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SAMPLE CONTRACT FOR CONSULTANT SERVICES
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM
DISASTER RECOVERY CONSULTANT SERVICES

PART I -- AGREEMENT

This Agreement for professional services is by and between the [name of grantee] , State of
Louisiana (hereinafter called the "GRANTEE"), acting herein by [name of grantee representative], [title
(i.e. president mayor], hereunto duly authorized, and [name consultant firm], a [type of business
(partnership, corporation)] organized under the laws of the State of Louisiana (hereinafter called the
"CONSULTANT"), acting herein by [name], [Chief Executive Officer or appointed representative, hereunto
duly authorized;

WITNESSETH THAT:

WHEREAS, the GRANTEE has received funding under the State of Louisiana, Office of Community
Development, Disaster Recovery (OCD-DRU) CDBG Programs pursuant to Title I of the Housing and
Community Development Act of 1974, as amended; and,

WHEREAS, the GRANTEE desires to engage the CONSULTANT to render certain technical assistance
services in connection with its Community Development Program:

NOW, THEREFORE, the parties do mutually agree as follows:

1) Employment of CONSULTANT

The GRANTEE hereby agrees to engage the CONSULTANT, and the CONSULTANT hereby agrees to
perform the Scope of Services set forth herein under the terms and conditions of this agreement.

2) Scope of Services

The CONSULTANT shall, in a satisfactory and proper manner, perform the services listed in Part III Scope
of Services and Payment Schedule. Services in each of the work areas shall be performed under and at the
direction of the chief elected official or their designated representative.

3) Time of Performance

The services of the CONSULTANT shall commence on _______, ____, and shall end on _______, ____.
Such services shall be continued in such sequence as to assure their relevance to the purposes of this
Agreement. All of the services required and performed hereunder shall not be completed until the
GRANTEE has received notification of final close out from the OCD-DRU.

4) Access to Information
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It is agreed that all information, data, reports, records, and maps as are existing, available, and necessary for
the carrying out of the work outlined above, shall be furnished to the CONSULTANT by the GRANTEE.
No charge will be made to the CONSULTANT for such information, and the GRANTEE will cooperate
with the CONSULTANT in every way possible to facilitate the performance of the work described in this
contract.

5) Compensation and Method of Payment

CONSULTANT shall only be paid for services rendered under this agreement from funds allowed by the
OCD-DRU for administrative costs under the provisions of the grant awarded to the GRANTEE. Payment
will be made only on approval of the GRANTEE.
The total amount of reimbursable costs to be paid CONSULTANT under this contract for program
administration shall not exceed [dollar amount] Dollars ($0.00). CONSULTANT may not incur any costs
in excess of this amount (except at its own risk) without the approval of the GRANTEE. CONSULTANT
will only be paid for the time and effort needed to complete the actual scope of services required for this
program; which may be less than the total amount above.

The CONSULTANT shall submit invoices to the GRANTEE for payment. Each invoice submitted shall
identify the specific contract task(s) or sub-task(s) listed in Part III, Scope of Services for payment
according to the appropriate method listed below:

a) Cost Reimbursement: For tasks lacking a definable work product and/or the CONSULTANT will
not assume the risk for incurring the costs for a definable work product: cost reimbursement of labor,
material and service costs, and allowable overhead. Each invoice shall itemize the: Direct labor
hours by job classification; hourly rate by job classification, fringe benefits as either a percent direct
labor cost or absolute dollar per hour amount; mileage and per diem required per task, and overhead
as either a percent of direct costs or dollar amount per direct labor hour in accordance with the
schedule of reimbursable costs listed in Part III Payment Schedule. Reimbursement for contracted
services or materials shall include the vendor invoice(s) that identifies items by quantities and cost
per unit.

b) Lump Sum Price: For tasks with a definable work product and the quantity required is certain and
the contractor assumes the risk for all costs: a lump sum price. Each invoice submitted shall identify
the specific contract task(s) listed in as listed in Part III and the completed work product/deliverable
for the agreed upon price and quantity listed in Part III Payment Schedule.

c) Unit Price: For tasks with a definable work product but the quantity is uncertain and the contractor
assumes the risk for all costs: a unit price times the number of units completed for each billing. Each
invoice submitted shall identify the specific contract task(s) listed in as listed in Part III and the
completed work product/deliverable for the agreed upon price listed in Part III Payment Schedule.

6) Ownership Documents

All documents, including original drawings, estimates, specifications, field notes, and data are the property
of the Parish. The CONSULTANT may retain reproducible copies of drawings and other documents.
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7) Professional Liability

The CONSULTANT shall be responsible for the use of reasonable skills and care benefiting the profession
in the preparation of the application and in the implementation of the Disaster Recovery CDBG Program.

8) Indemnification

The CONSULTANT shall comply with the requirements of all applicable laws, rules and regulations in
connection with the services of the CONSULTANT, and shall exonerate, indemnify, and hold harmless the
GRANTEE, its officers, agents, and all employees from and against them, and local taxes or contributions
imposed or required under the Social Security, Workers' Compensation, and Income Tax Laws. Further, the
CONSULTANT shall exonerate, indemnify, and hold harmless the GRANTEE with respect to any
damages, expenses, or claims arising from or in connection with any of the work performed or to be
performed under this contract by the CONSULTANT. This shall not be construed as a limitation of the
CONSULTANT's liability under this Agreement or as otherwise provided by law.

