FTA Required Clauses

1.No Federal Government Obligations to Third Parties......

2.Program Fraud and False or Fraudulent Statements and Related Acts......

3.Access to Records......

4.Federal Changes......

5.Civil rights......

6.Disadvantaged Business Enterprises......

7.Incorporation of Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Terms......

8.Termination......

9.Suspension and Debarment......

10.Energy Conservation......

FTARequiredClausesforThirdPartyContractors and Sub-agreements

All FTA Contracts and Subcontracts:

1.No Federal Government Obligations to Third Parties

(a) The Purchaser and Contractor acknowledge and agree that, notwithstanding any concurrence by the Federal Government in or approval of the solicitation or award of the underlying contract, absent the express written consent by the Federal Government, the Federal Government is not a party to the contract and shall not be subject to any obligations or liabilities to the Purchaser Contractor or any other party (whether or not a party to that contract) pertaining to any matter resulting from the underlying contract.

(b) The Contractor agrees to include the above clause in each subcontract financed in whole or in part with Federal assistance provided by FTA. It is further agreed that the clause shall not be modified, except to identify the subcontractor who will be subject to its provisions.

2.Program Fraud and False or Fraudulent Statements and Related Acts

(a) The Contractor acknowledges that the provisions of the Program Fraud Civil Remedies Act of 1986, as amended, 31 U.S.C. § 3801 et seq. And U.S. DOT regulations, “Program Fraud Civil Remedies, “49 C.F.R. Part 31, apply to its actions pertaining to this Project. Upon execution of the underlying contract, the Contractor certifies or affirms the truthfulness and accuracy of any statement it has made, it makes, it may make, or causes to be made, pertaining the underlying contract or the FTA assisted project for which the contract work is being performed. In addition to other penalties that may be applicable, the Contractor further acknowledges that if it makes, or causes to be made, a false, fictitious, or fraudulent claim, statement, submission, or certification, the Federal Government reserves the right to impose the penalties of the Program Fraud Civil Remedies Act of 1986 on the Contractor to the extent the Federal Government deems appropriate.

(b) The Contractor also acknowledges that if it makes, or causes to be made, a false, fictitious, or fraudulent claim, statement, submission, or certification to the Federal Government under a contract connected with a project that is financed in whole or in part with Federal assistance originally awarded by FTA under the authority of 49 U.S.C. § 5307, the government reserves the right to impose the penalties of 18 U.S.C. § 1001 and 49 U.S.C. § 5307(n)(1) on the Contractor, to the extend the Federal Government deems appropriate.

(c) The Contractor agrees to include the above two clauses in each subcontract financed in whole or in part with Federal assistance provided by FTA. It is further agreed that the clauses shall not be modified, except to identify the subcontractor who will be subject to the provisions.

3.Access to Records

(a) The Consultant shall permit the authorized representatives of the Authority, the U.S. Department of Transportation and the Comptroller General of the United States to inspect and audit all data and records of the Consultant relating to his performance under the contract until the expiration of three years after final payment under this contract.

(b) The Consultant further agrees to include in all his subcontracts hereunder a provision to the effect that the subcontractor agrees that the Authority, the Department of Transportation and Comptroller General of the United States or any of their duly authorized representatives shall, until the expiration of three years after final payment under the subcontract, have access to and the right to examine any directly pertinent books, documents, paper and records of such subcontractor, involving transactions related to the subcontractor. The term "subcontract" as used in this clause excludes purchase orders not exceeding $10,000.

(c) The periods of access and examination described above, for records which relate to (1) litigation of the settlement of claims arising out of the performance of this contract, or (2) costs and expenses of this contract as to which exception has been taken by the Comptroller General or any of his duly authorized representatives, shall continue until such appeals, litigation, claims or exceptions have been disposed of.

4.Federal Changes

Contractor shall at all times comply with all applicable FTA regulations, policies, procedures and directives, including without limitation those listed directly or by reference in the Master Agreement between Purchaser and FTA, as they may be amended or promulgated from time to time during the term of this contract. Contractor's failure to so comply shall constitute a material breach of contract.

5.Civil rights

Nondiscrimination - In accordance with Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, as amended, 42 U.S.C. § 2000d, section 303 of the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, as amended, 42 U.S.C. § 6102, section 202 of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, 42 U.S.C. § 12132, and Federal transit law at 49 U.S.C. § 5332, the Contractor agrees that it will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, creed, national origin, sex, age, or disability. In addition, the Contractor agrees to comply with applicable Federal implementing regulations and other implementing requirements FTA may issue.

