize the risk. If
the number of jobs identified in the contract is not filled by the assisted business, but
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grant dollars are received by the assisted business, the contract between the assisted
business and the City of Bozeman contains the following financial restoration sections:
Section 8 Conditions on Method of Reimbursement:
If the Assisted Business creates an eligible new job but fails to
sustain that job for the requisite duration, then the Contractor
shall reimburse the Department all funds received for that job. If
the Assisted Business fails to create the required number of jobs,
then the Contractor shall reimburse the Department the
difference between the total amount advanced and the amount
attributable to actual jobs created. If the Assisted Business ceases
operation at the Project Site, then the Contractor shall reimburse
the Department all funds received under this Contract.
AND
Section 3 Compensation and Consideration:
c. The Assisted Business agrees that if the local government or
tribal government request the funds before the jobs are
created, and the Department agrees to that request, the local
or tribal government and the assisted business receiving BSTF
financial assistance are liable for the full amount of the award
that is advanced by the Department, if the assisted business:
1. Fails to create or maintain the number of net
new eligible jobs as specified in the executed
contract and assistance agreement, or
2. Fails to inject the required amount of match into
the project as specified in the executed contract
and assistance agreement.
Additionally the Department may recapture funds if:
a. At the end of the contract period the Department has
overpaid based on the number of net new jobs at the end of
the contract period.
b. The business ceases operations at the Project Site within the
contract period.
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EXHIBITS:
1) November 18, 2019 packet material (Resolution 5115);
2) Governor’s Office Letter of Award dated January 21, 2020;
3) Montana Department of Commerce Letter of Award dated January 27, 2020;
4) Montana Department of Commerce, Big Sky Economic Development Trust Fund
Program Contract # MT‐BSTF‐1‐20‐25;
5) Business Assistance Agreement and Management Plan; and
6) Signed Big Sky Trust Fund Budget Amendment.
Report compiled on: 04‐10‐20
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Steve Bullock Mike Cooney
GOVERNOR LT. GOVERNOR
STATE CAPITOL • P.O. BOX 200801 • HELENA, MONTANA 59620-0801 TELEPHONE: 406-444-3111 • FAX: 406-444-5529 • WEBSITE: WWW.MT.GOV
OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR
STATE OF MONTANA
January 21, 2020 Mayor Chris Mehl
City of Bozeman P O Box 1230 Bozeman, MT 59771-1230
RE: Notice of Big Sky Economic Development Trust Fund Grant Award for Gibson Brand, Inc.
Dear Mayor Mehl: Congratulations! On behalf of the State of Montana, it is my pleasure to notify you that the City of Bozeman has been awarded up to $225,000 from the Montana Department of Commerce – Big Sky Economic Development Trust Fund (BSTF) Program to assist Gibson Brand, Inc. This award, effective January 14, 2020, is for Gibson Brand, Inc. to purchase equipment and for wage reimbursement that will enable the business to create 45 net new BSTF eligible jobs within one year. My administration’s Main Street Montana business plan is built on the idea that public-private partnerships are key to growing Montana’s economy. Every project funded through BSTF is a step toward the plan’s goals of creating opportunities for today’s workforce to be stronger and more competitive for our next generation of
entrepreneurs. I want to personally thank you for partnering with the state to create jobs for Montanans. The City of Bozeman will be contacted directly with more information in the coming weeks by the BSTF staff.
If you should have any questions, please contact Jenny Pelej, Division Administrator. Jenny can be reached at (406) 841-2896 or by email at jpelej@mt.gov.
Again, congratulations and good luck on the successful completion of your project. Sincerely,
STEVE BULLOCK Governor
cc: Bryan Follis, Gibson Brand, Inc. Alexa Freeburg, Prospera Business Network Annmarie Robinson, Big Sky Economic Development Trust Fund Program
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Big Sky Economic Development Trust Fund Program Contract #MT-BSTF-1-20-25
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MONTANA DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
BIG SKY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT TRUST FUND PROGRAM
CONTRACT # MT-BSTF-1-20-25
This Contract is entered into by City of Bozeman, P O Box 1230, Bozeman, Montana
59771-1230 (the “Contractor”), and the Montana Department of Commerce, Helena,
Montana (the “Department”).
