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PROJECT AGREEMENT (4) iliItl'f~'~~ll<.t~;.."""~,~:~..~.~~~\_,,_....._,........--,,,,-._~~,..w;....... _"~,-;,~"""-,,,,,,,,,..:~'~::~::...r.;::-,~-.-,- , :,_.-.~~~?,~~~~~~.- .\ .. . . . I -. r ~NR CONTRACT NO. ~~ ~roject Agreement for Statel C'~O I~ Aquatic Plant Control Funds This Project Agreement is entered into this 10th day of Ji1nuary , 1983, between the State of Florida, Department o.f Natural Resources, hereinafter referred to as the Department., and the City of Clearwater ~, hereinafter referred to as the Grantee. RECEIVSD HITNESSETH SE? 12 /9$3 CITY CLEn~ WHEREAS, the Legislature has appropriated funds to tile Department to provide state assistance to local governmental entities for the management of aquatic plants, and WHEREAS, the Department has the responsibility for disburse- ment of state funds in accordance with the rules of Chapters .. 16C-50, Florida Administrative Code and 372.925, Florida Sta-l.:utes, . and \V'HEREAS ,the Grantee is responsible for the management of aquatic plants in public '.-Taters and has made application for such funds to conduct work for which it has been determined eligible. NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants, promises and representations herein, the Department and Grantee do rlereby agree as follows: ARTICLE 1. ]?urpose of Project A<;Jreement . The purpose of this Project Agreement is to provide supple- mentary support to the Grantee for the proper management and con- trol of aquatic plants. ARTICLE 2. Scope of Service 1!l Covenant for Service The Grantee agrees to perform Aquatic Plant Control as . defined herein and in accordance with the requirements of the rules of Chapters 16C-50, F.A.C, and 372.925, F.S., upon the terms and conditions set forth in this Project Agreement and Attachment "A" attached thereto. '-1- J. (')Cll' 1'1 ,r..U (j ).. c...4c' "1 (, Wt~iQlI ---~~-U"~_~~r- -/.n:II<-lfI4llM~~.IGL~:!::~~~'jf,I'!;:,.:KlIZ4:1.r....:~.:~~alili.-d;....'IiLi!ri'_'i;:i>!' ~_:,~~.r":'i.;.Ml~'-~i.ll~~..:ioM"".~~~" , \ 1 ( ill Definition, Scop~ and Qua1i ty of Set'vice (a) The Grantee shall perform and render as an inde- pendent Contractor and not as an agent, represen- tative or employee of the Department, services described herein in a proper and satisfactory manner as determined by the Department in its sole discretion. The services to be performed shall be known as the "Aquatic Plant Control Work Plan" (DNR #:50-028) and are described in Attac1unent "A-I" of ~~is Project Agreement with which the Grantee a~rees to comply. (b) The Grantee shall confer with the Department to clarify any questions that might arise concerning contractual responsibilities and requirements necessary for completion of the aquatic plant control work plan. (c) The Grantee shall permit the Department through its duly authorized representative(s) to monitor the work plan pertaining to this Project A'::Jreement., as deemed appropriate by the Department. ARTICLB 3. Eligible and Ineligible Cost~ Costs eligible under the terms of this Project Agreement and outlined in the Total Budget (DNR#50-l5A) as detailed in Attachment "A-2" the rules of Chapter l6C-50, F.A.C. and Section 372.925, F.S. are as follows: ( 1 ) Contractual Services . (a) Eligible - Costs of work performed by private or independent contractors ~~at is directly related to the field activities necessary to accomplish the aquatic plant control activities designated in the work plan. (b) Ineligible - Costs for work performed by private or independent contractors pursuant to cost plus or contingency fee contracts. (2) Salaries and ~~~ (a) Eligible - Salaries and wa~es of employees for ~~e -2- ,.. ~i-i"~ -'l:""'~ tiiI~_~JIIlI~'.___,",___''''''''''''_.''''~___'"~._ .--...-------.