HomeMy WebLinkAbout09- Agreement between Dept. of the Army and City of Bozeman for Design and Construction Assistance for Water Reclamation FacilityAGREEMENT
BETWEEN
THE DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY
AND
THE CITY OF BOZEMAN, MONTANA FOR
DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION
ASSISTANCE
FOR THE
CITY OF BOZEMAN WATER RECLAMATION FACILITY, GALLATIN COUNTY,
BOZEMAN, MONTANA
THIS AGREEMENT is entered into this Sr day of tea-y 200 by and
between the Department of the Army (hereinafter the "Government"), represented by the U. S.
Army Engineer, Omaha District and the City of Bozeman, Montana (hereinafter the "Non
Federal Sponsor represented by the City Manager, City of Bozeman, Montana.
WITNESSETH, THAT:
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WHEREAS, the Secretary of the Army is authorized to provide design and construction
assistance, which may be in the form of grants or reimbursements of the Federal share of project
costs, for water related environmental infrastructure and resource protection and development
projects in Idaho, Montana, rural Nevada, New Mexico, and rural Utah (hereinafter the "Section
595 Program pursuant to Section 595 of the Water Resources Development Act of 1999, Public
Law 106 -53, as amended (hereinafter "Section 595
WHEREAS, Section 595 provides that the Secretary of the Army may provide assistance
for a water related environmental infrastructure and resource protection and development project
only if the project is publicly owned;
WHEREAS, Section 595 provides that $25,000,000 in Federal funds are authorized to be
appropriated for design and construction assistance for projects undertaken in Montana pursuant
to the Section 595 Program;
WHEREAS, the U.S. Army Engineer, Omaha District (hereinafter the "District
Engineer has determined that City of Bozeman Water Reclamation Facility in Gallatin County,
Bozeman, Montana (hereinafter the "Project as defined in Article I.A. of this Agreement) is
eligible for implementation under Section 595;
WHEREAS, Section 595 provides that the Secretary of the Army shall not provide
assistance for any water related environmental infrastructure and resource protection and
development projects until each non Federal sponsor has entered into a written agreement to
furnish its required cooperation for the project;
WHEREAS, Section 595 specifies the cost sharing requirements applicable to the Project
including that the Secretary of the Army shall afford credit for the reasonable costs of design
completed by the non Federal interest before entering into a written agreement with the
Secretary;
WHEREAS, Section 102 of the Energy and Water Development Appropriations Act,
2006, Public Law 109 -103, provides that credits and reimbursements afforded for all applicable
general authorities and under specific project authority shall not exceed $100,000,000 for all
applicable programs and projects in each fiscal year;
WHEREAS, the Government and the Non Federal Sponsor desire to enter into an
agreement (hereinafter the "Agreement for the provision of design and construction assistance
for the Project;
WHEREAS, the Government and Non Federal Sponsor have the full authority and
capability to perform as hereinafter set forth and intend to cooperate in cost sharing and
financing of the Project in accordance with the terms of this Agreement; and
WHEREAS, the Government and the Non Federal Sponsor, in connection with this
Agreement, desire to foster a partnering strategy and a working relationship between the
Government and the Non Federal Sponsor through a mutually developed formal strategy of
commitment and communication embodied herein, which creates an environment where trust and
teamwork prevent disputes, foster a cooperative bond between the Government and the Non
Federal Sponsor, and facilitate the successful implementation of the Project.
NOW, THEREFORE, the Government and the Non Federal Sponsor agree as follows:
ARTICLE I DEFINITIONS
A. The term "Project" shall mean the City of Bozeman Water Reclamation Facility in
Gallatin County, Bozeman, Montana as generally described in the Scope of Work, dated March
29, 2007 and approved by the District Engineer on /Mart 2J0 9
B. The term "total project costs" shall mean the sum of all costs incurred by the Non
Federal Sponsor and the Government in accordance with the terms of this Agreement that the
District Engineer determines are directly related to design and construction of the Project.
Subject to the provisions of this Agreement including audits conducted in accordance with
Article X.C. of this Agreement to determine the reasonableness, allocability, and allowability of
such costs, the term shall include, but is not necessarily limited to: the costs of the Non Federal
Sponsor's pre Agreement design work determined in accordance with Article II.N. of this
Agreement; the Non Federal Sponsor's design costs incurred after the effective date of this
Agreement; the Government's costs of review in accordance with Article II.A.1. of this
Agreement; the Government's costs of preparation of environmental compliance documentation
in accordance with Article II.A.2. of this Agreement; the Government's costs of inspection in
accordance with Article II.A.6. of this Agreement; the Government's costs of technical assistance
in accordance with Article II.A.1. and Article II.A.6. of this Agreement; the Non Federal
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Sponsor's and the Government's costs of investigations to identify the existence and extent of
hazardous substances in accordance with Article XIV.A.1. and Article XIV.A.2. of this
Agreement; the Non Federal Sponsor's and the Government's costs of historic preservation
activities in accordance with Article XVII.A. and Article XVII.B. of this Agreement; the Non
Federal Sponsor's construction costs; the Non Federal Sponsor's supervision and administration
costs; the Non Federal Sponsor's costs of identification of legal and institutional structures in
accordance with Article II.J. of this Agreement not incurred pursuant to any other agreement for
the Project; the Non Federal Sponsor's and the Government's costs of participation in the
Project Coordination Team in accordance with Article V of this Agreement; the Non Federal
Sponsor's costs of contract dispute settlements or awards; the value of lands, easements, rights
of -way, relocations, and permit costs determined in accordance with Article IV of this
Agreement but not to exceed 25 percent of total project costs; the Non Federal Sponsor's and the
Government's costs of audit in accordance with Article X.B. and Article X.C. of this Agreement;
and any other costs incurred by the Government pursuant to the provisions of this Agreement.
The term does not include any costs of activities performed under any other agreement for the
Project; any costs for operation, maintenance, repair, rehabilitation, or replacement of the
Project; any costs of establishment and maintenance of legal and institutional structures in
accordance with Article II.J. of this Agreement; any costs of betterments; any costs incurred in
advertising and awarding any construction contracts prior to the effective date of this Agreement;
any construction costs incurred prior to the effective date of this Agreement; any interest penalty
paid in accordance with Article VI.B.4. of this Agreement; any costs of dispute resolution under
Article VII of this Agreement; the Government's costs for data recovery activities in accordance
with Article XVII.D. and Article XVII.E. of this Agreement; or the Non Federal Sponsor's costs
of negotiating this Agreement.
C. The term "period of design and construction" shall mean the time from the effective
date of this Agreement to the date that construction of the Project is complete, as determined by
the Government, or the date that this Agreement is terminated in accordance with Article II.E. or
Article XIII or Article XIV.C. of this Agreement, whichever is earlier.
D. The term "highway" shall mean any highway, roadway, street, or way, including any
bridge thereof, that is owned by a public entity.
E. The term "relocation" shall mean providing a functionally equivalent facility to the
owner of a utility, cemetery, highway, railroad, or public facility when such action is authorized
in accordance with applicable legal principles of just compensation. Providing a functionally
equivalent facility may take the form of alteration, lowering, raising, or replacement and
attendant demolition of the affected facility or part thereof.
F. The term "betterment" shall mean a difference in the design or construction of an
element of the Project that results from the application of standards that the Government
determines exceed those that the Government would otherwise apply to the design or
construction of that element. The term does not include any design or construction for features
not included in the Project as defined in paragraph A. of this Article.
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G. The term "fiscal year" shall mean one year beginning on October 1 and ending on
September 30.
H. The term "Federal program funds" shall mean funds provided by a Federal agency,
other than the Department of the Army, plus any non Federal contribution required as a matching
share therefor.
I. The term "sufficient invoice" shall mean submission of all of the following three items:
(1) a written certification by the Non Federal Sponsor to the Government that it has made
specified payments to contractors, suppliers, or employees for performance of work in
accordance with this Agreement, or a written certification by the Non Federal Sponsor to the
Government that it has received bills from contractors, suppliers, or employees for performance
of work in accordance with this Agreement; (2) copies of all relevant invoices and evidence of
such payments or bills received; and (3) a written request for reimbursement for the amount of
such specified payments or bills received that identifies those costs that have been paid or will be
paid with Federal program funds.
J. The term "Section 595 Program Limit for Montana" shall mean the amount of Federal
funds authorized to be appropriated for projects undertaken in Montana pursuant to the Section
595 Program. As of the effective date of this Agreement, such amount is $25,000,000.
K. The term "Section 102 Limit" shall mean the annual limit on credits and
reimbursements imposed by Section 102 of the Energy and Water Development Appropriations
Act, 2006, Public Law 109 -103.
L. The term "pre- Agreement design work" shall mean the work performed prior to the
effective date of this Agreement by the Non Federal Sponsor that is directly related to design of
the Project and that was not performed pursuant to any other agreement for the Project.
ARTICLE II OBLIGATIONS OF THE GOVERNMENT AND
THE NON FEDERAL SPONSOR
A. Using its funds, the Non Federal Sponsor expeditiously shall design and construct the
Project in accordance with Federal laws, regulations, and policies.
