text: ESC Rev. 08/28/94 (Base) Rev. 11/20/08 (This form) PRELIMINARY ENGINEERING SERVICES CONTRACT Project Description Goes Here Project No. Goes Here County Name Goes Here THIS CONTRACT, is made and entered into by and between the Local Public Agency's name goes here, a body Corporate of the State of Mississippi (the "LPA"), and, Consulting Engineer's name goes here (the "CONSULTANT"), a state of incorporation goes here Corporation, duly registered to do business in the State of Mississippi, whose address for mailing is address goes here, effective as of the date of latest execution below. WITNESSETH: WHEREAS, the LPA proposes to perform brief project description goes here, as provided for in Project No. goes here, hereinafter called the "PROJECT'; and, WHEREAS, the LPA desires to engage a qualified and experienced CONSULTANT to perform engineering services in connection with the PROJECT, all of which are hereinafter called the "SERVICES"; and, WHEREAS, the CONSULTANT has represented to the LPA that it is experienced and qualified to provide those services, and the LPA has relied upon such representation; and, WHEREAS, the CONSULTANT herein was chosen for their expertise in performing the services in connection with the PROJECT and found satisfactory by the LPA; which is now desirous of entering into a contract; WHEREAS, the CONSULTANT herein was chosen through the Consultant Selection Process pursuant to Mississippi Department of Transportation (hereinafter "MDOT") Standard Operating Procedure ADM-24-01-00-000; (March 1, 2001, as amended) and Federal Aid Policy Guide Part 172 and found satisfactory; to the end that both parties are now desirous of entering into a contract; and NOW, THEREFORE, for and in consideration of the mutual promises and covenants contained herein and for other good and valuable considerations flowing unto the parties, the receipt and sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged, the LPA and the CONSULTANT do hereby contract and agree as follows: ARTICLE I. GENERAL RECITALS CONSULTANT shall, for the agreed fees, furnish all engineering services and materials required to perform the tasks described in the Scope of Work for the proposed transportation project. In so doing, CONSULTANT shall meet the current industry standards as to general format and content and in addition thereto, any special requirements of the LPA. THE LPA, in support of CONSULTANT will provide the CONSULTANT a Scope of Work shown in "Exhibit 2" hereto and any other data which may be of assistance to CONSULTANT and within the possession and control of the LPA. 1 Manuals, guides, and specifications applicable to this CONTRACT shall be those approved and/or adopted by MDOT and in effect on the effective date of this CONTRACT, unless otherwise specified in this Contract or subsequently directed by MDOT during the course of the CONTRACT. ARTICLE II. SCOPE OF WORK The CONSULTANT shall conduct the SERVICES in accordance with the Scope of Work attached to this CONTRACT as "Exhibit 2" and made a part hereof as if fully set forth herein. The performance of the SERVICES referred to in "Exhibit 2" shall be the primary basis for measurement of performance under this CONTRACT. The LPA specifically reserves the right and privilege to enlarge or reduce the scope; or to cancel this CONTRACT at any time. ARTICLE III. CONTRACT TERM This CONTRACT shall commence upon the latest date of execution below and continue until such time as the above named project is successfully completed to the satisfaction of the LPA or until contract termination date goes here, CDT, at which time this CONTRACT shall absolutely and finally terminate. During the term of this CONTRACT, the LPA reserves the right to terminate this CONTRACT in whole or in part, at any time, with or without cause, upon seven (7) days written notice to the CONSULTANT, notwithstanding any just claims by the CONSULTANT for payment of SERVICES rendered prior to the date of termination. The LPA shall be liable only for the costs, fees and expenses for demobilization and close out of contract, based on actual time and expenses incurred by CONSULTANT in the packaging and shipment of all documents covered by this CONTRACT to the LPA. In no event shall the LPA be liable for lost profits or other consequential damages. ARTICLE IV. TIME OF PERFORMANCE TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE IN THIS CONTRACT. The CONSULTANT shall be prepared to perform its responsibilities for providing SERVICES commencing on the date of execution of the CONTRACT. The CONSULTANT has submitted a proposed project schedule to the LPA which has been incorporated herein as a part of "Exhibit 2", which when approved by final execution of this CONTRACT shall control the evaluation of the CONSULTANT"s progress on this PROJECT. A copy of the progress schedule, indicating the actual time expended on specific portions of this project, shall be submitted along with an estimated percentage completed with each monthly statement. A Notice to Proceed shall be issued under authority from the LPA within 30 days after final execution of this CONTRACT. The CONSULTANT may not begin work on any feature of this PROJECT prior to receiving a Notice to Proceed from the LPA. ARTICLE V. RELATIONSHIP OF THE PARTIES The relationship of the CONSULTANT to the LPA is that of an independent contractor, and said CONSULTANT, in accordance with its status as an independent contractor, covenants and agrees that it will conduct itself consistent with such status, that it will neither hold itself out as, nor claim to be, an officer or employee of the LPA by reason hereof. The CONSULTANT will not by reason hereof, make any claim, demand or application or for any right or privilege applicable to an officer or employee of the LPA, including but not limited to workers' compensation coverage, unemployment insurance benefits, social security coverage, retirement membership or credit, or any form of tax withholding whatsoever. 2 All notices, communications, and correspondence between the LPA and the CONSULTANT shall be directed to the key personnel and agents designated in this contract. ARTICLE VI. COMPENSATION, BILLING & AUDIT A. Cost and Fees The CONSULTANT shall be paid on the basis set forth in "Exhibit 3" to this CONTRACT. Under no circumstances shall the LPA be liable for any amounts, including any costs, which exceed the maximum dollar amount of compensation that is specified in and set forth in "Exhibit 3". B. Monthly Billing The CONSULTANT may submit monthly billing to the LPA. (A sample of a preferred invoice is attached as "Exhibit 4".) Each billing shall include all time and allowable expenses through the end of the billing period. Direct expenses, as used herein, include the costs of travel, subsistence, shipping charges, long distance telephone calls and printing if it is not company accounting policy to include these costs in overhead rates. The LPA retains the right to verify time and expense records by audit of any or all CONSULTANT's time and accounting records at any time during the life of the CONTRACT and up to three years thereafter. The CONSULTANT further agrees that FHWA or any other Federal Agency may audit the same records at any time during the life of the CONTRACT and up to three years thereafter, should the funding source for all or any part of the CONTRACT be funds of the United States of America. C. Record Retention The CONSULTANT shall maintain all time and expense records incurred on the PROJECT and used in support of its proposal and shall make such material available at all reasonable times during the period of the CONTRACT and for three years from the date of final payment under this CONTRACT for inspection by the LPA, and copies thereof shall be furnished upon request, at the LPA's expense. The CONSULTANT agrees that the provisions of this Article shall be included in any CONTRACT it may make with any subcontractors, assignees or transferees. D. Retainage The LPA shall retain the final 25% of the CONSULTANT"s Fixed Fee until the final payment request has been received and an audit of the total PROJECT cost to date has been completed by the LPA or its designee. ARTICLE VII. FINAL PAYMENT The CONSULTANT agrees that acceptance of the final payment shall be in full and final settlement of all claims arising against the LPA for work done, documents furnished, cost incurred, or otherwise arising out of this CONTRACT and shall release the LPA from any and all further claims of whatever nature, whether known or unknown, for and on account of said CONTRACT, including payment for any and all work done, and labor and material furnished in connection with the same. Errors and/or omissions discovered subsequent to the acceptance by the LPA of the final contract documents shall be corrected by the CONSULTANT without additional compensation. ARTICLE VIII. REVIEW OF WORK Authorized representatives of the LPA may at all reasonable times review and inspect the SERVICES under this CONTRACT and any addenda or amendments thereto. Authorized representatives of the FHWA may also review and inspect the SERVICES under this CONTRACT should funds of the United States of America be in any way utilized in payment for said SERVICES. Such inspection shall not make the United States of America a party to this CONTRACT, nor will FHWA interfere with the rights of either party hereunder. 