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CONTRACT
This Contract (Contract) is hereby made between City of Bozeman (hereinafter referred to as
"Contractor") and the Montana Department of Environmental Quality (hereinafter referred to as "DEQ")
for the purpose of Nonpoint Source Education and Outreach. This Contract is issued in accordance
with Title 18, Montana Code Annotated (MCA), and the Administrative Rules of Montana (ARM), Title 2,
Chapter 5.
1. EFFECTIVE DATE, DURATION, AND RENEWAL
1.1. Contract Term. The Contract's initial term is from the date of Contract execution, with the
effective date being the latter of the two signatures, through June 30, 2014, unless
terminated earlier as provided in this Contract. In no event is this Contract binding on DEQ
unless the DEQ's authorized representative has signed it. DEQ's authorized signatory for
this Contract is the Contracts Officer for the Department of Environmental Quality.
1.2. Contract Renewal. This Contract may, upon mutual agreement between the parties and
according to the terms of the existing Contract, be renewed in intervals advantageous to
both parties. This Contract may not exceed the limits imposed by federal requirements,
2. SERVICES
Contractor shall conduct and administer the services, as described in "Attachment A" entitled
"Protecting Bozeman's Waters," attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference.
3. REPORTING REQUIREMENTS
3.1. As part of the reporting requirements under the Federal Grant Award, Contractors and any
subcontractors must have a Dun & Bradstreet Universal Number System (DUNS) number
(www.dnb.com) and maintain active and current contractor profiles in the System for Award
Management (www.sam.go, ) for the duration of this Contract.
3.2. Reference Attachment A for detailed reporting and billing requirements required by
DEQ.
3.3. Contribute a non-federal match in the amount of$14,000; non-federal match may be in-kind.
3.4. Attend a contract initiation meeting in which the procedures for implementing this Contract
will be discussed.
16. Attend, at the discretion of the DEQ Liaison, a post-contract meeting with the DEQ Liaison.
3.6. Reference this Contract number on all invoices, packages, or correspondence pertaining to
this Contract.
4. CONSIDERATION
4.1, In consideration of services rendered pursuant to this Contract, DEQ agrees to reimburse
Contractor up to a maximum of$10,000 for the actual, reasonable, and necessary
expenditures allowed in paragraph (2) below, according to the budget amounts identified in
"Attachment A."
4.2. The allowable expense categories that may be reimbursed under this Contract for the
performance of the services required are approved in Attachment A. Examples of allowable
expenses include:
4.2.1. Actual salaries and benefits, travel, supplies and materials, communication and
reproduction expenses, and subcontractor expenses when applicable.
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4.3. Ail task line item budget adjustments must be a written request by the Contractor to DEQ.
Once written approval by DEQ is completed adjustments will be made to the "Attachment
EY'. No adjustment may be made to the total Contract value without a Contract modification.
4.4. Subject to DEQ approval of the work performed under this Contract, DEQ will reimburse
Contractor within 30 days after receipt of each billing statement, contingent upon the
following:
4.4.1. Payment for questioned costs maybe withheld pending resolution and may require
rebilling by Contractor or submittal of additional documentation, including any records
required to be kept by Contractor.
4.4.2. Payment may be withheld if Contractor does not perform in accordance with this
Contract.
4.5. Contractor shall not use the funds received under this Contract to supplant other Contractor
budgeted expenses or funds.
4.6. This Contract is funded in whole or in part by all or a portion of a federal grant from the
United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in the amount of$804,544(Federal
Grant Number: C9,-99833613; Federal Catalog Number.- 66.460).
5. ACCOUNTING, AUDIT AND RETENTION OF RECORDS
5.1. Contractor shall maintain books, records, documents, other evidence directly pertinent to
performance of work under this Contract and current accounting for all funds received and
expended pursuant to this Contract in accordance with generally accepted accounting
principles. Contractor's accounting system must be able to allocate costs associated with
this Contract in a manner that keeps these costs separate from the costs of other Contracts.
6.2. DEQ, the Legislative Auditor, the Legislative Fiscal Analyst, the EPA, and the Comptroller
General of the United States, or their authorized agents, have the right of access to
accounting records of Contractor for purposes of making an inspection, audit, excerpts, or
transcripts of funds received and expended by Contractor pursuant to this Contract. This
Contract may be terminated by DEQ upon any refusal of Contractor to allow access to such
records. (§18-1-118, MCA). Authorized representatives shall have access to records at any
reasonable time for as long as the Contractor maintains the records.
5,3. Contractor shall disclose all information and reports resulting from access to the records
maintained in paragraph 5.1 of this clause to any of the agencies referred to in paragraph
5,2.
5.4. Audits conducted under this section must be in accordance with generally accepted auditing
standards as established by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and with
established procedures and guidelines of the reviewing or auditing agency.
