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HomeMy WebLinkAboutRXE-NMG-3-16-0031-024-2024-Grant Agreement - unsigned 3-16-0031-024-2024 1 U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration Airports Division Northwest Mountain Region Idaho Helena Airports District Office: FAA Bldg, 2725 Skyway Dr, Ste 2 Helena, MT 59602-1205 {{DateTime_es_:signer1:calc(now()):format(date," mmmm d, yyyy")}} The Honorable Jerry Merrill, Mayor City of Rexburg 35 N 1st East Rexburg, ID 83440 Chairman Todd Smith Madison County 134 E Main Rexburg, ID 83440 Dear Mayor Merrill and Chairman Smith, The Grant Offer for Airport Improvement Program (AIP) Project No. 3-16-0031-024-2024 at Rexburg- Madison County Airport is attached for execution. This letter outlines the steps you must take to properly enter into this agreement and provides other useful information. Please read the conditions, special conditions, and assurances that comprise the grant offer carefully. You may not make any modification to the text, terms or conditions of the grant offer. Steps You Must Take to Enter Into Agreement. To properly enter into this agreement, you must do the following: 1. The governing body must give authority to execute the grant to the individual(s) signing the grant, i.e., the person signing the document must be the sponsor’s authorized representative(s) (hereinafter “authorized representative”). 2. The authorized representative must execute the grant by adding their electronic signature to the appropriate certificate at the end of the agreement. 3. Once the authorized representative has electronically signed the grant, the sponsor’s attorney(s) will automatically receive an email notification. 4. On the same day or after the authorized representative has signed the grant, the sponsor’s attorney(s) will add their electronic signature to the appropriate certificate at the end of the agreement. 5. If there are co-sponsors, the authorized representative(s) and sponsor’s attorney(s) must follow the above procedures to fully execute the grant and finalize the process. Signatures must be obtained and finalized no later than September 03, 2024. 6. The fully executed grant will then be automatically sent to all parties as an email attachment. Payment. Subject to the requirements in 2 CFR § 200.305 (Federal Payment), each payment request for reimbursement under this grant must be made electronically via the Delphi eInvoicing System. Please see the attached Grant Agreement for more information regarding the use of this System. August 15, 2024 3-16-0031-024-2024 2 Project Timing. The terms and conditions of this agreement require you to complete the project without undue delay and no later than the Period of Performance end date (1,460 days from the grant execution date). We will be monitoring your progress to ensure proper stewardship of these Federal funds. We expect you to submit payment requests for reimbursement of allowable incurred project expenses consistent with project progress. Your grant may be placed in “inactive” status if you do not make draws on a regular basis, which will affect your ability to receive future grant offers. Costs incurred after the Period of Performance ends are generally not allowable and will be rejected unless authorized by the FAA in advance. Reporting. Until the grant is completed and closed, you are responsible for submitting formal reports as follows:  For all grants, you must submit by December 31st of each year this grant is open: 1. A signed/dated SF-270 (Request for Advance or Reimbursement for non-construction projects) or SF-271 or equivalent (Outlay Report and Request for Reimbursement for Construction Programs), and 2. An SF-425 (Federal Financial Report).  For non-construction projects, you must submit FAA Form 5100-140, Performance Report within 30 days of the end of the Federal fiscal year.  For construction projects, you must submit FAA Form 5370-1, Construction Progress and Inspection Report, within 30 days of the end of each Federal fiscal quarter. Audit Requirements. As a condition of receiving Federal assistance under this award, you must comply with audit requirements as established under 2 CFR Part 200. Subpart F requires non-Federal entities that expend $750,000 or more in Federal awards to conduct a single or program specific audit for that year. Note that this includes Federal expenditures made under other Federal-assistance programs. Please take appropriate and necessary action to ensure your organization will comply with applicable audit requirements and standards. Closeout. Once the project(s) is completed and all costs are determined, we ask that you work with your FAA contact indicated below to close the project without delay and submit the necessary final closeout documentation as required by your Region/Airports District Office. FAA Contact Information. Heidy Bruner, (406) 441-5221, heidy.s.bruner@faa.gov is the assigned program manager for this grant and is readily available to assist you and your designated representative with the requirements stated herein. We sincerely value your cooperation in these efforts and look forward to working with you to complete this important project. Sincerely, {{Sig_es_:signer1: signature}} Joe Nye (Aug 15, 2024 11:05 MDT) Joe Nye 3-16-0031-024-2024 3 U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION AIRPORT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (AIP) FY 2024 AIP GRANT AGREEMENT Part I - Offer Federal Award Offer Date {{DateTime_es_:signer1:calc(now()):format(date," mmmm d, yyyy")}} Airport/Planning Area Rexburg-Madison County Airport Airport Infrastructure Grant Number 3-16-0031-024-2024 (DOT-FA24NM-2068) Unique Entity Identifier M261JCQYPML7 TO: City of Rexburg and County of Madison (herein called the "Sponsor") (For Co-Sponsors, list all Co-Sponsor names. The word "Sponsor" in this Grant Agreement also applies to a Co-Sponsor.) FROM: The United States of America (acting through the Federal Aviation Administration, herein called the "FAA") WHEREAS, the Sponsor has submitted to the FAA a Project Application dated July 01, 2024, for a grant of Federal funds for a project at or associated with the Rexburg-Madison County Airport, which is included as part of this Grant Agreement; and WHEREAS, the FAA has approved a project for the Rexburg-Madison County Airport (herein called the “Project”) consisting of the following: Environmental Study to identify Sage Grouse Mitigation Site (SGMS) to off-set sage grouse habitat taken with new replacement airport. which is more fully described in the Project Application. August 15, 2024 3-16-0031-024-2024 4 NOW THEREFORE, Pursuant to and for the purpose of carrying out the Title 49, United States Code (U.S.C.), Chapters 471 and 475; 49 U.S.C. §§ 40101 et seq., and 48103; FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018 (Public Law Number (P.L.) 115-254); the Department of Transportation Appropriations Act, 2021 ( P.L. 116-260, Division L); the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2022 ( P.L. 117-103); Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 ( P.L. 117-328); Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024 (P.L. 118-42); FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024 (P.L. 118-63); and the representations contained in the Project Application; and in consideration of: (a) the Sponsor’s adoption and ratification of the Grant Assurances dated May 2022, interpreted and applied consistent with the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024 per Reauthorization Grant Condition 30 below; (b) the Sponsor’s acceptance of this Offer; and (c) the benefits to accrue to the United States and the public from the accomplishment of the Project and compliance with the Grant Assurance and conditions as herein provided; THE FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION, FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE UNITED STATES, HEREBY OFFERS AND AGREES to pay (90) % of the allowable costs incurred accomplishing the Project as the United States share of the Project. Assistance Listings Number (Formerly CFDA Number): 20.106 This Offer is made on and SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING TERMS AND CONDITIONS: CONDITIONS 1. Maximum Obligation. The maximum obligation of the United States payable under this Offer is $412,325. The following amounts represent a breakdown of the maximum obligation for the purpose of establishing allowable amounts for any future grant amendment, which may increase the foregoing maximum obligation of the United States under the provisions of 49 U.S.C. § 47108(b): $412,325 for planning $0 for airport development or noise program implementation; and, $0 for land acquisition. 