3 All reports, drawings, studies and maps prepared by and for the CONSULTANT, shall be made available to authorized representatives of the LPA for inspection and review at all reasonable times in the General Offices of the LPA. Authorized representatives of the FHWA may also review and inspect said reports, drawings, studies and maps prepared under the CONTRACT should funds of the United States of America be in any way utilized in payment for the same. Acceptance by the LPA shall not relieve the CONSULTANT of its professional obligation to correct, at its expense, any of its breaches, errors and/or omissions, in the final version of the work. The CONSULTANT shall be responsible for performance of and compliance with all terms of this CONTRACT, including the Scope of Work and other exhibits, and including any technical specifications and special requirements of the LPA, and shall be responsible for errors and/or omissions, including those as to conduct and care, format and content, for all aspects of the CONTRACT, and including professional quality and technical accuracy of all designs, drawings, specifications, and other services furnished by the CONSULTANT. Failure to comply with any terms of this CONTRACT shall be corrected by the CONSULTANT without additional compensation. If any breach of CONTRACT, is discovered by LPA personnel after final acceptance of the work by the LPA, then the CONSULTANT shall, without additional compensation, cure any deficiency or breach including errors and/or omissions in designs, plans, drawings, specifications, or other services. In the event that the project schedule requires that a breach of this CONTRACT be corrected by someone other than the CONSULTANT then the actual costs incurred by the LPA for such corrections shall be the responsibility of the CONSULTANT. The LPA shall give the CONSULTANT an opportunity to correct said breach unless (1) the LPA determines, in its sole discretion, that the CONSULTANT cannot cure the breach within the schedule established by the LPA, or (2) the LPA determines, in its sole discretion, that the CONSULTANT cannot cure the breach to the satisfaction of the LPA. In the event that the CONSULTANT breaches this CONTRACT, and the breaches of the CONSULTANT are discovered during the construction phase, then an accounting of all costs incurred by the LPA resulting from such breach, including errors and/or omissions, will be made and such amount will be recovered from the CONSULTANT. ARTICLE IX. RESPONSIBILITIES FOR CLAIMS AND LIABILITY The CONSULTANT shall indemnify, defend and hold harmless the LPA and all its officers, agents and employees from any claim, loss, damage, cost, charge or expense arising out of any negligent act, actions, neglect or omission by the CONSULTANT, its agents, employees, or subcontractors during the performance of this CONTRACT, whether direct or indirect, and whether to any person or property for which LPA or said parties may be subject, except that neither the CONSULTANT nor any of his agents or subcontractors will be liable under this provision for damages arising out of the injury or damage to persons or property solely caused or resulting from the negligence of the LPA or any of its officers, agents or employees. The CONSULTANT'S obligations under this Article, including the obligations to indemnify, defend, hold harmless, pay reasonable attorney fees or, at the LPA'S option, participate and associate with the LPA in the defense and trial or arbitration of any damage claim, lien or suit and any related settlement negotiations, shall be initiated by the LPA'S notice of claim for indemnification to the CONSULTANT. Only an adjudication or judgment after the highest appeal is exhausted specifically finding the LPA entirely responsible shall excuse performance of this provision by the CONSULTANT. In such case, the LPA shall 4 pay all costs and fees related to this obligation and its enforcement. Should there be a finding of dual or multiple liability, costs and fees shall be apportioned accordingly. In conjunction herewith, the LPA agrees to notify CONSULTANT in writing as soon as practicable after receipt or notice of any claim involving CONSULTANT. These indemnities shall not be limited by reason of the listing of any insurance coverage below. ARTICLE X. INSURANCE Prior to beginning the work, the CONSULTANT shall obtain and furnish certificates to the LPA for the following minimum amounts of insurance: A. Workers' Compensation Insurance in accordance with the laws of the State of Mississippi. B. Public Liability Insurance in an amount not less than one million dollars ($1,000,000.00) on account of any one occurrence. C. Property Damage Insurance in an amount not less than five hundred thousand dollars ($500,000.00) from damages on account of any one occurrence, with an aggregate limit of not less than one million dollars ($1,000,000.00). D. Valuable Documents Insurance, whether as a part of the property damage insurance referenced above or as separate insurance, in an amount sufficient to cover all costs associated with repairing, restoring or replacing any documents kept or created by Consultant as a part of the Services, in the event of casualty to, or loss or theft of such documents. E. Errors and Omissions Insurance, in an amount not less than one million dollars ($1,000,000.00) per incident; one million dollars ($1,000,000.00) aggregate. F. Comprehensive Automobile Liability Insurance, with a combined single limit for bodily injury and property damage of not less than one million dollars ($1,000,000.00) per incident with respect to CONSULTANT"s (owned, hired or non-owned) vehicles, assigned to or used in the performance of services. The LPA shall be listed as a certificate holder of insurance on any of the insurance required under this CONTRACT. In the event that the CONSULTANT retains any subcontractor or other personnel to perform SERVICES or carry out any activities under or incident to work on any project or phase of this CONTRACT, CONSULTANT agrees to obtain from said subcontractor or other personnel, certificates of insurance demonstrating that said subcontractor or other personnel has all of the above coverage, or to include said subcontractor or other personnel within CONSULTANT's coverage for the duration of said PROJECT or phase for which said subcontractor or other personnel is employed. The Insurance coverage recited above shall be maintained in full force and effect by CONSULTANT during the life of this CONTRACT. Should CONSULTANT cease to carry the errors and omissions coverage listed above for any reason, it shall obtain "tail" coverage at the same limits for a period of not less than three (3) years subsequent to policy termination or contract termination, whichever is longer. Should CONSULTANT change insurance carriers for errors and /or coverage, it shall obtain a "retroactive coverage" endorsement from its new insurance carrier. 5 Insurance carriers must be properly licensed and/or must hold a Certificate of Authority from the Mississippi Department of Insurance. A certificate of insurance acceptable to the LPA shall be issued to the LPA by the CONSULTANT prior to the execution of this CONTRACT by the CONSULTANT and thereafter on an annual basis for the duration of this CONTRACT as evidence that policies providing the required coverage, conditions and limits are in full force and effect. Such certificate shall identify this CONTRACT and contain provisions that coverage afforded under the policies will not be cancelled, terminated, or materially altered until at least thirty (30) days prior written notice has been given to the LPA. The CONSULTANT will furnish certified copies, upon request, of any or all of the policies and/or endorsements to the LPA prior to the execution of this CONTRACT and thereafter on an annual basis for the duration of this CONTRACT. The CONSULTANT shall provide the LPA any and all documentation necessary to prove compliance with the insurance requirements of this CONTRACT as such documentation is requested, from time to time, by the LPA. If the CONSULTANT fails to procure or maintain required insurance, the LPA may immediately elect to terminate this CONTRACT or, at its discretion, procure or renew such insurance and pay any and all premiums in connection therewith, and all monies so paid by the LPA shall be repaid by the CONSULTANT to the LPA upon demand, or the LPA may offset the cost of the premiums against any monies due to the CONSULTANT from the LPA. ARTICLE XI. COVENANT AGAINST CONTINGENT FEES AND LO BBYING The CONSULTANT shall comply with the relevant requirements of all federal, state or local laws. The CONSULTANT warrants that it has not employed or retained any company or person, other than a bona fide employee working solely for the CONSULTANT, to solicit or secure this CONTRACT, and that it has not paid or agreed to pay any company or person, other than a bona fide employee working solely for the CONSULTANT, any fee commission, percentage, brokerage fee, gifts or any other consideration contingent upon or resulting from the award or making of the CONTRACT. The CONSULTANT warrants that it shall not contribute any money, gift or gratuity of any kind, either directly or indirectly to any employee of the LPA, or to any employee of the Mississippi Department of Transportation. For breach or violation of this warranty, the LPA shall have the right to terminate this CONTRACT without liability, and the CONSULTANT shall forfeit any sums due hereunder at the time of such breach and may be barred from performing any future services for the LPA or participating in any future contracts with the LPA. ARTICLE XII. EMPLOYMENT OF LPA'S PERSONNEL The CONSULTANT shall not employ any person or persons in the employ of the LPA for any work required by the terms of this CONTRACT, without the written permission of the LPA, except as may otherwise be provided for herein. ARTICLES XIII. MODIFICATION If, prior to the satisfactory completion of the SERVICES under this CONTRACT, the LPA materially alters the scope, character, complexity or duration of the SERVICES from those required under this CONTRACT, a supplemental agreement may be executed between the parties. Also, a supplemental agreement may be executed between the parties in the event that both parties agree the CONSULTANT's compensation should be increased due to an unanticipated increase in the nature, scope or amount of work necessary to properly provide the SERVICES required on any particular phase or project begun hereunder. 