HomeMy WebLinkAboutUnited States Department of Agriculture Forest Service Olympic National Forest - Interlocal Agreement U�S USDA,Forest Service OMB 056
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FS Agreement No. 24-PA-11060900-042
Cooperator Agreement No.
PARTICIPATING AGREEMENT
Between
MASON COUNTY
And The
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
FOREST SERVICE
OLYMPIC NATIONAL FOREST
This PARTICIPATING AGREEMENT is hereby entered into by and between Mason County,
hereinafter referred to as "the County," and the United States Department of Agriculture
(USDA), Forest Service, Olympic National Forest, hereinafter referred to as the"U.S. Forest
Service,"under the authority: Cooperative Funds and Deposits Act of December 12, 1975,
Pub.L. 94-148, 16 U.S.C. 565a1 —a3, as amended, and Secure Rural Schools and Community
Self-Determination Act of 2000, Public Law 106-393, 16 U.S.C. 500, as reauthorized and
amended.
Background: Invasive plants are becoming a threat to natural systems, including degrading
terrestrial and aquatic habitats.
The goal of this project is to protect and restore natural landscapes in Mason County by stopping
the spread of noxious weed species, reducing existing populations, and preventing the
introduction of additional exotic plants throughout Mason County. The primary method for
accomplishing this will be through inventory and treatment of invasive plants. Additionally, the
inspection of public and private rock sources throughout the County, efforts to restore and
enhance the resiliency of disturbed native plant communities through planting and seeding of
genetically local native species at selected sites on Federal lands, as well as public outreach and
education will also be incorporated into this work.
This project is a continuation of a program for noxious weed control in Mason County and
adjacent Federal Lands. The project includes activities to survey, identify, control and prevent
the introduction and spread of noxious weeds, enhance and restore disturbed or degraded land,
coordinate actions and communication between local and Federal jurisdictions, and to engage
and educate the public.
Title: Invasive Plant Inventory Prevention and Control in Mason County
I. PURPOSE:
The purpose of this agreement is to document the cooperation between the parties is to
coordinate and standardize weed control and restoration efforts across jurisdictional boundaries
to minimize the negative impacts of noxious weeds and degraded habitat more effectively on
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watershed functions, wildlife habitat, human and animal health, and recreational activities, in
accordance with the following provisions and the hereby incorporated Financial Plan, attached as
Attachments A, B and C.
II. STATEMENT OF MUTUAL BENEFIT AND INTERESTS:
The U.S. Forest Service and the County both have the responsibility for managing non-native
invasive plants on the lands under their jurisdiction. Since invasive plants originate from both
public and private lands and infestations often occur on adjacent jurisdictions, it is in the interest
of both parties under this agreement to work together in a cost-effective manner to accomplish
common goals by locating and treating infestations, preventing their introduction and spread,
planting and seeding native plants on disturbed or degraded lands to prevent establishment of
invasive weeds and restore degraded habitat, and engaging the public related to these activities.
In consideration of the above premises, the parties agree as follows:
III. County SHALL:
A. LEGAL AUTHORITY. The County shall have the legal authority to enter into this
agreement, and the institutional, managerial, and financial capability to ensure proper
planning, management, and completion of the project, which includes funds sufficient
to pay the non-Federal share of project costs, when applicable.
B. Perform the following activities for the entire period of this agreement, regardless as
to whether any projects are cost-shared in a particular year.
1. Conduct or supervise the survey, treatment, and disposal (as appropriate) of
noxious weeds on Federal lands, and on adjacent lands that may contribute to the
introduction and spread of weeds to Federal lands. Treatment of weeds on
Federal land will be done in a manner consistent with U.S. Forest Service policy
and applicable environmental rules and documents.
2. Coordinate with the U.S. Forest Service Project Manager on development of a
project list for the upcoming year by February 28th of each year. This will involve
providing input to assist the U.S. Forest Service in identifying specific areas that
are high priorities for treatment, survey, and monitoring for the upcoming year.
3. Meet prior to April 15th of each year with the U.S. Forest Service for the
purpose of agreeing to specific projects that will be jointly performed and/or
funded during that year. The County will also provide copies of County safety
and herbicide spill plans at that time. The Project Work List will be mutually
agreed upon and finalized by the project contacts before May V of each year.
4. Provide inventory and site location data in an electronic format, following U.S.
Forest Service protocol, and complete the paper accomplishment forms provided
by the U.S. Forest Service to document treatments, surveys and monitoring.
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5. Provide monthly communication via e-mail on invasive plant accomplishments
to the U.S. Forest Service field representative during the inventory and treatment
season(approximately April 15 —October 30).
6. Work cooperatively with local weed boards, private landowners, non-profits,
and U.S. Forest Service personnel to control noxious weeds across jurisdictional
boundaries.
7. As time and staffing allow, assist the U.S. Forest Service with other restoration
activities related to weed management, such as seeding and planting.
a. Restoration activities will be coordinated by U.S. Forest Service staff
and will only utilize plant material appropriate to the sites, as
determined by U.S. Forest Service staff.
b. The U.S. Forest Service will provide tools and plant material (seed,
plugs,plants)used for such activities.
8. For BIL-funded work, provide quarterly progress reports describing work
completed no later than one month after the end of each quarter(see V. N and O.
below). A year-end report that documents the work that has been carried out,
overall program effectiveness and recommendations for treatment sites in the next
year will be submitted no later than February 15th each year following the field
season.
