State of California - Office of Traffic Safety GRANT NUMBER GRANT AGREEMENT PS23018
1. GRANT TITLE
Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Program
2. NAME OF AGENCY 3. Grant Period
Merced From: 10/01/2022
4. AGENCY UNIT TO ADMINISTER GRANT To: 09/30/2023
Merced Police Department
5. GRANT DESCRIPTION
Best practice strategies will be conducted to reduce the number of persons killed and injured in crashes involving pedestrians and bicyclists. The funded strategies may include classroom education, bicycle rodeos, community events, presentations, and workshops. These countermeasures should be conducted in communities with high numbers of pedestrian and/or bicycle related crashes including underserved communities, older adults, and school-aged children. Coordinated efforts such as Safe Routes to School initiatives, Safe System Approach, and working with community based organizations are highly encouraged to prevent fatalities and injuries of vulnerable non-motorized road users.
6. Federal Funds Allocated Under This Agreement Shall Not Exceed: $40,000.00
7. TERMS AND CONDITIONS: The parties agree to comply with the terms and conditions of the following which are by this reference made a part of the Agreement:
• Schedule A - Problem Statement, Goals and Objectives and Method of Procedure • Schedule B - Detailed Budget Estimate and Sub-Budget Estimate (if applicable) • Schedule B-1 - Budget Narrative and Sub-Budget Narrative (if applicable) • Exhibit A - Certifications and Assurances
• Exhibit B* - OTS Grant Program Manual
• Exhibit C - Grant Electronic Management System (GEMS) Access *Items shown with an asterisk (*), are hereby incorporated by reference and made a part of this agreement as if attached hereto.
These documents can be viewed at the OTS home web page under Grants: www.ots.ca.gov.
We, the officials named below, hereby swear under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that we are duly authorized to legally bind the Grant recipient to the above described Grant terms and conditions.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this Agreement has been executed by the parties hereto.
8. Approval Signatures
A. GRANT DIRECTOR B. AUTHORIZING OFFICIAL
NAME: Lance Eber NAME: Stephanie Dietz
TITLE: Crime Analyst TITLE: City Manager
EMAIL: [email protected] EMAIL: [email protected] PHONE: (209) 385-4701 PHONE: (209) 385-6834
ADDRESS: 611 W 22nd St. ADDRESS: 678W 18th Street
Merced, CA 95340 Merced, CA 95340
(Signature) (Date) (Signature) (Date)
C. FISCAL OFFICIAL D. AUTHORIZING OFFICIAL OF OFFICE OF TRAFFIC SAFETY NAME: Venus Rodriguez NAME: Barbara Rooney
TITLE: Finance Officer TITLE: Director
EMAIL: [email protected] EmAIL: [email protected] PHONE: (209) 385-8547 PHONE: (916) 509-3030
ADDRESS: 678 W 18th Street ADDRESS: 2208 Kausen Drive, Suite 300 Merced, CA 95340 Elk Grove. CA 95758
(Signature) (Date) (Signature) (Date)
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
10•10-22
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City Attorney
E. ACCOUNTING OFFICER OF OFFICE OF TRAFFIC SAFETY 9. SAM INFORMATION NAME: Carolyn Vu SAM #: L6YVDNJHHSQ7
ADDRESS: 2208 Kausen Drive, Suite 300 REGISTERED
Elk Grove, CA 95758 ADDRESS: 678 W 18th St
CITY: Merced
ZIP+4: 95340-4300
10. PROJECTED EXPENDITURES
FUND CFDA ITEM/APPROPRIATION F.Y. CHAPTER STATUTE PROJECTED
EXPENDITURES
402PS-23 20.600 0521-0890-101 2022 43/22 BA/22 $40,000.00 AGREEMENT $40,000.00
TOTAL
AMOUNT ENCUMBERED BY THIS DOCUMENT
$40,000.00
I CERTIFY upon my own personal knowledge that the budgeted
PRIOR AMOUNT ENCUMBERED FOR THIS
funds for the current budget year are available for the period and
AGREEMENT
purpose of the expenditure stated above.
$0.00
OTS ACCOUNTING OFFICER'S SIGNATURE DATE SIGNED TOTAL AMOUNT ENCUMBERED TO DATE $40,000.00
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State of California - Office of Traffic Safety GRANT NUMBER GRANT AGREEMENT PS23018
Schedule A
1. PROBLEM STATEMENT
The city of Merced is located in the San Joaquin Valley of California. Merced is two hours south of Sacramento and one hour north of Fresno. Merced is the government seat for Merced County. The population of Merced is 90,000. Although not within our city limits, UC Merced is located just outside of our jurisdiction and impacts our city immensely with students living and driving in the city and UCM shuttles buses travelling on all major roads daily.