2. Grant Performance. This Grant Agreement is subject to the following Federal award requirements: a. Period of Performance: 1. Shall start on the date the Sponsor formally accepts this Agreement and is the date signed by the last Sponsor signatory to the Agreement. The end date of the Period of Performance is 4 years (1,460 calendar days) from the date of acceptance. The Period of Performance end date shall not affect, relieve, or reduce Sponsor obligations and assurances that extend beyond the closeout of this Grant Agreement. 2. Means the total estimated time interval between the start of an initial Federal award and the planned end date, which may include one or more funded portions or budget periods (2 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) § 200.1). b. Budget Period: 1. For this Grant is 4 years (1,460 calendar days) and follows the same start and end date as the Period of Performance provided in paragraph 2(a)(1). Pursuant to 2 CFR § 200.403(h), the Sponsor may charge to the Grant only allowable costs incurred during the Budget Period. 2. Means the time interval from the start date of a funded portion of an award to the end date of that funded portion during which the Sponsor is authorized to expend the funds awarded, including any funds carried forward or other revisions pursuant to 2 CFR § 200.308. 3-16-0031-024-2024 5 c. Close Out and Termination 1. Unless the FAA authorizes a written extension, the Sponsor must submit all Grant closeout documentation and liquidate (pay-off) all obligations incurred under this award no later than 120 calendar days after the end date of the Period of Performance. If the Sponsor does not submit all required closeout documentation within this time period, the FAA will proceed to close out the grant within one year of the Period of Performance end date with the information available at the end of 120 days (2 CFR § 200.344). 2. The FAA may terminate this Grant, in whole or in part, in accordance with the conditions set forth in 2 CFR § 200.340, or other Federal regulatory or statutory authorities as applicable. 3. Ineligible or Unallowable Costs. The Sponsor must not include any costs in the project that the FAA has determined to be ineligible or unallowable. 4. Indirect Costs - Sponsor. The Sponsor may charge indirect costs under this award by applying the indirect cost rate identified in the project application as accepted by the FAA, to allowable costs for Sponsor direct salaries and wages. 5. Determining the Final Federal Share of Costs. The United States’ share of allowable project costs will be made in accordance with 49 U.S.C. § 47109, the regulations, policies, and procedures of the Secretary of Transportation (“Secretary”), and any superseding legislation. Final determination of the United States’ share will be based upon the final audit of the total amount of allowable project costs and settlement will be made for any upward or downward adjustments to the Federal share of costs. 6. Completing the Project Without Delay and in Conformance with Requirements. The Sponsor must carry out and complete the project without undue delays and in accordance with this Agreement, 49 U.S.C. Chapters 471 and 475, the regulations, policies, and procedures of the Secretary. Per 2 CFR § 200.308, the Sponsor agrees to report and request prior FAA approval for any disengagement from performing the project that exceeds three months or a 25 percent reduction in time devoted to the project. The report must include a reason for the project stoppage. The Sponsor also agrees to comply with the grant assurances, which are part of this Agreement. 7. Amendments or Withdrawals before Grant Acceptance. The FAA reserves the right to amend or withdraw this offer at any time prior to its acceptance by the Sponsor. 8. Offer Expiration Date. This offer will expire and the United States will not be obligated to pay any part of the costs of the project unless this offer has been accepted by the Sponsor on or before September 03, 2024, or such subsequent date as may be prescribed in writing by the FAA. 9. Improper Use of Federal Funds. The Sponsor must take all steps, including litigation if necessary, to recover Federal funds spent fraudulently, wastefully, or in violation of Federal antitrust statutes, or misused in any other manner for any project upon which Federal funds have been expended. For the purposes of this Grant Agreement, the term “Federal funds” means funds however used or dispersed by the Sponsor, that were originally paid pursuant to this or any other Federal grant agreement. The Sponsor must obtain the approval of the Secretary as to any determination of the amount of the Federal share of such funds. The Sponsor must return the recovered Federal share, including funds recovered by settlement, order, or judgment, to the Secretary. The Sponsor must furnish to the Secretary, upon request, all documents and records pertaining to the determination of the amount of the Federal share or to any settlement, litigation, negotiation, or other efforts taken to recover such funds. All settlements or other final positions of the Sponsor, in court or otherwise, involving the recovery of such Federal share require advance approval by the Secretary. 3-16-0031-024-2024 6 10. United States Not Liable for Damage or Injury. The United States is not responsible or liable for damage to property or injury to persons which may arise from, or be incident to, compliance with this Grant Agreement. 11. System for Award Management (SAM) Registration and Unique Entity Identifier (UEI). a. Requirement for System for Award Management (SAM): Unless the Sponsor is exempted from this requirement under 2 CFR § 25.110, the Sponsor must maintain the currency of its information in the SAM until the Sponsor submits the final financial report required under this Grant, or receives the final payment, whichever is later. This requires that the Sponsor review and update the information at least annually after the initial registration and more frequently if required by changes in information or another award term. Additional information about registration procedures may be found at the SAM website (currently at http://www.sam.gov). b. Unique entity identifier (UEI) means a 12-character alpha-numeric value used to identify a specific commercial, nonprofit or governmental entity. A UEI may be obtained from SAM.gov at https://sam.gov/content/entity-registration. 12. Electronic Grant Payment(s). Unless otherwise directed by the FAA, the Sponsor must make each payment request under this Agreement electronically via the Delphi eInvoicing System for Department of Transportation (DOT) Financial Assistance Awardees. 