Item 15 - Cooperative Agreement Regarding First Street Multimodal Boulevard Study

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Exhibit B – Flow-Down Provisions Cooperative Agreement No. C-4-2053 3. Scope of Work and Sub-Recipient’s Responsibilities c. Sub-Recipient must demonstrate a clear and significant nexus to all the REAP 2.0 Goals and Objectives, as described in Section 9 of this MOU, and must carry out the Projects to meet the REAP 2.0 Goals and Objectives. Any lack of action or action inconsistent with REAP 2.0 Goals and Objectives may result in review and could be subject to modification of funding, termination of this MOU, and repayment of the Grant Funds. e. As a recipient of federal and state funds, SCAG has the responsibility for ensuring that its procurement process complies with all applicable federal, state and funding requirements. For all agreements entered into containing funds provided under this MOU or to perform work under this MOU, Sub-Recipient shall procure in compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations. f. The term “Consultant(s)” shall hereinafter refer to all entities that Sub-Recipient procures, manages, or otherwise enters into contracts or agreements with, in furtherance of the Projects or this MOU regardless of the timing, nature of service/work provided or type of organization, including but not limited to government entities, political subdivisions, subrecipients, consultants, contractors, service providers, suppliers, independent contractors, professionals, managers, architects, engineers, and subcontractors. g. Upon request, Sub-Recipient shall provide information to the SCAG Project Manager regarding any existing solicitation including but not limited to Requests for Proposals, Invitation for Bids, Request for Qualifications, and Requests for Quotation (collectively “RFP”). For new RFPs developed or finalized after the Effective Date of this MOU, Sub- Recipient shall provide information to the SCAG Project Manager and obtain SCAG Project Manager’s written approval on any final RFP prior to its issuance. SCAG may require documentation of RFPs and Notices to Proceed before approval of invoice reimbursement. k. Any and all notices, reports, or other communications required by this MOU, including but not limited to invoices, accounting reports, supporting documentation, and monitoring reports, shall be submitted under the penalty of perjury. 5. Funding e. Any costs for which Sub-Recipient receives reimbursement or credit that is determined by a subsequent audit or other review by either SCAG, HCD, other State authorities or federal cognizant agency to be ineligible or otherwise unallowable, are to be repaid by Sub-Recipient within thirty (30) calendar days of Sub-Recipient receiving notice or a written demand for reimbursement from SCAG. Such repayment may include interest, penalties or related fees, as determined by HCD or other State authorities. Should Sub-Recipient fail to reimburse unallowable costs due to SCAG within thirty (30) calendar days of demand, or within such other period as may be agreed between both parties hereto, SCAG is authorized to withhold and/or off-set future payments to Sub-Recipient. 2 | Page