5.5. All books, records, reports, accounting, and other documents maintained by Contractor
under this Contract must be retained for a period of eight years after either the completion
date of this Contract, or the conclusion of any litigation, claim, audit or exception relating to
this Contract taken by DEQ or a third party. Contractor may not destroy any records without
first offering the records to DEQ.
6.6. In the event that an audit shows that Contractor has not complied with federal or state laws
and rules concerning the handling and expenditure of the funds received under this
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Contract, including any grant-related income, Contractor must correct the areas of non-
compliance within six months after DEQ receives the audit report.
5.7. All records maintained pursuant to this Section must be available and present in proper form
within 30 days of a written request made by DEQ.
6. ASSIGNMENT, TRANSFER, AND SUBCONTRACTING
In accordance with §18-4-141, MCA, Contractor may not assign, transfer, or subcontract any
portion of this Contract without DEQ's prior written consent. Contractor is responsible to DEQ for
the acts and omissions of all subcontractors or agents and of persons directly or indirectly
employed by such subcontractors, and for the acts and omissions of persons employed directly by
Contractor. No contractual relationships exist between any subcontractor and DEQ under this
contract.
7. HOLD HARMLESSIINDEMNIFICATION
To the fullest extent permitted by law, the Contractor shall indemnify and hold harmless DEQ, its
elected and appointed officials, officers, agents, directors, and employees from and against all
claims, damages, losses and expenses, including the cost of defense thereof, to the extent caused
by or arising out of Contractor's negligent acts, errors, or omissions in work or services performed
under this Contract, including but not limited to, the negligent acts, errors, or omissions of any
Subcontractor or anyone directly or indirectly employed by any Subcontractor for whose acts
Subcontractor may be liable.
8. COMPLIANCE WITH WORKERS" COMPENSATION ACT
Neither Contractor nor its employees are employees of the State of Montana. Contractor and any
subcontractor shall comply with the provisions of the Montana Workers' Compensation Act while
performing work for the State of Montana in accordance with §39-71-401, §39-71-405, and §39-
71-417, MCA. Proof of compliance must be in the form of workers' compensation insurance, an
independent Contractor's exemption, or documentation of corporate officer status. This
insurance/exemption must be valid for the entire Contract term and any renewal. Upon expiration,
a renewal document must be sent to the Department of Environmental Quality, P.O. Box 200901,
Helena, MT 59620-0901.
9. COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS
Contractor shall, in performance of work under this Contract, fully comply with all applicable
federal, state, or local laws, rules, and regulations, including but not limited to, 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. Any
subletting or subcontracting by Contractor subjects subcontractors to the same provision. In
accordance with §49-3-207, MCA, Contractor agrees that the hiring of persons to perform this
contract will be made on the basis of merit and qualifications and there will be no discrimination
based upon race, color, religion, creed, political ideas, sex, age, marital status, physical or mental
disability, or national origin by the persons performing this contract.
10. REQUIRED INSURANCE
10.1. General Requirements. Contractor shall maintain for the duration of the Contract, at its
cost and expense, insurance against claims for injuries to persons or damages to property,
which may arise from or in connection with the performance of the work by Contractor,
agents, employees, representatives, assigns, or subcontractors. This insurance shall cover
such claims as may be caused by any negligent act or omission.
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10.2. Primary Insurance. Contractor's insurance coverage shall be primary insurance as respect
to DEQ, its officers, officials, employees and shall apply separately to each project or
location. Any insurance or self-insurance maintained by DEQ, its officers, officials,
employees or volunteers shall be in excess of Contractor's insurance and shall not
contribute with it.
10.3. Specific Requirements for Commercial General Liability. Contractor shall purchase and
maintain occurrence coverage with combined single limits for bodily injury, personal injury,
and property damage of$750,000 per claim, $1,500,000 per occurrence to cover such
claims as may be caused by any act, omission, or negligence of Contractor or its officers,
agents, representatives, assigns or subcontractors.
DEQ, its officers, officials, and employees are to be covered and listed as additional insured
for: liability arising out of activities performed by or on behalf of Contractor; products and
completed operations; vehicles used, and premises owned, leased, occupied, or used,
10.4. Deductibles and Self-insured Retentions. Any deductible or self-insured retention must
be declared to and approved by DEQ. At the request of DEQ either: (1) the insurer shall
reduce or eliminate such deductibles or self-insured retentions as respects DEQ, its officers,
officials, employees,
10.5. Certificate of Insurance/Endorsements. A certificate of insurance from an insurer with a
Best's rating of no less than A-, indicating compliance with the required coverage, was
received by the Department of Environmental Quality prior to execution of this
Contract. Contractor must notify DEQ immediately, of any material change in insurance
coverage, such as changes in limits, coverage, change in status of policy, etc. DEQ
reserves the right to require complete copies of insurance policies at all times. Failure to
comply with this requirement may result in termination per Section 16 (CONTRACT
TERMINATION) of this Contract.,
11. DISABILITY ACCOMMODATIONS
DEQ does not discriminate on the basis of disability in admission to, access to, or operations of its
programs, services, or activities. Individuals who need aids, alternative document formats, or
services for effective communications or other disability related accommodations in the programs
and services offered are invited to make their needs and preferences known to this office.
