HomeMy WebLinkAbout2025-10-28; City Council; Resolution 2025-236Exhibit 1 RESOLUTION NO. 2025-236 .
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARLSBAD,
CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING $185,000 IN GRANT FUNDS FROM THE
CALIFORNIA OFFICE OF TRAFFIC SAFETY’S SELECTIVE TRAFFIC
ENFORCEMENT PROGRAM FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-26, AUTHORIZING THE
CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE GRANT AGREEMENT, AND AUTHORIZING
THE CITY MANAGER OR DESIGNEE TO APPROPRIATE THE FUNDS TO THE
PUBLIC SAFETY GRANTS SPECIAL REVENUE FUND
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Carlsbad, California has determined that the State of
California’s Office of Traffic Safety’s Selective Traffic Enforcement Program has awarded the City of
Carlsbad’s Police Department $185,000 in grant funds to enforce traffic safety laws and support efforts
to reduce traffic-related injuries and death; and
WHEREAS, the Carlsbad Police Department will use the grant funds to participate in various
traffic safety campaigns, conduct driving under the influence (DUI) checkpoints, send personnel to
trainings and purchase equipment; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Carlsbad, California desires to authorize the City
Manager to take all necessary action to accept, appropriate, and expend said grant funds.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Carlsbad, California, as
follows:
1.That the above recitations are true and correct.
2. That the proposed action is not a “project” as defined by California Environmental
Quality Act, or CEQA, Section 21065 and CEQA Guidelines 15378(b)(4) and does not
require environmental review under CEQA Guidelines Section 15060(c)(3) because the
creation of funding mechanisms, including the pursuit and/or acceptance of grant
funding, is a government fiscal activity which on its own does not involve any
commitment to any specific project which may result in a potentially significant impact
on the environment. Applying for or accepting the grant does not have a legally binding
effect on any possible future discretionary action. The activities or projects for which
this funding is intended may require preparation of an environmental document in
accordance with CEQA and CEQA Guidelines. The proposed action will not foreclose
review of alternatives or mitigation measures by the public as part of the environmental
review process.
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3.That the City Manager, or designee, is hereby authorized and directed to accept said
award from the California Office of Traffic Safety for receipt of the grant funds and
submit any required reports and final statements.
4.That the City Manager is authorized to execute the grant agreement with the California
Office of Traffic Safety for fiscal year 2025-26 (Attachment A).
5.That the City Manager, or designee, is authorized to appropriate $185,000 to the Public
Safety Grants Special Revenue Fund for fiscal year 2025-26 California Office of Traffic
Safety Selective Traffic Enforcement Program Grant.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED at a Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City
of Carlsbad on the 28th day of October, 2025, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES: Blackburn, Bhat-Patel, Acosta, Burkholder, Shin.
NAYS: None.
ABSTAIN: None.
ABSENT: None.
______________________________________
KEITH BLACKBURN, Mayor
______________________________________
SHERRY FREISINGER, City Clerk
(SEAL)
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State of California Office of Traffic Safety
GRANT AGREEMENT GRANT NUMBER
PT26012
1.GRANT TITLE
Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP)
2.NAME OF AGENCY 3.Grant Period
Carlsbad From:
To:
10/01/2025
09/30/20264.AGENCY UNIT TO ADMINISTER GRANT
Carlsbad Police Department
5.GRANT DESCRIPTION
Best practice strategies will be conducted to reduce the number of persons killed and injured in crashes
involving alcohol and other primary crash factors. The funded strategies may include impaired driving
enforcement, enforcement operations focusing on primary crash factors, distracted driving, night-time seat belt
enforcement, special enforcement operations encouraging motorcycle safety, enforcement and public
awareness in areas with a high number of bicycle and pedestrian crashes, and educational programs. These
strategies are designed to earn media attention thus enhancing the overall deterrent effect. In addition, the
department will participate in community collaboration and engagement activities to engage in conversations
regarding traffic safety with community members.
6.Federal Funds Allocated Under This Agreement Shall Not Exceed:
Allocation is contingent upon availability of federal funds.
