Amended contract with NY DEC for 6-month pilot program grant
agreement
62 pages
From the meeting:
Board of Trustees Work Session — 2022-07-11
Agenda item: Continued discussion on establishing the Village's food scrap recycling program.
Agreement / contract, 62 pages. Attached to agenda item: “Continued discussion on establishing the Village's food scrap recycling program.”
Retrieved 2026-07-31 from the village's meeting portal.
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Also attached to this agenda item:
Amended Work Plan
Extracted text
STATE OF NEW YORK MASTER CONTRACT FOR GRANTS FACE PAGE
Contract Number: #
Master Grant Contract, Face Page
STATE AGENCY (Name & Address):
BUSINESS UNIT/DEPT. ID:
CONTRACT NUMBER:
CONTRACT TYPE:
Multi-Year Agreement
Simplified Renewal Agreement
Fixed Term Agreement
TRANSACTION TYPE:
New
Renewal
Amendment
CONTRACTOR SFS PAYEE NAME:
CONTRACTOR DOS INCORPORATED NAME:
CONTRACTOR IDENTIFICATION NUMBERS:
NYS Vendor ID Number:
Federal Tax ID Number:
DUNS Number (if applicable):
AGENCY IDENTIFIER:
CFDA NUMBER (Federally Funded Grants Only):
CONTRACTOR PRIMARY MAILING ADDRESS:
CONTRACTOR PAYMENT ADDRESS:
Check if same as primary mailing address
CONTRACT MAILING ADDRESS:
Check if same as primary mailing address
CONTRACTOR STATUS:
For Profit
Municipality, Code:
Tribal Nation
Individual
Not-for-Profit
Charities Registration Number:
Exemption State/Code:
Sectarian Entity
Department of Environmental Conservation
625 Broadway
Albany, NY 12233-1080
CROTON-ON-HUDSON VILLAGE OF
Village of Croton-on-Hudson
1 VANWYCK ST
CROTON ON HUDSON, NY 10520-2525
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X
X
2018 Food Scraps Reduction
X
X
STATE OF NEW YORK MASTER CONTRACT FOR GRANTS FACE PAGE
FOR MULTI-YEAR AGREEMENTS ONLY - CONTRACT AND FUNDING AMOUNT:
(Out years represents projected funding amounts)
CURRENT CONTRACT TERM:
CURRENT CONTRACT PERIOD:
AMENDED TERM:
AMENDED PERIOD:
CONTRACT FUNDING AMOUNT
CURRENT:
AMENDED:
FUNDING SOURCE(S)
State
Federal
Other
(Multi-year - enter total projected amount of the contract;
Fixed Term/Simplified Renewal - enter current period
amount):
From:
To:
From:
From:
From:
To:
To:
To:
#
CURRENT PERIOD
CURRENT AMOUNT
AMENDED PERIOD
AMENDED AMOUNT
10/01/2019
X
$14,332.00
09/30/2022
10/01/2019
09/30/2022
10/01/2019
09/30/2024
10/01/2019
09/30/2024
Contract Number: #
Master Grant Contract, Face Page
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STATE OF NEW YORK MASTER CONTRACT FOR GRANTS FACE PAGE
ATTACHMENTS PART OF THIS AGREEMENT:
A-1 Program Specific Terms and Conditions
A-2 Federally Funded Grants
B-1 Expenditure Based Budget
B-2 Performance Based Budget
B-3 Capital Budget
B-1 (A) Expenditure Based Budget (Amendment)
B-2 (A) Performance Based Budget (Amendment)
B-3 (A) Capital Budget (Amendment)
Attachment A:
Attachment B:
X
X
B-4 Net Deficit Budget
B-4 (A) Net Deficit Budget (Amendment)
Attachment C: Work Plan
Other:
Attachment D: Payment and Reporting Schedule
Contract Number: #
Master Grant Contract, Face Page
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IN WITNESS THEREOF, the parties hereto have electronically executed or approved this Master Contract on the dates below their signature.
By:
STATE AGENCY:
By:
ATTORNEY GENERAL'S SIGNATURE
APPROVED AS TO FORM
STATE COMPTROLLER'S SIGNATURE
Printed Name
Printed Name
Title:
Date:
Date:
Title:
Printed Name
Printed Name
Title:
Date:
Title:
Date:
Contract Number: #
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Department of Environmental Conservation
CROTON-ON-HUDSON VILLAGE OF
In addition, I, acting in the capacity as Contractor, certify that I am the
signing authority, or have been delegated or designated formally as the
signing authority by the appropriate authority or officials, and as such I
do agree, and I have the authority to agree, to all of the terms and
conditions set forth in the Master Contract, including all appendices and
attachments. I understand that (i) payment of a claim on this Master
Contract is conditioned upon the Contractor’s compliance with all
applicable conditions of participation in this program and ( if I am acting
in the capacity as a not-for profit Contractor) the accuracy and
completeness of information submitted to the State of New York through
the Gateway vendor prequalification process and (ii) by electronically
indicating my acceptance of the terms and conditions of the Master
Contract, I certify that (a) to the extent that the Contractor is required to
register and/or file reports with the Office of Attorney General’s
Charities Bureau (“Charities Bureau”), the Contractor’s registration is
current, all applicable reports have been filed, and the Contractor has no
outstanding requests from the Charities Bureau relating to its filings and
(b) all data and responses in the application submitted by the Contractor
are true, complete and accurate. I also understand that use of my assigned
User ID and Password on the State’s contract management system is
equivalent to having placed my signature on the Master Contract and
that I am responsible for any activity attributable to the use of my User
ID and Password. Additionally, any information entered will be
considered to have been entered and provided at my direction. I further
certify and agree that the Contractor agrees to waive any claim that this
electronic record or signature is inadmissible in court, notwithstanding
the choice of law provisions.
By:
By:
In addition, the party below certifies that it has verified the electronic
signature of the Contractor to this Master Contract.
Lindsay Audin
Chair, Sustainability Committee
03/15/2022
Nancy Lussier
Director, Division of Management and Budget Services
03/16/2022
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MASTER CONTRACT FOR GRANTS
This State of New York Master Contract for Grants (Master Contract) is hereby made by and between
the State of New York acting by and through the applicable State Agency (State) and the public or private entity
(Contractor) identified on the face page hereof (Face Page).
WHEREAS, the State has the authority to regulate and provide funding for the establishment and
operation of program services, design or the execution and performance of construction projects, as applicable
and desires to contract with skilled parties possessing the necessary resources to provide such services or work,
as applicable; and
WHEREAS, the Contractor is ready, willing and able to provide such program services or the execution
and performance of construction projects and possesses or can make available all necessary qualified personnel,
licenses, facilities and expertise to perform or have performed the services or work, as applicable, required
pursuant to the terms of the Master Contract;
NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the promises, responsibilities, and covenants herein, the State
and the Contractor agree as follows:
STANDARD TERMS AND CONDITIONS
I. GENERAL PROVISIONS
A. Executory Clause: In accordance with Section 41 of the State Finance Law, the State shall have
no liability under the Master Contract to the Contractor, or to anyone else, beyond funds
appropriated and available for the Master Contract.
B. Required Approvals: In accordance with Section 112 of the State Finance Law (or, if the
Master Contract is with the State University of New York (SUNY) or City University of New York
(CUNY), Section 355 or Section 6218 of the Education Law), if the Master Contract exceeds
$50,000 (or $85,000 for contracts let by the Office of General Services, or the minimum thresholds
agreed to by the Office of the State Comptroller (OSC) for certain SUNY and CUNY contracts), or
if this is an amendment for any amount to a contract which, as so amended, exceeds said statutory
amount including, but not limited to, changes in amount, consideration, scope or contract term
identified on the Face Page (Contract Term), it shall not be valid, effective or binding upon the State
until it has been approved by, and filed with, the New York Attorney General Contract Approval
Unit (AG) and OSC. If, by the Master Contract, the State agrees to give something other than money
when the value or reasonably estimated value of such consideration exceeds $10,000, it shall not be
valid, effective or binding upon the State until it has been approved by, and filed with, the AG and
OSC.
Budget Changes: An amendment that would result in a transfer of funds among program
activities or budget cost categories that does not affect the amount, consideration, scope or other
terms of such contract may be subject to the approval of the AG and OSC where the amount of
such modification is, as a portion of the total value of the contract, equal to or greater than ten
percent for contracts of less than five million dollars, or five percent for contracts of more than
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five million dollars; and, in addition, such amendment may be subject to prior approval by the
applicable State Agency as detailed in Attachment D (Payment and Reporting Schedule).
C. Order of Precedence:
In the event of a conflict among (i) the terms of the Master Contract (including any and all
attachments and amendments) or (ii) between the terms of the Master Contract and the original
request for proposal, the program application or other attachment that was completed and
executed by the Contractor in connection with the Master Contract, the order of precedence is as
follows:
1. Standard Terms and Conditions
2. Modifications to the Face Page
3. Modifications to Attachment A-21, Attachment B, Attachment C and Attachment D
4. The Face Page
5. Attachment A-22, Attachment B, Attachment C and Attachment D
6. Modification to Attachment A-1
7. Attachment A-1
8. Other attachments, including, but not limited to, the request for proposal or program
application
D. Funding: Funding for the term of the Master Contract shall not exceed the amount specified as
“Contract Funding Amount” on the Face Page or as subsequently revised to reflect an approved
renewal or cost amendment. Funding for the initial and subsequent periods of the Master Contract
shall not exceed the applicable amounts specified in the applicable Attachment B form (Budget).
E. Contract Performance: The Contractor shall perform all services or work, as applicable, and
comply with all provisions of the Master Contract to the satisfaction of the State. The Contractor
shall provide services or work, as applicable, and meet the program objectives summarized in
Attachment C (Work Plan) in accordance with the provisions of the Master Contract, relevant laws,
rules and regulations, administrative, program and fiscal guidelines, and where applicable, operating
certificate for facilities or licenses for an activity or program.
F. Modifications: To modify the Attachments or Face Page, the parties mutually agree to record, in
writing, the terms of such modification and to revise or complete the Face Page and all the
appropriate attachments in conjunction therewith. In addition, to the extent that such modification
meets the criteria set forth in Section I.B herein, it shall be subject to the approval of the AG and
1 To the extent that the modifications to Attachment A-2 are required by Federal requirements and conflict with other provisions of
the Master Contract, the modifications to Attachment A-2 shall supersede all other provisions of this Master Contract. See Section
I(V).
2 To the extent that the terms of Attachment A-2 are required by Federal requirements and conflict with other provisions of the Master
Contract, the Federal requirements of Attachment A-2 shall supersede all other provisions of this Master Contract. See Section I(V).
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OSC before it shall become valid, effective and binding upon the State. Modifications that are not
subject to the AG and OSC approval shall be processed in accordance with the guidelines stated in
the Master Contract.
G. Governing Law: The Master Contract shall be governed by the laws of the State of New York
except where the Federal Supremacy Clause requires otherwise.
H. Severability: Any provision of the Master Contract that is held to be invalid, illegal or
unenforceable in any respect by a court of competent jurisdiction, shall be ineffective only to the
extent of such invalidity, illegality or unenforceability, without affecting in any way the remaining
provisions hereof; provided, however, that the parties to the Master Contract shall attempt in good
faith to reform the Master Contract in a manner consistent with the intent of any such ineffective
provision for the purpose of carrying out such intent. If any provision is held void, invalid or
unenforceable with respect to particular circumstances, it shall nevertheless remain in full force and
effect in all other circumstances.
I. Interpretation: The headings in the Master Contract are inserted for convenience and reference
only and do not modify or restrict any of the provisions herein. All personal pronouns used herein
shall be considered to be gender neutral. The Master Contract has been made under the laws of the
State of New York, and the venue for resolving any disputes hereunder shall be in a court of
competent jurisdiction of the State of New York.
J. Notice:
1. All notices, except for notices of termination, shall be in writing and shall be transmitted
either:
a) by certified or registered United States mail, return receipt requested;
b) by facsimile transmission;
c) by personal delivery;
d) by expedited delivery service; or
e) by e-mail.
2. Notices to the State shall be addressed to the Program Office designated in Attachment A-1
(Program Specific Terms and Conditions).
3. Notices to the Contractor shall be addressed to the Contractor’s designee as designated in
Attachment A-1 (Program Specific Terms and Conditions).
4. Any such notice shall be deemed to have been given either at the time of personal delivery or,
in the case of expedited delivery service or certified or registered United States mail, as of the
date of first attempted delivery at the address and in the manner provided herein, or in the case of
facsimile transmission or e-mail, upon receipt.
5. The parties may, from time to time, specify any new or different e-mail address, facsimile
number or address in the United States as their address for purpose of receiving notice under the
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Master Contract by giving fifteen (15) calendar days prior written notice to the other party sent in
accordance herewith. The parties agree to mutually designate individuals as their respective
representatives for the purposes of receiving notices under the Master Contract. Additional
individuals may be designated in writing by the parties for purposes of implementation,
administration, billing and resolving issues and/or disputes.
K. Service of Process: In addition to the methods of service allowed by the State Civil Practice
Law & Rules (CPLR), Contractor hereby consents to service of process upon it by registered or
certified mail, return receipt requested. Service hereunder shall be complete upon Contractor's
actual receipt of process or upon the State's receipt of the return thereof by the United States Postal
Service as refused or undeliverable. Contractor must promptly notify the State, in writing, of each
and every change of address to which service of process can be made. Service by the State to the
last known address shall be sufficient. The Contractor shall have thirty (30) calendar days after
service hereunder is complete in which to respond.
L. Set-Off Rights: The State shall have all of its common law, equitable, and statutory rights of
set-off. These rights shall include, but not be limited to, the State's option to withhold, for the
purposes of set-off, any moneys due to the Contractor under the Master Contract up to any amounts
due and owing to the State with regard to the Master Contract, any other contract with any State
department or agency, including any contract for a term commencing prior to the term of the Master
Contract, plus any amounts due and owing to the State for any other reason including, without
limitation, tax delinquencies, fee delinquencies, or monetary penalties relative thereto. The State
shall exercise its set-off rights in accordance with normal State practices including, in cases of set-
off pursuant to an audit, the finalization of such audit by the State Agency, its representatives, or
OSC.
M. Indemnification: The Contractor shall be solely responsible and answerable in damages for
any and all accidents and/or injuries to persons (including death) or property arising out of or related
to the services to be rendered by the Contractor or its subcontractors pursuant to this Master
Contract. The Contractor shall indemnify and hold harmless the State and its officers and
employees from claims, suits, actions, damages and cost of every nature arising out of the provision
of services pursuant to the Master Contract.
N. Non-Assignment Clause: In accordance with Section 138 of the State Finance Law, the Master
Contract may not be assigned by the Contractor or its right, title or interest therein assigned,
transferred, conveyed, sublet, or otherwise disposed of without the State’s previous written consent,
and attempts to do so shall be considered to be null and void. Notwithstanding the foregoing, such
prior written consent of an assignment of a contract, let pursuant to Article XI of the State Finance
Law, may be waived at the discretion of the State Agency and with the concurrence of OSC, where
the original contract was subject to OSC’s approval, where the assignment is due to a reorganization,
merger, or consolidation of the Contractor’s business entity or enterprise. The State retains its right
to approve an assignment and to require that the merged contractor demonstrate its responsibility to
do business with the State. The Contractor may, however, assign its right to receive payments
without the State’s prior written consent unless the Master Contract concerns Certificates of
Participation pursuant to Article 5-A of the State Finance Law.