13. Informal Letter Amendment of AIP Projects. If, during the life of the project, the FAA determines that the maximum grant obligation of the United States exceeds the expected needs of the Sponsor by $25,000 or five percent (5%), whichever is greater, the FAA can issue a letter amendment to the Sponsor unilaterally reducing the maximum obligation. The FAA can also issue a letter to the Sponsor increasing the maximum obligation if there is an overrun in the total actual eligible and allowable project costs to cover the amount of the overrun provided it will not exceed the statutory limitations for grant amendments. The FAA’s authority to increase the maximum obligation does not apply to the “planning” component of Condition No. 1, Maximum Obligation. The FAA can also issue an informal letter amendment that modifies the grant description to correct administrative errors or to delete work items if the FAA finds it advantageous and in the best interests of the United States. An informal letter amendment has the same force and effect as a formal grant amendment. 14. Environmental Standards. The Sponsor is required to comply with all applicable environmental standards, as further defined in the Grant Assurances, for all projects in this grant. If the Sponsor fails to comply with this requirement, the FAA may suspend, cancel, or terminate this Grant Agreement. 15. Financial Reporting and Payment Requirements. The Sponsor will comply with all Federal financial reporting requirements and payment requirements, including submittal of timely and accurate reports. 16. Buy American. Unless otherwise approved in advance by the FAA, in accordance with 49 U.S.C. § 50101, the Sponsor will not acquire or permit any contractor or subcontractor to acquire any steel or manufactured goods produced outside the United States to be used for any project for which funds are provided under this Grant. The Sponsor will include a provision implementing Buy American in every contract and subcontract awarded under this Grant. 3-16-0031-024-2024 7 17. Build America, Buy America. The Sponsor must comply with the requirements under the Build America, Buy America Act (P.L. 117-58). 18. Maximum Obligation Increase. In accordance with 49 U.S.C. § 47108(b)(3), as amended, the maximum obligation of the United States, as stated in Condition No. 1, Maximum Obligation, of this Grant: a. May not be increased for a planning project; b. May be increased by not more than 15 percent for development projects, if funds are available; c. May be increased by not more than the greater of the following for a land project, if funds are available: 1. 15 percent; or 2. 25 percent of the total increase in allowable project costs attributable to acquiring an interest in the land. If the Sponsor requests an increase, any eligible increase in funding will be subject to the United States Government share as provided in 49 U.S.C. § 47110, or other superseding legislation if applicable, for the fiscal year appropriation with which the increase is funded. The FAA is not responsible for the same Federal share provided herein for any amount increased over the initial grant amount. The FAA may adjust the Federal share as applicable through an informal letter of amendment. 19. Audits for Sponsors. PUBLIC SPONSORS. The Sponsor must provide for a Single Audit or program-specific audit in accordance with 2 CFR Part 200. The Sponsor must submit the audit reporting package to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse on the Federal Audit Clearinghouse’s Internet Data Entry System at http://harvester.census.gov/facweb/. Upon request of the FAA, the Sponsor shall provide one copy of the completed audit to the FAA. Sponsors that expend less than $750,000 in Federal awards and are exempt from Federal audit requirements must make records available for review or audit by the appropriate Federal agency officials, State, and Government Accountability Office. The FAA and other appropriate Federal agencies may request additional information to meet all Federal audit requirements. 20. Suspension or Debarment. When entering into a “covered transaction” as defined by 2 CFR § 180.200, the Sponsor must: a. Verify the non-Federal entity is eligible to participate in this Federal program by: 1. Checking the System for Award Management Exclusions in the System for Award Management (SAM) to determine if the non-Federal entity is excluded or disqualified; or 2. Collecting a certification statement from the non-Federal entity attesting they are not excluded or disqualified from participating; or 3. Adding a clause or condition to covered transactions attesting the individual or firm are not excluded or disqualified from participating. b. Require prime contractors to comply with 2 CFR § 180.330 when entering into lower-tier transactions with their contractors and sub-contractors. 3-16-0031-024-2024 8 c. Immediately disclose in writing to the FAA whenever (1) the Sponsor learns they have entered into a covered transaction with an ineligible entity or (2) the Public Sponsor suspends or debars a contractor, person, or entity. 21. Ban on Texting While Driving. a. In accordance with Executive Order 13513, Federal Leadership on Reducing Text Messaging While Driving, October 1, 2009, and DOT Order 3902.10, Text Messaging While Driving, December 30, 2009, the Sponsor is encouraged to: 1. Adopt and enforce workplace safety policies to decrease crashes caused by distracted drivers including policies to ban text messaging while driving when performing any work for, or on behalf of, the Federal government, including work relating to a grant or subgrant. 2. Conduct workplace safety initiatives in a manner commensurate with the size of the business, such as: i. Establishment of new rules and programs or re-evaluation of existing programs to prohibit text messaging while driving; and ii. Education, awareness, and other outreach to employees about the safety risks associated with texting while driving. b. The Sponsor must insert the substance of this clause on banning texting while driving in all subgrants, contracts, and subcontracts funded with this Grant. 22. Trafficking in Persons. a. Posting of contact information. 1. The Sponsor must post the contact information of the national human trafficking hotline (including options to reach out to the hotline such as through phone, text, or TTY) in all public airport restrooms. b. Provisions applicable to a recipient that is a private entity. 1. You as the recipient, your employees, subrecipients under this Grant, and subrecipients’ employees may not: i. Engage in severe forms of trafficking in persons during the period of time that the Grant and applicable conditions are in effect; ii. Procure a commercial sex act during the period of time that the Grant and applicable conditions are in effect; or iii. Use forced labor in the performance of the Grant or any subgrants under this Grant. 