9) Terms and Conditions

This Agreement is subject to the provisions titled, "Part II, Terms and Conditions" and “Part III Payment
Schedule”, consisting of eight pages, attached hereto and incorporated by reference herein.

10) Address of Notices and Communications

[GRANTEE Representative] [CONSULTANT Representative]
[GRANTEE Representative Title] [CONSULTANT Representative Title]
[GRANTEE Mailing Address] [CONSULTANT Mailing Address]

11) Captions

Each paragraph of this Contract has been supplied with a caption to serve only as a guide to the contents.
The caption does not control the meaning of any paragraph or in any way determine its interpretation or
application.

12) Authorization

This Agreement is authorized by the _[name of GRANTEE] , Resolution [number] adopted [date],
copies of which are attached hereto and made a part hereof.

ATTEST: _[name of GRANTEE]______

By:
[name & title of GRANTEE Representative]

Date:

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[name of CONSULTANT]

By:
[name & title of CONSULTANT Representative]

Date:

PART II -- TERMS AND CONDITIONS

A. TERMINATION OF CONTRACT FOR CAUSE.

If, through any cause, the CONSULTANT shall fail to fulfill in a timely and proper manner his obligations
under this Contract, or if the CONSULTANT shall violate any of the covenants, agreements, or stipulations
of this Contract, the GRANTEE shall thereupon have the right to terminate this Contract by giving written
notice to the CONSULTANT of such termination and specifying the effective date thereof, at least five days
before the effective date of such termination. In such event, all finished or unfinished documents, data,
studies, surveys, drawings, maps, models, photographs, and reports prepared by the CONSULTANT under
this Contract shall, at the option of the GRANTEE, become its property and the CONSULTANT shall be
entitled to receive just and equitable compensation for any work satisfactorily completed hereunder.
Notwithstanding the above, the CONSULTANT shall not be relieved of liability to the GRANTEE for
damages sustained by the GRANTEE by virtue of any breach of the Contract by the CONSULTANT, and
the GRANTEE may withhold any payments to the CONSULTANT for the purpose of set-off until such
time as the exact amount of damages due the GRANTEE from the CONSULTANT is determined.

This contract for overall program administration will be automatically terminated if the application(s) is not
funded by the OCD-DRU. CONSULTANT will not be entitled to any reimbursement for program
administration either from the GRANTEE or the OCD-DRU.

B. TERMINATION FOR CONVENIENCE OF THE GRANTEE

The GRANTEE may terminate this contract at any time by giving at least 10 days notice in writing to the
CONSULTANT. If the Contract is terminated by the GRANTEE as provided herein, the CONSULTANT
will be paid for the time provided and expenses incurred up to the termination date. If this Contract is
terminated due to the fault of the CONSULTANT, paragraph 1 hereof relative to termination shall apply.

This contract for overall program administration will be automatically terminated if the application(s) is not
funded by the OCD-DRU. CONSULTANT will not be entitled to any reimbursement for program
administration either from the GRANTEE or the OCD-DRU.

C. CHANGES

The GRANTEE may, from time to time, request changes in the scope of the services of the CONSULTANT
to be performed hereunder. Such changes, including any increase or decrease in the amount of the

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CONSULTANT's compensation, which are mutually agreed upon by and between the GRANTEE and the
CONSULTANT, shall be incorporated in written amendments to this Contract. No amendment or variation

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of the terms of this contract shall be valid unless made in writing, signed by the parties and approved as
required by law. No oral understanding or agreement not incorporated in the contract is binding on any of
the parties.
D. PERSONNEL

a) The CONSULTANT represents that he has, or will secure at his own expense, all personnel
required in performing the services under this Contract. Such personnel shall not be employees of
or have any contractual relationship with the GRANTEE.

b) All of the services required hereunder will be performed by the CONSULTANT or under his
supervision and all personnel engaged in the work shall be fully qualified and shall be authorized
or permitted under state and local law to perform such services.

c) None of the work or services covered by this Contract shall be subcontracted without the prior
written approval of the GRANTEE. Any work or services subcontracted hereunder shall be
specified by written contract or agreement and shall be subject to each provision of this Contract.

E. ASSIGNABILITY

The CONSULTANT shall not assign any interest in this Contract, and shall not transfer any interest in the
same (whether by assignment or novation), without the prior written consent of the GRANTEE thereto.
Provided, however, that claims for money by the CONSULTANT from the GRANTEE under this Contract
may be assigned to a bank, trust company, or other financial institution without such approval. Written
notice of any such assignment or transfer shall be furnished promptly to the GRANTEE.

F. REPORTS AND INFORMATION

The CONSULTANT, at such times and in such forms as the Parish may require, shall furnish the
GRANTEE such periodic reports as it may request pertaining to the work or services undertaken pursuant to
this Contract, the costs and obligations incurred or to be incurred in connection therewith, and any other
matters covered by this Contract.

G. RECORDS AND AUDITS

The CONSULTANT shall maintain accounts and records, including personnel, property, and financial
records, adequate to identify and account for all costs pertaining to the Contract and such other records as
may be deemed necessary by the GRANTEE to assure proper accounting for all project funds, both federal
and non-federal shares. These records will be made available for audit or other financial reporting purposes
to the GRANTEE or any authorized representative, and will be retained for five years after the OCD-DRU
has officially closed-out the Disaster Recovery CDBG grant with HUD, unless permission to destroy them
is granted by the GRANTEE.

