SCO ID: 2100- 23APPO9
STATE OF CALIFORNIA- DEPARTMENT OF GENERAL SERVICES
ST ANDARD AGREEMENT
STD 213 ( Rev. 04/ 2020)
I. This Agreement is entered into between the Contracting Agency and the Contractor named below:
CONTRACTING AGENCY NAME
Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control
CONTRACTOR NAME
City of Chula Vista through the Chula Vista Police Department
2. The term of this Agreement is:
ST ART DATE
AGREEMENT NUMBER
23- APPO9
PtlRCHASING ALITHORITY NUMBER ( lfApplicable)
ABC- 2100
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4. The parties agree to comply with the terms and conditions of the following exhibits, which are bythis reference made a part ofthe Agreement.
Exhibits Title Pages
Exhibit A Scope of Work 2
Exhibit B Budget Detail and Payment Provisions 3
Exhibit C " General Terms and Conditions 4
Exhibit D Special Terms and Conditions 1
Attachment RFP Scope of Work 10
Items shown with ari asterisk ('), are hereby incorporated by reference and made part of this agreement as if attached hereto.
These documents can beviewed at https:// www. dgs. ca. gov/ OLS/ Resources
SCO ID: 2100- 23APPO9
STATE OF CALIFORNIA - DEPARTMENT OF GENERAL SERVICES
ST ANDARD AGREEMENT
STD 213 ( Rev. 04/ 2020)
IN WITNESSWHEREOF, THIS AGREEMENT HASBEEfSI EXECUTED BYTHEPARTIESHERETO.
AGREEMENT NUMBER
23- APPO9
PURCHASING AUTHORITY NLIMBER ( lfApplicable)
ABC- 2100
CONTRACTOR
CONTRACTOR NAME ( if otherthan an individual, state whether a corporation, partnership, etc.) itv of (, hiila Vista thrniinh thp Chiila Vista Pnlir. p r) pnartmsnt CONTRACTORBljSINESS ADDRESS
315 Fourth Avenue
CITY
Chula Vista
STATE
CA
ZIP
91910
PRINTED NAME OF PERSON SIGNING
Roxana Kennedy
TITLE
Chief
CONTRACTOR AUTHORIZED SIGNATURE DATE SIGNED
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
CONTRACTING AGENCYNAME
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CONTRACTING AGENCY ADDRESS
3927 Lennane Drive
CITY
Sacramento
STATE
CA
ZIP
95834
PRINTED NAME OF PERSON SIGNING
Pattye Baker
TITLE
Chief, Business Management Branch
CONTRACTING AGENCY AUTHORIZED SIGNATURE DATE SIGNED
CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF GENERAL SERVICES APPROVAL EXEMPTION ( lfApplicable)
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EXHIBITA
SCOPEOF WORK
I. SCOPEOF WORK
Contractoragrees to implementthe Departmentof AlcoholicBeverageControl (ABC), AlcoholPolicing Partnershipprogram. This programis intendedto workwith law enforcementagenciesto developan effective, comprehensiveand strategicapproachto eliminatethe crime and publicnuisanceproblems associatedwith problemalcoholicbeverageoutlets.
Contractoragreesto implementABC’s MinorDecoy, ShoulderTap Programsand conductInformed MerchantsPreventingAlcohol-RelatedCrime Tendencies (IMPACT) Inspections. Theseprograms target both ABC licensedpremisesand individualswho furnishalcoholicbeveragesto the underage operators. Theprojectis targetedto reduceunderagedrinkingand the resultantDUI drivinginjuries and fatalities, and/or propertydamages, reduceyouth accessto alcoholicbeveragesthroughthe educationof licensee(s), enforcementinterventionand the impressionsof omnipresenceof law enforcement. In addition, Contractoragreesto the followinggoals:
1. The operationperiodof the grant is July 1, 2023 throughJune 30, 2024.
2. Contractoragreesto raisepublicawarenessthat selling, servingand/or furnishingalcoholic beveragesto individualsundertwenty-one years old is a criminalviolationthat will be prosecutedby local city and district attorneys.
3. MinorDecoyoperationsare designedto educateand deterlicensedlocationsfrom selling/furnishingalcoholto minors. Contractoragreesto conductMinor Decoy Operationsat both On-Sale” and “Off-Sale” licensedestablishmentswithinthe operationperiodof the grant.
