2014-655 Econ Dev - NC Arts Council grassroots arts program grant

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21 . Travel Expenses : Travel expenses shall not be reimbursed in the performance of this Contract . If travel is necessary in the performance of this Contract , it shall be included in the approved project budget and narrative . 22 . Sales/ Use Tax Refunds : If eligible , the Grantee and all subgrantees shall : ( a ) ask the North Carolina Department of Revenue fora refund of all sales and use taxes paid by them in the performance of this Contract , pursuant to N . C. G . S . 105 - 164 . 14 ; and ( b ) exclude all refundable sales and use taxes from all reportable expenditures before the expenses are entered in their reimbursement reports . 23 . Entire Agreement : This Contract and any documents incorporated specifically by reference represent the entire agreement between the Parties and supersede all prior oral or written statements or agreements . This Request for Proposals , any addenda thereto , and the offeror ' s proposal are incorporated herein by reference as though set forth verbatim . All promises , requirements , terms , conditions , provisions , representations , guarantees , and warranties contained herein shall survive the contract expiration or termination date unless specifically provided otherwise herein , or unless superseded by applicable Federal or State statutes of limitation . 24 . By Executive Order 24 , issued by Governor Perdue , and N . C . G . S . § 133 - 32 , it is unlawful for any vendor or contractor ( i . e . architect , bidder, contractor , construction manager, design professional , engineer , landlord , offeror, seller , subcontractor , supplier , or vendor) to make gifts or to give favors to any State employee of the Governor' s Cabinet Agencies ( i . e . Administration , Commerce , Correction , Crime Control and Public Safety, Cultural Resources , Environment and Natural Resources , Health and Human Services , Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention , Revenue , Transportation , and the Office of the Governor) . This prohibition covers those vendors and contractors who : ( 1 ) have a contract with a government agency ; or ( 2 ) have performed under such a contract within the past year ; or ( 3 ) anticipate bidding on such a contract in the future . For additional information regarding the specific requirements and exemptions , vendors and contractors are encouraged to review Executive Order 24 and G . S . Sec. 133 - 32 . Executive Order 24 also encouraged and invited other State Agencies to implement the requirements and prohibitions of the Executive Order to their agencies . Vendors and contractors should contact other State Agencies to determine if those agencies have adopted Executive Order 24 . 25 . Effective Period : This Contract shall be effective upon signature by all Parties to this Contract and shall terminate upon final expenditure of all funds and submission of all reports as required by law . 26 . Grantee ' s Duties : The Grantee shall complete and return any applicable revised budget page (s) and this Contract . If the grant is being paid with Federal funds , then the Grantee must also complete and return Cash Request form ( s) at the appropriate time . The Grantee shall carry out the grant project as described in its North Carolina Arts Council grant application containing the scope of project , budget , and project narrative ; its Grant Award Letter ( s) with any applicable stipulation ( s) ; any applicable revised budget page (s) ; the Grantee Instructions ; and in compliance with all parts of this Contract including the attachments for the grant awards and in accordance with applicable State and Federal laws and any local requirements . In addition , the Grantee shall maintain all grant records for a period of five years or until all audit exceptions have been resolved , whichever is longer. Rev . 7/2014 Governmental Page 6 of 9