O. Legal Action: No litigation or regulatory action shall be brought against the State of New York,
the State Agency, or against any county or other local government entity with funds provided under
the Master Contract. The term “litigation” shall include commencing or threatening to commence a
lawsuit, joining or threatening to join as a party to ongoing litigation, or requesting any relief from
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any of the State of New York, the State Agency, or any county, or other local government entity.
The term “regulatory action” shall include commencing or threatening to commence a regulatory
proceeding, or requesting any regulatory relief from any of the State of New York, the State Agency,
or any county, or other local government entity.
P. No Arbitration: Disputes involving the Master Contract, including the breach or alleged breach
thereof, may not be submitted to binding arbitration (except where statutorily authorized), but must,
instead, be heard in a court of competent jurisdiction of the State of New York.
Q. Secular Purpose: Services performed pursuant to the Master Contract are secular in nature and
shall be performed in a manner that does not discriminate on the basis of religious belief, or promote
or discourage adherence to religion in general or particular religious beliefs.
R. Partisan Political Activity and Lobbying: Funds provided pursuant to the Master Contract
shall not be used for any partisan political activity, or for activities that attempt to influence
legislation or election or defeat of any candidate for public office.
S. Reciprocity and Sanctions Provisions: The Contractor is hereby notified that if its principal
place of business is located in a country, nation, province, state, or political subdivision that
penalizes New York State vendors, and if the goods or services it offers shall be substantially
produced or performed outside New York State, the Omnibus Procurement Act 1994 and 2000
amendments (Chapter 684 and Chapter 383, respectively) require that it be denied contracts which
it would otherwise obtain.3
T. Reporting Fraud and Abuse: Contractor acknowledges that it has reviewed information on
how to prevent, detect, and report fraud, waste and abuse of public funds, including information
about the Federal False Claims Act, the New York State False Claims Act, and whistleblower
protections.
U. Non-Collusive Bidding: By submission of this bid, the Contractor and each person signing on
behalf of the Contractor certifies, and in the case of a joint bid each party thereto certifies as to its
own organization, under penalty of perjury, that to the best of his or her knowledge and belief that its
bid was arrived at independently and without collusion aimed at restricting competition. The
Contractor further affirms that, at the time the Contractor submitted its bid, an authorized and
responsible person executed and delivered to the State a non-collusive binding certification on the
Contractor’s behalf.
V. Federally Funded Grants and Requirements Mandated by Federal Laws: All of the
Specific Federal requirements that are applicable to the Master Contract are identified in Attachment
A-2 (Federally Funded Grants and Requirements Mandated by Federal Laws) hereto. To the extent
that the Master Contract is funded in whole or part with Federal funds or mandated by Federal laws,
(i) the provisions of the Master Contract that conflict with Federal rules, Federal regulations, or
Federal program specific requirements shall not apply and (ii) the Contractor agrees to comply with
all applicable Federal rules, regulations and program specific requirements including, but not limited
to, those provisions that are set forth in Attachment A-2 (Federally Funded Grants and Requirements
Mandated by Federal Laws) hereto.
3As of October 9, 2012, the list of discriminatory jurisdictions subject to this provision includes the states of Alaska, Hawaii,
Louisiana, South Carolina, West Virginia and Wyoming. Contact NYS Department of Economic Development for the most current
list of jurisdictions subject to this provision.
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II. TERM, TERMINATION AND SUSPENSION
A. Term: The term of the Master Contract shall be as specified on the Face Page, unless
terminated sooner as provided herein.
B. Renewal:
1. General Renewal: The Master Contract may consist of successive periods on the same terms
and conditions, as specified within the Master Contract (a “Simplified Renewal Contract”).
Each additional or superseding period shall be on the forms specified by the State and shall be
incorporated in the Master Contract.
2. Renewal Notice to Not-for-Profit Contractors:
a) Pursuant to State Finance Law §179-t, if the Master Contract is with a not-for-profit
Contractor and provides for a renewal option, the State shall notify the Contractor of the
State’s intent to renew or not to renew the Master Contract no later than ninety (90) calendar
days prior to the end of the term of the Master Contract, unless funding for the renewal is
contingent upon enactment of an appropriation. If funding for the renewal is contingent upon
enactment of an appropriation, the State shall notify the Contractor of the State’s intent to
renew or not to renew the Master Contract the later of: (1) ninety (90) calendar days prior to
the end of the term of the Master Contract, and (2) thirty (30) calendar days after the
necessary appropriation becomes law. Notwithstanding the foregoing, in the event that the
State is unable to comply with the time frames set forth in this paragraph due to unusual
circumstances beyond the control of the State (“Unusual Circumstances”), no payment of
interest shall be due to the not-for-profit Contractor. For purposes of State Finance Law
§179-t, “Unusual Circumstances” shall not mean the failure by the State to (i) plan for
implementation of a program, (ii) assign sufficient staff resources to implement a program,
(iii) establish a schedule for the implementation of a program or (iv) anticipate any other
reasonably foreseeable circumstance.
b) Notification to the not-for-profit Contractor of the State’s intent to not renew the Master
Contract must be in writing in the form of a letter, with the reason(s) for the non-renewal
included. If the State does not provide notice to the not-for-profit Contractor of its intent not
to renew the Master Contract as required in this Section and State Finance Law §179-t, the
Master Contract shall be deemed continued until the date the State provides the necessary
notice to the Contractor, in accordance with State Finance Law §179-t. Expenses incurred by
the not-for-profit Contractor during such extension shall be reimbursable under the terms of
the Master Contract.
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C. Termination:
1. Grounds:
a) Mutual Consent: The Master Contract may be terminated at any time upon mutual written
consent of the State and the Contractor.
b) Cause: The State may terminate the Master Contract immediately, upon written notice of
termination to the Contractor, if the Contractor fails to comply with any of the terms and
conditions of the Master Contract and/or with any laws, rules, regulations, policies, or
procedures that are applicable to the Master Contract.
c) Non-Responsibility: In accordance with the provisions of Sections IV(N)(6) and (7)
herein, the State may make a final determination that the Contractor is non-responsible
(Determination of Non-Responsibility). In such event, the State may terminate the Master
Contract at the Contractor’s expense, complete the contractual requirements in any manner
the State deems advisable and pursue available legal or equitable remedies for breach.
d) Convenience: The State may terminate the Master Contract in its sole discretion upon
thirty (30) calendar days prior written notice.
e) Lack of Funds: If for any reason the State or the Federal government terminates or
reduces its appropriation to the applicable State Agency entering into the Master Contract or
fails to pay the full amount of the allocation for the operation of one or more programs
funded under this Master Contract, the Master Contract may be terminated or reduced at the
State Agency’s discretion, provided that no such reduction or termination shall apply to
allowable costs already incurred by the Contractor where funds are available to the State
Agency for payment of such costs. Upon termination or reduction of the Master Contract, all
remaining funds paid to the Contractor that are not subject to allowable costs already
incurred by the Contractor shall be returned to the State Agency. In any event, no liability
shall be incurred by the State (including the State Agency) beyond monies available for the
purposes of the Master Contract. The Contractor acknowledges that any funds due to the
State Agency or the State of New York because of disallowed expenditures after audit shall
be the Contractor’s responsibility.
f) Force Majeure: The State may terminate or suspend its performance under the Master
Contract immediately upon the occurrence of a “force majeure.” For purposes of the Master
Contract, “Force majeure” shall include, but not be limited to, natural disasters, war,
rebellion, insurrection, riot, strikes, lockout and any unforeseen circumstances and acts
beyond the control of the State which render the performance of its obligations impossible.
2. Notice of Termination:
a) Service of notice: Written notice of termination shall be sent by:
(i) personal messenger service; or
(ii) certified mail, return receipt requested and first class mail.
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b) Effective date of termination: The effective date of the termination shall be the later of (i)
the date indicated in the notice and (ii) the date the notice is received by the Contractor, and
shall be established as follows:
(i) if the notice is delivered by hand, the date of receipt shall be established by the receipt
given to the Contractor or by affidavit of the individual making such hand delivery
attesting to the date of delivery; or
(ii) if the notice is delivered by registered or certified mail, by the receipt returned from
the United States Postal Service, or if no receipt is returned, five (5) business days from
the date of mailing of the first class letter, postage prepaid, in a depository under the care
and control of the United States Postal Service.
3. Effect of Notice and Termination on State’s Payment Obligations:
a) Upon receipt of notice of termination, the Contractor agrees to cancel, prior to the
effective date of any prospective termination, as many outstanding obligations as possible,
and agrees not to incur any new obligations after receipt of the notice without approval by the
State.
b) The State shall be responsible for payment on claims for services or work provided and
costs incurred pursuant to the terms of the Master Contract. In no event shall the State be
liable for expenses and obligations arising from the requirements of the Master Contract after
its termination date.
4. Effect of Termination Based on Misuse or Conversion of State or Federal Property:
Where the Master Contract is terminated for cause based on Contractor’s failure to use some or
all of the real property or equipment purchased pursuant to the Master Contract for the purposes
set forth herein, the State may, at its option, require:
a) the repayment to the State of any monies previously paid to the Contractor; or
b) the return of any real property or equipment purchased under the terms of the Master
Contract; or
c) an appropriate combination of clauses (a) and (b) of Section II(C)(4) herein.
Nothing herein shall be intended to limit the State’s ability to pursue such other legal or equitable
remedies as may be available.
D. Suspension: The State may, in its discretion, order the Contractor to suspend performance for a
reasonable period of time. In the event of such suspension, the Contractor shall be given a formal
written notice outlining the particulars of such suspension. Upon issuance of such notice, the
Contractor shall comply with the particulars of the notice. The State shall have no obligation to
reimburse Contractor’s expenses during such suspension period. Activities may resume at such time
as the State issues a formal written notice authorizing a resumption of performance under the Master
Contract.
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III. PAYMENT AND REPORTING
A. Terms and Conditions:
1. In full consideration of contract services to be performed, the State Agency agrees to pay and
the Contractor agrees to accept a sum not to exceed the amount noted on the Face Page.
2. The State has no obligation to make payment until all required approvals, including the
approval of the AG and OSC, if required, have been obtained. Contractor obligations or
expenditures that precede the start date of the Master Contract shall not be reimbursed.
3. Contractor must provide complete and accurate billing invoices to the State in order to receive
payment. Provided, however, the State may, at its discretion, automatically generate a voucher in
accordance with an approved contract payment schedule. Billing invoices submitted to the State
must contain all information and supporting documentation required by Attachment D (Payment
and Reporting Schedule) and Section III(C) herein. The State may require the Contractor to
submit billing invoices electronically.
4. Payment for invoices submitted by the Contractor shall only be rendered electronically unless
payment by paper check is expressly authorized by the head of the State Agency, in the sole
discretion of the head of such State Agency, due to extenuating circumstances. Such electronic
payment shall be made in accordance with OSC's procedures and practices to authorize
electronic payments.
5. If travel expenses are an approved expenditure under the Master Contract, travel expenses
shall be reimbursed at the lesser of the rates set forth in the written standard travel policy of the
Contractor, the OSC guidelines, or United States General Services Administration rates. No out-
of-state travel costs shall be permitted unless specifically detailed and pre-approved by the State.
6. Timeliness of advance payments or other claims for reimbursement, and any interest to be
paid to Contractor for late payment, shall be governed by Article 11-A of the State Finance Law
to the extent required by law.
7. Article 11-B of the State Finance Law sets forth certain time frames for the Full Execution of
contracts or renewal contracts with not-for-profit organizations and the implementation of any
program plan associated with such contract. For purposes of this section, “Full Execution” shall
mean that the contract has been signed by all parties thereto and has obtained the approval of the
AG and OSC. Any interest to be paid on a missed payment to the Contractor based on a delay in
the Full Execution of the Master Contract shall be governed by Article 11-B of the State Finance
Law.
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B. Advance Payment and Recoupment:
1. Advance payments, which the State in its sole discretion may make to not-for-profit grant
recipients, shall be made and recouped in accordance with State Finance Law Section 179(u),
this Section and the provisions of Attachment D (Payment and Reporting Schedule).
2. Initial advance payments made by the State to not-for-profit grant recipients shall be due no
later than thirty (30) calendar days, excluding legal holidays, after the first day of the Contract
Term or, if renewed, in the period identified on the Face Page. Subsequent advance payments
made by the State to not-for-profit grant recipients shall be due no later than thirty (30) calendar
days, excluding legal holidays, after the dates specified in Attachment D (Payment and
Reporting Schedule).
3. For subsequent contract years in multi-year contracts, Contractor will be notified of the
scheduled advance payments for the upcoming contract year no later than 90 days prior to the
commencement of the contract year. For simplified renewals, the payment schedule (Attachment
D) will be modified as part of the renewal process.
4. Recoupment of any advance payment(s) shall be recovered by crediting the percentage of
subsequent claims listed in Attachment D (Payment and Reporting Schedule) and Section III(C)
herein and such claims shall be reduced until the advance is fully recovered within the Contract
Term. Any unexpended advance balance at the end of the Contract Term shall be refunded by
the Contractor to the State.
5. If for any reason the amount of any claim is not sufficient to cover the proportionate advance
amount to be recovered, then subsequent claims may be reduced until the advance is fully
recovered.
C. Claims for Reimbursement:
1. The Contractor shall submit claims for the reimbursement of expenses incurred on behalf of
the State under the Master Contract in accordance with this Section and the applicable claiming
schedule in Attachment D (Payment and Reporting Schedule).
Vouchers submitted for payment shall be deemed to be a certification that the payments
requested are for project expenditures made in accordance with the items as contained in the
applicable Attachment B form (Budget) and during the Contract Term. When submitting a
voucher, such voucher shall also be deemed to certify that: (i) the payments requested do not
duplicate reimbursement from other sources of funding; and (ii) the funds provided herein do
not replace funds that, in the absence of this grant, would have been made available by the
Contractor for this program. Requirement (ii) does not apply to grants funded pursuant to a
Community Projects Fund appropriation.
2. Consistent with the selected reimbursement claiming schedule in Attachment D (Payment
and Reporting Schedule), the Contractor shall comply with the appropriate following provisions:
a) Quarterly Reimbursement: The Contractor shall be entitled to receive payments for
work, projects, and services rendered as detailed and described in Attachment C (Work Plan).
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The Contractor shall submit to the State Agency quarterly voucher claims and supporting
documentation. The Contractor shall submit vouchers to the State Agency in accordance
with the procedures set forth in Section III(A)(3) herein.
b) Monthly Reimbursement: The Contractor shall be entitled to receive payments for work,
projects, and services rendered as detailed and described in Attachment C (Work Plan).
The Contractor shall submit to the State Agency monthly voucher claims and supporting
documentation. The Contractor shall submit vouchers to the State Agency in accordance
with the procedures set forth in Section III(A)(3) herein.
c) Biannual Reimbursement: The Contractor shall be entitled to receive payments for work,
projects, and services rendered as detailed and described in Attachment C (Work Plan).
The Contractor shall submit to the State Agency biannually voucher claims and supporting
documentation. The Contractor shall submit vouchers to the State Agency in accordance
with the procedures set forth in Section III(A)(3) herein.
d) Milestone/Performance Reimbursement:4 Requests for payment based upon an event or
milestone may be either severable or cumulative. A severable event/milestone is
independent of accomplishment of any other event. If the event is cumulative, the successful
completion of an event or milestone is dependent on the previous completion of another
event.