$185,000.00
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:
TITLE:
EMAIL:
PHONE:
ADDRESS:
Jason Arnotti
Lieutenant
jason.arnotti@carlsbadca.gov
(442) 339-5554
2560 Orion Way
Carlsbad, CA 92010
ADDRESS: Geoff Patnoe
City Manager
geoff.patnoe@carlsbadca.gov
(442) 339-2959
1200 Carlsbad Village Dr.
Carlsbad, CA 92008
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C.FISCAL OFFICIAL D.AUTHORIZING OFFICIAL OF OFFICE OF TRAFFIC SAFETY
ADDRESS: Amanda Simpson
Management Analyst
amanda.simpson@carlsbadca.gov
(442) 339-5054
2560 Orion Way
Carlsbad, CA 92010
ADDRESS: Stephanie Dougherty
Director
stephanie.dougherty@ots.ca.gov
(916) 509-3030
2208 Kausen Drive, Suite 300
Elk Grove, CA 95758
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E. ACCOUNTING OFFICER OF OFFICE OF TRAFFIC SAFETY 9. SAM INFORMATION
NAME: Carolyn Vu SAM#:
REGISTERED
ADDRESS:
CITY:
ZIP+4:
LR6NGYMWXXJ5
1635 Faraday Avenue
Carlsbad
92008-7314
ADDRESS: 2208 Kausen Drive, Suite 300
Elk Grove, CA 95758
10.PROJECTED EXPENDITURES
FUND CFDA ITEM/APPROPRIATION F.Y. CHAPTER STATUTE PROJECTED
EXPENDITURES
405e DDL-26 20.616 0521-0890-101 2025 04/25 BA/25 $31,000.00
402PT-26 20.600 0521-0890-101 2025 04/25 BA/25 $45,000.00
1906-26 20.611 0521-0890-101 2025 04/25 BA/25 $1,000.00
164AL-26 20.608 0521-0890-101 2025 04/25 BA/25 $108,000.00
AGREEMENT
TOTAL $185,000.00
AMOUNT ENCUMBERED BY THIS DOCUMENT
I CERTIFY upon my own personal knowledge that the budgeted
funds for the current budget year are available for the period and
purpose of the expenditure stated above.
$185,000.00
PRIOR AMOUNT ENCUMBERED FOR THIS
AGREEMENT
$ 0.00
OTS DATE SIGNED TOTAL AMOUNT ENCUMBERED TO DATE
{{_es_signer5_signature}} {{_es_signer5_date}} $185,000.00
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State of California Office of Traffic Safety
GRANT AGREEMENT
Schedule A
GRANT NUMBER
PT26012
1. PROBLEM STATEMENT
Describe the city, county, or jurisdiction this grant will impact.
The City of Carlsbad, located in San Diego County, has a population of around 116,000 covering 42 square
miles and is a popular destination for motorists, pedestrians, and cyclists due to its 7 miles of coastline,
scenic oceanfront roadways, hiking trails, sidewalks, and beaches. Notably, nearly half of the fatal crashes
that occurred in 2022, 2023, and 2024 were within one mile of the coastline. Carlsbad's vibrant downtown
area, which is home to numerous bars and restaurants, is particularly busy on weekends and nights, leading
to a high concentration of DUI-related arrests.
Describe the problem(s) to be addressed, supported by current and relevant crash data. (most
recent calendar year data/stats).
In 2022, Carlsbad declared a local state of emergency due to the rising number of traffic crashes involving
electric bicycles (e-bikes). With the increasing presence of e-bikes on the roadways, bicycle safety has
become a top priority for law enforcement, especially in high-traffic areas like schools, downtown, and the
beach boardwalk.
As a coastal community that attracts tourists year-round, Carlsbad faces additional challenges related to
overcrowded bars and restaurants. DUI arrests have declined due to staffing shortages, but officer-initiated
stops (197) still accounted for more than 50% of DUI arrests, with traffic crashes (106) contributing 38%.
Beyond DUI enforcement, Carlsbad is also responding to an increase in traffic complaints, including
speeding, stop sign violations, red-light running, loud exhausts, and pedestrian/bicycle safety concerns,
especially in school zones. Bicycle-related crashes have risen in 2024, from 79 in 2023 to 88 in 2024.