Interested parties should provide as much advance notice as possible.
12. REGISTRATION WITH THE SECRETARY OF STATE
Any business intending to transact business in Montana must register with the Secretary of State.
Businesses that are incorporated in another state or country, but which are conducting activity in
Montana, must determine whether they are transacting business in Montana in accordance with 35-
1-1026 and 35-8-1001, MCA. Such businesses may want to obtain the guidance of their attorney or
accountant to determine whether their activity is considered transacting business.
If businesses determine that they are transacting business in Montana, they must register with the
Secretary of State and obtain a certificate of authority to demonstrate that they are in good standing
in Montana. To obtain registration materials, call the Office of the Secretary of State at (406) 444-
3665, or visit their website at http://sos.mt.gov/Businesslindex.asp.
13. FEDERAL REQUIREMENTS
Contractor agrees to comply with the following terms and conditions as defined by the United States
Code (http://uscode..house.gov/search/criteria.shtml), the Code of Federal Regulations
(http://www.ecfr.gov) applicable to the EPA, and Presidential Executive Orders
http://www.whitehouse,gov/briefing-room/presidentia[-actions/executive-orders) as they apply to the
federal grant from EPA for 319 Non Point Source Project Grant. Citations to the relevant portions of
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the U.S. Code, Code of Federal Regulations, and Executive Orders may be obtained at
(https://www,cfda.govl using the CFDA number(s) referenced in Section 4.6. The following
provisions are incorporated into this Contract and shall be included by the Contractor in each
subcontract or sub-tiered agreement under any subcontract it enters into in connection with this
Contract:
13.1. Supersession (CFR). This Section applies to the work eligible for EPA assistance to be
performed under this Contract, and the provisions within it supersede any conflicting
provisions of this Contract.
13.2. Drug Free Workplace (CFR). Contractor agrees to maintain a drug-free workplace.
Contractor certifies, by signing this Contract that its employees and subcontractors will not
engage in the unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensing, possession, or use of a
controlled substance in the performance of this Contract.
13.3. Lobbying (CFR). Contractor certifies that no federal appropriated funds have been paid or
will be paid, by or on behalf of the Contractor, to any person for influencing or attempting to
influence Congress or any federal agency in connection with the awarding of any
federal/state Contract, the making of any federal/state grant, the making of any federal/state
loan, the entering into of any cooperative agreement, and the extension, continuation,
renewal, amendment, or modification of any federal/state contract, grant, loan or
cooperative agreement. If any funds other than federal or state appropriated funds have
been paid or will be paid to any person for influencing or attempting to influence Congress or
any federal agency in connection with this Contract, grant, loan or cooperative agreement,
Contractor shall complete and submit Standard Form-LLL, "Disclosure Form to Report
Lobbying", in accordance with its instructions.
13.4. Quali!y Assurance Project Plan (CFR). Contractor agrees to comply with any Quality
Assurance Project Plan (QAPP) developed under this Contract that outlines the procedures
that must be followed to make sure samples are collected, data are stored, and reports are
written to ensure quality high enough to meet the needs of the project.
13.5. Debarment, Suspension, Ineligibility and VoluntM_ Exclusion (CFR). Contractor
certifies that it and its principals: (1) are not presently debarred, suspended, proposed for
debarment, declared ineligible, or voluntarily excluded from the award of Contracts by any
federal department or agency; (2) have not within a 3-year period preceding this Contract
been convicted of or had a civil judgment rendered against them for commission of fraud or
a criminal offense in connection with obtaining, attempting to obtain, or performing a public
(federal, state, or local) contract or subcontract; been in violation of federal or state antitrust
statutes, or been convicted of embezzlement, theft, forgery, bribery, falsification or
destruction of records, making false statements, or receiving stolen property; or otherwise
criminally or civilly charged by a governmental entity (federal, state, or local) with
commission of any of the offenses enumerated in (2) above; and, (3) have not within a 3-
year period preceding this Contract, had one or more Contracts terminated for cause or
default by any federal or state agency.
13.6. Procurement of Recycled Good (USC). In accordance with Section 6002 of the Resource
Conservation and Recovery Act, when the purchase of an item exceeds $10,000 or where
the quantity of such items acquired in the course of the preceding fiscal year was $10,000 or
more, Contractor and subcontractors shall give preference to the purchase of specific
products containing recycled materials.