9. For non-BIL funded work, provide progress reports when invoices for
reimbursement are submitted, and a year-end report that documents the work that
has been carried out, overall program effectiveness and recommendations for
treatment sites in the next year. Year-end report for BIL and non-BIL funded
work can be combined into a single document,but accomplishments must be
separated by funding source.
IV. THE U.S. FOREST SERVICE SHALL:
A. PAYMENT/REIMBURSEMENT. The U.S. Forest Service shall reimburse the
County for the U.S. Forest Service's share of actual expenses incurred, not to exceed
$35,000.00, as shown in the Financial Plan. In order to approve a Request for
Reimbursement, the U.S. Forest Service shall review such requests to ensure
payments for reimbursement are in compliance and otherwise consistent with the
terms of the agreement. The U.S. Forest Service shall make payment upon receipt of
the County's annual invoice. Each invoice from the County shall display the total
project costs for the billing period, separated by U.S. Forest Service and the County 's
share. In-kind contributions must be displayed as a separate line item and must not be
included in the total project costs available for reimbursement. The final invoice
must display the County's full match towards the project, as shown in the financial
plan, and be submitted no later than 90 days from the expiration date.
Each invoice must include, at a minimum:
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1. The County's name, address, and telephone number
2. U.S. Forest Service agreement number
3. Invoice date
4. Performance dates of the work completed(start& end)
5. Total invoice amount for the billing period, separated by the U.S. Forest
Service and The County share with in-kind contributions displayed as a
separate line item.
6. Display all costs, both cumulative and for the billing period,by separate cost
element as shown on the financial plan.
7. Cumulative amount of U.S. Forest Service payments to date.
8. Statement that the invoice is a request for payment by"reimbursement"
9. If using SF-270, a signature is required.
10. Invoice Number, if applicable
The invoice must be forwarded to:
EMAIL: SM.FS.ASC GAAUSDA.GOV
FAX: 877-687-4894
POSTAL: USDA Forest Service
Budget& Finance - Grants and
Agreements
4000 Masthead St,NE
Albuquerque,NM 87109
Send a copy to: Cheryl Bartlett
Olympic National Forest
1835 Black Lake Blvd SW
Olympia, WA 98512
cheryl.bartlettAusda.gov
B. Perform the following activities for the entire period of this agreement, regardless as to
whether any projects are cost-shared in a particular year.
1. Initiate modifications, including a tracking number and financial plan, which
will provide specifics for individual work projects and become an attachment to
this Agreement.
2. Designate a project manager to coordinate U.S. Forest Service activities and
facilitate communication between the parties.
3. Designate a qualified U.S. Forest Service field project representative to provide
technical guidance and conduct field inspections.
4. Provide all native plant material, including plugs, containerized plants, and seed
to be planted or sown on land managed by the Olympic National Forest(NF).
Guidance for using this material, and tools needed to accomplish planting will
be provided by staff from the Olympic NF.
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5. Provide National Environmental Policy Act requirements for the project, as
needed, on National Forest sites.
6. Provide visitor information sites suitable for posting or distributing noxious
weed education and awareness information.
7. Maintain a noxious weed GIS data layer of inventory, treatment, and monitoring
activities.
8. Provide updated inventory and site location database forms that follow U.S.
Forest Service protocol.
9. Provide to the County, a U.S. Forest Service radio for communications and
safety.
V. IT IS MUTUALLY UNDERSTOOD AND AGREED BY AND BETWEEN THE
PARTIES THAT:
A. PRINCIPAL CONTACTS. Individuals listed below are authorized to act in their
respective areas for matters related to this agreement.
Principal Cooperator Contacts:
Cooperator Project Contact Cooperator Financial Contact
Heidi Steinbach, Mason County Noxious Lisa DeWall, Mason County Extension,
Weed Control Board Office Manager
303 N 4th Street 303 N 4th Street
Shelton, WA 98584 Shelton, WA 98584
Telephone: 360-427-967OX592 Telephone: 360-427-967OX680
FAX: 360-427-7764 FAX: 360-427-7764
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Principal U.S. Forest Service Contacts:
U.S. Forest Service Program Manager U.S. Forest Service Administrative
Contact Contact
Cheryl Bartlett, Olympic National Forest Cassandra McCarthy
1835 Black Lake Blvd., SW Grants Management Specialist
Olympia, WA 98512 Cassandra.mccarthykusda.gov
Telephone: 3 60-956-2283
FAX: 360-956-2330
the l.bartlett usda. ov
B. NOTICES. Any communications affecting the operations covered by this agreement
given by the U.S. Forest Service or the County are sufficient only if in writing and
delivered in person, mailed, or transmitted electronically by e-mail or fax, as follows:
To the U.S. Forest Service Program Manager, at the address specified in the
agreement.
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To the County, at the address shown in the agreement or such other address
designated within the agreement.
Notices are effective when delivered in accordance with this provision, or on the
effective date of the notice, whichever is later.
C. PARTICIPATION IN SIMILAR ACTIVITIES. This agreement in no way restricts
the U.S. Forest Service or the County from participating in similar activities with
other public or private agencies, organizations, and individuals.
D. ENDORSEMENT. Any of the County's contributions made under this agreement do
not by direct reference or implication convey U.S. Forest Service endorsement of the
County's products or activities.
E. USE OF U.S. FOREST SERVICE INSIGNIA. In order for the County to use the
U.S. Forest Service Insignia on any published media, such as a Web page, printed
publication, or audiovisual production,permission must be granted from the U.S.