6 Oral agreements or conversations with the LPA, any individual member of the LPA, officer, agent, or employee of the Mississippi Department of Transportation, either before or after execution of this CONTRACT, shall not affect or modify any of the terms or obligations contained in this CONTRACT. All modifications to this CONTRACT, amendments or addenda thereto must be submitted in writing and signed by the parties thereto before any work is commenced. The CONSULTANT may not begin work on any modifications, amendments, or addenda prio r to receiving a Notice to Proceed. Minor changes in the proposal which do not involve changes in the compensation, extensions of time or changes in the goals and objectives of the CONTRACT may be made by written notification of such change by either the LPA or the CONSULTANT to the other party, and shall become effective upon written acceptance thereof (i.e. letter agreement). ARTICLE XIV. SUBLETTING, ASSIGNMENT OR TRANSFER It is understood by the parties to this CONTRACT that the work of the CONSULTANT is considered personal by the LPA. The CONSULTANT shall not assign, sublet or transfer any or all of its interest in this CONTRACT without prior written approval of the LPA. Under no circumstances will CONSULTANT be allowed to sublet more than 60% of the work required under this contract. It is clearly understood and agreed that specific projects or phases of the work may be sublet in their entirety provided that CONSULTANT performs at least 40% of the overall contract with its own forces. Consent b y the LPA to any subcontract shall not relieve CONSULTANT from any of its obligations hereunder, and CONSULTANT is required to maintain final management responsibility with regard to any such subcontract. The LPA reserves the right to review all subcontract documents prepared in connection with this CONTRACT, and the CONSULTANT agrees that it shall submit to the LPA any proposed subcontract document together with subcontractor cost estimates for review and written concurrence of the LPA in advance of their execution. ARTICLE XV. OWNERSHIP OF PRODUCTS AND DOCUMENTS AND WORK MADE FOR HIRE The CONSULTANT agrees that all reports, computer information and access, drawings, studies, notes, maps and other data, prepared by and for them under the terms of this C ONTRACT shall be delivered to, become and remain in the property of the LPA upon creation and shall be delivered to the LPA upon termination or completion of work, or upon request of the LPA regardless of any claim or dispute between the parties. All such data shall be delivered within thirty (30) days of receipt of a written request by the LPA. The CONSULTANT and the LPA intend and agree that this CONTRACT to be a contract for services and each party considers the products and results of the services to be rendered by the CONSULTANT hereunder, including any and all material produced and/or delivered under this CONTRACT (the "Work"), to be a "work made for hire" under U.S. copyright and all applicable laws. The CONSULTANT acknowledges and agrees that the LPA owns all right, title, and interest in and to the Work including, without limitation, the copyright thereto and all trademark, patent, and all intellectual property rights thereto. If for any reason the Work would not be considered a work made for hire under applicable law, or in the event this CONTRACT is determined to be other than a contract or agreement for a work made for hire, the CONSULTANT does hereby transfer and assign to the LPA, and its successors and assigns, the 7 entire right, title, and interest in and to any Work prepared hereunder including, without limitation, the following: the copyright and all trademark, patent, and all intellectual property rights in the Work and any registrations and copyright, and/or all other intellectual property, applications relating thereto and any renewals and extensions thereof; all works based upon, derived from, or incorporating the Work; all income, royalties, damages, claims, and payments now or hereafter due or payable with respect thereto; all causes of action, either in law or in equity, for past, present, or future infringement based on the copyrights and/or all other intellectual property; all rights, including all rights to claim priority, corresponding to the foregoing in the United States and its territorial possessions and in all foreign countries. The CONSULTANT agrees to execute all papers and perform such other proper acts as the LPA may deem necessary to secure for the LPA or its designee the rights herein assigned. The LPA may, without any notice or obligation of further compensation to the CONSULTANT, publish, re-publish, anthologize, use, disseminate, license, or sell the Work in any format or medium now known or hereafter invented or devised. The LPA"S rights shall include, without limitation, the rights to publish, re-publish, or license a third party to publish, re-publish, or sell the Work in print, on the World Wide Web, or in any other electronic or digital format or database now known or hereafter invented or devised, as a separate isolated work or as part of a compilation or other collective work, including a work different in form from the first publication, and to include or license a third party to include the Work in an electronic or digital database or any other medium or format now known or hereafter invented or devised. The CONSULTANT shall obtain any and all right, title, and interest to all input and/or material from any third party subconsultant, or any other party, who may provide such input and/or material to any portion of the Work so that said right, title, and interest, and all such interest in and to the Work including, without limitation, the copyright thereto and all trademark, patent, and all intellectual property rights thereto, shall belong to the LPA. For any intellectual property rights currently owned by third parties or by the CONSULTANT and not subject to the terms of this CONTRACT, the CONSULTANT agrees that it will obtain or grant royalty-free, nonexclusive, irrevocable license(s) for or to the LPA at no cost to the LPA to use all copyrighted or copyrightable work(s) and all other intellectual property which is incorporated in the material furnished under this CONTRACT. Further, the CONSULTANT warrants and represents to the LPA that it has obtained or granted any and all such licensing prior to presentation of any Work to the LPA under this CONTRACT. This obligation of the CONSULTANT does not apply to a situation involving a third party who enters a license agreement directly with the LPA. The CONSULTANT warrants and represents that it has not previously licensed the Work in whole or in part to any third party and that use of the Work in whole or in part will not violate any rights of any kind or nature whatsoever of any third party. The CONSULTANT agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the LPA, its successors, assigns and assignees, and its respective officers, directors, agents and employees, from and against any and all claims, damages, liabilities, costs and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees), arising out of or in any way connected with any breach of any representation or warranty made by CONSULTANT herein. ARTICLE XVI. PUBLICATION AND PUBLICITY The CONSULTANT agrees that it shall not for any reason whatsoever communicate to any third party, with the exception of the MDOT and the FHWA, in any manner whatsoever concerning any of its CONTRACT work product, its conduct under the CONTRACT, the results or data gathered or processed under this CONTRACT, which includes, but is not limited to, reports, computer information and access, drawings, studies, notes, maps and other data prepared by and for the CONSULTANT under the terms of this CONTRACT, without prior written approval from the LPA, unless such release or disclosure is required 8 by judicial proceeding. The CONSULTANT agrees that it shall immediately refer any third party who requests such information to the LPA and shall also report to the LPA any such third party inquiry, with the exception of the MDOT and/or the FHWA. This Article shall not apply to information in whatever form