Equal Employment Opportunity - The following equal employment opportunity requirements apply to the underlying contract:

1. Race, Color, Creed, National Origin, Sex - In accordance with Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, as amended, 42 U.S.C. § 2000e, and Federal transit laws at 49 U.S.C. § 5332, the Contractor agrees to comply with all applicable equal employment opportunity requirements of U.S. Department of Labor (U.S. DOL) regulations, "Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs, Equal Employment Opportunity, Department of Labor," 41 C.F.R. Parts 60 etseq., (which implement Executive Order No. 11246, "Equal Employment Opportunity," as amended by Executive Order No. 11375, "Amending Executive Order 11246 Relating to Equal Employment Opportunity," 42 U.S.C. § 2000e note), and with any applicable Federal statutes, executive orders, regulations, and Federal policies that may in the future affect construction activities undertaken in the course of the Project. The Contractor agrees to take affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed, and that employees are treated during employment, without regard to their race, color, creed, national origin, sex, or age. Such action shall include, but not be limited to, the following: employment, upgrading, demotion or transfer, recruitment or recruitment advertising, layoff or termination; rates of pay or other forms of compensation; and selection for training, including apprenticeship. In addition, the Contractor agrees to comply with any implementing requirements FTA may issue.

2.Age - In accordance with section 4 of the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, as amended, 29 U.S.C. § § 623 and Federal transit law at 49 U.S.C. § 5332, the Contractor agrees to refrain from discrimination against present and prospective employees for reason of age. In addition, the Contractor agrees to comply with any implementing requirements FTA may issue.

3.Disabilities - In accordance with section 102 of the Americans with Disabilities Act, as amended, 42 U.S.C. § 12112, the Contractor agrees that it will comply with the requirements of U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, "Regulations to Implement the Equal Employment Provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act," 29 C.F.R. Part 1630, pertaining to employment of persons with disabilities. In addition, the Contractor agrees to comply with any implementing requirements FTA may issue.

The Contractor also agrees to include these requirements in each subcontract financed in whole or in part with Federal assistance provided by FTA, modified only if necessary to identify the affected parties.

6.Disadvantaged Business Enterprises

The Department of Transportation of the United States Government has, as a matter of policy, determined that grantees and their contractors shall endeavor to expend project funds with qualified disadvantaged business enterprises, as subcontractors, located within a reasonable trade area determined in relation to the matter of services or supplies intended to be procured. The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) encourages award of this solicitation, or any portion thereof, to contractors and/or suppliers, who qualify as Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBE) as defined by FTA. All DBE’s must be certified by Massachusetts Supplier Diversity Office (SDO) or similar agency and approved by MART. If you are so certified please submit certification documentation with your Statement of Qualification.

The following DBE requirements apply to the resulting contract of this solicitation:

(a)This contract is subject to the requirements of Title 49, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 26; Participation by Disadvantaged Business Enterprises in Department of Transportation Financial Assistance Programs. The national goal for participation of Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBE) is 10%. The agency’s overall goal for DBE participation is 3%. A separate contract goal has notbeen established for this procurement.

(b)The contractor shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, or sex in the performance of this contract. The contractor shall carry out applicable requirements of 49 CFR Part 26 in the award and administration of this DOT-assisted contract. Failure by the contractor to carry out these requirements is a material breach of this contract, which may result in the termination of this contract or such other remedy as MART deems appropriate. Each subcontract the contractor signs with a subcontractor must include the assurance in this paragraph (see 49 CFR 26.13(b)).

(c){If a separate contract goal has been established, use the following}Respondents are required to document sufficient DBE participation to meet these goals or, alternatively, document adequate good faith efforts to do so, as provided for in 49 CFR 26.53. Award of this contract is conditioned on submission of the following concurrent with and accompanying an initial proposal:

  1. The names and addresses of DBE firms that will participate in this contract;
  2. A description of the work each DBE will perform;
  3. The dollar amount of the participation of each DBE firm participating;
  4. Written documentation of the respondent’s commitment to use a DBE subcontractor whose participation it submits to meet the contract goal;
  5. Written confirmation from the DBE that it is participating in the contract as provided in the prime contractor’s commitment; and
  6. If the contract goal is not met, evidence of good faith efforts to do so.

Respondentsmust present the information required above with initial proposals (see 49 CFR 26.53(3)).

{If no separate contract goal has been established, use the following} The successful respondent will be required to report its DBE participation obtained through race-neutral means throughout the period of performance.

(d)The prime contractor is required to pay each subcontractor under this contract for satisfactory performance of its contracts no later than fifteen (15) days from receipt of each payment received by the prime contractor from MART. Any delay or postponement of payment between prime and sub-contractors may take place only for good cause, and with MART’s prior written approval.

The prime contractor must return retainage payments to each subcontractor within 15 days after the subcontractors’ work is satisfactorily completed. Any delay or postponement of payment between prime and subcontractors may take place only for good cause, and with MART’s prior written approval.

MART will monitor all payment schedules for inclusion of work performed by subcontractors. MART will contact at random subcontractors to ensure that payments for satisfactory completed work have been received. If an occurrence is found in which a subcontractor was not paid by the Prime, the prime contractor will not be reimbursed for work performed by subcontractors, unless and until the prime contractor pays the subcontractors and ensures that the subcontractors continue to be promptly paid for work performed.