Milestone payments shall be made to the Contractor when requested in a form approved by
the State, and at frequencies and in amounts stated in Attachment D (Payment and Reporting
Schedule). The State Agency shall make milestone payments subject to the Contractor’s
satisfactory performance.
e) Fee for Service Reimbursement:5 Payment shall be limited to only those fees specifically
agreed upon in the Master Contract and shall be payable no more frequently than monthly
upon submission of a voucher by the contractor.
f) Rate Based Reimbursement:6 Payment shall be limited to rate(s) established in the
Master Contract. Payment may be requested no more frequently than monthly.
g) Scheduled Reimbursement:7 The State Agency shall generate vouchers at the frequencies
and amounts as set forth in Attachment D (Payment and Reporting Schedule), and service
reports shall be used to determine funding levels appropriate to the next annual contract
period.
4 A milestone/ performance payment schedule identifies mutually agreed-to payment amounts based on meeting contract events or
milestones. Events or milestones must represent integral and meaningful aspects of contract performance and should signify true
progress in completing the Master Contract effort.
5 Fee for Service is a rate established by the Contractor for a service or services rendered.
6 Rate based agreements are those agreements in which payment is premised upon a specific established rate per unit.
7 Scheduled Reimbursement agreements provide for payments that occur at defined and regular intervals that provide for a specified
dollar amount to be paid to the Contractor at the beginning of each payment period (i.e. quarterly, monthly or bi-annually). While
these payments are related to the particular services and outcomes defined in the Master Contract, they are not dependent upon
particular services or expenses in any one payment period and provide the Contractor with a defined and regular payment over the life
of the contract.
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h) Interim Reimbursement: The State Agency shall generate vouchers on an interim basis
and at the amounts requested by the Contractor as set forth in Attachment D (Payment and
Reporting Schedule).
i) Fifth Quarter Payments:8 Fifth quarter payment shall be paid to the Contractor at the
conclusion of the final scheduled payment period of the preceding contract period. The State
Agency shall use a written directive for fifth quarter financing. The State Agency shall
generate a voucher in the fourth quarter of the current contract year to pay the scheduled
payment for the next contract year.
3. The Contractor shall also submit supporting fiscal documentation for the expenses claimed.
4. The State reserves the right to withhold up to fifteen percent (15%) of the total amount of the
Master Contract as security for the faithful completion of services or work, as applicable, under
the Master Contract. This amount may be withheld in whole or in part from any single payment
or combination of payments otherwise due under the Master Contract. In the event that such
withheld funds are insufficient to satisfy Contractor’s obligations to the State, the State may
pursue all available remedies, including the right of setoff and recoupment.
5. The State shall not be liable for payments on the Master Contract if it is made pursuant to a
Community Projects Fund appropriation if insufficient monies are available pursuant to Section
99-d of the State Finance Law.
6. All vouchers submitted by the Contractor pursuant to the Master Contract shall be submitted
to the State Agency no later than thirty (30) calendar days after the end date of the period for
which reimbursement is claimed. In no event shall the amount received by the Contractor
exceed the budget amount approved by the State Agency, and, if actual expenditures by the
Contractor are less than such sum, the amount payable by the State Agency to the Contractor
shall not exceed the amount of actual expenditures.
7. All obligations must be incurred prior to the end date of the contract. Notwithstanding the
provisions of Section III(C)(6) above, with respect to the final period for which reimbursement is
claimed, so long as the obligations were incurred prior to the end date of the contract, the
Contractor shall have up to ninety (90) calendar days after the contract end date to make
expenditures; provided, however, that if the Master Contract is funded, in whole or in part, with
Federal funds, the Contractor shall have up to sixty (60) calendar days after the contract end date
to make expenditures.
D. Identifying Information and Privacy Notification:
1. Every voucher or New York State Claim for Payment submitted to a State Agency by the
Contractor, for payment for the sale of goods or services or for transactions (e.g., leases,
easements, licenses, etc.) related to real or personal property, must include the Contractor’s
Vendor Identification Number assigned by the Statewide Financial System, and any or all of the
following identification numbers: (i) the Contractor’s Federal employer identification number,
8 Fifth Quarter Payments occurs where there are scheduled payments and where there is an expectation that services will be continued
through renewals or subsequent contracts. Fifth Quarter Payments allow for the continuation of scheduled payments to a Contractor
for the first payment period quarter of an anticipated renewal or new contract.
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(ii) the Contractor’s Federal social security number, and/or (iii) DUNS number. Failure to
include such identification number or numbers may delay payment by the State to the
Contractor. Where the Contractor does not have such number or numbers, the Contractor, on its
voucher or Claim for Payment, must provide the reason or reasons for why the Contractor does
not have such number or numbers.
2. The authority to request the above personal information from a seller of goods or services or
a lessor of real or personal property, and the authority to maintain such information, is found in
Section 5 of the State Tax Law. Disclosure of this information by the seller or lessor to the State
is mandatory. The principle purpose for which the information is collected is to enable the State
to identify individuals, businesses and others who have been delinquent in filing tax returns or
may have understated their tax liabilities and to generally identify persons affected by the taxes
administered by the Commissioner of Taxation and Finance. The information will be used for
tax administration purposes and for any other purpose authorized by law. The personal
information is requested by the purchasing unit of the State Agency contracting to purchase the
goods or services or lease the real or personal property covered by the Master Contract. This
information is maintained in the Statewide Financial System by the Vendor Management Unit
within the Bureau of State Expenditures, Office of the State Comptroller, 110 State Street,
Albany, New York, 12236.
E. Refunds:
1. In the event that the Contractor must make a refund to the State for Master Contract-related
activities, including repayment of an advance or an audit disallowance, payment must be made
payable as set forth in Attachment A-1 (Program Specific Terms and Conditions). The
Contractor must reference the contract number with its payment and include a brief explanation
of why the refund is being made. Refund payments must be submitted to the Designated Refund
Office at the address specified in Attachment A-1 (Program Specific Terms and Conditions).
2. If at the end or termination of the Master Contract, there remains any unexpended balance of
the monies advanced under the Master Contract in the possession of the Contractor, the
Contractor shall make payment within forty-five (45) calendar days of the end or termination of
the Master Contract. In the event that the Contractor fails to refund such balance the State may
pursue all available remedies.
F. Outstanding Amounts Owed to the State: Prior period overpayments (including, but not limited
to, contract advances in excess of actual expenditures) and/or audit recoveries associated with the
Contractor may be recouped against future payments made under this Master Contract to Contractor.
The recoupment generally begins with the first payment made to the Contractor following
identification of the overpayment and/or audit recovery amount. In the event that there are no
payments to apply recoveries against, the Contractor shall make payment as provided in Section
III(E) (Refunds) herein.
G. Program and Fiscal Reporting Requirements:
1. The Contractor shall submit required periodic reports in accordance with the applicable
schedule provided in Attachment D (Payment and Reporting Schedule). All required reports or
other work products developed pursuant to the Master Contract must be completed as provided
by the agreed upon work schedule in a manner satisfactory and acceptable to the State Agency in
order for the Contractor to be eligible for payment.
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2. Consistent with the selected reporting options in Attachment D (Payment and Reporting
Schedule), the Contractor shall comply with the following applicable provisions:
a) If the Expenditure Based Reports option is indicated in Attachment D (Payment and
Reporting Schedule), the Contractor shall provide the State Agency with one or more of the
following reports as required by the following provisions and Attachment D (Payment and
Reporting Schedule) as applicable:
(i) Narrative/Qualitative Report: The Contractor shall submit, on a quarterly basis, not
later than the time period listed in Attachment D (Payment and Reporting Schedule), a
report, in narrative form, summarizing the services rendered during the quarter. This
report shall detail how the Contractor has progressed toward attaining the qualitative
goals enumerated in Attachment C (Work Plan). This report should address all goals
and objectives of the project and include a discussion of problems encountered and steps
taken to solve them.
(ii) Statistical/Quantitative Report: The Contractor shall submit, on a quarterly basis, not
later than the time period listed in Attachment D (Payment and Reporting Schedule), a
detailed report analyzing the quantitative aspects of the program plan, as appropriate
(e.g., number of meals served, clients transported, patient/client encounters, procedures
performed, training sessions conducted, etc.)
(iii) Expenditure Report: The Contractor shall submit, on a quarterly basis, not later than
the time period listed in Attachment D (Payment and Reporting Schedule), a detailed
expenditure report, by object of expense. This report shall accompany the voucher
submitted for such period.
(iv) Final Report: The Contractor shall submit a final report as required by the Master
Contract, not later than the time period listed in Attachment D (Payment and Reporting
Schedule) which reports on all aspects of the program and detailing how the use of
funds were utilized in achieving the goals set forth in Attachment C (Work Plan).
(v) Consolidated Fiscal Report (CFR): The Contractor shall submit a CFR, which includes
a year-end cost report and final claim not later than the time period listed in Attachment
D (Payment and Reporting Schedule).
b) If the Performance-Based Reports option is indicated in Attachment D (Payment and
Reporting Schedule), the Contractor shall provide the State Agency with the following
reports as required by the following provisions and Attachment D (Payment and Reporting
Schedule) as applicable:
(i) Progress Report: The Contractor shall provide the State Agency with a written
progress report using the forms and formats as provided by the State Agency,
summarizing the work performed during the period. These reports shall detail the
Contractor’s progress toward attaining the specific goals enumerated in Attachment C
(Work Plan). Progress reports shall be submitted in a format prescribed in the Master
Contract.
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(ii) Final Progress Report: Final scheduled payment is due during the time period set forth
in Attachment D (Payment and Reporting Schedule). The deadline for submission of
the final report shall be the date set forth in Attachment D (Payment and Reporting
Schedule). The State Agency shall complete its audit and notify the Contractor of the
results no later than the date set forth in Attachment D (Payment and Reporting
Schedule). Payment shall be adjusted by the State Agency to reflect only those
services/expenditures that were made in accordance with the Master Contract. The
Contractor shall submit a detailed comprehensive final progress report not later than the
date set forth in Attachment D (Payment and Reporting Schedule), summarizing the
work performed during the entire Contract Term (i.e., a cumulative report), in the forms
and formats required.
3. In addition to the periodic reports stated above, the Contractor may be required (a) to submit
such other reports as are required in Table 1 of Attachment D (Payment and Reporting
Schedule), and (b) prior to receipt of final payment under the Master Contract, to submit one or
more final reports in accordance with the form, content, and schedule stated in Table 1 of
Attachment D (Payment and Reporting Schedule).
H. Notification of Significant Occurrences:
1. If any specific event or conjunction of circumstances threatens the successful completion of
this project, in whole or in part, including where relevant, timely completion of milestones or
other program requirements, the Contractor agrees to submit to the State Agency within three (3)
calendar days of becoming aware of the occurrence or of such problem, a written description
thereof together with a recommended solution thereto.
2. The Contractor shall immediately notify in writing the program manager assigned to the
Master Contract of any unusual incident, occurrence, or event that involves the staff, volunteers,
directors or officers of the Contractor, any subcontractor or program participant funded through
the Master Contract, including but not limited to the following: death or serious injury; an arrest
or possible criminal activity that could impact the successful completion of this project; any
destruction of property; significant damage to the physical plant of the Contractor; or other
matters of a similarly serious nature.
IV. ADDITIONAL CONTRACTOR OBLIGATIONS, REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES
A. Contractor as an Independent Contractor/Employees:
1. The State and the Contractor agree that the Contractor is an independent contractor, and not
an employee of the State and may neither hold itself out nor claim to be an officer, employee, or
subdivision of the State nor make any claim, demand, or application to or for any right based
upon any different status. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the State and the Contractor agree that
if the Contractor is a New York State municipality, the Contractor shall be permitted to hold
itself out, and claim, to be a subdivision of the State.
The Contractor shall be solely responsible for the recruitment, hiring, provision of employment
benefits, payment of salaries and management of its project personnel. These functions shall be
carried out in accordance with the provisions of the Master Contract, and all applicable Federal
and State laws and regulations.
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2. The Contractor warrants that it, its staff, and any and all subcontractors have all the necessary
licenses, approvals, and certifications currently required by the laws of any applicable local,
state, or Federal government to perform the services or work, as applicable, pursuant to the
Master Contract and/or any subcontract entered into under the Master Contract. The Contractor
further agrees that such required licenses, approvals, and certificates shall be kept in full force
and effect during the term of the Master Contract, or any extension thereof, and to secure any
new licenses, approvals, or certificates within the required time frames and/or to require its staff
and subcontractors to obtain the requisite licenses, approvals, or certificates. In the event the
Contractor, its staff, and/or subcontractors are notified of a denial or revocation of any license,
approval, or certification to perform the services or work, as applicable, under the Master
Contract, Contractor shall immediately notify the State.
B. Subcontractors:
1. If the Contractor enters into subcontracts for the performance of work pursuant to the Master
Contract, the Contractor shall take full responsibility for the acts and omissions of its
subcontractors. Nothing in the subcontract shall impair the rights of the State under the Master
Contract. No contractual relationship shall be deemed to exist between the subcontractor and the
State.
2. If requested by the State, the Contractor agrees not to enter into any subcontracts, or revisions
to subcontracts, that are in excess of $100,000 for the performance of the obligations contained
herein until it has received the prior written permission of the State, which shall have the right to
review and approve each and every subcontract in excess of $100,000 prior to giving written
permission to the Contractor to enter into the subcontract. All agreements between the
Contractor and subcontractors shall be by written contract, signed by individuals authorized to
bind the parties. All such subcontracts shall contain provisions for specifying (1) that the work
performed by the subcontractor must be in accordance with the terms of the Master Contract, (2)
that nothing contained in the subcontract shall impair the rights of the State under the Master
Contract, and (3) that nothing contained in the subcontract, nor under the Master Contract, shall
be deemed to create any contractual relationship between the subcontractor and the State. In
addition, subcontracts shall contain any other provisions which are required to be included in
subcontracts pursuant to the terms herein.
3. If requested by the State, prior to executing a subcontract, the Contractor agrees to require the
subcontractor to provide to the State the information the State needs to determine whether a
proposed subcontractor is a responsible vendor.
4. If requested by the State, when a subcontract equals or exceeds $100,000, the subcontractor
shall submit a Vendor Responsibility Questionnaire (Questionnaire).
5. If requested by the State, upon the execution of a subcontract, the Contractor shall provide
detailed subcontract information (a copy of subcontract will suffice) to the State within fifteen
(15) calendar days after execution. The State may request from the Contractor copies of
subcontracts between a subcontractor and its subcontractor.
6. The Contractor shall require any and all subcontractors to submit to the Contractor all
financial claims for Services or work to the State agency, as applicable, rendered and required
supporting documentation and reports as necessary to permit Contractor to meet claim deadlines
and documentation requirements as established in Attachment D (Payment and Reporting
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Schedule) and Section III. Subcontractors shall be paid by the Contractor on a timely basis after
submitting the required reports and vouchers for reimbursement of services or work, as
applicable. Subcontractors shall be informed by the Contractor of the possibility of non-payment
or rejection by the Contractor of claims that do not contain the required information, and/or are
not received by the Contractor by said due date.
C. Use Of Material, Equipment, Or Personnel:
1. The Contractor shall not use materials, equipment, or personnel paid for under the Master
Contract for any activity other than those provided for under the Master Contract, except with the
State’s prior written permission.
2. Any interest accrued on funds paid to the Contractor by the State shall be deemed to be the
property of the State and shall either be credited to the State at the close-out of the Master
Contract or, upon the written permission of the State, shall be expended on additional services or
work, as applicable, provided for under the Master Contract.