---. ,r 1 I performance of work directly related to the field activities necessary for the accomplishment of the approved. work plan. Hourly wage rates shall be calculated by dividing the employees regular gross annual salary for pay purposes by 2,088 gross annual work hours. Overtime charges for such employees shall be eligible costs provided they are necessary and approved by the Grantee's normal policy for payment of overtime to employees. (b) Ineligible - Salaries and wages of employees responsible for administration and general activi- ties who do not perform work directly related to the field activities necessary for the accomplish- ment of the approved aquatic plant control work plan, and the salaries and w~ges of employees per- forming routine daily servicing of equipment including general maintenance and repair work. ill Employee Benefits (a) Eligible - Up to 40% of eligible salaries and wages of employees shall be allowed as a rea so- nable reirnburseme~t for: 1. Accrued annual, sick, and holiday leave based upon a maximum of 15% of salaries and wages of employees who accrue such benefits from the Grantee. 2. Employee benefits (FICA, Retirement, Health and Life Insurance, Workmens Compensation, ete.) based upon a maximum of 25% of salaries and wages of employees who receive such bene- fits from the Grantee. (b) Ineligible - Employee benefits in excess of the standard allowance paid to or for the account of employees. 1il Material and Supplies (a) Eligible- 1. All costs of herbicides and enhancing agents -3- ./ ex)ended in accomplishing the1apprOVed work plan through withdrawals from Grantee's stock. 2. Biological controls which have been proven effective throuyh scientific research and for which control methods have been published in accepted scientific journals. (b) Ineligible - Costs of small tools (shovels, saws, hammers, drills, etc.), clothing, uniforms or safety equipment worn by employees, operatiny expendables or replacement parts purchased for Grantee owned equipment used on the project. S..?J. Ey.uipment (a) Eligible - All reasonable cOsts for equipment ren- tal which is required to be used or to be kept available at the site for the accomplishment of the project, as outlined below. 1. The actual cost incurred for the rental of equipment by the Grantee from independent sources for the time such equipment is used or required to be available to accomplish the project. 2. Rental rates as established by the Department, and detailed in Attachment II A-51!, for the use of Grantee owned equipment provided the use of each piece of equipment and applicable rental rate are agreed upon in writing by both the ) Department1s and Grantee's Project Administrators prior to the commencement of the project. These rates shall not exceed 50% of the Blue Book operating rate. (b) Ineligible- 1. Costs for the purchase of any equipment. 2. Costs of repairs or servicing of Grantee owned equipment or rental charges subsequent to completion of the need for a piece of equipment for the project. ill Travel and Per Diem --- (a) Eligible - Travel and Per Diem expenses approved -4- _-"--~----~"'-'"'--",""'.'____'""""",,,,,,,,;,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,.,,",".....,..,,.,.c, "~>.iJI....,.,............~,.,.,.,..,i-""'",,*,,,,, .,.~_<,_"..._.._".."..\,_.. "" .... . , I I in writing in advance by the Department, for attendance at professional or scientific seminars, conferences or conventions, or meetings called by the Department. Travel and per diem shall be re- imbursed in accordance with Section 112.061, Florida Statutes as may be in effect at the ti~le the project is authorized. (b) Ineligible - Travel and per diem expenses of Grantee employees incurred in efforts to obtain grant and contract fund s or any other travel and per diem ex~enses not specifed or approved in accordance with subsection 16C-SO.08(6)(a) of this chapter. 121 Indirect Costs (a) Eligible - Fifteen vercent of the amount of eli- gible salaries and wayes of Grantee employees shall be allowed as a reasonable reimbursement for indirect costs of Grantees. Indirect costs include but are not limited to ':Jen~ral operating expenses (such as insurance, storage, office space, utilitias,: telephones, postaye, office supplies, etc.) and yenaral administrative service (sllch as personnel, purchasing, fiscal, etc.). (b) Insliqible - Indirect costs in excess of th~ stan- dard allowance. ARTICLE 4. Supporting Documentation ill Contractual Services Services provided for a Grantee by private or indep~ndent contractor shall be evidenced by a formal ayreel;J.ent or contract executed by all appropriate parties specifyinq the exact terms and cond,itions. Competitive bid specifications and actual bids received shall be maintained by the Grantee. The selection and awarding of such contractual services by the Grantee shall be subject to the Department's approval prior to the commencement of work under the contract. The Grantee's awarding of a competitive aquatic plant control bid to a bidder other than the lowest -5- ;.