The Contractor and the Department hereby agree to the following terms:
Section 1. PURPOSE
The purpose of this Contract is to provide funding for Big Sky Economic Development
Trust Fund (BSTF) Program (the Program) Economic Development Job Creation
Project activities approved by the Department which the Contractor has applied for project
funds pursuant to Sections 90-1-201 et seq., Montana Code Annotated (MCA).
Program funds have been awarded to assist the Contractor and Gibson Brands, Inc.,
1894 Orville Way, Bozeman, MT 59715 (the “Assisted Business”) with purchase of
equipment and for wage reimbursement and the creation of jobs in Montana.
The Assisted Business has agreed to create 45 eligible net new jobs at the project site
located in Bozeman (the “Project Site”) in the Contractor’s jurisdictional area within the
Contract time period. An eligible net new job is defined as one that is new to the company
and has not been filled before January 14, 2020. Eligible new job criteria is a full-time
job, meaning a predominantly year-round position requiring an average of 35 hours of
work each week, and pays wages that meet or exceed $19.80 per hour, including
employee benefits that meet the requirements of the Employee Retirement Income
Security Act of 1974, 29 U.S.C. 1001, et seq.
In addition, the Contractor and the Assisted Business have agreed to a total new
investment at the Project Site, which is equal to or greater than $1 for every $1 of BSTF
financial assistance received, within this Contract time period.
Section 2. SCOPE OF WORK
The Contractor hereby agrees to engage in Project activities as set forth in the
Contractor’s application, including any written modifications resulting from the review of
the application by the Department for Project assistance, all of which, by this reference
are made a part hereof.
The major components of the Project include the purchase of equipment and for wage
reimbursement and documentation that the matching requirement has been met and
documentation of eligible job creation in Bozeman, Montana, and the administration of
this Contract.
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The Contractor, at the request of and in the manner prescribed by Department, shall
install and display temporary signage providing recognition of the support provided by
Department.
Section 3. AUTHORITY
This Contract is issued under authority of Title 90, Chapter 1, Part 2, Montana Code
Annotated, and the Administrative Rules of Montana, Title 8, Chapter 99.
Section 4. APPLICATION INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE
The Contractor’s application for Program assistance and all appendices thereto, including
any written modifications resulting from the review of the application by the Department
(collectively, the “Project”), is incorporated into this Contract by this reference and the
representations made therein are binding on the Contractor.
Section 5. ACCEPTANCE OF PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
(a) The Contractor shall comply with all applicable local, state, tribal, and federal laws,
regulations, ordinances, and resolutions, and all administrative directives and
procedures established by the Department, including all the provisions, guidelines
and requirements set forth on the Program’s website: http://bstf.mt.gov.
(b) The Contractor expressly agrees to repay to the Department any funds advanced
under this Contract that the Contractor, or its contractors, subcontractors, or sub
recipient entities, or any public or private agent or agency to which it delegates
authority to carry out portions of this Contract, expends in violation of the terms of
this Contract, the statutes and regulations governing the Program, or any
applicable local, state, tribal, or federal requirements.
Section 6. EFFECTIVE DATE AND TIME OF PERFORMANCE
(a) This Contract shall take effect on January 14, 2020 and will terminate upon
completion of the final closeout by the Department, or by January 14, 2021,
whichever comes first, unless otherwise terminated in accordance with the terms
of this Contract.
(b) All Program award monies must be expended by the Contractor within the timeline
specified in the Contractor’s application, which by reference is made a part of this
Contract. The Contractor may modify the implementation schedule set forth in the
Contractor’s application only upon obtaining prior approval of the Department.
(c) Each party, after termination of this Contract, remains subject to and obligated to
comply with all legal and continuing contractual obligations arising in relation to its
duties and responsibilities that may arise under the contract including, but not
limited to, record retention, audits, and indemnification.
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d) The Department reserves the right to extend this Contract based on but not limited
to the Contractor’s performance of the contracted activities, the Contractor’s
compliance with program requirements and the availability of program funding.
Section 7. BUDGET
(a) The total amount to be awarded to the Contractor under this Contract will not
exceed $225,000.00 to be used as follows:
• Up to $208,350.00 (or $4,630.00 per job) to assist the Assisted Business with
the purchase of equipment and for wage reimbursement; and
• Up to $16,650.00 (or $370.00 per job) for eligible administrative expenses.