H. FINDINGS CONFIDENTIAL

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All of the reports, information, data, et cetera, prepared or assembled by the CONSULTANT under this
Contract are confidential and the CONSULTANT agrees that they shall not be made available to any
individual or organization without the prior written approval of the GRANTEE.

I. COPYRIGHT

No materials, to include but not limited to reports, maps, or documents produced as a result of this contract,
in whole or in part, shall be available to CONSULTANT for copyright purposes. Any such materials
produced as a result of this contract that might be subject to copyright shall be the property of the
GRANTEE and all such rights shall belong to the GRANTEE, and the GRANTEE shall be sole and
exclusive entity who may exercise such rights.

J. COMPLIANCE WITH LOCAL LAWS

The CONSULTANT shall comply with all applicable laws, ordinances and codes of the state and local
government, and the CONSULTANT shall hold the GRANTEE harmless with respect to any damages
arising from any tort done in performing any of the work embraced by this Contract.

K. CIVIL RIGHTS ACT OF 1964/EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Under Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, no person shall, on the grounds of race, color, or national
origin, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under
any program or activity receiving federal financial assistance. During the performance of this Contract, the
CONSULTANT agrees as follows:

a) The CONSULTANT will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment
because of race, creed, sex, color, national origin, handicap or familial status. The
CONSULTANT will take affirmative steps to ensure that applicants are employed, and that
employees are treated during employment, without regard to their race, creed, sex, color, national
origin, handicap or familial status. Such action shall include, but not be limited to, the following:
employment, upgrading, demotion, or transfer; recruitment or recruitment advertising; layoff or
termination; rates of pay or other forms or compensation; and selection for training, including
apprenticeship. The CONSULTANT agrees to post in conspicuous places, available to employees
and applicants for employment, notices to be provided by the GRANTEE setting forth the
provisions of this non-discrimination clause.

b) The CONSULTANT will, in all solicitations or advertisements for employees placed by or on

behalf of the CONSULTANT; state that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for
employment without regard to race, creed, color, sex, national origin, handicap or familial status.

c) The CONSULTANT will cause the foregoing provisions to be inserted in all subcontracts for any
work covered by this Contract so that such provisions will be binding upon each subcontractor,
provided that the foregoing provisions shall not apply to contracts or subcontracts for standard
commercial supplies or raw materials
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d) The CONSULTANT will comply with all provisions of Presidential Executive Order 11246
(Executive Order 11246) of September 24, 1965, and of the rules, regulations and relevant orders
of the Secretary of Labor.

e) The CONSULTANT will furnish all information and reports required by Executive Order 11246
of September 24, 1965, and by the rules, regulations and orders of the Secretary of Labor, or
pursuant thereto, and will permit access to his books, records and accounts by the GRANTEE and
the Secretary of Labor for purposes of investigation to ascertain compliance with such rules,
regulations and orders.

f) In the event of the CONSULTANT's non-compliance with the equal opportunity clauses of this
Agreement or with any such rules, regulations, or orders, this Agreement may be canceled,
terminated, or suspended in whole or in part and the CONSULTANT may be declared ineligible
for further government contracts in accordance with procedures authorized in Executive Order
11246 of September 24, 1965, and such other sanctions may be imposed and remedies invoked as
provided by Executive Order 11246 of September 24, 1965, or by rule, regulation, or order of the
Secretary of Labor, or as otherwise provided by law.

g) The CONSULTANT will include the provisions of paragraphs (a) through (g) in every subcontract
or purchase order unless exempted by rules, regulations or orders of the Secretary of Labor issued
pursuant to Section 204 of Executive Order 11246 of September 24, 1965, so that such provisions
will be binding upon each subcontractor or vendor. The CONSULTANT will take such action
with respect to any subcontract or purchase order as the GRANTEE may direct as a means of
enforcing such provisions including sanctions for non-compliance: Provided, however, that in the
event the CONSULTANT becomes involved in, or is threatened with, litigation with a
subcontractor or vendor as a result of such direction by the GRANTEE, the CONSULTANT may
request the United States to enter into such litigation to protect the interests of the United States.

L. SECTION 109 OF THE HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ACT OF 1974

No person in the United States shall on the grounds of race, color, national origin, or sex be excluded from
participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program or activity funded in
whole or in part with funds made available under this title. Section 109 further provides that discrimination on the
basis of age under the Age Discrimination Act of 1975 or with respect to an otherwise qualified handicapped
individual as provided in Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, is prohibited.

M. "SECTION 3" COMPLIANCE IN THE PROVISION OF TRAINING, EMPLOYMENT AND

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES

a) The work to be performed under this contract is subject to the requirements of section 3 of the Housing and
Urban Development Act of 1968, as amended, 12 U.S.C. 1701u (section 3). The purpose of section 3 is to
ensure that employment and other economic opportunities generated by HUD assistance or HUD-assisted
projects covered by section 3, shall, to the greatest extent feasible, be directed to low- and very low-income
persons, particularly persons who are recipients of HUD assistance for housing.

