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2014-0481 9 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A COOPERATIVE PURCHASING PROGRAM AGREEMENT WITH THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT ARLINGTON (UTA) UNDER SECTION 771.003 OF THE STATE OF TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE, AND TO AUTHORIZE THE CITY OF DENTON TO PARTICIPATE IN A UTA INTERAGENCY COOPERATION CONTRACT FOR TESTING, MONITORING, AND ANALYSIS TO AID IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF SOIL AND VEGETATIVE COVER AT THE CITY OF DENTON LANDFILL; AUTHORIZING THE EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS THEREFOR; AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE (FILE 5480 - INTERAGENCY COOPERATION CONTRACT WITH THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT ARLINGTON IN THE THREE (3) YEAR NOT -TO- EXCEED AMOUNT OF $227,433). THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DENTON HEREBY ORDAINS: SECTION 1. The City Manager or his designee is hereby authorized to execute the Interagency Agreement with the University of Texas at Arlington under Section 771.003 of the Texas Government Code, a copy of which is attached hereto and incorporated by reference herein (the "Agreement ") SECTION 2. The City Manager or his designee is authorized to expend funds pursuant to the Agreement for the purchase of various goods and services. SECTION 3. The City Council of the City of Denton, Texas hereby expressly delegates the authority to take any actions that may be required or permitted to be performed by the City of Denton under File 5480 to the City Manager of the City of Denton, Texas, or his designee. SECTION 4. This ordinance shall become effective immediately upon its passage and approval. PASSED AND APPROVED this the 1_ day of , 2014. ,\4A`RK A. 1 (AR0lJGHS, MAYOR IJ BY: File 5480 Contract No THE STATE OF TEXAS § THE COUNTY OF TRAVIS § INTERAGENCY COOPERATION CONTRACT THIS CONTRACT is entered into by and between the State agencies shown below as Contracting Parties under the authority granted and in compliance with the provisions of Chapter 771 of the Government Code. I. CONTRACTING PARTIES: The Receiving Agency The Performing Agency The Citv of Denton The Universitv of Texas at Arli II. STATEMENT OF SERVICES TO BE PERFORMED: The Performing Agency will undertake and carry out services described in Attachment A, Scope of Services. III. CONTRACT PAYMENT: The total amount of this contract shall not exceed 227,433 and shall conform to the provisions of Attachment B, Budget. Payments shall be billed IV. TERM OF CONTRACT: Payment under this contract beyond the end of the current fiscal biennium is subject to availability of appropriated funds. If funds are not appropriated, this contract shall be terminated immediately with no liability to either party. This contract begins (February 01, 2014) when fully executed by both parties and terminates January 31, 2017. V. THE AGREEING PARTIES certify that: 1. The services specified above are necessary and essential for activities that are properly within the statutory functions and programs of the affected agencies of State Government. 2. The proposed arrangements serve the interest of efficient and economical administration of the State Government. 3. The services or resources agreed upon are not required by Article XVI, Section 21 of the Constitution of Texas to be supplied under contract given to the lowest responsible bidder. VI. LEGAL AUTHORITY: The Receiving Agency further certifies that it has the authority to request the above services by authority granted in _ Government Code. Section 771.003 The Performing Agency further certifies that it has the authority to perform the services by authority granted in Texas Education Code. Sections 65 and 68 and Government Code Chapter 771 This contract incorporates the provisions of Attachment A, Scope of Services, Attachment B, Budget, and Attachment C, General Terms and Conditions. THE UNDERSIGNED PARTIES bind themselves to the faithful performance of this contract. THE RECEIVING AGENCY THE PERFORMING AGENCY City of Denton The Universlt of Texas at Arlington _____m_._._ _.., NAME OF A ENCY ti BY: BY: f AUTHORIZED SIGNATURE AUTHORIZED SIGNAT r- TYPED OR PRINTED NAME AND TI LE DATE: 1 i�� �Ih -" a ?" Carolyn L. Cason, Ph.D. Vice President for Research TYPED OR PRINTED NAME AND TITLE DATE: APPROVED AS TO LEGAL FORM: ANITA BURGESS, CITY ATTORNEY � i Contract No ATTACHMENT A Interagency Cooperation Contract . scope of services outlines specific and general tasks in which the University of Texas at Arlington (UTA) may perform for the City of Denton (COD). The technical tasks under the contract are outlined here: Task I Investigation of cover soil and selection of vegetation Task 2 Site Selection and Instrumentation Task 3 Performance monitoring Task 4 Analysis and performance evaluation Specific tasks associated within this task are provided here: The UTA Team will: 1. Collect and conduct laboratory tests for soil samples that will be utilized as cover soil. The laboratory tests will include: a. Atterberg Limit b. Sieve Analysis and Hydrometer c. Standard proctor d. Hydraulic Conductivity 2. Select 3 types of vegetation based on the recommendation by COD personnel. Specific tasks associated within this task are provided here: The UTA Team will: Visit the landfill site and meet with COD staff to identify locations of the study area in Cell 1. The dimension of each study area is 80 ft by 40 ft. The possible layout of the study area is presented in Figure 1. 