In 2024, there was also an uptick in complaints, violations, and serious injury crashes involving electric
motorcycles (Surron, Tularia), which are not designed for roadway use. These e-motorcycles often exceed
the speed of e-bikes and are becoming more popular, yet riders frequently evade law enforcement. Although
the Carlsbad Police Department has hosted eight educational classes for bicycle and e-bike riders, e-
motorcycle riders rarely attend. The department is committed to developing additional enforcement
strategies to address this growing public safety issue.
Regarding traffic safety, Carlsbad has seen a slight decrease in injury crashes, from 391 in 2023 to 383 in
2024. Fatal crashes dropped from 6 in 2023 to 2 in 2024, and the city plans to continue using a combination
of enforcement and education to further reduce crashes.
Alcohol-involved injury crashes decreased from 72 in 2023 to 43 in 2024, while hit-and-run injury crashes
dropped from 46 to 36 over the same period. Nighttime injury crashes also saw a decrease, from 47 in 2023
to 33 in 2024.
Unsafe speed remains the primary factor in injury crashes (118), followed by DUI (1 fatal, 31 injuries) and
turning movements/required signals (0 fatal, 34 injuries) as the third leading factor.
Define the target population the grant intends to serve and how they are affected by the problem(s).
The target population for this grant includes residents, visitors, and commuters in the City of Carlsbad who
are affected by the rising number of traffic crashes, particularly those involving e-bikes, e-motorcycles, and
DUI incidents. With a population of approximately 116,000 and a high volume of tourists, Carlsbad's road
users including motorists, pedestrians, and cyclists face increased safety risks, especially in high-traffic
areas near the coastline, downtown, schools, and the beach boardwalk. The grant will address these
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challenges by enhancing traffic enforcement, expanding educational initiatives, and improving safety
measures to reduce crashes, injuries, and fatalities in the community.
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 bicyclists killed in traffic crashes.
6. Reduce the number of bicyclists injured in traffic crashes.
7. Reduce the number of persons killed in alcohol-involved crashes.
8. Reduce the number of persons injured in alcohol-involved crashes.
9. Reduce the number of persons killed in drug-involved crashes.
10. Reduce the number of persons injured in drug-involved crashes.
11. Reduce the number of persons killed in alcohol/drug combo-involved crashes.
12. Reduce the number of persons injured in alcohol/drug combo-involved crashes.
13. Reduce the number of motorcyclists killed in traffic crashes.
14. Reduce the number of motorcyclists injured in traffic crashes.
15. Reduce hit & run fatal crashes.
16. Reduce hit & run injury crashes.
17. Reduce nighttime (2100 - 0259 hours) fatal crashes.
18. Reduce nighttime (2100 - 0259 hours) injury crashes.
B. Objectives: Target Number
1. Issue a news release announcing the kick-off of the grant by December 31st. The
kick-off news releases and media advisories, alerts, and materials must be
emailed to the OTS Public Information Officer at pio@ots.ca.gov, and copied to
your OTS Coordinator, for approval 7 days prior to the issuance date of the
release.
1
2. Participate and report data (as required) in the following campaigns; Quarter 1:
National Pedestrian Safety Month, National Walk to School Day, National Teen
Driver Safety Week, NHTSA Winter Mobilization; Quarter 3: National Distracted
Driving Awareness Month, National Motorcycle Safety Month, National Bicycle
Safety Month, National Click it or Ticket Mobilization; Quarter 4: National Speed
Prevention Campaigns, NHTSA Summer Mobilization, National Child Passenger
Safety Week, and California's Pedestrian Safety Month.
12
3.
and traffic officers to be on the lookout for identified repeat DUI offenders with a
suspended or revoked license as a result of DUI convictions. Updated DUI BOLOs
should be distributed to patrol and traffic officers monthly.
12
4. Send law enforcement personnel to the NHTSA Standardized Field Sobriety
Testing (SFST) (minimum 16 hours) POST-certified training.