Forest Service's Office of Communications (Washington Office). A written request
will be submitted by the U.S. Forest Service to the Office of Communications
Assistant Director, Visual Information and Publishing Services, prior to use of the
insignia. The U.S. Forest Service will notify the the County when permission is
granted.
F. NON-FEDERAL STATUS FOR COOPERATOR PARTICIPANT. The County
agree(s)that any of the County's employees, volunteers, and program participants
shall not be deemed to be Federal employees for any purposes including Chapter 171
of Title 28, United States Code (Federal Tort Claims Act) and Chapter 81 of Title 5,
United States Code (OWCP), as the County hereby willingly agree(s) to assume these
responsibilities.
Further, the County shall provide any necessary training to the County's employees,
volunteers, interns, and other program participants to ensure that such personnel are
capable of performing tasks to be completed. The CountyThe County shall also
supervise and direct the work of its employees, volunteers, interns and participants
performing under this agreement.
G. MEMBERS OF CONGRESS. Pursuant to 41 U.S.C. 22, no member of, or
delegate to, Congress shall be admitted to any share or part of this agreement, or
benefits that may arise therefrom, either directly or indirectly.
H. NONDISCRIMINATION. In accordance with Federal civil rights law and U.S.
Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, the
USDA, its Agencies, offices, and employees, and institutions participating in or
administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race,
color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity(including gender expression),
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sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, family/parental status, income
derived from a public assistance program,political beliefs, or reprisal or
retaliation for prior civil rights activity, in any program or activity conducted or
funded by USDA(not all bases apply to all programs). Remedies and complaint
filing deadlines vary by program or incident.
Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program
information(e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.) should
contact the responsible Agency or USDA's TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice
and TTY) or contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at(800) 877-8339.
Additionally, program information may be made available in languages other than
English.
To file a program discrimination complaint, complete the USDA Program
Discrimination Complaint Form, AD-3027, found online at How to File a Program
Discrimination Complaint and at any USDA office or write a letter addressed to USDA
and provide in the letter all of the information requested in the form. To request a copy
of the complaint form, call (866) 632-9992. Submit your completed form or letter to
USDA by: (1) mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Office of the Assistant Secretary
for Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 20250-9410; (2)
fax: (202) 690-7442; or(3) email: program.intake@usda.gov. USDA is an equal
opportunity provider, employer, and lender.
I. ELIGIBLE WORKERS. The County shall ensure that all employees complete the
1-9 form to certify that they are eligible for lawful employment under the Immigration
and Nationality Act(8 USC 1324a). The County shall comply with regulations
regarding certification and retention of the completed forms. These requirements also
apply to any contract awarded under this agreement.
J. SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT REGISTRATION REQUIREMENT
(SAM). The County shall maintain current information in the System for Award
Management(SAM)until receipt of final payment. This requires review and update
to the information at least annually after the initial registration, and more frequently if
required by changes in information or agreement term(s). For purposes of this
agreement, System for Award Management(SAM) means the Federal repository into
which an entity must provide information required for the conduct of business as a
Cooperative. Additional information about registration procedures may be found at
the SAM Internet site at www.sam.gov.
K. STANDARDS FOR FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT.
1. Financial Reporting
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The County shall provide complete, accurate, and current financial disclosures of
the project or program in accordance with any financial reporting requirements, as
set forth in the financial provisions.
2. Accounting Records
The County shall continuously maintain and update records identifying the source
and use of funds. The records shall contain information pertaining to the
agreement, authorizations, obligations, unobligated balances, assets, outlays, and
income.
3. Internal Control
The County shall maintain effective control over and accountability for all U.S.
Forest Service funds, real property, and personal property assets. The County
shall keep effective internal controls to ensure that all United States Federal funds
received are separately and properly allocated to the activities described in the
agreement and used solely for authorized purposes.
4. Source Documentation
The County shall support all accounting records with source documentation.
These documentations include, but are not limited to, cancelled checks,paid bills,
payrolls, contract and contract documents. These documents must be made
available to the U.S. Forest Service upon request.
L. INDIRECT COST RATES- PARTNERSHIP
Indirect costs are approved for reimbursement or as a cost-share requirement and
have an effective period applicable to the term of this agreement.
1. If the County has never received or does not currently have a negotiated indirect
cost rate, they are eligible for a de minimis indirect cost rate up to 10 percent of
modified total direct costs (MTDC). MTDC is defined as all salaries and wages,
fringe benefits, materials and supplies, services, travel, and contracts up to the first
$25,000 of each contract.
2. For rates greater than 10 percent and less than 25 percent, the County shall
maintain documentation to support the rate. Documentation may include,but is
not limited to, accounting records, audit results, cost allocation plan, letter of
indirect cost rate approval from an independent accounting firm, or other Federal
agency approved rate notice applicable to agreements.
3. For a rate greater than 25 percent, the U.S. Forest Service may require that
request a federally approved rate from the County 's cognizant audit agency
no later than 3 months after the effective date of the agreement. The County
will be reimbursed for indirect costs or allowed to cost-share at the rate reflected
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in the agreement until the rate is formalized in the negotiated indirect cost rate
(NICRA) at which time, reimbursements for prior indirect costs or cost-sharing
may be subject to adjustment.
4. Failure to provide adequate documentation supporting the indirect cost rate, if
requested, could result in disallowed costs and repayment to the U.S. Forest
Service.
M. AGREEMENT CLOSE-OUT. Within 90 days after expiration or notice of
termination The County shall close out the agreement.
