R2023-109 Resolution Authorizing Application Submittal and Execution of the Technical Assistance Grant with IDOT Office of Intermodal Project Implementation

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3. Each applicant(unless the applicant is an individual or Federal or State awarding agency that is exempt from the requirements under 2 CFR§25.110(b)or(c), or has an exception approved by the Federal or State awarding agency under 2 CFR§25.110 (d) is required to: (iv) Be registered in SAM before submitting its application. To establish a SAM registration, go to www.SAM.gov and/or .......... utilize this instructional link: How to Register in SAM from the www grants.illinois.gov Resource Links tab. As of 6/11/18, entities registering in SAM must submit a notarized letter appointing their authorized Entity Administrator. Use the updated FAQ...shee#from SAM.gov to learn more. (v) Provide a valid UEI number in its application; and (vi) Continue to maintain an active SAM registration with current information at all times during which it has an active Federal, Federal pass-through or State award or an application or plan under consideration by a Federal or State awarding agency. It also must state that the State awarding agency may not make a Federal pass-through or State award to an applicant until the applicant has complied with all applicable UEI and SAM requirements and, if an applicant has not fully complied with the requirements by the time the State awarding agency is ready to make a Federal pass-through or State award, the State awarding agency may determine that the applicant is not qualified to receive a Federal pass-through or State award and use that determination as a basis for making a Federal pass- through or State award to another applicant. 4. Submission Dates and Times Eligible entities shall submit their completed applications via the Department's transit grants management platform, BlackCat, by no later than 5:00 PM CST on Wednesday, May 24, 2023. The Department shall not review or consider applications received after the solicitation deadline. For any questions about the BlackCat processes, please contact: Jack Cruikshank Transportation System Planner Office of Intermodal Project Implementation Illinois Department of Transportation 69 W. Washington, Suite 2100 Chicago, IL 60602 John.Cruikshank@IIlinois.gov Applicants are encouraged to submit their applications before the last day to avoid any potential problems with submitting their application. As previously noted, if the Department experiences any technical difficulties on the last day, it shall notify all applicants with unsubmitted projects and extend the deadline for the amount of time lost. 5. Intergovernmental Review, if applicable N/A 6. Funding Restrictions Ineligible costs include, but are not limited to: alcohol, lobbying, costs incurred in developing the grant proposal, unreasonable costs for the amount of goods and/or services purchased, costs that were unnecessary for accomplishing the study, and costs that do not conform to the final, approved application and Uniform Grant Budget(without the Department's prior written approval). All eligible costs shall also meet the principles stated in 2 CFR 200. 7. Other Submission Requirements E. Application Review Information 1. Criteria The Department shall evaluate each application on the following criteria: a)whether the proposed study furthers one or more of the Statewide Transportation Plan's goals or objectives, b)whether the proposed study's scope is logical and fully detailed, c)whether the proposed study can solve or mitigate a problem dealing with public and/or intermodal Printed 04/06/23 Page 6 of 12