10
5. Send law enforcement personnel to the NHTSA Advanced Roadside Impaired
Driving Enforcement (ARIDE) 16 hour POST-certified training.
5
6. Send law enforcement personnel to the Drug Recognition Expert (DRE) training
(classroom and field training must be completed).
1
7. Conduct DUI/DL Checkpoints. A minimum of 1 checkpoint should be conducted
during the NHTSA Winter Mobilization and 1 during the Summer Mobilization. To
enhance the overall deterrent effect and promote high visibility, it is recommended
the grantee issue an advance press release and conduct social media activity for
each checkpoint. For combination DUI/DL checkpoints, departments should issue
press releases that mention DL's will be checked at the DUI/DL checkpoint. Signs
for DUI/DL checkpoints should read "DUI/Driver's License Checkpoint Ahead."
OTS does not fund or support independent DL checkpoints. Only on an exception
basis and with OTS pre-approval will OTS fund checkpoints that begin prior to
1800 hours. When possible, DUI/DL Checkpoint screeners should be DRE- or
ARIDE-trained.
3
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8. Conduct DUI Saturation Patrol operation(s). 23
9. Conduct Traffic Enforcement operation(s), including but not limited to, primary
crash factor violations.
10
10. Conduct highly publicized Distracted Driving enforcement operation(s) targeting
drivers using hand held cell phones and texting.
15
11. Conduct highly publicized Motorcycle Safety enforcement operation(s) in areas or
during events with a high number of motorcycle incidents or crashes resulting from
unsafe speed, DUI, following too closely, unsafe lane changes, improper turning,
and other primary crash factor violations by motorcyclists and other drivers.
2
12. Conduct highly publicized pedestrian and/or bicycle enforcement operation(s) in
areas or during events with a high number of pedestrian and/or bicycle crashes
resulting from violations made by pedestrians, bicyclists, and drivers.
3
13. Conduct Traffic Safety educational presentation(s) with an effort to reach
community members. Note: Presentation(s) may include topics such as distracted
driving, DUI, speed, bicycle and pedestrian safety, seat belts and child passenger
safety.
2
14. Conduct Know Your Limit campaigns with an effort to reach members of the
community.
2
15. Participate in highly visible collaborative DUI Enforcement operations. 4
16. Participate in highly visible collaborative Traffic Enforcement operations. 3
17. Send law enforcement personnel to DUI Checkpoint Planning and Management
training.
1
18. Participate in community collaboration and engagement activities to engage in
conversations regarding traffic safety to both share information and receive input
from the community members.
1
3. METHOD OF PROCEDURE
A. Phase 1 Program Preparation (1st Quarter of Grant Year)
outlined in the objectives section.
Conduct all training needed to implement the program, in the first quarter.
Purchase all grant related supplies and materials to implement the program, in the first quarter.
Items with a unit cost of $5,000 more (including tax and shipping) must comply with Buy America.
description, current license status, and the number of times suspended or revoked for DUI. DUI
BOLOs should be updated and distributed to traffic and patrol officers at least monthly.
Implementation of the STEP grant activities will be accomplished by deploying personnel at high
crash locations.
Media Requirements
Issue a news release approved by the OTS PIO announcing the kick-off of the grant by December 31
and after the grant is signed and executed, but no sooner than October 1, the start of the grant year. The
kick-off release must be approved by the OTS PIO. If you are unable to meet the December 31 deadline
to issue a kick-off press release, communicate reasons to your OTS grant 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 pio@ots.ca.gov for approval and copy your OTS grant 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.
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Send all PowerPoint presentations, online presentations and trainings for grant-related activities
to the OTS PIO at pio@ots.ca.gov for approval and copy your OTS grant coordinator. Certified
training courses are EXEMPT from the approval process.
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 OTS grant coordinator.
Pre-approval is not required when using any OTS-supplied template for media advisories, news
releases, social media graphics, videos or posts, or any other OTS-supplied educational material.
However, copy the OTS PIO at pio@ots.ca.gov and your OTS grant coordinator when any
material is distributed to the media and public, such as a news release, educational material, or
link to social media post.
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 pio@ots.ca.gov for approval
and copy your OTS grant coordinator.
