HomeMy WebLinkAbout25-227.00 Dept. of Ecology - LSWFA Solid Waste GrantDocusign Envelope ID: 218607FE-028F-451A-A84A-6FBA8F5B07DB
DEPARTMENT OF
Now ECOLOGY
State of Washington
Agreement No. SWMLSWFA-2025-SpoVal-00301
SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT LOCAL SOLID WASTE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT
BETWEEN
THE STATE OF WASHINGTON DEPARTMENT OF ECOLOGY
AND
CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY
This is a binding Agreement entered into by and between the state of Washington, Department of Ecology,
hereinafter referred to as "ECOLOGY," and CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY, hereinafter referred to as the
"RECIPIENT," to carry out with the provided funds activities described herein.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Project Title:
Total Cost:
Total Eligible Cost:
Ecology Share:
Recipient Share:
The Effective Date of this Agreement is:
The Expiration Date of this Agreement is no later than:
Project Type:
P&I City of Spokane Valley
$211,434.67
$211,434.67
$158,576.00
$52,858.67
07/01 /2025
06/30/2027
Planning & Implementation
Project Short Description:
City of Spokane Valley will spend $211,434.67 to divert 5 tons of MRW, and divert 3 tons of organic material
from the municipal solid waste stream, and implement a homeless encampment response cleanup task.
Project Long Description:
See the Scope of Work section for more detailed information related to individual Tasks.
Overall Goal:
Provide regional solutions and intergovernmental cooperation; prevent or minimize environmental
contamination through planning and project implementation; and comply with state and local solid and
hazardous waste management plans and laws.
Docusign Envelope ID: 218607FE-028F-451A-A84A-6FBA8F5807DB
State of Washington Department of Ecology
Agreement No: SWMLSWFA-2025-SpoVal-00301
Project Title: P&I City of Spokane Valley
Recipient Name: CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY
RECIPIENT INFORMATION
Organization Name: CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY
Federal Tax ID: 71-0914170
UEI Number: NSU3DBMM7JN9
Mailing Address: 10210 East Sprague Avenue
Spokane Valley, WA 99206
Physical Address: 10210 East Sprague Avenue
Spokane Valley, Washington 99206
Organization Email: cityhall@spokanevalley.org
Organization Fax: (509) 720-5075
Contacts
Sarah Farr
Project Manager Accounting & Finance Program Manager
10210 East Sprague Avenue
Spokane Valley, Washington 99206
Email: sfarr@spokanevalleywa.gov
Phone: (509) 720-5000
Billing Contact I Sarah Farr
Accounting & Finance Program Manager
10210 East Sprague Avenue
Spokane Valley, Washington 99206
Email: sfarr@spokanevalleywa.gov
Phone: (509) 720-5000
Sarah Farr
Authorized Accounting & Finance Program Manager
Signatory
10210 East Sprague Avenue
Spokane Valley, Washington 99206
Email: sfarr@spokanevalleywa.gov
Phone: (509) 720-5000
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Docusign Envelope ID: 218607FE-028F-451A-A84A-6FBA8F5B07DB
State of Washington Department of Ecology
Agreement No: SWMLSWFA-2025-SpoVal-00301
Project Title: P&I City of Spokane Valley
Recipient Name: CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY
ECOLOGY INFORMATION
Mailing Address: Department of Ecology
Solid Waste Management
PO BOX 47600
Olympia, WA 98504-7600
Physical Address: Solid Waste Management
300 Desmond Drive SE
Lacey, WA 98503
Contacts
Steven Gimpel
Project
Manager
4601 N Monroe Street
Spokane, Washington 99205-1295
Email: sgim461@ecy.wa.gov
Phone: (509) 934-5483
Steven Gimpel
Financial
Manager
4601 N Monroe Street
Spokane, Washington 99205-1295
Email: sgim461@ecy.wa.gov
Phone: (509) 934-5483
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Docusign Envelope ID: 218607FE-028F-451A-A84A-6FBA8F5B07DB
State of Washington Department of Ecology
Agreement No: SWMLSWFA-2025-SpoVal-00301
Project Title: P&I City of Spokane Valley
Recipient Name: CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY
AUTHORIZING SIGNATURES
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RECIPIENT agrees to furnish the necessary personnel, equipment, materials, services, and otherwise do all things
necessary for or incidental to the performance of work as set forth in this Agreement.
RECIPIENT acknowledges that they had the opportunity to review the entire Agreement, including all the terms and
conditions of this Agreement, Scope of Work, attachments, and incorporated or referenced documents, as well as all
applicable laws, statutes, rules, regulations, and guidelines mentioned in this Agreement. Furthermore, the
RECIPIENT has read, understood, and accepts all requirements contained within this Agreement.
This Agreement contains the entire understanding between the parties, and there are no other understandings or
representations other than as set forth, or incorporated by reference, herein.
No subsequent modifications or amendments to this agreement will be of any force or effect unless in writing, signed
by authorized representatives of the RECIPIENT and ECOLOGY and made a part of this agreement. ECOLOGY and
RECIPIENT may change their respective staff contacts without the concurrence of either party.
This Agreement shall be subject to the written approval of Ecology's authorized representative and shall not be
binding until so approved.
The signatories to this Agreement represent that they have the authority to execute this Agreement and bind their
respective organizations to this Agreement.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF: the parties hereto, having read this Agreement in its entirety, including all attachments, do
agree in each and every particular and have thus set their hands hereunto.
Washington State
Department of Ecology
Signed by:
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Solid Waste Management
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Docusign Envelope ID: 218607FE-028F-451A-A84A-6FBA8F5B07DB
State of Washington Department of Ecology
Agreement No: SWMLSWFA-2025-SpoVal-00301
Project Title: P&I City of Spokane Valley
Recipient Name: CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY
John Hohman
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State of Washington Department of Ecology
Agreement No: SWMLSWFA-2025-SpoVal-00301
Project Title: P&I City of Spokane Valley
Recipient Name: CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY
SCOPE OF WORK
Task Number: 1 Task Cost: $100,133.67
Task Title: MRW Collection and Management
Task Description:
Work Performed: The RECIPIENT will continue to contract with Sunshine Disposal for the operation of the Moderate
Risk Waste (MRW) facility. The facility exists to provide residents with a safe and convenient drop off of their
Household Hazardous Waste (HHW).
