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MnDOT Contract No. 1029944 <br /> assistance, whether such programs and activities are Federally assisted or not. Even in the absence of <br /> prior discriminatory practice or usage, a recipient in administering a program or activity to which this <br /> part applies, is expected to take affirmative action to assure that no person is excluded from <br /> participation in, or is denied the benefits of, the program or activity on the grounds of race, color, <br /> national origin, sex, age, or disability. It is the responsibility of the Local Government to carry out the <br /> above requirements. <br /> 2.5.3. Utilities. The Local Government will treat all public, private or cooperatively owned utility facilities <br /> which directly or indirectly serve the public and which occupy highway rights of way in conformance <br /> with 23 CFR 645 "Utilities"which is incorporated herein by reference. <br /> 2.6. Maintenance. The Local Government assumes full responsibility for the operation and maintenance of any <br /> facility constructed or improved under this Agreement. <br /> 3. MnDOT's Duties <br /> 3.1. Acceptance. MnDOT accepts designation as Agent of the Local Government for the receipt and disbursement <br /> of federal funds and will act in accordance herewith. <br /> 3.2. Project Activities. <br /> 3.2.1. MnDOT will make the necessary requests to the FHWA for authorization to use federal funds for the <br /> Project(s), and for reimbursement of eligible costs pursuant to the terms of this agreement. <br /> 3.2.2. MnDOT will provide to the Local Government copies of the required Federal-aid clauses to be included <br /> in the bid solicitation and will provide the required Federal-aid provisions to be included in the Proposal <br /> for Highway Construction. <br /> 3.2.3. MnDOTwill review and certify the DBE participation and notifythe Local Government when certification <br /> is complete. If certification of DBE participation (or good faith efforts to achieve such participation) <br /> cannot be obtained, then Local Government must decide whether to proceed with awarding the <br /> contract. Failure to obtain such certification will result in the project becoming ineligible for federal <br /> assistance, and the Local Government must make up any shortfall. <br /> 3.2.4. MnDOT will provide the required labor postings. <br /> 3.3. Authority. MnDOT may withhold federal funds, where MnDOT or the FHWA determines that the Project(s) <br /> was not completed in compliance with federal requirements. <br /> 3.4. Inspection. MnDOT, the FHWA, or duly authorized representatives of the state and federal government will <br /> have the right to audit, evaluate and monitor the work performed under this agreement. The Local <br /> Government will make available all books, records, and documents pertaining to the work hereunder, for a <br /> minimum of six years following the closing of the construction contract. <br /> 4. Time <br /> 4.1. The Local Government must comply with all the time requirements described in this agreement. In the <br /> performance of this agreement,time is of the essence <br /> 4.2. The period of performance is defined as beginning on the date of federal authorization and ending on the <br /> date defined in the federal financial system or federal agreement("end date"). No work completed after <br /> the end date will be eligible for federal funding. Local Government must submit all contract close out <br /> paperwork to MnDOT,twenty four months prior to the end date. <br /> 5. Payment <br /> 5.1. Cost. The entire cost of the Project(s) is to be paid from federal funds made available by the FHWA and by <br /> other funds provided by the Local Government. The Local Government will pay any part of the cost or <br /> 4 <br />