that comes into the public domain, nor shall it restrict the CONSULTANT from giving notices required by law or complying with an order to provide information or data when such order is issued by a court, administrative agency or other authority with proper jurisdiction, or if it is reasonably necessary for the CONSULTANT to defend itself from any suit or claim. IT IS FURTHER AGREED, that all approved releases of information, findings, and recommendations shall include a disclaimer provision and that all published reports shall include that disclaimer on the cover and title page in the following form: The opinions, findings, and conclusions in this publication are those of the author(s) and not necessarily those of the Local Public Agency, Mississippi Department of Transportation, Mississippi Transportation Commission, the State of Mississippi, or the Federal Highway Administration. ARTICLE XVII. CONTRACT DISPUTES This CONTRACT shall be deemed to have been executed in insert County name here County, Mississippi, and all questions including, but not limited to, questions of interpretation, construction and performance shall be governed by the laws of the State of Mississippi, excluding its conflicts of laws provisions, and any litigation with respect to this CONTRACT shall be brought in a court of competent jurisdiction in insert County name here, State of Mississippi. The CONSULTANT expressly agrees that under no circumstances shall the LPA be obligated to or responsible for payment of an attorney"s fee for the cost of legal action to or on behalf of the CONSULTANT. ARTICLE XVIII. COMPLIANCE WITH APPLICABLE LAW A. The undersigned certify that to the best of their knowledge and belief, the foregoing is in compliance with all applicable laws. B. The CONSULTANT shall observe and comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules and regulations, policies and procedures, ordinances, and orders and decrees of bodies or tribunals of the United States of America or any agency thereof, the State of Mississippi or any agency thereof, and any local governments or political subdivisions, that are in effect at the time of the execution of this CONTRACT or that may later become effective. C. The CONSULTANT shall not discriminate against any employee nor shall any party be subject to discrimination in the performance of this CONTRACT because of race, creed, color, sex, national origin, age or disability. D. IT IS FURTHER SPECIFICALLY AGREED that the CONSULTANT shall comply and shall require its subcontractors to comply with the regulations for COMPLIANCE WITH TITLE VI OF THE CIVIL RIGHTS ACT OF 1964, as amended, and all other applicable federal regulations as stated in "Exhibit 5" which is incorporated herein by reference. E. It is agreed that the CONSULTANT will comply with the provisions set forth in Department of Transportation, 49 CFR, Section 18, Et Seq., regarding Uniform Administrative Requirements for Grants and Cooperative agreements in its administration of this CONTRACT or any subcontract resulting herefrom. 9 F. The CONSULTANT agrees that it will abide by the provisions of 49 CFR Section 26 regarding disadvantaged business enterprises and include the certification made in "Exhibit 5" to this CONTRACT in any and all subcontracts which may result from this CONTRACTS. G. The CONSULTANT shall comply and shall require its subconsultants to comply with Code of Federal Regulations CFR 23 Part 634 - Worker Visibility – as stated in "Exhibit 5". H. IMMIGRANT STATUS CERTIFICATION. The CONSULTANT represents that it is in compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 (Public Law 99-603), as amended, in relation to all employees performing work in the State of Mississippi and does not knowingly employ persons in violation of the United States immigration laws. The CONSULTANT further represents that it is registered and participating in the Department of Homeland Security"s E-Verify™ employment eligibility verification program, or successor thereto, and will maintain records of compliance with the Mississippi Employment Protection Act including, but not limited to, requiring compliance certification from all subcontractors and vendors who will participate in the performance of this Agreement and maintaining such certifications for inspection if requested. The CONSULTANT acknowledges that violation may result in the following: (a) cancellation of any public contract and ineligibility for any public contract for up to three (3) years, or (b) the loss of any license, permit, certification or other document granted by an agency, department or governmental entity for the right to do business in Mississippi for up to one (1) year, or (c) both. The CONSULTANT also acknowledges liability for any additional costs incurred by the LPA due to such contract cancellation or loss of license or permit. The CONSULTANT is required to provide the certification on Exhibit 9 in this CONTRACT to the LPA verifying that the CONSULTANT and subconsultant(s) are registered and participating in E-Verify prior to execution of this CONTRACT I. The covenants herein shall, except as otherwise provided, accrue to the benefit of and be binding upon the successors and assigns of the parties hereto. ARTICLE XIX. WAIVER Failure of either party hereto to insist upon strict compliance with any of the terms, covenants, and conditions hereof shall not be deemed a waiver or relinquishment of any similar right or power hereunder at any subsequent time, or of any other provision hereof, nor shall it be construed to be a modification of the terms of this CONTRACT. ARTICLE XX. SEVERABILITY If any terms or provisions of this CONTRACT are prohibited by the laws of the State of Mississippi or declared invalid or void by a court of competent jurisdiction, the remainder of this CONTRACT shall not be affected thereby and each term and provision of this CONTRACT shall be valid and enforceable to the fullest extent permitted by law. ARTICLE XXI. ENTIRE AGREEMENT This CONTRACT constitutes the entire agreement of the parties with respect to the subject matter contained herein and supersedes and replaces any and all prior negotiations, understandings, and agreements, written or oral, between the parties relating thereto. 10 ARTICLE XXII. CONFLICT OF INTEREST The CONSULTANT covenants that no public or private interests exist and none shall be acquired directly or indirectly which would conflict in any manner with the performance of the CONSULTANT"S CONTRACT. The CONSULTANT further covenants that no employee of the CONSULTANT or of any subconsultant(s), regardless of his/her position, is to personally benefit directly or indirectly from the performance of the SERVICES or from any knowledge obtained during the CONSULTANT"S execution of this CONTRACT. ARTICLE XXIII. AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS It is expressly understood and agreed that the obligation of the LPA to proceed under this CONTRACT is conditioned upon the availability of funds, the appropriation of funds by the Mississippi Legislature, and the receipt of state and/or federal funds. If, at any time, the funds anticipated for the fulfillment of this CONTRACT are not forthcoming or are insufficient, either through the failure of the federal government to provide funds or of the State of Mississippi to appropriate funds or the discontinuance or material alteration of the program under which funds were provided, or if funds are not otherwise available to the LPA for the performance of this CONTRACT, the LPA shall have the right, upon written notice to the CONSULTANT, to immediately terminate or stop work on this CONTRACT without damage, penalty, cost, or expense to the LPA of any kind whatsoever. The effective date of termination shall be as specified in the notice of termination. ARTICLE XXIV. STOP WORK ORDER A. Order to Stop Work. The LPA may, by written order to the CONSULTANT at any time, and without notice to any surety, require the CONSULTANT to stop all or any part of the work called for by this CONTRACT. This order shall be for a specified period not exceeding twenty-four (24) months after the order is delivered to the CONSULTANT unless the parties agree to any further period. Any such order shall be identified specifically as a stop work order issued pursuant to this clause. Upon receipt of such an order, the CONSULTANT shall forthwith comply with its terms and take all steps to minimize the occurrence of costs allocable to the work covered by the order during the period of work stoppage. Before the stop work order expires, or within any further period to which the parties shall have agreed, the LPA shall either: (1) cancel the stop work order; or (2) terminate the work covered by such order according to and as provided in Article III of this CONTRACT. Prior to the LPA"S taking official action to stop work under this CONTRACT, the Executive Director of MDOT may notify the CONSULTANT, in writing, of MDOT"S intentions to ask the LPA to stop work under this CONTRACT. Upon notice from the Executive Director of MDOT, CONSULTANT shall suspend all activities under this CONTRACT, pending final action by the LPA. B. Cancellation or Expiration of the Order. If a stop work order issued under this clause is canceled at any time during the period specified in the order, or if the period of the order or any extension thereof expires, the CONSULTANT shall have the right to resume work. If the LPA decides that it is justified, an appropriate adjustment may be made in the delivery schedule. If the stop work order results in an increase in the time required for or in the CONSULTANT"S cost properly allocable to the performance of any part of this CONTRACT and the CONSULTANT asserts a claim for such an adjustment within 30 days after the end of the period of work stoppage, 11 an equitable adjustment in this CONTRACT may be made by written modification of this CONTRACT as provided by the terms of this CONTRACT. C. Termination of Stopped Work. If a stop work order is not canceled and the work covered by such order is terminated, the CONSULTANT may be paid for services rendered prior to the Termination. In addition to payment for services rendered prior to the date of termination, the LPA shall be liable only for the costs, fees, and expenses for demobilization and close out of this CONTRACT, based on actual time and expenses incurred by the CONSULTANT in the packaging and shipment of all documents covered by this CONTRACT to the LPA. In no event shall the LPA be liable for lost profits or other consequential damages. 