News 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 OTS grant coordinator should still be notified when the grant-related
activity is happening (e.g. car seat checks, bicycle rodeos, community presentations, DUI
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 pio@ots.ca.gov and your OTS grant coordinator with the embargoed date and time
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.
Social media posts highlighting state or national traffic safety campaigns (Distracted Driving
Month, Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month, etc.), enforcement operations (DUI 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 pio@ots.ca.gov and copy your OTS grant
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 the OTS PIO and copy your OTS grant
coordinator for specifics, format-appropriate logos, or if space does not permit the use of the OTS
logo.
Email the OTS PIO at pio@ots.ca.gov and copy your OTS grant 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 news releases, work plans, scripts, storyboards, artwork, graphics, videos or any educational
or informational materials that received OTS PIO approval in a prior grant year needs to be
resubmitted for approval in the current grant year.
For additional guidance, refer to the OTS Grants Materials Approval Process Guidelines and
OTS Grants Media Approval Process FAQs on the OTS website.
Contact the OTS PIO or your OTS grant coordinator for consultation when changes from any of
the above requirements might be warranted.
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C.Phase 3 Data Collection & Reporting (Throughout Grant Year)
1. Prepare and submit grant claim invoices (due January 30, April 30, July 30, and October 30)
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
the fourth/final Quarterly Performance Report (QPR). The Final Evaluation should provide a brief summary
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 AGREEMENT
Schedule B
GRANT NUMBER
PT26012
FUND NUMBER CATALOG
NUMBER (CFDA)
FUND DESCRIPTION TOTAL AMOUNT
1906-26 20.611 Racial Profiling Prohibition Grants $1,000.00
405e DDL-26 20.616 Distracted Driving Laws $31,000.00
402PT-26 20.600 State and Community Highway
Safety
$45,000.00
164AL-26 20.608 Minimum Penalties for Repeat
Offenders for Driving While
Intoxicated
$108,000.00
COST CATEGORY FUND
NUMBER
UNIT COST OR
RATE
UNITS TOTAL COST TO
GRANT
A.PERSONNEL COSTS
Straight Time
$0.00
Overtime
DUI/DL Checkpoints 164AL-26 $14,000.00 3 $42,000.00
DUI Saturation Patrols 164AL-26 $2,050.00 23 $47,150.00
Know Your Limit 164AL-26 $2,000.00 2 $4,000.00
Collaborative DUI Enforcement 164AL-26 $2,000.00 4 $8,000.00
Benefits- 164OT @ 2.93% 164AL-26 $101,200.00 1 $2,965.00
Traffic Enforcement 402PT-26 $2,000.00 10 $20,000.00
Motorcycle Safety Enforcement 402PT-26 $2,000.00 2 $4,000.00
Pedestrian and Bicycle Enforcement 402PT-26 $2,400.00 3 $7,200.00
Collaborative Traffic Enforcement 402PT-26 $1,600.00 3 $4,800.00
Traffic Safety Educational Presentations 402PT-26 $1,600.00 2 $3,200.00
Benefits- 402OT @ 2.93% 402PT-26 $39,200.00 1 $1,149.00
Distracted Driving Enforcement 405e DDL-
26
$2,007.80 15 $30,117.00
Benefits- 405eOT @ 2.93% 405e DDL-
26
$30,120.00 1 $883.00
Community Collaboration Engagement 1906-26 $971.00 1 $971.00
Benefits- 1906OT @ 2.93% 1906-26 $980.00 1 $29.00
Category Sub-Total $176,464.00
B.TRAVEL EXPENSES
In State Travel 402PT-26 $4,651.00 1 $4,651.00
$0.00
Category Sub-Total $4,651.00
C.CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
$0.00
Category Sub-Total $0.00
D.EQUIPMENT
$0.00
Category Sub-Total $0.00
E. OTHER DIRECT COSTS
DUI Checkpoint Supplies 164AL-26 $3,885.00 1 $3,885.00
Category Sub-Total $3,885.00
F.INDIRECT COSTS
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$0.00
Category Sub-Total $0.00
GRANT TOTAL $185,000.00
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State of California Office of Traffic Safety
GRANT AGREEMENT
Schedule B-1
GRANT NUMBER
PT26012
BUDGET NARRATIVE
PERSONNEL COSTS
DUI/DL Checkpoints - Overtime for grant funded law enforcement operations conducted by appropriate
department personnel.