1. The Non Federal Sponsor shall require all contractors to whom it awards
design contracts to provide 30 percent and 100 percent design information to enable in- progress
review of the design. The Government may participate in the review of the design at each stage
of completion and may provide technical assistance to the Non Federal Sponsor on an as- needed
basis until the end of the period of design and construction. The Government shall perform a
final review to verify that the design is complete and is necessary for the Project. Upon
completion of design, the Non Federal Sponsor shall furnish the District Engineer with copies of
the completed design.
2. Using information developed by the Non Federal Sponsor, the Government
shall develop and coordinate as required, an Environmental Assessment and Finding of No
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Significant Impact or an Environmental Impact Statement and Record of Decision, as necessary,
to inform the public regarding the environmental impacts of the Project in accordance with the
National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (hereinafter "NEPA The Non Federal Sponsor
shall not issue the solicitation for the first construction contract for the Project or commence
construction of the Project using the Non Federal Sponsor's own forces until all applicable
environmental laws and regulations have been complied with, including, but not limited to
NEPA and Section 401 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C. 1341).
3. The Non Federal Sponsor shall obtain all permits and licenses necessary for
the design and construction of the Project and, in the exercise of its rights and obligations under
this Agreement, shall comply with all applicable Federal, state, and local laws, regulations,
ordinances, and policies including the laws and regulations specified in Article XI of this
Agreement. As necessary to ensure compliance with such laws, regulations, ordinances, and
policies, the Non Federal Sponsor shall include appropriate provisions in its contracts for the
design and construction of the Project.
4. The Non Federal Sponsor shall afford the Government the opportunity to
review and comment on the solicitations for all contracts for the Project, including relevant plans
and specifications, prior to the Non Federal Sponsor's issuance of such solicitations. To the
extent possible, the Non Federal Sponsor shall afford the Government the opportunity to review
and comment on all proposed contract modifications, including change orders. In any instance
where providing the Government with notification of a contract modification is not possible prior
to execution of the contract modification, the Non Federal Sponsor shall provide such
notification in writing at the earliest date possible. To the extent possible, the Non Federal
Sponsor also shall afford the Government the opportunity to review and comment on all contract
claims prior to resolution thereof. The Non Federal Sponsor shall consider in good faith the
comments of the Government, but the contents of solicitations, award of contracts or
commencement of design or construction using the Non Federal Sponsor's own forces, execution
of contract modifications, resolution of contract claims, and performance of all work on the
Project shall be exclusively within the control of the Non Federal Sponsor.
5. At the time the Non Federal Sponsor furnishes a contractor with a notice of
acceptance of completed work for each contract for the Project, the Non Federal Sponsor shall
furnish a copy thereof to the Government.
6. The Government may perform periodic inspections to verify the progress of
construction and that the work is being performed in a satisfactory manner In addition, the
Government may provide technical assistance to the Non Federal Sponsor on an as- needed basis
until the end of the period of design and construction. Further, the Government shall perform a
final inspection to verify the completion of construction of the entire Project or completed
portion thereof as the case may be. The Non Federal Sponsor hereby gives the Government a
right to enter, at reasonable times and in a reasonable manner, upon property that the Non
Federal Sponsor now or hereafter owns or controls for the purpose of performing such
inspections.
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B. In accordance with Article III of this Agreement, the Non Federal Sponsor shall
provide all lands, easements, and rights -of -way, including those required for relocations, the
borrowing of material, and the disposal of dredged or excavated material, and shall perform or
ensure performance of all relocations that the Non Federal Sponsor and the Government jointly
determine to be required or to be necessary for construction, operation, and maintenance of the
Project. In addition, the Non Federal Sponsor shall obtain all permits necessary for construction,
operation, and maintenance of the Project on publicly owned or controlled lands.
C. The Government shall determine and include in total project costs any costs incurred
by the Non Federal Sponsor that the District Engineer determines are directly related to design
and construction of the Project, subject to the conditions and limitations of this paragraph.
1. Pursuant to paragraph A.6. of this Article, all work performed by the Non
Federal Sponsor for the Project is subject to on -site inspection and determination by the
Government that the work was accomplished in a satisfactory manner and is suitable for
inclusion in the Project.
2. The Non Federal Sponsor's costs for design and construction that may be
eligible for inclusion in total project costs shall be subject to an audit in accordance with Article
X.C. of this Agreement to determine the reasonableness, allocability and allowability of such
costs.
3. No costs shall be included in total project costs for any construction of the
Project that was performed prior to compliance with all applicable environmental laws and
regulations, including, but not limited to NEPA and Section 401 of the Federal Water Pollution
Control Act (33 U.S.C. 1341).
4. In the performance of all work for the Project, the Non Federal Sponsor must
comply with applicable Federal labor laws covering non Federal construction, including, but not
limited to, 40 U.S.C. 3141 -3148 and 40 U.S.C. 3701 -3708 (revising, codifying and enacting
without substantive change the provisions of the Davis -Bacon Act (formerly 40 U.S.C. 276a et
seq.), the Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act (formerly 40 U.S.C. 327 et seq.) and
the Copeland Anti- Kickback Act (formerly 40 U.S.C. 276c)). Notwithstanding any other
provision of this Agreement, inclusion of costs for construction in total project costs may be
withheld, in whole or in part, as a result of the Non Federal Sponsor's failure to comply with its
obligations under these laws.
5. The Non Federal Sponsor's costs for design and construction that may be
eligible for inclusion in total project costs pursuant to this Agreement are not subject to interest
charges, nor are they subject to adjustment to reflect changes in price levels between the time the
work is completed and the time the costs are included in total project costs.
6. The Government shall not include in total project costs any costs paid by the
Non Federal Sponsor using Federal program funds unless the Federal agency providing the
Federal portion of such funds verifies in writing that expenditure of such funds for such purpose
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is expressly authorized by Federal law.
D. The Government shall reimburse the Non Federal Sponsor, in accordance with Article
VI.B. of this Agreement, the amount necessary so that the Federal contribution towards total
project costs equals 75 percent; however, any reimbursement by the Government is subject to the
availability of funds and is limited by the Section 595 Program Limit for Montana
E. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Agreement, Federal financial participation
in the Project is limited by the following provisions of this paragraph.
1. As of the effective date of this Agreement, $4,785,000 of Federal funds have
been provided by the Congress of the United States (hereinafter the "Congress for the Section
595 Program in Montana of which $184,000 is currently projected to be available for the Project.
The Government makes no commitment to request Congress to provide additional Federal funds
for the Section 595 Program in Montana or the Project. Further, the Government's financial
participation in the Project is limited to the Federal funds that the Government makes available
to the Project.
2. In the event the Government projects that the amount of Federal funds the
Government will make available to the Project through the then current fiscal year, or the
amount of Federal funds the Government will make available for the Project through the
upcoming fiscal year, is not sufficient to meet the Federal share of total project costs and the
Federal share of costs for data recovery activities in accordance with Article XVII.D. and Article
XVII.E. of this Agreement that the Government projects to be incurred through the then current
or upcoming fiscal year, as applicable, the Government shall notify the Non Federal Sponsor in
writing of such insufficiency of funds and of the date the Government projects that the Federal
funds that will have been made available to the Project will be exhausted. Upon the exhaustion
of Federal funds made available by the Government to the Project, the Government's future
performance under this Agreement shall be suspended and the parties shall proceed in
accordance with Article XIII.B. of this Agreement. However, if the Government cannot make
available sufficient Federal funds to meet the Federal share of total project costs in the then
currentfiscal year solely due to the Section 102 Limit, only the Government's future performance
related to reimbursement pursuant to paragraph D. of this Article shall be suspended.
3. If the Government determines that the total amount of Federal funds provided
by Congress for the Section 595 Program in Montana has reached the Section 595 Program
Limit for Montana, and the Government projects that the Federal funds the Government will
make available to the Project within the Section 595 Program Limit for Montana will not be
sufficient to meet the Federal share of total project costs and the Federal share of costs for data
recovery activities in accordance with Article XVII.D. and Article XVII.E. of this Agreement, the
Government shall notify the Non Federal Sponsor in writing of such insufficiency of funds and
of the date the Government projects that the Federal funds that will have been made available to
the Project will be exhausted. Upon the exhaustion of Federal funds made available by the
Government to the Project within the Section 595 Program Limit for Montana, the parties shall
terminate this Agreement and proceed in accordance with Article XIII of this Agreement.
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F. During the period of design and construction, the Non Federal Sponsor shall prepare
and furnish to the Government for review a proposed Operation, Maintenance, Repair,
Rehabilitation and Replacement Manual (hereinafter the "OMRR &R Manual The failure of
the Non Federal Sponsor to prepare an OMRR &R Manual acceptable to the Government shall
not relieve the Non Federal Sponsor of its responsibilities for operation, maintenance, repair,
rehabilitation, and replacement of the entire completed Project, or any completed portion thereof
as the case may be, in accordance with the provisions of this Agreement.