12 ARTICLE XXV. KEY PERSONNEL & DESIGNATED AGENTS CONSULTANT agrees that Key Personnel identified as assigned to this PROJECT shall not be changed or reassigned without prior approval of the LPA or, if prior approval is impossible, and then notice to the LPA and subsequent review by the LPA which may approve or disapprove the action. For purposes of implementing this section and all other sections of this CONTRACT with regard to notice, the following individuals are herewith designated as agents for the respective parties unless otherwise identified in the addenda hereto: LPA: For Contractual Matters: For Technical Matters: CONSULTANT: For Contractual Matters: For Technical Matters: Licensure Number Licensure Number from the Mississippi from the Mississippi Board of Licensure Board of Licensure for Professional for Professional Engineers and Surveyors: Engineers and Surveyors: P.E. #__________________ P.E.#________________ Surveyor #______________ Surveyor #____________ 13 ARTICLE XXVI. AUTHORIZATION Both parties hereto represent that they have authority to enter into this CONTRACT and that the individuals executing this CONTRACT are authorized to execute it and bind their respective parties and certified copies of the applicable LPA Order and the Resolution of the Corporate Board of Directors of the CONSULTANT are attached hereto as "Exhibit 1" and incorporated herein by reference and made a part hereof as if fully copied herein in words and figures. WITNESS this my signature in execution hereof, this the day of __ , 20___. LPA NAME GOES HERE ____________________________________ Chief Administrative Official NAME GOES HERE WITNESS this my signature in execution hereof, this the day of ____ , 20___. CONSULTANT NAME GOES HERE BY:_________________________________ ATTEST:____________________ Exhibits attached hereto and incorporated by reference into this contract include those identified on the attached page entitled "List of Exhibits". 14 LIST OF EXHIBITS 1. Evidence of Authority 2. General Scope of Work and Common Specifications 3. Fees and Expenses. 4. Sample Invoice 5. Notice to the CONSULTANT 6. CONSULTANT"s Certification Regarding Debarment, Suspension and Other Responsibility Matters. 7. Certification of LPA 8. {This Exhibit was intentionally left blank} 9. Prime Consultant EEV Certification and Agreement 15 EXHIBIT 1 {{{{Attach a copy of authority to execute contracts on behalf of the LPA}}}} {{{{Attach a copy of authority to execute contracts on behalf of the Consultant Corporation here}}}} 16 EXHIBIT 2 Scope of Work Insert the Scope of Work here {NOTE: SCOPES OF WORK MUST BE DETAILED – INCLUDE TERMINI} {ATTACH THE PROGRESS SCHEDULE AT THE BACK OF THIS EXHIBIT – SEE ARTICLE IV} 17 EXHIBIT 3 FEES AND EXPENSES The LPA shall pay the CONSULTANT on an actual cost-plus fixed-fee with an upset limit for the satisfactory completion of the Scope of Work set forth under "Exhibit 2", hereto, for all salaries, payroll additives, overhead, direct costs and CONSULTANT's fixed fees attributable to this CONTRACT. Actual costs as the term is used herein shall include all direct salaries, payroll additives, overhead and direct cost. Direct salaries are those amounts actually paid to the person performing the SERVICES which are deemed reasonably necessary by the LPA for the advancement of the Scope of Work. Overtime work is not contemplated by this contract. Accordingly, direct salaries chargeable to this contract shall not include any overtime premium. Salaries for officers, principals or partners shall not increase at a rate in excess of that for other employees. Payroll additives and overhead consist of employee fringe benefits and that part of CONSULTANT"s allowable indirect costs attributable to this contract. Direct Costs are those charges deemed reasonably necessary by the LPA for the successful completion of the Scope of Work which are charged directly to the project and not included in overhead. Fixed fee as the term is used herein shall mean a dollar amount established to cover the CONSULTANT"s profit and business expenses not allocable to overhead for the successful completion of the SERVICES. SCHEDULE OF MAXIMUM RATES, EXPENSES & FEES: The following schedule of rates for services will not be exceeded for all work under this CONTRACT: Direct Salaries: Direct salaries shall not exceed those amounts actually paid to an employee performing services reasonably necessary for the completion of the Scope of Work set forth under "Exhibit 2" to this contract. All charges for services must be substantiated by supporting data, i.e. certified time sheets, d aily logs, check stubs, pay vouchers, etc. Payroll Additive & Overhead: The rate, based on the CONSULTANT"S latest governmental audited rate, not to exceed two (2) years, and as approved by MDOT, for payroll additives and overhead shall be computed at ____ % of direct salary cost. This rate shall be used to calculate costs under this CONTRACT and in the preparation of costs estimates for Supplemental Agreements under this CONTRACT. Final payment of these costs shall be adjusted after completion of the final audit to reflect the actual rates experienced by CONSULTANT during the course of this CONTRACT; however, in no event shall such an adjustment allow the CONTRACT"S cost to exceed the maximum limitation stated. Said audit of the CONSULTANT will be conducted by the LPA, or the LPA"s designated auditor at the conclusion of the contract in accordance with Federal and LPA requirements. 18 Direct Costs: The LPA will reimburse the CONSULTANT"s actual documented expenses; or the amount allowable under the current edition of the MDOT State Travel Handbook, whichever is lower. Except as otherwise specifically provided herein, the procedures generally outlined in the MDOT State Travel Handbook shall govern the allowability of any expense reimbursement. (i.e. no meal reimbursement when there is no overnight stay). All direct costs (except meals) must be substantiated by supporting data, i.e. mileage, log books, receipts, etc. All other expenses will be reimbursed upon receipt of acceptable paid invoices. Fixed Fee: The CONSULTANT's fixed fee shall be $ _______ , which sum shall be paid incrementally each month in an amount determined by multiplying the total fixed fee by the project completion percentage, less any amounts previously paid for fixed fees. Contract Maximums: Under no circumstances shall the amount payable by the LPA for this assignment exceed $ ?????????? (Total of all Charges) without the prior written consent of both parties. Fee and Expense Summary Labor Cost Direct Cost Fixed Fee SubConsultant Total **See Delineation of Cost Breakdown behind Exhibit 7. 19 EXHIBIT 4 SAMPLE INVOICE LOCAL PUBLIC AGENCY ADDRESS CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE DATE: ATTENTION: ACCOUNTS PAYABLE INVOICE NO. 0000 PERIOD _____, 20__ THROUGH ____, 20__ PROFESSIONAL SERVICES IN ACCORDANCE WITH CONTRACT DATED______________________________, 20__, AS RELATES TO PROJECT NO. ___-___-____-____-____ IN___________ COUNTY, HIGHWAY______. CONSULTANT: CUSTOMER NUMBER 0000000000 FILE NO. 000-000000 REPORT NUMBER: 0000 through 00000 CURRENT PREVIOUS TOTAL ALLOWED PERIOD ESTIMATE TO DATE DIRECT SALARIES $ $ $ * PAYROLL ADDITIVE $ $ $ FIXED FEE (% complete X total fee $ $ $ less amounts previously paid) ** DIRECT COSTS $ $ $ PROJECT TOTAL $ $ $ AMOUNT DUE THIS INVOICE : $ NOTE: 1. * PAYROLL ADDITIVES (INCLUDING ALL FRINGE BENEFITS & OVERHEAD- ATTACH SUPPORTING DATA) 2. ** DIRECT COSTS (ATTACH SUPPORTING DATA) 3. THE CONSULTANT MAY USE ITS OWN INVOICE FORM SO LONG AS IT HAS BEEN APPROVED. PRIOR TO SUBMISSION BY THE CONSULTANT SAID FORM SHOULD, AT A MINIMUM, CONTAIN THE ABOVE INFORMATION 20 SUPPORTING DATA Project No. 00-0000-00-000-00 County ________________ Current Current Previous Costs Employee and Rate Period Period Period To Classification _ of Pay_ _ Hours Costs _Costs__ __Date _ DIRECT LABOR AND DIRECT COSTS John P. Public, Jr 0.00 0.0 0.00 0.00 0.00 Engineer John P. Public, Jr 0.00 0.0 0.00 0.00 0.00 Designer John P. Public, Jr 0.00 0.0 0.00 0.00 0.00 Engineer John P. Public, Jr 0.00 0.0 0.00 0.00 0.00 Technician Sub Total 0.0 0.00 0.00 0.00 Payroll Additives 0.00 0.00 0.00 Total Labor 0.00 0.00 0.00 Fixed Fee 0.00 0.00 0.00 Direct Costs 0.00 0.00 0.00 Project Total 0.00 0.00 0.00 21 EXHIBIT 5 NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS, FEDERAL-AID CONTRACT COMPLIANCE WITH TITLE VI OF THE CIVIL RIGHTS ACT OF 1964 COPELAND ANTI-KICKBACK ACT, DAVIS BACON ACT CONTRACT WORK HOURS AND SAFETY STANDARDS ACT CLEAN AIR ACT, ENERGY POLICY AND CONSERVATION ACT DISADVANTAGED BUSINESS ENTERPRISES, WORKER VISIBILITY During the performance of this CONTRACT, the CONSULTANT, for itself, its assignees and successor-in-interest (hereinafter referred to as the "CONSULTANT") agrees as follows: 1. Compliance with Regulations: The CONSULTANT will comply with the Regulations of the Department of Transportation relative to nondiscrimination in Federally-assisted programs of the Department of Transportation (Title 49, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 21, hereinafter referred to as the "Regulations"), which are herein incorporated by reference and made a part of this CONTRACT. 