2012-118 EMS - NCEM for Homeland Security Grant Program

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exercise needs to prevent, protect against, respond to, and recover from acts of terrorism and other catastrophic events. (2) Utilize State of North Carolina and/or local procurement policies and procedures for the procurement of supplies and services necessary to conduct training activities, and conform to applicable State and Federal law and the standards identified in the Procurement Standards Sections of 44 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 13 and 2 CFR Part 215. Sub - grantee must follow procurement procedures and policies as outlined in the applicable USDHS Program Guidelines and Application Kits and the USDHS Financial Management Guide. Sub - grantee shall comply with all applicable laws, regulations and program guidance. Sub - grantee must comply with the most recent version of the Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit requirements. Administrative and procurement practices must conform to applicable federal requirements. A non - exclusive list of regulations commonly applicable to DHS grants are listed below, codified in the following guidance: 44 CFR Part 13; 2 CFR 215; 2 CFR Parts 225, 220, and 230 (formerly OMB Circulars A -87, A21 and A -122); Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), Part 31.2; and OMB Circular A -133 "Audits of States, Local Governments, and Non - Profit Organizations "; 28 CFR Part 23 "Criminal Intelligence Systems Operating Policies"; 49 CFR Part 1520 "Sensitive Security Information "; Public Law 107 -296, The Critical Infrastructure Act of 2002; Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended, 42 U.S.C. 2000 et. seq.; Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, as amended, 20 U. S.C. 1681 et. seq; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, 29 U.S.C. 794; The Age Discrimination Act of 1975, as amended, 20 U.S.C. 6101 et. seq.; Certifications and Assurances regarding Lobbying 31 U.S.C. 1352, Drug -Free Workplace Act, as amended, 41 U.S.C. 701 et. seq. and Certification Regarding Drug -Free Workplace Requirements, Debarment and Suspension Executive Orders 12549 and 12689 and 44 CFR Part 17 and Certification Regarding Debarment, Suspension and Other Responsibility Matters; Assurances as listed in SF 424B and SF 424D; and Grant Award and Special Conditions documents. (3) Counties will have suspense of August 31, 2014 to complete their training for the 2011 HSGP grant. Submit invoice(s) requesting reimbursement for supplies and services received to the NCEM Homeland Security grants manager as outlined in Attachment C, incorporated by reference herein. Grantee will reimburse Sub - grantee for eligible costs as outlined in the applicable USDHS Program Guidelines and Application Kits. Sub - grantee must take possession of all purchased equipment and receive any grant- eligible service prior to seeking reimbursement from the grantee. (4) Complete the procurement (s) process not later than August 31, 2014. (5) Provide quarterly progress reports to the NCEM Homeland Security grants manager, as described in Attachment D, incorporated by reference Page 3 of 14