RECIPIENT's contractor will follow all applicable local or state requirements to operate a MRW facility. Contractor is
responsible for worker safety training. Contractor will provide appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for all
workers. PPE can include safety vests, gloves, eye protection, and other supplies or tools necessary to complete the
work safely.
Contractor costs are not reimbursable before ECOLOGY grant managers review an executed copy of the contract.
ECOLOGY grant managers must review the contract, email the documentation to the RECIPIENT, and upload the
email communication in EAGL including the following:
• Date the contract was provided for ECOLOGY review
• Contract period of performance
• Compensation (time/materials, deliverables, etc.)
• Contracted work eligible for reimbursement
• Description of the supporting documentation the RECIPIENT is required to submit for eligible costs approval
The facility is not accepting waste from businesses that designate as Small Quantity Generators (SQG). If
shipment/disposal bills for SQG waste cannot be separated from HHW, then a fee must be charged to each business to
cover disposal costs, and those fees must be itemized as a credit to the task.
RECIPIENT is not participating in the PaintCare product stewardship program and can implement special collection
events. ECOLOGY encourages RECIPIENT to contact PaintCare to coordinate their presence at events. Currently the
cost of PaintCare eligible paints are not eligible for reimbursement under LS WFA.
RECIPIENT expects to produce and/or distribute educational materials and must coordinate with the ECOLOGY grant
manager prior to incurring costs.
Costs Eligible for Reimbursement:
• Staff salaries and benefits, and indirect up to 30% of the Task Cost for contract management, education and
outreach, or special event collections
• MRW facility maintenance and minor improvements including updated storage containers with ECOLOGY prior
approval
• Contractor costs for HHW management as well as HHW collection events
• Supplies and tools necessary to implement the task work (description and use must be clearly communicated in
the Item Description on the Expenditures Table)
• Collection events or curbside pickup programs
• Education and outreach around proper MRW management, and collection locations
• Costs not listed here but approved in writing by ECOLOGY
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Docusign Envelope ID: 218607FE-028F-451A-A84A-6FBA8F5B07DB
State of Washington Department of Ecology
Agreement No: SWMLSWFA-2025-SpoVal-00301
Project Title: P&I City of Spokane Valley
Recipient Name: CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY
Costs Ineligible for Reimbursement:
• Overtime unless the individual spent 100 percent of their time on LS WFA activities in the core 40-hour work
week
• Disposal costs for the management of waste accepted from businesses that designate as Small Quantity Generators
• Costs eligible for product stewardship organizations and costs eligible under new product stewardship
organizations that are fully implemented during this agreement period
• Costs at collection events that are eligible for product stewardship organizations
• Staff participation in trainings, workshops, or conferences not pre -approved in writing by ECOLOGY
• Costs of membership in civic, business, technical, or professional organizations not pre -approved in writing by
ECOLOGY
• Costs not supported with required documentation
Task Goal Statement:
The goal of this task is to provide residents with a safe and convenient drop off of their Household Hazardous Waste
(HHW) in an effort to improve the quality of the environment by diverting HHW from the municipal solid waste
stream and preventing illegal dumping of this material.
Task Expected Outcome:
With the task budget, RECIPIENT expects:
• 5 tons of MRW diverted from the municipal solid waste stream
Recipient Task Coordinator: Sarah Farr
MRW Collection and Management
Deliverables
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Number
Description
Due Date
1.1
Task Expected Outcomes are the deliverables and achieved incrementally
throu hout the biennium.
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Project Title: P&I City of Spokane Valley
Recipient Name: CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY
SCOPE OF WORK
Task Number: 2 Task Cost: $33,467.00
Task Title: Food Waste Prevention
Task Description:
RECIPIENT will contract out for special collection events for food waste.
RECIPIENT's contractor will follow all applicable local or state requirements. Contractor is responsible for worker
safety training. Contractor will provide appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for all workers. PPE can
include safety vests, gloves, eye protection, and other supplies or tools necessary to complete the work safely.
Contractor costs are not reimbursable before ECOLOGY grant managers review an executed copy of the contract.
ECOLOGY grant managers must review the contract, email the documentation to the RECIPIENT, and upload the
email communication in EAGL including the following information:
• Date the contract was provided for ECOLOGY review
• Contract period of performance
Compensation (time/materials, deliverables, etc.)
Contracted work eligible for reimbursement
Description of the supporting documentation the RECIPIENT is required to submit for eligible costs approval
RECIPIENT will contract out an education and outreach program specifically targeting reducing food waste. This
program may involve outreach at existing community events, putting on workshops to show residents best practices for
reducing food waste, and targeted education for multi -family properties.
RECIPIENT expects to produce and/or distribute materials and must coordinate with the ECOLOGY grant manager
prior to incurring costs.
Costs Eligible for Reimbursement:
• Staff salaries and benefits, and indirect up to 30% of the Task Cost for contract management, education and
outreach, or special event collections
• Education and outreach material
• Contractor costs for collection events, and education and outreach
• Cost associated with the management of collected food waste
• Supplies and tools necessary to implement the task (description and use must be clearly communicated in the Item
Description on the Expenditures Table)
• Costs not listed here but approved in writing by ECOLOGY
Costs Ineligible for Reimbursement:
• Overtime unless the individual spent 100 percent of their time on LSWFA activities in the core 40-hour work
week
• Staff participation in trainings, workshops, or conferences not pre -approved in writing by ECOLOGY
• Costs of membership in civic, business, technical, or professional organizations not pre -approved in writing by
ECOLOGY
Costs not supported with required documentation
Costs associated with collecting, transporting, and disposing of food waste
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Docusign Envelope ID: 218607FE-028F-451A-A84A-6FBA8F5B07DB
State of Washington Department of Ecology
Agreement No: SWMLSWFA-2025-SpoVal-00301
Project Title: P&I City of Spokane Valley
Recipient Name: CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY
Task Goal Statement:
The goal of this task is to reduce the amount of food waste in the garbage system by hosting food waste collection
events, as well as hosting education and outreach events to better educate the public on how to reduce food waste as
well as how to recycle food waste.
Task Expected Outcome:
With the task budget, RECIPIENT expects:
• 3 tons of food waste recovered to feed people or animals
• 100 participants involved in food waste reduction events
Recipient Task Coordinator: Sarah Farr
Food Waste Prevention
Deliverables
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Number
Description
Due Date
2.1
Task Expected Outcomes are the deliverables and achieved incrementally
throughout the biennium.