~--' ']7""" ___-1IM~'*'~~iril'l-.N~...~~.~~-'''ki4f'~~1.~~,-~ J I I bidder shall be Justified to the Department in writin~and writ- ten Depart..lent approval shall be obtained yrior to the conunence- mant of any activities under such contract. Invoices and can- celled checks shall be maintained to support the payments made for such contractual services. Effective January 1, 1983, any contractor who has violated the aquatic plant control permit pro- visions of Chapter 16C-20, F.A.C., within one year prior to contrac.t biddin':J shall Hot be eli,;;ible for state al.j,uatic plant control funds reimbursement under Chapter 16<.;-50. Violations conunitt~ by contrac.tors prior to January 1, 19b3 shall not exclude the contractor from a~uatic plant control funds reLm- bursement eli,:! ibility. ~ Salaries and ~~~ Payroll registers or journals, payroll warrants, and other financial source docu@ents shall be maintained to substantiate the rates of pay and actual payments to Grantee employees. hours )f work reported for all Grantee in-house aquatic plant control activities shall. be maintained on the Weekly Report of Operations (DNR form ~50-027(16)) or equivalent form, approved by the Depar~~~nt in advance, signed at a minimum by the immediate field supervisor (foreman) and approved by d1e Grantee's project admi- nistrator. These records shall reflect the ~eneral categories of work performed (e.~. I spraying hyacinths - Lake Louise). (3) Employee Benefits Up to 40% of eli';jible salaries is provided for employee. benefits and no specific supporting documentation need be main- tained for such costs. J L~ Material~ ~ ~~F~lies Herbicides and enhancin~ agents taken from Grantee's stock or inventory shall be supported by material requisitions or other Job order/project cost records signed by the storekeeper and Grantee employee assi4ned to work on the project. These source docur.1ents shall descr ibe items in detail and identify the qeneral use of such materials in the project. Appropriate records (i.e., -6- I I vendor invoices, cancelled checks, etc.) shall be maintained to support unit costs of the ma.teria,ls based upon the Grantee I s nor- mal method of inventory valuation. No warehouse or overhead char';!es added by th~ Grantee shall be allowed. Records of daily usa of - materials and supplies for all Grantee in-house aquatic plant control activiti~s shall be maintained on the Weekly Report of Operations (DNR form ;;:50-027(16)) or equivalent form, approved by the Department in advance as detailed in Attachment "A-4". These records shall be si';1ned at minimum by the immediate field supervisor (foreman) and approved by the Grantee's proJect admi- nistrator. (5) Equ~p'~e.n t ~quipment usa~e lo~s, project activity reports, or other operational cost reports shall be maintained to reflect the daily use of each piece of equipment. These records shall reflect the ~eneral work performed and equipment operator as well as the actual dates and hour s of use. These record s shall be maintained by the Grantee for all in-house aquatic plant control activities', on (ONR form #50-027(16)) or equivalent form approved by the Department in ad vance. These record s shall be signed at a mini- mum by ~~~ irrmediate field supervisor (foreman) and the Project ;'..dministrator. Invoices and other documentation such as can- celled checks and purchase orders shall be maintained to support cha.rges for rental costs of equipment obtained from independent sources. -7- ill Travel and ~ Diem Travel and per diem costs must be supported by a complet.ed State of Florida travel voucher '-Form C676C) or Grantee travel voucher, if approved by the Department, with appropriate receipts as required. The travel voucher must identify in detail the spe- cific purpose of such travel and be si~ned by the Grantee's employee and approved by the project administrator. Reimbursement for travel and per diem shall be allowed '\;0 the extent permitted by Section 112.061, Florida Statute at the time the project is authorized. 