If a prime contractor determines subcontractor work to be unsatisfactory, it must notify MART’s Liaison Officer immediately, in writing, and state the reasons. Failure to comply with this requirement will be construed to be a breach of contract and subject to contract termination.

(e)The contractor must promptly notify MARTwhenever a DBE subcontractor performing work related to this contract is terminated or fails to complete its work, and must make good faith efforts to engage another DBE subcontractor to perform at least the same amount of work. The contractor may not terminate any DBE subcontractor and perform that work through its own forces or those of an affiliate without prior written consent of MART.

7.Incorporation of Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Terms

The preceding provisions include, in part, certain Standard Terms and Conditions required by DOT, whether or not expressly set forth in the preceding contract provisions. All contractual provisions required by DOT, as set forth in FTA Circular 4220.1F, are hereby incorporated by reference. Anything to the contrary herein notwithstanding, all FTA mandated terms shall be deemed to control in the event of a conflict with other provisions contained in this Agreement. The Contractor shall not perform any act, fail to perform any act, or refuse to comply with any MART requests which would cause MART to be in violation of the FTA terms and conditions.

8.Termination

If the Contractor refuses or fails to execute the work or any separable part, with the diligence that will insure its completion within the time specified in this contract or any extension or fails to complete the work within this time, or if the Contractor fails to comply with any other provisions of this contract, MART may terminate this contract for default. MART shall terminate by delivering to the Contractor a Notice of Termination specifying the nature of the default. In this event, MART may take over the work and compete it by contract or otherwise, and may take possession of and use any materials, appliances, and plant on the work site necessary for completing the work. The Contractor and its sureties shall be liable for any damage to MART resulting from the Contractor's refusal or failure to complete the work within specified time, whether or not the Contractor's right to proceed with the work is terminated. This liability includes any increased costs incurred by MART in completing the work.

The Contractor's right to proceed shall not be terminated, nor shall the Contractor be charged with damages, under this clause if:

A. The delay in completing the work arises from unforeseeable causes beyond the control and without the fault or negligence of the Contractor. Examples of such causes include: acts of God, acts of the Recipient, acts of another Contractor in the performance of a contract with MART, epidemics, quarantine restrictions, strikes, freight embargoes; and

B. The contractor, within [10] days from the beginning of any delay, notifies MART in writing of the causes of delay. If in the judgment of MART, the delay is excusable, the time for completing the work shall be extended. The judgment of MART shall be final and conclusive on the parties, but subject to appeal under the Disputes clauses.

If, after termination of the Contractor's right to proceed, it is determined that the Contractor was not in default, or that the delay was excusable, the rights and obligations of the parties will be the same as if the termination had been issued for the convenience of MART.

9.Suspension and Debarment

Title 2 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), Subtitle A, Part 180 [OMB Guidelines for Agencies on Government-wide Suspension and Debarment (Non-Procurement)] and under DOT supervision thru Subtitle B, Part 1200 (Non-Procurement Debarment and Suspension) mandate that MART (grantee), contractors, and subcontractors (at any level) that enter into covered transactions are required to verify that the entity (as well as its principals and affiliates) they propose to contract or subcontract with is not excluded or disqualified. The contract resulting from this procurement is a covered transaction for purposes of 2 CFR Part 180. MART does this by checking the Excluded Parties List System and adding a clause or condition to the contract.As such, the contractor is also required to verify that none of its principals, affiliates, or sub-contractors are excluded or disqualified and must include the requirement to comply with 2 CFR Part180, Subpart C in any lower tier covered transaction it enters into.

10.Energy Conservation

The proponent shall comply with mandatory standards and policies relating to energy efficiency that are contained in applicable State energy conservation plans issued in compliance with the Energy Policy and Conservation Act, 42 U.S.C. Sections 6321 et sep.

FINANCIAL AND LEGAL STATUS STATEMENT

A. Identification of Company and General Information

1.Identification of Company:

Name of Organization:

Business Address:

Telephone Number:

2.Legal Status of Organization: (Check One)

For-profit corporation or Joint Venture Corporation

For-profit partnership or sole proprietorship

Non-profit corporation

Public Agency

Other (Identify):

3.Name of Chief Executive Officer (or Administrator) of Organization:

4.Name of individual designated to represent your organization in subsequent discussions or negotiations related to this solicitation:

(Name)

(Phone)

______

SIGNATURE OF CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER DATE

N.B.: Awarded contactor must complete a Federal W-9 form (P.O. Box numbers are unacceptable). Original invoices must be submitted under the exact name and address as provided on both the Financial and Legal Status Statement and Federal W-9 form. Payments made by MART will reflect that same name and address. If changes are made to any of the information provided on the two above forms over the course of the contract, new forms must be submitted before another payment is made.

AFFIDAVIT OF NON-COLLUSION

It shall be understood that any proposal submitted to MART is made without collusion with any other proponent submitting a proposal on the same commodity/service, and is in all respects fair and without fraud.