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Project Title: P&I City of Spokane Valley
Recipient Name: CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY
SCOPE OF WORK
Task Number
Task Title: Homeless Encampment Response
Task Description:
Activity - Cleanup
Task Cost: $77,834.00
RECIPIENT employees will coordinate with other departments and local agencies to clean up active and/or abandoned
encampments and continue to keep them clean. RECIPIENT employees may investigate active and/or abandoned
encampments to assess and prioritize cleanup. Cleanup and disposal are eligible on publicly -owned sites/locations
only. Cleanup of federal land is allowed when the local government coordinates with federal agencies prior to cleanup.
RECIPIENT may contract for assistance with this task. Reimbursement for costs incurred by contractors to perform
work identified in this task are subject to the same eligibility and reimbursement requirements as the RECIPIENT and
require ECOLOGY approval.
RECIPIENT is encouraged to review the Master Contract provided by Department of Enterprise Services (DES) for
information about vendors with experience that meets the RECIPIENTS's specific circumstances and need.
Activity - Infrastructure, Purchased Services
RECIPIENT may purchase services to provide portable toilets and/or garbage collection at shelter -in place locations
and other locations where the RECIPIENT has previously assessed these services are practical.
RECIPIENT employees and/or contractors will investigate active encampments to assess the level of infrastructure
needed.
Costs Eligible for Reimbursement:
• Staff salaries and benefits, and indirect up to 30% of the task cost
• Contracts and purchased services identified in the scope of work
• Supplies for cleanup: bags, protective gear
• Cleanup costs: time, transportation, and disposal of materials from encampments
• Time: planning/coordination of cleanup
• Costs not listed here but pre -approved in writing by ECOLOGY
Costs Ineligible for Reimbursement:
• Costs not specifically identified or pre -approved in writing by ECOLOGY
• Overtime unless the individual spent 100 percent of their time on LSWFA activities in the core 40-hour work
week
Task Goal Statement:
The goal of the task is to protect the environment through cleanup and prevent continued environmental harm at
encampments.
Task Expected Outcome:
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State of Washington Department of Ecology
Agreement No SWMLSWFA-2025-SpoVal-00301
Project Title: P&1 City of Spokane Valley
Recipient Name: CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY
With the task budget, RECIPIENT expects:
• 500 pounds of garbage cleaned
• 6 cleanup events
• 6 total dumpsters provided (1 for each cleanup)
RECIPIENT will track and report the pounds of garbage cleaned and properly disposed.
Anticipating multiple cleanups at the same encampment: RECIPIENT will track and report quarterly the number of
encampments cleaned and the number of cleanups performed at each encampment.
Recipient Task Coordinator: Sarah Farr
Homeless Encampment Response
Deliverables
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Number
Description
Due Date
3.1
Task Expected Outcomes are the deliverables and achieved incrementally
throughout the biennium.
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Agreement No: SWMLSWFA-2025-SpoVal-00301
Project Title: P&I City of Spokane Valley
Recipient Name: CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY
BUDGET
Funding Distribution EG260107
NOTE: The above funding distribution number is used to identify this specific agreement and budget on payment
remittances and may be referenced on other communications from ECOLOGY. Your agreement may have multiple
funding distribution numbers to identify each budget.
Funding Title: Spokane Valley
Funding Type: Grant
Funding Effective Date: 07/01/2025 Funding Expiration Date
Funding Source:
Title: Model Toxics Control Operating Account (MTCOA)
Fund: FD
Type: State
Funding Source %: 100%
Description: Local Solid Waste Financial Assistance
Approved Indirect Costs Rate: Approved State Indirect Rate: 30%
Recipient Match %: 25%
InKind Interlocal Allowed: No
InKind Other Allowed: No
Is this Funding Distribution used to match a federal grant? No
Spokane Valley
Task Total
MRW Collection and Management
$ 100,133.67
Food Waste Prevention
$ 33,467.00
Homeless Encampment Response
$ 77,834.00
Total: S 211,434.67
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Docusign Envelope ID: 218607FE-028F-451A-A84A-6FBA8F5B07DB
State of Washington Department of Ecology
Agreement No: SWMLSWFA-2025-SpoVal-00301
Project Title: P&I City of Spokane Valley
Recipient Name: CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY
Fundina Distribution Summary
Recipient / Ecology Share
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Funding Distribution Name
Recipient Match %
Recipient Share
Ecology Share
Total
Spokane Valley
25.00 %
$ 52,858.67
$ 158,576.00
$ 211,434.67
Total
$ 52,858.67
$ 158,576.00
$ 211,434.67
AGREEMENT SPECIFIC TERMS AND CONDITIONS
N/A
SPECIAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS
If the scope of this Agreement includes recycling activity managed or performed by the RECIPIENT at a recycling
center (such as a transfer station or drop box location) or other locations, ECOLOGY will not reimburse disposal
costs for materials collected or advertised as collected for recycling/reuse or marketed for recycling/reuse under this
Agreement, unless approved in writing by ECOLOGY. RECIPIENT must immediately notify ECOLOGY when the
RECIPIENT becomes aware that disposal of materials occurred or may occur due to the market conditions for
recycled/reused materials. ECOLOGY may deny new costs or require repayment of costs already reimbursed or
remove the task from the Agreement or terminate the Agreement.
ECOLOGY's Solid Waste Management (SWM) program will implement a reporting assessment for all RECIPIENTS
of grants administered through the SWM program. The assessment determines the RECIPIENT reporting level
required throughout the biennium. If RECIPIENT administrative performance or changes in project circumstances
trigger a reassessment, RECIPIENT will be notified of any changes to administrative requirements.
RECIPIENT shall update the Spending Plan and Outcomes Data Collection form at least quarterly. The Spending
Plan and Outcomes Data Collection form must be completed concurrent with the submittal of each payment
Request/Progress Report. RECIPIENT shall report outcomes in a manner consistent with instructions in the Local
Solid Waste Financial Assistance guidelines.
RECIPIENT must submit within thirty (30) days after the expiration date of this Agreement, all financial (including
payment requests), performance, and other reports required by this Agreement. ECOLOGY shall have the right to
deny reimbursement of payment requests received after this date.
GENERAL FEDERAL CONDITIONS
If a portion or all of the funds for this agreement are provided through federal funding sources or this
agreement is used to match a federal grant award, the following terms and conditions apply to you.