13.7. Use of Recycled Paper(EQ). Contractor certifies that recycled paper will be used for all
reports, documents, or other submittals prepared by Contractor under the terms of this
Contract. This requirement does not apply to reports that are prepared on forms supplied by
BLM.
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13.8. Equipment, Supplies and Materials
13.8.1. Any purchase of equipment required under this Contract must be approved in
advance and in writing by DEQ prior to purchase by Contractor,
13.8.2. The title of equipment, defined as having a purchase price of over $5,000 and a
useful life of more than one year, acquired under this Contract, shall vest with DEQ.
Contractor agrees to maintain the equipment in good working condition and provide
accountability of the equipment per state law and rule concerning Asset Management.
13.8.3. At the conclusion of this Contract, equipment shall be returned in good working
condition to DEQ unless otherwise authorized in writing by DEQ and the Surplus Property
Program of the Property and Supply Bureau of the General Services Division of the
Montana Department of Administration. Supplies and materials with a value of less than
$5,000, purchased for and used in completing the terms of this Contract shall be the
property of Contractor.
13.9. Operation and Maintenance (EPA's 4319 Award, Paragraph 7), Contractor will assure
the continued proper operation and maintenance of all nonpoint source management
practices that have been implemented for projects funded under this Contract, unless a
particular practice did not function as planned. Such practices shall be operated and
maintained for an appropriate number of years in accordance with commonly accepted
standards. Contractor shall include a provision in every applicable subcontract awarded
under this Contract requiring that the management practices for the project be properly
operated and maintained. Likewise similar provisions shall be included in any sub-tiered
agreements under any subcontracts.
13.10. Subcontracting Under Disadvantaged Business Enterprise JDBE) Program (QFR)
13.10.1. Contractor shall assure compliance with the DBE Program when subcontracting,
which includes, along with disadvantaged business enterprises, minority and women's
business enterprise (MBE/WBE). Contractor shall ensure that DBEs have the opportunity to
compete for procurements subcontracted under this Contract by following the Six Good
Faith Efforts noted below:
13.10.1.1. Ensure DBEs are made aware of contracting opportunities to the fullest
extent practicable through outreach and recruitment activities. For Indian Tribal,
State and local government recipients, this will include placing DBEs on solicitation
lists and soliciting them whenever they are potential sources.
13.10.1.2. Make information on forthcoming opportunities available to DBEs and
arrange time frames for contracts and establish delivery schedules, where the
requirements permit, in a way that encourages and facilitates participation by DBEs
in the competitive process. This includes, whenever possible posting solicitations
for bids or proposals for a minimum of 30 calendar days before the bid or proposal
closing date.
13.10.1.3. Consider in the contracting process whether firms competing for large
contracts could subcontract with DBEs. For Indian Tribal, State and local
government recipients, this will include dividing total requirements, when
economically feasible, into smaller tasks or quantities to permit maximum
participation by DBEs in the competitive process.
13.10.1.4. Encourage contracting with a consortium of DBEs when a contract is
too large for one of these firms to handle individually.
13.10.1.5. Use the services and assistance of the Small Business Administration,
and the Minority Business Development Agency of the Department of Commerce.
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13.10.1.6. If the Contractor awards subcontracts, require the subcontract to take
the steps in paragraph 13.10.1.1 through 13.10.1.5 of this Section,
13.10.2. Subcontracting done by Contractor under this Contract must, to the fullest extent
possible, make available a "fair share" of at least 3% of funds for supplies, construction,
equipment or services to "women business enterprises" (VVBE), and 2% of funds to "minority
business enterprises" (MBE). DEQ reserves the right to adjust the "fair share" percentages
by providing written notice to Contractor. These are goals, not quotas. The requirement is
that Contractor shows and documents good faith efforts to solicit DBE participation.
13.10.3. Contractor shall employ the Six Good Faith Efforts regardless of whether
Contractor has achieved its "fair share" objectives as described in Section 13,10.1..
13.10.4. Contractor shall ensure payment to a DBE subcontractor for satisfactory
performance is no more than 30 days from the date Contractor receives payment from DEQ.
13.,10.5. Contractor shall notify DEQ in writing prior to termination of a DBE subcontractor
for convenience.
13.10.6. If a DBE subcontractor fails to complete work under the subcontract for any
reason, Contractor shall employ the Six Good Faith Efforts when soliciting for a replacement
subcontractor.