G. Upon completion of construction and final inspection by the Government in
accordance with paragraph A.6. of this Article, the Non Federal Sponsor shall operate, maintain,
repair, rehabilitate, and replace the entire Project, or a completed portion thereof as the case may
be, in accordance with Article VIII of this Agreement. Further, after completion of all contracts
for the Project, copies of all of the Non Federal Sponsor's Written Notices of Acceptance of
Completed Work for all contracts for the Project that have not been provided previously shall be
provided to the Government.
H. Upon conclusion of the period of design and construction, the Government shall
conduct an accounting, in accordance with Article VI.C. of this Agreement, and furnish the
results to the Non Federal Sponsor.
I. The Non Federal Sponsor and the Government, in consultation with appropriate
Federal and State officials, shall develop a facilities or resource protection and development plan.
Such plan shall include necessary design, completion of all necessary NEPA compliance,
preparation of appropriate engineering plans and specifications, preparation of an OMRR &R
Manual, and any other matters related to design and construction of the Project in accordance
with this Agreement.
J. The Non Federal Sponsor shall identify, establish, and maintain such legal and
institutional structures as are necessary to ensure the effective long -term operation of the Project.
The Non Federal Sponsor shall provide to the Government a description of such legal and
institutional structures and such descriptions shall be included in the OMRR &R Manual prepared
by the Non Federal Sponsor. The Non Federal Sponsor's costs of identification of such legal
and institutional structures shall be included in total project costs and shared in accordance with
the provisions of this Agreement, subject to an audit in accordance with Article X.C. of this
Agreement to determine reasonableness, allocability, and allowability of costs. The Government
shall have no obligation under this Agreement for any costs of establishment and maintenance of
such legal and institutional structures.
K. The Non Federal Sponsor shall not use Federal program funds to meet any of its
obligations for the Project under this Agreement unless the Federal agency providing the Federal
portion of such funds verifies in writing that expenditure of such funds for such purpose is
expressly authorized by Federal law.
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L. The Non Federal Sponsor may request the Government to acquire lands, easements, or
rights -of -way or to perform relocations for the Project on behalf of the Non Federal Sponsor.
Such requests shall be in writing and shall describe the services requested to be performed or
provided. If in its sole discretion the Government elects to perform or provide the requested
services or any portion thereof, it shall so notify the Non Federal Sponsor in a writing that sets
forth any applicable terms and conditions, which must be consistent with this Agreement. In the
event of conflict between such a writing and this Agreement, this Agreement shall control. The
Non Federal Sponsor shall be solely responsible for all costs of the services performed or
provided by the Government under this paragraph and shall pay all such costs in accordance with
Article VI.D. of this Agreement. Notwithstanding the acquisition of lands, easements, or rights
of -way or performance of relocations by the Government, the Non Federal Sponsor shall be
responsible, as between the Government and the Non Federal Sponsor, for any costs of cleanup
and response in accordance with Article XIV.C. of this Agreement.
M. In the event that the Non Federal Sponsor elects to include betterments in the design
or construction of the Project during the period of design and construction, the Non Federal
Sponsor shall notify the Government in writing and describe the betterments it intends to design
and construct. The Non Federal Sponsor shall be solely responsible for all costs due to
betterments, including costs associated with obtaining permits therefor, and shall pay all such
costs without reimbursement by the Government.
N. The Government shall determine and include in total project costs the reasonable
costs incurred by the Non Federal Sponsor for pre Agreement design work, subject to the
conditions and limitations of this paragraph, that have not been incurred pursuant to any other
agreement for the Project. The Non Federal Sponsor in a timely manner shall provide the
Government with such documents as are sufficient to enable the Government to determine the
amount of costs to be included in total project costs for pre Agreement design work.
1. Pre Agreement design work shall be subject to a review by the Government to
verify that the work was accomplished in a satisfactory manner and is necessary for the Project.
2. Where the Non Federal Sponsor's cost for completed pre Agreement design
work is expressed as fixed costs plus a percentage of construction costs, the Non Federal Sponsor
shall renegotiate such costs with its Architect- Engineer based on actual costs.
3. The Non Federal Sponsor's costs for pre Agreement design work that may be
eligible for inclusion in total project costs shall be subject to an audit in accordance with Article
X.C. of this Agreement to determine the reasonableness, allocability and allowability of such
costs.
4. The Non Federal Sponsor's costs for pre Agreement design work that may be
eligible for inclusion in total project costs pursuant to this paragraph are not subject to interest
charges, nor are they subject to adjustment to reflect changes in price levels between the time the
pre- Agreement design work was completed and the time the costs are included in total project
costs.
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5. The Government shall not include in total project costs any costs for pre
Agreement design work paid by the Non Federal Sponsor using Federal program funds unless
the Federal agency providing the Federal portion of such funds verifies in writing that
expenditure of such funds for such purpose is expressly authorized by Federal law.
ARTICLE III LANDS, EASEMENTS, RIGHTS -OF -WAY, RELOCATIONS,
AND COMPLIANCE WITH PUBLIC LAW 91 -646, AS AMENDED
A. The Non Federal Sponsor and the Government jointly shall determine the lands,
easements, and rights -of -way required for construction, operation, and maintenance of the
Project, including those required for relocations, the borrowing of material, and the disposal of
dredged or excavated material. Upon reaching such determination, the Government shall provide
written confirmation to the Non Federal Sponsor thereof including a description of the lands,
easements, and rights -of -way jointly determined to be required. Prior to the issuance of the
solicitation for each contract for construction of the Project, or prior to the Non Federal Sponsor
incurring any financial obligations for construction of a portion of the Project using the Non
Federal Sponsor's own forces, the Non Federal Sponsor shall acquire all lands, easements, and
rights -of -way the Non Federal Sponsor and the Government jointly determine the Non Federal
Sponsor must provide for that work and shall certify in writing to the Government that said
interests have been acquired. Furthermore, prior to the end of the period of design and
construction, the Non Federal Sponsor shall acquire all lands, easements, and rights -of -way
required for construction, operation, and maintenance of the Project. The Non Federal Sponsor
shall ensure that lands, easements, and rights -of -way required for the Project and that were
provided by the Non Federal Sponsor are retained in public ownership for uses compatible with the
authorized purposes of the Project.
B. The Non Federal Sponsor and the Government jointly shall determine the relocations
necessary for construction, operation, and maintenance of the Project, including those necessary
to enable the borrowing of material or the disposal of dredged or excavated material. Upon
reaching such determination, the Government shall provide written confirmation to the Non
Federal Sponsor thereof including a description of the relocations jointly determined to be
necessary. Prior to the issuance of the solicitation for each contract for construction of the
Project, or prior to the Non Federal Sponsor incurring any financial obligations for construction
of a portion of the Project using the Non Federal Sponsor's own forces, the Non Federal Sponsor
shall prepare or ensure the preparation of plans and specifications for, and perform or ensure the
performance of, all relocations the Non Federal Sponsor and the Government jointly determine
to be necessary for that work and certify in writing to the Government that said work has been
performed. Furthermore, prior to the end of the period of design and construction, the Non
Federal Sponsor shall perform or ensure performance of all relocations necessary for
construction, operation, and maintenance of the Project.
C. The Non Federal Sponsor shall comply with the applicable provisions of the Uniform
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Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970, Public Law 91 -646,
as amended (42 U.S.C. 4601 4655), and the Uniform Regulations contained in 49 C.F.R. Part 24,
in acquiring lands, easements, and rights -of -way required for construction, operation, and
maintenance of the Project, including those required for relocations, the borrowing of material,
or the disposal of dredged or excavated material, and shall inform all affected persons of
applicable benefits, policies, and procedures in connection with said Act.
ARTICLE IV VALUE OF LANDS, EASEMENTS, RIGHTS -OF -WAY,
AND RELOCATIONS AND COSTS OF PERMITS
A. The Government shall include in total project costs the value of the lands, easements,
and rights -of -way that the Non Federal Sponsor and the Government jointly determine must be
provided by the Non Federal Sponsor pursuant to Article IILA. of this Agreement and the value
of the relocations that the Non Federal Sponsor and the Government jointly determine must be
performed by the Non Federal Sponsor or for which it must ensure performance pursuant to
Article III.B. of this Agreement. The Government also shall include in total project costs the
reasonable costs incurred by the Non Federal Sponsor that are associated with obtaining permits
pursuant to Article II.B. of this Agreement that are necessary for construction, operation, and
maintenance of the Project on publicly owned or controlled lands. However, the Government
shall not include in total project costs the value of any lands, easements, rights -of -way, or
relocations that have been provided previously as an item of cooperation for another Federal
project. Further, the Government shall not include in total project costs the value of lands,
easements, rights -of -way, or relocations that were acquired or performed using Federal program
funds or the costs of obtaining permits paid using Federal program funds unless the Federal
agency providing the Federal portion of such funds verifies in writing that reimbursement for the
value and costs of such items is expressly authorized by Federal law. Finally, no value or costs
of such items shall be included in total project costs pursuant to this Article, and no
reimbursement shall be provided to the Non Federal Sponsor, for any value or costs in excess of
25 percent of total project costs.