A. CERTIFICATION REGARDING SUSPENSION, DEBARMENT, INELIGIBILITY OR VOLUNTARY
EXCLUSION:
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Recipient Name: CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY
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1. The RECIPIENT/CONTRACTOR, by signing this agreement, certifies that it is not suspended, debarred,
proposed for debarment, declared ineligible or otherwise excluded from contracting with the federal
government, or from receiving contracts paid for with federal funds. If the RECIPIENT/CONTRACTOR is
unable to certify to the statements contained in the certification, they must provide an explanation as to why they
cannot.
2. The RECIPIENT/CONTRACTOR shall provide immediate written notice to ECOLOGY if at any time the
RECIPIENT/CONTRACTOR learns that its certification was erroneous when submitted or had become
erroneous by reason of changed circumstances.
3. The terms covered transaction, debarred, suspended, ineligible, lower tier covered transaction, participant,
person, primary covered transaction, principal, proposal, and voluntarily excluded, as used in this clause, have
the meaning set out in the Definitions and Coverage sections of rules implementing Executive Order 12549.
You may contact ECOLOGY for assistance in obtaining a copy of those regulations.
4. The RECIPIENT/CONTRACTOR agrees it shall not knowingly enter into any lower tier covered transaction
with a person who is proposed for debarment under the applicable Code of Federal Regulations, debarred,
suspended, declared ineligible, or voluntarily excluded from participation in this covered transaction.
5. The RECIPIENT/CONTRACTOR further agrees by signing this agreement, that it will include this clause titled
"CERTIFICATION REGARDING SUSPENSION, DEBARMENT, INELIGIBILITY OR VOLUNTARY
EXCLUSION" without modification in all lower tier covered transactions and in all solicitations for lower tier
covered transactions.
6. Pursuant to 2CFRl 80.330, the RECIPIENT/CONTRACTOR is responsible for ensuring that any lower tier
covered transaction complies with certification of suspension and debarment requirements.
7. RECIPIENT/CONTRACTOR acknowledges that failing to disclose the information required in the Code of
Federal Regulations may result in the delay or negation of this funding agreement, or pursuance of legal
remedies, including suspension and debarment.
8. RECIPIENT/CONTRACTOR agrees to keep proof in its agreement file, that it, and all lower tier recipients or
contractors, are not suspended or debarred, and will make this proof available to ECOLOGY before requests for
reimbursements will be approved for payment. RECIPIENT/CONTRACTOR must run a search in
<http://www.sam.gov> and print a copy of completed searches to document proof of compliance.
B. FEDERAL FUNDING ACCOUNTABILITY AND TRANSPARENCY ACT (FFATA) REPORTING
REQUIREMENTS:
CONTRACTOR/RECIPIENT must complete the FFATA Data Collection Form (ECY 070-395) and return it
with the signed agreement to ECOLOGY.
Any CONTRACTOR/RECIPIENT that meets each of the criteria below must report compensation for its five
top executives using the FFATA Data Collection Form.
Receives more than $30,000 in federal funds under this award.
Receives more than 80 percent of its annual gross revenues from federal funds.
Receives more than $25,000,000 in annual federal funds.
Ecology will not pay any invoices until it has received a completed and signed FFATA Data Collection Form.
Ecology is required to report the FFATA information for federally funded agreements, including the required Unique
Entity Identifier in www.sam. og v <http://www.sam.gov/> within 30 days of agreement signature. The FFATA
information will be available to the public at www.usaspending og v <http://www.usaspending_gov/>.
For more details on FFATA requirements, see www.fsrs. oov <http://www.fsrs.gov/>.
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Agreement No: SWMLSWFA-2025-SpoVal-00301
Project Title: P&I City of Spokane Valley
Recipient Name: CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY
C. FEDERAL FUNDING PROHIBITION ON CERTAIN TELECOMMUNICATIONS OR VIDEO SURVEILLANCE
SERVICES OR EQUIPMENT:
As required by 2 CFR 200.216, federal grant or loan recipients and subrecipients are prohibited from obligating or
expending loan or grant funds to:
1. Procure or obtain;
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2. Extend or renew a contract to procure or obtain; or
3. Enter into a contract (or extend or renew a contract) to procure or obtain equipment, services, or systems that
use covered telecommunications equipment, video surveillance services or services as a substantial or essential
component of any system, or as critical technology as part of any system. As described in Public Law 115-232
<https://www. ovg info.2ov/content/pk2/PLAW-I l5publ232/pdf/PLAW-11512ubl232.pdf>, section 889, covered
telecommunications equipment is telecommunications equipment produced by Huawei Technologies Company
or ZTE Corporation (or any subsidiary or affiliate of such entities).
Recipients, subrecipients, and borrowers also may not use federal funds to purchase certain prohibited equipment,
systems, or services, including equipment, systems, or services produced or provided by entities identified in section
889, are recorded in the System for Award Management (SAM) <https://sam.2ov/SAM/> exclusion list.
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Agreement No: SWMLSWFA-2025-SpoVal-00301
Project Title: P&1 City of Spokane Valley
Recipient Name: CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY
GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Pertaining to Grant and Loan Agreements With the state of Washington, Department of Ecology
GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS
For DEPARTMENT OF ECOLOGY GRANTS and LOANS
07/01/2023 Version
1. ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS
a) RECIPIENT shall follow the "Administrative Requirements for Recipients of Ecology Grants and Loans — EAGL
Edition." (https://fortress.wa.gov/ecy/publications/SummaryPages/2301002.html)
b) RECIPIENT shall complete all activities funded by this Agreement and be fully responsible for the proper
management of all funds and resources made available under this Agreement.
c) RECIPIENT agrees to take complete responsibility for all actions taken under this Agreement, including ensuring
all subgrantees and contractors comply with the terms and conditions of this Agreement. ECOLOGY reserves the right
to request proof of compliance by subgrantees and contractors.
d) RECIPIENT's activities under this Agreement shall be subject to the review and approval by ECOLOGY for the
extent and character of all work and services.
AMENDMENTS AND MODIFICATIONS
This Agreement may be altered, amended, or waived only by a written amendment executed by both parties. No
subsequent modification(s) or amendment(s) of this Agreement will be of any force or effect unless in writing and
signed by authorized representatives of both parties. ECOLOGY and the RECIPIENT may change their respective
staff contacts and administrative information without the concurrence of either party.
3. ACCESSIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR COVERED TECHNOLOGY
The RECIPIENT must comply with the Washington State Office of the Chief Information Officer, OCIO Policy no.