(b) The Project budget is set forth in the application, as submitted by the Contractor
and approved by the Department, and as specifically incorporated by this
reference. The Department must approve budget adjustments to the Project in
advance. To obtain approval of a budget adjustment, the Contractor shall describe
the rationale for a budget adjustment in writing to the Department.
(c) Any Project expenses the Contractor fails to incur on or before January 14, 2021
will revert to the Big Sky Economic Development Trust Fund.
Section 8. CONDITIONS ON METHOD OF REIMBURSEMENT
(a) The total amount to be awarded to the Contractor under the Contract shall be up
to $5,000.00 per eligible net new job created by the Assisted Business for
documented costs with reimbursement not to exceed a total of $225,000.00 for the
entire Contract. The Department will not reimburse the Contractor for any costs
incurred prior to January 14, 2020, nor for any expenses not included in the
approved budget or not clearly and accurately supported by the Contractor’s
records.
(b) The Contractor and the Assisted Business shall satisfy the matching funds
requirements consistent with the purposes expressed in the application during the
period of the Contract and shall meet or exceed the 1:1 required match ratio.
(c) Unless otherwise authorized by the Department, the Contractor may receive award
funds periodically over the Contract period only upon documenting the expenditure
of the required matching funds and the creation of the eligible net new jobs by the
Assisted Business, and after incurring eligible expenses.
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(d) The Department will use funds appropriated for the Program to fund awards to
those entities that have received a Notice of Award letter. The Contractor
acknowledges that its access to Program funds is subject to their availability.
(e) The Department agrees that, if and when the funds described in paragraph (a) of
this Section are available, the Department will authorize the Contractor to request
payment from Program funding awarded for the Contractor’s Project. In requesting
reimbursement, the Contractor will follow the instructions supplied by the
Department.
(f) The Contractor shall satisfy the matching funds requirements consistent with the
purposes expressed in the Contractor’s application during the period of the
Contract.
(g) The Department will only release funds to reimburse eligible and documented
costs. Funds can be requested by sending a Request for Payment, in the format
prescribed by the Department, signed by duly authorized representatives of the
Contractor.
(h) As further set forth in Section 5 ACCEPTANCE OF PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS,
and Section 24 TERMINATION OF CONTRACT, if the Contractor fails to or is
unable to comply with any of the terms and conditions of this Contract, any costs
incurred will be the Contractor’s sole responsibility and the Contractor agrees to
repay to the Department any funds advanced under the Contract.
(i) The Project funds may not be used to cover any costs incurred by the Contractor
prior to January 14, 2020, for any expenses not included in the Contractor’s
application or an approved adjustment thereto, or for any expenses not clearly and
adequately supported by the Contractor’s records.
(j) Once the Department has determined a Request for Payment to be complete, the
Department is allowed thirty (30) working days to process a Request for Payment.
The Contractor shall provide signatory and banking information at the time of
Contract execution in order to facilitate electronic funds transfer payments. The
Department may withhold payments to the Contractor if the Contractor has
breached the terms of this Contract.
(k) If actual Project expenses are less than projected in the budget, the Department,
at its discretion, may reduce the amount of BSTF funds to be provided to the
Contractor accordingly.
(l) If the Department determines that the Contractor has failed to satisfactorily carry
out its responsibilities under this Contract, the Department may withhold payment
to the Contractor until such time as the parties agree on a plan to remedy the
deficiency.
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(m) The Department reserves the right to withdraw a commitment of any Program
funds for projects not ready to proceed within three (3) months after the date of
tentative award.
(n) If the Assisted Business creates an eligible new job but fails to sustain that job for
the requisite duration, then the Contractor shall reimburse the Department all funds
received for that job. If the Assisted Business fails to create the required number
of jobs, then the Contractor shall reimburse the Department the difference between
the total amount advanced and the amount attributable to actual jobs created. If
the Assisted Business ceases operation at the Project Site, then the Contractor
shall reimburse the Department all funds received under this Contract.
(o) At the request of the Department, Requests for Payment for contracted or
subcontracted services must attach appropriate documentation demonstrating
compliance with contract requirements.
(p) The Contractor may not use monies provided through this Contract as payment for
Project costs that are reimbursed from other sources.