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b) The parties to this contract agree to comply with HUD's regulations in 24 CFR Part 135, which
implement section 3. As evidenced by their execution of this contract, the parties to this contract
certify that they are under no contractual or other impediment that would prevent them from
complying with the part 135 regulations.

c) The CONSULTANT agrees to send to each labor organization or representative of workers with
which the CONSULTANT has a collective bargaining agreement or other understanding, if any, a
notice advising the labor organization or workers' representative of the CONSULTANT's
commitments under this section 3 clause, and will post copies of the notice in conspicuous places
at the work site where both employees and applicants for training and employment positions can
see the notice. The notice shall describe the section 3 preference, shall set forth minimum number
and job titles subject to hire, availability of apprenticeship and training positions, the qualifications
for each, and the name and location of the person(s) taking applications for each of the positions,
and the anticipated date the work shall begin.

d) The CONSULTANT agrees to include this section 3 clause in every subcontract subject to
compliance with regulations in 24 CFR Part 135, and agrees to take appropriate action, as provided
in an applicable provision of the subcontract or in this section 3 clause, upon a finding that the
subcontractor is in violation of the regulations in 24 CFR Part 135. The CONSULTANT will not
subcontract with any subcontractor where the CONSULTANT has notice or knowledge that the
subcontractor has been found in violation of the regulations in 24 CFR Part 135.

e) The CONSULTANT will certify that any vacant employment positions, including training
positions, that are filled (1) after the CONSULTANT is selected but before the contract is
executed, and (2) with persons other than those to whom the regulations of 24 CFR part 135
require employment opportunities to be directed, were not filled to circumvent the
CONSULTANT's obligations under 24 CFR Part 135.

f) Noncompliance with HUD's regulations in 24 CFR Part 135 may result in sanctions, termination
of this contract for default, and debarment or suspension from future HUD assisted contracts.

g) With respect to work performed in connection with section 3 covered Indian housing assistance,
section 7(b) of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act (25 U.S.C. 450e) also
applies to the work to be performed under this contract. Section 7(b) requires that to the greatest
extent feasible (i) preference and opportunities for training and employment shall be given to
Indians, and (ii) preference in the award of contracts and subcontracts shall be given to Indian
organizations and Indian-owned Economic Enterprises. Parties to this contract that are subject to
the provisions of section 3 and section 7(b) agree to comply with section 3 to the maximum extent
feasible, but not in derogation of compliance with section 7(b).

N. INTEREST OF MEMBERS OF THE PARISH

No member of the governing body of the GRANTEE and no other officer, employee, or agent of the
GRANTEE who exercises any functions or responsibilities in connection with the planning and carrying out

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of the program, shall have any personal financial interest, direct or indirect, in this Contract; and the
CONSULTANT shall take appropriate steps to assure compliance

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O. INTEREST OF OTHER LOCAL PUBLIC OFFICIALS

No member of the governing body of the locality and no other public official of such locality, who exercises
any functions or responsibilities in connection with the planning and carrying out of the program, shall have
any personal financial interest, direct or indirect, in this Contract; and the CONSULTANT shall take
appropriate steps to assure compliance.

P. INTEREST OF CONSULTANT AND EMPLOYEES

The CONSULTANT covenants that he presently has no interest and shall not acquire interest, direct or
indirect, in the project area or any parcels therein or any other interest which would conflict in any manner
or degree with the performance of his services hereunder. The CONSULTANT further covenants that in the
performance of this Contract, no person having any such interest shall be employed.

Q. ACCESS TO RECORDS

The OCD-DRU grantor agency, the Department of Housing and Urban Development, the Comptroller
General of the United States, or any of their duly authorized representatives, shall have access to any books,
documents, papers, and records of the CONSULTANT which are directly pertinent to this specific contract
for the purpose of audits, examinations, and making excerpts and transcriptions.

All records connected with this contract will be maintained in a central location by the unit of local
government and will be maintained for a period of 5 years after the official date of OCD-DRU’s Disaster
Recovery grant by HUD.

R. INSURANCE

 Insurance shall be placed with insurers with an A.M. Best’s rating of no less than A-: VI.
 This rating requirement shall be waived for Worker’s Compensation coverage only.
 CONSULTANT's Insurance: The CONSULTANT shall not commence work under this
contract until he has obtained all insurance required herein. Certificates of Insurance, fully
executed by officers of the Insurance Company written or countersigned by an authorized
Louisiana State agency. The CONSULTANT shall not allow any sub-contractor to commence
work on his subcontract until all similar insurance required for the subcontractor has been obtained
and approved. If so requested, the CONSULTANT shall also submit copies of insurance policies
for inspection and approval of the GRANTEE before work is commenced. Said policies shall not
hereafter be canceled, permitted to expire, or be changed without thirty (30) days' notice in
advance to the GRANTEE and consented to by the GRANTEE in writing and the policies shall so
provide.