2. Prepare the site for the installation using the soil type as presented in Table 1. 3. The site preparation will be conducted using excavation and removal of the existing covers, compaction of existing cover and leveling to the predetermined grades for installation of the test area. 4. Install a drainage layer at the bottom of the study area, to collect the percolated rain water through the ET cover. The drainage layer will include the combination of Geo-textile, Geo-net 5 a 7. Contract No and Geo-membrane with a collection system — these materials will be provided by COD personnel. The COD personnel will provide the bed preparation and installation. I I . I• MITMI MI, I . Pet,-tds D . ........ 40' 40' 40' Top of Cell 2 10, 10, Details D Figure 1 Possible layouts of the study area Prepare compacted 3 ft. soil final cover layer as barrier over the drainage layer. The compacted layer will be constructed in every 6 inch lifts with the desired compacting effort and moisture content based on the laboratory investigation. Specimens will be collected from the compacted layer and will be tested in laboratory to evaluate the unit weight and permeability of the compacted layer for quality assurance (permeability should not be less than 1X10-7 cm/sec). Place a 6 inch un-compacted top soil layer over the compacted soil layer for vegetation growth. Conduct seeding using 3 different vegetation types (Type 1, Type 2 and Type 3) in different test bed. The details of the vegetation mix and seeding is presented in Table 2. The proposed grass mix may be altered based on COD recommendation. 3 1 P a g e Clay Content of Vegetation Location Cover Soil Type A 20% to 30% 1 B 20% to 30% 2 C 20% to 30% 3 Pet,-tds D . ........ 40' 40' 40' Top of Cell 2 10, 10, Details D Figure 1 Possible layouts of the study area Prepare compacted 3 ft. soil final cover layer as barrier over the drainage layer. The compacted layer will be constructed in every 6 inch lifts with the desired compacting effort and moisture content based on the laboratory investigation. Specimens will be collected from the compacted layer and will be tested in laboratory to evaluate the unit weight and permeability of the compacted layer for quality assurance (permeability should not be less than 1X10-7 cm/sec). Place a 6 inch un-compacted top soil layer over the compacted soil layer for vegetation growth. Conduct seeding using 3 different vegetation types (Type 1, Type 2 and Type 3) in different test bed. The details of the vegetation mix and seeding is presented in Table 2. The proposed grass mix may be altered based on COD recommendation. 3 1 P a g e NrOWFN 1" Mix of equal portions of Upland Native Switchgrass, # 2511, Perennial 100% of American 2 Wildflower Mix (of Scourched Study Area B 40 Seed Earth Recovery Mix, #1816), and Company Caliche, # 2860 Mix Mix of equal portions of Native Native Trail, # 1811 (or Texas #1001) 100% Of 40 American 3 Mix, Perennial Wildflower Mix Study Area C Seed and Caliche # 1 Mix Company ;i �- c a 5 113 a g e Location of Sensors 40' (Details in Figure 4) I ? I) vall HDPE Barrier PALM WK;KA Oudel IIVC Pipe Moiswiv and 9" C/C Vcitkkr PI _Chamber OLIdeI PVC Pipe . . . . .. ............ UZIM Fq m I Contract No Tensjorrwu�v '41 1 W' Top Soil 10, (b) Figure 3 a. Cross section 1-1 of location A, b. Cross Section of Rain Flap !�'I PVC Pipe lo- PVC: Pipe Contract No 6�Page 0 Contract No 40' 404 40' ,10' 10. I,ocaliorl cal we -atllcr sinh011 Figure 6 Tentative Location of Weather Station Task 3 Performance oitorig Specific tasks associated within this task are provided here: 1. Monitor the variation of moisture content, temperature and matric suction through the installed sensors. The data will be collected on bi-weekly basis. 2. Monitor the surface ran off and the volume of percolate water through the data obtained from the flow meters. The data will be collected on bi-weekly basis or as needed 7 1 P a g e Number of Type of Sensor Parameter to be Monitored Sensor Moisture and Moisture and temperature temperature variation in different depth 16 sensor of soil Matric suction of Tensiometer 4 unsaturated Soil Flow rate of water due to Flow meter 4 surface run off Relative Humidity and Humidity and Temperature sensor to Temperature measure the variation of I Sensor relative humidity in ET Chamber Task 3 Performance oitorig Specific tasks associated within this task are provided here: 1. Monitor the variation of moisture content, temperature and matric suction through the installed sensors. The data will be collected on bi-weekly basis. 