According to 2019 California Office of Traffic Safety statistics, the City of Merced ranks 3rd out 105 for total fatalities and injuries. The City of Merced ranks 4th out of 105 for crashes involving pedestrians, 39th out of 105 for crashes involving pedestrians less than 15yrs old, and 10th out of 105 for crashes involving pedestrians 65yrs old and older. The City of Merced ranks 7th out 105 for crashes involving bicyclists and 11th out of 105 for crashes involving bicyclists less than 15yrs old In 2020, the Merced Police Department responded to 1,951 collisions. Of those, 1,302 crashes reports were completed. The City of Merced had 578 injured persons, and 8 fatalities. Of those 1,302 crashes reports, 38 involved pedestrians and 46 involved bicyclists. Of the 8 fatalities, 3 of them were pedestrians.
In 2021, the Merced Police Department responded to 2,516 crashes. Of those, 1,530 crash reports were completed. The City of Merced had 673 injured persons, and 11 fatalities. Of those 1,530 crash reports, 48 involved pedestrians and 40 involved bicyclists. Of the 8 fatalities, 5 of them were pedestrians and 1 was a bicyclist.
It is the mission of the Merced Police Department to take every effort to increase the safety of all drivers, passengers, bicyclists and pedestrians. A reduction in traffic crashes would make for a safer driving environment and enhanced quality of life for drivers and residents alike in the City of Merced. These grants funds will be used to support our efforts to achieve our mission.
2. PERFORMANCE MEASURES
A. Goals:
1. Reduce the number of persons killed in traffic crashes.
2. Reduce the number of persons injured in traffic crashes.
3. Reduce the number of pedestrians killed in traffic crashes.
4. Reduce the number of pedestrians injured in traffic crashes.
5. Reduce the number of pedestrians killed under age 15 in traffic crashes.
6. Reduce the number of pedestrians injured under age 15 in traffic crashes.
7. Reduce the number of pedestrians killed over age 65 in traffic crashes.
8. Reduce the number of pedestrians injured over age 65 in traffic crashes.
9. Reduce the number of bicyclists killed in traffic crashes.
10. Reduce the number of bicyclists injured in traffic crashes.
11. Reduce the number of bicyclists under age 15 killed in traffic crashes.
12. Reduce the number of bicyclists under age 15 injured in traffic crashes.
13. Increase bicycle helmet usage.
B. Objectives: Target Number
1. Issue a press release announcing the kick-off of the grant by November 15. The kick-off press releases and media advisories, alerts, and materials must be emailed to the OTS Public Information Officer at [email protected], and copied to your OTS Coordinator, for approval 14 days prior to the issuance date of the release.
2. Participate in the following campaigns: National Walk to School Day, National 4 Bicycle Safety Month, California's Pedestrian Safety Month and National Pedestrian Safety Month.
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3. Distribute pedestrian/bicycle safety items at no cost to youth or community 1 members in need, during bicycle rodeos, presentations, workshops, trainings, and community events to increase safety and visibility.
4. Distribute crossing guard satety kits at no cost to schools 25
5. Conduct Walking School Buses at schools with an effort to reach students. 2 6 Conduct pedestrian Walking Field Trips with an effort to reach adults. 2
7. Collaborate with health care providers and/or senior centers to promote pedestrian 2 safety.
8. Conduct pre and post-grant activities bicycle helmet usage surveys during the 2 months of October (start of the grant) and September (end of the grant). A pre- survey will be required to determine the base year helmet use rate and a post- survey will be required to determine the operational rate. Upload completed survey to GEMS.
Conduct bicycle rodeos with an effort to reach individuals 2
10. Distribute and properly fit bicycle helmets at no cost to community members in 250 need, at bicycle rodeos, schools, workshops, and community events.
11. Purchase bicycle helmets.
12. Conduct community bicycle rides providing bicycle safety education to promote safe bicycling in the community with an effort to reach bicyclists.
13. Conduct bicycle rodeos with an effort to reach youth. 2
14. Conduct bicycle helmet inspection and distribution pop-up events to distribute 10 helmets to those in need and make necessary adjustments to properly fit pre- owned helmets.
15. Conduct Pedestrian and Bicycle Traffic Safety Pop-Up Events. Activities may 6 include oral dissemination of traffic safety information, distribution of traffic safety educational materials and/or safety items, helmet inspections and fittings. Other activities may be conducted if approved by the OTS.
16. Research and identify any existing Safe Routes to School (SRTS) coalitions or 4 advocates in Merced. If an existing coalition is identified, participate in Safe Routes to School coalition meetings.
3. METHOD OF PROCEDURE
A. Phase 1 - Program Preparation (1s* Quarter of Grant Year) • Develop operational plans to implement the "best practice" strategies outlined in the objectives • All training needed to implement the program should be conducted in the first quarter. • All grant related purchases needed to implement the program should be made in the first Media Requirements
• Issue a press release approved by the OTS PIO announcing the kick-off of the grant by November 15, but no sooner than October 1. The kick-off release must be approved by the OTS PIO and only distributed after the grant is fully signed and executed. If you are unable to meet the November 15 deadline to issue a kick-off press release, communicate reasons to your OTS coordinator and OTS PIO.