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 Compensation Insurance: Before any work is commenced, the CONSULTANT shall
maintain during the life of the contract, Workers’ Compensation Insurance for all of the
CONSULTANT’s employees employed at the site of the project. In case any work is sublet, the
CONSULTANT shall require the subcontractor similarly to provide Workers’ Compensation
Insurance for all the latter’s employees, unless such employees are covered by the protection
afforded by the CONSULTANT. In case any class of employees engaged in work under the
contract at the site of the project is not protected under the Workers’ Compensation Statute, the
CONSULTANT shall provide for any such employees, and shall further provide or cause any and
all subcontractors to provide Employer’s Liability Insurance for the protection of such employees
not protected by the Workers’ Compensation Statute.
 Commercial General Liability Insurance: The CONSULTANT shall maintain during the life
of the contract such Commercial General Liability Insurance which shall protect him, the
GRANTEE, and any subcontractor during the performance of work covered by the contract from
claims or damages for personal injury, including accidental death, as well as for claims for
property damages, which may arise from operations under the contract, whether such operations be
by himself or by a subcontractor, or by anyone directly or indirectly employed by either or them,
or in such a manner as to impose liability to the GRANTEE. Such insurance shall name the
GRANTEE as additional insured for claims arising from or as the result of the operations of the
CONSULTANT or his subcontractors. In the absence of specific regulations, the amount of
coverage shall be as follows: Commercial General Liability Insurance, including bodily injury,
property damage and contractual liability, with combined single limits of [insert GRANTEE
determined amount here – for example $1,000,000].
 Insurance Covering Special Hazards: Special hazards as determined by the GRANTEE shall
be covered by rider or riders in the Commercial General Liability Insurance Policy or policies
herein elsewhere required to be furnished by the CONSULTANT, or by separate policies of
insurance in the amounts as defined in any Special Conditions of the contract included therewith.
 Licensed and Non-Licensed Motor Vehicles: The CONSULTANT shall maintain during the life of
the contract, Automobile Liability Insurance in an amount not less than combined single limits of [insert
GRANTEE determined amount here – for example $1,000,000] per occurrence for bodily injury/property
damage. Such insurance shall cover the use of any non-licensed motor vehicles engaged in operations
within the terms of the contract on the site of the work to be performed there under, unless such coverage is
included in insurance elsewhere specified.
 Subcontractor’s Insurance: The CONSULTANT shall require that any and all subcontractors, which
are not protected under the CONSULTANT’s own insurance policies, take and maintain insurance of the
same nature and in the same amounts as required of the CONSULTANT.

S. APPLICABLE LAW

This contract shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the State of Louisiana. Venue of
any action brought with regard to this contract shall be in the [insert district court] , parish of ,
State of Louisiana.

T. CODE OF ETHICS

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The CONSULTANT acknowledges that Chapter 15 of Title 42 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes (R.S.
42:1101 et. seq., Code of Governmental Ethics) applies to the Contracting Party in the performance of
services called for in this contract. The CONSULTANT agrees to immediately notify the state if potential
violations of the Code of Governmental Ethics arise at any time during the term of this contract.
U. SEVERABILITY

If any term or condition of this Contract or the application thereof is held invalid, such invalidity shall not
affect other terms, conditions, or applications which can be given effect without the invalid term, condition,
or application; to this end the terms and conditions of this Contract are declared severable.
V. COMPLETE CONTRACT

This is the complete Contract between the parties with respect to the subject matter and all prior discussions
and negotiations are merged into this contract. This Contract is entered into with neither party relying on
any statement or representation made by the other party not embodied in this Contract and there are no other
agreements or understanding changing or modifying the terms. This Contract shall become effective upon
final statutory approval.

W. ENTIRE AGREEMENT & ORDER OF PRECEDENCE

This contract together with the Request For Proposal and CONSULTANT’s proposal which are
incorporated herein; shall, to the extent possible, be construed to give effect to all of its provisions; however,
where provisions are in conflict, first priority shall be given to the provisions of the contract, excluding the
Request for Proposals, its amendments and the Proposal; second priority shall be given to the provisions of
the Request for Proposals and its amendments; and third priority shall be given to the provisions of the
CONSULTANT’s Proposal.

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NOTE TO GRANTEE ON SCOPE OF SERVICES AND PAYMENT SCHEDULE:

1. The list of the scope of services is just an example. The grant recipient should delete any
services not needed for this particular contract; or add services that are needed.
2. The use of unit and lump sum prices are just an example. The grant recipient may require
all tasks be performed on a cost reimbursement basis. The grant recipient should insure
that the unit price and/or lump sum price payment requirements are deleted from Part I
Section 5 of the contract if they are not used.
3. Any use of unit and lump sum prices assumes the grant recipient has conducted the
required (24 CFR 85.36(f)) cost price analysis according to the steps outlined in HUD’s
Quick Guide to Cost Price Analysis, found in Exhibit 6-5, and maintains sufficient detail
[Exhibit 6-4 Excel] to establish the basis of the price (24 CFR 85.36(b)(9)).