188, Accessibility (https://ocio.wa.gov/policy/accessibility) as it relates to "covered technology." This requirement
applies to all products supplied under the Agreement, providing equal access to information technology by individuals
with disabilities, including and not limited to web sites/pages, web -based applications, software systems, video and
audio content, and electronic documents intended for publishing on Ecology's public web site.
4. ARCHAEOLOGICAL AND CULTURAL RESOURCES
RECIPIENT shall take all reasonable action to avoid, minimize, or mitigate adverse effects to archaeological and
historic archaeological sites, historic buildings/structures, traditional cultural places, sacred sites, or other cultural
resources, hereby referred to as Cultural Resources.
The RECIPIENT must agree to hold harmless ECOLOGY in relation to any claim related to Cultural Resources
discovered, disturbed, or damaged due to the RECIPIENT's project funded under this Agreement.
RECIPIENT shall:
a) Contact the ECOLOGY Program issuing the grant or loan to discuss any Cultural Resources requirements for their
project:
• Cultural Resource Consultation and Review should be initiated early in the project planning process and must be
completed prior to expenditure of Agreement funds as required by applicable State and Federal requirements.
* For state funded construction, demolition, or land acquisitions, comply with Governor Executive Order 21-02,
Archaeological and Cultural Resources.
• For projects with any federal involvement, comply with the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966 (Section
106).
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b) If required by the ECOLOGY Program, submit an Inadvertent Discovery Plan (IDP) to ECOLOGY prior to
implementing any project that involves field activities. ECOLOGY will provide the IDP form.
RECIPIENT shall:
• Keep the IDP at the project site.
• Make the IDP readily available to anyone working at the project site.
• Discuss the IDP with staff, volunteers, and contractors working at the project site.
• Implement the IDP when Cultural Resources or human remains are found at the project site.
c) If any Cultural Resources are found while conducting work under this Agreement, follow the protocol outlined in
the project IDP.
• Immediately stop work and notify the ECOLOGY Program, who will notify the Department of Archaeology and
Historic Preservation at (360) 586-3065, any affected Tribe, and the local government.
d) If any human remains are found while conducting work under this Agreement, follow the protocol outlined in the
project IDP.
• Immediately stop work and notify the local Law Enforcement Agency or Medical Examiner/Coroner's Office, the
Department of Archaeology and Historic Preservation at (360) 790-1633, and then the ECOLOGY Program.
e) Comply with RCW 27.53, RCW 27.44, and RCW 68.50.645, and all other applicable local, state, and federal laws
protecting Cultural Resources and human remains.
ASSIGNMENT
No right or claim of the RECIPIENT arising under this Agreement shall be transferred or assigned by the
RECIPIENT.
6. COMMUNICATION
RECIPIENT shall make every effort to maintain effective communications with the RECIPIENT's designees,
ECOLOGY, all affected local, state, or federal jurisdictions, and any interested individuals or groups.
7. COMPENSATION
a) Any work performed prior to effective date of this Agreement will be at the sole expense and risk of the
RECIPIENT. ECOLOGY must sign the Agreement before any payment requests can be submitted.
b) Payments will be made on a reimbursable basis for approved and completed work as specified in this Agreement.
c) RECIPIENT is responsible to determine if costs are eligible. Any questions regarding eligibility should be clarified
with ECOLOGY prior to incurring costs. Costs that are conditionally eligible require approval by ECOLOGY prior to
expenditure.
d) RECIPIENT shall not invoice more than once per month unless agreed on by ECOLOGY.
e) ECOLOGY will not process payment requests without the proper reimbursement forms, Progress Report and
supporting documentation. ECOLOGY will provide instructions for submitting payment requests.
f) ECOLOGY will pay the RECIPIENT thirty (30) days after receipt of a properly completed request for payment.
g) RECIPIENT will receive payment through Washington State's Office of Financial Management's Statewide Payee
Desk. To receive payment you must register as a statewide vendor by submitting a statewide vendor registration form
and an IRS W-9 form at website, https://ofm.wa.gov/it-systems/statewide-vendorpayee-services. If you have questions
about the vendor registration process, you can contact Statewide Payee Help Desk at (360) 407-8180 or email
PayeeRegistration@ofm.wa.gov.
h) ECOLOGY may, at its sole discretion, withhold payments claimed by the RECIPIENT if the RECIPIENT fails to
satisfactorily comply with any term or condition of this Agreement.
i) Monies withheld by ECOLOGY may be paid to the RECIPIENT when the work described herein, or a portion
thereof, has been completed if, at ECOLOGY's sole discretion, such payment is reasonable and approved according to
this Agreement, as appropriate, or upon completion of an audit as specified herein.
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j) RECIPIENT must submit within thirty (30) days after the expiration date of this Agreement, all financial,
performance, and other reports required by this Agreement. Failure to comply may result in delayed reimbursement.
COMPLIANCE WITH ALL LAWS
RECIPIENT agrees to comply fully with all applicable federal, state and local laws, orders, regulations, and permits
related to this Agreement, including but not limited to:
a) RECIPIENT agrees to comply with all applicable laws, regulations, and policies of the United States and the State
of Washington which affect wages and job safety.
b) RECIPIENT agrees to be bound by all applicable federal and state laws, regulations, and policies against
discrimination.
c) RECIPIENT certifies full compliance with all applicable state industrial insurance requirements.
d) RECIPIENT agrees to secure and provide assurance to ECOLOGY that all the necessary approvals and permits
required by authorities having jurisdiction over the project are obtained. RECIPIENT must include time in their
project timeline for the permit and approval processes.
ECOLOGY shall have the right to immediately terminate for cause this Agreement as provided herein if the
RECIPIENT fails to comply with above requirements.
If any provision of this Agreement violates any statute or rule of law of the state of Washington, it is considered
modified to conform to that statute or rule of law.
9. CONFLICT OF INTEREST
RECIPIENT and ECOLOGY agree that any officer, member, agent, or employee, who exercises any function or
responsibility in the review, approval, or carrying out of this Agreement, shall not have any personal or financial
interest, direct or indirect, nor affect the interest of any corporation, partnership, or association in which he/she is a
part, in this Agreement or the proceeds thereof.
10. CONTRACTING FOR GOODS AND SERVICES
RECIPIENT may contract to buy goods or services related to its performance under this Agreement. RECIPIENT shall
award all contracts for construction, purchase of goods, equipment, services, and professional architectural and
engineering services through a competitive process, if required by State law. RECIPIENT is required to follow
procurement procedures that ensure legal, fair, and open competition.