13.11. Use of Funds for Refreshments or Meals. Contractor and any subcontract must
obtain prior approval from EPA through DEQ prior to using these funds for the
purchase of light refreshments or meals served at meetings, conferences, training
workshops, and outreach activities (events) unless the event has been specified in
the approved workplani. Requests for approval must include:
13.11.1. An estimated budget and description for the light refreshments, meals, and
beverages to be served at the event(s);
13.11.2. A description of the purpose, agenda, location, length and timing for the event;
13.11.3. An estimated number of participants in the event and a description of their roles,
14. CONFLICT OF INTEREST
14.1. For the purposes of the Montana Code of Ethics, Contractor and each of its employees and
subcontractors is a "public employee" for the purposes of this Section. As such, Contractor
and each of its employees and subcontractors is subject to the requirements of Title 2,
Chapter 2, MCA, regarding conflicts of interest, including but not limited to sections §2-2-
104, §2-2-105, 2-2-121, and §2-2-201, MCA,
14.2. If DEQ discovers that an employee of Contractor is in violation of this Section, DEQ may,
after consulting with Contractor, terminate this Contract or take other appropriate measures
to address the conflict and Contractor shall reimburse DEQ for any services DEQ requires
be performed by another Contractor that duplicate the services performed by the employee
who violated this Section.
15. DISCLOSURE
15.1. Contractor shall notify DEQ of any actual, apparent, or potential conflict of interest with
regard to any individual working on a work assignment or having access to information
regarding a subcontract. Notification of any conflict of interest shall include both
organizational conflicts of interest and personal conflicts of interest (which are defined as the
same types of relationships as organizational conflicts of interest, but applicable to an
individual). In the event that a personal conflict of interest exists, the individual who is
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affected shall be disqualified from taking part in any way in the performance of the assigned
work that created the conflict of interest situation.
15.2. Contractor certifies that it has identified all current employees and proposed subcontractor's
employees that will perform work under this Contract and that have worked for the State of
Montana in the last two years prior to submitting the solicitation request which resulted in the
award of this Contract. Contractor further certifies that no former employee of DEQ, the
State of Montana or local government may work under this Contract for a period of twelve
months after voluntary termination of public employment, if by working under the Contract
the employee will take direct advantage, unavailable to others, of matters with which the
employee was directly involved during the employee's public employment. Pursuant to §2-2-
201, MCA, a former employee of state or local government may not, within 6 months
following the termination of public employment, contract or be employed by an employer
who contracts with the State of Montana or any of its subdivisions involving matters with
which the former public employee was "directly involved", a defined in §2-2-201, MCA,
during employment. Contractor further certifies it shall identify any new employees hired
during this Contract that will perform work under this Contract and that have worked for the
State of Montana in the last two years prior to submitting the solicitation request which
resulted in the award of this Contract. Disclosure in all cases shall include the name of the
agency and the nature of work performed by the employee.
16. CONTRACT TERMINATION
16.1. Termination for Cause with Notice to Cure Reguirement. Either party may terminate this
Contract in whole or in part for failure of the other party to materially perform any of the
services, duties, terms, or conditions contained in this Contract after giving the other party
written notice of the stated failure. The written notice must demand performance of the
stated failure within a specified period of time of not less than 30 days. If the demanded
performance is not completed within the specified period, the termination is effective at the
end of the specified period.
16.2. Reduction of Funding. In accordance with §18-4-313(4), MCA, DEQ must terminate this
Contract if funds are not appropriated or otherwise made available to support DEQ'S
continuation of performance of this Contract in a subsequent fiscal period. If state or federal
government funds are not appropriated or otherwise made available through the state
budgeting process to support continued performance of this Contract (whether at an initial
Contract payment level or any Contract increases to that initial level) in subsequent fiscal
periods, DEQ shall terminate this Contract as required by law. DEQ shall provide Contractor
the date DEQ's termination shall take effect. DEQ shall not be liable to Contractor for any
payment that would have been payable had the Contract not been terminated under this
provision. As stated above, DEQ shall be liable to Contractor only for the payment, or
prorated portion of that payment, owed to Contractor up to the date DEQ's termination takes
effect. This is Contractor's sole remedy. DEQ shall not be liable to Contractor for any other
payments or damages arising from termination under this section, including but not limited to
general, special, or consequential damages such as lost profits or revenues,
16.3. Any termination of this Contract is subject to the exception that Section 5 (ACCOUNTING,
AUDIT AND RETENTION OF RECORDS), relating to retention of and access to records,
will remain in effect.
17. EVENT OF BREACH — REMEDIES
17.1. Event of Breach by Contractor. Any one or more of the following Contractor acts or
omissions constitute an event of material breach under this Contract:
17.1.1. products or services furnished fail to conform to any requirement;
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17.1-2. failure to submit any report required by this Contract-,
17.1.3. failure to perform any of the other terms and conditions of this Contract, including
but not limited to beginning work under this Contract without prior DEQ approval
and breaching Section 17.1 obligations; or
17.1.4. voluntary or involuntary bankruptcy or receivership.
17.2. Event of Breach by DEQ. DEQ's failure to perform any material terms or conditions of this
Contract constitutes an event of breach.
17.3. Actions in Event of Breach.
17.3.1. Upon the Contractor's material breach, DEQ may:
17.3.1.1. terminate this Contract under Section 16 (CONTRACT TERMINATION);
or
17.3.1.2. treat this Contract as materially breached and pursue any of its
remedies under this Contract, at law, or in equity.