2. Nondiscrimination: The CONSULTANT, with regard to the work performed by it after award and prior to completion of the contract work, will not discriminate on the grounds of race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age or disability in the selection and retention of subcontractors including procurement of materials and leases of equipment. The CONSULTANT will not participate either directly or indirectly in the discrimination prohibited by Section 21.5 of the Regulations, including employment practices when the CONTRACT covers a program set forth in Appendix B of the Regulations. In addition, the CONSULTANT will not participate either directly or indirectly in discrimination prohibited by 23 C.F.R. 710.405(b). 3. Solicitations for Subcontracts. Including Procurement of Materials and Equipment: In all Solicitations, either by competitive bidding or negotiation made by the CONSULTANT for work to be performed under a subcontract, including procurement of materials or equipment, each potential subcontractor or supplier shall be notified by the CONSULTANT of the CONSULTANT's obligations under this CONTRACT and the Regulations relative to nondiscrimination on the grounds of race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age or disability. 4. Anti-kickback provisions: All contracts and subcontracts for construction or repair shall include a provision for compliance with the Copeland "Anti-Kick Back" Act (18 U.S.C. 874) as supplemented in Department of Labor regulations (29 CFR, Part 3). This Act provides that each contractor or subcontractor shall be prohibited from inducing, by any means, any person employed in the construction, completion, or repair of public work, to give up any part of the compensation to which he is otherwise entitled. The CONSULTANT shall report all suspected or reported violations to the LPA. 5. Davis Bacon Act: When required by the federal grant program legislation, all construction contracts awarded to contractors and subcontractors in excess of $2,000 shall include a provision for compliance with the Davis-Bacon Act (40 U.S.C. 276a to a-7) and as supplemented by Department of Labor regulations (29 CFR, Part 5). Under this Act, contractors shall be required to pay wages to laborers and mechanics at a rate not less than the minimum wages specified in a wage determination made by the Secretary of Labor. In addition, contractors shall be required to pay wages specified in a wage determination made by the Secretary of Labor. In addition, contractors shall be required to pay wages specified in a wage determination made by the Secretary of Labor. In addition, contractors shall be required to pay wages not less often than once a week. 6. Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act: Where applicable, all contracts awarded by or to contractors and subcontractors in excess of $100,000 which involve the employment of mechanics or laborers shall include a provision for compliance with sections 103 and 107 of the Contract Work Hours and 22 Safety Standards Act (40 U.S.C. 327-330) as supplemented by Department of Labor Regulations (29 CFR, Part 5). Under section 103 of the Act, each contractor shall be required to compute the wages of every mechanic and laborer on the basis of a standard work week of 40 hours. Work in excess of the standard work week is permissible provided that the worker is compensated at a rate of not less than 1 1/2 times the basic rate of pay for all hours worked in excess of 40 hours in the work week. Section 107 of the Act is applicable to construction work and provides that no laborer or mechanic shall be required to work in surroundings or under working conditions which are unsanitary, hazardous, or dangerous to his health and safety as determined under construction, safety, and health standards promulgated by the Secretary of Labor. These requirements do not apply to the purchases of supplies or materials or articles ordinarily available on the open market, or contracts for transportation or transmission of intelligence. 7. Clean Air Act: Compliance with all applicable standards, orders, or requirements issued under section 306 of the Clear Air Act (42 U.S.C. 1857 (h), Section 508 of the Clean Water Act (33 U.S.C. 1368), Executive Order 11738, and Environmental Protection Agency regulations (40 CFR Part 15) (Contracts and subcontracts in amounts in excess of $100,000). 8. Energy Policy and Conservation Act: Mandatory standards and policies relating to energy efficiency which are contained in the state energy conservation plan issued in compliance with the Energy Policy and Conservation Act (Pub. L. 94-163). 9. Disadvantaged Business Enterprises: It is the policy of the Mississippi Department of Transportation to comply with the requirements of 49 C.F.R. 26, to prohibit unlawful discrimination, to meet it"s goal for DBE participation, to meet that goal whenever possible by race-neutral means, to create a level playing field, and to achieve that amount of DBE participation that would be obtained in an non- discriminatory market place. To meet that objective in any United States Department of Transportation assisted contracts, the LPA and the CONSULTANT shall comply w ith the "Mississippi Department of Transportation"s Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Programs For United States Department Of Transportation Assisted Contracts". Neither the CONSULTANT (Contractor), nor any sub-recipient or sub-contractor shall discriminate on the bases of race, color, national origin, or sex in the performance of this contract. The CONSULTANT (Contractor) shall carry out applicable requirements of 49 C.F.R. 26 in the award and administration of United States Department of Transportation assisted contracts. Failure of the CONSULTANT (Contractor) to carry out those requirements is a material breach of the contract which may result in the termination of this contract or such other remedies as the Mississippi Department of Transportation deems appropriate. 10. Worker Visibility: All workers within the right-of-way of a Federal-aid highway who are exposed either to traffic (vehicles using the highway for the purposes of travel) or to construction equipment within the work area shall wear high-visibility safety apparel – personal protective safety clothing that is intended to provide conspicuity during both daytime and nighttime usage, and that meets the Performance Class 2 or 3 requirements of the ANSI/ISEA 107–2004 publication entitled ""American National Standard for High-Visibility Safety Apparel and Headwear" – for compliance with 23 CFR, Part 634. 23 EXHIBIT 6 CERTIFICATION REGARDING DEBARMENT, SUSPENSION AND OTHER RESPONSIBILITY MATTERS CERTIFICATION REGARDING DEBARMENT, SUSPENSION, AND OTHER RESPONSIBILITY MATTERS - Certification in accordance with Section 29.510 Appendix A, C.F.R./Vol. 53, No. 102, page 19210 and 19211: (1) The CONSULTANT certifies to the best of its knowledge and belief that it and its principals: (a) are not presently debarred, suspended, proposed for debarment, declared ineligible, or voluntarily excluded from covered transactions by any federal department or agency; (b) have not within a three-year period preceding this proposal been convicted of or had a civil judgment 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 (l)(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; (e) has not either directly or indirectly entered into any agreement participated in any collusion; or otherwise taken any action in restraint of free competitive negotiation in connection with this CONTRACT. (2) The CONSULTANT further certifies, to the best of his/her knowledge and belief, that: (f) No 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 Federal agency, a member of Congress, an officer or employee of Congress, or employee of a member of Congress in connection with the awarding 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. (g) 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 of employee of Congress, or any employee of a member of Congress in connection with this CONTRACT, Standard Form-LLL, "Disclosure Form to Report Lobbying", in accordance with its instructions will be completed and submitted. The certification contained in (1) and (2) above is a material representation of fact upon which reliance is placed and a pre-requisite imposed by