111----'''1 ---- - -.. ,~"-':".'.-.rt-~A~'-~~~.e,~~;.;~,p.'l:;"~t.'-'~;~.;1~~t;I- ',K~~"~:,~--~~"'~f-~,.-t~, '''"'"' .._:_.. - '. I I , ' ARTICLE 5. Compensa~ion The Deparbnent agrees to pay the Grantee a monetary sum not to exceed the amount specified in Attachment II A-2" . payment(s) shall be made by y,uarterly reimbursement of a percen- tage, as provided in Section 16C-SO.06(2), .E'.A.C. and specifed in Attachment "A-2", of eli':Jible costs as defined in this Ayreement, 01apter 16C-50 and Florida Statutes. Such sum may be subject to adjustment as imposed by State Appropriations pursuant to law, the rules of Chapter 16C-50, F.A.C. and approval by the Departnent. The Department and the Grantee ayree that the estimated costs of eli~ible items for the proposed project are as specified in Article 3 of this Project Agreement and detailed in the Attachment "A". The Department and the Grantee fully understand and agree that there shall be no reimbursement of ;:'-:::ds by the DepartInent for any obligation or expenditure made ~cior to the execution of this Project Ayreement except for eli- gible aquatic plant control expenditures incurred for the period between October 1, 1982 and the date of execution of this Aljreement and that all expenditures must be in accordance with the provisions of this aSreement to be eligible for reimbursement. Payment shall be made followiny receipt of tile cumulative tvlonthly Recap of Expenditures (DNR form *50-026(16)), Quarterly Activities (DNR form *50-029) and Quarterly Invoice (DNR form if50-016 (16)) as detailed in Attachment- "A-4", by the Depart."'nent applicable to this Project Ayreement or on other forms as may be 'apprOVed in advance by the Department's Project Manager. Costs shall be reported in accordance with the provisions of the rules of Chapter 16C-50, F.A.C. Invoices shall be certified by the Grantee's Project .~ministrator and Project Financial Officer. , . Payment requests by the Grantee shall be made ~uarterly. ARTICL.c; 6. Duration of Project Agre.~m~~t In order to be eligible for reimbursement, any costs incurred between October 1, 1982 and the date of complete execution of this Project Agreement shall be subject to all provisions spe- cified herein, as are all cost::; subsequent to the execution of this Project Agreement. -8- I I This ProJect Agreement will be amended at least annually to reflect chan~es in the aquatic plant control work plan, as detailed in the A.ttachmen.t "A-l", and legislative appropriation chauyes. ARTICLE 7. Termination of Project Agreement ill Termination of Convenience This Project Ayreement may be terminated by the Department or by the Grantee at any time prior to fulfillment followin~ thirty (30) days written notice to the other party. The Grantee shall be paid for services performed and/or costs incurred based on that portion of the work that has been completed I as deter- mined by the Department. ~ Termination of Cause If, through any cause, the Grantee shall fail to fulfill in a timely ~~ proper manner their obligations under the rules of ::hapter l6C-50, F.A.C. or if the Grantee shall violate any of the covenants I agreement, or stipulations, the Department may cancel - this Project Agreement by giving written notice to the Grantee of such termination ~~ specifyiny the effective date ~~ereof. In that event, any finished or unfinished reports, notes, or field' data prepared by the Grantee shall inunediately be delivered to a place designated by the Department and the Grantee shall be enti tled to receive just and equitable compensation for any satisfactory work or services completed. This Project Agreement can be unilaterally cancelled by the Department should the Grantee refuse to allow public access to all documents, papers, letters, or other material made or received in conjunction with the ProJect ~reement pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 119, Florida Statutes. The/Grantee shall not be relieved of liability to the Department for dama~es sustained by tile Department by virtue of any breach of the Project Agreement by the Grantee, and the Department may withhold any payments to the Grantee for the pur- pose of .recovery until such time as the exact amount is deter- mined . -9- ~;l'-""'-""- ~~..a."""'