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HomeMy WebLinkAboutDept. of EcologyAgreement No. WQPSNR-2021-MaCoUW-00031 WATER QUALITY PUGET SOUND NUTRIENT REDUCTION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE STATE OF WASHINGTON DEPARTMENT OF ECOLOGY AND MASON COUNTY - UTILITIES AND WASTE MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT This is a binding Agreement entered into by and between the state of Washington , Department of Ecology, hereinafter referred to as “ECOLOGY,” and Mason County - Utilities and Waste Management Department, hereinafter referred to as the “RECIPIENT,” to carry out with the provided funds activities described herein. Puget Sound Nutrient Reduction Grant GENERAL INFORMATION Project Title: Total Cost: Total Eligible Cost: Ecology Share: Recipient Share: The Effective Date of this Agreement is: The Expiration Date of this Agreement is no later than: Project Type: Project Short Description: This project will assist Puget Sound Nutrient Permittees in planning, implementation or management of nutrient discharge reduction identified in the Puget Sound Nutrient General Permit. Project Long Description: N/A Overall Goal: This project will improve water quality in the State of Washington by reducing nutrients discharged to Washington waters of the Salish Sea. $389,022.00 $165,900.00 $165,900.00 $0.00 07/01/2021 12/31/2025 Wastewater Facility DocuSign Envelope ID: 0C60BF64-A53E-47F1-AAC5-40356EE55E82 Page 2 of 22State of Washington Department of Ecology Agreement No: Project Title: Recipient Name: WQPSNR-2021-MaCoUW-00031 Puget Sound Nutrient Reduction Grant Mason County - Utilities and Waste Management Department RECIPIENT INFORMATION Organization Name: Federal Tax ID: UEI Number:SNAXPBGW4VR4 Mailing Address: Physical Address: Contacts Mason County - Utilities and Waste Management Department 91-6001354 100 W Public Works Dr Shelton, WA 98584 100 W Public Works Dr Shelton, Washington 98584 Template Version 12/10/2020 DocuSign Envelope ID: 0C60BF64-A53E-47F1-AAC5-40356EE55E82 Page 3 of 22State of Washington Department of Ecology Agreement No: Project Title: Recipient Name: WQPSNR-2021-MaCoUW-00031 Puget Sound Nutrient Reduction Grant Mason County - Utilities and Waste Management Department Richard Dickinson Deputy Director 100 W Public Works Drive Shelton, WA 98584 Shelton, Washington 98584 Email: rdickinson@masoncountywa.gov Phone: (360) 427-9670 X652 Authorized Signatory Michele Remmen Sr. Acct. Tech 100 W Public Works Dr Shelton, Washington 98584 Email: mremmen@masoncountywa.gov Phone: (360) 427-9670 x566 Billing Contact Project Manager Authorized Signatory Loretta Swanson Director 100 W Public Works Drive Shelton, Washington 98584 Email: lorettas@co.mason.wa.us Phone: (360) 427-9670 Template Version 12/10/2020 DocuSign Envelope ID: 0C60BF64-A53E-47F1-AAC5-40356EE55E82 Page 4 of 22State of Washington Department of Ecology Agreement No: Project Title: Recipient Name: WQPSNR-2021-MaCoUW-00031 Puget Sound Nutrient Reduction Grant Mason County - Utilities and Waste Management Department Contacts Project Manager Financial Manager Technical Advisor Veronica Bridges PO Box 47600 Olympia, Washington 98504-7600 Email: VEBR461@ecy.wa.gov Phone: (564) 669-3842 Veronica Bridges PO Box 47600 Olympia, Washington 98504-7600 Email: VEBR461@ecy.wa.gov Phone: (564) 669-3842 Adrien Carroll-Perkins PO Box 47600 Olympia, Washington 98504-7600 Email: ADCA461@ecy.wa.gov Phone: (360) 870-7424 ECOLOGY INFORMATION Mailing Address: Physical Address: Department of Ecology Water Quality PO BOX 47600 Olympia, WA 98504-7600 Water Quality 300 Desmond Drive SE Lacey, WA 98503 Template Version 12/10/2020 DocuSign Envelope ID: 0C60BF64-A53E-47F1-AAC5-40356EE55E82 Page 5 of 22State of Washington Department of Ecology Agreement No: Project Title: Recipient Name: WQPSNR-2021-MaCoUW-00031 Puget Sound Nutrient Reduction Grant Mason County - Utilities and Waste Management Department AUTHORIZING SIGNATURES RECIPIENT agrees to furnish the necessary personnel , equipment, materials, services, and otherwise do all things necessary for or incidental to the performance of work as set forth in this Agreement . RECIPIENT acknowledges that they had the opportunity to review the entire Agreement , including all the terms and conditions of this Agreement, Scope of Work, attachments, and incorporated or referenced documents, as well as all applicable laws, statutes, rules, regulations, and guidelines mentioned in this Agreement . Furthermore, the RECIPIENT has read, understood, and accepts all requirements contained within this Agreement . This Agreement contains the entire understanding between the parties , and there are no other understandings or representations other than as set forth, or incorporated by reference, herein. No subsequent modifications or amendments to this agreement will be of any force or effect unless in writing , signed by authorized representatives of the RECIPIENT and ECOLOGY and made a part of this agreement . ECOLOGY and RECIPIENT may change their respective staff contacts without the concurrence of either party . This Agreement shall be subject to the written approval of Ecology’s authorized representative and shall not be binding until so approved. The signatories to this Agreement represent that they have the authority to execute this Agreement and bind their respective organizations to this Agreement. Washington State Department of Ecology Water Quality Date Date Mason County - Utilities and Waste Management Department Vincent McGowan, P.E. Director Loretta Swanson By:By: Template Approved to Form by Attorney General's Office Program Manager Template Version 12/10/2020 DocuSign Envelope ID: 0C60BF64-A53E-47F1-AAC5-40356EE55E82 6/12/20236/13/2023 Page 6 of 22State of Washington Department of Ecology Agreement No: Project Title: Recipient Name: WQPSNR-2021-MaCoUW-00031 Puget Sound Nutrient Reduction Grant Mason County - Utilities and Waste Management Department SCOPE OF WORK Task Number:1 Task Cost: $16,590.00 Task Title:Grant and Loan Administration Task Description: A. The RECIPIENT shall carry out all work necessary to meet ECOLOGY grant or loan administration requirements . Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Maintenance of project records; submittal of requests for reimbursement and corresponding backup documentation; progress reports; the EAGL (Ecology Administration of Grants and Loans ) recipient closeout report; and a two-page outcome summary report (including photos, if applicable). In the event that the RECIPIENT elects to use a contractor to complete project elements, the RECIPIENT shall retain responsibility for the oversight and management of this funding agreement. B. The RECIPIENT shall keep documentation that demonstrates the project is in compliance with applicable procurement , contracting, and interlocal agreement requirements; permitting requirements, including application for, receipt of, and compliance with all required permits, licenses, easements, or property rights necessary for the project; and submittal of required performance items. This documentation shall be available upon request. C. The RECIPIENT shall maintain effective communication with ECOLOGY and maintain up -to-date staff contact information in the EAGL system. The RECIPIENT shall carry out this project in accordance with any completion dates outlined in this agreement. Task Goal Statement: Properly managed and fully documented project that meets ECOLOGY’s grant or loan administrative requirements . Task Expected Outcome: * Timely and complete submittal of requests for reimbursement , quarterly progress reports, Recipient Closeout Report, and two-page outcome summary report. * Properly maintained project documentation. Deliverables Grant and Loan Administration Number Description Due Date 1.1 Progress Reports that include descriptions of work accomplished, project challenges or changes in the project schedule. Submitted at least quarterly. 