B. Phase 2 - Program Operations (Throughout Grant Year) Media Requirements
The following requirements are for all grant-related activities:
• Send all media advisories, alerts, videos, graphics, artwork, posters, radio/PSA/video scripts, storyboards, digital and/or print educational materials for grant-related activities to the OTS PIO at [email protected] for approval and copy your OTS coordinator. Optimum lead time would be 7 days before the scheduled release but at least 3 business days prior to the scheduled release date for review and approval is appreciated.
• The OTS PIO is responsible for the approval of the design and content of materials. The agency understands OTS PIO approval is not authorizing approval of budget expenditure or cost. Any cost approvals must come from the Coordinator.
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• Pre-approval is not required when using any OTS-supplied template for media advisories, press releases, social media graphics, videos or posts, or any other OTS-supplied educational material.
However, copy the OTS PIO at [email protected] and your OTS coordinator when any material is distributed to the media and public, such as a press release, educational material, or link to social media post. The OTS-supplied kick-off press release templates and any kickoff press releases are an exception to this policy and require prior approval before distribution to the media and • If an OTS-supplied template, educational material, social media graphic, post or video is substantially changed, the changes shall be sent to the OTS PIO at [email protected] for approval and copy to your OTS Coordinator. Optimum lead time would be 7 days prior to the scheduled release date, but at least 3 business days prior to the scheduled release date for review and approval is appreciated.
• Press releases, social media posts and alerts on platforms such as NextDoor and Nixle reporting immediate and time-sensitive grant activities (e.g. enforcement operations, day of event highlights or announcements, event invites) are exempt from the OTS PIO approval process. The OTS PIO and your Coordinator should still be notified when the grant-related activity is happening (e.g. car seat checks, bicycle rodeos, community presentations, DUl checkpoints, etc.).
• Enforcement activities such as warrant and probation sweeps, court stings, etc. that are embargoed or could impact operations by publicizing in advance are exempt from the PIO approval process. However, announcements and results of activities should still be copied to the OTS PIO at [email protected] and your Coordinator with embargoed date and time or with "INTERNAL ONLY: DO NOT RELEASE" message in subject line of email. • Any earned or paid media campaigns for TV, radio, digital or social media that are part of a specific grant objective, using OTS grant funds, or designed and developed using contractual services by a subgrantee, requires prior approval. Please send to the OTS PIO at [email protected] for approval and copy your grant coordinator at least 3 business days prior to the scheduled release date.
• Social media posts highlighting state or national traffic safety campaigns (Distracted Driving Month, Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month, etc.), enforcement operations (DUl checkpoints, etc.), or any other grant-related activity such as Bicycle rodeos, presentations, or events, are highly encouraged but do not require prior approval.
• Submit a draft or rough-cut of all digital, printed, recorded or video material (brochures, posters, scripts, artwork, trailer graphics, digital graphics, social posts connected to an earned or paid media campaign grant objective) to the OTS PIO at [email protected] and copy your OTS Coordinator for approval prior to the production or duplication. • Use the following standard language in all press, media, and printed materials, space permitting:
Funding for this program was provided by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety, through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. • Space permitting, include the OTS logo on all grant-funded print materials, graphics and paid or earned social media campaign grant objective; consult your OTS Coordinator for specifics, format-appropriate logos, or if space does not permit the use of the OTS logo. • Email the OTS PIO at [email protected] and copy your OTS Coordinator at least 21 days in advance, or when first confirmed, a short description of any significant grant-related traffic safety event or program, particularly events that are highly publicized beforehand with anticipated media coverage so OTS has sufficient notice to arrange for attendance and/or participation in the event.
If unable to attend, email the OTS PIO and coordinator brief highlights and/or results, including any media coverage (broadcast, digital, print) of event within 7 days following significant grant- related event or program. Media and program highlights are to be reflected in QPRs. • Any press releases, work plans, scripts, storyboards, artwork, graphics, videos or any educational or informational materials that received PIO approval in a prior grant year needs to be resubmitted for approval in the current grant year.
• Contact the OTS PIO or your OTS Coordinator for consultation when changes from any of the above requirements might be warranted.
C. Phase 3 - Data Collection & Reporting (Throughout Grant Year)
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2. Prepare and submit Quarterly Performance Reports (QPR) (due January 30, April 30, July 30, and October 30)
• Collect and report quarterly, appropriate data that supports the progress of goals and objectives. • Provide a brief list of activity conducted, procurement of grant-funded items, and significant media activities. Include status of grant-funded personnel, status of contracts, challenges, or special accomplishments.
• Provide a brief summary of quarterly accomplishments and explanations for objectives not completed or plans for upcoming activities.
• Collect, analyze and report statistical data relating to the grant goals and objectives.
4. METHOD OF EVALUATION
Using the data compiled during the grant, the Grant Director will complete the "Final Evaluation" section in the fourth/final Quarterly Performance Report (QPR). The Final Evaluation should provide a brief summary of the grant's accomplishments, challenges and significant activities. This narrative should also include whether goals and objectives were met, exceeded, or an explanation of why objectives were not completed.
5. ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT
This program has full administrative support, and every effort will be made to continue the grant activities after grant conclusion.