.~'..,,_.r,Y"'~awI.'~~_l:J!.-'-'__~~l,~"";Q'_""__I).:aIl,::lHII!~.;;lI'..-,'i~'...,_'Iol'~_I:,~.~.:..l.h"'oliC"'~___J!'~_""""",1<J!iIio;.:l"""":,~, ..;.:......i,~~$~'ib.:.. I I ARTICL~ 8. Modification of I:roj~ct A9re~rllent The rules of Chapter 16C-50, F.A.C., this contract and any exhibit or attachment made thereto, represents the entire agreements of th~ parties. Any alterations, variations, changes, expanded scope, modifications, or waivers on provisions of this Project A~reement shall only be valid when they have been sub- mitted in writing, duly si~ned by all parties hereto and attached to the ori~inal Project A~reement. ARTICLE 9. Re~~nsibilities of the Department The Department shall: 1. Provide ~uidance, assistance and coordination to the extent necessary and feasible; 2. Provide for timely review of the Aquatic Plant Control Work Plans and interim reports, and furnish comments, suggestions or approval as appropriate. 3. Provide quarterly reimbursement of state aquatic plant control funds, up to the maximum state funds allocation,' on the basis of the percenta~e calculated as provided in the rules of Chapter 16C-50, of the Grantee's cumulative total of reported monthly expenditures. ARTICLE 10. Disclaiwer of Liability The Grantee hereby agrees Ito indemnify, defend, save and hold harmless the Department from all claims, demands, lia- bilities, and suits of any nature whatsoever arisin~ out of, because of, or due to any act or occu~rence of omission or com- mission of th~ Department or their agents, or employees to the extent permitted by Florida law. ARTICLE 11. Interest of the Grantee The Grantee covenants that they presently have no interest and shall not acquire any interest, direct or indirect 'N'hich would c~nflict in any manner or de~re~ with the performance of services required to be performed under this Project Agreement. The Grantee further covenants that in the performance of this Project Agreement no person havin':j any such interest shall be employed . -10- . . I I ARTICLE 12. Notices (1) Any notices or other written communication from the Grantee to the Department shall be considered delivered when posted by certified mail or delivered in person to the Executive Director of the Department, the Director's desiynated represen- tatives, or the Project Manayer. (2) Any notice or other necessary formal written com- illunications from the Department to the Grantee shall be con- sidered delivered when posted by certified mail or delivered in person to the Grantee's 2rinciple investiyator(s) or appointed representative. ARTICLE 13. Personnel (1) The Grantee shall acquire and maintain such insurance as will protect them and the Department from claims under Workm~n's Compensation Acts and from any other claims for pro- pert.y damage and for personal injury, includinSl death, which may arise from operations under this project A8reement whether such operations are carried out by the Grantee directly or indirectly. Specifically, the Grantee shall acquire and maintain the following kinds of insurance: p~blic liability and/or contrac- tual liability insurance. (The insurance covera<:;e required shall include those classifications as listed in Standard Liability Insurance Manuals, which most nearly reflect the operations of the Grantee). All insurance policies shall be issued by com- panies authorized to do business under-the laws of the State of Florida. (2) The Grantee assures that the pr~ram supported by the -11- grant will be conducted in compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (P.L. 88-352) as amended, (42 use 2000d) and the requirements imposed by the regulations of the Department of I Commerce (15 CFR Part 8) issued pursuant to that Title. In accordance therewith no person in the United States shall, on the ~rounds of race, color, or national ori~in, be exdluded from par- ticipation in, be denied the benefits of, or be otherwise sub- jected to discrimination under any prosram or activity for which the Grantee received public funds. This requirement shall apply, but not be limited to, the followiny: employment, upgradin,:.1, demo- ..................... '.' .... . ."