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FEDERAL CLAUSES
<br /> Simplified Acquisition Threshold
<br /> Contracts for more than the simplified acquisition threshold,which is the inflation adjusted amount
<br /> determined by the Civilian Agency Acquisition Council and the Defense Acquisition Regulations Council
<br /> (Councils)as authorized by 41 U.S.C.§ 1908,or otherwise set by law,must address administrative,
<br /> contractual,or legal remedies in instances where contractors violate or breach contract terms,and
<br /> provide for such sanctions and penalties as appropriate.(Note that the simplified acquisition threshold
<br /> determines the procurement procedures that must be employed pursuant to 2 C.F.R.§§200.317-
<br /> 200.327.The simplified acquisition threshold does not exempt a procurement from other eligibility or
<br /> processes requirements that may apply. For example, Buy America's eligibility and process requirements
<br /> apply to any procurement in excess of$150,000.49 U.S.C.§5323(j)(13).)
<br /> No Federal Government Obligations to Third Parties
<br /> Except if the Federal Government expressly consents in writing,the Federal Government does not and
<br /> shall not have any commitment or liability related to the Underlying Agreement,to any Third-Party
<br /> Participant at any tier to this solicitation and contract.
<br /> False Statements or Claims/Civil and Criminal Fraud
<br /> The Contractor recognizes that the requirements of the Program Fraud Civil Remedies act of 1986,as
<br /> amended, 31 U.S.C. §3801 et seq.and U.S. DOT regulations,"Program Fraud Civil Remedies,"49 C.F.R.
<br /> Part 31,apply to its actions pertaining to the Project. Accordingly,by signing a contract or agreement,
<br /> the Contractor certifies or affirms the truthfulness and accuracy of any statement it has made, it makes,
<br /> or it may make pertaining to the Project and any subsequent contract or agreement. In addition to
<br /> other penalties that may be applicable,the Contractor also acknowledges that if it makes a false,
<br /> fictitious,or fraudulent claim,statement,submission or certification,the Federal Government reserves
<br /> the right to impose the penalties of the Program Fraud Civil Remedies Act of 1986, as amended,on the
<br /> Contractor to the extent the Federal Government deems appropriate.The contractor acknowledges that
<br /> 49 U.S.C.§5323(1)(1)authorizes the Federal Government to impose the penalties under 18 U.S.C.§
<br /> 1001 if the contractor provides a false,fictitious,or fraudulent claim,statement,submission,
<br /> certification,assurance,or representation in connection with a federal public transportation program
<br /> under 49 U.S.C.chapter 53 or any other applicable federal law.
<br /> Access to Third Party Contract Records
<br /> The Contractor shall permit the authorized representatives of the Buyer(s),such as the Federal Transit
<br /> Administration or the State of Illinois to inspect and audit all data and records of the Contractor relating
<br /> to the Contractor's performance under any subsequent contract or agreement. This applies to all third-
<br /> party contract records (at any tier),as required.The Contractor and its subcontractors shall maintain
<br /> books,records,and documents and shall undertake such accounting procedures and practices as may
<br /> be deemed necessary to assure proper accounting of all funds paid pursuant to any subsequent
<br /> contract or agreement. All costs charged to items performed under any subsequent contract or
<br /> agreement shall be supported by properly executed and clearly identified invoices, contracts,vouchers,
<br /> or checks evidencing in detail the nature and propriety of the charges. These records shall be subject at
<br /> all reasonable times of the normal business day to inspection,review,or audit by the Buyer,its
<br /> authorized representative(s),the US Secretary of Transportation,Comptroller,the State Auditor,or
<br /> other governmental officials authorized by law to monitor the contract or agreement and project site.
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