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State of California - Office of Traffic Safety GRANT NUMBER
GRANT AGREEMENT
Schedule B PS23018
FUND NUMBER CATALOG FUND DESCRIPTION TOTAL AMOUNT
NUMBER (CFDA)
402PS-23 20.600 State and Community Highway $40,000.00
Safety
COST CATEGORY FUND UNIT COST OR UNITS TOTAL COST TO
NUMBER RATE GRANT
A. PERSONNEL COSTS
Straight Time
$0.00
Overtime
Community Rodeos 402PS-23 $1,040.00 2 $2,080.00
Youth Rodeos 402PS-23 $1,040.00 2 $2,080.00
Community Bike Ride 402PS-23 $585.00 2 $1,170.00
Pre and Post Helmet Usage Surveys 402PS-23 $780.00 $1,560.00 Walking Field Trips Older Adults 402PS-23 $390.00 $780.00 Walking School Bus 402PS-23 $390.00 2 $780.00
Helmet Inspection Pop-Up Events 402PS-23 $585.00 10 $5,850.00 Pedestrian/Bicycle Traffic Safety Pop-Up 402PS-23 $585.00 6 $3,510.00 Events
Benefits at 7.65% of O/T 402PS-23 $17,810.00 $1,362.00
Category Sub-Total $19,172.00
B. TRAVEL EXPENSES
$0.00
$0.00
Category Sub-Total $0.00
C. CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
$0.00
Category Sub-Total $0.00
D. EQUIPMENT
$0.00
Category Sub-Total $0.00
E. OTHER DIRECT COSTS
Bicycle Helmets 402PS-23 $15.00 250 $3,750.00
Educational Materials 402PS-23 $3,430.00 $3,430.00
Safety Patrol/Crossing Guard Kits 402PS-23 $175.00 25 $4,375.00 Pedestrian/Bicycle Safety Items 402PS-23 $5,000.00 $5,000.00 Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Activity 402PS-23 $4,273.00 $4,273.00 Supplies
Category Sub-Total $20,828.00
F. INDIRECT COSTS
$0.00
Category Sub-Total $0.00
GRANT TOTAL $40,000.00
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State of California - Office of Traffic Safety GRANT NUMBER GRANT AGREEMENT PS23018
Schedule B-1
BUDGET NARRATIVE
PERSONNEL COSTS
Community Rodeos - Conduct bicycle rodeos with an effort to reach individuals. 4 Officers x $65/hour x 4 hours =$1,040 each
Youth Rodeos - Conduct bicycle rodeos with an effort to reach youth. 4 Officers x $65/hr x 4 hours = $1,040
Community Bike Ride - Conduct community bicycle rides providing bicycle safety education to promote safe bicycling in the community with an effort to reach bicyclists. 3 officers x $65/hour x 3 hours = $585
Pre and Post Helmet Usage Surveys - 2 Officers × 3 Hours x $65/hr = $390 per location x 2 locations = $780 per Survey (one pre and one post)
Walking Field Trips Older Adults - Conduct pedestrian Walking Field Trips with an effort to reach adults. 2 Officers × 3 hours x $65/hr = $390
Walking School Bus - Conduct Walking School Buses at schools with an effort to reach students. 2 Officers x 3 hours x $65/hr = $390
Helmet Inspection Pop-Up Events - Conduct bicycle helmet inspection and distribution pop-up events to distribute helmets to those in need and make necessary adjustments to properly fit pre-owned helmets. 3 Officers x 3 Hours x $65/hr = $585
Pedestrian/Bicycle Traffic Safety Pop-Up Events - Conduct Pedestrian and Bicycle Traffic Safety Pop-Up Events. Activities may include oral dissemination of traffic safety information, distribution of traffic safety educational materials and/or safety items, helmet inspections and fittings. Other activities may be conducted if approved by the OTS.
3 Officers × 3 Hours x $65/hr = $585
Benefits at 7.65% of O/T - Total Benefits Rate: 7.65%
6.20% Social Security
1.45% Medicare
TRAVEL EXPENSES
CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
EQUIPMENT
OTHER DIRECT COSTS
Bicycle Helmets - Helmets to be distributed at no cost to those in need during bicycle rodeos and other bicycle safety related events. Cost per helmet not to exceed an average price of $15, including shipping, handling and tax. More expensive helmets may be purchased if approved by OTS.
Educational Materials - Costs of purchasing, developing or printing brochures, pamphlets, fliers, coloring books, posters, signs, and banners associated with grant activities, and traffic safety conference and training materials. Items shall include a traffic safety message and if space is available the OTS logo. Additional items may be purchased if approved by OTS.
Safety Patrol/Crossing Guard Kits - Costs may include reflective vests, whistles, and traffic controls such as handheld stop signs, portable crosswalk signage, traffic cones, barricades, bollards/chains, and pick up/drop off signage. Additional items may be purchased if approved by OTS. 9/9/2022 5:25:13 PM Page 8 of 15
Pedestrian/Bicycle Safety Items - Cost may include reflective arm and leg bands, tape, zipper pulls, bicycle headlights/taillights, and reflectors to be distributed at no cost during bicycle rodeos, presentations, workshops, trainings, and community events to increase safety and visibility. Additional items may be purchased if approved by OTS.
Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Activity Supplies - On-scene supplies to conduct pedestrian and bicycle safety activities such as but not limited to bike rodeos, community bike rides, walking field trips, and walking school buses. Costs may include bullhorns, whistles, reflective safety vests, cones, pop-up tents, chalk, event signage, training bikes, training wheels, and items to repair and maintain bikes such as tires, tubes, brakes, handle grips, tire pumps, tire patch kits and chain oil. Additional items may be purchased if approved StatementS/DiscLAIMERS
There will be no program income generated from this grant.
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State of California - Office of Traffic Safety GRANT NUMBER GRANT AGREEMENT PS23018
Exhibit A
CERTIFICATIONS AND ASSURANCES FOR HIGHWAY SAFETY GRANTS (23 U.S.C. Chapter 4; Sec. 1906, Pub. L. 109-59, As Amended By Sec. 4011, Pub. L. 114-94) The officials named on the grant agreement, certify by way of signature on the grant agreement signature page, that the Grantee Agency complies with all applicable Federal statutes, regulations, and directives and State rules, guidelines, policies, and laws in effect with respect to the periods for which it receives grant funding.
Applicable provisions include, but are not limited to, the following:
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
• 23 U.S.C. Chapter 4 - Highway Safety Act of 1966, as amended • Sec. 1906, Pub. L. 109-59, as amended by Sec. 4011, Pub. L. 114-94 • 23 CFR part 1300 - Uniform Procedures for State Highway Safety Grant Programs • 2 CFR part 200 - Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards
• 2 CFR part 1201 - Department of Transportation, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards
NONDISCRIMINATION
(applies to all subrecipients as well as States)
The State highway safety agency will comply with all Federal statutes and implementing regulations relating to nondiscrimination ("Federal Nondiscrimination Authorities"). These include but are not limited to:
• Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C. 2000d et seq., 78 stat. 252), (prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin) and 49 CFR part 21; • The Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970, (42 U.S.C. 4601), (prohibits unfair treatment of persons displaced or whose property has been acquired because of Federal or Federal-aid programs and projects); Federal-Aid Highway Act of 1973, (23 U.S.C. 324 et seq.), and Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, as amended (20 U.S.C. 1681-1683 and 1685-1686) (prohibit discrimination on the basis of sex;
• Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, (29 U.S.C. 794 et seq.), as amended, (prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability) and 49 CR part 27; • The Age Discrimination Act of 1975, as amended, (42 U.S.C. 6101 et seq.), (prohibits discrimination on the basis of age);
• The Civil Rights Restoration Act of 1987, (Pub. L. 100-209), (broadens scope, coverage and applicability of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, The Age Discrimination Act of 1975 and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, by expanding the definition of the terms "programs or activities" to include all of the programs or activities of the Federal aid recipients, subrecipients and contractors, whether such programs or activities are Federally-funded or not);
• Titles Il and III of the Americans with Disabilities Act (42 U.S.C. 12131-12189) (prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability in the operation of public entities, public and private transportation systems, places of public accommodation, and certain testing) and 49 CFR parts 37 and 38;
Executive Order 12898, Federal Actions to Address Environmental Justice in Minority Populations and Low-Income Populations (prevents discrimination against minority populations by discouraging programs, policies, and activities with disproportionately high and adverse human health or environmental effects on minority and low-income populations); and Executive Order 13166, Improving Access to Services for Persons with Limited English Proficiency (guards against Title VI national origin discrimination/discrimination because of limited English proficiency (LEP) by ensuring that funding recipients take reasonable steps to ensure that LEP persons have meaningful access to programs (70 FR 74087-74100).
The Subgrantee-
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• Will take all measures necessary to ensure that no person in the United States shall, on the grounds of race, color, national origin, disability, sex, age, limited English proficiency, or membership in any other class protected by Federal Nondiscrimination Authorities, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be otherwise subjected to discrimination under any of its programs or activities, so long as any portion of the program is Federally-assisted; Will administer the program in a manner that reasonably ensures that any of its subrecipients, contractors, subcontractors, and consultants receiving Federal financial assistance under this program will comply with all requirements of the Non- Discrimination Authorities identified in this Agrees to comply (and require its subrecipients, contractors, subcontractors, and consultants to comply) with all applicable provisions of law or regulation governing US DOT's or NHTSA's access to records, accounts, documents, information, facilities, and staff, and to cooperate and comply with any program or compliance reviews, and/or complaint investigations conducted by US DOT or NHTSA under any Federal Nondiscrimination Authority;
Acknowledges that the United States has a right to seek judicial enforcement with regard to any matter arising under these Non-Discrimination Authorities and this Assurance; Agrees to insert in all contracts and funding agreements with other State or private entities the following clause:
• "During the performance of this contract/funding agreement, the contractor/funding recipient agrees-
a. To comply with all Federal nondiscrimination laws and regulations, as may be amended from time to time;
b. Not to participate directly or indirectly in the discrimination prohibited by any Federal non- discrimination law or regulation, as set forth in appendix B of 49 CFR part 2l and herein; c. To permit access to its books, records, accounts, other sources of information, and its facilities as required by the State highway safety office, US DOT or NHTSA; d. That, in event a contractor/funding recipient fails to comply with any nondiscrimination provisions in this contract/funding agreement, the State highway safety agency will have the right to impose such contract/agreement sanctions as it or NHTSA determine are appropriate, including but not limited to withholding payments to the contractor/funding recipient under the contract/agreement until the contractor/funding recipient complies; and/or cancelling, terminating, or suspending a contract or funding agreement, in whole or in part; and
e. To insert this clause, including paragraphs (a) through (e), in every subcontract and subagreement and in every solicitation for a subcontract or sub-agreement, that receives Federal funds under this program.