2. Monitor the surface ran off and the volume of percolate water through the data obtained from the flow meters. The data will be collected on bi-weekly basis or as needed 7 1 P a g e Contract No 3. Collect the climatic variation data from the weather station. The data will be collected on bi- weekly basis. 4. Monitor the evapotranspiration of the vegetation using ET Chamber. The ET Chamber will be enclosed for a day and timely variation of evapotranspiration will be measured through the change in humidity. The data will be collected on bi-weekly basis. 5. Conduct Vegetation coverage measurement of each study area. The vegetation coverage will be monitored on monthly basis. 6. The frequency of performance monitoring is summarized in Table 4. Table 4 Monitoring performance of the study area Instrumentation Frequency of Frequency of Data Collection Monitoring Moisture sensor Continuous Bi-weekly Tensiometer Continuous Bi-weekly Flow meter Continuous Bi-weekly Humidity and 24 hrs Bi-weekly Temperature Sensor Weather station Continuous Bi-weekly Resistivity Imaging Monthly Vegetation Coverage Monthly Task 4 Analysis and Performance Evaluation Specific tasks associated within this task are provided here: 1. Analyze the performance monitoring results from the instrumentation and conduct the comparative analysis between different cover systems. 2. Determine the evapotranspiration through the direct measurement using ET Chamber. The evapotranspiration (E) will be also determined using water balance equation as presented below. E = P - I - R - D — AS Where, E= Evapotranspiration P= Precipitation I= Percolation or Infiltration n g Contract No R=Surface Runoff D=Lateral Drainage S=Soil Water Storage 3. Compare the evapotranspiration of different vegetation types. Based on the evapotranspiration, the effective vegetation for the ET cover system will be recommended. 4. Determine the efficiency of the different vegetation on ET Cover system. Based on the efficiency of the different covers, the effective cover system for the landfill will be recommended. 5. Submit final report summarizing the findings. The report will compile all the information disseminating from each task of the proposed work. Summary of Reports and Presentation of Results During the project period, UTA will provide the following reports: 1. Six monthly reports will be provided for all the tasks. 2. Final report summarizing the major findings will be provided end of the project period. The final report will compile all the information disseminating from each task of the proposed work. 3. Work manual will be developed and standardized for each tasks. Summary of Technical M eetinEs UTA will attend technical meetings with consultants, or any other parties, as required or requested by the City personnel. 9 i P <I �"' c Contract No Interagency Cooperation Contract pzuzm� = Proposed B udget This is a fixed price project with a total requested budget per year is presented here: Year 1: $ 87,403/= Year 2: $ 70,015/= Year 3: $ 70,015/= The requested budget will cover salary costs of project personnel (Principal Investigator and 1 Ph.D. Student), material costs, and travel costs (trips to landfill sites for sample and data collections, and presentation of findings). Table 5 shows all budget items (as per UTA guidelines) and the corresponding allocations. U�l : Ofm- IWEM The expected time to complete the project is 3 (Three) years. Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Total Salary (PI + Graduate Students) 47500 35500 35500 118,500 Fringe Benefits 7650 5850 5850 19,350 M&O -- Materials 3000 3000 3000 9,000 Sub-Contracts 0 0 Scholarships /Stipends 0 Tuition 9094 9094 9094 27,282 Particit)ant Support 0 Travel (Domestic) 4000 4000 4000 12,000 Travel (Foreign) 0 Participant Travel 0 Equipment 0 0 0 TDC 71244 57444 57444 186,132 MTDC 62150 48350 48350 158,850 TFAC 16159 12571 12571 41301 TC 87403 70015 70015 227, IWEM The expected time to complete the project is 3 (Three) years. Contract No ATTACHMENT Al Figure B1 Moisture and temperature sensor (Manufacturer: Decagon; Model: 5TM) Figure B2 Field Tensiometer (Manufacturer: Decagon; Model: T4) 11 IP a g e Contract No Figure B3 Data Logger for Temperature 1,71oisture Sensors and'Yenslometers (1.14.5ifulazPaTUR Decagon; Model: E2150) Figure 1 4 Humty and Temperature Sensor for ET Chamber (Manufacturer: OMEGA; Model: RH-32B-C2) 12 111 a g c, Contract No Figure B5 Weather Station (Manufacturer: Grainger; Model: 6163) ]��111 I 11111�1111 . pj� �-'f ��7! ", �111111123 Of m 9 13 1 P a g e Contract No ATTACHMENT C Interagency Cooperation Contract General Terms and Conditions Article 1. Amendments This contract may only be amended by written agreement executed by both parties prior to the expiration of the contract. Article 2. Disputes To the extent authorized under the Constitution and laws of the State of Texas, the Performing Agency shall be responsible for the settlement of all contractual and administrative issues arising out of procurements entered in support of contract services.. The Receiving Agency shall be responsible for the settlement