2. We as the Federal awarding agency, may unilaterally terminate this Grant, without penalty, if you or a subrecipient that is a private entity – i. Is determined to have violated a prohibition in paragraph (b) of this Grant Condition; or ii. Has an employee who is determined by the agency official authorized to terminate the Grant to have violated a prohibition in paragraph (b) of this Grant Condition through conduct that is either – a) Associated with performance under this Grant; or 3-16-0031-024-2024 9 b) Imputed to you or the subrecipient using the standards and due process for imputing the conduct of an individual to an organization that are provided in 2 CFR Part 180, “OMB Guidelines to Agencies on Governmentwide Debarment and Suspension (Nonprocurement),” as implemented by our agency at 2 CFR Part 1200. c. Provision applicable to a recipient other than a private entity. We as the Federal awarding agency may unilaterally terminate this Grant, without penalty, if a subrecipient that is a private entity – 1. Is determined to have violated an applicable prohibition in paragraph (b) of this Grant Condition; or 2. Has an employee who is determined by the agency official authorized to terminate the Grant to have violated an applicable prohibition in paragraph (b) of this Grant Condition through conduct that is either – i. Associated with performance under this Grant; or ii. Imputed to the subrecipient using the standards and due process for imputing the conduct of an individual to an organization that are provided in 2 CFR Part 180, “OMB Guidelines to Agencies on Governmentwide Debarment and Suspension (Nonprocurement),” as implemented by our agency at 2 CFR Part 1200. d. Provisions applicable to any recipient. 1. You must inform us immediately of any information you receive from any source alleging a violation of a prohibition in paragraph (b) of this Grant Condition. 2. Our right to terminate unilaterally that is described in paragraph (b) or (c) of this Grant Condition: i. Implements section 106(g) of the Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2000 (TVPA), as amended [22 U.S.C. § 7104(g)], and ii. Is in addition to all other remedies for noncompliance that are available to us under this Grant. 3. You must include the requirements of paragraph (b) of this Grant Condition in any subgrant you make to a private entity. e. Definitions. For purposes of this Grant Condition: 1. “Employee” means either: i. An individual employed by you or a subrecipient who is engaged in the performance of the project or program under this Grant; or ii. Another person engaged in the performance of the project or program under this Grant and not compensated by you including, but not limited to, a volunteer or individual whose services are contributed by a third party as an in-kind contribution toward cost sharing or matching requirements. 2. “Forced labor” means labor obtained by any of the following methods: the recruitment, harboring, transportation, provision, or obtaining of a person for labor or services, through the use of force, fraud, or coercion for the purpose of subjection to involuntary servitude, peonage, debt bondage, or slavery. 3. “Private entity”: 3-16-0031-024-2024 10 i. Means any entity other than a State, local government, Indian tribe, or foreign public entity, as those terms are defined in 2 CFR § 175.25. ii. Includes: a) A nonprofit organization, including any nonprofit institute of higher education, hospital, or tribal organization other than one included in the definition of Indian tribe at 2 CFR § 175.25(b). b) A for-profit organization. 4. “Severe forms of trafficking in persons,” “commercial sex act,” and “coercion” have the meanings given at section 103 of the TVPA, as amended (22 U.S.C. § 7102). 23. Exhibit “A” Property Map. The Exhibit “A” Property Map dated August 2024, is incorporated herein by reference or is submitted with the project application and made part of this Grant Agreement. 24. Employee Protection from Reprisal. a. Prohibition of Reprisals. 1. In accordance with 41 U.S.C. § 4712, an employee of a Sponsor, grantee, subgrantee, contractor, or subcontractor may not be discharged, demoted, or otherwise discriminated against as a reprisal for disclosing to a person or body described in sub-paragraph (a)(2) below, information that the employee reasonably believes is evidence of: i. Gross mismanagement of a Federal grant; ii. Gross waste of Federal funds; iii. An abuse of authority relating to implementation or use of Federal funds; iv. A substantial and specific danger to public health or safety; or v. A violation of law, rule, or regulation related to a Federal grant. 2. Persons and bodies covered. The persons and bodies to which a disclosure by an employee is covered are as follows: i. A member of Congress or a representative of a committee of Congress; ii. An Inspector General; iii. The Government Accountability Office; iv. A Federal employee responsible for contract or grant oversight or management at the relevant agency; v. A court or grand jury; vi. A management official or other employee of the Sponsor, contractor, or subcontractor who has the responsibility to investigate, discover, or address misconduct; or vii. An authorized official of the Department of Justice or other law enforcement agency. b. Investigation of Complaints. 1. Submission of Complaint. A person who believes that they have been subjected to a reprisal prohibited by paragraph (a) of this Condition may submit a complaint regarding the reprisal to the Office of Inspector General (OIG) for the U.S. Department of Transportation. 3-16-0031-024-2024 11 2. Time Limitation for Submittal of a Complaint. A complaint may not be brought under this subsection more than three years after the date on which the alleged reprisal took place. 3. Required Actions of the Inspector General. Actions, limitations, and exceptions of the Inspector General’s office are established under 41 U.S.C. § 4712(b). c. Remedy and Enforcement Authority. 1. Assumption of Rights to Civil Remedy. Upon receipt of an explanation of a decision not to conduct or continue an investigation by the OIG, the person submitting a complaint assumes the right to a civil remedy under 41 U.S.C. § 4712(c)(2). 25. Co-Sponsor. The Co-Sponsors understand and agree that they jointly and severally adopt and ratify the representations and assurances contained therein and that the word "Sponsor" as used in the application and other assurances is deemed to include all Co-Sponsors. 26. Prohibited Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services and Equipment. The Sponsor agrees to comply with mandatory standards and policies relating to use and procurement of certain telecommunications and video surveillance services or equipment in compliance with the National Defense Authorization Act [P.L. 115-232 § 889(f)(1)] and 2 CFR § 200.216. 27. Critical Infrastructure Security and Resilience. The Sponsor acknowledges that it has considered and addressed physical and cybersecurity and resilience in their project planning, design, and oversight, as determined by the DOT and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). For airports that do not have specific DOT or DHS cybersecurity requirements, the FAA encourages the voluntary adoption of the cybersecurity requirements from the Transportation Security Administration and Federal Security Director identified for security risk Category X airports. 