...".""!'.'\~r""""i'lfjl,.. '-' .____~8~\~lii1W~~i1.~n:'.iiuJj.:"iJ;"'~i..1I.~~~~"..h,,;~~"~VI;,;4:tt,.'J""-'-"";i:,.~,.",~,\,>,,ll:~I..j1ik,;J..it.~~"~~f.~<)l:j,:j"~j,~t~!,A,i/;,;1lF!.ladi.il~iMAut...~~~~!1~~_. ,. ,'. ~, ..~ .... ............. ,........... ". .. . I . . . ~,.":'''' tion or transfer, recrui~~ent or compensation, and se~ection of traininy, includiny apprenticeship. The Grantee shall comply with Executive Order 11375 and as supplemented in Department of Labor reyulations (41 CFR 60). ARTICLE 14. Compliance with Laws. The Grantee shall fully comply with all applicable laws, ordinances, and codes of state, federal and local yovernments which are applicable to the specific proJect in the area, to include obtainment of required permits and/or licenses, required for the performance o~ this contract is applied for in sood faith and is refused, neither the Uepartmen.t nor the Grantee shall have an obli':Jation. The Grantee shall, at a minimum, comply with the monetary limits for competitive acquisition of both materials and services as required by' Chapter 287, Florida Statutes. ARTICLE 15. State Government Involvement The Grantee ayrees that the Department, or any of its duly authorized representatives shall, until the expiration of three years after completion of this Project Ayreement have access to and the r.:i.y.ht. to E>Y~rnj l1te any directly pertinent books , documents, papers, and records of the Grantee involving transactions related to this Project A~reement. Followiny receipt of an audit report iJentifyiny any reimbursement due the Department for non- compliance with the Project Agreement, the Grantee will be allowed a maximum of 60 days to submit any additional pertinent documentation to offset the amount identified as being due the jDepartment. The Grantee ayrees that payments made under this Project Agreement shall be subject to reduction for amounts charsed ~~ereto which are found on the basis of audit examination not to constitute allowable costs under elis Project Agreement. , The Grantee shall refund by check payable to the Uepartment the amount of such reduction of payments. All required records shall be maintained until an audit is completed and all questions arising therefrom are resolved, or three (3) years after comple- tion of .the project and submission of a final "Financial Report", whichever occurs last. -12- .......~~1...-.-----:'.-".'~' '~-"'~'''':''~\.<t:lf\.....' ':~...~.i .~'..._~"'~:....""""~'"-~~......~~.wl--.....-~....~."l>,.......,..--i,..tJ.-...~.~...u40ot:...,,"'"*'.Jt.o/i.d:.......,,--..._....1.._,_...I..,~~_.>>t.......-.~~,'""~.,. ~,~._-Al. ~oIi~~'~...-~'~~....,.. ," I I ARTICLE 16. Documents (1) The Grantee shall submit to the Department all docu- ments required by the rules of Chapter 16C-SO, F.A.C. within the required time limits. (2) The Resolution (DNR Form#50-012(16)) as detailed in Attachment "A-3". (3) The Aquatic Plant Control Work Plan will include a listin~ of all equipment that is to be used. The rental rates for this equipment will be those established by the Depart."'Uent as set forth in the Attachment II A-5" . The rates provided shall not exceed 50% of the Blue Book operating rate. (4) All costs included' in the quarterly invoices submitted by t~e Grantee shall be supported by ap~ropriate documents. Financial records, supporting documentation, statistical and all other records pertinent to this Project ~reement shall be retained for a period of three years, except that such records shall be retained until final resolution of matters resulting from any l~tigation, claim, or audit that started prior to the expiration of the three year retention period. The retention period commences from the date of the submission of the final expenditure report, or for annual renewable grants or contracts, from the date of submission of the annual financial status report. (4) OwnerShip of Documents All reports