of any dispute concerning this contract unless the dispute involves a subcontract. Article 3. Records and Ownership A. The Performing Agency agrees to maintain all books, documents, papers, accounting records, and other evidence pertaining to costs at its office during the contract period and for four years from the date of final payment under the contract. These materials shall be made available for inspection and copying by the Receiving Agency, by the State Auditor's Office, and by their authorized representatives. If the contract is federally funded, these materials shall also be made available for inspection and copying by the U.S. Department of Transportation and by the Office of the Inspector General. B. After completion or termination of this contract, all documents prepared by the Performing Agency or furnished to the Performing Agency by the Receiving Agency shall be delivered to and become the property of the Receiving Agency. All sketches, photographs, calculations, and other data prepared under this contract shall be made available, on request, to the Receiving Agency without restriction or limitation of further use. C. Subject to the Receiving Agency's license below, the Performing Agency retains all its intellectual property rights, including its copyright rights, in works, and shall own all title to, all interests in, all rights to, and all intellectual property (including copyrights, trade and service marks, trade secrets, and patentable devices or methods) developed as work product under this contract. Any intellectual property already owned by a party prior to any work associated with this contract, or developed independently of this contract or services performed under this contract, as modified, shall remain the respective property of the party from which it originates. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Receiving Agency shall have a right and non - exclusive license to use Performing Agency's work product pursuant to this contract under which services are performed for all purposes listed in this contract and for Receiving Agency, public health, and state governmental noncommercial purposes, including internal educational purposes. D. Except to the extent that a specific provision of this contract states to the contrary, all equipment purchased by the Performing Agency or its subcontractors under this 141Pngc Contract No contract shall be owned by the Receiving Agency and will be delivered to the Receiving Agency at the time the contract is completed or terminated. Article 4. Subcontracts A subcontract may not be executed by the Performing Agency without prior written authorization by the Receiving Agency. Subcontracts in excess of $25,000 shall contain all applicable terms and conditions of this contract. No subcontract will relieve the Performing Agency of its responsibility under this contract. Article 5. Termination This contract may be terminated by satisfactory completion of all services and obligations contained in this contract, by mutual written agreement, or by either party unilaterally after 30 days' written notice to the other party. The Receiving Agency shall compensate the Performing Agency only for those eligible expenses that are incurred during this contract and that are directly attributable to the completed portion of the work covered by this contract and only if the work has been completed in a manner satisfactory and acceptable to the Receiving Agency. The Performing Agency shall neither incur nor be reimbursed for any new obligations after the effective date of termination. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Receiving Agency shall compensate Performing Agency for all reasonable expenses incurred or committed to be expended as of the effective termination date, including salaries for appointees for the remainder of their appointment. Article 6. Gratuities Any person who is doing business with or who reasonably speaking may do business with the Receiving Agency under this contract may not make any offer of benefits, gifts, or favors to employees of the Receiving Agency. The only exceptions allowed are ordinary business lunches and items that have received the advanced written approval of the Executive Director of the Texas Department of Transportation. Article 7. No Assignment Neither party shall assign, sublet, or transfer any interest in this agreement. Article 8. Reference to Costs Principles and Circulars Reimbursement with state or federal funds will be limited to costs determined to be reasonable and allowable under cost principles establish in OMB Circular A -21, "Cost Principles for Educational Institutions," or OMB Circular A -87, "Cost Principles for State and Local Governments." The parties shall comply with the requirements of the Single Audit Act of 1984, P.L. 98 -502, ensuring that the single audit report includes the coverage stipulated in OMB Circular A -133. Article 9. Performing Agency Resources All employees of the Performing Agency shall have adequate knowledge and experience to enable them to perform the duties