Any unobligated balance of cash advanced to the County must be immediately
refunded to the U.S. Forest Service, including any interest earned in accordance with
7CFR3016.21/2CFR 215.22.
Within a maximum of 90 days following the date of expiration or termination of this
agreement, all financial performance and related reports required by the terms of the
agreement must be submitted to the U.S. Forest Service by the County.
If this agreement is closed out without audit, the U.S. Forest Service reserves the right
to disallow and recover an appropriate amount after fully considering any
recommended disallowances resulting from an audit which may be conducted later.
N. FINANCIAL STATUS REPORTS. A Federal Financial Report, form SF-425, must
be submitted quarterly. The report is due 30 days afterthe reporting period ending
March 31, June 30, September 30, December 31. The final SF-425 must be
submitted either with the final payment request or no later than 120 days from the
expiration date of the agreement. The form may be found at
https://www. rg ants.gov/forms/post-award-reporting-fonns.html.
O. PROGRAM MONITORING AND PROGRAM PERFORMANCE REPORTS. The
parties to this agreement shall monitor the performance of the agreement activities to
ensure that performance goals are being achieved.
Performance reports must contain information on the following:
-A comparison of actual accomplishments to the goals established for the
period. Wherever the output of the project can be readily expressed in
numbers, a computation of the cost per unit of output, if applicable.
- Reason(s) for delay if established goals were not met.
-Additional pertinent information.
The Cooperator shall submit quarterly performance reports to the U.S. Forest
Service Program Manager. These reports are due 30 days after the reporting period.
The final performance report must be submitted either with Cooperator's final
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payment request, or separately,but not later than 120 days from the expiration date of
the agreement.
For non-BIL funded work:
The County shall submit annual performance reports to the U.S. Forest Service
Program Manager. These reports are due 90 days after the reporting period. The
final performance report must be submitted either with the County's final payment
request, or separately, but not later than 90 days from the expiration date of the
agreement.
P. RETENTION AND ACCESS REQUIREMENTS FOR RECORDS. The County
shall retain all records pertinent to this agreement for a period of no less than 3 years
from the expiration or termination date. As used in this provision, records includes
books, documents, accounting procedures and practice, and other data, regardless of
the type or format. The County shall provide access and the right to examine all
records related to this agreement to the U.S. Forest Service, Inspector General, or
Comptroller General or their authorized representative. The rights of access in this
section must not be limited to the required retention period but must last as long as
the records are kept.
If any litigation, claim, negotiation, audit, or other action involving the records has
been started before the end of the 3-year period, the records must be kept until all
issues are resolved, or until the end of the regular 3-year period, whichever is later.
Records for nonexpendable property acquired in whole or in part, with Federal funds
must be retained for 3 years after its final disposition.
Q. FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA). Public access to grant or agreement
records must not be limited, except when such records must be kept confidential and
would have been exempted from disclosure pursuant to Freedom of Information
regulations (5 U.S.C. 552). Requests for research data are subject to 2 CFR 215.36.
Public access to culturally sensitive data and information of Federally-recognized
Tribes may also be explicitly limited by P.L. 110-234, Title VIII Subtitle B §8106
(2008 Farm Bill).
R. TEXT MESSAGING WHILE DRIVING. In accordance with Executive Order(EO)
13513, "Federal Leadership on Reducing Text Messaging While Driving," any and
all text messaging by Federal employees is banned: a) while driving a Government
owned vehicle (GOV) or driving a privately owned vehicle (POV) while on official
Government business; or b)using any electronic equipment supplied by the
Government when driving any vehicle at any time. All Cooperatives, their
Employees, Volunteers, and Contractors are encouraged to adopt and enforce policies
that ban text messaging when driving company owned, leased or rented vehicles,
POVs or GOVs when driving while on official Government business or when
performing any work for or on behalf of the Government.
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S. JUSTICE 40 INITIATIVE. Executive Order(EO) 14008, Tackling the Climate Crisis
at Home and Abroad, was signed on January 27, 2021. This EO commits federal
agencies to providing 40% of federal benefits to disadvantaged communities. When
the cooperator is considering a sub-award or contract to be executed under this
agreement, the cooperator shall consider the requirements of EO 14008, section 223,
OMB M-21-28 and OMB-23-09.
T. PUBLIC NOTICES. It is The U.S. Forest Service's policy to inform the public as
fully as possible of its programs and activities. The County is/are encouraged to give
public notice of the receipt of this agreement and, from time to time, to announce
progress and accomplishments. Press releases or other public notices should reference
the Agency as follows:
"The Invasive Plant Program of the Olympic National Forest of the U.S. Forest
Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture"
The County may call on The U.S. Forest Service's Office of Communication for
advice regarding public notices. The County is/are requested to provide copies of
notices or announcements to the U.S. Forest Service Program Manager and to The
U.S. Forest Service's Office of Communications as far in advance of release as
possible.
U. GOVERNMENT-FURNISHED PROPERTY. The County may only use U.S. Forest
Service property furnished under this agreement for performing tasks assigned in this
agreement. The County shall not modify, cannibalize, or make alterations to U.S.
Forest Service property. A separate document, Form AD-107, must be completed to
document the loan of U.S. Forest Service property. The U.S. Forest Service shall
retain title to all U.S. Forest Service-furnished property. Title to U.S. Forest Service
property must not be affected by its incorporation into or attachment to any property
not owned by the U.S. Forest Service, nor must the property become a fixture or lose
its identity as personal property by being attached to any real property.
Liability for Government Property.