28. Title VI of the Civil Rights Act. As a condition of a grant award, the Sponsor shall demonstrate that it complies with the provisions of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C. §§ 2000d et seq) and implementing regulations (49 CFR part 21), the Airport and Airway Improvement Act of 1982 (49 U.S.C. § 47123), the Age Discrimination Act of 1975 (42 U.S.C. 6101 et seq.), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C. § 794 et seq.), the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. § 12101, et seq.), U.S. Department of Transportation and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Assurances, and other relevant civil rights statutes, regulations, or authorities. This may include, as applicable, providing a current Title VI Program Plan and a Community Participation Plan (alternatively may be called a Public Participation Plan) to the FAA for approval, in the format and according to the timeline required by the FAA, and other information about the communities that will be benefited and impacted by the project. A completed FAA Title VI Pre-Grant Award Checklist is also required for every grant application, unless excused by the FAA. The Sponsor shall affirmatively ensure that when carrying out any project supported by this grant that it complies with all federal nondiscrimination and civil rights laws based on race, color, national origin (including limited English proficiency), sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), creed, age, disability, genetic information, or environmental justice in consideration for federal financial assistance. The Sponsor, who has not sufficiently demonstrated the conditions of compliance with civil rights requirements will be required to do so before receiving funds. The Department’s and FAA’s Office of Civil Rights may provide resources and technical assistance to recipients to ensure full and sustainable compliance with Federal civil rights requirements. Failure to comply with civil rights requirements will be considered a violation of the agreement or contract and be subject to any enforcement action as authorized by law. 3-16-0031-024-2024 12 29. FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024. This grant agreement is subject to the terms and conditions contained herein including the terms known as the Grant Assurances as they were published in the Federal Register on May 2022. On May 16, 2024, the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024 made certain amendments to 49 U.S.C. chapter 471. The Reauthorization Act will require FAA to make certain amendments to the assurances in order to best achieve consistency with the statute. Federal law requires that FAA publish any amendments to the assurances in the Federal Register along with an opportunity to comment. In order not to delay the offer of this grant, the existing assurances are attached herein; however, FAA shall interpret and apply these assurances consistent with the Reauthorization Act. To the extent there is a conflict between the assurances and Federal statutes, the statutes shall apply. The full text of the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024 is at https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/house-bill/3935/text. SPECIAL CONDITIONS 30. Buy American Executive Orders. The Sponsor agrees to abide by applicable Executive Orders in effect at the time this Grant Agreement is executed, including Executive Order 14005, Ensuring the Future Is Made in All of America by All of America’s Workers. 31. Leaded Fuel. FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024 (P.L. 118-63) Section 770 “Grant Assurances” requires airports that made 100-octane low lead aviation gasoline (100LL) available at any time during calendar year 2022 to not prohibit or restrict the sale or self-fueling of such aviation gasoline. This requirement remains until the earlier of 2030 or the date on which the airport or any retail fuel seller at the airport makes available an FAA-authorized unleaded aviation gasoline replacement for 100LL meeting either an industry consensus standard or other standard that facilitates the safe use, production, and distribution of such unleaded aviation gasoline, as deemed appropriate by the Administrator. The Sponsor understands and agrees that any violations are subject to civil penalties. 3-16-0031-024-2024 13 The Sponsor’s acceptance of this Offer and ratification and adoption of the Project Application incorporated herein shall be evidenced by execution of this instrument by the Sponsor, as hereinafter provided, and this Offer and Acceptance shall comprise a Grant Agreement, constituting the contractual obligations and rights of the United States and the Sponsor with respect to the accomplishment of the Project and compliance with the Grant Assurances, terms, and conditions as provided herein. Such Grant Agreement shall become effective upon the Sponsor’s acceptance of this Offer. Please read the following information: By signing this document, you are agreeing that you have reviewed the following consumer disclosure information and consent to transact business using electronic communications, to receive notices and disclosures electronically, and to utilize electronic signatures in lieu of using paper documents. You are not required to receive notices and disclosures or sign documents electronically. If you prefer not to do so, you may request to receive paper copies and withdraw your consent at any time. I declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct.1 UNITED STATES OF AMERICA FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION {{Sig_es_:signer1:signature:dimension(height=12mm, width=70mm}} (Signature) {{N_es_:signer1:fullname }} (Typed Name) {{N_es_:signer1:title }} (Title of FAA Official) 1 Knowingly and willfully providing false information to the Federal government is a violation of 18 U.S.C. § 1001 (False Statements) and could subject you to fines, imprisonment, or both. Joe Nye (Aug 15, 2024 11:05 MDT) Joe Nye Joe Nye Assistant Manager, Helena ADO 3-16-0031-024-2024 14 Part II - Acceptance The Sponsor does hereby ratify and adopt all assurances, statements, representations, warranties, covenants, and agreements contained in the Project Application and incorporated materials referred to in the foregoing Offer, and does hereby accept this Offer and by such acceptance agrees to comply with all of the Grant Assurances, terms, and conditions in this Offer and in the Project Application. Please read the following information: By signing this document, you are agreeing that you have reviewed the following consumer disclosure information and consent to transact business using electronic communications, to receive notices and disclosures electronically, and to utilize electronic signatures in lieu of using paper documents. You are not required to receive notices and disclosures or sign documents electronically. If you prefer not to do so, you may request to receive paper copies and withdraw your consent at any time. I declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct.2 Dated {{DateTime_es_:signer2:calc(now()):format(date," mmmm d, yyyy")}} City of Rexburg (Name of Sponsor) {{Sig_es_:signer2:signature:dimension(height=12mm, width=70mm}} (Signature of Sponsor’s Authorized Official) By: {{N_es_:signer2:fullname }} (Typed Name of Sponsor’s Authorized Official) Title: {{*Ttl_es_:signer2:title }} (Title of Sponsor’s Authorized Official) 2 Knowingly and willfully providing false information to the Federal government is a violation of 18 U.S.C. § 1001 (False Statements) and could subject you to fines, imprisonment, or both. 3-16-0031-024-2024 15 CERTIFICATE OF SPONSOR’S ATTORNEY I, {{N_es_:signer3: fullname}}, acting as Attorney for the Sponsor do hereby certify: That in my opinion the Sponsor is empowered to enter into the foregoing Grant Agreement under the laws of the State of __Idaho__. Further, I have examined the foregoing Grant Agreement and the actions taken by said Sponsor and Sponsor’s official representative, who has been duly authorized to execute this Grant Agreement, which is in all respects due and proper and in accordance with the laws of the said State; and Title 49, United States Code (U.S.C.), Chapters 471 and 475; 49 U.S.C. §§ 40101 et seq., and 48103; FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018 (P.L. 115-254); the Department of Transportation Appropriations Act, 2021 (P.L. 116-260, Division L); the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2022 ( P.L. 117-103); Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 ( P.L. 117-328); Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024 (P.L. 118-42); FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024 (P.L. 118-63); and the representations contained in the Project