4. ShoulderTap operationsare used to detect and deter adult furnishersoutsideof a licensed business. Contractoragreesto conductShoulderTap Operationsat “Off-Sale” licensedlocationsto apprehendadultsthat are unaffiliatedwith the licensedbusinessesand who are purchasingalcohol for minorsoutsideof the storeswithin the operationperiodof the grant.
5. InformedMerchantsPreventingAlcohol-RelatedCrimeTendencies (IMPACT) primarygoal is to educatelicensee’s on alcoholrelatedlaws to help reducealcohol-relatedcrimein and around licensedpremises. Contractoragreesto conductvisits and inspectionsof licensedpremises identifyingareasof non-complianceat “On-Sale” and “Off-Sale” licensedlocationswithinthe operationperiodof the grant.
II. GOALSAND OBJECTIVES
1. Conductat leastfive (5) MinorDecoyoperations.
2. Conductat least five (5) ShoulderTap operations, includingparticipatingin the Statewideoperation conductedby ABC.
3. Conductat least five (5) IMPACT (InformedMerchantsPreventingAlcohol-RelatedCrime Tendencies) operations.
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4. Conductat least three (3) undercoverminor in possessionoperationsat the Amphitheater.
5. Providepress/social media releaseson grant enforcementactivities.
A. To announcethe startof the program;
B. At the conclusionof eachMinorDecoyOperationhas beenheld (to announcethe numberof licensedpremiseswho sold to the minor decoy)
C. At the conclusionof eachShoulderTap Operationhas beenheld (to announcethe numberof adultsarrestedfor purchasingalcoholicbeveragesfor the decoy).
7. Contractorwill fax (916) 419-2599 or email each press releaseto the Department’s Public InformationOfficer ([email protected]) as soonas it is released.
8. Contractoragreesin all press releases, in additionto any creditsthe agencywishesto give, will includethe followingstatement: “This projectis partof the Departmentof AlcoholicBeverage Control’s AlcoholPolicingPartnership.”
Contractoragreesto completeand submitmonthlyreports, on a formatdesignedand providedby the Departmentof AlcoholicBeverageControldue no later than 15thof the followingmonth.
III. PROJECTREPRESENTATIVES
The projectrepresentativesduringthe term of this agreementwill be:
ChulaVista Police Department
TylerSinclair, Detective
315 FourthAvenue
ChulaVista, CA 91910
619) 409-5852
[email protected]
Departmentof AlcoholicBeverageControl
BrandonShotwell, SupervisingAgentin Charge
3927LennaneDrive, Suite100
Sacramento, CA 95834
916) 419-2329
[email protected]
Directall fiscal inquiriesto:
ChulaVistaPoliceDepartment
BryantShimizu, ManagementAnalyst
315 FourthAvenue
ChulaVista, CA 91910
619) 409-5467
[email protected]
Departmentof AlcoholicBeverageControl
KristineOkino, Grant Coordinator
3927LennaneDrive, Suite100
Sacramento, CA 95834
[email protected]
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EXHIBITB
BUDGETDETAILANDPAYMENTPROVISIONS
I. INVOICINGAND PAYMENT
For servicessatisfactorilyrenderedand uponreceiptand approvalof the invoice, the Departmentof AlcoholicBeverageControlagreesto pay a monthlypaymentof approvedreimbursablecosts per the BudgetDetail of personnelovertimeand benefits (actual cost) and/or allowablecosts.
Invoicesshallclearlyreferencethis contractnumber (23-APP09) and mustnot exceedthe contracttotal authorizedamountof $75,000.00. Invoicesare to be submittedby the 15thof everymonth, on the prescribedform designedby the Departmentof AlcoholicBeverageControl.
Submitto: Departmentof AlcoholicBeverageControl
Attn: KristineOkino, GrantCoordinator
3927LennaneDrive
Sacramento, California95834
Paymentshallbe madein arrearswithin30 daysfromthe receiptof an undisputedinvoice. Nothing containedhereinshall prohibitadvancepaymentsas authorizedby Item 2100-101-3036, BudgetAct, Statuesof 2023.
Contractorunderstandsin orderto be eligiblefor reimbursement; cost mustbe incurredon or after the effectivedate of the project, July 1, 2023 and on or before the projectterminationdate, June 30, 2024.