assigned to them. The Performing Agency certifies that it currently has adequate qualified personnel in its employment to perform the work required under this contract or will be able to obtain adequate qualified personnel from sources other than the Receiving Agency. On receipt of written notice from the Receiving Agency detailing supporting factors and evidence, the Performing Agency shall remove from the project any employee of the Performing Agency who is incompetent or whose 15 111 a)4,, Contract No conduct becomes detrimental to the work. Unless otherwise specified, the Performing Agency shall furnish all equipment, materials, supplies, and other resources required to perform the work. Article 10. Equal Employment Opportunity The Performing Agency agrees to comply with Executive Order 11246, entitled "Equal Employment Opportunity," as amended by Executive Order 11375 and as supplemented by Department of Labor regulations, 41 CFR Part 60. The Performing Agency agrees to consider minority universities for subcontracts when the opportunity exists. The Performing Agency warrants that it has developed and has on file appropriate affirmative action programs as required by applicable rules and regulations of the Secretary of Labor. Article 11. Nondiscrimination A. The Performing Agency shall comply with the regulations of the U.S. Department of Transportation relating to nondiscrimination in federally- assisted programs, including 49 CFR, Part 21; 23 CFR, Subchapter C; and 41 CFR, Part 60 -74 (the Regulations). B. The Performing Agency, with regard to the work performed during this agreement, shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, age, religion, or disability in the selection and retention of subcontractors, including procurements of materials and leases of equipment. C. In all solicitations either by competitive bidding or negotiation made by the Performing Agency for work to be performed under a subcontract, including procurements of materials and leases of equipment, but not including routine purchase orders, each potential subcontractor or supplier shall be notified by the Performing Agency of the Performing Agency's obligations under this agreement and the Regulations. D. The Performing Agency shall provide all information and reports required by the Regulations and directives issued under the Regulations and shall permit access to its books, records, accounts, other sources of information, and facilities as may be determined by the Texas Department of Transportation or the U.S. Department of Transportation to be pertinent to ascertain compliance with the Regulations or directives. If any information required of the Performing Agency is in the exclusive possession of another who fails or refuses to furnish this information, the Performing Agency shall so certify to the Texas Department of Transportation or the U.S. Department of Transportation, whichever is appropriate, and shall set forth what efforts the Performing Agency has made to obtain the requested information. E. In the event of the Performing Agency's noncompliance with the nondiscrimination provision of this agreement, the Texas Department of Transportation shall impose such sanctions as it or the U.S. Department of Transportation may determine to be appropriate. F. The Performing Agency shall include the provisions of paragraphs A through E in every subcontract, including procurements of materials and leases of equipment, except routine purchase orders, unless exempt by the Regulations or directives. The Performing Agency shall take such lawful action with respect to any subcontract or procurement as the Texas Department of Transportation may direct as a means of 1 P i ,, Contract No enforcing these provisions, including sanctions for noncompliance. In the event the Performing Agency becomes involved in or is threatened with litigation with a subcontractor or supplier as a result of directions given by the Receiving Agency, the Performing Agency may request the Texas Department of Transportation to enter into the litigation to protect the interests of the State. In addition, the Performing Agency may request the United States to enter into litigation to protect the interests of the United States. Article 12. Basis for Calculating Reimbursement Costs The Receiving Agency will reimburse the Performing Agency for actual costs incurred in carrying out the services authorized in Attachment A, Scope of Services, subject to the cost categories and estimated costs set forth in Attachment B, Budget. The Receiving Agency shall compensate the Performing Agency for only those eligible expenses incurred during this contract that are directly attributable to the completed portion of the work covered by this contract, provided that the work has been completed in a manner satisfactory and acceptable to the Receiving Agency. The Performing Agency shall not incur or be reimbursed for any new obligations after the effective date of termination. The Performing Agency shall bill the Receiving Agency for actual travel expenses, not to exceed the