DUI Saturation Patrols - Overtime for grant funded law enforcement operations conducted by appropriate
department personnel.
Know Your Limit - Overtime for grant funded traffic safety presentations or campaigns conducted by
appropriate department personnel.
Collaborative DUI Enforcement - Overtime for grant funded Collaborative DUI Enforcement operations
conducted by appropriate department personnel
Benefits- 164OT @ 2.93% - Benefits Breakdown
Life Insurance 0.05%
AD&D 0.025%
LTD 0.445%
STD 0.459%
Medicare 1.450%
Unemployment 0.500%
Claimed amounts must reflect actual benefit costs for overtime hours charged to the grant.
Traffic Enforcement - Overtime for grant funded law enforcement operations conducted by appropriate
department personnel.
Motorcycle Safety Enforcement - Overtime for grant funded law enforcement operations conducted by
appropriate department personnel.
Pedestrian and Bicycle Enforcement - Overtime for grant funded law enforcement operations conducted by
appropriate department personnel.
Collaborative Traffic Enforcement - Overtime for grant funded Collaborative Traffic Enforcement operations
conducted by appropriate department personnel
Traffic Safety Educational Presentations - Overtime for grant funded traffic safety educational presentations
conducted by appropriate department personnel.
Benefits- 402OT @ 2.93% - Benefits Breakdown
Life Insurance 0.05%
AD&D 0.025%
LTD 0.445%
STD 0.459%
Medicare 1.450%
Unemployment 0.500%
Claimed amounts must reflect actual benefit costs for overtime hours charged to the grant.
Distracted Driving Enforcement - Overtime for grant funded law enforcement operations conducted by
appropriate department personnel.
Benefits- 405eOT @ 2.93% - Benefits Breakdown
Life Insurance 0.05%
AD&D 0.025%
LTD 0.445%
STD 0.459%
Medicare 1.450%
Unemployment 0.500%
Claimed amounts must reflect actual benefit costs for overtime hours charged to the grant.
Community Collaboration Engagement - Overtime for grant funded community collaborative engagement
conducted by appropriate department personnel.
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Benefits- 1906OT @ 2.93% - Benefits Breakdown
Life Insurance 0.05%
AD&D 0.025%
LTD 0.445%
STD 0.459%
Medicare 1.450%
Unemployment 0.500%
Claimed amounts must reflect actual benefit costs for overtime hours charged to the grant.
TRAVEL EXPENSES
In State Travel - Costs are included for appropriate staff to attend conferences and training events
supporting the grant goals and objectives and/or traffic safety. Local mileage for grant activities and
meetings is included. Anticipated travel may include the OTS Traffic Safety Law Enforcement Forum. All
conferences, seminars or training not specifically identified in the Budget Narrative must be approved by
OTS. All travel claimed must be at the agency approved rate. Per Diem may not be claimed for meals
provided at conferences when registration fees are paid with OTS grant funds.
CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
-
EQUIPMENT
-
OTHER DIRECT COSTS
DUI Checkpoint Supplies - On-scene supplies needed to conduct sobriety checkpoints. Costs may include
28" traffic cones, MUTCD compliant traffic signs, MUTCD compliant high visibility vests (maximum of 10),
traffic counters (maximum of 2), generator, gas for generators, lighting, reflective banners, electronic flares,
PAS Device Supplies, PAS Calibration Supplies, heater, propane for heaters, fan, anti-fatigue mats, and
canopies. Additional items may be purchased if approved by OTS. The cost of food and beverages will not
be reimbursed.
INDIRECT COSTS
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STATEMENTS/DISCLAIMERS
There will be no program income generated from this grant.
enforcement officer issue a specified or predetermined number of citations in pursuance of the goals and
objectives here under.
Benefits for personnel costs can only be applied to straight time or overtime hours charged to the grant.