PART III – SCOPE OF SERVICES AND PAYMENT SCHEDULE

General Tasks
 Establish project files in the GRANTEE’s office. These files must demonstrate compliance with all
applicable state, local, and federal regulations. The project files must be monitored throughout the
program to ensure that they are complete and that all necessary documentation is being retained in the
GRANTEE’s files. CONSULTANT shall be reimbursed the time for a [job title/specialty] at an hourly
rate of $0.00 including fringe benefits plus travel and material costs. Total estimated costs to complete
this task is $0.00
 With the assistance of the GRANTEE, help conduct public hearings. This includes, but is not limited to,
such things as assisting with public notices, conducting hearings, etc. CONSULTANT shall be
reimbursed the time for a [job title/specialty] at an hourly rate of $0.00 including fringe benefits plus
travel and material costs. Total estimated costs to complete this task is $0.00
 Prepare the Section 504 self-evaluation and transition plan, if applicable. Upon submission of the
completed self-evaluation and transition plan to the GRANTEE, CONSULTANT will be paid a lump
sum amount of $0.00.
 Prepare one analysis of impediments to fair housing. Upon submission of the completed analysis,
CONSULTANT will be paid a lump sum amount of $0.00.
 Ensure all Citizen Participation Requirements are met. CONSULTANT shall be reimbursed the time for
a [job title/specialty] at an hourly rate of $0.00 including fringe benefits plus travel and material costs.
Total estimated costs to complete this task is $0.00.
 Assist GRANTEE in establishing and maintaining one Section 3 plan and appropriate reports.
CONSULTANT shall be reimbursed the time for a [job title/specialty] at an hourly rate of $0.00
including fringe benefits plus travel and material costs. Total estimated costs to complete this task is
$0.00.
 Provide monthly progress reports to the GRANTEE. For each monthly progress report completed and
submitted, CONSULTANT will invoice a unit price of $0.00. The estimated units for this task are
_____; for a total amount not to exceed $0.00 for this task.
 Attend workshops and meet with OCD-DRU on behalf of the GRANTEE. CONSULTANT shall be
reimbursed the time for a [job title/specialty] at an hourly rate of $0.00 including fringe benefits plus
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travel and material costs. Total estimated costs for this task are $0.00. CONSULTANT shall prorate the
invoiced costs if attendance at the same workshops is also on behalf of other GRANTEES.
 Prepare and submit for approval CDBG-DR Recovery Plan amendments as necessary and conduct
public hearings if required. CONSULTANT shall be reimbursed the time for a [job title/specialty] at an
hourly rate of $0.00 including fringe benefits plus travel and material costs. Total estimated costs to
complete this task are $0.00.
 Other general tasks as necessary. CONSULTANT shall be reimbursed the time for a [job title/specialty]
at an hourly rate of $0.00 including fringe benefits plus travel and material costs. Total estimated costs
to complete this task is $0.00.

Financial Management
 Prepare the Requests for Payment to ensure consistency with the procedures established for the Disaster
Recovery CDBG Program. For each Requests for Payment completed and submitted, CONSULTANT
will invoice a unit price of $0.00. The estimated units to complete this task are _____; for a total
amount not to exceed $0.00 for this task.
 Ensure that the GRANTEE has an acceptable financial management system as it pertains to finances of
the Disaster Recovery CDBG Program. An acceptable system includes, but is not limited to, cash
receipts and disbursements journal and accompanying ledgers, and should conform to generally
accepted principles of municipal accounting. CONSULTANT shall be reimbursed the time for a [job
title/specialty] at an hourly rate of $0.00 including fringe benefits plus travel and material costs. Total
estimated costs to complete this task is $0.00.
 Make progress inspections and certify partial payment requests. CONSULTANT shall be reimbursed the
time for a [job title/specialty] at an hourly rate of $0.00 including fringe benefits plus travel and material
costs. Total estimated costs to complete this task is $0.00.
 Provide assistance during annual audit of CDBG-DR programs, as necessary. CONSULTANT shall be
reimbursed the time for a [job title/specialty] at an hourly rate of $0.00 including fringe benefits plus
travel and material costs. Total estimated costs to complete this task are $0.00.

Environmental Review - per project

 Prepare Environmental Review Record(s). For each ERR completed and submitted, CONSULTANT
will invoice a unit price of $0.00. The estimated units to complete this task are _____; for a total
amount not to exceed $0.00 for this task.

Land Acquisition
 Assist GRANTEE in complying with regulations governing land acquisition (real property, easements,
rights of ways, donation of property, etc). CONSULTANT shall be reimbursed the time for a [job
title/specialty] at an hourly rate of $0.00 including fringe benefits plus travel and material costs. Total
estimated costs for to complete task are $0.00.

Construction and Labor Compliance

 Assist the project engineer in the preparation of bid documents and supervise the bidding process
consistent with state and federal regulations. CONSULTANT shall be reimbursed the time for a [job
title/specialty] at an hourly rate of $0.00 including fringe benefits plus travel and material costs. Total
estimated costs to complete this task are $0.00.
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 Secure the Department of Labor’s federal wage decision and include it in the bid documents. For each
federal wage decision obtained and submitted, CONSULTANT will invoice a unit price of $0.00. The
estimated units to complete this task are _____; for a total amount not to exceed $0.00 for this task.
 Prepare construction contract which comply with state and federal regulations. Examples are Conflict of
Interest, Access to Records, Copeland Anti-Kickback Act, Safety Standards, Architectural Barriers,
Flood Insurance, Clean Air and Water Act (for contracts over $100,000), HUD Handbook (6500.3), 24
CFR 85.36, Section 3, Section 109, Title VI, Civil Rights Act, EO 11246 (for contracts over $10,000),
Section 503, etc. CONSULTANT shall be reimbursed the time for a [job title/specialty] at an hourly
rate of $0.00 including fringe benefits plus travel and material costs. Total estimated costs to complete
this task are $0.00.
 Obtain contractor clearance(s). For each contractor clearance obtained and submitted, CONSULTANT
will invoice a unit price of $0.00. The estimated units to complete this task are _____; for a total
amount not to exceed $0.00 to complete this task.
 Check weekly payrolls to ensure compliance with federal wage decision(s). Conduct on-site interviews
and compare the results with the appropriate payrolls. CONSULTANT shall be reimbursed the time for
a [job title/specialty] at an hourly rate of $0.00 including fringe benefits plus travel and material costs.
Total estimated costs to complete this task are $0.00.
 Monitor construction to ensure compliance with equal opportunity and labor standards provisions.
CONSULTANT shall be reimbursed the time for a [job title/specialty] at an hourly rate of $0.00
including fringe benefits plus travel and material costs. Total estimated costs to complete this task are
$0.00.
 Assist in a final inspection of the project and in the issuance of a final acceptance of work.
CONSULTANT shall be reimbursed the time for a [job title/specialty] at an hourly rate of $0.00
including fringe benefits plus travel and material costs. Total estimated costs to complete this task are
$0.00.
 Assist the project architect/engineer in obtaining any necessary permits. CONSULTANT shall be
reimbursed the time for a [job title/specialty] at an hourly rate of $0.00 including fringe benefits plus
travel and material costs. Total estimated costs to complete this task are $0.00.
 Monitor Section 3, DBE and other contractor and subcontractor reports. CONSULTANT shall be
reimbursed the time for a [job title/specialty] at an hourly rate of $0.00 including fringe benefits plus
travel and material costs. Total estimated costs to complete this task are $0.00.