17.3.2. Upon DEQ's material breach, the Contractor may:
17.3.2.1. terminate this Contract after giving DEQ written notice of the stated
failure. The written notice must demand performance of the stated failure within a
specified period of time of not less than 30 days. If the demanded performance is
not completed within the specified period, the termination is effective at the end of
the specified period-, or
17.3.2.2. treat this Contract as materially breached and, except as the remedy is
limited in this Contract, pursue any of its remedies under this Contract, at law or in
equity.
18. WAIVER OF BREACH
Either party's failure to enforce any Contract provisions after any event of breach is not a waiver of
its right to enforce the provisions and exercise appropriate remedies if the breach occurs again.
Neither party may assert the defense of waiver in these situations.
19. CONFORMANCE WITH, CONTRACT
No alteration of the terms, conditions, delivery, price, quality, quantities, or specifications of the
Contract shall be granted without DEQ'S, prior written consent. Product or services provided that do
not conform to the Contract terms, conditions, and specifications may be rejected and returned at
Contractor's expense.
20. LIAISONS
All project management and coordination on DEQ's behalf must be through a single point of contact
designated as DEQ's liaison. Contractor shall designate a liaison who will provide the single point
of contact for management and coordination of Contractor's work. All work performed under this
Contract must be coordinated between DEQ's liaison and Contractor's liaison.
Ann McCauley, or successor, will be the liaison for DEQ.
1520 E. 6th Ave
Helena, MT 59601
Telephone,406.444.9897
Fax: 406.444.6836
E-mail: amccauley@mt.gov
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Dustin Johnson, or successor, will be the liaison for the Contractor.
121 N, Rouse Ave.
Bozeman, MT 59771
Telephone: 406,582.2288
E-mail: djohnson@bozeman.net
21.TRANSITION ASSISTANCE
If this Contract is not renewed at the end of this term, if the Contract is otherwise terminated
before project completion, or if particular work on a project is terminated for any reason,
Contractor must provide transition assistance for a reasonable, mutually agreed period of time
after the expiration or termination of this Contract or particular work under this Contract. The
purpose of this assistance is to allow for the expired or terminated portion of the services to
continue without interruption or adverse effect, and to facilitate the orderly transfer of such
services to DEQ or its designees. The parties agree that such transition assistance is governed
by the terms and conditions of this Contract, except for those terms or conditions that do not
reasonably apply to such transition assistance. DEQ shall pay Contractor for any resources
utilized in performing such transition assistance at the most current Contract rates. If there are no
established Contract rates, then the rate must be mutually agreed upon if DEQ terminates a
project, or this Contract for cause, then DEQ may offset the cost of paying Contractor for the
additional resources Contractor utilized in providing transition assistance with any damages DEQ
may have sustained as a result of Contractor's breach.
22. CHOICE OF LAW AND VENUE
Montana law governs this Contract. Any litigation concerning this bid, proposall, or 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. (§18-1-401, MCA.)
23. TAX EXEMPTION
The State of Montana is exempt from Federal Excise Taxes (#81-0302402).
24. SEVERABILITY CLAUSE
A declaration by any court or any other binding legal source 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 and materially dependent,
25. SCOPE, ENTIRE AGREEMENT, AND AMENDMENT
26.1. Contract. This Contract consists of 11 numbered pages, any Attachments as required and
Contractor's response. In the case of dispute or ambiguity arising between or among the
documents, the order of precedence of document interpretation is the same,
25.2, Entire Agreement. These documents are the entire agreement of the parties. They
supersede all prior agreements, representations, and understandings. Any amendment or
modification must be in a written agreement signed by the parties.
26. WAIVER
DEQ's waiver of any Contractor obligation or responsibility in a specific situation is not a waiver in a
future similar situation or is not a waiver of any other Contractor obligation or responsibility.
27. EXECUTION
The parties through their authorized agents have executed this Contract on the dates set out below.