1.2 Recipient Closeout Report (EAGL Form) 1.3 Two-page Outcome Summary Report Template Version 12/10/2020 DocuSign Envelope ID: 0C60BF64-A53E-47F1-AAC5-40356EE55E82 Page 7 of 22State of Washington Department of Ecology Agreement No: Project Title: Recipient Name: WQPSNR-2021-MaCoUW-00031 Puget Sound Nutrient Reduction Grant Mason County - Utilities and Waste Management Department SCOPE OF WORK Task Number:2 Task Cost: $149,310.00 Task Title:Nutrient General Permit Implementation Task Description: The RECIPIENT will conduct work related to implementation of the Puget Sound Nutrient General Permit for the following site: •Rustlewood WWTP Work funded under this task may include : •Staff time, equipment, supplies, training, or other expenses related to meeting permit requirements and reducing nutrient discharges. •Monitoring and laboratory analysis. •Preparation of the Nitrogen Optimization Plan, the Nutrient Reduction Evaluation, or the AKART analysis. •Implementation of an optimization strategy. •Equipment purchases over $10,000 must be pre-approved by ECOLOGY. If the RECIPIENT is out of compliance with the Puget Sound Nutrient General Permit, the RECIPIENT will ensure funds are used to attain compliance where applicable. Task Goal Statement: This task will improve water quality in the State of Washington by reducing the nutrients delivered to the Puget Sound by implementing measures required by the Puget Sound Nutrient General Permit. Task Expected Outcome: The RECIPIENT will implement measures required by the Puget Sound Nutrient General Permit . Deliverables Nutrient General Permit Implementation Number Description Due Date 2.1 Documentation of tasks completed. Template Version 12/10/2020 DocuSign Envelope ID: 0C60BF64-A53E-47F1-AAC5-40356EE55E82 Page 8 of 22State of Washington Department of Ecology Agreement No: Project Title: Recipient Name: WQPSNR-2021-MaCoUW-00031 Puget Sound Nutrient Reduction Grant Mason County - Utilities and Waste Management Department SCOPE OF WORK Task Number:3 Task Cost: $0.00 Task Title:Cultural Resource Review Task Description: If any optimization strategies implemented from Task 2 include above and below ground disturbance activities, such as but not limited to, ground disturbing BMP installations, site prep work, geotechnical work, the RECIPIENT will ensure the following items are completed and provide the associated deliverables to ECOLOGY. A.The RECIPIENT will submit the documents listed below to initiate ECOLOGY’s cultural resources review . The RECIPIENT must receive written notice from ECOLOGY prior to proceeding with work . Work done prior to written notice to proceed shall not be eligible for reimbursement. To initiate cultural resources review: 1.The RECIPIENT will submit the Cultural Resources Review Form to ECOLOGY, using the ECOLOGY template. Any supporting materials must conform to the Department of Archeology and Historic Preservation’s (DAHP) Washington State Standards for Cultural Resource Reporting. The Cultural Resources Review Form template may be found on the ECOLOGY website. 2.The RECIPIENT will submit an Inadvertent Discovery Plan (IDP) to ECOLOGY, using the ECOLOGY template. The RECIPIENT will ensure that all contractors and subcontractors have a copy of the completed IDP prior to and while working on-site. The IDP template may be found on the ECOLOGY website. Task Goal Statement: If needed based on optimization strategies implemented from Task 2, the RECIPIENT will complete all cultural reviews in a timely manner. Task Expected Outcome: The project will meet the requirements set forth by the cultural resource protection requirements, rules, and regulations for state funded projects. Template Version 12/10/2020 DocuSign Envelope ID: 0C60BF64-A53E-47F1-AAC5-40356EE55E82 Page 9 of 22State of Washington Department of Ecology Agreement No: Project Title: Recipient Name: WQPSNR-2021-MaCoUW-00031 Puget Sound Nutrient Reduction Grant Mason County - Utilities and Waste Management Department Deliverables Cultural Resource Review Number Description Due Date 3.1 ECOLOGY Cultural Resources Review Form. Email the form and any supplemental cultural resources documentation directly to the ECOLOGY Project Manager. DO NOT upload the cultural resources form or documentation to EAGL. 3.2 Inadvertent Discovery Plan (IDP). Email the form directly to the ECOLOGY Project Manager for review. Upload to EAGL once review is complete. Template Version 12/10/2020 DocuSign Envelope ID: 0C60BF64-A53E-47F1-AAC5-40356EE55E82 Page 10 of 22State of Washington Department of Ecology Agreement No: Project Title: Recipient Name: WQPSNR-2021-MaCoUW-00031 Puget Sound Nutrient Reduction Grant Mason County - Utilities and Waste Management Department BUDGET Funding Distribution EG230173 NOTE: The above funding distribution number is used to identify this specific agreement and budget on payment remittances and may be referenced on other communications from ECOLOGY. Your agreement may have multiple funding distribution numbers to identify each budget. Title: State Puget Sound Nutrient Reduction 100% The Puget Sound Nutrient Reduction Grant Program provides grants to specific wastewater treatment facilities that discharge to Puget Sound . The grants are provided for planning and/or process efficiencies for meeting requirements of the Puget Sound Nutrient General Permit. Type: Funding Source %: Description: FDFund: Approved Indirect Costs Rate: Recipient Match %: InKind Interlocal Allowed: InKind Other Allowed: Is this Funding Distribution used to match a federal grant? No Approved State Indirect Rate: 30% 0% No No Funding Title: Funding Source: Funding Expiration Date: Funding Type: Funding Effective Date: Puget Sound Nutrient Reduction Grant 2021 07/01/2021 12/31/2025 Grant Puget Sound Nutrient Reduction Grant 2021 Task Total Grant and Loan Administration 16,590.00$ Nutrient General Permit Implementation 149,310.00$ Cultural Resource Review 0.00$ 165,900.00$Total: Template Version 12/10/2020 DocuSign Envelope ID: 0C60BF64-A53E-47F1-AAC5-40356EE55E82 Page 11 of 22State of Washington Department of Ecology Agreement No: Project Title: Recipient Name: WQPSNR-2021-MaCoUW-00031 Puget Sound Nutrient Reduction Grant Mason County - Utilities and Waste Management Department Funding Distribution Summary Recipient / Ecology Share Recipient Share Ecology Share TotalRecipient Match %Funding Distribution Name $$$%165,900.00 165,900.000.000.00Puget Sound Nutrient Reduction Grant 2021 Total $$0.00 165,900.00 $165,900.00 AGREEMENT SPECIFIC TERMS AND CONDITIONS N/A SPECIAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS Water Quality Puget Sound Nutrient Reduction Grant Special Terms and Conditions A. Electronic Fund Transfers: Payment will be issued through Washington State’s Office of Financial Management’s Statewide Payee Desk. To receive payment you must register as a statewide vendor by submitting a statewide vendor registration form and an IRS W-9 form at website, https://ofm.wa.gov/it-systems/statewide-vendorpayee-services. If you have questions about the vendor registration process or electronic fund transfers, you can contact Statewide Payee Help Desk at (360) 407-8180 or email PayeeRegistration@ofm.wa.gov. B. Equipment Purchase: Equipment purchases over $5,000 and not included in the scope of work or the Ecology approved construction plans and specifications, must be pre-approved by ECOLOGY’s project manager before purchase . All equipment purchases over $5,000 and not included in a contract for work being completed on the funded project, must also be reported on the Equipment Purchase Report in EAGL. C. Funding Recognition: The RECIPIENT must inform the public about ECOLOGY funding participation in this project through the use of project signs, acknowledgement in published materials, reports, the news media, websites, or other public announcements. Projects addressing site-specific locations must utilize appropriately sized and weather-resistant signs. Sign logos are available from ECOLOGY’s Financial Manager upon request . D. Lobbying and Litigation: Costs incurred for the purposes of lobbying or litigation are not eligible for funding under this agreement. E. Post Project Assessment Survey: The RECIPIENT agrees to participate in a brief survey regarding the key project results or water quality project outcomes and the status of long-term environmental results or goals from the project approximately three years after project completion. A representative from ECOLOGY’s Water Quality Program may contact the RECIPIENT to request this data. ECOLOGY may also conduct site interviews and inspections , and may otherwise evaluate the project, as part of this assessment. F. Project Status Evaluation: ECOLOGY may evaluate the status of this project 18 months from the effective date of this Template Version 12/10/2020 DocuSign Envelope ID: 0C60BF64-A53E-47F1-AAC5-40356EE55E82 Page 12 of 22State of Washington Department of Ecology Agreement No: Project Title: Recipient Name: WQPSNR-2021-MaCoUW-00031 Puget Sound Nutrient Reduction Grant Mason County - Utilities and Waste Management Department agreement. ECOLOGY’s Project Manager and Financial Manager will meet with the RECIPIENT to review spending trends , completion of outcome measures, and overall project administration and performance. If the RECIPIENT fails to make satisfactory progress toward achieving project outcomes, ECOLOGY may change the scope of work, reduce grant funds, or increase oversight measures. GENERAL FEDERAL CONDITIONS If a portion or all of the funds for this agreement are provided through federal funding sources or this agreement is used to match a federal grant award, the following terms and conditions apply to you. A. CERTIFICATION REGARDING SUSPENSION, DEBARMENT, INELIGIBILITY OR VOLUNTARY EXCLUSION: 1.The RECIPIENT/CONTRACTOR, by signing this agreement, certifies that it is not suspended, debarred, proposed for debarment, declared ineligible or otherwise excluded from contracting with the federal government, or from receiving contracts paid for with federal funds. If the RECIPIENT/CONTRACTOR is unable to certify to the statements contained in the certification, they must provide an explanation as to why they cannot. 2.The RECIPIENT/CONTRACTOR shall provide immediate written notice to ECOLOGY if at any time the RECIPIENT/CONTRACTOR learns that its certification was erroneous when submitted or had become erroneous by reason of changed circumstances. 3.The terms covered transaction, debarred, suspended, ineligible, lower tier covered transaction, participant, person, primary covered transaction, principal, proposal, and voluntarily excluded, as used in this clause, have the meaning set out in the Definitions and Coverage sections of rules implementing Executive Order 12549. You may contact ECOLOGY for assistance in obtaining a copy of those regulations . 4.The RECIPIENT/CONTRACTOR agrees it shall not knowingly enter into any lower tier covered transaction with a person who is proposed for debarment under the applicable Code of Federal Regulations, debarred, suspended, declared ineligible, or voluntarily excluded from participation in this covered transaction. 5.The RECIPIENT/CONTRACTOR further agrees by signing this agreement , that it will include this clause titled “CERTIFICATION REGARDING SUSPENSION, DEBARMENT, INELIGIBILITY OR VOLUNTARY EXCLUSION” without modification in all lower tier covered transactions and in all solicitations for lower tier covered transactions. 6.Pursuant to 2CFR180.330, the RECIPIENT/CONTRACTOR is responsible for ensuring that any lower tier covered transaction complies with certification of suspension and debarment requirements. 7.RECIPIENT/CONTRACTOR acknowledges that failing to disclose the information required in the Code of Federal Regulations may result in the delay or negation of this funding agreement, or pursuance of legal remedies, including suspension and debarment. 8.RECIPIENT/CONTRACTOR agrees to keep proof in its agreement file , that it, and all lower tier recipients or contractors, are not suspended or debarred, and will make this proof available to ECOLOGY before requests for reimbursements will be approved for payment. RECIPIENT/CONTRACTOR must run a search in <http://www.sam.gov> and print a copy of completed searches to document proof of compliance. B. FEDERAL FUNDING ACCOUNTABILITY AND TRANSPARENCY ACT (FFATA) REPORTING REQUIREMENTS: CONTRACTOR/RECIPIENT must complete the FFATA Data Collection Form (ECY 070-395) and return it with the signed agreement to ECOLOGY. Template Version 12/10/2020 DocuSign Envelope ID: 0C60BF64-A53E-47F1-AAC5-40356EE55E82 Page 13 of 22State of Washington Department of Ecology Agreement No: Project Title: Recipient Name: WQPSNR-2021-MaCoUW-00031 Puget Sound Nutrient Reduction Grant Mason County - Utilities and Waste Management Department Any CONTRACTOR/RECIPIENT that meets each of the criteria below must report compensation for its five top executives using the FFATA Data Collection Form . ·Receives more than $30,000 in federal funds under this award. ·Receives more than 80 percent of its annual gross revenues from federal funds. ·Receives more than $25,000,000 in annual federal funds. Ecology will not pay any invoices until it has received a completed and signed FFATA Data Collection Form . Ecology is required to report the FFATA information for federally funded agreements , including the required Unique Entity