13.FEDERAL CLAUSES
1. Energy Conservation
Contractor shall comply with mandatory standards and policies relating to energy
efficiency, stated in the state energy conservation plan issued in compliance with the
Energy Policy & Conservation Act.
2. Access to Records and Reports
1.
Record Retention. The Contractor will retain, and will require its
subcontractors of all tiers to retain, complete and readily accessible
records related in whole or in part to this Agreement, including, but not
limited to, data, documents, reports, statistics, sub-agreements, leases,
subcontracts, arrangements, other third party agreements of any type, and
supporting materials related to those records.
Retention Period. The Contractor agrees to comply with the record
retention requirements in accordance with 2 C.F.R. § 200.333. The
Contractor shall maintain all books, records, accounts and reports
required under this Agreement for a period of at not less than three (3)
years after the date of termination or expiration of this Agreement, except
in the event of litigation or settlement of claims arising from the
performance of this Agreement, in which case records shall be maintained
until the disposition of all such litigation, appeals, claims or exceptions
related thereto.
Access to Records. The Contractor agrees to provide sufficient access
to the City and the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) and _ their
contractors to inspect and audit records and information related to
performance of this contract as reasonably may be required.
. Access to the Sites of Performance. The Contractor agrees to permit the
City and the FTA and their contractors access to the site(s) of
performance under this Agreement as reasonably may be required.
3. Federal Changes
Contractor shall comply with all applicable FTA regulations, policies, procedures and
directives, including without limitation those listed directly or by reference in the
Master Agreement between the City and FTA, as they may be amended or
promulgated from time to time during the term of this Agreement. Contractor's failure
to comply shall constitute a material breach of this Agreement.
4. No Government Obligation to Third Parties
The City and Contractor acknowledge and agree that, notwithstanding any
concurrence by the US Government in or approval of the solicitation or award of this
Agreement, absent the express written consent by the US Government, the US
Government is not a party to this Agreement and shall not be subject to any
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