Application. In addition, for grants involving projects to be carried out on property not owned by the Sponsor, there are no legal impediments that will prevent full performance by the Sponsor. Further, it is my opinion that the said Grant Agreement constitutes a legal and binding obligation of the Sponsor in accordance with the terms thereof. Please read the following information: By signing this document, you are agreeing that you have reviewed the following consumer disclosure information and consent to transact business using electronic communications, to receive notices and disclosures electronically, and to utilize electronic signatures in lieu of using paper documents. You are not required to receive notices and disclosures or sign documents electronically. If you prefer not to do so, you may request to receive paper copies and withdraw your consent at any time. I declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct.3 Dated at {{DateTime_es_:signer3:calc(now()):format(date," mmmm d, yyyy")}} By: {{Sig_es_:signer3:signature:dimension(height=12mm, width=70mm}} (Signature of Sponsor’s Attorney) 3 Knowingly and willfully providing false information to the Federal government is a violation of 18 U.S.C. § 1001 (False Statements) and could subject you to fines, imprisonment, or both. 3-16-0031-024-2024 16 The Sponsor does hereby ratify and adopt all assurances, statements, representations, warranties, covenants, and agreements contained in the Project Application and incorporated materials referred to in the foregoing Offer, and does hereby accept this Offer and by such acceptance agrees to comply with all of the Grant Assurances, terms, and conditions in this Offer and in the Project Application. Please read the following information: By signing this document, you are agreeing that you have reviewed the following consumer disclosure information and consent to transact business using electronic communications, to receive notices and disclosures electronically, and to utilize electronic signatures in lieu of using paper documents. You are not required to receive notices and disclosures or sign documents electronically. If you prefer not to do so, you may request to receive paper copies and withdraw your consent at any time. I declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct.4 Dated {{DateTime_es_:signer4:calc(now()):format(date," mmmm d, yyyy")}} County of Madison (Name of Sponsor) {{Sig_es_:signer4:signature:dimension(height=12mm, width=70mm}} (Signature of Sponsor’s Authorized Official) By: {{N_es_:signer4:fullname }} (Typed Name of Sponsor’s Authorized Official) Title: {{*Ttl_es_:signer4:title }} (Title of Sponsor’s Authorized Official) 4 Knowingly and willfully providing false information to the Federal government is a violation of 18 U.S.C. § 1001 (False Statements) and could subject you to fines, imprisonment, or both. 3-16-0031-024-2024 17 CERTIFICATE OF SPONSOR’S ATTORNEY I, {{N_es_:signer5: fullname}}, acting as Attorney for the Sponsor do hereby certify: That in my opinion the Sponsor is empowered to enter into the foregoing Grant Agreement under the laws of the State of __Idaho__. Further, I have examined the foregoing Grant Agreement and the actions taken by said Sponsor and Sponsor’s official representative, who has been duly authorized to execute this Grant Agreement, which is in all respects due and proper and in accordance with the laws of the said State; and Title 49, United States Code (U.S.C.), Chapters 471 and 475; 49 U.S.C. §§ 40101 et seq., and 48103; FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018 (P.L. 115-254); the Department of Transportation Appropriations Act, 2021 (P.L. 116-260, Division L); the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2022 ( P.L. 117-103); Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 ( P.L. 117-328); Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024 (P.L. 118-42); FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024 (P.L. 118-63); and the representations contained in the Project Application. In addition, for grants involving projects to be carried out on property not owned by the Sponsor, there are no legal impediments that will prevent full performance by the Sponsor. Further, it is my opinion that the said Grant Agreement constitutes a legal and binding obligation of the Sponsor in accordance with the terms thereof. Please read the following information: By signing this document, you are agreeing that you have reviewed the following consumer disclosure information and consent to transact business using electronic communications, to receive notices and disclosures electronically, and to utilize electronic signatures in lieu of using paper documents. You are not required to receive notices and disclosures or sign documents electronically. If you prefer not to do so, you may request to receive paper copies and withdraw your consent at any time. I declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct.5 Dated at {{DateTime_es_:signer5:calc(now()):format(date," mmmm d, yyyy")}} By: {{Sig_es_:signer5:signature:dimension(height=12mm, width=70mm}} (Signature of Sponsor’s Attorney) 5 Knowingly and willfully providing false information to the Federal government is a violation of 18 U.S.C. § 1001 (False Statements) and could subject you to fines, imprisonment, or both. 3-16-0031-024-2024 Planning Agency Sponsors Assurances 5/2022 Page 1 of 7 ASSURANCES PLANNING AGENCY SPONSORS A. General. 1. These assurances shall be complied with in the performance of grant agreements for airport development, airport planning, and noise compatibility program grants for airport sponsors. 2. These assurances are required to be submitted as part of the project application by sponsors requesting funds under the provisions of Title 49, U.S.C., subtitle VII, as amended. As used herein, the term "public agency sponsor" means a public agency with control of a public-use airport; the term "private sponsor" means a private owner of a public-use airport; and the term "sponsor" includes both public agency sponsors and private sponsors. 3. Upon acceptance of this grant offer by the sponsor, these assurances are incorporated in and become part of this Grant Agreement. B. Duration and Applicability. The terms, conditions and assurances of this Grant Agreement shall remain in full force and effect during the life of the project. C. Sponsor Certification. The sponsor hereby assures and certifies, with respect to this grant that: 1. General Federal Requirements It will comply with all applicable Federal laws, regulations, executive orders, policies, guidelines, and requirements as they relate to the application, acceptance and use of Federal funds for this project including but not limited to the following: FEDERAL LEGISLATION a. 49, U.S.C. subtitle VII, as amended. b. Federal Fair Labor Standards Act - 29 U.S.C. § 201, et seq. c. Hatch Act – 5 U.S.C. § 1501, et seq.1 d. Rehabilitation Act of 1973 – 29 U.S.C. § 794. e. Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C. § 2000d et seq., 78 stat. 252) (prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin). f. Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended, (42 U.S.C. § 12101 et seq.) (prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability). g. Age Discrimination Act of 1975 - 42 U.S.C. § 6101, et seq. h. Single Audit Act of 1984 - 31 U.S.C. § 7501, et seq.1 i. Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988 - 41 U.S.C. §§ 8101 through 8105. j. The Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act of 2006, as amended (Pub. L. 109-282, as amended by section 6202 of Public Law 110-252). 