Identifier in www.sam.gov <http://www.sam.gov/> within 30 days of agreement signature. The FFATA information will be available to the public at www.usaspending.gov <http://www.usaspending.gov/>. For more details on FFATA requirements, see www.fsrs.gov <http://www.fsrs.gov/>. C. FEDERAL FUNDING PROHIBITION ON CERTAIN TELECOMMUNICATIONS OR VIDEO SURVEILLANCE SERVICES OR EQUIPMENT: As required by 2 CFR 200.216, federal grant or loan recipients and subrecipients are prohibited from obligating or expending loan or grant funds to: 1.Procure or obtain; 2.Extend or renew a contract to procure or obtain; or 3.Enter into a contract (or extend or renew a contract) to procure or obtain equipment, services, or systems that use covered telecommunications equipment, video surveillance services or services as a substantial or essential component of any system, or as critical technology as part of any system. As described in Public Law 115-232 <https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/PLAW-115publ232/pdf/PLAW-115publ232.pdf>, section 889, covered telecommunications equipment is telecommunications equipment produced by Huawei Technologies Company or ZTE Corporation (or any subsidiary or affiliate of such entities ). Recipients, subrecipients, and borrowers also may not use federal funds to purchase certain prohibited equipment, systems, or services, including equipment, systems, or services produced or provided by entities identified in section 889, are recorded in the System for Award Management (SAM) <https://sam.gov/SAM/> exclusion list. Template Version 12/10/2020 DocuSign Envelope ID: 0C60BF64-A53E-47F1-AAC5-40356EE55E82 Page 14 of 22State of Washington Department of Ecology Agreement No: Project Title: Recipient Name: WQPSNR-2021-MaCoUW-00031 Puget Sound Nutrient Reduction Grant Mason County - Utilities and Waste Management Department GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS Pertaining to Grant and Loan Agreements With the state of Washington, Department of Ecology GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS For DEPARTMENT OF ECOLOGY GRANTS and LOANS 06/24/2021 Version 1. ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS a) RECIPIENT shall follow the "Administrative Requirements for Recipients of Ecology Grants and Loans – EAGL Edition ." (https://fortress.wa.gov/ecy/publications/SummaryPages/1701004.html) b) RECIPIENT shall complete all activities funded by this Agreement and be fully responsible for the proper management of all funds and resources made available under this Agreement . c) RECIPIENT agrees to take complete responsibility for all actions taken under this Agreement , including ensuring all subgrantees and contractors comply with the terms and conditions of this Agreement . ECOLOGY reserves the right to request proof of compliance by subgrantees and contractors. d) RECIPIENT’s activities under this Agreement shall be subject to the review and approval by ECOLOGY for the extent and character of all work and services. 2. AMENDMENTS AND MODIFICATIONS This Agreement may be altered, amended, or waived only by a written amendment executed by both parties. No subsequent modification(s) or amendment(s) of this Agreement will be of any force or effect unless in writing and signed by authorized representatives of both parties. ECOLOGY and the RECIPIENT may change their respective staff contacts and administrative information without the concurrence of either party. 3. ACCESSIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR COVERED TECHNOLOGY The RECIPIENT must comply with the Washington State Office of the Chief Information Officer , OCIO Policy no. 188, Accessibility (https://ocio.wa.gov/policy/accessibility) as it relates to “covered technology.” This requirement applies to all products supplied under the Agreement , providing equal access to information technology by individuals with disabilities, including and not limited to web sites/pages, web-based applications, software systems, video and audio content, and electronic documents intended for publishing on Ecology’s public web site . 4. ARCHAEOLOGICAL AND CULTURAL RESOURCES RECIPIENT shall take all reasonable action to avoid, minimize, or mitigate adverse effects to archaeological and historic archaeological sites, historic buildings/structures, traditional cultural places, sacred sites, or other cultural resources, hereby referred to as Cultural Resources. The RECIPIENT must agree to hold harmless ECOLOGY in relation to any claim related to Cultural Resources discovered , disturbed, or damaged due to the RECIPIENT’s project funded under this Agreement . RECIPIENT shall: a) Contact the ECOLOGY Program issuing the grant or loan to discuss any Cultural Resources requirements for their project : • Cultural Resource Consultation and Review should be initiated early in the project planning process and must be completed prior to expenditure of Agreement funds as required by applicable State and Federal requirements . * For state funded construction, demolition, or land acquisitions, comply with Governor Executive Order 21-02, Archaeological and Cultural Resources. Template Version 12/10/2020 DocuSign Envelope ID: 0C60BF64-A53E-47F1-AAC5-40356EE55E82 Page 15 of 22State of Washington Department of Ecology Agreement No: Project Title: Recipient Name: WQPSNR-2021-MaCoUW-00031 Puget Sound Nutrient Reduction Grant Mason County - Utilities and Waste Management Department • For projects with any federal involvement, comply with the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966 (Section 106). b) If required by the ECOLOGY Program, submit an Inadvertent Discovery Plan (IDP) to ECOLOGY prior to implementing any project that involves field activities. ECOLOGY will provide the IDP form. RECIPIENT shall: • Keep the IDP at the project site. • Make the IDP readily available to anyone working at the project site . • Discuss the IDP with staff, volunteers, and contractors working at the project site. • Implement the IDP when Cultural Resources or human remains are found at the project site . c) If any Cultural Resources are found while conducting work under this Agreement , follow the protocol outlined in the project IDP. • Immediately stop work and notify the ECOLOGY Program, who will notify the Department of Archaeology and Historic Preservation at (360) 586-3065, any affected Tribe, and the local government. d) If any human remains are found while conducting work under this Agreement , follow the protocol outlined in the project IDP. • Immediately stop work and notify the local Law Enforcement Agency or Medical Examiner /Coroner’s Office, the Department of Archaeology and Historic Preservation at (360) 790-1633, and then the ECOLOGY Program. e) Comply with RCW 27.53, RCW 27.44, and RCW 68.50.645, and all other applicable local, state, and federal laws protecting Cultural Resources and human remains. 5. ASSIGNMENT No right or claim of the RECIPIENT arising under this Agreement shall be transferred or assigned by the RECIPIENT . 6. COMMUNICATION RECIPIENT shall make every effort to maintain effective communications with the RECIPIENT 's designees, ECOLOGY, all affected local, state, or federal jurisdictions, and any interested individuals or groups. 