RECIPIENT must have a standard procurement process or follow current state procurement procedures. RECIPIENT
may be required to provide written certification that they have followed their standard procurement procedures and
applicable state law in awarding contracts under this Agreement.
ECOLOGY reserves the right to inspect and request copies of all procurement documentation, and review
procurement practices related to this Agreement. Any costs incurred as a result of procurement practices not in
compliance with state procurement law or the RECIPIENT's normal procedures may be disallowed at ECOLOGY's
sole discretion.
11. DISPUTES
When there is a dispute with regard to the extent and character of the work, or any other matter related to this
Agreement the determination of ECOLOGY will govern, although the RECIPIENT shall have the right to appeal
decisions as provided for below:
a) RECIPIENT notifies the funding program of an appeal request.
b) Appeal request must be in writing and state the disputed issue(s).
c) RECIPIENT has the opportunity to be heard and offer evidence in support of its appeal.
d) ECOLOGY reviews the RECIPIENT's appeal.
e) ECOLOGY sends a written answer within ten (10) business days, unless more time is needed, after concluding the
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review.
The decision of ECOLOGY from an appeal will be final and conclusive, unless within thirty (30) days from the date
of such decision, the RECIPIENT furnishes to the Director of ECOLOGY a written appeal. The decision of the
Director or duly authorized representative will be final and conclusive.
The parties agree that this dispute process will precede any action in a judicial or quasi-judicial tribunal.
Appeals of the Director's decision will be brought in the Superior Court of Thurston County. Review of the Director's
decision will not be taken to Environmental and Land Use Hearings Office.
Pending final decision of a dispute, the RECIPIENT agrees to proceed diligently with the performance of this
Agreement and in accordance with the decision rendered.
Nothing in this Agreement will be construed to limit the parties' choice of another mutually acceptable method, in
addition to the dispute resolution procedure outlined above.
12. ENVIRONMENTAL DATA STANDARDS
a) RECIPIENT shall prepare a Quality Assurance Project Plan (QAPP) for a project that collects or uses
environmental measurement data. RECIPIENTS unsure about whether a QAPP is required for their project shall
contact the ECOLOGY Program issuing the grant or loan. If a QAPP is required, the RECIPIENT shall:
• Use ECOLOGY's QAPP Template/Checklist provided by the ECOLOGY, unless ECOLOGY Quality Assurance
(QA) officer or the Program QA coordinator instructs otherwise.
• Follow ECOLOGY's Guidelines for Preparing Quality Assurance Project Plans for Environmental Studies, July
2004 (Ecology Publication No. 04-03-030).
• Submit the QAPP to ECOLOGY for review and approval before the start of the work.
b) RECIPIENT shall submit environmental data that was collected on a project to ECOLOGY using the
Environmental Information Management system (EIM), unless the ECOLOGY Program instructs otherwise. The
RECIPIENT must confirm with ECOLOGY that complete and correct data was successfully loaded into EIM, find
instructions at: http://www.ecy.wa.gov/eim.
c) RECIPIENT shall follow ECOLOGY's data standards when Geographic Information System (GIS) data is
collected and processed. Guidelines for Creating and Accessing GIS Data are available at:
https://ecology.wa.gov/Research-Data/Data-resources/Geographic-Information-Systems-GIS/Standards. RECIPIENT,
when requested by ECOLOGY, shall provide copies to ECOLOGY of all final GIS data layers, imagery, related
tables, raw data collection files, map products, and all metadata and project documentation.
13. GOVERNING LAW
This Agreement will be governed by the laws of the State of Washington, and the venue of any action brought
hereunder will be in the Superior Court of Thurston County.
14. INDEMNIFICATION
ECOLOGY will in no way be held responsible for payment of salaries, consultant's fees, and other costs related to the
project described herein, except as provided in the Scope of Work.
To the extent that the Constitution and laws of the State of Washington permit, each party will indemnify and hold the
other harmless from and against any liability for any or all injuries to persons or property arising from the negligent
act or omission of that party or that party's agents or employees arising out of this Agreement.
15. INDEPENDENT STATUS
The employees, volunteers, or agents of each party who are engaged in the performance of this Agreement will
continue to be employees, volunteers, or agents of that party and will not for any purpose be employees, volunteers, or
agents of the other party.
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16. KICKBACKS
RECIPIENT is prohibited from inducing by any means any person employed or otherwise involved in this Agreement
to give up any part of the compensation to which he/she is otherwise entitled to or receive any fee, commission, or gift
in return for award of a subcontract hereunder.
17. MINORITY AND WOMEN'S BUSINESS ENTERPRISES (MWBE)
RECIPIENT is encouraged to solicit and recruit, to the extent possible, certified minority -owned (MBE) and
women -owned (WBE) businesses in purchases and contracts initiated under this Agreement.
Contract awards or rejections cannot be made based on MWBE participation; however, the RECIPIENT is
encouraged to take the following actions, when possible, in any procurement under this Agreement:
a) Include qualified minority and women's businesses on solicitation lists whenever they are potential sources of
goods or services.
b) Divide the total requirements, when economically feasible, into smaller tasks or quantities, to permit maximum
participation by qualified minority and women's businesses.
c) Establish delivery schedules, where work requirements permit, which will encourage participation of qualified
minority and women's businesses.
d) Use the services and assistance of the Washington State Office of Minority and Women's Business Enterprises
(OMWBE) (866-208-1064) and the Office of Minority Business Enterprises of the U.S. Department of Commerce, as
appropriate.
18. ORDER OF PRECEDENCE
In the event of inconsistency in this Agreement, unless otherwise provided herein, the inconsistency shall be resolved
by giving precedence in the following order: (a) applicable federal and state statutes and regulations; (b) The
Agreement; (c) Scope of Work; (d) Special Terms and Conditions; (e) Any provisions or terms incorporated herein by
reference, including the "Administrative Requirements for Recipients of Ecology Grants and Loans"; (f) Ecology
Funding Program Guidelines; and (g) General Terms and Conditions.
19. PRESENTATION AND PROMOTIONAL MATERIALS
ECOLOGY reserves the right to approve RECIPIENT's communication documents and materials related to the
fulfillment of this Agreement:
a) If requested, RECIPIENT shall provide a draft copy to ECOLOGY for review and approval ten (10) business days
prior to production and distribution.
b) RECIPIENT shall include time for ECOLOGY's review and approval process in their project timeline.
c) If requested, RECIPIENT shall provide ECOLOGY two (2) final copies and an electronic copy of any tangible
products developed.
