Okaloosa County BOCC — May 4, 2013 — reading text

a description of the circumstances. (Please include postal 9. receipt if applicable.) Inadequate Description/Unrecognized Charge: I do not recognize this charge. Please supply a copy of the sales draft for my review. 10. I am no longer disputing this charge. 66 Packet Pg. 600  9.10.c.a OKALOOSA COUNTY PURCHASING CARD AGREEMENT I, , agree to the following regarding my use of the Purchasing Card: (Print Name) Attachment: Purchasing Manual-6 (post 3-19-13 meeting) CLEAN COPY (1553 : Revisions to the Purchasing Manual) 1. I understand that I am being entrusted with a valuable tool and will be financially obligating Okaloosa County and will strive to obtain the best value for the taxpayers of Okaloosa County. 2. I understand that under no circumstances will I use the Purchasing Card to make personal purchases. Willful intent to use the Purchasing Card for personal use may result in disciplinary actions, including termination of employment. 3. I will follow the established procedures for using the Purchasing Card. Failure to do so may result in the revocation of my use privileges or other disciplinary actions. Additionally, I will follow all County purchasing requirements. 4. I have read the Purchasing Card provisions contained in the Purchasing Manual and understand the requirements for using the Purchasing Card. 5. I agree that should I violate the terms of this Agreement and use the Purchasing Card for personal use or gain, I will reimburse the County for all incurred charges and any fees related to the collection of those charges. Employee Name (Print) Employee Signature/Date 67 Packet Pg. 601  9.10.c.a BID ATTACHMENTS The following are requirements that shall be included in all bid specifications (Special Conditions section) for projects that are funded through/by the U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Transit Administration. Additional FTA requirements that may be required can be found in the Attachment: Purchasing Manual-6 (post 3-19-13 meeting) CLEAN COPY (1553 : Revisions to the Purchasing Manual) matrix located in Appendix A. Okaloosa County reserves the right to reject any/all bids that are submitted incomplete or without these documents. 1. Buy America 2. Bus Testing 3. Lobbying 4. Clean Air 5. Civil Rights 6. Bid Protests 7. Government Debarment and Suspension 8. Fraud 9. The Purchasing Director has the authority and responsibility to ensure Federal requirements are met regarding all procurements of goods and services utilizing FTA Funds. That person will also have the ability to stop any procurement activity if it conflicts with Federal procurement practices. 10. The Okaloosa County Coordinated Transportation Office shall ensure that all required portions of the Uniform Administrative Requirements for Grants & Cooperative Agreements (49CFR-Part 18 & Circular 4220 are complied with. 11. The Purchasing Department & Okaloosa Coordinated Transit will maintain current copies of the above documents and familiarize themselves with the requirements. 12. Okaloosa Coordinated Transit shall maintain a written record of all purchases utilizing FTA funds showing the purpose of the expenditure. 68 Packet Pg. 602  9.10.c.a FEDERAL TRANSIT ADMINISTRATION REQUIREMENTS UNDER 49 CFR, PARTS 18 AND 19, AND CIRCULAR 4220 BUY AMERICA - The contractor agrees to comply with 49 U.S.C. 5323(j) and 49 CFR Part 661 which Attachment: Purchasing Manual-6 (post 3-19-13 meeting) CLEAN COPY (1553 : Revisions to the Purchasing Manual) provide that Federal funds may not be obligated unless steel, iron, and manufactured products used in FTA-funded projects are produced in the United States, unless a waiver has been granted by FTA or the product is subject to a general waiver. General waivers are listed in 49 CFR 661.7 and include final assembly in the United States for 15 passenger vans and 15 passenger wagons produced by Chrysler Corporation, microcomputer equipment, software, and small purchases (currently less than $100,000) made with capital, operating, or planning funds. Separate requirements for rolling stock are set out at 5323(j)(2)(C) and 49 CFR 661.11. Rolling stock not subject to a general waiver must be manufactured in the United States and have a 60 percent domestic content. A bidder or offeror must submit to the FTA recipient (Okaloosa County) the appropriate Buy America certification (below) with all bids on FTA-funded contracts, except those subject to a general waiver. Bids or offers that are not accompanied by a completed Buy America certification must be rejected as non-responsive. This requirement does not apply to lower tier subcontractors. Certification requirement for procurement of steel, iron, or manufactured products. Certificate of Compliance