B. The Non Federal Sponsor in a timely manner shall provide the Government with such
documents as are sufficient to enable the Government to determine the value of any contribution
provided pursuant to Article III.A. or Article III.B. of this Agreement and to determine the
reasonable costs incurred by the Non Federal Sponsor that are associated with obtaining permits
pursuant to Article II.B. of this Agreement. Upon receipt of such documents, the Government in
a timely manner shall determine the value of such contributions and the reasonable costs for
obtaining such permits and include in total project costs the amount of such value and costs that
does not exceed 25 percent of total project costs.
C. For the sole purpose of determining the value to be included in total project costs in
accordance with this Agreement and except as otherwise provided in paragraph E. of this Article,
the value of lands, easements, and rights -of -way, including those required for relocations, the
borrowing of material, and the disposal of dredged or excavated material, shall be the fair market
value of the real property interests, plus certain incidental costs of acquiring those interests, as
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determined in accordance with the provisions of this paragraph.
1. Date of Valuation. The fair market value of lands, easements, or rights -of -way
owned by the Non Federal Sponsor on the effective date of this Agreement shall be the fair
market value of such real property interests as of the date the Non Federal Sponsor awards the
first construction contract for the Project, or, if the Non Federal Sponsor performs the
construction using its own forces, the date that the Non Federal Sponsor begins construction of
the Project. The fair market value of lands, easements, or rights -of -way acquired by the Non
Federal Sponsor after the effective date of this Agreement shall be the fair market value of such
real property interests at the time the interests are acquired.
2. General Valuation Procedure. Except as provided in paragraph C.3. or
paragraph C.5. of this Article, the fair market value of lands, easements, or rights -of -way shall be
determined in accordance with the provisions of this paragraph.
a. The Non Federal Sponsor shall obtain, for each real property interest,
an appraisal that is prepared by a qualified appraiser who is acceptable to the Non Federal
Sponsor and the Government. The Non Federal Sponsor shall provide a copy of each appraisal
to the Government. The appraisal must be prepared in accordance with the applicable rules of
just compensation, as specified by the Government.The fair market value shall be the amount set
forth in the Non Federal Sponsor's appraisal, if such appraisal is approved by the Government.
In the event the Government does not approve the Non Federal Sponsor's appraisal, the Non
Federal Sponsor may obtain a second appraisal, and the fair market value shall be the amount set
forth in the Non Federal Sponsor's second appraisal, if such appraisal is approved by the
Government. In the event the Government does not approve the Non Federal Sponsor's second
appraisal, the Non Federal Sponsor chooses not to obtain a second appraisal, or the Non Federal
Sponsor does not provide the first appraisal as required in this paragraph, the Government shall
obtain an appraisal, and the fair market value shall be the amount set forth in the Government's
appraisal, if such appraisal is approved by the Non Federal Sponsor. In the event the Non
Federal Sponsor does not approve the Government's appraisal, the Government, after
consultation with the Non Federal Sponsor, shall consider the Government's and the Non
Federal Sponsor's appraisals and determine an amount based thereon, which shall be deemed to
be the fair market value.
b. Where the amount paid or proposed to be paid by the Non Federal
Sponsor for the real property interest exceeds the amount determined pursuant to paragraph
C.2.a. of this Article, the Government, at the request of the Non Federal Sponsor, shall consider
all factors relevant to determining fair market value and, in its sole discretion, after consultation
with the Non Federal Sponsor, may approve in writing an amount greater than the amount
determined pursuant to paragraph C.2.a. of this Article, but not to exceed the amount actually
paid or proposed to be paid. If the Government approves such an amount, the fair market value
shall be the lesser of the approved amount or the amount paid by the Non Federal Sponsor, but
no less than the amount determined pursuant to paragraph C.2.a. of this Article.
3. Eminent Domain Valuation Procedure. For lands, easements, or rights -of -way
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acquired by eminent domain proceedings instituted after the effective date of this Agreement, the
Non Federal Sponsor, prior to instituting such proceedings, shall submit to the Government
notification in writing of its intent to institute such proceedings and an appraisal of the specific
real property interests to be acquired in such proceedings. The Government shall have 60
calendar days after receipt of such a notice and appraisal within which to review the appraisal, if
not previously approved by the Government in writing.
a. If the Government previously has approved the appraisal in writing, or
if the Government provides written approval of, or takes no action on, the appraisal within such
60 day period, the Non Federal Sponsor shall use the amount set forth in such appraisal as the
estimate of just compensation for the purpose of instituting the eminent domain proceeding.
b. If the Government provides written disapproval of the appraisal,
including the reasons for disapproval, within such 60 day period, the Government and the Non
Federal Sponsor shall consult in good faith to promptly resolve the issues or areas of
disagreement that are identified in the Government's written disapproval. If, after such good
faith consultation, the Government and the Non Federal Sponsor agree as to an appropriate
amount, then the Non Federal Sponsor shall use that amount as the estimate of just compensation
for the purpose of instituting the eminent domain proceeding. If, after such good faith
consultation, the Government and the Non Federal Sponsor cannot agree as to an appropriate
amount, then the Non Federal Sponsor may use the amount set forth in its appraisal as the
estimate of just compensation for the purpose of instituting the eminent domain proceeding.
c. For lands, easements, or rights -of -way acquired by eminent domain
proceedings instituted in accordance with paragraph C.3. of this Article, fair market value shall
be either the amount of the court award for the real property interests taken, to the extent the
Non Federal Sponsor and the Government jointly determined such interests are required for
construction, operation, and maintenance of the Project, or the amount of any stipulated
settlement or portion thereof that the Government approves in writing.
4. Incidental Costs. For lands, easements, or rights -of -way acquired by the Non
Federal Sponsor within a five year period preceding the effective date of this Agreement, or at
any time after the effective date of this Agreement, the value of the interest shall include the
documented incidental costs of acquiring the interest, as determined by the Government, subject
to an audit in accordance with Article X.C. of this Agreement to determine reasonableness,
allocability, and allowability of costs. Such incidental costs shall include, but not necessarily be
limited to, closing and title costs, appraisal costs, survey costs, attorney's fees, plat maps,
mapping costs, actual amounts expended for payment of any relocation assistance benefits
provided in accordance with Article III.C. of this Agreement, and other payments by the Non
Federal Sponsor for items that are generally recognized as compensable, and required to be paid,
by applicable state law due to the acquisition of a real property interest in accordance with
Article III of this Agreement. The value of the interests provided by the Non Federal Sponsor in
accordance with Article III.A. of this Agreement shall also include the documented costs of
obtaining appraisals prepared for review by the Government pursuant to paragraph C.2.a. of this
Article subject to an audit in accordance with Article X.C. of this Agreement to determine
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reasonableness, allocability, and allowability of costs.
5. Waiver of Appraisal. Except as required by paragraph C.3. of this Article, the
Government may waive the requirement for an appraisal pursuant to this paragraph if it
determines that an appraisal is unnecessary because the valuation is uncomplicated and that the
estimated fair market value of the real property interest is $10,000 or less based upon a review of
available data. In such event, the Government and the Non Federal Sponsor must agree in
writing to the value of such real property interest in an amount not in excess of $10,000.
D. After consultation with the Non Federal Sponsor, the Government shall determine the
value of relocations in accordance with the provisions of this paragraph.
1. For a relocation other than a highway, the value shall be only that portion of
relocation costs that the Government determines is necessary to provide a functionally equivalent
facility, reduced by depreciation, as applicable, and by the salvage value of any removed items.
2. For a relocation of a highway, the value shall be only that portion of relocation
costs that would be necessary to accomplish the relocation in accordance with the design
standard that the State of Montana would apply under similar conditions of geography and traffic
load, reduced by the salvage value of any removed items.
3. Relocation costs shall include, but not necessarily be limited to, actual costs of
performing the relocation; planning, engineering and design costs; supervision and
administration costs; and documented incidental costs associated with performance of the
relocation, as determined by the Government. Relocation costs shall not include any costs due to
betterments, as determined by the Government, nor any additional cost of using new material
when suitable used material is available. Relocation costs shall be subject to an audit in
accordance with Article X.C. of this Agreement to determine reasonableness, allocability, and
allowability of costs.
4. The value to be included in total project costs for relocations performed within
the Project boundaries is subject to satisfactory compliance with applicable Federal labor laws
covering non Federal construction, including, but not limited to, 40 U.S.C. 3141 -3148 and 40
U.S.C. 3701 -3708 (revising, codifying and enacting without substantive change the provisions of
the Davis -Bacon Act (formerly 40 U.S.C. 276a et seq.), the Contract Work Hours and Safety
Standards Act (formerly 40 U.S.C. 327 et seq.) and the Copeland Anti- Kickback Act (formerly
40 U.S.C. 276c)). Notwithstanding any other provision of this Agreement, inclusion of the value
of relocations in total project costs may be denied, in whole or in part, as a result of the Non
Federal Sponsor's failure to comply with its obligations under these laws.