Revisionsto the “Scope of Work” and the “BudgetDetail” may be requestedby a changerequestletter submittedby the Contractor. If approved, the revisedGrantScopeof Workand/or BudgetDetail supersedesand replacesthe previousgrant and will initiatean amendment. No revisionscan exceed allottedamountas shownon the BudgetDetail. Thetotalamountof the grantmustremainunchanged.
Contractoragreesto refundto the Stateany amountsclaimedfor reimbursementand paidto Contractorwhich are later disallowedby the State after audit or inspectionof recordsmaintainedby the Contractor.
Onlythe costsdisplayedin the BudgetDetailare authorizedfor reimbursementby the Stateto Contractorunder this agreement. Any other costs incurredby Contractorin the performanceof this agreementare the sole responsibilityof Contractor.
Title shall be reservedto the State for any State-furnishedor State-financedpropertyauthorizedby the Statewhichis not fully consumedin the performanceof thisagreement. Contractoris responsiblefor the care, maintenance, repair, and protectionof any suchproperty. Inventoryrecordsshallbe maintainedby Contractorand submittedto the State upon request. All such propertyshall be returned to the State upon the expirationof this grant unlessthe State otherwisedirects.
Priorapprovalby the Statein writingis requiredfor the location, costs, dates, agenda, instructors, instructionalmaterials, and attendeesat any reimbursabletrainingseminar, workshopor conference, and overany reimbursablepublicityor educationalmaterialsto be madeavailablefor distribution.
Contractoris requiredto acknowledgethe supportof the Statewheneverpublicizingthe workunderthis grant in any media.
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II. BUDGETDETAIL
COSTCATEGORY TOTALCOST
A. Personnel Services
Overtime
Officer ($84.10/hour @ 450 hours) $ 37,845.00
Agent ($94.82/hour @ 160 hours) $ 15,171.00
Sergeant ($112.78/hour@ 100 hours) $ 11,278.00
Benefits – (1.45%) $ 706.00
TOTALPersonnel $ 65,000.00
B. Operating Expenses (receipts required)
Buy Money $ 2,500.00
TOTALOperating $ 2,500.00
C. Equipment (receipts required, must be purchased by 12/31) SurveillanceEquipment (must seekapproval) $ 2,500.00
TOTALEquipment $ 2,500.00
D. Travel Costs
Registration, transportation, per diem, lodging $ 2,500.00 TOTAL Travel $ 2,500.00
GRANTTOTAL $ 75,000.00
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III. BUDGETCONTINGENCYCLAUSE
It is mutuallyagreedthat if the BudgetAct of the currentyearand/or any subsequentyearscovered under this Agreementdoes not appropriatesufficientfunds for the program, this Agreementshall be of no furtherforceand effect. In this event, the Stateshallhaveno liabilityto pay any fundswhatsoeverto Contractoror to furnishany otherconsiderationsunderthis Agreementand Contractorshallnot be obligatedto performany provisionsof this Agreement.
If fundingfor any fiscalyearis reducedor deletedby the BudgetAct for purposesof this program, the State shall have the option to either cancel this Agreementwith no liabilityoccurringto the State, or offer an agreementamendmentto Contractorto reflect the reducedamount.
IV. PROMPTPAYMENTCLAUSE
Paymentwill be madein accordancewith, and withinthe timespecifiedin, GovernmentCodeChapter
4.5, commencingwith Section927.
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EXHIBITC
GENERALTERMSANDCONDITIONS
1. APPROVAL: This Agreementis of no forceor effectuntilsignedby bothpartiesand approvedby the Departmentof GeneralServices, if required. Contractormay not commenceperformanceuntil such approvalhas beenobtained.
2. AMENDMENT: No amendmentor variationof the termsof this Agreementshallbe valid unlessmade in writing, signedby the parties and approvedas required. No oral understandingor Agreementnot incorporatedin the Agreementis bindingon any of the parties.
3. ASSIGNMENT: This Agreementis not assignableby the Contractor, either in whole orin part, withoutthe consentof the Statein the formof a formalwrittenamendment.