with 49 U.S.C. 5323(j)(1) The bidder or offeror certifies that it will meet the requirements of 49 U.S.C. 5323(j)(1) and the applicable regulations in 49 CFR Part 661. Date Signature Company Name Title Certificate of Non-Compliance with 49 U.S.C. 5323(j)(1) The bidder or offeror hereby certifies that it cannot comply with the requirements of 49 U.S.C. 5323(j)(1), but it may qualify for an exemption pursuant to 49 U.S.C. 5323(j)(2)(B) or (j)(2)(D) and the regulations in 49 CFR 661.7. Date Signature Company Name Title Certification requirement for procurement of buses, other rolling stock and associated equipment 69 Packet Pg. 603  9.10.c.a Certificate of Compliance with 49 U.S.C. 5323(j)(2)(C) The bidder or offeror certifies that it will comply with the requirements of 49 U.S.C. 5323(j)(2)(C) and the regulations at 49 CFR Part 661. Attachment: Purchasing Manual-6 (post 3-19-13 meeting) CLEAN COPY (1553 : Revisions to the Purchasing Manual) Date Signature Company Name Title Certificate of Non-Compliance with 49 U.S.C. 5323(j)(2)(C) The bidder or offeror hereby certifies that it cannot comply with the requirements of 49 U.S.C. 5323(j)(2)(C), but may qualify for an exception pursuant to 49 U.S.C. 5323(j)(2)(B) or (j)(2)(D) and the regulations of 49 CFR 661.7. Date Signature Company Name Title Post Delivery Certification (refer to Form Appendices) will be completed by Okaloosa County employees upon delivery of vehicles. BUS TESTING - The contractor (manufacturer) agrees to comply with 49 U.S.C. A 5323(c) and FTA's implementing regulation at 49 CFR Part 665 and shall perform the following: 1) A manufacturer of a new bus model or a bus produced with a major change in components or configuration shall provide a copy of the final test report to the recipient at a point in the procurement process specified by the recipient which will be prior to the recipient's final acceptance of the first vehicle. 2) A manufacturer who releases a report under paragraph 1 above shall provide notice to the operator of the testing facility that the report is available to the public. 3) If the manufacturer represents that the vehicle was previously tested, the vehicle being sold should have the identical configuration and major components as the vehicle in the test report, which must be provided to the recipient prior to recipient's final acceptance of the first vehicle. If the configuration or components are not identical, the manufacturer shall provide a description of the change and the manufacturer's basis for concluding that it is not a major change requiring additional testing. 4) If the manufacturer represents that the vehicle is "grandfathered" (has been used in mass transit service in the United States before October 1, 1988, and is currently being produced without a major change in configuration or components), the manufacturer shall provide the name and address of the recipient of such a vehicle and the details of that vehicle's 70 Packet Pg. 604  9.10.c.a configuration and major components. Certification of Compliance with FTA's Bus Testing Requirements The undersigned (contractor/manufacturer) certifies that the vehicle offered in this procurement complies with 49 U.S.C. A 5323(c) and FTA's implementing regulation at 49 CFR Part 665. Attachment: Purchasing Manual-6 (post 3-19-13 meeting) CLEAN COPY (1553 : Revisions to the Purchasing Manual) The undersigned understands that misrepresenting the testing status of a vehicle acquired with Federal financial assistance may subject the undersigned to civil penalties as outlined in the Department of Transportation's regulation on Program Fraud Civil Remedies, 49 CFR Part 31. In addition, the undersigned understands that FTA may suspend or debar a manufacturer under the procedures in 49 CFR Part 29. Date Signature Company Name Title LOBBYING - The undersigned (contractor) certifies, to the best of his or his knowledge and belief, that: (1) No Federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid, by or on behalf of the undersigned, to any person for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of an agency, a Member of Congress, an officer or employee of Congress, or an employee of a Member of Congress in connection with the awarding of any Federal contract, the making of any Federal grant, the making of any Federal loan, the entering into of any cooperative agreement, and the extension, continuation, renewal, amendment or modification of any Federal contract, grant, loan, or cooperative agreement. (2) If any funds other than Federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid to any person for making lobbying contracts to an officer or employee of any agency, a Member of Congress, an officer or employee of Congress, or an employee of a Member of Congress