RES-2003-072 FEMA Designation of Applicant's Agent and Disaster Relief Agreement

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7. The Applicant shall provide to the State monthly Progress Reports for a[I open Large projects funded by State and Federal disaster assistance grants. The first Progress Report will be due on the lOs' day of the first month following initiation of the project and subsequent Progress Reports will be due on the 10's day of each and every month thereafter until project completion. Forms and reporting requirements will be provided by the Governor's Authorized Representative. The Applicant, its employees and agents, including consultants, contractors and subcontractors io be paid with funds provided under this Agreement, shall give State and Federal agencies designated by the Governor's Authorized Representative, full access to and the right to examine all records and documents related [o the use of disaster assistance funds. 9. The Applicant shall return to the Stale, within thirty (30) days of a request by the Governor's Authorized Representative, any funds advanced to the Applicant that are not supported by auditor other Federal or State review of documentation maintained by the Applicant. 10. The Applicant shall comply with all applicable codes and standards in the c_ ompletion of eligible work to repair or replace damaged public facilities. - 11. The Applicant shall comply'with all applicable provisions of Federal and State statutes, rules and regulations regarding the procurement of goods and services and regarding contracts for the repair and restoration of public facilities. I2. The Applicant shall begin and complete all items of work within the time limits established by the Governor's Authorized Representative and in accordance with applicable Federal and State statues, rules and regulations. 13. The Applicant shall request a final inspection within ninety (90) days after completion of each and every large project funded under this Agreement, or within ninety (90) days after the expiration of the time limit established for each project under Paragraph 12 above, whichever occurs first. Applicant shall present all supporting documentation to State andlor Federal inspectors at the time of final inspection. The State, as Grantee, reserves the right to conduct a final inspection of any large project after expiration of the ninety- (90) day period and to reimburse Applicant only for costs documented at the time of final inspection. 14. The Applicant shall comply with all applicable Federal and State statutes, rules and regulations for publicly fina;~ced or assisted contracts including, but not limited to, non-discrimination, labor standard, and access by the physically handicapped. 15. The Applicant's Designated Agent shall execute and comply with the Lobbying Prohibition document incorporated herein as Attachment A. , 16. The Applicant's Designated Agent shall execute and comply with the Statement of Assurances (SF 424D) document incorporated herein as Attachment l3. 17. The Applicant shall not enter into cost-plus-percentage-of--cost contracts for debris removal, emergency protective measures or completion of disaster restoration or repair work. 18. The Applicant shat[ not enter into contracts for which payment is contingent upon receipt of Slate or Federal funds. 19. The Applicant shall not enter into any contract with any entity that is debarred or suspended from participation in Federal Assistance. The State and/or FEMA will not be under any obligation [o reimburse Applicant for payments made to a debarred or suspended contractor. Applicant may search for debarred or suspended contractors at the following website: ht[p://ep(s.acnet.gov/epVowa/eplssearch_menu. 20. The Applicant shall comply with the provisions of 42 U.S.C. 35155 (Section 312 of the Stafford Act) which prohibits duplication of benefits. Applicant shall notify State immediately if any other source of funds is available to offset disaster assistance provided pursuant [o this Agreement. Applicant agrees [hat eligible costs under this Agreement will be reduced by duplicate benefits received from any othec source. o..,ivwrd ZS/02 Pa~e 2 of 7 Rcv. 06/01