3-16-0031-024-2024 Planning Agency Sponsors Assurances 5/2022 Page 2 of 7 k. Build America, Buy America Act, P.L. 117-58, Title IX. EXECUTIVE ORDERS a. Executive Order 12372 - Intergovernmental Review of Federal Programs b. Executive Order 13166 – Improving Access to Services for Persons with Limited English Proficiency c. Executive Order 13985 – Executive Order on Advancing Racial Equity and Support for Underserved Communities Through the Federal Government d. Executive Order 13988 – Preventing and Combating Discrimination on the Basis of Gender Identity or Sexual Orientation e. Executive Order 14005 – Ensuring the Future is Made in all of America by All of America’s Workers f. Executive Order 14008 - Tackling the Climate Crisis at Home and Abroad FEDERAL REGULATIONS a. 2 CFR Part 180 – OMB Guidelines to Agencies on Governmentwide Debarment and Suspension (Nonprocurement). b. 2 CFR Part 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards. 3, 4 c. 2 CFR Part 1200 – Nonprocurement Suspension and Debarment. d. 14 CFR Part 13 – Investigative and Enforcement Procedures. e. 14 CFR Part 16 – Rules of Practice for Federally-Assisted Airport Enforcement Proceedings. f. 28 CFR Part 35 – Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability in State and Local Government Services. g. 28 CFR § 50.3 – U.S. Department of Justice Guidelines for the Enforcement of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. h. 49 CFR Part 20 – New Restrictions on Lobbying. i. 49 CFR Part 21 – Nondiscrimination in Federally-Assisted Programs of the Department of Transportation – Effectuation of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. j. 49 CFR Part 26 – Participation by Disadvantaged Business Enterprises in Department of Transportation Financial Assistance Programs. k. 49 CFR Part 28 – Enforcement of Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Handicap in Programs or Activities Conducted by the Department of Transportation. l. 49 CFR Part 30 – Denial of Public Works Contracts to Suppliers of Goods and Services of Countries That Deny Procurement Market Access to U.S. Contractors. m. 49 CFR Part 32 – Governmentwide Requirements for Drug-Free Workplace (Financial Assistance) FOOTNOTES TO ASSURANCE (C)(1) 1 These laws do not apply to private sponsors. 2 2 CFR Part 200 contain requirements for State and Local Governments receiving Federal assistance. Any requirement levied upon State and Local Governments by this regulation shall 3-16-0031-024-2024 Planning Agency Sponsors Assurances 5/2022 Page 3 of 7 apply where applicable to private sponsors receiving Federal assistance under Title 49, United States Code. 3 Cost principles established in 2 CFR part 200 subpart E must be used as guidelines for determining the eligibility of specific types of expenses. 4 Audit requirements established in 2 CFR part 200 subpart F are the guidelines for audits. SPECIFIC ASSURANCES Specific assurances required to be included in grant agreements by any of the above laws, regulations or circulars are incorporated by reference in this Grant Agreement. 2. Responsibility and Authority of the Sponsor. It has legal authority to apply for this grant, and to finance and carry out the proposed project; that a resolution, motion or similar action has been duly adopted or passed as an official act of the applicant’s governing body authorizing the filing of the application, including all understandings and assurances contained therein, and directing and authorizing the person identified as the official representative of the applicant to act in connection with the application and to provide such additional information as may be required. 3. Sponsor Fund Availability. It has sufficient funds available for that portion of the project costs which are not to be paid by the United States. 4. Preserving Rights and Powers It will not take or permit any action which would operate to deprive it of any of the rights and powers necessary to perform any or all of the terms, conditions, and assurances in this Grant Agreement without the written approval of the Secretary. 5. Consistency with Local Plans. The project is reasonably consistent with plans (existing at the time of submission of this application) of public agencies in the planning area. 6. Accounting System, Audit, and Record Keeping Requirements a. It shall keep all project accounts and records which fully disclose the amount and disposition by the recipient of the proceeds of this Grant, the total cost of the project in connection with which this Grant is given or used, and the amount or nature of that portion of the cost of the project supplied by other sources, and such other financial records pertinent to the project. The accounts and records shall be kept in accordance with an accounting system that will facilitate an effective audit in accordance with the Single Audit Act of 1984. b. It shall make available to the Secretary and the Comptroller General of the United States, or any of their duly authorized representatives, for the purpose of audit and examination, any books, documents, papers, and records of the recipient that are pertinent to this Grant. The Secretary may require that an appropriate audit be conducted by a recipient. In any case in which an independent audit is made of the accounts of a sponsor relating to the disposition of the proceeds of a grant or relating to the project in connection with which this Grant was given or used, it shall file a certified 3-16-0031-024-2024 Planning Agency Sponsors Assurances 5/2022 Page 4 of 7 copy of such audit with the Comptroller General of the United States not later than six (6) months following the close of the fiscal year for which the audit was made. 7. Planning Projects In carrying out planning projects: a. It will execute the project in accordance with the approved program narrative contained in the project application or with modifications similarly approved. b. It will furnish the Secretary with such periodic reports as required pertaining to the planning project and planning work activities. c. It will include in all published material prepared in connection with the planning project a notice that the material was prepared under a grant provided by the United States. d. It will make such material available for examination by the public, and agrees that no material prepared with funds under this project shall be subject to copyright in the United States or any other country. e. It will give the Secretary unrestricted authority to publish, disclose, distribute, and otherwise use any of the material prepared in connection with this grant. f. It will grant the Secretary the right to disapprove the sponsor’s employment of specific consultants and their subcontractors to do all or any part of this project as well as the right to disapprove the proposed scope and cost of professional services. g. It will grant the Secretary the right to disapprove the use of the sponsor’s employees to do all or any part of the project. h. It understands and agrees that the Secretary’s approval of this project grant or the Secretary’s approval of any planning material developed as part of this grant does not mean constitute or imply any assurance or commitment on the part of the Secretary to approve any pending or future application for a Federal airport grant. 8. Reports and Inspections. It will submit to the Secretary such annual or special financial and operations reports as the Secretary may reasonably request. 