THE DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE ACT OF 1988(41 U.S.C. 8103)
The Subgrantee will provide a drug-free workplace by:
a. Publishing a statement notifying employees that the unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensing, possession or use of a controlled substance is prohibited in the grantee's workplace and specifying the actions that will be taken against employees for violation of such prohibition; b. Establishing a drug-free awareness program to inform employees about:
1. The dangers of drug abuse in the workplace;
2. The grantee's policy of maintaining a drug-free workplace;
3. Any available drug counseling, rehabilitation, and employee assistance programs;
4. The penalties that may be imposed upon employees for drug violations occurring in the workplace;
5. Making it a requirement that each employee engaged in the performance of the grant be given a copy of the statement required by paragraph (a); c. Notifying the employee in the statement required by paragraph (a) that, as a condition of employment under the grant, the employee will -
1. Abide by the terms of the statement;
2. Notify the employer of any criminal drug statute conviction for a violation occurring in the workplace no later than five days after such conviction; d. Notifying the agency within ten days after receiving notice under subparagraph (c)(2) from an 9/9/2022 5:25:13 PM Page 11 of 15
employee or otherwise receiving actual notice of such conviction; e. Taking one of the following actions, within 30 days of receiving notice under subparagraph (c)(2), with respect to any employee who is so convicted -
1. Taking appropriate personnel action against such an employee, up to and including termination;
2. Requiring such employee to participate satisfactorily in a drug abuse assistance or rehabilitation program approved for such purposes by a Federal, State, or local health, law enforcement, or other appropriate agency;
f. Making a good faith effort to continue to maintain a drug-free workplace through implementation of all of the paragraphs above.
POLITICAL ACTIVITY (HATCH ACT)
(applies to all subrecipients as well as States)
The State will comply with provisions of the Hatch Act (5 U.S.C. 1501-1508), which limits the political activities of employees whose principal employment activities are funded in whole or in part with Federal funds.
CERTIFICATION REGARDING FEDERAL LOBBYING
(applies to all subrecipients as well as States)
Certification for Contracts, Grants, Loans, and Cooperative Agreements The signed certifies, to the best of his or her knowledge and belief, that:
1. No Federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid, by or on behalf of the undersigned, to any person for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of any agency, a Member of Congress, an officer or employee of Congress, or an employee of a Member of Congress in connection with the awarding of any Federal contract, the making of any Federal grant, the making of any Federal loan, the entering into of any cooperative agreement, and the extension, continuation, renewal, amendment, or modification of any Federal contract, grant, loan, or cooperative agreement;
2. If any funds other than Federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid to any person for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of any agency, a Member of Congress, an officer or employee of Congress, or an employee of a Member of Congress in connection with this Federal contract, grant, loan, or cooperative agreement, the undersigned shall complete and submit Standard Form-LLL, "Disclosure Form to Report Lobbying," in accordance with its instructions;
3. The undersigned shall require that the language of this certification be included in the award documents for all sub-award at all tiers (including subcontracts, subgrants, and contracts under grant, loans, and cooperative agreements) and that all subrecipients shall certify and disclose accordingly.
This certification is a material representation of fact upon which reliance was placed when this transaction was made or entered into. Submission of this certification is a prerequisite for making or entering into this transaction imposed by section 1352, title 31, U.S. Code. Any person who fails to file the required certification shall be subject to a civil penalty of not less than $10,000 and not more than $100,000 for each such failure.
RESTRICTION ON STATE LOBBYING
(applies to all subrecipients as well as States)
None of the funds under this program will be used for any activity specifically designed to urge or influence a State or local legislator to favor or oppose the adoption of any specific legislative proposal pending before any State or local legislative body. Such activities include both direct and indirect (e.g., "grassroots") lobbying activities, with one exception. This does not preclude a State official whose salary is supported with NHTSA funds from engaging in direct communications with State or local legislative officials, in accordance with customary State practice, even if such communications urge legislative officials to favor or oppose the adoption of a specific pending legislative proposal.
CERTIFICATION REGARDING DEBARMENT AND SUSPENSION
(applies to all subrecipients as well as States)
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Instructions for Primary Tier Participant Certification (States)
1. By signing and submitting this proposal, the prospective primary tier participant is providing the certification set out below and agrees to comply with the requirements of 2 CFR parts 180 and 1200.