1. Unless otherwise provided for in the agreement, the County shall not be liable for
loss, damage, destruction, or theft to the Government property furnished or
acquired under this contract, except when any one of the following applies:
a. The risk is covered by insurance or the County is/are otherwise reimbursed
(to the extent of such insurance or reimbursement).
b. The loss, damage, destruction, or theft is the result of willful misconduct or
lack of good faith on the part of the County's managerial personnel. The
County's managerial personnel, in this provision,means the County's
directors, officers, managers, superintendents, or equivalent representatives
who have supervision or direction of all or substantially all of the County's
business; all or substantially all of the County's operation at any one plant or
separate location; or a separate and complete major industrial operation.
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2. The County shall take all reasonable actions necessary to protect the Government
property from further loss, damage, destruction, or theft. The County shall
separate the damaged and undamaged Government property, place all the
affected Government property in the best possible order, and take such other
action as the Property Administrator directs.
3. The County shall do nothing to prejudice the Government's rights to recover
against third parties for any loss, damage, destruction, or theft of Government
property.
4. Upon the request of the Grants Management Specialist, the County shall, at the
Government's expense, furnish to the Government all reasonable assistance and
cooperation, including the prosecution of suit and the execution of agreements of
assignment in favor of the Government in obtaining recovery.
V. U.S. FOREST SERVICE ACKNOWLEDGED IN PUBLICATIONS,
AUDIOVISUALS AND ELECTRONIC MEDIA. The County shall acknowledge
U.S. Forest Service support in any publications, audiovisuals, and electronic media
developed as a result of this agreement.
W. NONDISCRIMINATION STATEMENT—PRINTED, ELECTRONIC, OR
AUDIOVISUAL MATERIAL. The County shall include the following statement, in
full, in any printed, audiovisual material, or electronic media for public distribution
developed or printed with any Federal funding.
In accordance with Federal law and U.S.Department of Agriculture
policy, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of
race, color, national origin,sex, age, or disability. (Not all prohibited
bases apply to all programs.)
To file a complaint of discrimination, write USDA, Director,
Office of Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW,
Washington, DC 20250-9410 or call toll free voice (866) 632-
9992, TDD (800) 877-8339, or voice relay (866) 377-8642.
USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.
If the material is too small to permit the full statement to be included, the material
must, at minimum, include the following statement, in print size no smaller than the
text:
"This institution is an equal opportunity provider."
X. REMEDIES FOR COMPLIANCE RELATED ISSUES. If the County materially
fail(s) to comply with any term of the agreement, whether stated in a Federal statute
or regulation, an assurance, or the agreement, the U.S. Forest Service may take one or
more of the following actions:
1. Temporarily withhold cash payments pending correction of the deficiency by the
County or more severe enforcement action by the U.S. Forest Service;
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2. Disallow(that is, deny both use of funds and matching credit for) all or part of
the cost of the activity or action not in compliance;
3. Wholly or partly suspend or terminate the current agreement for the County's
program;
4. Withhold further awards for the program, or
5. Take other remedies that may be legally available, including debarment
procedures under 2 CFR part 417.
Y. TERMINATION BY MUTUAL AGREEMENT. This agreement may be terminated,
in whole or part, as follows:
1. When the U.S. Forest Service and the County agree upon the termination
conditions, including the effective date and, in the case of partial termination, the
portion to be terminated.
2. By 30 days written notification by the County to the U.S. Forest Service setting
forth the reasons for termination, effective date, and in the case of partial
termination, the portion to be terminated. If the U.S. Forest Service decides that
the remaining portion of the agreement will not accomplish the purposes for
which the agreement was made, the U.S. Forest Service may terminate the
agreement in its entirety.
Upon termination of an agreement, the County shall not incur any new obligations for
the terminated portion of the agreement after the effective date, and shall cancel as
many outstanding obligations as possible. The U.S. Forest Service shall allow full
credit to the County for the U.S. Forest Service share of obligations that cannot be
cancelled and were properly incurred by the County up to the effective date of the
termination. Excess funds must be refunded within 60 days after the effective date of
termination.
Z. ALTERNATE DISPUTE RESOLUTION—PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENT. In the
event of any issue of controversy under this agreement, the parties may pursue
Alternate Dispute Resolution procedures to voluntarily resolve those issues. These
procedures may include, but are not limited to conciliation, facilitation, mediation,
and fact finding.
AA. DEBARMENT AND SUSPENSION. The County shall immediately inform the U.S.
Forest Service if they or any of their principals are presently excluded, debarred, or
suspended from entering into covered transactions with the Federal Government
according to the terms of 2 CFR Part 180. Additionally, should the County or any of
their principals receive a transmittal letter or other official Federal notice of
debarment or suspension, then they shall notify the U.S. Forest Service without undue
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delay. This applies whether the exclusion, debarment,or suspension is voluntary or
involuntary.
BB. MODIFICATIONS. Modifications within the scope of this agreement must be made
by mutual consent of the pasties, by the issuance of a written modification signed and
dated by all properly authorized, signatory officials,prior to any changes being
performed. Requests for modification should be made,in writing, at least 60 days
prior to implementation of the requested change. The U.S. Forest Service is not
obligated to fund any changes not properly approved in advance.
CC. COMMENCEMENVEXPiRATION DATE. This agreement is executed as of the
date of the last signature and is effective through September 30,2026 at which time
it will expire. The expiration date is the final date for completion of all work activities
under this agreement.