9. Civil Rights. It will promptly take any measures necessary to ensure that no person in the United States shall, on the grounds of race, color, and national origin (including limited English proficiency) in accordance with the provisions of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (78 Stat. 252, 42 U.S.C. §§ 2000d to 2000d-4; creed and sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity) per 49 U.S.C. § 47123 and related requirements; age per the Age Discrimination Act of 1975 and related requirements; or disability per the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and related requirements, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be otherwise subjected to discrimination in any program and activity conducted with, or benefiting from, funds received from this grant. a. Using the definitions of activity, facility, and program as found and defined in 49 CFR §§ 21.23(b) and 21.23(e), the sponsor will facilitate all programs, operate all facilities, or conduct all programs in compliance with all non-discrimination requirements imposed by or pursuant to these assurances. 3-16-0031-024-2024 Planning Agency Sponsors Assurances 5/2022 Page 5 of 7 b. Applicability 1. Programs and Activities. If the sponsor has received a grant (or other federal assistance) for any of the sponsor’s program or activities, these requirements extend to all of the sponsor’s programs and activities. 2. Facilities. Where it receives a grant or other federal financial assistance to construct, expand, renovate, remodel, alter, or acquire a facility, or part of a facility, the assurance extends to the entire facility and facilities operated in connection therewith. 3. Real Property. Where the sponsor receives a grant or other Federal financial assistance in the form of, or for the acquisition of real property or an interest in real property, the assurance will extend to rights to space on, over, or under such property. c. Duration. The sponsor agrees that it is obligated to this assurance for the period during which Federal financial assistance is extended to the program, except where the Federal financial assistance is to provide, or is in the form of, personal property, or real property, or interest therein, or structures or improvements thereon, in which case the assurance obligates the sponsor, or any transferee for the longer of the following periods: 1. So long as the airport is used as an airport, or for another purpose involving the provision of similar services or benefits; or 2. So long as the sponsor retains ownership or possession of the property. d. Required Solicitation Language. It will include the following notification in all solicitations for bids, Requests For Proposals for work, or material under this Grant Agreement and in all proposals for agreements, including airport concessions, regardless of funding source: “The (City of Rexburg and County of Madison), in accordance with the provisions of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (78 Stat. 252, 42 U.S.C. §§ 2000d to 2000d-4) and the Regulations, hereby notifies all bidders or offerors that it will affirmatively ensure that for any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, [select businesses, or disadvantaged business enterprises or airport concession disadvantaged business enterprises] will be afforded full and fair opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and no businesses will be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, national origin (including limited English proficiency), creed, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), age, or disability in consideration for an award.” e. Required Contract Provisions. 1. It will insert the non-discrimination contract clauses requiring compliance with the acts and regulations relative to non-discrimination in Federally-assisted programs of the DOT, and incorporating the acts and regulations into the contracts by reference in every contract or agreement subject to the non- discrimination in Federally-assisted programs of the DOT acts and regulations. 3-16-0031-024-2024 Planning Agency Sponsors Assurances 5/2022 Page 6 of 7 2. It will include a list of the pertinent non-discrimination authorities in every contract that is subject to the non-discrimination acts and regulations. 3. It will insert non-discrimination contract clauses as a covenant running with the land, in any deed from the United States effecting or recording a transfer of real property, structures, use, or improvements thereon or interest therein to a sponsor. 4. It will insert non-discrimination contract clauses prohibiting discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin (including limited English proficiency), creed, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), age, or disability as a covenant running with the land, in any future deeds, leases, license, permits, or similar instruments entered into by the sponsor with other parties: a. For the subsequent transfer of real property acquired or improved under the applicable activity, project, or program; and b. For the construction or use of, or access to, space on, over, or under real property acquired or improved under the applicable activity, project, or program. f. It will provide for such methods of administration for the program as are found by the Secretary to give reasonable guarantee that it, other recipients, sub-recipients, sub- grantees, contractors, subcontractors, consultants, transferees, successors in interest, and other participants of Federal financial assistance under such program will comply with all requirements imposed or pursuant to the acts, the regulations, and this assurance. g. It agrees that the United States has a right to seek judicial enforcement with regard to any matter arising under the acts, the regulations, and this assurance. 10. Engineering and Design Services. If any phase of such project has received Federal funds under Chapter 471 subchapter 1 of Title 49 U.S.C., it will award each contract, or sub-contract for program management, construction management, planning studies, feasibility studies, architectural services, preliminary engineering, design, engineering, surveying, mapping or related services in the same manner as a contract for architectural and engineering services is negotiated under Chapter 11 of Title 40 U S.C., or an equivalent qualifications-based requirement prescribed for or by the sponsor of the airport. 11. Foreign Market Restrictions. It will not allow funds provided under this Grant to be used to fund any project which uses any product or service of a foreign country during the period in which such foreign country is listed by the United States Trade Representative as denying fair and equitable market opportunities for products and suppliers of the United States in procurement and construction. 12. Policies, Standards, and Specifications. It will carry out the project in accordance with policies, standards, and specifications approved by the Secretary. 3-16-0031-024-2024 Planning Agency Sponsors Assurances 5/2022 Page 7 of 7 13. Disadvantaged Business Enterprises. The recipient shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, or sex in the award and performance of any DOT-assisted contract covered by 49 CFR Part 26. The recipient shall take all necessary and reasonable steps under 49 CFR Part 26 to ensure nondiscrimination in the award and administration of DOT-assisted contracts. The recipient’s DBE program, as required by 49 CFR Part 26, and as approved by DOT, is incorporated by reference in this agreement. Implementation of these programs is a legal obligation and failure to carry out its terms shall be treated as a violation of this agreement. Upon notification to the recipient of its failure to carry out its approved program, the Department may impose sanctions as provided for under Part 26 and may, in appropriate cases, refer the matter for enforcement under 18 U.S.C. § 1001 and/or the Program Fraud Civil Remedies Act of 1986 (31 U.S.C. §§ 3801-3809, 3812).