Copies include any printed materials, and all tangible products developed such as brochures, manuals, pamphlets,
videos, audio tapes, CDs, curriculum, posters, media announcements, or gadgets with a message, such as a refrigerator
magnet, and any online communications, such as web pages, blogs, and twitter campaigns. If it is not practical to
provide a copy, then the RECIPIENT shall provide a description (photographs, drawings, printouts, etc.) that best
represents the item.
Any communications intended for public distribution that uses ECOLOGY's logo shall comply with ECOLOGY's
graphic requirements and any additional requirements specified in this Agreement. Before the use of ECOLOGY's
logo contact ECOLOGY for guidelines.
RECIPIENT shall acknowledge in the communications that funding was provided by ECOLOGY.
20. PROGRESS REPORTING
a) RECIPIENT must satisfactorily demonstrate the timely use of funds by submitting payment requests and progress
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reports to ECOLOGY. ECOLOGY reserves the right to amend or terminate this Agreement if the RECIPIENT does
not document timely use of funds.
b) RECIPIENT must submit a progress report with each payment request. Payment requests will not be processed
without a progress report. ECOLOGY will define the elements and frequency of progress reports.
c) RECIPIENT shall use ECOLOGY's provided progress report format.
d) Quarterly progress reports will cover the periods from January 1 through March 31, April 1 through June 30, July 1
through September 30, and October 1 through December 31. Reports shall be submitted within thirty (30) days after
the end of the quarter being reported.
e) RECIPIENT must submit within thirty (30) days of the expiration date of the project, unless an extension has been
approved by ECOLOGY, all financial, performance, and other reports required by the Agreement and funding
program guidelines. RECIPIENT shall use the ECOLOGY provided closeout report format.
21. PROPERTY RIGHTS
a) Copyrights and Patents. When the RECIPIENT creates any copyrightable materials or invents any patentable
property under this Agreement, the RECIPIENT may copyright or patent the same but ECOLOGY retains a royalty
free, nonexclusive, and irrevocable license to reproduce, publish, recover, or otherwise use the material(s) or property,
and to authorize others to use the same for federal, state, or local government purposes.
b) Publications. When the RECIPIENT or persons employed by the RECIPIENT use or publish ECOLOGY
information; present papers, lectures, or seminars involving information supplied by ECOLOGY; or use logos,
reports, maps, or other data in printed reports, signs, brochures, pamphlets, etc., appropriate credit shall be given to
ECOLOGY.
c) Presentation and Promotional Materials. ECOLOGY shall have the right to use or reproduce any printed or graphic
materials produced in fulfillment of this Agreement, in any manner ECOLOGY deems appropriate. ECOLOGY shall
acknowledge the RECIPIENT as the sole copyright owner in every use or reproduction of the materials.
d) Tangible Property Rights. ECOLOGY's current edition of "Administrative Requirements for Recipients of Ecology
Grants and Loans," shall control the use and disposition of all real and personal property purchased wholly or in part
with funds furnished by ECOLOGY in the absence of state and federal statutes, regulations, or policies to the contrary,
or upon specific instructions with respect thereto in this Agreement.
e) Personal Property Furnished by ECOLOGY. When ECOLOGY provides personal property directly to the
RECIPIENT for use in performance of the project, it shall be returned to ECOLOGY prior to final payment by
ECOLOGY. If said property is lost, stolen, or damaged while in the RECIPIENT's possession, then ECOLOGY shall
be reimbursed in cash or by setoff by the RECIPIENT for the fair market value of such property.
f) Acquisition Projects. The following provisions shall apply if the project covered by this Agreement includes funds
for the acquisition of land or facilities:
1. RECIPIENT shall establish that the cost is fair value and reasonable prior to disbursement of funds provided for in
this Agreement.
2. RECIPIENT shall provide satisfactory evidence of title or ability to acquire title for each parcel prior to
disbursement of funds provided by this Agreement. Such evidence may include title insurance policies, Torrens
certificates, or abstracts, and attorney's opinions establishing that the land is free from any impediment, lien, or claim
which would impair the uses intended by this Agreement.
g) Conversions. Regardless of the Agreement expiration date, the RECIPIENT shall not at any time convert any
equipment, property, or facility acquired or developed under this Agreement to uses other than those for which
assistance was originally approved without prior written approval of ECOLOGY. Such approval may be conditioned
upon payment to ECOLOGY of that portion of the proceeds of the sale, lease, or other conversion or encumbrance
which monies granted pursuant to this Agreement bear to the total acquisition, purchase, or construction costs of such
property.
22. RECORDS, AUDITS, AND INSPECTIONS
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RECIPIENT shall maintain complete program and financial records relating to this Agreement, including any
engineering documentation and field inspection reports of all construction work accomplished.
All records shall:
a) Be kept in a manner which provides an audit trail for all expenditures.
b) Be kept in a common file to facilitate audits and inspections.
c) Clearly indicate total receipts and expenditures related to this Agreement.
d) Be open for audit or inspection by ECOLOGY, or by any duly authorized audit representative of the State of
Washington, for a period of at least three (3) years after the final grant payment or loan repayment, or any dispute
resolution hereunder.
RECIPIENT shall provide clarification and make necessary adjustments if any audits or inspections identify
discrepancies in the records.
ECOLOGY reserves the right to audit, or have a designated third party audit, applicable records to ensure that the state
has been properly invoiced. Any remedies and penalties allowed by law to recover monies determined owed will be
enforced. Repetitive instances of incorrect invoicing or inadequate records may be considered cause for termination.
All work performed under this Agreement and any property and equipment purchased shall be made available to
ECOLOGY and to any authorized state, federal or local representative for inspection at any time during the course of
this Agreement and for at least three (3) years following grant or loan termination or dispute resolution hereunder.
RECIPIENT shall provide right of access to ECOLOGY, or any other authorized representative, at all reasonable
times, in order to monitor and evaluate performance, compliance, and any other conditions under this Agreement.
23. RECOVERY OF FUNDS
The right of the RECIPIENT to retain monies received as reimbursement payments is contingent upon satisfactory
performance of this Agreement and completion of the work described in the Scope of Work.
All payments to the RECIPIENT are subject to approval and audit by ECOLOGY, and any unauthorized
expenditure(s) or unallowable cost charged to this Agreement shall be refunded to ECOLOGY by the RECIPIENT.