E. Where the Government, on behalf of the Non Federal Sponsor pursuant to Article II.L.
of this Agreement, acquires lands, easements, or rights -of -way or performs relocations, the value to
be included in total project costs in accordance with this Agreement shall be the costs of such
work performed or provided by the Government that are paid by the Non Federal Sponsor in
accordance with Article VI.D. of this Agreement. In addition, the value to be included in total
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project costs in accordance with this Agreement shall include the documented costs incurred by
the Non Federal Sponsor in accordance with the terms and conditions agreed upon in writing
pursuant to Article II.L. of this Agreement subject to an audit in accordance with Article X.C. of
this Agreement to determine reasonableness, allocability, and allowability of costs.
F. The Government shall include in total project costs the reasonable costs incurred by
the Non Federal Sponsor pursuant to Article II.B. of this Agreement that are associated with
obtaining permits necessary for construction, operation, and maintenance of the Project on
publicly owned or controlled lands, subject to an audit in accordance with Article X.C. of this
Agreement to determine reasonableness, allocability, and allowability of costs.
ARTICLE V PROJECT COORDINATION TEAM
A. To provide for consistent and effective communication, the Non Federal Sponsor and
the Government, not later than 30 calendar days after the effective date of this Agreement, shall
appoint named senior representatives to a Project Coordination Team. Thereafter, the Project
Coordination Team shall meet regularly until the end of the period of design and construction.
The Government's Project Manager and a counterpart named by the Non Federal Sponsor shall
co -chair the Project Coordination Team.
B. The Government's Project Manager and the Non Federal Sponsor's counterpart shall
keep the Project Coordination Team informed of the progress of design and construction and of
significant pending issues and actions, and shall seek the views of the Project Coordination Team
on matters that the Project Coordination Team generally oversees.
C. Until the end of the period of design and construction, the Project Coordination Team
shall generally oversee the Project, including matters related to: design; completion of all
necessary NEPA coordination; plans and specifications; scheduling; real property and relocation
requirements; real property acquisition; contract awards and modifications; contract costs; the
application of and compliance with 40 U.S.C. 3141 -3148 and 40 U.S.C. 3701 -3708 (revising,
codifying and enacting without substantive change the provisions of the Davis -Bacon Act
(formerly 40 U.S.C. 276a et seq.), the Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act (formerly
40 U.S.C. 327 et seq.) and the Copeland Anti- Kickback Act (formerly 40 U.S.C. 276c)) for
relocations and the construction portion of the Project; the investigations to identify the existence
and extent of hazardous substances in accordance with Article XIV.A. of this Agreement; historic
preservation activities in accordance with Article XVII of this Agreement; the Government's cost
projections; final inspection of the entire Project or completed portions thereof as the case may
be; preparation of the proposed OMRR &R Manual; anticipated requirements and needed
capabilities for performance of operation, maintenance, repair, rehabilitation, and replacement of
the Project including issuance of permits; and other matters related to the Project. This oversight
of the Project shall be consistent with a project management plan developed by the Government
and the Non Federal Sponsor.
D. The Project Coordination Team may make recommendations to the Non Federal
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Sponsor on matters related to the Project that the Project Coordination Team generally oversees,
including suggestions to avoid potential sources of dispute. The Non Federal Sponsor in good
faith shall consider the recommendations of the Project Coordination Team. The Non Federal
Sponsor, having the legal authority and responsibility for design and construction of the Project,
has the discretion to accept or reject, in whole or in part, the Project Coordination Team's
recommendations except as otherwise required by the provisions of this Agreement, including
compliance with applicable Federal, State, or local laws or regulations.
E. The Non Federal Sponsor's costs of participation in the Project Coordination Team
shall be included in total project costs and shared in accordance with the provisions of this
Agreement, subject to an audit in accordance with Article X.C. of this Agreement to determine
reasonableness, allocability, and allowability of costs. The Government's costs of participation
in the Project Coordination Team shall be included in total project costs and shared in
accordance with the provisions of this Agreement.
ARTICLE VI METHOD OF PAYMENT
A. The Non Federal Sponsor shall provide the Government with such documents as are
sufficient to enable the Government to maintain current records and provide to the Non Federal
Sponsor current projections of costs, financial obligations, contributions provided by the parties,
the value included in total project costs of lands, easements, rights -of -way, relocations, and
permit costs determined in accordance with Article IV of this Agreement and the costs included
in total project costs for the pre Agreement design work determined in accordance with Article
II.N. of this Agreement.
1. As of the effective date of this Agreement, total project costs are projected to
be $243,333; the Government's share of total project costs is projected to be $184,000; the Non
Federal Sponsor's share of total project costs is projected to be $59,333; total project costs to be
incurred by the Government are projected to be $6,000; total project costs to be incurred by the
Non Federal Sponsor are projected to be $237,333; total reimbursements in accordance with
paragraph B.2. of this Article are projected to be $178,000; the value included in total project
costs of lands, easements, rights -of -way, relocations, and permit costs determined in accordance
with Article IV of this Agreement is projected to be $0; the costs included in total project costs
for the pre Agreement design work determined in accordance with Article II.N. of this
Agreement are projected to be $243,333; the Government's share of financial obligations for data
recovery activities pursuant to Article XVII.E. of this Agreement is projected to be $0; the Non
Federal Sponsor's share of financial obligations for data recovery activities pursuant to Article
XVII.E. of this Agreement is projected to be $0; and the Government's total financial obligations
to be incurred for acquisition of lands, easements, or rights -of -way or performance of relocations
for the Project on behalf of the Non Federal Sponsor and the Non Federal Sponsor's contribution
of funds for such obligations required by Article II.L. of this Agreement are projected to be $0.
These amounts are estimates subject to adjustment by the Government, after consultation with
the Non Federal Sponsor, and are not to be construed as the total financial responsibilities of the
Government and the Non Federal Sponsor.
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2. By 30 September 2009 and by each quarterly anniversary thereof until the
conclusion of the period of design and construction and resolution of all relevant claims and
appeals and eminent domain proceedings, the Government shall provide the Non Federal
Sponsor with a report setting forth all contributions provided to date and the current projections
of the following: total project costs; the Government's share of total project costs; the Non
Federal Sponsor's share of total project costs; total project costs incurred by the Government;
total project costs incurred by the Non Federal Sponsor; total reimbursements paid to the Non
Federal Sponsor; the value included in total project costs of lands, easements, rights -of -way,
relocations, and permit costs determined in accordance with Article IV of this Agreement; the
costs included in total project costs for the pre Agreement design work determined in accordance
with Article II.N. of this Agreement; the Government's share of financial obligations for data
recovery activities pursuant to Article XVII.E. of this Agreement; the Non Federal Sponsor's
share of financial obligations for data recovery activities pursuant to Article XVII.E. of this
Agreement; and the Government's total financial obligations to be incurred for acquisition of
lands, easements, or rights -of -way or performance of relocations for the Project on behalf of the
Non Federal Sponsor and the Non Federal Sponsor's contribution of funds for such obligations
required by Article II.L. of this Agreement.
B. The Government, subject to the availability of funds, shall reimburse the Non Federal
Sponsor, in accordance with the provisions of this paragraph, the amount required pursuant to
Article II.D. of this Agreement.
1. Periodically, but not more frequently than once every 30 calendar days, the
Non Federal Sponsor shall provide the Government with a sufficient invoice for costs the Non
Federal Sponsor has incurred for the Project.
2. Upon receipt of such sufficient invoice, the Government shall review the costs
identified therein and shall determine: (a) the amount to be included in total project costs, subject
to the limitations in Article II.C. of this Agreement; (b) the total costs incurred by the parties to
date (including the value of lands, easements, rights -of -way, and relocations, and the costs of
permits determined in accordance with Article IV of this Agreement); (c) each party's share of
total project costs and the costs of data recovery activities in accordance with Article XVII.E. of
this Agreement incurred by the parties to date; (d) the costs incurred by each party to date; (e) the
total amount of reimbursements the Government has made to date in accordance with this
paragraph; (f) the balance of Federal funds available for the Project, as of the date of such
review; (g) the amount of reimbursement, if any, due to the Non Federal Sponsor; and (h) the
amount that actually will be paid to the Non Federal Sponsor (hereinafter the "payment amount
if the amount of reimbursement determined above cannot be fully paid due to an insufficiency of
Federal funds or the limitations of the Section 595 Program Limit for Montana or the Section
102 Limit.
3. Within 30 calendar days after receipt of the sufficient invoice provided in
accordance with paragraph B.1. of this Article (hereinafter the "payment period the
Government shall: furnish the Non Federal Sponsor written notice of the determinations made in
accordance with paragraph B.2. of this Article; provide an explanation, if necessary, of why the
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payment amount is less than the amount of reimbursement determined due to the Non Federal
Sponsor; and make a payment to the Non Federal Sponsor equal to the payment amount.