D. Property:
1. Property is real property, equipment, or tangible personal property having a useful life of
more than one year and an acquisition cost of $1,000 or more per unit.
a) If an item of Property required by the Contractor is available as surplus to the State, the
State at its sole discretion, may arrange to provide such Property to the Contractor in lieu of
the purchase of such Property.
b) If the State consents in writing, the Contractor may retain possession of Property owned
by the State, as provided herein, after the termination of the Master Contract to use for
similar purposes. Otherwise, the Contractor shall return such Property to the State at the
Contractor’s cost and expense upon the expiration of the Master Contract.
c) In addition, the Contractor agrees to permit the State to inspect the Property and to
monitor its use at reasonable intervals during the Contractor's regular business hours.
d) The Contractor shall be responsible for maintaining and repairing Property purchased or
procured under the Master Contract at its own cost and expense. The Contractor shall
procure and maintain insurance at its own cost and expense in an amount satisfactory to the
State Agency, naming the State Agency as an additional insured, covering the loss, theft or
destruction of such equipment.
e) A rental charge to the Master Contract for a piece of Property owned by the Contractor
shall not be allowed.
f) The State has the right to review and approve in writing any new contract for the purchase
of or lease for rental of Property (Purchase/Lease Contract) operated in connection with the
provision of the services or work, as applicable, as specified in the Master Contract, if
applicable, and any modifications, amendments, or extensions of an existing lease or
purchase prior to its execution. If, in its discretion, the State disapproves of any
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Purchase/Lease Contract, then the State shall not be obligated to make any payments for such
Property.
g) No member, officer, director or employee of the Contractor shall retain or acquire any
interest, direct or indirect, in any Property, paid for with funds under the Master Contract, nor
retain any interest, direct or indirect, in such, without full and complete prior disclosure of
such interest and the date of acquisition thereof, in writing to the Contractor and the State.
2. For non-Federally-funded contracts, unless otherwise provided herein, the State shall have the
following rights to Property purchased with funds provided under the Master Contract:
a) For cost-reimbursable contracts, all right, title and interest in such Property shall belong to
the State.
b) For performance-based contracts, all right, title and interest in such Property shall belong
to the Contractor.
3. For Federally funded contracts, title to Property whose requisition cost is borne in whole or in
part by monies provided under the Master Contract shall be governed by the terms and
conditions of Attachment A-2 (Federally Funded Grants and Requirements Mandated by Federal
Laws).
4. Upon written direction by the State, the Contractor shall maintain an inventory of all Property
that is owned by the State as provided herein.
5. The Contractor shall execute any documents which the State may reasonably require to
effectuate the provisions of this section.
E. Records and Audits:
1. General:
a) The Contractor shall establish and maintain, in paper or electronic format, complete and
accurate books, records, documents, receipts, accounts, and other evidence directly pertinent
to its performance under the Master Contract (collectively, Records).
b) The Contractor agrees to produce and retain for the balance of the term of the Master
Contract, and for a period of six years from the later of the date of (i) the Master Contract and
(ii) the most recent renewal of the Master Contract, any and all Records necessary to
substantiate upon audit, the proper deposit and expenditure of funds received under the
Master Contract. Such Records may include, but not be limited to, original books of entry
(e.g., cash disbursements and cash receipts journal), and the following specific records (as
applicable) to substantiate the types of expenditures noted:
(i) personal service expenditures: cancelled checks and the related bank statements, time
and attendance records, payroll journals, cash and check disbursement records including
copies of money orders and the like, vouchers and invoices, records of contract labor,
any and all records listing payroll and the money value of non-cash advantages provided
to employees, time cards, work schedules and logs, employee personal history folders,
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detailed and general ledgers, sales records, miscellaneous reports and returns (tax and
otherwise), and cost allocation plans, if applicable.
(ii) payroll taxes and fringe benefits: cancelled checks, copies of related bank
statements, cash and check disbursement records including copies of money orders and
the like, invoices for fringe benefit expenses, miscellaneous reports and returns (tax and
otherwise), and cost allocation plans, if applicable.
(iii) non-personal services expenditures: original invoices/receipts, cancelled checks and
related bank statements, consultant agreements, leases, and cost allocation plans, if
applicable.
(iv) receipt and deposit of advance and reimbursements: itemized bank stamped deposit
slips, and a copy of the related bank statements.
c) The OSC, AG and any other person or entity authorized to conduct an examination, as
well as the State Agency or State Agencies involved in the Master Contract that provided
funding, shall have access to the Records during the hours of 9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m.,
Monday through Friday (excluding State recognized holidays), at an office of the Contractor
within the State of New York or, if no such office is available, at a mutually agreeable and
reasonable venue within the State, for the term specified above for the purposes of
inspection, auditing and copying.
d) The State shall protect from public disclosure any of the Records which are exempt from
disclosure under Section 87 of the Public Officers Law provided that: (i) the Contractor shall
timely inform an appropriate State official, in writing, that said records should not be
disclosed; and (ii) said records shall be sufficiently identified; and (iii) designation of said
records, as exempt under Section 87 of the Public Officers Law, is reasonable.
e) Nothing contained herein shall diminish, or in any way adversely affect, the State's rights
in connection with its audit and investigatory authority or the State’s rights in connection
with discovery in any pending or future litigation.
2. Cost Allocation:
a) For non-performance based contracts, the proper allocation of the Contractor’s costs must
be made according to a cost allocation plan that meets the requirements of OMB Circulars A-
87, A-122, and/or A-21. Methods used to determine and assign costs shall conform to
generally accepted accounting practices and shall be consistent with the method(s) used by
the Contractor to determine costs for other operations or programs. Such accounting
standards and practices shall be subject to approval of the State.
b) For performance based milestone contracts, or for the portion of the contract amount paid
on a performance basis, the Contractor shall maintain documentation demonstrating that
milestones were attained.
3. Federal Funds: For records and audit provisions governing Federal funds, please see
Attachment A-2 (Federally Funded Grants and Requirements Mandated by Federal Laws).
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F. Confidentiality: The Contractor agrees that it shall use and maintain personally identifiable
information relating to individuals who may receive services, and their families pursuant to the
Master Contract, or any other information, data or records marked as, or reasonably deemed,
confidential by the State (Confidential Information) only for the limited purposes of the Master
Contract and in conformity with applicable provisions of State and Federal law. The Contractor (i)
has an affirmative obligation to safeguard any such Confidential Information from unnecessary or
unauthorized disclosure and (ii) must comply with the provisions of the New York State Information
Security Breach and Notification Act (General Business Law Section 899-aa; State Technology Law
Section 208).
G. Publicity:
1. Publicity includes, but is not limited to: news conferences; news releases; public
announcements; advertising; brochures; reports; discussions or presentations at conferences or
meetings; and/or the inclusion of State materials, the State’s name or other such references to the
State in any document or forum. Publicity regarding this project may not be released without
prior written approval from the State.
2. Any publications, presentations or announcements of conferences, meetings or trainings
which are funded in whole or in part through any activity supported under the Master Contract
may not be published, presented or announced without prior approval of the State. Any such
publication, presentation or announcement shall:
a) Acknowledge the support of the State of New York and, if funded with Federal funds, the
applicable Federal funding agency; and
b) State that the opinions, results, findings and/or interpretations of data contained therein
are the responsibility of the Contractor and do not necessarily represent the opinions,
interpretations or policy of the State or if funded with Federal funds, the applicable Federal
funding agency.
3. Notwithstanding the above, (i) if the Contractor is an educational research institution, the
Contractor may, for scholarly or academic purposes, use, present, discuss, report or publish any
material, data or analyses, other than Confidential Information, that derives from activity under
the Master Contract and the Contractor agrees to use best efforts to provide copies of
any manuscripts arising from Contractor’s performance under this Master Contract, or if
requested by the State, the Contractor shall provide the State with a thirty (30) day period in
which to review each manuscript for compliance with Confidential Information requirements; or
(ii) if the Contractor is not an educational research institution, the Contractor may submit for
publication, scholarly or academic publications that derive from activity under the Master
Contract (but are not deliverable under the Master Contract), provided that the Contractor first
submits such manuscripts to the State forty-five (45) calendar days prior to submission for
consideration by a publisher in order for the State to review the manuscript for compliance with
confidentiality requirements and restrictions and to make such other comments as the State
deems appropriate. All derivative publications shall follow the same acknowledgments and
disclaimer as described in Section IV(G)(2) (Publicity) hereof.
H. Web-Based Applications-Accessibility: Any web-based intranet and Internet information and
applications development, or programming delivered pursuant to the Master Contract or
procurement shall comply with New York State Enterprise IT Policy NYS-P08-005, Accessibility
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Web-Based Information and Applications, and New York State Enterprise IT Standard NYS-S08-
005, Accessibility of Web-Based Information Applications, as such policy or standard may be
amended, modified or superseded, which requires that State Agency web-based intranet and Internet
information and applications are accessible to person with disabilities. Web content must conform
to New York State Enterprise IT Standards NYS-S08-005, as determined by quality assurance
testing. Such quality assurance testing shall be conducted by the State Agency and the results of
such testing must be satisfactory to the State Agency before web content shall be considered a
qualified deliverable under the Master Contract or procurement.
I. Non-Discrimination Requirements: Pursuant to Article 15 of the Executive Law (also known
as the Human Rights Law) and all other State and Federal statutory and constitutional non-
discrimination provisions, the Contractor and sub-contractors will not discriminate against any
employee or applicant for employment because of race, creed (religion), color, sex (including gender
expression), national origin, sexual orientation, military status, age, disability, predisposing genetic
characteristic, marital status or domestic violence victim status, and shall also follow the
requirements of the Human Rights Law with regard to non-discrimination on the basis of prior
criminal conviction and prior arrest. Furthermore, in accordance with Section 220-e of the Labor
Law, if this is a contract for the construction, alteration or repair of any public building or public
work or for the manufacture, sale or distribution of materials, equipment or supplies, and to the
extent that the Master Contract shall be performed within the State of New York, the Contractor
agrees that neither it nor its subcontractors shall, by reason of race, creed, color, disability, sex, or
national origin: (a) discriminate in hiring against any New York State citizen who is qualified and
available to perform the work; or (b) discriminate against or intimidate any employee hired for the
performance of work under the Master Contract. If this is a building service contract as defined in
Section 230 of the Labor Law, then, in accordance with Section 239 thereof, the Contractor agrees
that neither it nor its subcontractors shall by reason of race, creed, color, national origin, age, sex or
disability: (a) discriminate in hiring against any New York State citizen who is qualified and
available to perform the work; or (b) discriminate against or intimidate any employee hired for the
performance of work under the Master Contract. The Contractor shall be subject to fines of $50.00
per person per day for any violation of Section 220-e or Section 239 of the Labor Law.
J. Equal Opportunities for Minorities and Women; Minority and Women Owned Business
Enterprises: In accordance with Section 312 of the Executive Law and 5 NYCRR 143, if the
Master Contract is: (i) a written agreement or purchase order instrument, providing for a total
expenditure in excess of $25,000.00, whereby a contracting State Agency is committed to expend or
does expend funds in return for labor, services, supplies, equipment, materials or any combination of
the foregoing, to be performed for, or rendered or furnished to the contracting State Agency; or (ii) a
written agreement in excess of $100,000.00 whereby a contracting State Agency is committed to
expend or does expend funds for the acquisition, construction, demolition, replacement, major repair
or renovation of real property and improvements thereon; or (iii) a written agreement in excess of
$100,000.00 whereby the owner of a State assisted housing project is committed to expend or does
expend funds for the acquisition, construction, demolition, replacement, major repair or renovation
of real property and improvements thereon for such project, then the Contractor certifies and affirms
that (i) it is subject to Article 15-A of the Executive Law which includes, but is not limited to, those
provisions concerning the maximizing of opportunities for the participation of minority and women-
owned business enterprises and (ii) the following provisions shall apply and it is Contractor’s equal
employment opportunity policy that:
1. The Contractor shall not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment
because of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, age, disability or marital status;
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2. The Contractor shall make and document its conscientious and active efforts to employ and
utilize minority group members and women in its work force on State contracts;
3. The Contractor shall undertake or continue existing programs of affirmative action to ensure
that minority group members and women are afforded equal employment opportunities without
discrimination. Affirmative action shall mean recruitment, employment, job assignment,
promotion, upgrading, demotion, transfer, layoff, or termination and rates of pay or other forms
of compensation;
4. At the request of the State, the Contractor shall request each employment agency, labor union,
or authorized representative of workers with which it has a collective bargaining or other
agreement or understanding, to furnish a written statement that such employment agency, labor
union or representative shall not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin,
sex, age, disability or marital status and that such union or representative shall affirmatively
cooperate in the implementation of the Contractor’s obligations herein; and
5. The Contractor shall state, in all solicitations or advertisements for employees, that, in the
performance of the State contract, all qualified applicants shall be afforded equal employment
opportunities without discrimination because of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, age,
disability or marital status.
The Contractor shall include the provisions of subclauses 1 – 5 of this Section (IV)(J), in every
subcontract over $25,000.00 for the construction, demolition, replacement, major repair, renovation,
planning or design of real property and improvements thereon (Work) except where the Work is for
the beneficial use of the Contractor. Section 312 of the Executive Law does not apply to: (i) work,
goods or services unrelated to the Master Contract; or (ii) employment outside New York State. The
State shall consider compliance by the Contractor or a subcontractor with the requirements of any
Federal law concerning equal employment opportunity which effectuates the purpose of this section.
The State shall determine whether the imposition of the requirements of the provisions hereof
duplicate or conflict with any such Federal law and if such duplication or conflict exists, the State
shall waive the applicability of Section 312 of the Executive Law to the extent of such duplication or
conflict. The Contractor shall comply with all duly promulgated and lawful rules and regulations of
the Department of Economic Development’s Division of Minority and Women’s Business
Development pertaining hereto.
K. Omnibus Procurement Act of 1992: It is the policy of New York State to maximize
opportunities for the participation of New York State business enterprises, including minority and
women-owned business enterprises, as bidders, subcontractors and suppliers on its procurement
contracts.
1. If the total dollar amount of the Master Contract is greater than $1 million, the Omnibus
Procurement Act of 1992 requires that by signing the Master Contract, the Contractor certifies
the following:
a) The Contractor has made reasonable efforts to encourage the participation of State
business enterprises as suppliers and subcontractors, including certified minority and women-
owned business enterprises, on this project, and has retained the documentation of these
efforts to be provided upon request to the State;
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b) The Contractor has complied with the Federal Equal Opportunity Act of 1972 (P.L. 92-
261), as amended;
c) The Contractor agrees to make reasonable efforts to provide notification to State residents
of employment opportunities on this project through listing any such positions with the Job
Service Division of the New York State Department of Labor, or providing such notification
in such manner as is consistent with existing collective bargaining contracts or agreements.
The Contractor agrees to document these efforts and to provide said documentation to the
State upon request; and
d) The Contractor acknowledges notice that the State may seek to obtain offset credits from
foreign countries as a result of the Master Contract and agrees to cooperate with the State in
these efforts.
L. Workers' Compensation Benefits:
1. In accordance with Section 142 of the State Finance Law, the Master Contract shall be void
and of no force and effect unless the Contractor shall provide and maintain coverage during the
life of the Master Contract for the benefit of such employees as are required to be covered by the
provisions of the Workers' Compensation Law.
2. If a Contractor believes they are exempt from the Workers Compensation insurance
requirement they must apply for an exemption.
M. Unemployment Insurance Compliance: The Contractor shall remain current in both its
quarterly reporting and payment of contributions or payments in lieu of contributions, as applicable,
to the State Unemployment Insurance system as a condition of maintaining this grant.
The Contractor hereby authorizes the State Department of Labor to disclose to the State Agency staff
only such information as is necessary to determine the Contractor’s compliance with the State
Unemployment Insurance Law. This includes, but is not limited to, the following:
1. any records of unemployment insurance (UI) contributions, interest, and/or penalty payment
arrears or reporting delinquency;
2. any debts owed for UI contributions, interest, and/or penalties;
3. the history and results of any audit or investigation; and
4. copies of wage reporting information.