(q) The Department will withhold ten percent (10%) of the total amount awarded to the
Contractor until the Department approves the complete job creation and all tasks
outlined in Section 2 SCOPE OF WORK are completed by the Contractor and
approved by the Department.
Section 9. REPORTING REQUIREMENTS
(a) Quarterly Project Progress Reports. Unless otherwise specified by the
Department, the Contractor will also submit Project Progress Reports quarterly to
the Department until the Contractor receives Contract closeout approval from the
Department. The Project Progress Report must be provided on or before April
30th to cover the January 1-March 31 reporting period, July 31st to cover the April
1-June 30 reporting period, October 31st to cover the July 1-September 30
reporting period, and January 31st to cover the October 1-December 31 reporting
period, for each year of the Contract period and at closeout of the Contract. These
reports will describe the status of the activities set forth in Section 2 SCOPE OF
WORK, including, at a minimum:
• Certified employment documentation from the Assisted Business that includes
the breakdown of jobs created, using the Job Status Spreadsheet and
accompanying Job Certification Form; Written Progress Report that should
include the following items:
o detailing progress towards achieving the hiring objectives and project
goals that were described in the application;
o projected completion date;
o any difficulties encountered in working towards these goals;
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o any changes within the assisted business structure, business name
or changes to its registration with the Montana Secretary of State’s
office;
o any other pertinent information
(b) The employment level of Gibson Brand, Inc. one day prior to the contract effective
date of January 14, 2020 is 144 permanent, full-time employees onsite, per the
certified baseline job report.
(c) The report must also describe any significant problems encountered in carrying
out the Project and the scope of any necessary modifications the Contractor is
requesting in the SCOPE OF WORK, BUDGET, or Project implementation
schedule. The State, at its discretion, may decline to honor the final ten percent
(10%) Request for Payment if any required project progress reports have not been
submitted.
(d) Request for Payment with Report. Request for Payment with reports must include
all items listed in Section 9(a), plus the following:
• The Request for Payment Form signed by two authorized representatives,
• Project Progress Report detailing progress towards achieving the hiring
objectives and project goals that were described in the application as well as
describing any difficulties encountered in working towards these goals,
• Approved documentation verifying eligible costs were incurred,
• Documentation of matching funds expended to date.
(e) Project Closeout. Upon completion of the final Project, the Contractor will submit
a signed final Project Completion Report. The Project Completion report should
include all items in Section 9(a) and (c), with a request for payment for the final
10% of the award.
• Once the Department accepts the final Project Completion Report and the final
payment is processed, the Contractor will complete a Closeout Certification
Form.
• Once the Department approves the Closeout Certification Form from the
Contractor, the Department will officially closeout the project and send a letter
of closeout to the Contractor.
The Department may request additional documentation, when in the exercise of its
judgment such documentation is needed to confirm performance.
To assist the Department with program performance reporting, the BSTF award recipient
may be required to provide annual project updates for 3 years after the close of the
contract.
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Section 10. LIAISONS
The contact persons for this Contract are:
For the Department:
Annmarie Robinson (or successor)
Section Manager, Big Sky Economic Development Trust Fund Program, MDOC
P.O. Box 200505
Helena, MT 59620-0505
406-841-2250
For the Contractor:
Chris Mehl (or successor)
Mayor, City of Bozeman
P O Box 1230
Bozeman, MT 59771-1230
406-581-4992
Section 11. PROJECT MEETINGS
(a) Progress Meetings. During the term of the Contract, the Department may plan and
schedule progress meetings with the Contractor to discuss the progress made by
the Contractor and the Department in the performance of their respective
obligations. These progress meetings may include the parties’ liaisons and any
other additional personnel involved in the performance of the contract as required.
At each such meeting, the Contractor may be requested to provide the Department
with a written status report that identifies any problem or circumstance
encountered by the Contractor, or of which the Contractor gained knowledge
during the period since the last such status report, which may prevent the
Contractor from completing any of its obligations or may generate charges in
excess of those previously agreed to by the parties. Contractor may be requested
to identify the amount of excess charges, if any, and the cause of any identified
problem or circumstance and the steps taken to remedy the same.