limits reimbursable under state law. Out -of -state or out -of- country travel by the Performing Agency requires prior approval by the Receiving Agency. Article 13. Funding The Receiving Agency shall pay for services received from appropriation items or accounts of the Receiving Agency from which like expenditures would normally be paid. Payments received by the Performing Agency shall be credited to the current appropriation items or accounts from which expenditures of that character were originally made. If for any reason subcontractors and suppliers, if any, are not paid before the Receiving Agency reimburses the Performing Agency for their services, the Performing Agency shall pay the subcontractors and suppliers all undisputed amounts due for work no more than 10 days after the Performing Agency receives payment for the work unless a different time is specified by law. This requirement also applies to all lower -tier subcontractors and suppliers and must be incorporated in all subcontracts. If the Performing Agency fails to comply with this Article, the Receiving Agency may withhold payments and suspend work until the subcontractors and suppliers are paid. The Performing Agency is authorized to submit requests for reimbursement no more frequently than monthly and no later than ninety (90) days after costs are incurred. Article 14. Conflict of Interest The Performing Agency shall not assign an employee to a project if the employee: 1. owns an interest in or is an officer or employee of a business entity that has or may have a contract with the state relating to the project; 2. has a direct or indirect financial interest in the outcome of the project; 3. has performed services regarding the subject matter of the project for an entity that has a direct or indirect financial interest in the outcome of the project or that has or may have a contract with the Receiving Agency; or 4. is a current part-time or full -time employee of the Receiving Agency. Contract No Article 15. Additional Work A. If the Performing Agency is of the opinion that any assigned work is beyond the scope of this contract and constitutes additional work, it shall promptly notify the Receiving Agency in writing. The written notice shall present the relevant facts and show how the work constitutes additional work. B. If the Receiving Agency in its sole discretion finds that the work does constitute additional work, the Receiving Agency shall so advise the Performing Agency and a written amendment will be executed. The Performing Agency shall not perform any proposed additional work or incur any additional costs before the execution of an amendment. C. The Receiving Agency shall not be responsible for actions by the Performing Agency or for any costs incurred by the Performing Agency relating to additional work that is performed before an amendment is executed or that is outside the scope of the contract, as amended. Article 16. Nonconforming Work If the Performing Agency submits work that does not comply with the terms of this contract, the Receiving Agency shall instruct the Performing Agency to make any revisions that are necessary to bring the work into compliance with the contract. Performing Agency at its discretion may agree to any Receiving Agency requested change, and if Performing Agency agrees to provide changed Services, Receiving Agency agrees to reimburse Performing Agency for such changed or additional work in such amounts as may be agreed by Performing Agency, consistent with customary practice and Performing Agency policy. Notwithstanding this Article or anything else in this contract or in these General Terms and Conditions, Performing Agency does not guarantee specific results. Article 17. Notice to Proceed If Attachment A requires a notice to proceed, the Performing Agency shall not proceed with any work or incur any costs until the Receiving Agency issues a written notice to the Performing Agency authorizing work to begin. Any costs incurred by the Performing Agency before receiving the notice are not eligible for reimbursement. Article 18. Authority of State Auditor The state auditor may conduct an audit or investigation of any entity receiving funds from the state directly under the contract or indirectly through a subcontract under the contract. Acceptance of funds directly under the contract or indirectly through a subcontract under this contract acts as acceptance of the authority of the state auditor, under the direction of the legislative audit committee, to conduct an audit or investigation in connection with those funds. Article 19. Compliance with Laws The parties shall comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, statutes, ordinances, rules, and regulations and with the orders and decrees of any courts or administrative bodies or tribunals in any manner affecting the performance of this agreement. After receiving a written request from the Receiving Agency, the Performing s _>: f Contract No Agency shall furnish the Receiving Agency with satisfactory proof of its compliance with this Article. 19 1 P