4. If the payment amount is not paid by the end of the payment period, the
designated payment office shall credit to the Non Federal Sponsor's account an interest penalty
on the payment amount, without request from the Non Federal Sponsor. Unless prescribed by
other Federal authority, the interest penalty shall be at the rate established by the Secretary of the
Treasury under Section 12 of the Contract Disputes Act of 1978 (41 U.S.C. 611) that is in effect
on the first day after the end of the payment period.
a. The interest penalty shall accrue daily from the first day after the end of
the payment period through the date on which the payment is made. Accruals shall be
compounded at 30 calendar day intervals through the date on which the payment is made.
b. The interest penalty shall not accrue, nor be compounded, during
suspension of all of the Government's future performance or during suspension of only the
Government's future performance to provide reimbursement. Further no interest penalty shall
accrue, nor be compounded, upon termination of this Agreement under Article XIII of this
Agreement.
C. Upon conclusion of the period of design and construction and resolution of all relevant
claims and appeals and eminent domain proceedings, the Government shall conduct a final
accounting and furnish the Non Federal Sponsor with written notice of the results of such final
accounting. If outstanding relevant claims and appeals or eminent domain proceedings prevent a
final accounting from being conducted in a timely manner, the Government shall conduct an
interim accounting and furnish the Non Federal Sponsor with written notice of the results of such
interim accounting. Once all outstanding relevant claims and appeals and eminent domain
proceedings are resolved, the Government shall amend the interim accounting to complete the
final accounting and furnish the Non Federal Sponsor with written notice of the results of such
final accounting. The interim or final accounting, as applicable, shall determine total project
costs and the costs of any data recovery activities. In addition, for each set of costs, the interim
or final accounting, as applicable, shall determine each party's required share thereof, and each
party's total contributions thereto as of the date of such accounting.
1. Should the interim or final accounting, as applicable, show that the
Government's total required shares of total project costs and the costs of any data recovery
activities exceed the Government's total contributions provided thereto, the Government, no later
than 90 calendar days after completion of the interim or final accounting, as applicable, shall
make a payment to the Non Federal Sponsor, subject to the availability of funds and as limited by
Section 595 Program Limit for Montana and the Section 102 Limit, in an amount equal to the
difference.
2. Should the interim or final accounting, as applicable, show that the total
contributions provided by the Government for total project costs and the costs of any data
recovery activities exceed the Government's total required shares thereof, the Non Federal
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Sponsor shall refund the excess amount to the Government within 90 calendar days of the date of
completion of such accounting by delivering a check payable to "FAO, USAED, Omaha District
to the District Engineer or by providing an Electronic Funds Transfer in accordance with
procedures established by the Government. In the event the Government is due a refund and
funds are not available to refund the excess to the Government, the Non Federal Sponsor shall
seek such appropriations as are necessary to make the refund.
D. The Non Federal Sponsor shall provide the contribution of funds required by Article
II.L. of this Agreement for acquisition of lands, easements, or rights -of -way or performance of
relocations for the Project on behalf of the Non Federal Sponsor in accordance with the
provisions of this paragraph.
1. Not less than 90 calendar days prior to the scheduled date for the first financial
obligation for acquisition of lands, easements, or rights -of -way or performance of relocations for
the Project on behalf of the Non Federal Sponsor, the Government shall notify the Non Federal
Sponsor in writing of such scheduled date and of the full amount of funds the Government
determines to be required from the Non Federal Sponsor to cover the costs of such work. No
later than 30 calendar days prior to the Government incurring any financial obligation for
acquisition of lands, easements, or rights -of -way or performance of relocations for the Project on
behalf of the Non Federal Sponsor, the Non Federal Sponsor shall provide the Government with
the full amount of the funds required to cover the costs of such work by delivering a check
payable to "FAO, USAED, Omaha District to the District Engineer, or verifying to the
satisfaction of the Government that the Non Federal Sponsor has deposited the required funds in
an escrow or other account acceptable to the Government, with interest accruing to the Non
Federal Sponsor, or by presenting the Government with an irrevocable letter of credit acceptable
to the Government for the required funds, or by providing an Electronic Funds Transfer of the
required funds in accordance with procedures established by the Government.
2. The Government shall draw from the funds provided by the Non Federal
Sponsor such sums as the Government deems necessary to cover the Government's financial
obligations for acquisition of lands, easements, or rights -of -way or performance of relocations
for the Project on behalf of the Non Federal Sponsor as they are incurred. If at any time the
Government determines that the Non Federal Sponsor must provide additional funds to pay for
such work, the Government shall notify the Non Federal Sponsor in writing of the additional
funds required and provide an explanation of why additional funds are required. Within 30
calendar days from receipt of such notice, the Non Federal Sponsor shall provide the
Government with the full amount of the additional required funds through any of the payment
mechanisms specified in paragraph D.1. of this Article.
3. At the time the Government conducts the interim or final accounting, as
applicable, the Government shall conduct an accounting of the Government's financial
obligations incurred for acquisition of lands, easements, or rights -of -way or performance of
relocations for the Project on behalf of the Non Federal Sponsor and furnish the Non Federal
Sponsor with written notice of the results of such accounting. If outstanding relevant claims and
appeals or eminent domain proceedings prevent a final accounting of such work from being
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conducted in a timely manner, the Government shall conduct an interim accounting of such work
and furnish the Non Federal Sponsor with written notice of the results of such interim
accounting. Once all outstanding relevant claims and appeals and eminent domain proceedings
are resolved, the Government shall amend the interim accounting to complete the final
accounting and furnish the Non Federal Sponsor with written notice of the results of such final
accounting. Such interim or final accounting, as applicable, shall determine the Government's
total financial obligations for acquisition of lands, easements, or rights -of -way or performance of
relocations for the Project on behalf of the Non Federal Sponsor and the Non Federal Sponsor's
contribution of funds provided thereto as of the date of such accounting.
a. Should the interim or final accounting, as applicable, show that the total
obligations for acquisition of lands, easements, or rights -of -way or performance of relocations
for the Project on behalf of the Non Federal Sponsor exceed the total contribution of funds
provided by the Non Federal Sponsor for such work, the Non Federal Sponsor, no later than 90
calendar days after receipt of written notice from the Government, shall make a payment to the
Government in an amount equal to the difference by delivering a check payable to "FAO,
USAED, Omaha District" to the District Engineer or by providing an Electronic Funds Transfer
in accordance with procedures established by the Government.
b. Should the interim or final accounting, as applicable, show that the
total contribution of funds provided by the Non Federal Sponsor for acquisition of lands,
easements, or rights -of -way or performance of relocations for the Project on behalf of the Non
Federal Sponsor exceeds the total obligations for such work, the Government, subject to the
availability of funds, shall refund the excess amount to the Non Federal Sponsor within 90
calendar days of the date of completion of such accounting. In the event the Non Federal
Sponsor is due a refund and funds are not available to refund the excess amount to the Non
Federal Sponsor, the Government shall seek such appropriations as are necessary to make the
refund.
ARTICLE VII DISPUTE RESOLUTION
As a condition precedent to a party bringing any suit for breach of this Agreement, that
party must first notify the other party in writing of the nature of the purported breach and seek in
good faith to resolve the dispute through negotiation. If the parties cannot resolve the dispute
through negotiation, they may agree to a mutually acceptable method of non binding alternative
dispute resolution with a qualified third party acceptable to both parties. Each party shall pay an
equal share of any costs for the services provided by such a third party as such costs are incurred.
The existence of a dispute shall not excuse the parties from performance pursuant to this
Agreement.
ARTICLE VIII OPERATION, MAINTENANCE, REPAIR, REHABILITATION,
AND REPLACEMENT (OMRR &R)
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A. Upon completion of construction and final inspection by the Government in
accordance with Article II.A.6. of this Agreement, the Non Federal Sponsor, pursuant to Article
II.G. of this Agreement, shall operate, maintain, repair, rehabilitate, and replace the entire
Project, or a completed portion thereof as the case may be, at no cost to the Government. The
Non Federal Sponsor shall conduct its operation, maintenance, repair, rehabilitation, and
replacement responsibilities in a manner compatible with the Project's authorized purposes and
in accordance with specific directions prescribed by the Government in the interim or final
OMRR &R Manual and any subsequent amendments thereto.
B. The Non Federal Sponsor hereby gives the Government a right to enter, at reasonable
times and in a reasonable manner, upon property that the Non Federal Sponsor now or hereafter
owns or controls for access to the Project for the purpose of inspection, if the Government
determines an inspection to be necessary. If an inspection shows that the Non Federal Sponsor for
any reason is failing to perform its obligations under this Agreement, the Government shall send a
written notice describing the non performance to the Non Federal Sponsor.
ARTICLE IX HOLD AND SAVE
The Non Federal Sponsor shall hold and save the Government free from all damages
arising from design, construction, operation, maintenance, repair, rehabilitation, and replacement
of the Project and any betterments, except for damages due to the fault or negligence of the
Government or its contractors.
ARTICLE X MAINTENANCE OF RECORDS AND AUDIT
A. Not later than 60 calendar days after the effective date of this Agreement, the
Government and the Non Federal Sponsor shall develop procedures for keeping books, records,
documents, or other evidence pertaining to costs and expenses incurred pursuant to this Agreement.