Section 1352, Title 31, U. S. Code prior to entering into this CONTRACT. Failure to comply shall be subject to a civil penalty of not less 24 than $10,000 and not more than $100,000. The CONSULTANT shall include the language of the certification in all subcontracts exceeding $100,000 and all sub-contractors shall certify and disclose accordingly. I hereby certify that I am the duly authorized representative of the CONSULTANT for purposes of making this certification, and that neither I, nor any principal, officer, shareholder or employee of the above firm has: (a) employed or retained for commission, percentages, brokerage, contingent fee, or other consideration, any firm or person (other than a bona fide employee working solely for me or the above consultant) to solicit or secure this agreement, (b) agreed, as an express or implied condition for obtaining this CONTRACT, to em ploy or retain the services of any firm or person in connection with carrying out the agreement, or (c) paid, or agreed to pay, to any firm, organization or person (other than a bone fide employee working solely for me or the above consultant) any fee, contribution, donation, or consideration of any kind for, or in connection with, procuring or carrying out the agreement; except as herein expressly stated (if any). I acknowledge that this Agreement may be furnished to the Federal Highway Administration, United States Department of Transportation, in connection with the Agreement involving participation of Federal- Aid Highway funds, and is subject to applicable state and federal laws, both criminal and civil. SO CERTIFIED this day of ____________ , 20____. CONSULTANT BY: ________________________________ ATTEST:__________________ My Commission Expires: ______________________________________________ Notary 25 EXHIBIT 7 CERTIFICATION OF THE LPA I hereby certify that I am the Chief Administrative Official, duly authorized by the LPA to execute this certification and that the above consulting firm or its representative has not been required, directly or indirectly, as an express or implied condition in connection with obtaining or carrying out this agreement to: (a) employ or retain, or agree to employ or retain, firm or person, or (b) pay, or agree to pay, to any firm, person organization, any fee, contribution, donation, or consideration of any kind except as here expressly stated (if any). SO CERTIFIED on the day of _____ , 200__. LPA _______________________________________ _____________________________________ Chief Administrative Official 26 EXHIBIT 8 {Intentionally Left Blank} 27 EXHIBIT 9 PRIME CONSULTANT / CONTRACTOR EEV CERTIFICATION AND AGREEMENT By executing this Certification and Agreement, the undersigned verifies its compliance with the, "Mississippi Employment Protection Act," Section 71-11-3 of the Mississippi Code of 1972, as amended, and any rules or regulations promulgated by the LPA, Mississippi Transportation Commission [MTC], Department of Employment Security, State Tax Commission, Secretary of State, Department of Human Services in accordance with the Mississippi Administrative Procedures Law (Section 25-43-1 et seq., Mississippi Code of 1972, as amended), stating affirmatively that the individual, firm, or corporation which is contracting with the LPA has registered with and is participating in a federal work authorization program* operated by the United States Department of Homeland Security to electronically verify information of newly hired employees pursuant to the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, Pub.L. 99-603,100 Stat 3359, as amended. The undersigned agrees to inform the LPA if the undersigned is no longer registered or participating in the program. The undersigned agrees that, should it employ or contract with any entity(s) in connection with the performance of this CONTRACT, the undersigned will secure from such entity(s) verification of compliance with the Mississippi Employment Protection Act. The undersigned further agrees to maintain records of such compliance and provide a copy of each such verification to the LPA, if requested, for the benefit of the LPA or this CONTRACT. _____________________________________ EEV* Company Identification Number [Required] The undersigned certifies that the above information is complete, true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief. The undersigned acknowledges that any violation may be subject to the cancellation of the contract, ineligibility for any state or public contract for up to three (3) years, the loss of any license, permit, certificate or other document granted by any agency, department or government entity for the right to do business in Mississippi for up to one (1) year, or both, any and all additional costs incurred because of the contract cancellation or the loss of any license or permit, and may be subject to additional felony prosecution for knowingly or recklessly accepting employment for compensation from an unauthorized alien as define d by 8 U.S.C §1324a(h)(3), said action punishable by imprisonment for not less than one (1) year nor more than five (5) years, a fine of not less than One Thousand Dollars ($1,000.00) nor more than Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000.00), or both, in addition to such prosecution and penalties as provided by Federal law. BY:____________________________________ __________________________ Authorized Officer or Agent Date _________________________________ ________________________________________ Printed Name of Authorized Officer or Agent Title of Authorized Officer or Agent of Contractor / Consultant SWORN TO AND SUBSCRIBED before me on this the _____ day of ______________________, 20____. ___________________________________ NOTARY PUBLIC My Commission Expires: __________________ * As of the effective date of the Mississippi Employment Protection Act, the applicable federal work authorization program is E-Verify™ operated by the U. S. Citizenship and Immigration Services of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, in conjunction with the Social Security Administration. 28


text: tag:www.windaction.org,2005:/posts/feed WindAction Latest Posts 2014-08-20T12:19:54-04:00 tag:www.windaction.org,2005:Article/41064 2014-08-20T12:19:54-04:00 2014-08-20T12:19:54-04:00 http://www.windaction.org/posts/41064-wind-energy-company-pulling-out-of-cherokee-etowah-county-projects-opposition-says Article Wind energy company pulling out of Cherokee, Etowah County projects, opposition says According to a document filed July 9 in Cherokee County Probate Court, Pioneer Green Energy President Andrew Bowman signed a memorandum terminating a lease to about 1,889 acres of property. ..."The residents are ecstatic. It was only when we learned that the leases had been terminated that we knew it was really over." 2014-08-20T00:00:00Z Alabama tag:www.windaction.org,2005:Editorial/41006 2014-08-10T23:40:57-04:00 2014-08-20T08:38:53-04:00 http://www.windaction.org/posts/41006-an-unending-production-tax-credit Editorial An Unending Production Tax Credit? Last month when GE's Chief Financial Officer, Jeff Bornstein, complained that rules defining 'begin construction' were still too vague and holding up delivery of 400 to 500 turbines. "We expect that clarification to come from the Treasury ...We've seen that clarification and we think it is helpful." 2014-08-20T00:00:00Z USA tag:www.windaction.org,2005:Document/41063 2014-08-20T08:20:23-04:00 2014-08-20T08:29:56-04:00 http://www.windaction.org/posts/41063-noise-monitoring-in-the-vicinity-of-the-waterloo-wind-farm Document Noise monitoring in the vicinity of the Waterloo Wind Farm This report describes the results of full spectrum acoustic monitoring conducted at a number of homes located between 2 km out to nearly 10km from the Waterloo Wind Energy facility. This monitoring was independent of the that conducted by the South Australian Environment Protection Authority (SA EPA) and was requested by Mrs Mary Morris and other concerned residents in the Waterloo district. The monitoring occurred during the period of the South Australian EPA Acoustic Survey, conducted in mid 2013. The conclusions of the monitoring are provided below. The full report can be accessed by clicking the link(s) on this page. 2014-05-26T00:00:00Z Australia tag:www.windaction.org,2005:Document/41062 2014-08-19T23:50:24-04:00 2014-08-20T07:58:06-04:00 http://www.windaction.org/posts/41062-wind-farm-facilities-in-germany-kill-noctule-bats-from-near-and-far Document Wind farm facilities in Germany kill noctule bats from near and far In this recent study, researchers present a comprehensive study on the breeding provenance of endangered and protected noctule bats killed at German wind turbines, showing that individuals from local and distant populations are among the recorded fatalities. The results provide a first step on the way towards an evaluation on how bat fatalities at wind turbines might impact local and regional populations in migratory bat species. The abstract of the paper is provided below. The full paper can be accessed by clicking the link(s) on this page. 2014-08-13T00:00:00Z Europe, Germany tag:www.windaction.org,2005:Article/41061 2014-08-19T23:35:41-04:00 2014-08-19T23:36:08-04:00 http://www.windaction.org/posts/41061-agency-corrects-number-of-eagle-deaths-at-wind-farms Article Agency corrects number of eagle deaths at wind farms More than a month after the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service said it had reports of 15 golden eagles killed at wind farms in the area, the agency has retracted that number and said most of the eagle deaths actually occurred elsewhere in California. 