DD. AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVES. By signature below,each party certifies that
the individuals listed in this document as representatives of the individual parties are
authorized to act in their respective areas for matters related to this agreement. In
Witness Whereof,the parties hereto have executed this agreement as of the last date
written below.
RAN NEATHERL 5 , County Commissioner's Chair, Date
Masdn County
Digitally signed by KELLY
KELLY LAWRENCE LAWRENCE
Date: 2024.05.23 09:18:46-07'00'
KELLY D. LAWRENCE, Forest Supervisor Date
U.S. Forest Service, Olympic National Forest
The authority and format of this agreement (24-PA-11060900-042)have been
reviewed and approved for signature.
DigitMCHAL
M I C HAE L GAD D I S Datea1ly 2024 05.22signedy121 3:31E 07 00'GADDIS 4/22/24
MICHAEL K. GADDIS Date
U.S. Forest Service Grants Management Specialist
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part of an individual's income is derived from any public assistance. (Not all prohibited bases apply to all programs.) Persons with disabilities who require
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To file a complaint of discrimination,write USDA,Director,Office of Civil Rights,1400 Independence Avenue,SW,Washington,DC 20250-9410 or call toll free
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U.S. Forest Service OMB 0596-0217
FS-1500-17B
Attachment:JA
USFS Agreement No.: 24-PA-11060900-042 Mod. No.:
Cooperator Agreement No.:
Note: This Financial Plan may be used when:
(1) No program income is expected and
(2) The Cooperator is not giving cash to the FS and
3 There is no other Federal funding
Agreements Financial Plan (Short Form)
Financial Plan Matrix: Note: All columns may not be used. Use depends on source and type of contribution(s).
FOREST SERVICE CONTRIBUTIONS COOPERATOR CONTRIBUTIONS
(a) (b) (c) (d)
Cash
COST ELEMENTS Noncash to Noncash In-Kind (e)
Direct Costs Cooperator Total
Salaries/Labor $802.89 $3,911.96 $1,137.92 $0.00 $5,852.77
Travel $0.00 $167.50 $167.50 $0.00 $335.00
Equipment $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
Supplies/Materials $500.00 $123.99 $100.00 $0.00 $723.99
Printing $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
Other $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
Other $0.00
Subtotal $1,302.89 $4,203.45 $1,405.42 $0.00 $6,911.76
Coop Indirect Costs $796.55 $266.33 $1,062.88
FS Overhead Costs $208.46 $208.46
Total $1,511.35 $5,000.00 $1,671.75 $0.00
Total Project Value: $8,183.10
Matching Costs Determination
Total Forest Service Share = (f)
(a+b)_(e)_(0 79.57%
Total Cooperator Share (g)
(c+d)_(e)_(g) 20.43%
Total (f+g) _ (h) (h)
100.00%
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WORKSHEET FOR
FS Non-Cash Contribution Cost Analysis, Column a
Salaries/Labor
Standard Calculation
Job Description I Cost/Day 1#of Days I ITotal
Invasive Plant Program Coordinator $348.88 1.00 $348.88
Forest Botanist $454.01 1.00 $454.01
Total Salaries/Labor I I $802.89
Travel
Standard Calculation
Travel Expense lEmployees Cost/Trip 1#of Trips I ITotal
Total Travel I $0.00
Supplies/Materials
Standard Calculation
Supplies/Materials 1 1#of Items I Lump Sum ITotal
Planting/Seeding $500.00 $500.00
Total Supplies/Materials I $500.00
Other Expenses
Standard Calculation
Item 1#of Units Cost/Unit I ITotal
Total Other I I $0.00
Subtotal Direct Costs $15302.89
Forest Service Overhead Costs
Current Overhead Rate ISubtotal Direct Costs I I ITotal
16.00% $1,302.89 $208.46
Total FS Overhead Costs 1 1 $208.46
TOTAL COST $1 ,511 .35
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WORKSHEET FOR
FS Cash to the Cooperator Cost Analysis, Column b
Salaries/Labor
Standard Calculation
Job Description I Cost/Day 1#of Days I ITotal
MCNWCB Coordinator $349.96 5.00 $1,749.80
Crewmember $196.56 11.00 $2,162.16
Total Salaries/Labor $3,911.96
Travel
Standard Calculation
Travel Expense lEmployees Cost/Trip 1#of Trips I ITotal
Travel to/from worksites 200 miles X 0.67/mile $167.50
Total Travel I $167.50
Supplies/Materials
Standard Calculation
Supplies/Materials 1#of Items Cost/Item I Total
PPE, herbicide, hand
pruners, heavy garbage
bags, etc. 1.00 $123.99 $123.99
Total Supplies/Materials $123.99
Other Expenses
Standard Calculation
Item 1 1#of Units Cost/Unit I ITotal
Total Other I I $0.00
Subtotal Direct Costs $4,203.45
Cooperator Indirect Costs
Current Overhead Rate ISubtotal Direct Costs I I Total
18.95% $4,203.45 $796.55
Total Coop. Indirect Costs $796.55
TOTAL COST $53000.00
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WORKSHEET FOR
Cooperator Non-Cash Contribution Cost Analysis, Column c
Salaries/Labor
Standard Calculation
Job Description Cost/Day #of Days Total
MCNWCB Coordinator $349.96 2.00 $699.92
Office Mgr—Contract Admin $438.00 1.00 $438.00
Total Salaries/Labor 1 $1,137.92
Travel
Standard Calculation
Travel Expense lEmployees Cost/Trip 1#of Trips I ITotal
Travel to/from worksite 200 miles X 0.67/mile $167.50
Total Travel 1 $167.50
Supplies/Materials
Standard Calculation
Supplies/Materials 1 1#of Items Cost/Item ITotal
PPE/Field Supplies/herbicide 1.00 $100.00 $100.00
Total Supplies/Materials 1 $100.00
Other Expenses
Standard Calculation
Item 1#of Units Cost/Unit I ITotal
Total Other I 1 $0.00
Subtotal Direct Costs $1 ,405.42
Cooperator Indirect Costs
Current Overhead Rate ISubtotal Direct Costs Total
18.95% $1,405.42 $266.33
Total Coop. Indirect Costs $266.33
TOTAL COST $15671 .75
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U.S. Forest Service OMB 0596-0217
FS-1500-17B
Attachment: B
USFS Agreement No.: 24-PA-11060900-042 Mod. No.:
Cooperator Agreement No.:
Note: This Financial Plan may be used when:
(1) No program income is expected and
(2) The Cooperator is not giving cash to the FS and
3 There is no other Federal funding
Agreements Financial Plan (Short Form)
Financial Plan Matrix: Note: All columns may not be used. Use depends on source and type of contribution(s).
