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MnDOT Contract No. 1052149 for nondiscrimination in Title VI and through parallel legislation, the proscribed bases of discrimination include race, color, sex, national origin, age, and disability. In addition, the Title VI program has been extended to cover all programs, activities and services of an entity receiving Federal financial assistance, whether such programs and activities are Federally assisted or not. Even in the absence of prior discriminatory practice or usage, a recipient in administering a program or activity to which this part applies is expected to take affirmative action to assure that no person is excluded from participation in, or is denied the benefits of, the program or activity on the grounds of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability. It is the responsibility of the Local Government to carry out the above requirements. 2.5.3. Utilities. The Local Government will treat all public, private or cooperatively owned utility facilities which directly or indirectly serve the public and which occupy highway rights of way in conformance with 23 CFR 645 "Utilities", which is incorporated herein by reference. 2.6. Maintenance. The Local Government assumes full responsibility for the operation and maintenance of any facility constructed or improved under this Agreement. 3. MnDOT's Duties 3.1. Acceptance. MnDOT accepts designation as Agent of the Local Government for the receipt and disbursement of federal funds and will act in accordance herewith. 3.2. Project Activities. 3.2.1. MnDOT will make the necessary requests to the FHWA for authorization to use federal funds for the Project(s) and for reimbursement of eligible costs pursuant to the terms of this Agreement. 3.2.2. MnDOT will provide to the Local Government copies of the required Federal-aid clauses to be included in the bid solicitation and will provide the required Federal-aid provisions to be included in the Proposal for Highway Construction. 3.2.3. MnDOTwill reviewand certifythe DBE participation and notifythe Local Governmentwhen certification is complete. If certification of DBE participation (or good faith efforts to achieve such participation) cannot be obtained, then Local Government must decide whether to proceed with awarding the contract. Failure to obtain such certification will result in the Project becoming ineligible for federal assistance, and the Local Government must make up any shortfall. 3.2.4. MnDOT will provide the required labor postings. 3.3. Authority. MnDOT may withhold federal funds, where MnDOT or the FHWA determines that the Project(s) was not completed in compliance with federal requirements. 3.4. Inspection. MnDOT, the FHWA, or duly authorized representatives of the state and federal government will have the right to audit, evaluate and monitor the work performed under this Agreement. The Local Government will make all books, records, and documents pertaining to the work hereunder available for a minimum of six years following the closing of the construction contract. 4. Time 4.1. The Local Government must comply with all time requirements described in this Agreement. In the performance of this Agreement, time is of the essence. 4.2. The period of performance is defined as beginning on the date of federal authorization and ending on the date defined in the federal financial system or federal agreement ("end date"). No work completed after the end date will be eligible for federal funding. Local Government must submit all contract close out paperwork to MnDOT at least twenty-four months prior to the end date. 4