Monitoring and Close Out

 Attend and assist the GRANTEE during the OCD-DRU’s monitoring visit(s). Prepare GRANTEE’s
response to all monitoring findings. CONSULTANT shall be reimbursed the time for a [job
title/specialty] at an hourly rate of $0.00 including fringe benefits plus travel and material costs. Total
estimated costs to complete this task are $0.00.
 Prepare close-out documents. CONSULTANT shall be reimbursed the time for a [job title/specialty] at
an hourly rate of $0.00 including fringe benefits plus travel and material costs. Total estimated costs to
complete this task are $0.00.
 Conduct and document Performance Public Hearings on an annual and/or project basis as required.
CONSULTANT shall be reimbursed the time for a [job title/specialty] at an hourly rate of $0.00
including fringe benefits plus travel and material costs. Total estimated costs to complete this task are
$0.00.
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Pre-application and Application Phase
 Assist the GRANTEE in completing the establishment of Architectural /Engineering contracts for
projects. CONSULTANT shall be reimbursed the time for a [job title/specialty] at an hourly rate of
$0.00 including fringe benefits plus travel and material costs. Total estimated costs to complete this task
are $0.00.
 Preparation of pre-application. For each pre-application completed and submitted, CONSULTANT
will invoice a unit price of $0.00. The estimated units to complete this task are _____; for a total
amount not to exceed $0.00 for this task.
 Preparation of application. For each application completed and submitted, CONSULTANT will
invoice a unit price of $0.00. The estimated units to complete this task are _____; for a total amount not
to exceed $0.00 for this task.

Procurement
 Establishment and maintenance of Procurement Policies and files. CONSULTANT shall be reimbursed
the time for a [job title/specialty] at an hourly rate of $0.00 including fringe benefits plus travel and
material costs. Total estimated costs for this task are $0.00.
 Assist the GRANTEE in preparing all RFPs/RFQs for any additional necessary professional services
such as appraisal, architectural/engineering, legal and other services needed for projects
CONSULTANT shall be reimbursed the time for a [job title/specialty] at an hourly rate of $0.00
including fringe benefits plus travel and material costs. Total estimated costs to complete this task are
$0.00.
 Review and analyze proposals for qualifications, cost, and other factors. CONSULTANT shall be
reimbursed the time for a [job title/specialty] at an hourly rate of $0.00 including fringe benefits plus
travel and material costs. Total estimated costs to complete this task are $0.00.
 Provide required procurement reports to and obtain approvals from OCD-DRU as appropriate.
CONSULTANT shall be reimbursed the time for a [job title/specialty] at an hourly rate of $0.00
including fringe benefits plus travel and material costs. Total estimated costs to complete this task are
$0.00.
 Maintain procurement records including selection process, advertisements, reasons for selections,
minutes of bid openings, etc. CONSULTANT shall be reimbursed the time for a [job title/specialty] at
an hourly rate of $0.00 including fringe benefits plus travel and material costs. Total estimated costs to
complete this task are $0.00.
 Maintain Section 3 file for each contract in excess of $100,000. CONSULTANT shall be reimbursed the
time for a [job title/specialty] at an hourly rate of $0.00 including fringe benefits plus travel and material
costs. Total estimated costs to complete this task are $0.00.
 Provide annual Project DBE and other related procurement reports. CONSULTANT shall be reimbursed
the time for a [job title/specialty] at an hourly rate of $0.00 including fringe benefits plus travel and
material costs. Total estimated costs to complete this task are $0.00.

National Objective Compliance Application Survey/Income verification

 Conduct surveys in accordance with HUD guidelines to determine low/moderate income beneficiaries as
needed for applications for which Census data cannot be used. CONSULTANT shall be reimbursed the

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time for a [job title/specialty] at an hourly rate of $0.00 including fringe benefits plus travel and material
costs. Total estimated costs to complete this task are $0.00.
 Determine eligibility of area wide target areas using Census data and LOGRECO mapping system. For
each target area map completed and submitted, CONSULTANT will invoice a unit price of $0.00. The
estimated units to complete this task are _____; for a total amount not to exceed $0.00 for this task.
 Obtain verification of income and right of way access for household hook-ups in connection with sewer
or other projects, if required. CONSULTANT shall be reimbursed the time for a [job title/specialty] at
an hourly rate of $0.00 including fringe benefits plus travel and material costs. Total estimated costs to
complete this task are $0.00.