Such disclosures are protected under Section 537 of the State Labor Law, which makes it a
misdemeanor for the recipient of such information to use or disclose the information for any purpose
other than the performing due diligence as a part of the approval process for the Master Contract.
N. Vendor Responsibility:
1. If a Contractor is required to complete a Questionnaire, the Contractor covenants and
represents that it has, to the best of its knowledge, truthfully, accurately and thoroughly
completed such Questionnaire. Although electronic filing is preferred, the Contractor may
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obtain a paper form from the OSC prior to execution of the Master Contract. The Contractor
further covenants and represents that as of the date of execution of the Master Contract, there are
no material events, omissions, changes or corrections to such document requiring an amendment
to the Questionnaire.
2. The Contractor shall provide to the State updates to the Questionnaire if any material event(s)
occurs requiring an amendment or as new information material to such Questionnaire becomes
available.
3. The Contractor shall, in addition, promptly report to the State the initiation of any
investigation or audit by a governmental entity with enforcement authority with respect to any
alleged violation of Federal or state law by the Contractor, its employees, its officers and/or
directors in connection with matters involving, relating to or arising out of the Contractor’s
business. Such report shall be made within five (5) business days following the Contractor
becoming aware of such event, investigation, or audit. Such report may be considered by the
State in making a Determination of Vendor Non-Responsibility pursuant to this section.
4. The State reserves the right, in its sole discretion, at any time during the term of the Master
Contract:
a) to require updates or clarifications to the Questionnaire upon written request;
b) to inquire about information included in or required information omitted from the
Questionnaire;
c) to require the Contractor to provide such information to the State within a reasonable
timeframe; and
d) to require as a condition precedent to entering into the Master Contract that the Contractor
agree to such additional conditions as shall be necessary to satisfy the State that the
Contractor is, and shall remain, a responsible vendor; and
e) to require the Contractor to present evidence of its continuing legal authority to do
business in New York State, integrity, experience, ability, prior performance, and
organizational and financial capacity. By signing the Master Contract, the Contractor agrees
to comply with any such additional conditions that have been made a part of the Master
Contract.
5. The State, in its sole discretion, reserves the right to suspend any or all activities under the
Master Contract, at any time, when it discovers information that calls into question the
responsibility of the Contractor. In the event of such suspension, the Contractor shall be given
written notice outlining the particulars of such suspension. Upon issuance of such notice, the
Contractor must comply with the terms of the suspension order. Contract activity may resume at
such time as the State issues a written notice authorizing a resumption of performance under the
Master Contract.
6. The State, in its sole discretion, reserves the right to make a final Determination of Non-
Responsibility at any time during the term of the Master Contract based on:
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a) any information provided in the Questionnaire and/or in any updates, clarifications or
amendments thereof; or
b) the State’s discovery of any material information which pertains to the Contractor‘s
responsibility.
7. Prior to making a final Determination of Non-Responsibility, the State shall provide written
notice to the Contractor that it has made a preliminary determination of non- responsibility. The
State shall detail the reason(s) for the preliminary determination, and shall provide the Contractor
with an opportunity to be heard.
O. Charities Registration: If applicable, the Contractor agrees to (i) obtain not-for-profit status, a
Federal identification number, and a charitable registration number (or a declaration of exemption)
and to furnish the State Agency with this information as soon as it is available, (ii) be in compliance
with the OAG charities registration requirements at the time of the awarding of this Master Contract
by the State and (iii) remain in compliance with the OAG charities registration requirements
throughout the term of the Master Contract.
P. Consultant Disclosure Law:9 If this is a contract for consulting services, defined for purposes
of this requirement to include analysis, evaluation, research, training, data processing, computer
programming, engineering, environmental, health, and mental health services, accounting, auditing,
paralegal, legal, or similar services, then in accordance with Section 163 (4-g) of the State Finance
Law (as amended by Chapter 10 of the Laws of 2006), the Contractor shall timely, accurately and
properly comply with the requirement to submit an annual employment report for the contract to the
agency that awarded the contract, the Department of Civil Service and the State Comptroller.
Q. Wage and Hours Provisions: If this is a public work contract covered by Article 8 of the Labor
Law or a building service contract covered by Article 9 thereof, neither Contractor’s employees nor
the employees of its subcontractors may be required or permitted to work more than the number of
hours or days stated in said statutes, except as otherwise provided in the Labor Law and as set forth
in prevailing wage and supplement schedules issued by the State Labor Department. Furthermore,
Contractor and its subcontractors must pay at least the prevailing wage rate and pay or provide the
prevailing supplements, including the premium rates for overtime pay, as determined by the State
Labor Department in accordance with the Labor Law. Additionally, effective April 28, 2008, if this
is a public work contract covered by Article 8 of the Labor Law, the Contractor understands and
agrees that the filing of payrolls in a manner consistent with Subdivision 3-a of Section 220 of the
Labor Law shall be condition precedent to payment by the State of any State approved sums due and
owing for work done upon the project.
9 Not applicable to not-for-profit entities.
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ATTACHMENT A-1
PROGRAM SPECIFIC TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Standard Clauses for All New York State
Department of Environmental Conservation Contracts
The parties to the attached contract, license, lease, grant, amendment or other agreement of any kind (hereinafter "the
contract" or "this contract") agree to be bound by the following clauses which are hereby made a part of the contract. The word
"Contractor" herein refers to any party to the contract, other than the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation
(hereinafter "Department").
A) AGENCY SPECIFIC TERMS AND CONDITIONS
I.
Postponement, suspension, abandonment or termination by the Department: Within 15 days of receipt of notice,
the Contractor shall deliver to the Department all data, reports, plans, or other documentation related to the performance of this
contract, including but not limited to source codes and specifications, guarantees, warranties, as-built plans and shop drawings.
In any of these events, the Department shall make settlement with the Contractor upon an equitable basis as determined by the
Department which shall fix the value of the work which was performed by the Contractor prior to the postponement, suspension,
abandonment or termination of this contract. This clause shall not apply to this contract if the contract contains other provisions
applicable to postponement, suspension or termination of the contract.
II.
Conflict of Interest
(a)
Organizational Conflict of Interest - To the best of the Contractor's knowledge and belief, the Contractor warrants that
there are no relevant facts or circumstances which could give rise to an organizational conflict of interest, as herein defined, or
that the Contractor has disclosed all such relevant information to the Department.
(1)
An organizational conflict of interest exists when the nature of the work to be performed under this contract may, without
some restriction on future activities, impair or appear to impair the Contractor's objectivity in performing the work for the
Department.
(2)
The Contractor agrees that if an actual, or potential organizational conflict of interest is discovered at any time after
award, whether before or during performance, the Contractor will immediately make a full disclosure in writing to the
Department. This disclosure shall include a description of actions which the Contractor has taken or proposes to take, after
consultation with the Department, to avoid, mitigate, or minimize the actual or potential conflict.
(3)
To the extent that the work under this contract requires access to personal, proprietary or confidential business or
financial data of persons or other companies, and as long as such data remains proprietary or confidential, the Contractor shall
protect such data from unauthorized use and disclosure and agrees not to use it to compete with such companies.
(b)
Personal Conflict of Interest - The following provisions with regard to management or professional level employee
personnel performing under this contract shall apply until the earlier of the termination date of the affected employee(s) or the
duration of the contract.
(1)
A personal conflict of interest is defined as a relationship of an employee, subcontractor employee, or consultant with
an entity that may impair or appear to impair the objectivity of the employee, subcontractor employee, or consultant in performing
the contract work. The Contractor agrees to notify the Department immediately of any actual or potential personal conflict of
interest with regard to any such person working on or having access to information regarding this contract, as soon as Contractor
becomes aware of such conflict. The Department will notify the Contractor of the appropriate action to be taken.
(2)
The Contractor agrees to advise all management or professional level employees involved in the work of this contract,
that they must report any personal conflicts of interest to the Contractor. The Contractor must then advise the Department which
will advise the Contractor of the appropriate action to be taken.
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(3)
Unless waived by the Department, the Contractor shall certify annually that, to the best of the Contractor's knowledge
and belief, all actual, apparent or potential conflicts of interest, both personal and organizational, as defined herein, have been
reported to the Department. Such certification must be signed by a senior executive of the Contractor and submitted in accordance
with instructions provided by the Department. Along with the annual certification, the Contractor shall also submit an update of
any changes in any conflict of interest plan submitted with its proposal for this contract. The initial certification shall cover the
one-year period from the date of contract award, and all subsequent certifications shall cover successive annual periods thereafter.
The certification is to be submitted no later than 45 days after the close of the previous certification period covered.
(4)
In performing this contract, the Contractor recognizes that its employees may have access to data, either provided by
the Department or first generated during contract performance, of a sensitive nature which should not be released without
Department approval. If this situation occurs, the Contractor agrees to obtain confidentiality agreements from all affected
employees working on requirements under this contract including subcontractors and consultants. Such agreements shall contain
provisions which stipulate that each employee agrees not to disclose, either in whole or in part, to any entity external to the
Department, Department of Health or the New York Department of Law, any information or data provided by the Department
or first generated by the Contractor under this contract, any site-specific cost information, or any enforcement strategy without
first obtaining the written permission of the Department. If a Contractor, through an employee or otherwise, is subpoenaed to
testify or produce documents, which could result in such disclosure, the Contractor must provide immediate advance notification
to the Department so that the Department can authorize such disclosure or have the opportunity to take action to prevent such
disclosure. Such agreements shall be effective for the life of the contract and for a period of five (5) years after completion of the
contract.
(c)
Remedies - The Department may terminate this contract in whole or in part, if it deems such termination necessary to
avoid an organizational or personal conflict of interest, or an unauthorized disclosure of information. If the Contractor fails to
make required disclosures or misrepresents relevant information to the Department, the Department may terminate the contract,
or pursue such other remedies as may be permitted by the terms of Clause I of this Attachment or other applicable provisions of
this contract regarding termination.
(d)
The Contractor will be ineligible to make a proposal or bid on a contract for which the Contractor has developed the
statement of work or the solicitation package
(e)
The Contractor agrees to insert in each subcontract or consultant agreement placed hereunder (except for subcontracts
or consultant agreements for well drilling, fence erecting, plumbing, utility hookups, security guard services, or electrical
services) provisions which shall conform substantially to the language of this clause, including this paragraph (e), unless
otherwise authorized by the Department.
III.
Dispute Resolution
The parties agree to the following steps, or as many as are necessary to resolve disputes between the Department and
the Contractor.
(a)
The Contractor specifically agrees to submit, in the first instance, any dispute relating to this contract to the designated
individual, who shall render a written decision and furnish a copy thereof to the Contractor.
(1)
The Contractor must request such decision in writing no more than fifteen days after it knew or should have known of
the facts which are the basis of the dispute.
(2)
The decision of the designated individual shall be the final DEC determination, unless the Contractor files a written
appeal of that decision with the designated appeal individual (ADAI@) within twenty days of receipt of that decision.
(b)
Upon receipt of the written appeal, the DAI, will review the record and decision. Following divisional procedures in
effect at that time, the DAI will take one of the following actions, with written notice to the Contractor.
(1)
Remand the matter to the program staff for further negotiation or information if it is determined that the matter is not
ripe for review; or
(2)
Determine that there is no need for further action, and that the determination of the designated individual is confirmed;
or
(3)
Make a determination on the record as it exists.
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(c)
The decision of the DAI shall be the final DEC decision unless the Contractor files a written appeal of that decision
with the Chair of the Contract Review Committee (ACRC@) within twenty days of receipt of that decision.
The designated individual to hear disputes is:
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation
Peter Pettit, Chief,
Bureau of Waste Reduction and Recycling, Division of Materials Management
615 Broadway, 9th Floor, Albany NY 12233-7253
518-402-8706
The designated appeal individual to review decisions is:
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation
Robert Phaneuf, Assistant Director
Division of Materials Management
615 Broadway, 9th Floor, Albany NY 12233-7253
518-402-8678
The Chair of the Contract Review Committee is:
Department of Environmental Conservation
Nancy W. Lussier, Chair
Contract Review Committee
625 Broadway
Albany, NY 12233-5010
Telephone: (518) 402-9228
(d)
Upon receipt of the written appeal, the Chair of the CRC, in consultation with the members of the CRC and the Office
of General Counsel, will take one of the following actions, or a combination thereof, with written notice to the
Contractor.
(1)
Remand the matter to program staff for additional fact finding, negotiation, or other appropriate action; or
(2)
Adopt the decision of the DAI; or
(3)
Consider the matter for review by the CRC in accordance with its procedures.
(e)
Following a decision to proceed pursuant to (d) 3, above, the Chair of the CRC shall convene a proceeding in accordance
with the CRC's established contract dispute resolution guidelines. The proceeding will provide the Contractor with an
opportunity to be heard.
(f)
Following a decision pursuant to (d) 2 or (d) 3, the CRC shall make a written recommendation to the Deputy
Commissioner for Administration who shall render the final DEC determination.
(g)
At any time during the dispute resolution process, and upon mutual agreement of the parties, the Office of Hearings and
Mediation Services (OHMS) may be requested to provide mediation services or other appropriate means to assist in
resolving the dispute. Any findings or recommendations made by the OHMS will not be binding on either party.
(h)
Final DEC determinations shall be subject to review only pursuant to Article 78 of the Civil Practice Law and Rules.
(i)
Pending final determination of a dispute hereunder, the Contractor shall proceed diligently with the performance of the
Contract in accordance with the decision of the designated individual. Nothing in this Contract shall be construed as
making final the decision of any administrative officer upon a question of law.
(j)(1)
Notwithstanding the foregoing, at the option of the Contractor, the following shall be subject to review by the CRC:
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Disputes arising under Article 15-A of the Executive Law (Minority and Women Owned Business participation), the
Department's determination with respect to the adequacy of the Contractor's Utilization Plan, or the Contractor's
showing of good faith efforts to comply therewith. A request for a review before the CRC should be made, in writing,
within twenty days of receipt of the Department's determination.
(2)
The CRC will promptly convene a review in accordance with Article 15-A of the Executive Law and the regulations
promulgated thereunder.
IV.
Tax Exemption
Pursuant to Tax Law Section 1116, the State is exempt from sales and use taxes. A standard state voucher is sufficient
evidence thereof. For federal excise taxes, New York=s registration Number 14740026K covers tax-free transactions
under the Internal Revenue Code.
V.
Litigation Support
In the event the Department becomes involved in litigation related to the subject matter of this contract, the Contractor
agrees to provide background support and other litigation support, including but not limited to depositions, appearances,
and testimony. Any compensation paid to the Contractor under this paragraph will be negotiated and based on the rates
established in the contract, or as may otherwise be provided in the contract. No compensation for such support will be
paid if the litigation is the result of the Contractors misconduct, negligence or omissions.
VI.
Inventions or Discoveries
The Scope of work of this agreement shall not include any inventions. If however, an invention results from this project
it shall be owned as follows:
Any invention or discovery first made or conceived and reduced to practice in the performance of this Contract solely
by the Contractor shall remain with the Contractor; provided that the Contractor shall grant to the Department and the
State a nonexclusive, nontransferable, irrevocable, paid-up license to practice or have practiced for on behalf of the
Department and the State the subject copyright throughout the world, where the Contractor is able to do so.
Any invention or discovery made or conceived and reduced to practice in the performance of this Contract solely by
Department or State shall remain with the State; provided that the Department or State shall grant to the Contractor a
nonexclusive, nontransferable, irrevocable, paid-up license to use for non-commercial research, educational, and public
service purposes.