(b) Technical or Contractual Problems. The Contractor is required to meet with the
Department’s liaison to resolve technical or contractual problems that may occur
during the term of the Contract, at no additional cost to the Department. Meetings
will occur as problems arise and will be coordinated by the Department. Failure to
participate in problem resolution meetings or failure to make a good faith effort to
resolve problems may result in termination of the Contract.
Section 12. ACCESS TO AND RETENTION OF RECORDS
The Contractor shall create and maintain records of the services covered by this Contract,
including but not limited to financial records, supporting documents, and such other
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records as are required by law or other authority, and to provide the Department, Montana
Legislative Auditor, or their authorized agent’s access to any records necessary to
determine contract compliance. (Mont. Code Ann. § 18-1-118.) The Contractor agrees
to create and retain records supporting the services rendered or supplies delivered for a
period of three (3) years after either the completion date of the Contract or the conclusion
of any claim, litigation, or exception relating to the Contract taken by the State of Montana
or third party, whichever is later. These records will be kept in the Contractor’s offices in
City of Bozeman, Montana.
Section 13. PROJECT MONITORING
(a) The Department or any of its authorized agents may monitor and inspect all phases
and aspects of the Contractor’s performance to determine compliance with the
SCOPE OF WORK, the proper use of Program funds, and other technical and
administrative requirements of this Contract, including the adequacy of the
Contractor’s records and accounts. The Department will advise the Contractor of
any specific areas of concern and provide the Contractor opportunity to propose
corrective actions acceptable to the Department.
(b) Failure by the Contractor to proceed with reasonable promptness to take
necessary corrective actions shall be a default. If the Contractor’s corrective
actions remain unacceptable, the Department may terminate this Contract in whole
or in part, or reduce the contract price or award to reflect the reduced value of
services received.
Section 14. COMPLIANCE WITH APPLICABLE LAWS
The Contractor must, in performance of work under the Contract, fully comply with all
applicable federal, state, or local laws, rules and regulations, including Executive Order
No. 12-2015 Amending and Providing For Implementation of the Montana Sage Grouse
Conservation Strategy , the Montana Human Rights Act, the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the
Age Discrimination Act of 1975, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, and Section
504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act
(“Affordable Care Act”). Any subletting or subcontracting by the Contractor subjects
subcontractors to the same provisions. In accordance with Mont. Code Ann. § 49-3-207,
Executive Order No. 04-2016, the Grantee agrees that the hiring of persons to perform
the Contract will be made on the basis of merit and qualifications and there will be no
discrimination based upon race, color, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or medical conditions
related to childbirth, political or religious affiliation or ideas, culture, creed, social origin or
condition, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national
origin, ancestry, age, disability, military service or veteran status, or marital status.
The Affordable Care Act requires a Contractor, if Contractor is an applicable large
employer under the ACA, to provide healthcare coverage for its employees, who provide
services for the State and work for 30 or more hours per week. This coverage must also
cover the eligible employee’s dependents under the age of 26.
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The coverage must (a) meet the minimum essential coverage, minimum value, and
affordability requirements of the employer responsibility provisions under Section 4980H
of the Code (ACA), and (b) otherwise satisfy the requirements of the Code § 4980 H
(ACA) if provided by the State.
Section 15. AVOIDANCE OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST
The Contractor will comply with all applicable laws regarding the avoidance of conflict of
interest. In addition, the Contractor agrees that none of its officers, employees, or agents
will solicit or accept gratuities, favors, or anything of monetary value from contractors,
subcontractors, or potential contractors and subcontractors, who provide or propose to
provide services relating to the project funded under this Contract.
Section 16. ACCOUNTING, COST PRINCIPLES, AND AUDITING
(a) The Contractor, in accordance with Section 18-4-311, MCA and other authorities,
must maintain for the purposes of this Contract an accounting system of
procedures and practices that conforms to Generally Accepted Accounting
Principles (GAAP).
(b) The Department or any other legally authorized governmental entity or their
authorized agents may, at any time during or after the term of this Contract,
conduct, in accordance with Sections 2-7-503, 5-13-304, and 18-1-118, MCA and
other authorities, audits for the purposes of ensuring the appropriate
administration, expenditure of the monies, and delivery of services provided
through this Contract.