These procedures shall incorporate, and apply as appropriate, the standards for financial
management systems set forth in the Uniform Administrative Requirements for Grants and
Cooperative Agreements to State and Local Governments at 32 C.F.R. Section 33.20. The
Government and the Non Federal Sponsor shall maintain such books, records, documents, or other
evidence in accordance with these procedures and for a minimum of three years after completion of
the accounting for which such books, records, documents, or other evidence were required. To the
extent permitted under applicable Federal laws and regulations, the Government and the Non
Federal Sponsor shall each allow the other to inspect such books, records, documents, or other
evidence.
B. In accordance with 32 C.F.R. Section 33.26, the Non Federal Sponsor is responsible for
complying with the Single Audit Act Amendments of 1996 (31 U.S.C. 7501- 7507), as implemented
by Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Circular No. A -133 and Department of Defense
Directive 7600.10. Upon request of the Non Federal Sponsor and to the extent permitted under
applicable Federal laws and regulations, the Government shall provide to the Non Federal Sponsor
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and independent auditors any information necessary to enable an audit of the Non Federal
Sponsor's activities under this Agreement. The costs of any non Federal audits performed in
accordance with this paragraph shall be allocated in accordance with the provisions of OMB
Circulars A -87 and A -133, and such costs as are allocated to the Project shall be included in total
project costs and shared in accordance with the provisions of this Agreement.
C. In accordance with 31 U.S.C. 7503, the Government may conduct audits in addition to
any audit that the Non Federal Sponsor is required to conduct under the Single Audit Act
Amendments of 1996. Any such Government audits shall be conducted in accordance with
Government Auditing Standards and the cost principles in OMB Circular No. A -87 and other
applicable cost principles and regulations. The costs of Government audits performed in
accordance with this paragraph shall be included in total project costs and shared in accordance
with the provisions of this Agreement.
ARTICLE XI FEDERAL AND STATE LAWS
In the exercise of their respective rights and obligations under this Agreement, the Non
Federal Sponsor and the Government shall comply with all applicable Federal and State laws and
regulations, including, but not limited to: Section 601 of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Public
Law 88 -352 (42 U.S.C. 2000d) and Department of Defense Directive 5500.11 issued pursuant
thereto; Army Regulation 600 -7, entitled "Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Handicap in
Programs and Activities Assisted or Conducted by the Department of the Army and all
applicable Federal labor standards requirements including, but not limited to, 40 U.S.C. 3141-
3148 and 40 U.S.C. 3701 -3708 (revising, codifying and enacting without substantive change the
provisions of the Davis -Bacon Act (formerly 40 U.S.C. 276a et seq.), the Contract Work Hours
and Safety Standards Act (formerly 40 U.S.C. 327 et seq.) and the Copeland Anti- Kickback Act
(formerly 40 U.S.C. 276c)).
ARTICLE XII RELATIONSHIP OF PARTIES
A. In the exercise of their respective rights and obligations under this Agreement, the
Government and the Non Federal Sponsor each act in an independent capacity, and neither is to be
considered the officer, agent, or employee of the other.
B. In the exercise of its rights and obligations under this Agreement, neither party shall
provide, without the consent of the other party, any contractor with a release that waives or purports
to waive any rights the other party may have to seek relief or redress against that contractor either
pursuant to any cause of action that the other party may have or for violation of any law.
ARTICLE XIII TERMINATION OR SUSPENSION
A. If at any time the Non Federal Sponsor fails to fulfill its obligations under this
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Agreement, the Assistant Secretary of the Army (Civil Works) shall terminate this Agreement or
suspend the Government's future performance under this Agreement.
B. In the event all of the Government's future performance under this Agreement or only
the Government's future performance to provide reimbursement is suspended pursuant to Article
II.E.2. of this Agreement such suspension shall remain in effect until such time that the
Government notifies the Non Federal Sponsor in writing that sufficient Federal funds are
available to meet the Federal share of total project costs and the Federal share of costs for data
recovery activities in accordance with Article XVII.D. and Article XVII.E. of this Agreement the
Government projects to be incurred through the then current or upcoming fiscal year, or the
Government or the Non Federal Sponsor elects to terminate this Agreement.
C. In the event that the Government and the Non Federal Sponsor determine to suspend
future performance under this Agreement in accordance with Article XIV.C. of this Agreement,
such suspension shall remain in effect until the Government and the Non Federal Sponsor agree
to proceed or to terminate this Agreement. In the event that the Government suspends future
performance under this Agreement in accordance with Article XIV.C. of this Agreement due to
failure to reach agreement with the Non Federal Sponsor on whether to proceed or to terminate
this Agreement, or the failure of the Non Federal Sponsor to provide funds to pay for cleanup
and response costs or to otherwise discharge the Non Federal Sponsor's responsibilities under
Article XIV.C. of this Agreement, such suspension shall remain in effect until: 1) the
Government and Non Federal Sponsor reach agreement on how to proceed or to terminate this
Agreement; 2) the Non Federal Sponsor provides funds necessary to pay for cleanup and
response costs and otherwise discharges its responsibilities under Article XIV.C. of this
Agreement; or 3) the Government terminates this Agreement in accordance with the provisions
of Article XIV.C. of this Agreement.
D. If after completion of the design portion of the Project the parties mutually agree in
writing not to proceed with construction of the Project, the parties shall conclude their activities
relating to the Project and conduct an accounting in accordance with Article VI.C. of this
Agreement.
E. In the event that this Agreement is terminated pursuant to this Article or Article II.E.
or Article XIV.C. of this Agreement, both parties shall conclude their activities relating to the
Project and conduct an accounting in accordance with Article VI.C. of this Agreement. The
Government may reserve a percentage of total Federal funds made available for the Project as a
contingency to pay costs of termination. Notwithstanding such termination, the Non Federal
Sponsor may continue with design and construction of the Project, at no cost to the Government.
F. Any termination of this Agreement or suspension of future performance under this
Agreement in accordance with this Article or Article II.E. or Article XIV.C. of this Agreement
shall not relieve the parties of liability for any obligation previously incurred. Any delinquent
payment owed by the Non Federal Sponsor shall be charged interest at a rate, to be determined
by the Secretary of the Treasury, equal to 150 per centum of the average bond equivalent rate of
the 13 week Treasury bills auctioned immediately prior to the date on which such payment
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became delinquent, or auctioned immediately prior to the beginning of each additional 3 month
period if the period of delinquency exceeds 3 months.
ARTICLE XIV HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES
A. After execution of this Agreement and coordination with the Government, the Non
Federal Sponsor shall perform, or ensure performance of, any investigations for hazardous
substances that the Government or the Non Federal Sponsor determines to be necessary to
identify the existence and extent of any hazardous substances regulated under the Comprehensive
Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (hereinafter "CERCLA (42 U.S.C.
9601- 9675), that may exist in, on, or under lands, easements, and rights -of -way that either the
Non Federal Sponsor and the Government jointly determine pursuant to Article III of this
Agreement, or that the Non Federal Sponsor otherwise determines, to be required for
construction, operation, and maintenance of the Project. However, for lands, easements, and
rights -of -way that the Government determines to be subject to the navigation servitude, only the
Government shall perform such investigations unless the District Engineer provides the Non
Federal Sponsor with prior specific written direction, in which case the Non Federal Sponsor
shall perform such investigations in accordance with such written direction.
1. All actual costs incurred by the Non Federal Sponsor for such investigations
for hazardous substances in, on, or under any lands, easements, or rights -of -way that the Non
Federal Sponsor and the Government jointly determine to be required for construction, operation,
and maintenance of the Project, pursuant to Article III of this Agreement, shall be included in
total project costs and shared in accordance with the provisions of this Agreement, subject to an
audit in accordance with Article X.C. of this Agreement to determine reasonableness,
allocability, and allowability of costs.
2. All actual costs incurred by the Government for such investigations for
hazardous substances shall be included in total project costs and shared in accordance with the
provisions of this Agreement.
B. In the event it is discovered through any investigation for hazardous substances or
other means that hazardous substances regulated under CERCLA exist in, on, or under any lands,
easements, or rights -of -way that either the Non Federal Sponsor and the Government jointly
determine pursuant to Article III of this Agreement, or that the Non Federal Sponsor otherwise
determines, to be required for construction, operation, and maintenance of the Project, the Non
Federal Sponsor and the Government, in addition to providing any other notice required by
applicable law, shall provide prompt written notice to each other, and the Non Federal Sponsor
shall not proceed with the acquisition of the real property interests until the parties agree that the
Non Federal Sponsor should proceed.