7. COMPENSATION a) Any work performed prior to effective date of this Agreement will be at the sole expense and risk of the RECIPIENT . ECOLOGY must sign the Agreement before any payment requests can be submitted . b) Payments will be made on a reimbursable basis for approved and completed work as specified in this Agreement . c) RECIPIENT is responsible to determine if costs are eligible. Any questions regarding eligibility should be clarified with ECOLOGY prior to incurring costs. Costs that are conditionally eligible require approval by ECOLOGY prior to expenditure . d) RECIPIENT shall not invoice more than once per month unless agreed on by ECOLOGY . e) ECOLOGY will not process payment requests without the proper reimbursement forms , Progress Report and supporting documentation. ECOLOGY will provide instructions for submitting payment requests . f) ECOLOGY will pay the RECIPIENT thirty (30) days after receipt of a properly completed request for payment. g) RECIPIENT will receive payment through Washington State’s Office of Financial Management’s Statewide Payee Desk . To receive payment you must register as a statewide vendor by submitting a statewide vendor registration form and an IRS W -9 form at website, https://ofm.wa.gov/it-systems/statewide-vendorpayee-services. If you have questions about the vendor registration process, you can contact Statewide Payee Help Desk at (360) 407-8180 or email PayeeRegistration@ofm.wa.gov. h) ECOLOGY may, at its sole discretion, withhold payments claimed by the RECIPIENT if the RECIPIENT fails to satisfactorily comply with any term or condition of this Agreement . i) Monies withheld by ECOLOGY may be paid to the RECIPIENT when the work described herein , or a portion thereof, has been completed if, at ECOLOGY's sole discretion, such payment is reasonable and approved according to this Agreement , as appropriate, or upon completion of an audit as specified herein. Template Version 12/10/2020 DocuSign Envelope ID: 0C60BF64-A53E-47F1-AAC5-40356EE55E82 Page 16 of 22State of Washington Department of Ecology Agreement No: Project Title: Recipient Name: WQPSNR-2021-MaCoUW-00031 Puget Sound Nutrient Reduction Grant Mason County - Utilities and Waste Management Department j) RECIPIENT must submit within thirty (30) days after the expiration date of this Agreement, all financial, performance, and other reports required by this Agreement. Failure to comply may result in delayed reimbursement. 8. COMPLIANCE WITH ALL LAWS RECIPIENT agrees to comply fully with all applicable federal, state and local laws, orders, regulations, and permits related to this Agreement, including but not limited to: a) RECIPIENT agrees to comply with all applicable laws, regulations, and policies of the United States and the State of Washington which affect wages and job safety . b) RECIPIENT agrees to be bound by all applicable federal and state laws , regulations, and policies against discrimination. c) RECIPIENT certifies full compliance with all applicable state industrial insurance requirements . d) RECIPIENT agrees to secure and provide assurance to ECOLOGY that all the necessary approvals and permits required by authorities having jurisdiction over the project are obtained. RECIPIENT must include time in their project timeline for the permit and approval processes. ECOLOGY shall have the right to immediately terminate for cause this Agreement as provided herein if the RECIPIENT fails to comply with above requirements. If any provision of this Agreement violates any statute or rule of law of the state of Washington , it is considered modified to conform to that statute or rule of law. 9. CONFLICT OF INTEREST RECIPIENT and ECOLOGY agree that any officer, member, agent, or employee, who exercises any function or responsibility in the review, approval, or carrying out of this Agreement, shall not have any personal or financial interest, direct or indirect, nor affect the interest of any corporation, partnership, or association in which he/she is a part, in this Agreement or the proceeds thereof. 10. CONTRACTING FOR GOODS AND SERVICES RECIPIENT may contract to buy goods or services related to its performance under this Agreement . RECIPIENT shall award all contracts for construction, purchase of goods, equipment, services, and professional architectural and engineering services through a competitive process, if required by State law. RECIPIENT is required to follow procurement procedures that ensure legal, fair, and open competition. RECIPIENT must have a standard procurement process or follow current state procurement procedures . RECIPIENT may be required to provide written certification that they have followed their standard procurement procedures and applicable state law in awarding contracts under this Agreement . ECOLOGY reserves the right to inspect and request copies of all procurement documentation , and review procurement practices related to this Agreement. Any costs incurred as a result of procurement practices not in compliance with state procurement law or the RECIPIENT's normal procedures may be disallowed at ECOLOGY’s sole discretion . 11. DISPUTES When there is a dispute with regard to the extent and character of the work, or any other matter related to this Agreement the determination of ECOLOGY will govern, although the RECIPIENT shall have the right to appeal decisions as provided for below: a) RECIPIENT notifies the funding program of an appeal request . b) Appeal request must be in writing and state the disputed issue(s). c) RECIPIENT has the opportunity to be heard and offer evidence in support of its appeal . d) ECOLOGY reviews the RECIPIENT’s appeal. e) ECOLOGY sends a written answer within ten (10) business days, unless more time is needed, after concluding the review. Template Version 12/10/2020 DocuSign Envelope ID: 0C60BF64-A53E-47F1-AAC5-40356EE55E82 Page 17 of 22State of Washington Department of Ecology Agreement No: Project Title: Recipient Name: WQPSNR-2021-MaCoUW-00031 Puget Sound Nutrient Reduction Grant Mason County - Utilities and Waste Management Department The decision of ECOLOGY from an appeal will be final and conclusive , unless within thirty (30) days from the date of such decision, the RECIPIENT furnishes to the Director of ECOLOGY a written appeal. The decision of the Director or duly authorized representative will be final and conclusive. The parties agree that this dispute process will precede any action in a judicial or quasi-judicial tribunal. Appeals of the Director's decision will be brought in the Superior Court of Thurston County . Review of the Director’s decision will not be taken to Environmental and Land Use Hearings Office . Pending final decision of a dispute, the RECIPIENT agrees to proceed diligently with the performance of this Agreement and in accordance with the decision rendered. Nothing in this Agreement will be construed to limit the parties’ choice of another mutually acceptable method , in addition to the dispute resolution procedure outlined above. 