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DEQ Contract No.. 213031
City of Bozeman
DATE Chris Kukuiski, City Manager
121 N. Rouse Ave.
Bozeman, MT 59771
Federal Employer's ID No. 81-6001238
MONTANA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
DATE VICKI J. W ODROW, Contracts Officer
Contracts and Procurement
Financial Services
Metcalf Building, Room 903
1520 E. Sixth Avenue
Helena, MT 59620-0901
Approved for legal content by
Date DEQ Attorney
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VEO Contract No. I13O32
Attachment
ATTACHMENTA
DEQ Contract No. Z13O31
Protecting Bozemmum'sWaters
Contractor: City ofBozeman
ChrisKuku|ski
121N. Rouse Ave, p.O. Box 1ZSQ
Bozeman, MT59771
D6{l Project ManaQer: Ann McCauley, (405) 444-38Q7, amccau|ey@mnLgov
Contractor Contact, Dosdn ]ohnsnn, (406) S82'2288, dUohnsmm@bnzennan.net
Contract End Date: 6/38/2014
319 Funds: $ 10,000
Non-Federal Matching Funds:
Total Project Cost: $ 24,000
PURPOSE: The purpose of this project is to develop an education and outreach program to
promote understanding of lawn care and riparian area Best Management Practices (@KUPs) lnthe
Bozeman area.The program shall be targeted to specific property owners and land managers that have
the potential to substantially reduce nonpoint source pollution through BMP implementation,
TASK 1—PROJECT PLANNING AND COORDINATION
Task 1 Description: Contractor shall research and identify land management uses in the greater
Bozeman area that have the potential to substantially reduce monpointsource pollution through 0&0P
implementation.Targeted land uses may include golf courses,sod farms, the City of8o/ernan'spublic
parks, Montana State University property, local school property, and other commercial and residential
properties.
From the list of identified land uses, Contractor shall contact a minimum of ten property owners and
land managers about current land management practices to guide the development of the education
and outreach program described in Task 2, and to solicit participation in the education and outreach
program.
Task IFunding: 319 Funds $ 2,000
Non-Federal Match $ 2,008
Task 1Timeline: Upon contract execution through 12/31/2U13
Task lDeliverables: Contractor shall submit 1o0E(}the following deliverables:
• A list of specific individuals, organizations, schools and universities, municipalities, and other
entities that were identified and contacted for participation in the education and outreach
project.
• Summary of meeting notes with each contacted property owner and/or land manager.
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TASK 2—EDUCATION AND OUTREACH PROGRAM
Task 2 Description: Contractor shall develop an education and outreach program targeted to
property owners and land managers identified in Task 1, Contractor shall coordinate with local water
quality protection groups' including the Greater Gallatin Watershed Council,the Gallatin Local Water
Quality District, and Montana State University Extension Water Quality, and other stakeholders in
developing the education and outreach program. Contractor shall obtain DEQ's approval in writing for
any contracted services related to the development of the education and outreach program.
Contractor shall ensure that participants receive background information on NPS pollution in the
Bozeman area, proposed solutions, and 8MPs for proper lawn rare and riparian restoration through
presentations and printed handouts.Additional outreach may include direct mailings, on-site visits,
web-based presentations,or other media-outlet presentations. Contractor shall provide resources for
participants interested in pursuing B&1Pimnp|ememtatinn.
Task 2Funding: 319 Funds $ 7,080
Non-Federal Match $ 7,000
Task ZTimeline: Upon contract execution through 6/3U/ZD14
Task 2Deliverables: Contractor shall submit tpDE[1 the following de|h/ereb|es-
* A list of individuals,organizations, agencies,and other entities participating in the education and
outreach program.
• A draft copy of each educational material produced to be reviewed by DEQ Project Manager.
• A final version of each educational material produced in electronic and hard copy format.
• Presentation agendas, photos, and attendee sign-in sheets.
TASK g—PROJECT EFFECTIVENESS EVALUATION
Task 3Description: Contractor shall monitor the effectiveness of education and outreach activities
through follow-up surveys with project participants. Contractor shall work with the DEQ Project
Manager and partner groups to prepare a survey that captures the level of participation, subject
awareness, and the likeliness ofBK4P implementation.
Task 3Funding: 319 Funds $ 1,000
Non-Federal Match $2,000
Task 8Tiroe|imm; Upon contract execution through G/30/2014
Task 3DeUverab|es: Contractor shall submit tnDE{l the following deliverables:
• A draft copy of the survey for review byDEQ Project k8anager.
• A final copy of the survey.
• Survey results and summary of project effectiveness to be included in Final Report prepared for
Task 4, Contract Administration.
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Attachment A
TASK 4—PROJECT ADMINISTRATION
Task 4 Description: Contractor shall oversee and be accountable for the completion nf all tasks.
Contractor shall prepare and submit attachment 6-billing statements, status reports, annual reports,
and a final report (details are listed below). Contractor shall maintain regular contact as defined by the
DE[l project manager.
Status Repo/1 and Billing Statement(Attachment 8)
• Whether there is activity or not, the contractor shall submit a status report quarterly. Reports
must be received by DGCl within 15 days following the end of each calendar quarter.
• I''Quarter(January' March): April 15
• 2nd Quarter(April'June):July 15
• 3'~ Quarter Uu|y-Septembed: October 15
• Annual Reports shall supersede the fourth quarter(October through December) report
(i.e,, a separate status report shall not be required for the fourth quarter). Annual
Reports (including the 4* quarter attachment 0-biU|ng statement) are due January 15.
following the calendar year upon which the report isbased.
