2014-019 - Approving a local funding agreement with TXDOT for the West Paris Trail grant project.

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CSJ #0901 -29 -079 Fed.# STP2014(095)TE District # 01 PAR Code Chart 64 #50139 Project: West Paris Multi -use Trail Federal Highway Administration CFDA #20.205 Not Research and Development costs are incurred, and if federal funding is reduced as a result, the State shall have no responsibility to reimburse the Local Government for those costs. 12. Inspection of Books and Records The parties to this LPAFA shall maintain all books, documents, papers, accounting records, and other documentation relating to costs incurred under this LPAFA and shall make such materials available to the State, the Local Government, and, if federally funded, the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), and the U.S. Office of the Inspector General, or their duly authorized representatives for review and inspection at its office during the agreement period and for four (4) years from the date of completion of work defined under this LPAFA or until any impending litigation, or claims are resolved. Additionally, the State, the Local Government, and the FHWA and their duly authorized representatives shall have access to all the governmental records that are directly applicable to this LPAFA for the purpose of making audits, examinations, excerpts, and transcriptions. 13. Cost Principles In order to be reimbursed with federal funds, the parties shall comply with the Cost Principles established in OMB Circular A -87 that specify that all reimbursed costs are allowable, reasonable, and allocable to the Project. 14. Lobbying Certification The parties to this LPAFA reaffirm that no federal funds were used to lobby for Project funds, but that if any lobbying occurred, it has been reported to the State, pursuant to the requirements of the Master Agreement. 15. Document and Information Exchange The Local Government agrees to electronically deliver to the State all general notes, specifications, contract provision requirements and related documentation in a Microsoft® Word or similar format. If requested by the State, the Local Government will use the State's document template. The Local Government shall also provide a detailed construction time estimate including types of activities and month in which the activity will be completed in the format required by the State. This requirement applies whether the Local Government creates the documents with its own forces or by hiring a consultant or professional provider. At the request of the State, the Local Government shall submit any information required by the State in the format directed by the State. 16. Incorporation The Master Agreement is incorporated into this LPAFA as if fully set forth in this LPAFA. 17. Insurance If this LPAFA authorizes the Local Government or its contractor to perform any work on State right of way, before beginning work, the entity performing the work shall provide the State with a fully executed copy of the State's Form 1560 Certificate of Insurance verifying the existence of coverage in the amounts and types specified on the Certificate of Insurance for all persons AFA —LPAFA TE Page 10 of 13 Rev. 09/04/2013