Section 17. OWNERSHIP AND PUBLICATION OF MATERIALS
All reports, information, data, and other materials prepared by the Contractor, or any of
its contractors or subcontractors, in furtherance of this Contract are the property of the
Contractor and the Department, which both have the royalty-free, nonexclusive, and
irrevocable right to reproduce, publish or otherwise use, and to authorize others to use,
in whole or part, such property and any information relating thereto. No material produced
in whole or part under this Contract may be copyrighted or patented in the United States
or in any other country without the prior written approval of the Department and the
Contractor.
Section 18. ASSIGNMENT, TRANSFER, AND SUBCONTRACTING
(a) The Contractor may not assign, transfer, delegate, or subcontract, in whole or part,
this Contract or any right or duty arising under this Contract, unless the Department
in writing approves the assignment, transfer, delegation, or subcontract.
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(b) Any assignment, transfer, delegation, or subcontract entered into by the Contractor
must be in writing, must be subject to the terms and conditions of this Contract,
and must contain any further conditions as may be required by the Department.
(c) The Department’s approval of any assignment, transfer, delegation, or subcontract
neither makes the Department a party to that contract nor creates any right, claim,
or interest in favor of any party to that contract against the Department.
(d) The Contractor must immediately notify the Department of any litigation concerning
any assignment, transfer, delegation, or subcontract.
Section 19. HOLD HARMLESS AND INDEMNIFICATION
The Contractor agrees to protect, defend, and save the Department, its elected and
appointed officials, agents, and employees, while acting within the scope of their duties
as such, harmless from and against all claims, demands, causes of action of any kind or
character, including the cost of defense thereof, to the extent arising in favor of the
Contractor’s employees or third parties on account of bodily or personal injuries, death,
or damage to property arising out of Contractor’s negligence in connection with services
performed or omissions of services or in any way resulting from the negligent acts or
omissions of the Contractor and/or its agents, employees, representatives, assigns,
contractors, subcontractors, except the sole negligence of the Department under this
agreement.
Section 20. INSURANCE
(a) General Requirements. Contractor shall maintain and shall assure that its
representatives, assigns, and subcontractors maintain for the duration of the
Contract, at their own cost and expense, liability insurance against claims for
injuries to persons or damages to property, which may arise from or in connection
with the performance of the duties and obligations in the Contract by Contractor,
its agents, employees, representatives, assigns, or subcontractors. This insurance
shall cover such claims as may be caused by any negligent act or omission. The
Department, its officers, officials, and employees are to be covered as additional
insured's for all claims arising out of the use of award proceeds provided by the
State of Montana.
(b) General Liability Insurance. At its sole cost and expense, the Contractor shall
purchase occurrence coverage with minimum combined single limits of $1 million
per occurrence and $2 million aggregate per year, or as established by statutory
Tort limits of $750,000 per claim and $1,500,000 per occurrence as provided by a
self-insurance pool insuring counties, cities, or towns, as authorized under Section
2-9-211, MCA.
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(c) Professional Liability Insurance. Contractor shall assure that any representatives,
assigns, and subcontractors performing professional services under this Contract
purchase occurrence coverage with combined single limits for each wrongful act
of $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 aggregate per year. Note: if
"occurrence" coverage is unavailable or cost prohibitive, the Contractor may
provide "claims made" coverage provided the following conditions are met: (I) the
commencement date of the contract must not fall outside the effective date of
insurance coverage and it will be the retroactive date for insurance coverage in
future years; and (2) the claims made policy must have a three (3) year tail for
claims that are made (filed) after the cancellation or expiration date of the policy.
(d) Property Insurance. At its sole cost and expense, the Contractor shall maintain
property and hazard insurance, including course of construction coverage, and
earthquake insurance in areas where there is a shaking level above 10g (see map
at http://www.rmtd.mt.gov/content/aboutus/publications/files/NEHRP.pdf) for loss
or damage for any building and all related improvements and contents therein on
the premises on a replacement cost basis throughout the term of the contract.
(e) General Provisions. All insurance coverage shall be placed with a carrier licensed
to do business in the State of Montana or by a domiciliary state and with a Best's
rating of at least A-, or by a public entity self-insured program either individually or
on a pool basis as provided by Title 2, MCA. All certificates and endorsements are
to be received by the Department prior to beginning any activity provided for under
the Contract. Contractor shall notify the Department immediately of any material
change in insurance coverage, such as changes in limits, coverage, change in
status of policy, etc. The Department reserves the right to request complete copies
of Contractor's insurance policy including endorsements at any time.