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State of California Office of Traffic Safety
GRANT AGREEMENT
Exhibit A
GRANT NUMBER
PT26012
Appendix A to Part 1300 Certifications and Assurances for Highway Safety Grants
(23 U.S.C. Chapter 4 or Section 1906, Public Law 109-59, as amended by Section 25024, Public Law 117-
58)
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
The State will comply with applicable statutes and regulations, including but not limited to:
23 U.S.C. Chapter 4 Highway Safety Act of 1966, as amended;
Sec. 1906, Public Law 109-59, as amended by Sec. 25024, Public Law 117-58;
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 subrecipients as well as States)
The State highway safety agency [and its subrecipients] will comply with all Federal statutes and implementing
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);
49 CFR part 21 (entitled Non-discrimination in Federally-Assisted Programs of the Department of
Transportation Effectuation of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964);
28 CFR 50.3 (U.S. Department of Justice Guidelines for Enforcement of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act
of 1964);
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 CFR 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
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 II 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
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The preceding statutory and regulatory cites hereinafter are referred to as the
respectively.
GENERAL ASSURANCES
In accordance with the Acts, the Regulations, and other pertinent directives, circulars, policy, memoranda,
and/or guidance, the Recipient hereby gives assurance that it will promptly take any measures necessary to
ensure that:
excluded from
participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be otherwise subjected to
discrimination under any program or activity, for which the Recipient receives Federal financial assistance from
The Civil Rights Restoration Act of 1987 clarified the original intent of Congress, with respect to Title VI of the
Civil Rights Act of 1964 and other non-discrimination requirements (the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, and
Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973), by restoring the broad, institutional-wide scope and coverage of
these nondiscrimination statutes and requirements to include all programs and activities of the Recipient, so
long as any portion of the program is Federally assisted.
SPECIFIC ASSURANCES
More specifically, and without limiting the above general Assurance, the Recipient agrees with and gives the
following Assurances with respect to its Federally assisted Highway Safety Grant Program:
1.
49 CFR part 21 will be (with regard to an facilitated,
in compliance with all requirements
imposed by, or pursuant to the Acts and the Regulations.
2. The Recipient will insert the following notification in all solicitations for bids, Requests For
Proposals for work, or material subject to the Acts and the Regulations made in connection with all
Highway Safety Grant Programs and, in adapted form, in all proposals for negotiated agreements
regardless of funding source:
Act of
1964 (78 Stat. 252, 42 U.S.C 2000d to 2000d-4) and the Regulations, hereby notifies all bidders
that it will affirmatively ensure that in any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement,
disadvantaged business enterprises will be afforded full and fair opportunity to submit bids in
response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, or
national origin
3. The Recipient will insert the clauses of appendix A and E of this Assurance (also referred to as DOT
order 1050.2A) [1]in every contract or agreement subject to the Acts and the Regulations.
4. The Recipient will insert the clauses of appendix B of DOT Order 1050.2A, as a covenant running
with the land, in any deed from the United States effecting or recording a transfer of real property,
structures, use, or improvements thereon or interest therein to a Recipient.
5. That where the Recipient receives Federal financial assistance to construct a facility, or part of a
facility, the Assurance will extend to the entire facility and facilities operated in connection therewith.
6. That where the Recipient receives Federal financial assistance in the form of, or for the acquisition
of, real property or an interest in real property, the Assurance will extend to rights to space on,
over, or under such property.
7. That the Recipient will include the clauses set forth in appendix C and appendix D of this DOT Order
1050.2A, as a covenant running with the land, in any future deeds, leases, licenses, permits, or
similar instruments entered into by the Recipient with other parties:
a. for the subsequent transfer of real property acquired or improved under the applicable
activity, project, or program; and
b. for the construction or use of, or access to, space on, over, or under real property acquired
or improved under the applicable activity, project, or program.
8. That this Assurance obligates the Recipient for the period during which Federal financial assistance
is extended to the program, except where the Federal financial assistance is to provide, or is in the
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form of, personal property, or real property, or interest therein, or structures or improvements
thereon, in which case the Assurance obligates the Recipient, or any transferee for the longer of the
following periods:
a. the period during which the property is used for a purpose for which the Federal financial
assistance is extended, or for another purpose involving the provision of similar services or
benefits; or
b. the period during which the Recipient retains ownership or possession of the property.