Non Public Facilities Tasks

Establishment of Use Agreements for Community Centers/Administrative Building

 Develop model interagency agreements for special service providers who will be housed in or use
community centers and/or for use of the GRANTEE Administrative Building by other entities. Upon
submission of the completed model interagency agreement CONSULTANT will be paid a lump sum
amount of $0.00.
 Assist in obtaining user agreements with potential service providers for the new public facilities, as
necessary. CONSULTANT shall be reimbursed the time for a [job title/specialty] at an hourly rate of
$0.00 including fringe benefits plus travel and material costs. Total estimated costs to complete this task
are $0.00.
 Meet with providers to determine use requirements, frequency of use and clients. CONSULTANT shall
be reimbursed the time for a [job title/specialty] at an hourly rate of $0.00 including fringe benefits plus
travel and material costs. Total estimated costs to complete this task are $0.00.
 Assist the GRANTEE in establishing policies for use of community centers or other new public
facilities, as necessary. CONSULTANT shall be reimbursed the time for a [job title/specialty] at an
hourly rate of $0.00 including fringe benefits plus travel and material costs. Total estimated costs to
complete this task are $0.00.

Economic Development Contract Compliance

 Obtain verification of income of employees hired by company. CONSULTANT shall be reimbursed the
time for a [job title/specialty] at an hourly rate of $0.00 including fringe benefits plus travel and material
costs. Total estimated costs to complete this task are $0.00.
 Compile quarterly financial and employment data from developer and submit to GRANTEE on a timely
basis. CONSULTANT shall be reimbursed the time for a [job title/specialty] at an hourly rate of $0.00
including fringe benefits plus travel and material costs. Total estimated costs to complete this task are
$0.00.

Tasks Specifically Related to Housing Rehabilitation Project

 Assist with the planning and formulation of housing program policies and standards. CONSULTANT
shall be reimbursed the time for a [job title/specialty] at an hourly rate of $0.00 including fringe benefits
plus travel and material costs. Total estimated costs to complete this task are $0.00.

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 Process homeowner applications; rate and rank them in accordance with the selection criteria set forth in
the program guidelines; and advise applicants of the disposition of their application. CONSULTANT
shall be reimbursed the time for a [job title/specialty] at an hourly rate of $0.00 including fringe benefits
plus travel and material costs. Total estimated costs to complete this task are $0.00.
 Obtain applicant income verification; ownership; etc. CONSULTANT shall be reimbursed the time for a
[job title/specialty] at an hourly rate of $0.00 including fringe benefits plus travel and material costs.
Total estimated costs to complete this task are $0.00.
 Prepare contract for approval by GRANTEE. Review conditions of grant with homeowner and obtain
homeowner's signature on all necessary documents. CONSULTANT shall be reimbursed the time for a
[job title/specialty] at an hourly rate of $0.00 including fringe benefits plus travel and material costs.
Total estimated costs to complete this task are $0.00.
 Coordinate preliminary and formal work write-ups, and cost estimates. CONSULTANT shall be
reimbursed the time for a [job title/specialty] at an hourly rate of $0.00 including fringe benefits plus
travel and material costs. Total estimated costs to complete this task are $0.00.
 Initiate advertisement for contractors to work with the Disaster Recovery CDBG Program and orient
them to the policies and regulations governing the program. CONSULTANT shall be reimbursed the
time for a [job title/specialty] at an hourly rate of $0.00 including fringe benefits plus travel and material
costs. Total estimated costs to complete this task are $0.00.
 Request, receive, and review on behalf of homeowner all bids from contractors for rehabilitation
construction work. CONSULTANT shall be reimbursed the time for a [job title/specialty] at an hourly
rate of $0.00 including fringe benefits plus travel and material costs. Total estimated costs to complete
this task are $0.00.
 Inspect construction and rehabilitation work on a regular basis to see that all code violations are rectified
and check on the quality of materials and workmanship. CONSULTANT shall be reimbursed the time
for a [job title/specialty] at an hourly rate of $0.00 including fringe benefits plus travel and material
costs. Total estimated costs to complete this task are $0.00.
 Arbitrate disputes and/or complaints arising between contractors and homeowners regarding work to be
performed, underway or completed. CONSULTANT shall be reimbursed the time for a [job
title/specialty] at an hourly rate of $0.00 including fringe benefits plus travel and material costs. Total
estimated costs to complete this task are $0.00.
 Prepare change orders, if necessary, and obtain the approval of the homeowner, the contractor, and the
grantee. CONSULTANT shall be reimbursed the time for a [job title/specialty] at an hourly rate of $0.00
including fringe benefits plus travel and material costs. Total estimated costs to complete this task are
$0.00.
 Make a final inspection of rehabilitation work and issue a final acceptance of work signed by both the
housing rehabilitation inspector and the homeowner. CONSULTANT shall be reimbursed the time for a
[job title/specialty] at an hourly rate of $0.00 including fringe benefits plus travel and material costs.
Total estimated costs to complete this task are $0.00.
 Obtain from the contractor the manufacturer's and supplier's warranties prior to final payment for
rehabilitation work. CONSULTANT shall be reimbursed the time for a [job title/specialty] at an hourly
rate of $0.00 including fringe benefits plus travel and material costs. Total estimated costs to complete
this task are $0.00.

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