produced and other data sathered by the Grantee for purposes of this Project Agreement shall become the mutual Jproperty of the Department without restriction or limitation of use, and shall be made available by the Grantee at any time upon request of the Department. Dissemination or publication of results of this Project I Asreement in part or in whole is prohibited without express '~it- ten permission from the Department. Such publication( s) shall contain acknowledgements as provided below. (S) Acknowled~ements The cover, documentation, title or acknowledyement pa~es of all reports, papers ~ other do~uments, whichever is appropriate -13- ~,' .~L~',;'i~..iara.ftiiJll~J~ M.-'~....tm.!"'~'ijlh"~fPW.I~~;',*-At.ill. ~~~<S l:jjiMIlI!l:j., '\r"~",,,,ILoO.~.1Ji..:a -~'!.l"l,:r..~iiolf~.1lU~1tJ&....wtl..~/,'.:tw~'!'Ii.~A1~~', Sit'~ 'N.Ii,_.j;;:'&~~,~~~'Im'~;~."::o.:..~~. '. , .. I I dependinSl on publication formats, resul tins from contracts sup- ported in whole or in part by this grant shall document the financial and/or review assistance provided by the Department. ARTICLE 17. Officials Not to Benefit NO member of or delegate to the state lesislature, or r~si- dent Conunissioner, shall be admitted to any share or part of t.his 9rant or to any benefit t.hat may arise therefrom. ARTICLE 18. Workmanship and Materials. All work pe~formed under this Project Agreement shall be the best practice in the trade; all work shall be performed by com- petent employees experienced and qualified to do the work spe- cified, and that all work will be performed in accordance with the b~st commercial practices and without unnecessary delays. The Grantee shall have available suitable, modern equipment necessary for the satisfactory execution of the Project Agreement. ARTICLe 19. Covenant Against Contingent Fees. The Grantee warrants that no person, selling agency, or other organization has been employed or retained to solicit or secure this Project Ayreement upon an agreement or understandin:j for a conunission, percentage, brokerage, or contin~ent fee. For breach or violation of this warrant, the Department shall have the right to annul this Project kjreement without liability, or in its discretion to deduct from the compensation, or otherwise to recover t.he full amount of such commission, percentage, bro-' kerage, or contingent fee. 'ARTICLE 20. Assignability. The Grantee shall not assign any interest in this Project Ayreement and shall not transfer any interest in the same (whether by assignment or novation), without the pr.ior written consent of the Department as specified in the rules of Chapter 16C-50 F.A.C.. Services provided for a Grantee by a private or independent contractor shall be evidenced by a formal agreement or contract executed by all appropriate parties specifyin~ the exact terms and conditions. Competit.ive bid specifications and -14- ~ r'<1_~~~~1Il 11~"it.~M.~'~~-~:'W1tM11:11l-~:f~.\i~if'ifl!Ji~'T!SIRB'11'~1LI_~)IMI:r"~.~t!l:~~~. . ,', t~:~\<:'.;>. '. ...... . . . ." '.' . ~ ~ .: .0 I I actual bids received shall be maintained by the Grantee. The selection and awarding of such contractual services by the Grantee shall be subject to the Department's approval prior to corrunencement of work under the contract. The Grantee may employ, at its expense, consultants to assist in the performance of its responsibilities under this Project Agreement subject to provi- sions of ARTICLE 14. .ARTICLE 22. Incorpora tion Ex Reference.. All of the attached documents or exhibits are affixed hereto and incorporated herein by reference. IN WITNESS WHEREFORE, the parties have caused these pre- sents to be executed t--Y~ ~ WITNESS the day and year fir st above 11lentioned. ~ ~ " BY ~ _.A" /J. ~ El t.on :~_'Gf:..ss ndanner Executive Director Florida Department of Natural Resources 3900 Commonwealth Boulevard Tallahassee, Florida 32303 BY ,~_ ~:-;;~ Art.orIiey :tor Depar___ ~Of Nat~~_~"_~soU~,tJ -~ i~'<l '\).~ ~ ) (SEAL) y ..' J _. I' , I J ). s,_ I, (SEl}'c \pr N'OTARY) \! , , . . \ " , \ " I I, , '. ().; I,' NQTA~Y PUBLIC.$~^TE pF FlORIOA ry ~OMMISSIO~ ExprRES FEB. 23, 1986 BONDED THRU G~NER^l I"S. u~o. :c. Addres of Grarrtee {!!!)d,~ :~!:? 12 ..rt5/g -15-