2. The inability of a person to provide the certification required below will not necessarily result in denial of participation in this covered transaction. The prospective primary tier participant shall submit an explanation of why it cannot provide the certification set out below. The certification or explanation will be considered in connection with the department or agency's determination whether to enter into this transaction. However, failure of the prospective primary tier participant to furnish a certification or an explanation shall disqualify such person from participation in this transaction.
3. The certification in this clause is a material representation of fact upon which reliance was placed when the department or agency determined to enter into this transaction. If it is later determined that the prospective primary tier participant knowingly rendered an erroneous certification, in addition to other remedies available to the Federal Government, the department or agency may terminate this transaction for cause or default or may pursue suspension or debarment.
4. The prospective primary tier participant shall provide immediate written notice to the department or agency to which this proposal is submitted if at any time the prospective primary tier participant learns its certification was erroneous when submitted or has become erroneous by reason of changed circumstances.
5. The terms covered transaction, civil judgment, debarment, suspension, ineligible, participant, person, principal, and voluntarily excluded, as used in this clause, are defined in 2 CFR parts 180 and 1200.
You may contact the department or agency to which this proposal is being submitted for assistance in obtaining a copy of those regulations.
6. The prospective primary tier participant agrees by submitting this proposal that, should the proposed covered transaction be entered into, it shall not knowingly enter into any lower tier covered transaction with a person who is proposed for debarment under 48 CFR part 9, subpart 9.4, debarred, suspended, declared ineligible, or voluntarily excluded from participation in this covered transaction, unless authorized by the department or agency entering into this transaction.
7. The prospective primary tier participant further agrees by submitting this proposal that it will include the clause titled "Instructions for Lower Tier Participant Certification" including the "Certification Regarding Debarment, Suspension, Ineligibility and Voluntary Exclusion-Lower Tier Covered Transaction," provided by the department or agency entering into this covered transaction, without modification, in all lower tier covered transactions and in all solicitations for lower tier covered transactions and will require lower tier participants to comply with 2 CFR parts 180 and 1200.
8. A participant in a covered transaction may rely upon a certification of a prospective participant in a lower tier covered transaction that it is not proposed for debarment under 48 CFR part 9, subpart 9.4, debarred, suspended, ineligible, or voluntarily excluded from the covered transaction, unless it knows that the certification is erroneous. A participant is responsible for ensuring that its principals are not suspended, debarred, or otherwise ineligible to participate in covered transactions. To verify the eligibility of its principals, as well as the eligibility of any prospective lower tier participants, each participant may, but is not required to, check the System for Award Management Exclusions website (https://www.sam.gov/).
9. Nothing contained in the foregoing shall be construed to require establishment of a system of records in order to render in good faith the certification required by this clause. The knowledge and information of a participant is not required to exceed that which is normally possessed by a prudent person in the ordinary course of business dealings.
10. Except for transactions authorized under paragraph 6 of these instructions, if a participant in a covered transaction knowingly enters into a lower tier covered transaction with a person who is proposed for debarment under 48 CFR part 9, subpart 9.4, suspended, debarred, ineligible, or voluntarily excluded from participation in this transaction, in addition to other remedies available to the Federal government, the department or agency may terminate the transaction for cause or default.
Certification Regarding Debarment, Suspension, and Other Responsibility Matters-Primary Tier Covered Transactions
(1) The prospective primary tier participant certifies to the best of its knowledge and belief, that it and its principals:
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rendered against them for commission of fraud or a criminal offense in connection with obtaining, attempting to obtain, or performing a public (Federal, State or local) transaction or contract under a public transaction; violation of Federal or State antitrust statutes or commission of embezzlement, theft, forgery, bribery, falsification or destruction of records, making false statements, or receiving stolen property; (c) Are not presently indicted for or otherwise criminally or civilly charged by a governmental entity (Federal, State or Local) with commission of any of the offenses enumerated in paragraph (1)(b) of this certification; and
(d) Have not within a three-year period preceding this application/proposal had one or more public transactions (Federal, State, or local) terminated for cause or default. (2) Where the prospective primary tier participant is unable to certify to any of the Statements in this certification, such prospective participant shall attach an explanation to this proposal.
Instructions for Lower Tier Participant Certification
1. By signing and submitting this proposal, the prospective lower tier participant is providing the certification set out below and agrees to comply with the requirements of 2 CFR parts 180 and 1200.
2. The certification in this clause is a material representation of fact upon which reliance was placed when this transaction was entered into. If it is later determined that the prospective lower tier participant knowingly rendered an erroneous certification, in addition to other remedies available to the Federal government, the department or agency with which this transaction originated may pursue available remedies, including suspension or debarment.
3. The prospective lower tier participant shall provide immediate written notice to the person to which this proposal is submitted if at any time the prospective lower tier participant learns that its certification was erroneous when submitted or has become erroneous by reason of changed circumstances.
4. The terms covered transaction, civil judgment, debarment, suspension, ineligible, participant, person, principal, and voluntarily excluded, as used in this clause, are defined in 2 CFR parts 180 and 1200.
You may contact the person to whom this proposal is submitted for assistance in obtaining a copy of those regulations.