RECIPIENT shall refund to ECOLOGY the full amount of any erroneous payment or overpayment under this
Agreement.
RECIPIENT shall refund by check payable to ECOLOGY the amount of any such reduction of payments or
repayments within thirty (30) days of a written notice. Interest will accrue at the rate of twelve percent (12%) per year
from the time ECOLOGY demands repayment of funds.
Any property acquired under this Agreement, at the option of ECOLOGY, may become ECOLOGY's property and the
RECIPIENT's liability to repay monies will be reduced by an amount reflecting the fair value of such property.
24. SEVERABILITY
If any provision of this Agreement or any provision of any document incorporated by reference shall be held invalid,
such invalidity shall not affect the other provisions of this Agreement which can be given effect without the invalid
provision, and to this end the provisions of this Agreement are declared to be severable.
25. STATE ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY ACT (SEPA)
RECIPIENT must demonstrate to ECOLOGY's satisfaction that compliance with the requirements of the State
Environmental Policy Act (Chapter 43.21 C RCW and Chapter 197-11 WAC) have been or will be met. Any
reimbursements are subject to this provision.
26. SUSPENSION
When in the best interest of ECOLOGY, ECOLOGY may at any time, and without cause, suspend this Agreement or
any portion thereof for a temporary period by written notice from ECOLOGY to the RECIPIENT. RECIPIENT shall
resume performance on the next business day following the suspension period unless another day is specified by
ECOLOGY.
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27. SUSTAINABLE PRACTICES
In order to sustain Washington's natural resources and ecosystems, the RECIPIENT is fully encouraged to implement
sustainable practices and to purchase environmentally preferable products under this Agreement.
a) Sustainable practices may include such activities as: use of clean energy, use of double -sided printing, hosting low
impact meetings, and setting up recycling and composting programs.
b) Purchasing may include such items as: sustainably produced products and services, EPEAT registered computers
and imaging equipment, independently certified green cleaning products, remanufactured toner cartridges, products
with reduced packaging, office products that are refillable, rechargeable, and recyclable, 100% post -consumer
recycled paper, and toxic free products.
For more suggestions visit ECOLOGY's web page, Green Purchasing,
https://ecology.wa.gov/Regulations-Permits/Guidance-technical-assistance/Sustainable-purchasing.
28. TERMINATION
a) For Cause
ECOLOGY may terminate for cause this Agreement with a seven (7) calendar days prior written notification to the
RECIPIENT, at the sole discretion of ECOLOGY, for failing to perform an Agreement requirement or for a material
breach of any term or condition. If this Agreement is so terminated, the parties shall be liable only for performance
rendered or costs incurred in accordance with the terms of this Agreement prior to the effective date of termination.
Failure to Commence Work. ECOLOGY reserves the right to terminate this Agreement if RECIPIENT fails to
commence work on the project funded within four (4) months after the effective date of this Agreement, or by any date
mutually agreed upon in writing for commencement of work, or the time period defined within the Scope of Work.
Non -Performance. The obligation of ECOLOGY to the RECIPIENT is contingent upon satisfactory performance by
the RECIPIENT of all of its obligations under this Agreement. In the event the RECIPIENT unjustifiably fails, in the
opinion of ECOLOGY, to perform any obligation required of it by this Agreement, ECOLOGY may refuse to pay any
further funds, terminate in whole or in part this Agreement, and exercise any other rights under this Agreement.
Despite the above, the RECIPIENT shall not be relieved of any liability to ECOLOGY for damages sustained by
ECOLOGY and the State of Washington because of any breach of this Agreement by the RECIPIENT. ECOLOGY
may withhold payments for the purpose of setoff until such time as the exact amount of damages due ECOLOGY
from the RECIPIENT is determined.
b) For Convenience
ECOLOGY may terminate for convenience this Agreement, in whole or in part, for any reason when it is the best
interest of ECOLOGY, with a thirty (30) calendar days prior written notification to the RECIPIENT, except as noted
below. If this Agreement is so terminated, the parties shall be liable only for performance rendered or costs incurred in
accordance with the terms of this Agreement prior to the effective date of termination.
Non -Allocation of Funds. ECOLOGY's ability to make payments is contingent on availability of funding. In the event
funding from state, federal or other sources is withdrawn, reduced, or limited in any way after the effective date and
prior to the completion or expiration date of this Agreement, ECOLOGY, at its sole discretion, may elect to terminate
the Agreement, in whole or part, or renegotiate the Agreement, subject to new funding limitations or conditions.
ECOLOGY may also elect to suspend performance of the Agreement until ECOLOGY determines the funding
insufficiency is resolved. ECOLOGY may exercise any of these options with no notification or restrictions, although
ECOLOGY will make a reasonable attempt to provide notice.
In the event of termination or suspension, ECOLOGY will reimburse eligible costs incurred by the RECIPIENT
through the effective date of termination or suspension. Reimbursed costs must be agreed to by ECOLOGY and the
RECIPIENT. In no event shall ECOLOGY's reimbursement exceed ECOLOGY's total responsibility under the
Agreement and any amendments.
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If payments have been discontinued by ECOLOGY due to unavailable funds, the RECIPIENT shall not be obligated
to repay monies which had been paid to the RECIPIENT prior to such termination.
RECIPIENT's obligation to continue or complete the work described in this Agreement shall be contingent upon
availability of funds by the RECIPIENT's governing body.
c) By Mutual Agreement
ECOLOGY and the RECIPIENT may terminate this Agreement, in whole or in part, at any time, by mutual written
agreement.
d) In Event of Termination
All finished or unfinished documents, data studies, surveys, drawings, maps, models, photographs, reports or other
materials prepared by the RECIPIENT under this Agreement, at the option of ECOLOGY, will become property of
ECOLOGY and the RECIPIENT shall be entitled to receive just and equitable compensation for any satisfactory work
completed on such documents and other materials.
Nothing contained herein shall preclude ECOLOGY from demanding repayment of all funds paid to the RECIPIENT
in accordance with Recovery of Funds, identified herein.
29. THIRD PARTY BENEFICIARY
RECIPIENT shall ensure that in all subcontracts entered into by the RECIPIENT pursuant to this Agreement, the state
of Washington is named as an express third party beneficiary of such subcontracts with full rights as such.
30. WAIVER
Waiver of a default or breach of any provision of this Agreement is not a waiver of any subsequent default or breach,
and will not be construed as a modification of the terms of this Agreement unless stated as such in writing by the
authorized representative of ECOLOGY.
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