C. The Government and the Non Federal Sponsor shall determine whether to initiate
construction of the Project, or, if already in construction, whether to continue with construction
of the Project, suspend future performance under this Agreement, or terminate this Agreement,
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in any case where hazardous substances regulated under CERCLA are found to exist in, on, or
under any lands, easements, or rights -of -way that either the Non Federal Sponsor and the
Government jointly determine pursuant to Article III of this Agreement, or that the Non Federal
Sponsor otherwise determines, to be required for construction, operation, and maintenance of the
Project. Should the Government and the Non Federal Sponsor determine to initiate or continue
with construction of the Project after considering any liability that may arise under CERCLA, the
Non Federal Sponsor shall be responsible, as between the Government and the Non Federal
Sponsor, for the costs of cleanup and response, including the costs of any studies and
investigations necessary to determine an appropriate response to the contamination. Such costs
shall not be considered a part of total project costs. In the event the Non Federal Sponsor does
not reach agreement with the Government on whether to proceed or to terminate this Agreement
under this paragraph, or fails to provide any funds necessary to pay for cleanup and response
costs or to otherwise discharge the Non Federal Sponsor's responsibilities under this paragraph
upon direction by the Government, the Government, in its sole discretion, may either terminate
this Agreement or suspend its future performance under this Agreement, including
reimbursement pursuant to Article II.D. of this Agreement.
D. The Non Federal Sponsor and the Government shall consult with each other in
accordance with Article V of this Agreement in an effort to ensure that responsible parties bear
any necessary cleanup and response costs as defined in CERCLA. Any decision made pursuant
to paragraph C. of this Article shall not relieve any third party from any liability that may arise
under CERCLA.
E. As between the Government and the Non Federal Sponsor, the Non Federal Sponsor
shall be considered the operator of the Project for purposes of CERCLA liability. To the
maximum extent practicable, the Non Federal Sponsor shall operate, maintain, repair,
rehabilitate, and replace the Project in a manner that will not cause liability to arise under
CERCLA.
A. Any notice, request, demand, or other communication required or permitted to be
given under this Agreement shall be deemed to have been duly given if in writing and delivered
personally or sent by telegram or mailed by first class, registered, or certified mail, as follows:
If to the Non Federal Sponsor:
If to the Government:
ARTICLE XV NOTICES
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City of Bozeman, Montana
City Manager
P. O. Box 1230
Bozeman, Montana 59771
U. S. Army Corps of Engineers
Omaha District
District Engineer
1616 Capitol Avenue
Omaha, Nebraska 68102
B. A party may change the address to which such communications are to be directed by
giving written notice to the other party in the manner provided in this Article.
C. Any notice, request, demand, or other communication made pursuant to this Article
shall be deemed to have been received by the addressee at the earlier of such time as it is actually
received or seven calendar days after it is mailed.
ARTICLE XVI CONFIDENTIALITY
To the extent permitted by the laws governing each party, the parties agree to maintain
the confidentiality of exchanged information when requested to do so by the providing party.
ARTICLE XVII HISTORIC PRESERVATION
A. The Government shall ensure compliance with Section 106 of the National Historic
Preservation Act (16 U.S.C. 470f; hereinafter "Section 106 prior to initiation of construction by
the Non Federal Sponsor. At the Government's request, the Non Federal Sponsor shall prepare
information, analyses, and recommendations as required by Section 106 and implementing
regulations. Any costs incurred by the Non Federal Sponsor relating to compliance with this
paragraph shall be included in total project costs and shared in accordance with the provisions of
this Agreement, subject to an audit in accordance with Article X.C. of this Agreement to
determine reasonableness, allocability, and allowability of costs. Any costs incurred by the
Government relating to compliance with this paragraph shall be included in total project costs
and shared in accordance with the provisions of this Agreement.
B. The Non Federal Sponsor shall perform any identification, survey, evaluation, or
mitigation (except for data recovery activities) of historic properties the Government determines
necessary for the Project, in accordance with this paragraph.
1. The Non Federal Sponsor shall ensure that its studies are conducted by
qualified archaeologists, historians, architectural historians and historic architects, as appropriate,
who meet, at minimum, the Secretary of the Interior's Professional Qualifications Standards. The
Non- Federal Sponsor shall submit study plans and reports to the Government for review and
approval and shall be responsible for resolving any deficiencies.
2. In the event the Government determines that mitigation (except for data
recovery activities) should be undertaken due to possible adverse effects to significant
archeological or historical properties, the Non Federal Sponsor shall formulate a plan in
consultation with the Government and any other parties involved in the development of a
Memorandum of Agreement executed in accordance with Section 106.
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3. The Non Federal Sponsor shall be responsible for implementing mitigation
(except for data recovery activities) prior to the initiation of any construction activities affecting
historic properties.
4. Any costs of identification, survey, evaluation, and mitigation (except for data
recovery activities) of historic properties incurred by the Non Federal Sponsor pursuant to
paragraph B. of this Article shall be included in total project costs and shared in accordance with
the provisions of this Agreement, subject to an audit in accordance with Article X.C. of this
Agreement to determine reasonableness, allocability, and allowability of costs.
C. The Non Federal Sponsor shall include provisions in all of its construction contracts
for the protection of cultural resources discovered during construction. These provisions shall
include, at a minimum, the requirement to cease all work in the immediate area of a discovered
cultural resource until the situation is properly evaluated, and the requirement to immediately
provide verbal and written notice to the Non Federal Sponsor and Government in the event of
such discovery. Upon receipt of notice that cultural resources have been discovered, the
Government, pursuant to its responsibilities under the National Historic Preservation Act, must
authorize further action or study before construction may continue. If the Government concludes
that such discovery warrants consultation under the National Historic Preservation Act, the Non
Federal Sponsor shall participate as a consulting party. In such a case, construction shall not
continue until the Government sends written notification to the Non Federal Sponsor. Where the
Non Federal Sponsor elects to perform the construction using its own forces, the same
procedures shall be followed.
D. The Government, as it determines necessary for the Project, shall perform any data
recovery activities associated with historic preservation. As specified in Section 7(a) of Public
Law 86 -523, as amended by Public Law 93 -291 (16 U.S.C. 469c(a)), the costs of data recovery
activities associated with historic preservation for this Project and all other projects in Montana
implemented pursuant to the Section 595 Program shall be borne entirely by the Government up
to the statutory limit of one percent of the total amount authorized to be appropriated to the
Government for the Section 595 Program in Montana. None of the costs of data recovery
activities shall be included in total project costs.
E. The Government shall not incur costs for data recovery activities that exceed the
statutory one percent limit specified in paragraph D. of this Article unless and until the Assistant
Secretary of the Army (Civil Works) has waived that limit, and the Secretary of the Interior has
concurred in the waiver, in accordance with Section 208(3) of Public Law 96 -515, as amended
(16 U.S.C. Section 469c- 2(3)). Any costs of data recovery activities that exceed the one percent
limit shall not be included in total project costs but shall be shared between the Non Federal
Sponsor and the Government consistent with the cost sharing requirements of the Section 595
Program, as follows: 25 percent will be borne by the Non Federal Sponsor and 75 percent will
be borne by the Government.
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DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY
BY:
David C. Press
Colonel, Corps of Engineers
DATE: 41 loi DATE: 4 1/4 9
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Agreement, which shall
become effective upon the date it is signed by the District Engineer.
CITY OF BOZEMAN, MONTANA
BY:
Chris Kukulski
City Manager, City of Bozeman,
Montana
I, Robert J. Planalp, do hereby certify that I am the principal legal officer of the City of
Bozeman, Montana that the City of Bozeman, Montana is a legally constituted public body with
full authority and legal capability to perform the terms of the Agreement between the Department
of the Army and the City of Bozeman, Montana in connection with the City of Bozeman Water
Reclamation Facility, and to pay damages, if necessary, in the event of the failure to perform in
accordance with the terms of this Agreement and that the persons who have executed this
Agreement on behalf of the City of Bozeman, Montana have acted within their statutory
authority.
IN WITNESS WHE
7 day of
CERTIFICATE OF AUTHORITY
OF, I h. ve mad i and executed this certification this
LOP
obert J. Planalp
Attorney, City of Bozeman, Montana
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The undersigned certifies, to the best of his or her knowledge and belief that:
(1) No Federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid, by or on behalf of the
undersigned, to any person for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of
any agency, a Member of Congress, an officer or employee of Congress, or an employee of a
Member of Congress in connection with the awarding of any Federal contract, the making of any
Federal grant, the making of any Federal loan, the entering into of any cooperative agreement,
and the extension, continuation, renewal, amendment, or modification of any Federal contract,
grant, loan, or cooperative agreement.
(2) If any funds other than Federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid to
any person for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of any agency, a
Member of Congress, an officer or employee of Congress, or an employee of a Member of
Congress in connection with this Federal contract, grant, loan, or cooperative agreement, the
undersigned shall complete and submit Standard Form -LLL, "Disclosure Form to Report
Lobbying," in accordance with its instructions.
(3) The undersigned shall require that the language of this certification be included in the
award documents for all subawards at all tiers (including subcontracts, subgrants, and contracts
under grants, loans, and cooperative agreements) and that all subrecipients shall certify and
disclose accordingly.
This certification is a material representation of fact upon which reliance was placed
when this transaction was made or entered into. Submission of this certification is a prerequisite
for making or entering into this transaction imposed by Section 1352, Title 31, U.S. Code. Any
person who fails to file the required certification shall be subject to a civil penalty of not less than
$10,000 and not more than $100,000 for each such failure.
Chris Kukulski
City Manager
City of Bozeman, Montana
DATE: L/16101
CERTIFICATION REGARDING LOBBYING
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