2014-08-19T00:00:00Z California tag:www.windaction.org,2005:Article/41060 2014-08-19T23:31:09-04:00 2014-08-19T23:31:31-04:00 http://www.windaction.org/posts/41060-oklahoma-wind-power-companies-run-into-headwinds Article Oklahoma Wind Power Companies Run Into Headwinds Oklahoma is the nation's fourth-largest generator of wind energy. But wind developers in the northeast corner of the state, where the Tallgrass Prairie Preserve lies, are up against stiff opposition from an unlikely pair of allies: environmentalists and oil interests. 2014-08-18T00:00:00Z Oklahoma tag:www.windaction.org,2005:Article/41059 2014-08-19T23:04:19-04:00 2014-08-19T23:04:19-04:00 http://www.windaction.org/posts/41059-n-j-appellate-court-orders-state-regulators-to-reconsider-rejected-offshore-wind-farm-project Article N.J. appellate court orders state regulators to reconsider rejected offshore wind farm project BPU commissioners have said the "Offshore Renewable Energy Certificates" (ORECs) — which are required to recoup the millions of dollars investors would spend on the wind farm — may be costlier than projected. That would leave ratepayers on the hook for hundreds of millions of dollars, the BPU contends. 2014-08-20T00:00:00Z New Jersey tag:www.windaction.org,2005:Article/41058 2014-08-19T23:00:25-04:00 2014-08-19T23:00:25-04:00 http://www.windaction.org/posts/41058-cutting-ret-could-bankrupt-wind-farms-energy-companies-warn Article Cutting RET could bankrupt wind farms, energy companies warn Cutting the renewable energy target could bankrupt existing wind farms and lead to legal action against the commonwealth government, energy companies have warned. 2014-08-20T00:00:00Z Australia tag:www.windaction.org,2005:Article/41057 2014-08-19T15:02:55-04:00 2014-08-19T15:02:55-04:00 http://www.windaction.org/posts/41057-emerging-solar-plants-scorch-birds-in-mid-air Article Emerging solar plants scorch birds in mid-air The investigators want the halt until the full extent of the deaths can be assessed. Estimates per year now range from a low of about a thousand by BrightSource to 28,000 by an expert for the Center for Biological Diversity environmental group. 2014-08-19T00:00:00Z California tag:www.windaction.org,2005:Article/41056 2014-08-18T14:01:56-04:00 2014-08-18T14:01:56-04:00 http://www.windaction.org/posts/41056-bat-deaths-prompt-change-at-wind-farm Article Bat deaths prompt change at wind farm The 152-megawatt Spring Valley Wind Energy project about 260 miles northeast of Las Vegas killed an estimated 566 bats in 2013, so its operator agreed to change when the windmills kick on in hopes of reducing the number of deaths. 2014-08-18T00:00:00Z Nevada tag:www.windaction.org,2005:Article/41055 2014-08-17T14:24:59-04:00 2014-08-19T23:23:48-04:00 http://www.windaction.org/posts/41055-senate-hopefuls-debate-wind-power-in-windham Article Senate hopefuls debate wind power in Windham "Would I favor wind development on ridge tops in Windham? Absolutely not," he said. "Our ridgelines have very important purposes -- for environmental matters, for health matters, for water-quality matters. 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Wellworths welcomes 100,000th shopper
8:47am Tuesday 23rd June 2009 in News By Harry Hogger, Dorchester reporter
THE wonder of Wellworths is still going strong as the store welcomed the 100,000th customer to the checkout.
Claire Robertson's high street revolution at the former Woolworths store in Dorchester has proved a runaway success since it opened in March.
Now, just three months after DJ Chris Evans opened the doors to the South Street store, mum Heather Ikin has become the 100,000th person to sign up to Claire's bold vision.
Mrs Ikin and her three-year-old daughter Hannah popped into the store to spend some of the youngster's pocket money on an art and crafts set and were stunned to find out they were the landmark customers.
Miss Robertson presented mother and daughter with two large bags of Wellworths goodies as well as a £30 voucher and a bunch of flowers.
Mrs Ikin, 38, from Weymouth, said she was impressed by what Miss Robertson had done with the shop.
She said: "We used to come in here when it was Woolworths. It's such a lovely store, it's really nice and spacious.
"We were going up to Dorset County Hospital and we came up early specifically to come in here. Hannah wanted to spend some of her pocket money."
Miss Robertson said the store's success had exceeded all expectations and she was thrilled to reach the landmark figure of 100,000 customers so quickly.
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Miss Robertson added that she was delighted to see that the whole of Dorchester was benefiting from Wellworths' success.
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She was in a very fortunate position- had I known the landlord and been able to contact him (as she was), I would have certainly done the same thing- but the end results would have been better.
Employing that donut from Portland as a "Buyer" was suicidal (is he still there, with his daft picture frames?). I watched the documentary, and whilst the shop was in utter chaos, he was upstairs watching videos on YouTube. He was also late on a number of occasions, including the opening day. His love of picture frames was TOTALLY mis-guided, and dedicating so much valuable space was poor managment. Not giving anyone else keys was madness as well- OK, she couldn't predict the snow, but what if her car broke down on the A37 and her phone didn't work? If someone else had shop keys, at least they could have carried on with the merchandising.
Not stocking childrens clothing, when there is huge demand locally with little/no competition just does not make sense. Also, there should be a range of CD's and DVD's stocked- agin, with little/ no High Street competition of note (Smiths is very expensive).
Overall, she has done well, but I do feel that it is more by luck than judgment. I cannot see it being a sustainable business- once the novelty of it being Wellworths wears thin, they may begin to struggle.
I don't want them to fail- but I do think that the store is not performing to it's maximum potential. Childrens clothing and CD's/DVD's would add in the region of £1500-2000 per week (if the right range is stocked and availability is good).
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Whatever the undertaking, and however successful it may appear to be, there are always people like I Really Really on hand who are able to offer priceless advice, via the Echo website, about how it could be done immeasurably better.
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Can't see any picture frames on there.
Maybe they are stupid like me and don't realise the very idea of selling a product that there is a lot of demand for (with limited competition) is a crazy idea.
Regarding the issue of stocking childrens clothing affecting cashflow, this would be true across hundreds of stores, but on an individual store basis, this would not be a problem (providing it was managed well, and the buyer could type all the EAN's into the computer and press "save" (quite difficult, according to the documentary).
Oh, and I do have suggestions for Tom Singh at New Look that would enhance his sales- stock menswear in more stores.
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Benefit fraudsters ordered to pay back more than £16,000
5:00pm Wednesday 26th March 2014 in News By Anna Roberts, Crime reporter
Two benefit fraudsters have been told to pay back more than £16,000.
Both Denise Stammers and Aji Ngum lied about their circumstances to cheat taxpayers' out of money.
Stammers, 33, of Holyrood Place, Broadfield, Crawley, admitted fraudulently claiming £10,776.61 in housing and council tax benefits.
Crawley Magistrates' Court was told from September 2011 Stammers claimed she lived alone with her dependent child – actually she lived with her partner.
She was jailed for ten weeks, suspended for 18 months, and was ordered to complete 120 hours of community service in the next 12 months.
She was also ordered to pay £85 in costs and a £20 victim surcharge.
Ngum, 45, of Dickens Road, Tilgate, Crawley, admitted fraudulently claiming £6,206.76 of benefits after failing to declare changes in her employment circumstances.
It was found she had not declared the full extent of her employment while claiming housing and council tax benefits.
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Dr Howard Bloom, Crawley Borough Council's leader, said: "The council takes a very serious view of people who obtain benefit when they are not entitled to it.
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tykemison wrote:if its good enough for them at the top table ,its good enough for the rest of us ,there is only one crime in this country and thats the crime of getting caught ,how much money have MPs fiddled ?
What stern punishment handed out, moral of the story is...if you defraud the taxpayer we won't send you to prison and allow you to pay us back the princely sum of £1 per week.
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