4. AUDIT: Contractoragreesthat the awardingdepartment, the Departmentof General Services, the Bureauof StateAudits, or theirdesignatedrepresentativeshallhavethe right to reviewand to copyany recordsand supportingdocumentationpertainingto the performanceof this Agreement. Contractoragreesto maintainsuch recordsfor possible audit for a minimumof three (3) years after final payment, unlessa longer periodof records retentionis stipulated. Contractoragreesto allowthe auditor(s) accessto suchrecords duringnormalbusinesshours and to allow interviewsof any employeeswho might reasonablyhave informationrelatedto such records. Further, Contractoragreesto includea similarrightof the Stateto auditrecordsand interviewstaffin any subcontractrelatedto performanceof this Agreement. (Gov. Code §8546.7, Pub. ContractCode §10115et seq., CCR Title 2, Section1896).
5. INDEMNIFICATION: Contractoragreesto indemnify, defendand saveharmlessthe State, its officers, agentsand employeesfrom any and all claimsand lossesaccruingor resulting to any and all contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, laborers, and any other person, firm or corporationfurnishingor supplyingworkservices, materials, or suppliesin connectionwith the performanceof this Agreement, and from any and all claimsand losses accruingor resultingto any person, firm or corporationwho may be injuredor damagedby Contractorin the performanceof thisAgreement.
6. DISPUTES: Contractorshallcontinuewith the responsibilitiesunderthis Agreementduringanydispute.
7. TERMINATIONFORCAUSE: The Statemayterminatethis Agreementand be relieved of any paymentsshouldthe Contractorfail to performthe requirementsof this Agreement at the time and in the mannerhereinprovided. In the event of such terminationthe State mayproceedwith the workin any mannerdeemedproperby the State. All coststo the Stateshall bedeductedfrom any sum due the Contractorunder this Agreementand the balance, if any, shall be paid to the Contractorupon demand.
8. INDEPENDENTCONTRACTOR: Contractor, and the agentsand employeesof Contractor, in the performanceof this Agreement, shallact in an independentcapacity and not as officersor employeesor agentsof theState.
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9. RECYCLINGCERTIFICATION: The Contractorshall certify in writingunder penaltyof perjury, the minimum, if not exact, percentageof post-consumermaterialas definedin the PublicContractCodeSection12200, in products, materials, goods, or suppliesofferedor sold to the State regardlessof whetherthe productmeets the requirementsof Public ContractCode Section12209. With respectto printer or duplicationcartridgesthat comply with the requirementsof Section12156(e), the certificationrequiredby this subdivisionshall specifythat the cartridgesso comply (Pub. ContractCode §12205).
10. NON-DISCRIMINATIONCLAUSE: Duringthe performanceof this Agreement, Contractor and its subcontractorsshallnot denythe contract’s benefitsto any personon the basisof race, religiouscreed, color, nationalorigin, ancestry, physicaldisability, mentaldisability, medicalcondition, geneticinformation, maritalstatus, sex, gender, genderidentity, gender expression, age, sexualorientation, or militaryand veteranstatus, nor shalltheydiscriminate unlawfullyagainstany employeeor applicantfor employmentbecauseof race, religious creed, color, nationalorigin, ancestry, physicaldisability, mentaldisability, medicalcondition, geneticinformation, maritalstatus, sex, gender, genderidentity, genderexpression, age, sexualorientation, or militaryand veteranstatus. Contractorshall insurethat the evaluation and treatmentof employeesand applicantsfor employmentare free of such discrimination.
Contractorand subcontractorsshallcomplywith the provisionsof the Fair Employmentand HousingAct (Gov. Code §12900et seq.), the regulationspromulgatedthereunder (Cal.
Code Regs., tit. 2, §11000 et seq.), the provisionsof Article9.5, Chapter1, Part 1, Division 3, Title 2 of the GovernmentCode (Gov. Code §§11135-11139.5), and the regulationsor standardsadoptedby the awardingstateagencyto implementsucharticle. Contractorshall permitaccessby representativesof the Departmentof Fair Employmentand Housingand the awardingstate agencyupon reasonablenotice at any time during the normalbusiness hours, but in no caseless than24 hours’ notice, to suchof its books, records, accounts, and all othersourcesof informationand its facilitiesas saidDepartmentor Agencyshallrequire to ascertaincompliancewith this clause. Contractorand its subcontractorsshall give written noticeof theirobligationsunderthis clauseto labororganizationswith whichtheyhavea collectivebargainingor otheragreement. (See Cal. CodeRegs., tit. 2,§11105.) Contractorshall includethe nondiscriminationand complianceprovisionsof this clause in all subcontractsto performworkunderthe Agreement.