Any invention or discovery made or conceived and reduced to practice in the performance of this Contract jointly by
Contractor and Department or State in the performance of this work shall be jointly held by the Contractor and
Department or State.
VII.
Intellectual Property and Copyright Materials
(a)
Title to, and the right to determine the disposition of any copyrights, or copyrightable material, first produced or created
solely by Contractor in the performance of this work shall remain with the Contractor; provided that the Contractor shall
grant to the Department and the State a nonexclusive, nontransferable, irrevocable, paid-up license to practice or have
practiced for on behalf of the Department and the State the subject copyright throughout the world, where the Contractor
is able to do so.
Title to, and the right to determine the disposition of any copyrights, or copyrightable material, first produced or created
solely by Department or State in the performance of this work shall remain with the State; provided that the Department
or State shall grant to the Contractor a nonexclusive, nontransferable, irrevocable, paid-up license to use for non-
commercial research, educational, and public service purposes.
Title to, and the right to determine the disposition of any copyrights, or copyrightable material, first produced or created
jointly by Contractor and Department or State in the performance of this work shall be jointly held by the Contractor
and Department or State.
VIII.
Patent and Copyright Protection
If any patented or copyrighted material is involved in or results from the performance of this Contract, this Article shall
apply.
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(a)
The Contractor shall, at its expense, defend any suit instituted against the Department and indemnify the Department
against any award of damages and costs made against the Department by a final judgment of a court of last resort based
on the claim that any of the products, services or consumable supplies furnished by the Contractor under this Contract
infringes any patent, copyright or other proprietary right; provided the Department gives the Contractor:
(1)
prompt written notice of any action, claim or threat of infringement suit, or other suit, and
(2)
the opportunity to take over, settle or defend such action at the Contractor=s sole expense, and
(3)
all available information, assistance and authority necessary to the action, at the Contractor=s sole expense.
The Contractor shall control the defense of any such suit, including appeals, and all negotiations to effect settlement,
but shall keep the Department fully informed concerning the progress of the litigation.
(b)
If the use of any item(s) or parts thereof is held to infringe a patent or copyright and its use is enjoined, or Contractor
believes it will be enjoined, the Contractor shall have the right, at its election and expense to take action in the following
order of precedence:
(1)
procure for the Department the right to continue using the same item or parts thereof;
(2)
modify the same so that it becomes non-infringing and of at least the same quality and performance;
(3)
replace the item(s) or parts thereof with noninfringing items of at least the same quality and performance;
(4)
if none of the above remedies are available, discontinue its use and eliminate any future charges or royalties pertaining
thereto. The Contractor will buy back the infringing product(s) at the State=s book value, or in the event of a lease, the
parties shall terminate the lease. If discontinuation or elimination results in the Contractor not being able to perform the
Contract, the Contract shall be terminated.
(c)
In the event that an action at law or in equity is commenced against the Department arising out of a claim that the
Department's use of any item or material pursuant to or resulting from this Contract infringes any patent, copyright or
proprietary right, and such action is forwarded by the Department to the Contractor for defense and indemnification
pursuant to this Article, the Department shall copy all pleadings and documents forwarded to the Contractor together
with the forwarding correspondence and a copy of this Contract to the Office of the Attorney General of the State of
New York. If upon receipt of such request for defense, or at any time thereafter, the Contractor is of the opinion that the
allegations in such action, in whole or in part, are not covered by the indemnification set forth in this Article, the
Contractor shall immediately notify the Department and the Office of the Attorney General of the State of New York in
writing and shall specify to what extent the Contractor believes it is and is not obligated to defend and indemnify under
the terms and conditions of this Contract. The Contractor shall in such event protect the interests of the Department and
State of New York and secure a continuance to permit the State of New York to appear and defend its interests in
cooperation with Contractor as is appropriate, including any jurisdictional defenses which the Department and State
shall have.
(d)
The Contractor shall, however, have no liability to the Department under this Article if any infringement is based upon
or arises out of:
(1)
compliance with designs, plans, or specifications furnished by or on behalf of the Department as to the items;
(2)
alterations of the items by the Department;
(3)
failure of the Department to use updated items provided by the Contractor for avoiding infringement;
(4)
use of items in combination with apparatus or devices not delivered by the Contractor;
(5)
use of items in a manner for which the same were neither designed nor contemplated; or
(6)
a patent or copyright in which the Department or any affiliate or subsidiary of the Department has any direct or indirect
interest by license or otherwise.
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(e)
The foregoing states the Contractor's entire liability for, or resulting from, patent or copyright infringement or claim
thereof.
IX.
Freedom of Information Requests
In response to a Freedom of Information Law (FOIL) request received by the Department, the Contractor agrees to
provide to the Department records generated by the Contractor as a result of this contract’s scope of work that are
responsive to the FOIL request. The contractor may request that the Department except from disclosure records on the
basis that they contain trade secrets or confidential commercial information in accordance with FOIL (Public Officers
Law Section 87 and 6 NYCRR Part 616).
X.
Article 15-Requirements
PARTICIPATION BY MINORITY GROUP MEMBERS AND WOMEN WITH RESPECT TO STATE
CONTRACTS: REQUIREMENTS AND PROCEDURES
(a)
General Provisions
(1) The Department is required to implement the provisions of New York State Executive Law Article 15-A and 5 NYCRR
Parts 142-144 (“MWBE Regulations”) for all State contracts as defined therein, with a value (1) in excess of $25,000
for labor, services, equipment, materials, or any combination of the foregoing or (2) in excess of $100,000 for real
property renovations and construction.
(2) The Contractor to the subject contract (the “Contractor” and the “Contract,” respectively) agrees, in addition to any
other nondiscrimination provision of the Contract and at no additional cost to the New York State Department (the
“Department”), to fully comply and cooperate with the Department in the implementation of New York State Executive
Law Article 15-A. These requirements include equal employment opportunities for minority group members and women
(“EEO”) and contracting opportunities for certified minority and women-owned business enterprises (“MWBEs”).
Contractor’s demonstration of “good faith efforts” pursuant to 5 NYCRR §142.8 shall be a part of these requirements.
These provisions shall be deemed supplementary to, and not in lieu of, the nondiscrimination provisions required by
New York State Executive Law Article 15 (the “Human Rights Law”) or other applicable federal, state or local laws.
(3) Failure to comply with all of the requirements herein may result in a finding of non-responsiveness, non-responsibility
and/or a breach of contract, leading to the withholding of funds or such other actions, liquidated damages pursuant to
Section VII of this Article or enforcement proceedings as allowed by the Contract.
(b) Contract Goals
(1) For purposes of this procurement, the Department hereby establishes an overall goal of 20% for Minority and Women-
Owned Business Enterprises (“MWBE”) participation, (based on the current availability of qualified MBEs and WBEs).
(2) For purposes of providing meaningful participation by MWBEs on the Contract and achieving the Contract Goals
established in Section II-A hereof, Contractor should reference the directory of New York State Certified MWBEs found
at the following internet address; https://ny.newnycontracts.com
Additionally, the Contractor is encouraged to contact the Division of Minority and Woman Business Development
((518) 292-5250; (212) 803-2414; or (716) 846-8200) to discuss additional methods of maximizing participation by
MWBEs on the Contract.
(3) Where MWBE goals have been established herein, pursuant to 5 NYCRR §142.8, Contractor must document “good
faith efforts” to provide meaningful participation by MWBEs as subcontractors or suppliers in the performance of the
Contract. In accordance with Section 316-a of Article 15-A and 5 NYCRR §142.13, the Contractor acknowledges that
if Contractor is found to have willfully and intentionally failed to comply with the MWBE participation goals set forth
in the Contract, such a finding constitutes a breach of contract and the Contractor shall be liable to the Department for
liquidated or other appropriate damages, as set forth herein.
(c) Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)
(1) Contractor agrees to be bound by the provisions of Article 15-A and the MWBE Regulations promulgated by the
Division of Minority and Women's Business Development of the State of Economic Development (the “Division”). If
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any of these terms or provisions conflict with applicable law or regulations, such laws and regulations shall supersede
these requirements. Contractor shall comply with the following provisions of Article 15-A:
(i)
Contractor and Subcontractors shall undertake or continue existing EEO programs to ensure that minority group
members and women are afforded equal employment opportunities without discrimination because of race, creed,
color, national origin, sex, age, disability or marital status. For these purposes, EEO shall apply in the areas of
recruitment, employment, job assignment, promotion, upgrading, demotion, transfer, layoff, or termination and
rates of pay or other forms of compensation.
(ii)
The Contractor shall submit an EEO policy statement to the Department within seventy two (72) hours after the
date of the notice by Department to award the Contract to the Contractor.
(iii)
If Contractor or Subcontractor does not have an existing EEO policy statement, the Department may provide the
Contractor or Subcontractor a model statement. This statement can be found at the link provided in Section 8.
(iv)
The Contractor’s EEO policy statement shall include the following language:
a.
The Contractor will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, creed,
color, national origin, sex, age, disability or marital status, will undertake or continue existing EEO programs
to ensure that minority group members and women are afforded equal employment opportunities without
discrimination, and shall make and document its conscientious and active efforts to employ and utilize minority
group members and women in its work force.
b. The Contractor shall state in all solicitations or advertisements for employees that, in the performance of the
contract, all qualified applicants will be afforded equal employment opportunities without discrimination
because of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, age, disability or marital status.
c.
The Contractor shall request each employer Department, labor union, or authorized representative of workers
with which it has a collective bargaining or other agreement or understanding, to furnish a written statement
that such employer Department, labor union, or representative will not discriminate on the basis of race, creed,
color, national origin, sex age, disability or marital status and that such union or representative will
affirmatively cooperate in the implementation of the Contractor's obligations herein.
d. The Contractor will include the provisions of Subdivisions (a) through (c) of this Subsection 4 and Paragraph
“E” of this Section III, which provides for relevant provisions of the Human Rights Law, in every subcontract
in such a manner that the requirements of the subdivisions will be binding upon each subcontractor as to work
in connection with the Contract.
e.
EEO Contract Goals for the purposes of this procurement, the Department hereby establishes a goal of
0% Minority Labor Force Participation, 0% Female Labor Force Participation.
(2) Staffing Plan Form
To ensure compliance with this Section, the Contractor shall submit a staffing plan to document the composition of the
proposed workforce to be utilized in the performance of the Contract by the specified categories listed, including ethnic
background, gender, and Federal occupational categories. Contractors shall complete the Staffing plan as part of the
MWBE Utilization Plan and submit at the time of award of the contract.
(3) Workforce Employment Utilization Report Form (“Workforce Report”)
(i)
Once a contract has been awarded and during the term of Contract, Contractor is responsible for updating and
providing notice to the Department of any changes to the previously submitted Staffing Plan. This information is
to be submitted on a quarterly basis during the term of the Contract to report the actual workforce utilized in the
performance of the Contract by the specified categories listed including ethnic background, gender, and Federal
occupational categories. The Workforce Report must be submitted to report this information.
(ii)
Separate forms shall be completed by Contractor and any subcontractor performing work on the Contract.
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(iii)
In limited instances, Contractor may not be able to separate out the workforce utilized in the performance of the
Contract from Contractor's and/or subcontractor's total workforce. When a separation can be made, Contractor shall
submit the Workforce Report and indicate that the information provided related to the actual workforce utilized on
the Contract. When the workforce to be utilized on the contract cannot be separated out from Contractor's and/or
subcontractor's total workforce, Contractor shall submit the Workforce Report and indicate that the information
provided is Contractor's total workforce during the subject time frame, not limited to work specifically under the
Contract.
(4) Contractor shall comply with the provisions of the Human Rights Law, all other State and Federal statutory and
constitutional non-discrimination provisions. Contractor and subcontractors shall not discriminate against any employee
or applicant for employment because of race, creed (religion), color, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, military
status, age, disability, predisposing genetic characteristic, marital status or domestic violence victim status, and shall
also follow the requirements of the Human Rights Law with regard to non-discrimination on the basis of prior criminal
conviction and prior arrest.
(d) MWBE Utilization Plan
(1) The Contractor represents and warrants that Contractor has submitted an MWBE Utilization Plan either prior to, or at
the time of, the execution of the contract.
(2) Contractor agrees to use such MWBE Utilization Plan for the performance of MWBEs on the Contract pursuant to the
prescribed MWBE goals set forth in Section X-B-1 of this Attachment.
(3) Contractor further agrees that a failure to submit and/or use such MWBE Utilization Plan shall constitute a material
breach of the terms of the Contract. Upon the occurrence of such a material breach, Department shall be entitled to any
remedy provided herein, including but not limited to, a finding of Contractor non-responsiveness.
(e) Waivers
(1) For Waiver Requests Contractor should use Waiver Request Form.
(2) If the Contractor, after making good faith efforts, is unable to comply with MWBE goals, the Contractor may submit a
Request for Waiver form documenting good faith efforts by the Contractor to meet such goals. If the documentation
included with the waiver request is complete, the Department shall evaluate the request and issue a written notice of
acceptance or denial within twenty (20) days of receipt.
(3) If the Department, upon review of the MWBE Utilization Plan and updated Quarterly MWBE Contractor Compliance
Reports determines that Contractor is failing or refusing to comply with the Contract goals and no waiver has been
issued in regards to such non-compliance, the Department may issue a notice of deficiency to the Contractor. The
Contractor must respond to the notice of deficiency within seven (7) business days of receipt. Such response may include
a request for partial or total waiver of MWBE Contract Goals.
(f) Quarterly MWBE Contractor Compliance Report
Contractor is required to submit a Quarterly MWBE Contractor Compliance Report Form to the Department by the 10th
day following each end of quarter over the term of the Contract documenting the progress made towards achievement
of the MWBE goals of the Contract.
(g) Liquidated Damages - MWBE Participation
(1) Where Department determines that Contractor is not in compliance with the requirements of the Contract and Contractor
refuses to comply with such requirements, or if Contractor is found to have willfully and intentionally failed to comply
with the MWBE participation goals, Contractor shall be obligated to pay to the Department liquidated damages.
(2) Such liquidated damages shall be calculated as an amount equaling the difference between:
(i)
All sums identified for payment to MWBEs had the Contractor achieved the contractual MWBE goals; and
(ii)
All sums actually paid to MWBEs for work performed or materials supplied under the Contract.
(3) In the event a determination has been made which requires the payment of liquidated damages and such identified sums
have not been withheld by the Department, Contractor shall pay such liquidated damages to the Department within sixty
(60) days after they are assessed by the Department unless prior to the expiration of such sixtieth day, the Contractor
has filed a complaint with the Director of the Division of Minority and Woman Business Development pursuant to
Subdivision 8 of Section 313 of the Executive Law in which event the liquidated damages shall be payable if Director
renders a decision in favor of the Department.
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(h) Forms
Forms referenced in this Article can be found at http://www.dec.ny.gov/about/48854.html
XI.
Iran Divestment Act Requirements
By entering into this Agreement, Contractor certifies in accordance with State Finance Law §165-a that it is not on the
“Entities Determined to be Non-Responsive Bidders/Offerers pursuant to the New York State Iran Divestment Act of
2012” (“Prohibited Entities List”) posted at: http://www.ogs.ny.gov/about/regs/docs/ListofEntities.pdf
Contractor further certifies that it will not utilize on this Contract any subcontractor that is identified on the Prohibited
Entities List. Contractor agrees that should it seek to renew or extend this Contract, it must provide the same certification
at the time the Contract is renewed or extended. Contractor also agrees that any proposed Assignee of this Contract will
be required to certify that it is not on the Prohibited Entities List before the contract assignment will be approved by the
State.