Section 21. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR
The Contractor and its employees or agents performing under this Contract are not
employees or agents of the Department. The Contractor will not claim to be an officer or
employee of the Department by reason of this Contract, nor will it make any claim of right,
privilege or benefit which would accrue to a civil service employee of the State of
Montana.
Section 22. DEBARMENT
The Contractor certifies and agrees to ensure during the term of this Contract that neither
it nor its principals, contractors, or subcontractors are debarred, suspended, proposed for
debarment, declared ineligible, or voluntarily excluded from participation in this Contract
by any governmental department or agency. If the Contractor cannot certify this
statement, it has attached a written explanation for review by the Department.
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Section 23. CONTRACT AMENDMENT
Except as otherwise set forth herein, this Contract may not be enlarged, modified, or
altered except upon written agreement by all parties to the Contract.
Section 24. TERMINATION OF CONTRACT
This Contract may only be terminated in whole or in part as follows:
(a) Termination Due to Loss or Reduction of Funding. The Department, at its sole
discretion, may terminate or reduce the scope of this Contract if available funding
sources are eliminated or reduced for any reason. If a termination or modification
is so required, the Department may, if sufficient program funds are available,
compensate the Contractor for eligible services rendered and actual, necessary,
and eligible expenses incurred as of the revised termination date. The Department
will notify the Contractor of the effective date of the termination or modification of
this Contract and, if a reduction in funding is required, will provide the Contractor
with a modified Project budget.
(b) Termination for Cause with Notice to Cure Requirement. The Department may
terminate this Contract for failure of the Contractor, its contractors, or
subcontractors to perform or comply with any of the services, duties, terms or
conditions contained in this Contract after giving the Contractor written notice of
the stated failure. The written notice will demand performance of the stated failure
within a specified period of time of not less than thirty (30) days. If the demanded
performance is not completed within the specified period, the termination is
effective at the end of the specified period.
(c) Effect of Termination. In the event of termination due to the Contractor's, its
contractors', or subcontractors' failure to perform or comply with any of the
services, duties, terms, or conditions of this Contract, the Contractor shall return
all funds received under this Contract. Any costs incurred will be the responsibility
of the Contractor. However, at its sole discretion, the Department may approve
requests by the Contractor for reimbursement of expenses incurred. The
Department’s decision to authorize payment of any costs incurred or to recover
expended Program funds will be based on a consideration of the extent to which
the expenditure of those funds represented a good faith effort of the Contractor to
comply with the any of those services, duties, terms, or conditions of this Contract,
and on whether the failure to comply with any of those services, duties, terms, or
conditions resulted from circumstances beyond the Contractor's control.
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Section 25. DEFAULT
Failure on the part of either party to perform the provisions of the Contract constitutes
default. Default may result in the pursuit of remedies for breach of contract as set forth
herein or as otherwise legally available, including but not limited to damages and specific
performance.
Section 26. NO WAIVER OF BREACH
No failure by the Department to enforce any provisions hereof after any event of breach
shall be deemed a waiver of its rights with regard to that event, or any subsequent event.
No express failure of any event of breach shall be deemed a waiver of any provision
hereof. No such failure or waiver shall be deemed a waiver of the right of the Department
to enforce each and all of the provisions hereof upon any further or other breach on the
part of the Contractor.
Section 27. COMPLIANCE WITH WORKERS’ COMPENSATION ACT
The Contractor accepts responsibility for supplying, and requiring all subcontractors to
supply, the Department with proof of compliance with the Montana Workers’
Compensation Act while performing work for the State of Montana. (Mont. Code Ann. §§
39-71-401, 39-71-405, and 39-71-417.) Neither the Contractor nor its employees are
employees of the State. The proof of insurance/exemption must be in the form of workers’
compensation insurance, an independent contractor exemption, or documentation of
corporate officer status and must be received by the Department within 10 working days
of the execution of this Contract, and must be kept current for the entire term of the
contract.
CONTRACTS WILL BE TERMINATED PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF
SECTION 24 TERMINATION OF CONTRACT IF THE CONTRACTOR FAILS TO
PROVIDE THE REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION WITHIN THE ALLOTTED TIME
FRAME.