9. The Recipient will provide for such methods of administration for the program as are found by the
Secretary of Transportation or the official to whom he/she delegates specific authority to give
reasonable guarantee that it, other recipients, sub-recipients, sub- grantees, contractors,
subcontractors, consultants, transferees, successors in interest, and other participants of Federal
financial assistance under such program will comply with all requirements imposed or pursuant to
the Acts, the Regulations, and this Assurance.
10. The Recipient agrees that the United States has a right to seek judicial enforcement with regard to
any matter arising under the Acts, the Regulations, and this Assurance.
By signing this ASSURANCE, the State highway safety agency also agrees to comply (and require any sub-
recipients, sub-grantees, contractors, successors, transferees, and/or assignees to comply) with all applicable
provisions governing NHTSA's access to records, accounts, documents, information, facilities, and staff. You
also recognize that you must comply with any program or compliance reviews, and/or complaint investigations
conducted by NHTSA. You must keep records, reports, and submit the material for review upon request to
NHTSA, or its designee in a timely, complete, and accurate way. Additionally, you must comply with all other
reporting, data collection, and evaluation requirements, as prescribed by law or detailed in program guidance.
The State highway safety agency gives this ASSURANCE in consideration of and for obtaining any Federal
grants, loans, contracts, agreements, property, and/or discounts, or other Federal-aid and Federal financial
assistance extended after the date hereof to the recipients by the U.S. Department of Transportation under the
Highway Safety Grant Program. This ASSURANCE is binding on the State highway safety agency, other
recipients, sub-recipients, sub-grantees, contractors, subcontractors and their subcontractors', transferees,
successors in interest, and any other participants in the Highway Safety Grant Program. The person(s) signing
below is/are authorized to sign this ASSURANCE on behalf of the Recipient.
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
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
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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 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 subrecipients as well as States)
CERTIFICATION FOR CONTRACTS, GRANTS, LOANS, AND COOPERATIVE AGREEMENTS
The undersigned 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,
instructions;
3. The undersigned shall require that the language of this certification be included in the award
documents for all sub-awards 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 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., 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 subrecipients as well as States)
INSTRUCTIONS FOR PRIMARY TIER PARTICIPANT CERTIFICATION (STATES)
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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
Regarding Debarment, Suspension, Ineligibility and Voluntary Exclusion Lower Tier Covered
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
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its principals:
a. Are not presently debarred, suspended, proposed for debarment, declared ineligible, or
voluntarily excluded from participating in 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 (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
Regarding Debarment, Suspension, Ineligibility and Voluntary Exclusion Lower Tier Covered
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
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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.
9. 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.
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
(applies to 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.
CERTIFICATION ON CONFLICT OF INTEREST
(applies to subrecipients as well as States)
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
No employee, officer, or agent of a State or its subrecipient who is authorized in an official capacity to
negotiate, make, accept, or approve, or to take part in negotiating, making, accepting, or approving any
subaward, including contracts or subcontracts, in connection with this grant shall have, directly or indirectly,
any financial or personal interest in any such subaward. Such a financial or personal interest would arise when
the employee, officer, or agent, any member of his or her immediate family, his or her partner, or an
organization which employs or is about to employ any of the parties indicated herein, has a financial or
personal interest in or a tangible personal benefit from an entity considered for a subaward. Based on this
policy:
1. The recipient shall maintain a written code or standards of conduct that provide for disciplinary
actions to be applied for violations of such standards by officers, employees, or agents.
a. The code or standards shall provide that the recipient's officers, employees, or agents
may neither solicit nor accept gratuities, favors, or anything of monetary value from
present or potential subawardees, including contractors or parties to subcontracts.
b. The code or standards shall establish penalties, sanctions, or other disciplinary actions
for violations, as permitted by State or local law or regulations.
2. The recipient shall maintain responsibility to enforce the requirements of the written code or
standards of conduct.
DISCLOSURE REQUIREMENTS