• Contractor shall bill DEQ no more frequently than monthly, and no less frequently than
quarterly. Every attachment B-billing statement must include a status report. Contractor shall
submit status reports toDE(l using the most current guidance and template available at
Annual Reports
• Contractor shall submit an annual report for each calendar year in which the contract is active,
except inthe final year,when the final report shall replace the annual report.
• Contractor shall submit annual reports toDEC\ using the most current guidance and template
available at
• Contractor shall ensure annual reports are received by DEQ by Ja,nuary 15 following the calendar
year upon which the report isbased.
Final Reports
• [ont/acto,shaN submit a complete draft toDE(l for review and comment.
• Contractor shall submit the final report, addressing DE{lcomments.
• The final report must be received by DEQ within 45 days after either the project is completed or
the contract expires whichever isfirst.
• Contractor shall attach electronic and hard copies of all of the deliverables from all tasks,
regardless of whether or not copies of the deliverables were submitted previously,
• The final report must bea stand-alone report that documents the contract from beginning to
end.
Contractor shall complete the final report using the most current final report guidance available at
m
Task 4Funding: 319 Funds $ 8,000
Nnn'Federo| Match $ 3,008
Task 4 Timeline* Upon contract execution through 5/3O/Z814
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Attachment
Task 4Deliverables: Contractor shall submit tmDEZ the following deliverables as described inthe
Task 4. Description: Status Reports, Annual Reports,Attachment B-Bi|Hng Statement and m Final Report.
Contractor shall ensure that all reports are written clearly, and require only a minimal amount ofediting
by the DEC\project manager.
Contractor shall do the following with respect to all deliverables associated with all tasks in this contract
(not just Task 4).
• Contractor shall adhere to document formatting guidance provided by the DEQ project
manager.
• Contractor shall submit all draft documents in electronic format.
• Contractor shall submit all final documents in both electronic (e.g., PDF and Word formats) and
hand copy formats.
• Contractor shall submit allelectronic documents using the file format prescribed by the DEQ
project manager.
• Contractor shall submit all electronic deliverables and reports to the DEQ project manager
using email or if files are greater than 2.S megabytes in size using the State of Montana File
Transfer Service ) mras directed toby the DE(I project manager.
• Contractor shall submit all hard copy documents, attachment B—billing statements and other
deliverables to Robyn Boyle / , GnamtComtract Coordinator,atPO Box ZO0901,
Helena K4T59G20'09OL
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BILLING STATEMENT
ATTACHMENT B
PROJECT: PROTECTING BOZEMAN'S WATERS
110EQ CONTRACT NUMBER:213031
Billing Period: Statement Date:
Goal/Objective/Task CONTRACTED CURRENT TO-DATE BALANCE
(as listed in Attachment A) AMOUNT BILLING LAPENUt-IJ REMAINING
(INCLUDING
CURRENT
BILLING)
TASK 1:PROJECT PLANNING AND
COORDINATION $2,000.00 $0.00 $0.00 $2,000.00
TASK 2:EDUCATION AND OUTREACH
PROGRAM $7,000.00 $0.00 $0.00 $7„000.00
TASK 3:PROJECT EFFECTIVENESS
EVALUATION $1,000.00 $0.00 $0.00 $1,000.00
TASK 4 PROJECT ADMINISTRATION '$0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
TOTAL BILLED 1BALANCE
$0,00 $0.00
TOTALS $10,000.00 $0.00 $0.00 '$10,000.00
TOTALS THIS BILLING CYCLE $0.00
COMMENTS SECTION:.
I certify that the above costs are actual, necessary,and allowable for the performance of the agreement. There are
no duplicate costs, and the statement is mathematically correct. All progress reports required under this
agreement are current.
Date Signed
If you need a copy of this billing statement emailed to you,please call Grant Contract Coordinator at 406.444.1842.
MATCH STATEMENT
PROJECT: PROTECTING BOZEMAN'S WATERS
DEQ CONTRACT NUMBER: 213031
Billing Period: Statement Date:
NONFEDERAL STATE, OTHER EXPLANATION OF
MATCH LOCAL, IN-KIND FEDERAL OTHER FEDERAL
TASKS REQUIRED PRIVATE MATCH FUNDS FUNDS
TASK 1 PROJECT PLANNING AND
COORDINATION $2,000.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
TASK 2 EDUCATION AND OUTREACH
PROGRAM $7,000.00 KOO $0.00 $0.00
TASK 3 PROJECT EFFECTIVENESS
EVALUATION $2,000.00 $0,00 $0.00 $0.00
TASK 4 PROJECT ADMINISTRATION $3,000.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
TOTALS 1 $14,000.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0,00
TOTALS THIS BILLING CYCLE $0.00 $0.00
CUMULATIVE NON-FEDERAL MATCH TO DATE $0.00
NON FEDERAL MATCH BALANCE REMAINING $14,000.00
COMMENTS SECTION.