11. CERTIFICATIONCLAUSES: The CONTRACTORCERTIFICATIONCLAUSES containedin the documentCCC04/2017are herebyincorporatedby referenceand madea part of this Agreementby this referenceas if attachedhereto.
12. TIMELINESS: Timeis of the essencein thisAgreement.
13. COMPENSATION: The considerationto be paid Contractor, as providedherein, shallbe in compensationfor all of Contractor's expensesincurredin the performancehereof, includingtravel, per diem, and taxes, unlessotherwiseexpresslysoprovided.
14. GOVERNINGLAW: This contractis governedby and shall be interpretedin accordancewith the laws of the State of California.
15. ANTITRUSTCLAIMS: The Contractorby signingthisagreementherebycertifiesthat if theseservicesor goods are obtainedby meansof a competitivebid, the Contractorshall complywith the requirementsof the GovernmentCodesSectionsset outbelow.
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a. The GovernmentCode Chapteron Antitrustclaims containsthefollowingdefinitions:
1) " Publicpurchase" meansa purchaseby meansof competitivebids of goods, services, or materialsby the State or any of its politicalsubdivisionsor public agencieson whosebehalf the AttorneyGeneralmay bring an action pursuantto subdivision (c) of Section16750of the Businessand ProfessionsCode. 2) " Publicpurchasingbody" meansthe Stateor the subdivisionor agency makinga publicpurchase. GovernmentCode Section4550.
b. In submittinga bid to a publicpurchasingbody, the bidderoffersand agreesthat if the bid is accepted, it will assignto the purchasingbodyall rights, title, and interest in and to all causesof action it may have under Section4 of the ClaytonAct (15 U.S.C. Sec. 15) or underthe CartwrightAct (Chapter2 (commencingwith Section 16700) of Part 2 of Division7 of the Businessand ProfessionsCode), arisingfrom purchasesof goods, materials, or servicesby the bidderfor sale to the purchasing body pursuantto the bid. Such assignmentshall be made and becomeeffectiveat the timethe purchasingbodytendersfinal paymentto the bidder. GovernmentCode Section4552.
c. If an awardingbodyor publicpurchasingbodyreceives, eitherthroughjudgmentor settlement, a monetaryrecoveryfor a causeof actionassignedunderthis chapter, the assignorshall be entitledto receivereimbursementfor actual legal costs incurred and may, upondemand, recoverfromthe publicbodyany portionof the recovery, includingtrebledamages, attributableto overchargesthat werepaidby the assignor but were not paid by the publicbody as part of the bid price, less the expenses incurredin obtainingthat portionof the recovery. GovernmentCode Section4553. d. Upon demandin writing by the assignor, the assigneeshall, within one year from such demand, reassignthe cause of action assignedunder this part if the assignorhas beenor mayhavebeeninjuredby the violationof law for whichthe causeof action aroseand (a) the assigneehas not beeninjuredthereby, or (b) the assigneedeclines to file a court action for the cause of action. See GovernmentCode Section4554.
16. CHILDSUPPORTCOMPLIANCEACT: For any Agreementin excessof $100,000, the contractoracknowledgesin accordancewith PublicContractCode7110, that:
a. The contractorrecognizesthe importanceof child and familysupportobligations and shallfully complywith all applicablestateand federallaws relatingto childand familysupportenforcement, including, but not limitedto, disclosureof information and compliancewith earningsassignmentorders, as providedin Chapter8 commencingwith section 5200) of Part 5 of Division9 of the Family Code; and b. The contractor, to the bestof its knowledgeis fully complyingwith the earnings assignmentordersof all employeesand is providingthe namesof all new employeesto the New Hire Registrymaintainedby the CaliforniaEmployment DevelopmentDepartment.
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17. UNENFORCEABLEPROVISION: In the eventthat any provisionof this Agreementis unenforceableor held to be unenforceable, thenthe partiesagreethat all otherprovisions of this Agreementhave force and effect and shall not be affectedthereby.