Coverage may be provided through a private carrier or through the State Compensation
Insurance Fund (406) 444-6500. An exemption can be requested through the
Department of Labor and Industry, Employment Relations Division (406) 444-1446.
Corporate officers must provide documentation of their exempt status.
Section 28. FORCE MAJEURE
Neither party shall be responsible for failure to fulfill its obligations due to causes beyond
its reasonable control, including without limitation, acts or omissions of government or
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military authority, acts of God, materials shortages, transportation delays, fires, floods,
labor disturbances, riots, wars, terrorist acts, or any other causes, directly or indirectly
beyond the reasonable control of the non-performing party, so long as such party is using
its best efforts to remedy such failure or delays.
Section 29. SEPARABILITY
A declaration by any court, or any other binding legal forum, that any provision of the
Contract is illegal and void shall not affect the legality and enforceability of any other
provision of the Contract, unless the provisions are mutually dependent.
Section 30. NOTICE
All notices required under the provisions of the Contract must be in writing and delivered
to the parties’ liaisons identified herein either by first class mail or personal service.
Section 31. NO ARBITRATION
Unless otherwise agreed to in writing or provided for by law, arbitration is not available to
the parties as a method of resolving disputes that would arise under the Contract.
Section 32. REFERENCE TO CONTRACT
The Contract number must appear on all invoices, reports, and correspondence
pertaining to the Contract.
Section 33. JURISDICTION AND VENUE
This Contract is governed by the laws of Montana. The parties agree that any litigation
concerning this Contract must be brought in the First Judicial District in and for the County
of Lewis and Clark, State of Montana, and each party shall pay its own costs and attorney
fees. (Section 18-1-401, MCA).
Section 34. FUNDING ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
All materials developed wholly or in part by the funding provided under the Contract shall
state that “The funding for the (insert name of project) was funded (in part, if applicable)
by an award from the Montana Department of Commerce.” Any variations from this
language must be approved by the Department prior to use. The Department of
Commerce logo is also available for use upon request.
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Section 35. INTEGRATION
This contract contains the entire agreement between the parties, and no statements,
promises, or inducements of any kind made by either party, or the agents of either party,
not contained herein or in a properly executed amendment hereto are valid or binding.
Amendments to this contract must be signed by both parties.
IN WITNESS OF THE TERMS SET OUT ABOVE, the parties hereto have caused
this Contract to be executed on the dates set out below.
By: ________________________________________________________________
Chris Mehl Date
Mayor, City of Bozeman
ATTEST:
_______________________________________________________________
Mike Maas Date
Interim City Clerk
By: ________________________________________________________________
Tara Rice Date
Director, Montana Department of Commerce
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Contract Information Sheet
Division staff are required to complete the items in blue print.
Contract Number:MT-BSTF-1-20-25 Division:
Contractor's Name:City of Bozeman MOTBD
Contractor (Signee) Name:Chris Mehl
Contractor's Email:cmehl@bozeman.net
Contractor's Address:P O Box 1230 Vendor Number:
Contractor's Address 2:Bozeman, MT 59771 23437
Begin Date:
1/14/2020
Duns Number:N/A End Date: 1-14-21
(Federal Funds Required)
Current Term Amount:225,000.00 Absolute End Date:
Total Contract Value:225,000.00 N/A
Organization Number:535301 Original Contract FY:
RFP Number (if applicable):N/A FY__20____
Program Number:51 Funding Source:
Contract Type:Grant State
(Standard, Sole Source, Exigency, Term Contract, Lease, MOU, PO, Grant)(State, Federal, Both, Other)
Contract Usage:As Needed
(As Needed, Fixed, No Cost)
Liaison:Debi Davidson Program Manager:Annmarie Robinson
Liaison Email:ddavidson2@mt.gov Bureau Chief:Wayne Johnston
Liaison Phone:406-841-2792 Additional Email:arobinson3@mt.gov
bfontenot@bozeman.net
afreeburg@prosperamt.org
Mike Maas mmaas@bozeman.net
Signatures:Carbon Copies:
Division Adminstrator Liaison:
Fiscal Review Director (> $200K):
Legal Counsel Deputy Director (<$25K):
Deputy Director Perceptive
OBPP
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3/19/2020
3/19/2020
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Certificate Of Completion
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MT Dept of Commerce
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Chris Mehl
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