FOREST SERVICE CONTRIBUTIONS COOPERATOR CONTRIBUTIONS
(a) (b) (c) (d)
Cash
COST ELEMENTS Noncash to Noncash In-Kind (e)
Direct Costs Cooperator Total
Salaries/Labor $1,500.65 $7,823.92 $1,837.84 $0.00 $11,162.41
Travel $0.00 $268.00 $268.00 $0.00 $536.00
Equipment $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
Supplies/Materials $250.00 $314.97 $425.00 $0.00 $989.97
Printing $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
Other $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
Other $0.00
Subtotal $1,750.65 $8,406.89 $2,530.84 $0.00 $12,688.38
Coop Indirect Costs $1,593.11 $479.59 $2,072.70
FS Overhead Costs $280.10 $280.10
Total $2,030.75 $10,000.00 $3,010.43 $0.00
Total Project Value: $15,041.18
Matching Costs Determination
Total Forest Service Share = (f)
(a+b)_(e)_(0 79.99%
Total Cooperator Share (g)
(c+d)_(e)_(g) 20.01%
Total (f+g) _ (h) (h)
100.00%
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WORKSHEET FOR
FS Non-Cash Contribution Cost Analysis, Column a
Salaries/Labor
Standard Calculation
Job Description I Cost/Day 1#of Days I ITotal
Invasive Plant Program Coordinator $348.88 3.00 $1,046.64
Forest Botanist $454.01 1.00 $454.01
Total Salaries/Labor I 1 $1,500.65
Travel
Standard Calculation
Travel Expense lEmployees Cost/Trip 1#of Trips I ITotal
Total Travel I $0.00
Supplies/Materials
Standard Calculation
Supplies/Materials 1 1#of Items I Lump Sum ITotal
Planting/Seeding $250.00 $250.00
Total Supplies/Materials I $250.00
Other Expenses
Standard Calculation
Item 1#of Units Cost/Unit I ITotal
Total Other I I $0.00
Subtotal Direct Costs $15750.65
Forest Service Overhead Costs
Current Overhead Rate ISubtotal Direct Costs I I ITotal
16.00% $1,750.65 $280.10
Total FS Overhead Costs 1 1 $280.10
TOTAL COST $29030.75
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WORKSHEET FOR
FS Cash to the Cooperator Cost Analysis, Column b
Salaries/Labor
Standard Calculation
Job Description I Cost/Day 1#of Days I ITotal
MCNWCB Coordinator $349.96 10.00 $3,499.60
Crewmember $196.56 22.00 $4,324.32
Total Salaries/Labor $7,823.92
Travel
Standard Calculation
Travel Expense lEmployees Cost/Trip 1#of Trips I ITotal
Travel to/from worksites 400 miles X 0.67/mile $268.00
Total Travel I $268.00
Supplies/Materials
Standard Calculation
Supplies/Materials 1#of Items Cost/Item I Total
PPE, herbicide, hand
pruners, heavy garbage
bags, etc. 1.00 $314.97 $314.97
Total Supplies/Materials $314.97
Other Expenses
Standard Calculation
Item 1 1#of Units Cost/Unit I ITotal
Total Other I I $0.00
Subtotal Direct Costs $8,406.89
Cooperator Indirect Costs
Current Overhead Rate ISubtotal Direct Costs I I Total
18.95% $8,406.89 $1,593.11
Total Coop. Indirect Costs $1,593.11
TOTAL COST $107000.00
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WORKSHEET FOR
Cooperator Non-Cash Contribution Cost Analysis, Column c
Salaries/Labor
Standard Calculation
Job Description Cost/Day #of Days Total
MCNWCB Coordinator $349.96 4.00 $1,399.84
Office Mgr—Contract Admin $438.00 1.00 $438.00
Total Salaries/Labor 1 $1,837.84
Travel
Standard Calculation
Travel Expense lEmployees Cost/Trip 1#of Trips I ITotal
Travel to/from worksite 400 miles X 0.67/mile $268.00
Total Travel 1 $268.00
Supplies/Materials
Standard Calculation
Supplies/Materials 1 1#of Items Cost/Item I Total
PPE/Field Supplies/herbicide 1.00 $400.00 $400.00
Office Supplies 1.00 $25.00 $25.00
Total Supplies/Materials $425.00
Other Expenses
Standard Calculation
Item 1#of Units Cost/Unit I ITotal
Total Other I 1 $0.00
Subtotal Direct Costs $2,530.84
Cooperator Indirect Costs
Current Overhead Rate ISubtotal Direct Costs I ITotal
18.95% $2,530.84 $479.59
Total Coop. Indirect Costs $479.59
TOTAL COST $35010.43
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U.S. Forest Service OMB 0596-0217
FS-1500-17B
Attachment: C
USFS Agreement No.: 24-PA-11060900-042 Mod. No.:
Cooperator Agreement No.:
Note: This Financial Plan may be used when:
(1) No program income is expected and
(2) The Cooperator is not giving cash to the FS and
3 There is no other Federal funding
Agreements Financial Plan (Short Form)
Financial Plan Matrix: Note: All columns may not be used. Use depends on source and type of contribution(s).