During the term of the Contract, should the state agency receive information that a person (as defined in State Finance
Law §165-a) is in violation of the above-referenced certifications, the state agency will review such information and
offer the person an opportunity to respond. If the person fails to demonstrate that it has ceased its engagement in the
investment activity which is in violation of the Act within 90 days after the determination of such violation, then the
state agency shall take such action as may be appropriate and provided for by law, rule, or contract, including, but not
limited to, imposing sanctions, seeking compliance, recovering damages, or declaring the Contractor in default.
The state agency reserves the right to reject any bid, request for assignment, renewal or extension for an entity that
appears on the Prohibited Entities List prior to the award, assignment, renewal or extension of a contract, and to pursue
a responsibility review with respect to any entity that is awarded a contract and appears on the Prohibited Entities list
after contract award.
XII.
Americans With Disabilities Act
In the event the monies defined herein are to be used for the development of facilities, outdoor recreation areas,
transportation or written or spoken communication with the public, the Contractor shall comply with all requirements
for providing access for individuals with disabilities as established by Article 4A of the New York State Public
Buildings Law, Americans with Disabilities Act, and relevant sections of the New York State Uniform Fire
Prevention and Building Code. Standards for certain Recreation Facilities are found in the 2010 ADA Standards for
Accessible Design while others are found in the Architectural Barriers Act Accessibility Guidelines for Outdoor
Recreation Areas, https://www.access-board.gov/guidelines-and-standards
XIII.
Public Access to Facilities
If applicable to the project, the Contractor agrees to allow public access to any facilities developed with monies defined
herein on the same basis to all residents of New York State for a period not less than five (5) years after the date of final
payment under this Contract or five (5) years after the date that the final payment was due. Failure to comply with the
provisions of this clause shall be considered an abandonment of the Project.
XIV.
Project Insurance Considerations
Refer to project insurance requirements as set forth in A-1 (B) Program Specific Terms and Conditions.
XV.
Amendment/Extensions
The Contract may be amended and/or extended by mutual written consent of all parties. Amendment forms will be
incorporated into this Contract and will not take effect until approved by all applicable State agencies and final approval
by the Office of the State Comptroller, if applicable. Contract amendments may be conditioned upon funds being re-
appropriated in the State Budget each state fiscal year to the Department.
XVI.
Environmental Protection Fund Acknowledgement
If applicable, in recognition of a portion of the Department funds utilized for any work completed under this Contract,
the Contractor agrees to acknowledge in any communication to the public, that such funding was provided from the
Environmental Protection Fund as administered by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation.
XVII.
Vendor Responsibility
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A. The Contractor shall at all times during the Contract term remain responsible. The Contractor agrees, if requested by
the Commissioner or his or her designee, to present evidence of its continuing legal authority to do business in New
York State, integrity, experience, ability, prior performance, and organizational and financial capacity.
B. The Department recommends that vendors file a required Vendor Responsibility Questionnaire online via the New York
State VendRep System. To enroll in and use the New York State VendRep System, see the VendRep System Instructions
available at http://www.osc.state.ny.us/vendrep/vendor_index.htm or go directly to the VendRep System online at
https://portal.osc.state.ny.us.
C. Vendors must provide their New York State Identification Number when enrolling. To request assignment of a Vendor
ID or for VendRep System assistance, contact the Office of the State Comptroller’s Help Desk at 866-370-4672 or 518-
408-4672 or by email at ciohelpdesk@osc.state.ny.us. Vendors opting to complete and submit a paper questionnaire
can obtain the appropriate questionnaire from the VendRep website www.osc.state.ny.us/vendrep or may contact the
Department of the Office of the State Comptroller’s Help Desk for a copy of the paper form.
D. Upon written notice to the Contractor, and a reasonable opportunity to be heard with appropriate Department officials
or staff, the Contract may be terminated by the Commissioner or his or her designee at the Contractor’s expense where
the Contractor is determined by the Commissioner or his or her designee to be non-responsible. In such event, the
Commissioner or his or her designee may complete the contractual requirements in any manner he or she may deem
advisable and pursue available legal or equitable remedies for breach.
XVIII. Permits
A. If applicable, the Contractor agrees to obtain all required permits, including but not limited to, local, state and federal
permits prior to the commencement of any project related work. The Contractor agrees that all work performed in
relation to the project by the Contractor or its agents, representatives, or contractors will comply with all relevant federal,
state and local laws, rules, regulations and standards, zoning and building codes, ordinances, operating certificates for
facilities, or licenses for an activity.
B. With respect to the project, the contractor certifies that is has complied, and shall continue to comply with all
requirements of the State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQRA). The Contractor agrees to provide all
environmental documents as may be required by the Department. The Contractor has notified, and shall continue to
notify, the Department of all actions proposed for complying with the environmental review requirements imposed by
SEQRA.
XIX.
Approvals
The Contractor agrees that the project will be performed in accordance with the condition of any applicable
administrative, judicial or governmental orders or approvals.
XX.
Site Access
If applicable, the Contractor represents it has or will obtain title to or sufficient interest in the project site, including
rights-of-way and necessary easements, before the start of the project to ensure undisturbed use and possession for
purposes of construction and completion of the project, as well as operation of the project throughout its useful life.
XXI.
Cost Overruns
If applicable, any cost overruns will not be paid by the Department and the Department is not committed to seeking
additional appropriations or re-appropriation of funds and will not be responsible for the maintenance and operation of
any facility which may be developed or equipment which may be purchased with the funds herein identified.
XXII.
Construction Plans
It is the Contractor’s responsibility (if applicable to the Project) to have all construction contract plans, specifications
and cost estimates certified by a professional engineer licensed to practice in the State of New York. All certified plans
and specifications shall become part of this Contract and shall be kept on the project site at all times.
XXIII. Payment and Reporting
A. The Contractor agrees to fully fund the Project and then seek reimbursement from the Department for eligible project
costs. The Department will not process final payment for this Contract, until the Department determines that the project
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was completed satisfactorily and upon receipt of all required final close-out payment documentation in accordance with
the direction and requirements described in Attachment D.
B. The Contractor will be entitled to receive reimbursement payments for work, projects, and/or services rendered as
detailed and described in Attachment C and Attachment D of this Contract. Claims for reimbursement must be
accompanied by such receipts and documents verifying expenditures as may be required by the Department and by the
Comptroller. Satisfactory documentation shall include, but is not limited to, signed copies of payment vouchers or
invoices, canceled checks/or the latest cumulative work-in-place estimate for each construction Contract, and any further
documentation as may be required by the Department and/or the Comptroller. The Department reserves the right, in its
sole discretion, to determine if the reimbursement request and accompanying documentation submitted by the
Contractor is in satisfactory form and substance. A final payment determination will be based upon the Department’s
review of the Contractor’s final voucher submission and reporting as described in Attachment D.
XXIV.
On-Site Inspections
The State, Department or authorized representatives will conduct a review of the Project funded from this Contract,
which may include on-site inspections, at a time that is satisfactory to the Department.
XXV.
Prohibition on Purchase of Tropical Hardwoods
The Contractor certifies and warrants that all wood products to be sued under this contract award will be in accordance
with, but not limited to, the specifications and provisions of Section 165 of the State Finance Law, (Use of Tropical
Hardwoods) which prohibits purchase and use of tropical hardwoods, unless specifically exempted, by the State of any
governmental agency or political subdivision or public benefit corporation. Qualification for an exemption under this
law will be the responsibility of the contractor to establish to meet with the approval of the State. In addition, when any
portion of this contract involving the use of woods, whether supply or installation, is to be performed by any
subcontractor, the prime Contractor will indicate and certify in the submitted bid proposal that the subcontractor has
been informed and is in compliance with specifications and provisions regarding use of tropical hardwoods as detailed
in § 165 State Finance Law. Any such use must meet with the approval of the State; otherwise, the bid may not be
considered responsive. Under bidder certifications, proof of qualification for exemption will be the responsibility of the
Contractor to meet with the approval of the State.
B)
PROGRAM SPECIFIC TERMS AND CONDITIONS
I.
Notices:
The Department’s authorized representative for the implementation of this Contract and for approval, direction and
receipt of all Project reports called for in this Contract is listed below. Whenever it is provided in this Contract that
notice must be given or other communications sent to the Department, the notices or communications must be in writing
and delivered or sent to the Department’s authorized representative at:
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation
Sally Rowland, Chief
Organics Reduction and Recycling, Division of Materials Management
615 Broadway, 9th Floor, Albany NY 12233-7253
518-402-8706
A copy of all legal notices shall be sent to:
General Counsel
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation
625 Broadway - 14th Floor
Albany, New York 12233-1500
The Contractor’s authorized representative for the implementation of this Contract is the person authorized in the
Resolution of Support for the contract. Notices or communications regarding this Contract should be in writing and
delivered or sent to the Contractor’s authorized representative at the address identified on the Face Page, with copies
sent to the Contractor’s contract administrator as identified in the contract application.
Notices delivered or sent shall be deemed for all purposes as notice to all persons who are Parties to this Contract as
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Department or Contractor.
II. Project Insurance Considerations
The Contractor agrees to procure and maintain at its own expense and without expense to the Department until final
acceptance by the Department of the services covered by this Contract, insurance of the kinds and amounts as
determined by the Department and based upon the project work plan. The insurance policies should be provided by
insurance companies licensed to do business in the State of New York. Any delay or time lost as a result of the
Contractor not having insurance required by the Contract shall not give rise to a delay claim or any other claim against
the Department.
Upon execution of this Contract, the Contractor shall furnish to the Department a certificate or certificates, satisfactory
to the Department, showing that it has complied with this Article. The insurance documentation shall provide that:
•
Liability and protective liability insurance policies shall provide primary and non-contributory coverage to the
NYS Department of Environmental Conservation for any claims arising from the Contractor’s Work under this
contract, or as a result of Contractor’s activities.
•
The State of New York, NYS Department of Environmental Conservation, its officers, agents and employees,
Division of Materials Management 615 Broadway, 9th Floor, Albany NY 12233-7253, shall be listed as
Certificate Holder on all liability insurance certificate(s), as additional insureds on endorsements(s) and on
additional supporting documentation.
•
The policies shall include a waiver of subrogation endorsement in favor of the Department as an additional
insured. The endorsement shall be on ISO Form Number CG 24 04 or a similar form with same modification to
the policy.
•
Policies shall not be changed or canceled until thirty (30) days prior written notice has been given to the
Department; as evidenced by an endorsement or declarations page.
•
Insurance documentation shall disclose any deductible, self-insured retention, aggregate limit or any exclusion to
the policy that materially changes the coverage required by the Contract.
•
Endorsements in writing must be added to and made part of the insurance contract for the purpose of changing the
original terms to reflect the revisions and additions as described. A copy of these endorsements must be provided
to the Department within a reasonable amount of time.
•
Applicable insurance policy number(s) reference on the ACORD form must be referenced in the supporting
documentation requested by the Department and supplied by the insurance company (e.g. endorsement page,
declarations page, etc.).
•
This Contract shall be void and of no effect unless the Contractor procures the required insurance policies and
maintains them until completion of the work or acceptance by the Department, whichever event is later.
The kinds and amounts of insurance required are as follows:
A. Workers’ Compensation coverage must be provided for work to be performed in New York State. The Contractor
shall provide and maintain full New York State coverage during the life of this contract for the benefit of such
employees as are required to be covered by the New York State Workers’ Compensation Law.
Evidence of Workers’ Compensation and Employers Liability coverage must be provided on one of the following
forms specified by the Chairman of the New York State Workers’ Compensation Board:
FORM #
FORM TITLE
C-105.2
Certificate of Workers’ Compensation Insurance
U-26.3
State Insurance Fund Version of the C-105.2 form
SI-12/ GSI-105.2
Certificate of Workers’ Compensation Self-Insurance
CE-200
Certificate of Attestation of Exemption – (no employees)
B. Disability Benefits coverage must be provided for work to be performed in New York State. The Contractor shall
provide and maintain coverage during the life of the contract for the benefit of such employees as are required to be
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covered by the New York State Disability Benefits Law. Any waiver of this requirement must be approved by the
Department of Environmental Conservation and will only be granted in unique or unusual circumstances.
Evidence of Disability Benefits coverage must be provided on one of the following forms specified by the Chairman
of the New York State Workers’ Compensation Board:
FORM #
FORM TITLE
DB-120.1
Certificate of Disability Benefit Insurance
DB-155
Certificate of Disability Benefit Self-Insurance
CE-200
Certificate of Attestation of Exemption – (no employees)
An ACORD form is NOT an acceptable proof of Workers' Compensation coverage. ALL OF THE ABOVE
REFERENCED FORMS, EXCEPT CE-200, SI-12 & DB-155 MUST NAME The State of New York and The
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, Division of Materials Management 615 Broadway,
9th Floor, Albany NY 12233-7253, as the Entity Requesting Proof of Coverage.
Additional information can be obtained at the Worker’s Compensation website:
http://www.wcb.ny.gov/content/main/Employers/Employers.jsp
Upon review of the scope of work outlined in the Grant Application by the Department, the following types of liability
insurance may be required:
C. Commercial General Liability Insurance with a limit of not less than $2,000,000 each occurrence, and $5,000,000
General aggregate. Such insurance shall cover liability arising from premises operations, independent contractors,
products-completed operations, broad form property damage, personal and advertising injury, cross liability assumed
in a contract (including tort liability of another assumed in a contract). Limits may be provided through a
combination of primary and umbrella/excess liability policies. The CGL aggregate shall be endorsed to apply on a per
project basis for construction contracts.
D. Business Automobile Liability with a limit of not less than $1,000,000 each accident. Such insurance shall cover
liability arising out of any registered motor vehicle including owned, leased, hired and non-owned vehicles. If the
Contractor does not own, rent or lease any registered vehicles and will not be using any vehicles on State Land proof
of Business Automobile Liability Insurance shall not be required for this Contract. The Contractor shall assume full
responsibility and liability that owners and operators of any registered vehicles entering State Land to conduct work
under this contract carry the same Business Automobile Liability Insurance of the kinds and amounts listed above.
NYS Department of Environmental Conservation reserves the right to request proof of the same.
E. Environmental Liability with a limit of not less than $1,000,000 providing primary coverage for bodily injury and
property damage, including loss of use of damaged property or of property that has not been physically injured. Such
policy shall provide coverage for actual, alleged or threatened emission, discharge, dispersal, seepage, release or
escape of pollutants, including any loss, cost or expense incurred as a result of any cleanup of pollutants or in the
investigation, settlement or defense of any claim, suit, or proceedings against the Department of Environmental
Conservation arising from the Contractor’s Work.
F. Professional Liability Insurance includes coverage for its negligent act, error or omission in rendering or failing to
render professional services required by this contract arising out of specifications, installation, modification,
abatement, replacement or approval of products, materials or processes containing pollutants, and the failure to advise
of or detect the existence or the proportions of pollutants. The Contractor, any subcontractor or supplier retained by
the Contractor to work on the contract shall procure and maintain during and for a period of three (3) years after
completion of this contract, Professional Liability Insurance in the amount of $1,000,000. The professional liability
insurance may be issued on a claims-made policy form, in which case the Contractor shall purchase at its sole
expense, extended Discovery Clause coverage of up to three (3) years after work is completed if coverage is cancelled
or not renewed.