12. ENVIRONMENTAL DATA STANDARDS a) RECIPIENT shall prepare a Quality Assurance Project Plan (QAPP) for a project that collects or uses environmental measurement data. RECIPIENTS unsure about whether a QAPP is required for their project shall contact the ECOLOGY Program issuing the grant or loan. If a QAPP is required, the RECIPIENT shall: • Use ECOLOGY’s QAPP Template/Checklist provided by the ECOLOGY, unless ECOLOGY Quality Assurance (QA) officer or the Program QA coordinator instructs otherwise. • Follow ECOLOGY’s Guidelines for Preparing Quality Assurance Project Plans for Environmental Studies , July 2004 (Ecology Publication No. 04-03-030). • Submit the QAPP to ECOLOGY for review and approval before the start of the work . b) RECIPIENT shall submit environmental data that was collected on a project to ECOLOGY using the Environmental Information Management system (EIM), unless the ECOLOGY Program instructs otherwise. The RECIPIENT must confirm with ECOLOGY that complete and correct data was successfully loaded into EIM , find instructions at: http://www.ecy.wa.gov/eim. c) RECIPIENT shall follow ECOLOGY’s data standards when Geographic Information System (GIS) data is collected and processed. Guidelines for Creating and Accessing GIS Data are available at : https://ecology.wa.gov/Research-Data/Data-resources/Geographic-Information-Systems-GIS/Standards. RECIPIENT, when requested by ECOLOGY, shall provide copies to ECOLOGY of all final GIS data layers, imagery, related tables, raw data collection files, map products, and all metadata and project documentation. 13. GOVERNING LAW This Agreement will be governed by the laws of the State of Washington , and the venue of any action brought hereunder will be in the Superior Court of Thurston County. 14. INDEMNIFICATION ECOLOGY will in no way be held responsible for payment of salaries , consultant's fees, and other costs related to the project described herein, except as provided in the Scope of Work. To the extent that the Constitution and laws of the State of Washington permit , each party will indemnify and hold the other harmless from and against any liability for any or all injuries to persons or property arising from the negligent act or omission of that party or that party's agents or employees arising out of this Agreement . 15. INDEPENDENT STATUS The employees, volunteers, or agents of each party who are engaged in the performance of this Agreement will continue to be employees, volunteers, or agents of that party and will not for any purpose be employees, volunteers, or agents of the other party. Template Version 12/10/2020 DocuSign Envelope ID: 0C60BF64-A53E-47F1-AAC5-40356EE55E82 Page 18 of 22State of Washington Department of Ecology Agreement No: Project Title: Recipient Name: WQPSNR-2021-MaCoUW-00031 Puget Sound Nutrient Reduction Grant Mason County - Utilities and Waste Management Department 16. KICKBACKS RECIPIENT is prohibited from inducing by any means any person employed or otherwise involved in this Agreement to give up any part of the compensation to which he/she is otherwise entitled to or receive any fee, commission, or gift in return for award of a subcontract hereunder. 17. MINORITY AND WOMEN’S BUSINESS ENTERPRISES (MWBE) RECIPIENT is encouraged to solicit and recruit, to the extent possible, certified minority-owned (MBE) and women-owned (WBE) businesses in purchases and contracts initiated under this Agreement . Contract awards or rejections cannot be made based on MWBE participation; however, the RECIPIENT is encouraged to take the following actions, when possible, in any procurement under this Agreement : a) Include qualified minority and women's businesses on solicitation lists whenever they are potential sources of goods or services. b) Divide the total requirements, when economically feasible, into smaller tasks or quantities, to permit maximum participation by qualified minority and women's businesses. c) Establish delivery schedules, where work requirements permit, which will encourage participation of qualified minority and women's businesses. d) Use the services and assistance of the Washington State Office of Minority and Women 's Business Enterprises (OMWBE) (866-208-1064) and the Office of Minority Business Enterprises of the U.S. Department of Commerce, as appropriate. 18. ORDER OF PRECEDENCE In the event of inconsistency in this Agreement, unless otherwise provided herein, the inconsistency shall be resolved by giving precedence in the following order: (a) applicable federal and state statutes and regulations; (b) The Agreement; (c) Scope of Work; (d) Special Terms and Conditions; (e) Any provisions or terms incorporated herein by reference, including the "Administrative Requirements for Recipients of Ecology Grants and Loans"; (f) Ecology Funding Program Guidelines; and (g) General Terms and Conditions. 19. PRESENTATION AND PROMOTIONAL MATERIALS ECOLOGY reserves the right to approve RECIPIENT’s communication documents and materials related to the fulfillment of this Agreement: a) If requested, RECIPIENT shall provide a draft copy to ECOLOGY for review and approval ten (10) business days prior to production and distribution. b) RECIPIENT shall include time for ECOLOGY’s review and approval process in their project timeline . c) If requested, RECIPIENT shall provide ECOLOGY two (2) final copies and an electronic copy of any tangible products developed. Copies include any printed materials, and all tangible products developed such as brochures, manuals, pamphlets, videos, audio tapes, CDs, curriculum, posters, media announcements, or gadgets with a message, such as a refrigerator magnet, and any online communications, such as web pages, blogs, and twitter campaigns. If it is not practical to provide a copy, then the RECIPIENT shall provide a description (photographs, drawings, printouts, etc.) that best represents the item. Any communications intended for public distribution that uses ECOLOGY’s logo shall comply with ECOLOGY’s graphic requirements and any additional requirements specified in this Agreement . Before the use of ECOLOGY’s logo contact ECOLOGY for guidelines. RECIPIENT shall acknowledge in the communications that funding was provided by ECOLOGY . 20. PROGRESS REPORTING Template Version 12/10/2020 DocuSign Envelope ID: 0C60BF64-A53E-47F1-AAC5-40356EE55E82 Page 19 of 22State of Washington Department of Ecology Agreement No: Project Title: Recipient Name: WQPSNR-2021-MaCoUW-00031 Puget Sound Nutrient Reduction Grant Mason County - Utilities and Waste Management Department a) RECIPIENT must satisfactorily demonstrate the timely use of funds by submitting payment requests and progress reports to ECOLOGY. ECOLOGY reserves the right to amend or terminate this Agreement if the RECIPIENT does not document timely use of funds. b) RECIPIENT must submit a progress report with each payment request . Payment requests will not be processed without a progress report. ECOLOGY will define the elements and frequency of progress reports . c) RECIPIENT shall use ECOLOGY’s provided progress report format. d) Quarterly progress reports will cover the periods from January 1 through March 31, April 1 through June 30, July 1 through September 30, and October 1 through December 31. Reports shall be submitted within thirty (30) days after the end of the quarter being reported. e) RECIPIENT must submit within thirty (30) days of the expiration date of the project, unless an extension has been approved by ECOLOGY, all financial, performance, and other reports required by the Agreement and funding program guidelines . RECIPIENT shall use the ECOLOGY provided closeout report format. 