FOREST SERVICE CONTRIBUTIONS COOPERATOR CONTRIBUTIONS
(a) (b) (c) (d)
Cash
COST ELEMENTS Noncash to Noncash In-Kind (e)
Direct Costs Cooperator Total
Salaries/Labor $1,151.77 $15,647.84 $3,675.68 $0.00 $20,475.29
Travel $0.00 $469.00 $469.00 $0.00 $938.00
Equipment $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
Supplies/Materials $250.00 $696.95 $440.00 $0.00 $1,386.95
Printing $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
Other $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
Other $0.00
Subtotal $1,401.77 $16,813.79 $4,584.68 $0.00 $22,800.24
Coop Indirect Costs $3,186.21 $868.80 $4,055.01
FS Overhead Costs $224.28 $224.28
Total $1,626.05 $20,000.00 $5,453.48 $0.00
Total Project Value: $27,079.53
Matching Costs Determination
Total Forest Service Share = (f)
(a+b)_(e)_(0 79.86%
Total Cooperator Share (g)
(c+d)_(e)_(g) 20.14%
Total (f+g) _ (h) (h)
100.00%
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WORKSHEET FOR
FS Non-Cash Contribution Cost Analysis, Column a
Salaries/Labor
Standard Calculation
Job Description I Cost/Day 1#of Days I ITotal
Invasive Plant Program Coordinator $348.88 2.00 $697.76
Forest Botanist $454.01 1.00 $454.01
Total Salaries/Labor I 1 $1,151.77
Travel
Standard Calculation
Travel Expense lEmployees Cost/Trip 1#of Trips I ITotal
Total Travel I $0.00
Supplies/Materials
Standard Calculation
Supplies/Materials 1 1#of Items I Lump Sum ITotal
Planting/Seeding $250.00 $250.00
Total Supplies/Materials I $250.00
Other Expenses
Standard Calculation
Item 1#of Units Cost/Unit I ITotal
Total Other I I $0.00
Subtotal Direct Costs $15401 .77
Forest Service Overhead Costs
Current Overhead Rate ISubtotal Direct Costs I I ITotal
16.00% $1,401.77 $224.28
Total FS Overhead Costs 1 1 $224.28
TOTAL COST $19626.05
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WORKSHEET FOR
FS Cash to the Cooperator Cost Analysis, Column b
Salaries/Labor
Standard Calculation
Job Description I Cost/Day 1#of Days I ITotal
MCNWCB Coordinator $349.96 20.00 $6,999.20
Crewmember $196.56 44.00 $8,648.64
Total Salaries/Labor $15,647.84
Travel
Standard Calculation
Travel Expense lEmployees Cost/Trip 1#of Trips I ITotal
Travel to/from worksites 700 miles X 0.67/mile $469.00
Total Travel I $469.00
Supplies/Materials
Standard Calculation
Supplies/Materials 1#of Items Cost/Item I Total
PPE, herbicide, hand
pruners, heavy garbage
bags, etc. $696.95 $696.95
Total Supplies/Materials $696.95
Other Expenses
Standard Calculation
Item 1 1#of Units Cost/Unit I ITotal
Total Other I I $0.00
Subtotal Direct Costs $16,813.79
Cooperator Indirect Costs
Current Overhead Rate ISubtotal Direct Costs I I Total
18.95% $16,813.79 $3,186.21
Total Coop. Indirect Costs $3,186.21
TOTAL COST $207000.00
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WORKSHEET FOR
Cooperator Non-Cash Contribution Cost Analysis, Column c
Salaries/Labor
Standard Calculation
Job Description Cost/Day #of Days Total
MCNWCB Coordinator $349.96 8.00 $2,799.68
Office Mgr—Contract Admin $438.00 2.00 $876.00
Total Salaries/Labor 1 $3,675.68
Travel
Standard Calculation
Travel Expense lEmployees Cost/Trip 1#of Trips I ITotal
Travel to/from worksite 700 miles X 0.67/mile $469.00
Total Travel 1 $469.00
Supplies/Materials
Standard Calculation
Supplies/Materials 1 1#of Items Cost/Item ITotal
PPE/Field
Supplies/herbicide 1.00 $400.00 $400.00
Office Supplies 1.00 $40.00 $40.00
Total Supplies/Materials $440.00
Other Expenses
Standard Calculation
Item 1 1#of Units Cost/Unit I ITotal
Total Other I 1 $0.00
Subtotal Direct Costs $4,584.68
Cooperator Indirect Costs
Current Overhead Rate ISubtotal Direct Costs I Total
18.95% $4,584.68 $868.80
Total Coop. Indirect Costs $868.80
TOTAL COST $55453.48
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