5. The prospective lower tier participant agrees by submitting this proposal that, should the proposed covered transaction be entered into, it shall not knowingly enter into any lower tier covered transaction with a person who is proposed for debarment under 48 CFR part 9, subpart 9.4, debarred, suspended, declared ineligible, or voluntarily excluded from participation in this covered transaction, unless authorized by the department or agency with which this transaction originated.
6. The prospective lower tier participant further agrees by submitting this proposal that it will include the clause titled "Instructions for Lower Tier Participant Certification" including the "Certification Regarding Debarment, Suspension, Ineligibility and Voluntary Exclusion - Lower Tier Covered Transaction," without modification, in all lower tier covered transactions and in all solicitations for lower tier covered transactions and will require lower tier participants to comply with 2 CFR parts 180 and 1200.
7. A participant in a covered transaction may rely upon a certification of a prospective participant in a lower tier covered transaction that it is not proposed for debarment under 48 CFR part 9, subpart 9.4, debarred, suspended, ineligible, or voluntarily excluded from the covered transaction, unless it knows that the certification is erroneous. A participant is responsible for ensuring that its principals are not suspended, debarred, or otherwise ineligible to participate in covered transactions. To verify the eligibility of its principals, as well as the eligibility of any prospective lower tier participants, each participant may, but is not required to, check the System for Award Management Exclusions website (https://www.sam.gov/).
8. Nothing contained in the foregoing shall be construed to require establishment of a system of records in order to render in good faith the certification required by this clause. The knowledge and information of a participant is not required to exceed that which is normally possessed by a prudent person in the ordinary course of business dealings.
Except for transactions authorized under paragraph 5 of these instructions, if a participant in a covered transaction knowingly enters into a lower tier covered transaction with a person who is proposed for debarment under 48 CFR part 9, subpart 9.4, suspended, debarred, ineligible, or voluntarily excluded from participation in this transaction, in addition to other remedies available to the Federal government, the department or agency with which this transaction originated may pursue available remedies, including suspension or debarment.
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Certification Regarding Debarment, Suspension, Ineligibility and Voluntary Exclusion -- Lower Tier Covered Transactions:
1. The prospective lower tier participant certifies, by submission of this proposal, that neither it nor its principals is presently debarred, suspended, proposed for debarment, declared ineligible, or voluntarily excluded from participating in covered transactions by any Federal department or agency.
2. Where the prospective lower tier participant is unable to certify to any of the statements in this certification, such prospective participant shall attach an explanation to this proposal.
BUY AMERICA ACT
(applies to all subrecipients as well as States)
The State and each subrecipient will comply with the Buy America requirement (23 U.S.C. 313) when purchasing items using Federal funds. Buy America requires a State, or subrecipient, to purchase with Federal funds only steel, iron and manufactured products produced in the United States, unless the Secretary of Transportation determines that such domestically produced items would be inconsistent with the public interest, that such materials are not reasonably available and of a satisfactory quality, or that inclusion of domestic materials will increase the cost of the overall project contract by more than 25 percent. In order to use Federal funds to purchase foreign produced items, the State must submit a waiver request that provides an adequate basis and justification for approval by the Secretary of Transportation.
PROHIBITION ON USING GRANT FUNDS TO CHECK FOR HELMET USAGE (applies to all subrecipients as well as States)
The State and each subrecipient will not use 23 U.S.C. Chapter 4 grant funds for programs to check helmet usage or to create checkpoints that specifically target motorcyclists.
POLICY ON SEAT BELT USE
In accordance with Executive Order 13043, Increasing Seat Belt Use in the United States, dated April 16, 1997, the Grantee is encouraged to adopt and enforce on-the-job seat belt use policies and programs for its employees when operating company-owned, rented, or personally-owned vehicles. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is responsible for providing leadership and guidance in support of this Presidential initiative. For information and resources on traffic safety programs and policies for employers, please contact the Network of Employers for Traffic Safety (NETS), a public-private partnership dedicated to improving the traffic safety practices of employers and employees. You can download information on seat belt programs, costs of motor vehicle crashes to employers, and other traffic safety initiatives at www.trafficsafety.org. The NHTSA website (www.nhtsa.gov) also provides information on statistics, campaigns, and program evaluations and references.
POLICY ON BANNING TEXT MESSAGING WHILE DRIVING
In accordance with Executive Order 13513, Federal Leadership On Reducing Text Messaging While Driving, and DOT Order 3902.10, Text Messaging While Driving, States are encouraged to adopt and enforce workplace safety policies to decrease crashes caused by distracted driving, including policies to ban text messaging while driving company-owned or rented vehicles, Government-owned, leased or rented vehicles, or privately-owned vehicles when on official Government business or when performing any work on or behalf of the Government. States are also encouraged to conduct workplace safety initiatives in a manner commensurate with the size of the business, such as establishment of new rules and programs or re- evaluation of existing programs to prohibit text messaging while driving, and education, awareness, and other outreach to employees about the safety risks associated with texting while driving. 9/9/2022 5:25:13 PM Page 15 of 15