21. PROPERTY RIGHTS a) Copyrights and Patents. When the RECIPIENT creates any copyrightable materials or invents any patentable property under this Agreement, the RECIPIENT may copyright or patent the same but ECOLOGY retains a royalty free , nonexclusive, and irrevocable license to reproduce, publish, recover, or otherwise use the material(s) or property, and to authorize others to use the same for federal, state, or local government purposes. b) Publications. When the RECIPIENT or persons employed by the RECIPIENT use or publish ECOLOGY information ; present papers, lectures, or seminars involving information supplied by ECOLOGY; or use logos, reports, maps, or other data in printed reports, signs, brochures, pamphlets, etc., appropriate credit shall be given to ECOLOGY. c) Presentation and Promotional Materials. ECOLOGY shall have the right to use or reproduce any printed or graphic materials produced in fulfillment of this Agreement , in any manner ECOLOGY deems appropriate. ECOLOGY shall acknowledge the RECIPIENT as the sole copyright owner in every use or reproduction of the materials . d) Tangible Property Rights. ECOLOGY's current edition of "Administrative Requirements for Recipients of Ecology Grants and Loans," shall control the use and disposition of all real and personal property purchased wholly or in part with funds furnished by ECOLOGY in the absence of state and federal statutes , regulations, or policies to the contrary, or upon specific instructions with respect thereto in this Agreement . e) Personal Property Furnished by ECOLOGY. When ECOLOGY provides personal property directly to the RECIPIENT for use in performance of the project, it shall be returned to ECOLOGY prior to final payment by ECOLOGY . If said property is lost, stolen, or damaged while in the RECIPIENT's possession, then ECOLOGY shall be reimbursed in cash or by setoff by the RECIPIENT for the fair market value of such property . f) Acquisition Projects. The following provisions shall apply if the project covered by this Agreement includes funds for the acquisition of land or facilities: 1. RECIPIENT shall establish that the cost is fair value and reasonable prior to disbursement of funds provided for in this Agreement. 2. RECIPIENT shall provide satisfactory evidence of title or ability to acquire title for each parcel prior to disbursement of funds provided by this Agreement. Such evidence may include title insurance policies, Torrens certificates, or abstracts, and attorney's opinions establishing that the land is free from any impediment, lien, or claim which would impair the uses intended by this Agreement. g) Conversions. Regardless of the Agreement expiration date , the RECIPIENT shall not at any time convert any equipment , property, or facility acquired or developed under this Agreement to uses other than those for which assistance was originally approved without prior written approval of ECOLOGY. Such approval may be conditioned upon payment to ECOLOGY of that portion of the proceeds of the sale, lease, or other conversion or encumbrance which monies granted pursuant to this Agreement bear to the total acquisition, purchase, or construction costs of such property. Template Version 12/10/2020 DocuSign Envelope ID: 0C60BF64-A53E-47F1-AAC5-40356EE55E82 Page 20 of 22State of Washington Department of Ecology Agreement No: Project Title: Recipient Name: WQPSNR-2021-MaCoUW-00031 Puget Sound Nutrient Reduction Grant Mason County - Utilities and Waste Management Department 22. RECORDS, AUDITS, AND INSPECTIONS RECIPIENT shall maintain complete program and financial records relating to this Agreement , including any engineering documentation and field inspection reports of all construction work accomplished. All records shall: a) Be kept in a manner which provides an audit trail for all expenditures. b) Be kept in a common file to facilitate audits and inspections. c) Clearly indicate total receipts and expenditures related to this Agreement . d) Be open for audit or inspection by ECOLOGY, or by any duly authorized audit representative of the State of Washington , for a period of at least three (3) years after the final grant payment or loan repayment, or any dispute resolution hereunder. RECIPIENT shall provide clarification and make necessary adjustments if any audits or inspections identify discrepancies in the records. ECOLOGY reserves the right to audit, or have a designated third party audit, applicable records to ensure that the state has been properly invoiced. Any remedies and penalties allowed by law to recover monies determined owed will be enforced. Repetitive instances of incorrect invoicing or inadequate records may be considered cause for termination. All work performed under this Agreement and any property and equipment purchased shall be made available to ECOLOGY and to any authorized state, federal or local representative for inspection at any time during the course of this Agreement and for at least three (3) years following grant or loan termination or dispute resolution hereunder. RECIPIENT shall provide right of access to ECOLOGY, or any other authorized representative, at all reasonable times, in order to monitor and evaluate performance, compliance, and any other conditions under this Agreement . 23. RECOVERY OF FUNDS The right of the RECIPIENT to retain monies received as reimbursement payments is contingent upon satisfactory performance of this Agreement and completion of the work described in the Scope of Work . All payments to the RECIPIENT are subject to approval and audit by ECOLOGY , and any unauthorized expenditure(s) or unallowable cost charged to this Agreement shall be refunded to ECOLOGY by the RECIPIENT . RECIPIENT shall refund to ECOLOGY the full amount of any erroneous payment or overpayment under this Agreement . RECIPIENT shall refund by check payable to ECOLOGY the amount of any such reduction of payments or repayments within thirty (30) days of a written notice. Interest will accrue at the rate of twelve percent (12%) per year from the time ECOLOGY demands repayment of funds. Any property acquired under this Agreement , at the option of ECOLOGY, may become ECOLOGY's property and the RECIPIENT's liability to repay monies will be reduced by an amount reflecting the fair value of such property. 24. SEVERABILITY If any provision of this Agreement or any provision of any document incorporated by reference shall be held invalid , such invalidity shall not affect the other provisions of this Agreement which can be given effect without the invalid provision , and to this end the provisions of this Agreement are declared to be severable . 