G. Marine Protection & Indemnity: Anytime the activity involves work on navigable water or the work is connected to
water related activities, the Contractor shall procure Marine Protection & Indemnity and Hull and Machinery
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coverage, if available. Hull and Machinery coverage shall be provided for the total value of the watercraft or
equipment. The Contractor shall obtain Protective and Indemnity Liability insurance for all marine operations under
the contract, with a minimum $2,000,000 limit.
Should the Contractor engage a subcontractor, the Contractor shall impose the insurance requirements of this document
on the subcontractor. Contractor shall determine the required insurance types and limits, commensurate with the work of
the Subcontractor. The Contractor will maintain the certificate or certificates and endorsements for all subcontractors
hired as part of the Contractor’s records.
ATTACHMENT B-1(A) - EXPENDITURE BASED BUDGET (AMENDMENT)
SUMMARY
CATEGORY OF EXPENSE
1. Personal Services
a) Salary
b) Fringe
2. Non Personal Services
a) Contractual Services
b) Travel
c) Equipment
d) Space/Property & Utilities
e) Operating Expenses
f) Other
Subtotal
Subtotal
TOTAL
PROJECT NAME:
CONTRACTOR SFS PAYEE NAME:
CONTRACT PERIOD:
From:
To:
GRANT FUNDS
MATCH
FUNDS
OTHER
FUNDS
MATCH %
TOTAL
CURRENT
BUDGET
CHANGE
REVISED
BUDGET
AMENDMENT VERSION NUMBER:
2018 Food Scraps Reduction
CROTON-ON-HUDSON VILLAGE OF
10/01/2019
09/30/2024
$4,992.00
$0.00
$4,992.00
$0.00
$0.00
$9,340.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$9,340.00
$14,332.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$4,992.00
$0.00
$4,992.00
$0.00
$0.00
$9,340.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$9,340.00
$14,332.00
$1,248.00
$0.00
$1,248.00
$3,047.28
$0.00
$7,540.00
$0.00
$0.00
$6,000.00
$16,587.28
$17,835.28
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$6,240.00
$0.00
$6,240.00
$3,047.28
$0.00
$16,880.00
$0.00
$0.00
$6,000.00
$25,927.28
$32,167.28
%
%
%
%
%
%
%
%
%
%
%
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ATTACHMENT B-1 EXPENDITURE BASED BUDGET
PERSONAL SERVICES DETAIL
SALARY
TOTAL
NUMBER OF
MONTHS FUNDED
POSITION TITLE
STANDARD
WORK WEEK
(HOURS)
PERCENT OF
EFFORT
FUNDED
ANNUALIZED
SALARY PER
POSITION
site manager
$6,240.00
$3,120.00
traffic manager
$6,240.00
$3,120.00
TOTAL FRINGE
$6,240.00
$0.00
$6,240.00
PERSONAL SERVICES TOTAL
Subtotal
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NON-PERSONAL SERVICES DETAIL
TOTAL
CONTRACTUAL SERVICES - TYPE/DESCRIPTION
Commercial Carter
$3,047.28
$3,047.28
TOTAL
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NON-PERSONAL SERVICES DETAIL
TOTAL
TRAVEL - TYPE/DESCRIPTION
TOTAL
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TOTAL
EQUIPMENT - TYPE/DESCRIPTION
Weighing Station
$13,880.00
scrap caddies
$2,000.00
Educational literature
$1,000.00
$16,880.00
TOTAL
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TOTAL
SPACE/PROPERTY EXPENSES: OWN - TYPE/DESCRIPTION
TOTAL
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TOTAL
OPERATING EXPENSES - TYPE/DESCRIPTION
none beyond those previously delineated elsewhere
$0.00
$0.00
TOTAL
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TOTAL
OTHER - TYPE/DESCRIPTION
materials and initial setup work performed by Dept. of Public Works
$6,000.00
$6,000.00
TOTAL
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JUSTIFICATION
ATTACHMENT B-1 (A) EXPENDITURE BASED BUDGET (AMENDMENT)
Please provide a justification for the amendments herein:
Time Extension is acceptable and approved.
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ATTACHMENT C - WORK PLAN
SUMMARY
PROJECT NAME:
CONTRACTOR SFS PAYEE NAME:
CONTRACT PERIOD:
From:
To:
Project Summary: A high-level overview of the project, including the overall goal and desired outcomes.
2018 Food Scraps Reduction
CROTON-ON-HUDSON VILLAGE OF
10/01/2019
09/30/2024
Summary
The goal is to develop a program to harvest residential food scraps and convert it to compost using a new nearby commercial composting facility. If successful, the
pilot program could be expanded to include many more residences and some commercial sources of food scraps (e.g., restaurants). A collection facility would be
set up at an existing easily accessible municipal lot (an aerial photo is provided with this application) for residents to deliver their scraps in compostable bags once a
week between 9 AM and 3 PM on Saturdays,, Thereafter, a local carter would pick up the scraps from toters at the site and transport it 8 miles to the new
commercial composting site. The initial pilot program would be limited to 50 participants.
Background
At present, all organic waste discarded by residences is mixed with non-recyclable materials and brought to the Charles Point Resource Recovery Facility in
Peekskill, NY, a commercial incinerator that handles over a thousand tons of waste per day from many Westchester communities. While some residents compost
their food waste at their homes, the vast majority (many of whom live in apartments) do not. We plan to provide an easy way for them to gather, handle, and
dispose of such waste through a 6-month pilot program. If successful, we will then develop a more robust program that may include separation and curbside pickup
of food scraps from residents that wish to participate. If feasible, that program could include scraps from local restaurants, school cafeterias, street fairs, and group
homes (e.g., senior housing). Both local supermarkets already ship their food waste to commercial facilities that harvest it for animal feed and composting, and
would not participate.
A portion of a Village-owned lot central to the community and easily accessed by car would be used to securely house and maintain six 96-gallon toters (designed to
be easily lifted by a commercial carter with appropriate equipment) that would be weekly emptied into a transfer vehicle. That vehicle would make the 8-mile
journey to Sustainable Materials Management, Inc., (https://smmcompost.com), a commercial composting facility being built in Cortlandt Manor, NY (just south of
Peekskill, NY) wherein the food waste (in compostable bags) would enter its composters. The resulting compost would be sold by SMM to farms, nurseries, and
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others for their use.
Personnel, Agencies, and Job Descriptions
The Village would provide in-kind services by utilizing its personnel, property, and communication channels (newsletter, website, email lists, signage) to assist,
inform, and promote the program. Its Department of Public Works (DPW) would prepare a portion of its lot on Municipal Place (adjacent to NY Route 9) to hold
industrial grade plastic pallets upon which the toters and a utility shed would be placed. DPW personnel would modify the toters to minimize issues of odor, animal
access, and ensure closure after the bags are deposited into them.
Primary personnel for this project would consist of:
- A site manager (a part-time Village employee) would:
- receive 6-gallon compost caddies each containing compostable bags of food scraps at the drop-off site; each caddy would be numbered to identify its owner
- in a utility shed dedicated to this purpose, weigh each caddy and enter that data onto a paper record sheet to be weekly provided to the assistant to the Village
Manager
- oversee the site during its open time (Saturdays between 9 AM and 3PM) and be responsible for securing the utility shed
- keep the drop-off site clean and tidy
- A traffic manager (a part-time Village employee) would:
- direct traffic in and out of the lot
- as needed, receive the caddies at participants’ cars in order to minimize he need for them to park in the lot, which could create problems due to its size, shape, and
roadway access.
- A program development manager (an unpaid volunteer from the Croton Climate Initiative, assisted by other members of that group) would:
- inform and recruit participants via various communication methods including social media, flyer distribution, presentations to interested groups (e.g., churches),
letters to the editor of local papers, and interviews with local radio and TV stations
- in conjunction with the Village’s chartered Sustainability Committee, create a flyer handout to assist the above
- coordinate drop-off times among participants to minimize traffic issues
- distribute and log compost caddies used to hold and transport compostable scrap bags
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- distribute and log 2-gallon countertop compost caddies to hold the bags during filling and 6-gallon transport caddies to move the scrap bags by car to the drop-off
site
- receive copies of the weekly drop-off reports and enter their data into an Excel spreadsheet designed to track weekly, monthly, and overall progress
- provide a monthly report on the progress of the project to the Village's Sustainability Committee
- the Village Manager’s office and Department of Public Works (DPW) would:
- manage a contract with a local carter to weekly empty the toters into its truck and bring the scrap bags to the Cortlandt composting facility
- supervise and pay the two part-time employees (site and traffic managers)
- modify, maintain, and secure the on-site equipment
- promote the program by printing flyers, using its media channels, etc.
- purchase, receive, and set up all non-disposable site equipment (toters, scale, pallets, utility shed, locks)
- maintain records of all expenditures
- Program participants would:
- inform and recruit participants
- enforce rules of the composting facility regarding allowable scrap contents
- purchase acceptable compostable bags for their own use and/or for others
- participate in the program by bringing their food scraps to the drop-off site
- assist the program development manager as needed
- Members of Croton’s Sustainability Committee (all unpaid volunteers) would:
- assist with program development, information, contacts, etc.
- assist with production of a flyer acceptable to the Village Manager
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- via a survey that includes other issues, assess the Village community’s interest in a larger food scrap program, if the pilot is deemed successful.
Volunteers from the Croton Climate Initiative (CCI) would:
- employ a number of actions to inform the local residents of the food scrap composting program and encourage involvement.
- create an informational flyer describing the program and how to get involved.
- distribute it through social media, including via our active Facebook page and website.
- recruit participants through local environmental and civic groups, e.g., PTA, scouts, local churches/temples.
- at our local library, host a public educational discussion explaining the program.
- work with our village officials to robo-call and eblast local residents promoting this free event.
- highlight the composting program at an EcoSummit event we are hosting in April with other groups wherein engagement will be encouraged.
- when we have met the goal of 50 involved participants, host an additional information event for them.
- prepare simple forms describing the program process, including clear guidelines to avoid contamination of the food scrap stream.
- develop email and phone lists of participants and set up a phone-based Q&A process to respond to their questions/issues. The email list will be used to periodically
inform and encourage participants and to secure their ongoing feedback. CCI meets twice a month, allowing us to quickly address issues, concerns, and successes.
Upon completion of the 6-month pilot program, the Village Manager and its Sustainability Committee would evaluate the viability of expanding the program to
possibly include facilities producing organic waste (e.g., schools, restaurants, markets) that is presently part of the Village’s non-recyclable waste stream.
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ATTACHMENT C - WORK PLAN
DETAIL
Develop Pilot Program - to recruit participants to gather, package, deliver food scraps for subsequent composting
Objective
Tasks
Formulate Pilot Program - Create/promote program methods and rules for organizing residential participants toward collecting, packaging, and delivering food
scraps to a defined drop-off site wherein they would be collected for transport to a commercial composting facility
1.1
Performance Measures
Recruitment - Recruit (via promotions, education, survey) 50 residential families to participate in the 6-month program.
1.1.1
Create Drop-off Facility - Open facility for receiving, weighing, gathering of food scraps for carter pickup
Objective
Tasks
Construct Facility - Secure and install the scale, weighing shed, fencing, toter bases, etc.
2.1
Performance Measures
Facility ready for use - First facility weigh-in is successful with full participation and data collection.
2.1.1
Tracking - Collect and track scrap quantities
Objective
Tasks
Building collection data base - Each participant's weekly scrap drop-off will be weighed and catalogued to assess participation and tonnage of scraps sent for
composting.
3.1
Performance Measures
Supplying data to Village Officials and DEC - Final report accepted by the Village's Sustainability Committee, Village Board of Trustees, and DEC.
3.1.1
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A. Advance Payment, Initial Payment and Recoupment Language (if applicable):
1. The State Agency will make an advance payment to the Contractor, during the initial period, in the amount of ___
percent (___%) the budget as set forth in the most recently approved applicable Attachment B form (Budget).
4. Recoupment of any advance payment(s) or initial payment(s) shall be recovered by crediting (___%) of subsequent
claims and such claims will be reduced until the advance or initial payment is fully recovered within the contract period.
3. Scheduled advance payments shall be due in accordance with an approved payment schedule as follows:
In full consideration of contract services to be performed the State Agency agrees to pay and the Contractor agrees to accept a
sum not to exceed the amount noted on the Face Page hereof. All payments shall be in accordance with the budget contained in
the applicable Attachment B form (Budget), which is attached hereto.
I.
PAYMENT PROVISIONS
Period
Amount
Due Date
ATTACHMENT D
PAYMENT AND REPORTING SCHEDULE
2. The State Agency will make an initial payment to the Contractor in the amount of ___ percent (___%) of the annual
budget as set forth in the most recently approved applicable Attached B form (Budget). This payment will be no later
than ___ days from the beginning of the budget period.
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Due Date
Expenditure Period Dates
Number of Days/Claims:
Claiming Frequency:
Quarterly Reimbursement
From
To
B. Interim and/or Final Claims for Reimbursement
For Quarterly, Monthly and Biannual Reimbursement Claim Frequency, the above field represents the number of days
after the claim period that the claim is due to the State from the Grantee.
For Interim Reimbursement as Requested by Contractor the Number of Days/Claims is not applicable.
For all other selected Claim Frequency, the Number of Days/Claims represents the number of claims due under the
contract and listed in the table below.
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II. REPORTING PROVISIONS
A. Expenditure-Based Reports (select the applicable report type):
Narrative/Qualitative Report
Statistical/Quantitative Report
Expenditure Report
Final Report
Consolidated Fiscal Report (CFR)
X
X
X
The Contractor will submit the CFR on an annual basis, in accordance with the time frames
designated in the CFR manual. For New York City contractors, the due date shall be May 1
of each year; for Upstate and Long Island contractors, the due date shall be November 1 of
each year.
The Contractor will submit, on a quarterly basis, not later than 30 days from the end of the quarter, the report
described in Section III(G)(2)(a)(i) of the Master Contract
The Contractor will submit, on a quarterly basis, not later than ___ days from the end of the quarter, the report
described in Section III(G)(2)(a)(ii) of the Master Contract.
The Contractor will submit, on a quarterly basis, not later than 30 days after the end date for which
reimbursement is being claimed, the report described in Section III(G)(2)(a)(iii) of the Master Contract.
The Contractor will submit the final report as described in Section III(G)(2)(a)(iv) of the Master Contract, no
later than 60 days after the end of the contract period.
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The Consolidated Fiscal Reporting System is a standardized electronic reporting method accepted by Office of Alcoholism & Substance Services,
Office of Mental Health, Office of Persons with Developmental Disabilities and the State Education Department, consisting of schedules which, in
different combinations, capture financial information for budgets, quarterly and/or mid-year claims, an annual cost report, and a final claim. The
CFR, which must be submitted annually, is both a year-end cost report and a year-end claiming document.
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B. Progress-Based Reports
1. Progress Reports
2. Final Progress Report
C. Other Reports
The Contractor shall provide reports in accordance with the form, content and schedule as set forth in Table 1.
The Contractor shall provide the report described in Section III(G)(2)(b)(i) of the Master Contract in accordance with
the forms and in the format provided by the State Agency, summarizing the work performed during the contract period
(See Table 1 below for the annual schedule).
Final scheduled payment will not be due until ___ days after completion of agency's audit of the final expenditures
report/documentation showing total grant expenses submitted by vendor with its final invoice. Deadline for
submission of the final report is ___. The agency shall complete its audit and notify vendor of the results no later than
___. The Contractor shall submit the report not later than ___ days from the end of the contract.
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Due Date
PERIOD COVERED
10/30/2019
11/30/2022
09/30/2022
TABLE 1 - REPORTING SCHEDULE
PROGRESS REPORT #
III. SPECIAL PAYMENT AND REPORTING PROVISIONS
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