18. PRIORITYHIRINGCONSIDERATIONS: If this Contractincludesservicesin excessof 200,000, the Contractorshall give priorityconsiderationin filling vacanciesin positions fundedby the Contractto qualifiedrecipientsof aid underWelfareand InstitutionsCode Section11200in accordancewith Pub. ContractCode §10353.
19. SMALLBUSINESSPARTICIPATIONAND DVBE PARTICIPATION
REPORTINGREQUIREMENTS:
a. If for this ContractContractormade a commitmentto achievesmall business participation, thenContractormustwithin60 daysof receivingfinal paymentunder this Contract (or withinsuch other time period as may be specifiedelsewherein this Contract) report to the awardingdepartmentthe actual percentageof small business participationthat was achieved. (Govt. Code § 14841.)
b. If for this ContractContractormade a commitmentto achievedisabledveteran businessenterprise (DVBE) participation, thenContractormustwithin60 daysof receivingfinal paymentunderthis Contract (or withinsuchothertimeperiodas may be specifiedelsewherein this Contract) certify in a report to the awarding department: (1) the total amountthe prime Contractorreceivedunder the Contract; 2) the nameand addressof the DVBE(s) that participatedin the performanceof the Contract; (3) the amounteach DVBEreceivedfrom the prime Contractor; (4) that all paymentsunder the Contracthave been made to the DVBE; and (5) the actual percentageof DVBEparticipationthat was achieved. A personor entitythat knowinglyprovidesfalseinformationshallbe subjectto a civil penaltyfor each violation. (Mil. & Vets. Code § 999.5(d); Govt. Code § 14841.)
20. LOSS LEADER: If this contractinvolvesthe furnishingof equipment, materials, or supplies thenthe followingstatementis incorporated: It is unlawfulfor any personengagedin business withinthis state to sell or use any article or productas a “loss leader” as definedin Section 17030of the Businessand ProfessionsCode. (PCC 10344(e).) AgreementNumber: 23-APP09
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EXHIBITD
SPECIALTERMSAND CONDITIONS
1. Disputes: Any disputesconcerninga questionof fact arisingunderthis contractwhichis not disposedof by agreementshallbe decidedby the Director, Departmentof AlcoholicBeverage Control, or designee, who shall reducehis decisionin writingand mail or otherwisefurnisha copy thereofto the Contractor. The decisionof the Departmentshall be final and conclusive unless, within30 daysfrom the dateof receiptof suchcopy, the Contractormailsor otherwise furnishesto the Statea writtenappealaddressedto the Directorof the Departmentof Alcoholic BeverageControl. The decisionof the Directorof AlcoholicBeverageControlor his duly authorizedrepresentativefor the determinationof suchappealsshallbe final and conclusive unlessdeterminedby a courtof competentjurisdictionto havebeenfraudulent, capricious, arbitrary, or so grosslyerroneousas necessarilyto imply bad faith, or not supportedby substantialevidence. In connectionwith any appeal proceedingunder this clause, the contractorshallbe affordedan opportunityto be heardand to offerevidencein supportof its appeal. Pendingfinal decisionof a disputehereunder, Contractorshall proceeddiligentlywith the performanceof the contractand in accordancewith the decisionof the State.
2. Cancellation/Termination: Thisagreementmaybe cancelledor terminatedwithoutcauseby either party by giving thirty (30) calendardays advancewrittennotice to the other party. Such notificationshallstatethe effectivedateof terminationor cancellationand includeany final performanceand/or payment/invoicinginstructions/requirements. No penaltyshallaccrueto either party becauseof contract termination.
3. ContractValidity: Thiscontractis validand enforceableonly if adequatefundsare appropriated in Item 2100-101-3036, BudgetAct of 2023, for the purposesof this program.
4. ContractorCertifications: By signingthis agreement, Contractorcertifiescompliancewith the provisionsof CCC04/2017, StandardContractorCertificationClauses. Thisdocumentmaybe viewedat: https://www.dgs.ca.gov/OLS/Resources/Page-Content/Office-of-Legal-Services- Resources-List-Folder/Standard-Contract-Language
5. If the State determinesthat the grant project is not achievingits goals and objectiveson schedule, fundingmay be reducedby the State to reflect this lower level of projectactivity and/or cancelthe agreement.