25. STATE ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY ACT (SEPA) RECIPIENT must demonstrate to ECOLOGY’s satisfaction that compliance with the requirements of the State Environmental Policy Act (Chapter 43.21C RCW and Chapter 197-11 WAC) have been or will be met. Any reimbursements are subject to this provision. 26. SUSPENSION When in the best interest of ECOLOGY, ECOLOGY may at any time, and without cause, suspend this Agreement or any portion thereof for a temporary period by written notice from ECOLOGY to the RECIPIENT . RECIPIENT shall resume performance on the next business day following the suspension period unless another day is specified by ECOLOGY. Template Version 12/10/2020 DocuSign Envelope ID: 0C60BF64-A53E-47F1-AAC5-40356EE55E82 Page 21 of 22State of Washington Department of Ecology Agreement No: Project Title: Recipient Name: WQPSNR-2021-MaCoUW-00031 Puget Sound Nutrient Reduction Grant Mason County - Utilities and Waste Management Department 27. SUSTAINABLE PRACTICES In order to sustain Washington’s natural resources and ecosystems , the RECIPIENT is fully encouraged to implement sustainable practices and to purchase environmentally preferable products under this Agreement . a) Sustainable practices may include such activities as: use of clean energy, use of double-sided printing, hosting low impact meetings, and setting up recycling and composting programs. b) Purchasing may include such items as: sustainably produced products and services, EPEAT registered computers and imaging equipment, independently certified green cleaning products, remanufactured toner cartridges, products with reduced packaging, office products that are refillable , rechargeable, and recyclable, 100% post-consumer recycled paper, and toxic free products. For more suggestions visit ECOLOGY’s web page, Green Purchasing, https://ecology.wa.gov/Regulations-Permits/Guidance-technical-assistance/Sustainable-purchasing. 28. TERMINATION a) For Cause ECOLOGY may terminate for cause this Agreement with a seven (7) calendar days prior written notification to the RECIPIENT, at the sole discretion of ECOLOGY, for failing to perform an Agreement requirement or for a material breach of any term or condition. If this Agreement is so terminated, the parties shall be liable only for performance rendered or costs incurred in accordance with the terms of this Agreement prior to the effective date of termination . Failure to Commence Work. ECOLOGY reserves the right to terminate this Agreement if RECIPIENT fails to commence work on the project funded within four (4) months after the effective date of this Agreement, or by any date mutually agreed upon in writing for commencement of work, or the time period defined within the Scope of Work . Non-Performance. The obligation of ECOLOGY to the RECIPIENT is contingent upon satisfactory performance by the RECIPIENT of all of its obligations under this Agreement. In the event the RECIPIENT unjustifiably fails, in the opinion of ECOLOGY, to perform any obligation required of it by this Agreement , ECOLOGY may refuse to pay any further funds, terminate in whole or in part this Agreement, and exercise any other rights under this Agreement . Despite the above, the RECIPIENT shall not be relieved of any liability to ECOLOGY for damages sustained by ECOLOGY and the State of Washington because of any breach of this Agreement by the RECIPIENT . ECOLOGY may withhold payments for the purpose of setoff until such time as the exact amount of damages due ECOLOGY from the RECIPIENT is determined. b) For Convenience ECOLOGY may terminate for convenience this Agreement , in whole or in part, for any reason when it is the best interest of ECOLOGY, with a thirty (30) calendar days prior written notification to the RECIPIENT, except as noted below. If this Agreement is so terminated, the parties shall be liable only for performance rendered or costs incurred in accordance with the terms of this Agreement prior to the effective date of termination . Non-Allocation of Funds. ECOLOGY’s ability to make payments is contingent on availability of funding . In the event funding from state, federal or other sources is withdrawn, reduced, or limited in any way after the effective date and prior to the completion or expiration date of this Agreement, ECOLOGY, at its sole discretion, may elect to terminate the Agreement, in whole or part, or renegotiate the Agreement, subject to new funding limitations or conditions. ECOLOGY may also elect to suspend performance of the Agreement until ECOLOGY determines the funding insufficiency is resolved . ECOLOGY may exercise any of these options with no notification or restrictions, although ECOLOGY will make a reasonable attempt to provide notice. In the event of termination or suspension, ECOLOGY will reimburse eligible costs incurred by the RECIPIENT through the effective date of termination or suspension. Reimbursed costs must be agreed to by ECOLOGY and the RECIPIENT . In no Template Version 12/10/2020 DocuSign Envelope ID: 0C60BF64-A53E-47F1-AAC5-40356EE55E82 Page 22 of 22State of Washington Department of Ecology Agreement No: Project Title: Recipient Name: WQPSNR-2021-MaCoUW-00031 Puget Sound Nutrient Reduction Grant Mason County - Utilities and Waste Management Department event shall ECOLOGY’s reimbursement exceed ECOLOGY’s total responsibility under the Agreement and any amendments . If payments have been discontinued by ECOLOGY due to unavailable funds , the RECIPIENT shall not be obligated to repay monies which had been paid to the RECIPIENT prior to such termination . RECIPIENT’s obligation to continue or complete the work described in this Agreement shall be contingent upon availability of funds by the RECIPIENT's governing body. c) By Mutual Agreement ECOLOGY and the RECIPIENT may terminate this Agreement, in whole or in part, at any time, by mutual written agreement. d) In Event of Termination All finished or unfinished documents, data studies, surveys, drawings, maps, models, photographs, reports or other materials prepared by the RECIPIENT under this Agreement, at the option of ECOLOGY, will become property of ECOLOGY and the RECIPIENT shall be entitled to receive just and equitable compensation for any satisfactory work completed on such documents and other materials. Nothing contained herein shall preclude ECOLOGY from demanding repayment of all funds paid to the RECIPIENT in accordance with Recovery of Funds, identified herein. 29. THIRD PARTY BENEFICIARY RECIPIENT shall ensure that in all subcontracts entered into by the RECIPIENT pursuant to this Agreement , the state of Washington is named as an express third party beneficiary of such subcontracts with full rights as such . 30. WAIVER Waiver of a default or breach of any provision of this Agreement is not a waiver of any subsequent default or breach , and will not be construed as a modification of the terms of this Agreement unless stated as such in writing by the authorized representative of ECOLOGY. End of General Terms and Conditions Template Version 12/10/2020 DocuSign Envelope ID: 0C60BF64-A53E-47F1-AAC5-40356EE55E82