Common use of COOPERATOR RESPONSIBILITIES Clause in Contracts

COOPERATOR RESPONSIBILITIES. The Cooperator understands and agrees to/that: a. Designate [INSERT NAME] and [INSERT NAME] as the authorized representatives who shall be responsible collaboratively for administering the activities conducted under this Agreement. [INSERT NAME] can be reached by telephone on: [INSERT PHONE #], and [INSERT NAME] on: [INSERT PHONE #]. Should either designees be temporarily detailed to another position, or on extended absence, a letter will be issued to APHIS by the Cooperator’s signatory official to appoint a temporary representative. b. Submit to the APHIS AgDiscovery Program Manager the required documentation (Work and Financial Plans) for the processing of the new Cooperative Agreement for the coming year, no later than October 31 of each year in order to be able to participate in the program. Apply for the opportunity published in the EzFedGrants financial system no later than January 31 of the new year. c. Furnish personnel and equipment as required, to accomplish the activities outlined in the Work Plan and Financial Plan. Cooperators are required to adhere to the applicable equal employment opportunity laws, rules, and regulations, when recruiting and hiring AgDiscovery program personnel. Cooperator will conduct criminal background investigations, and provide appropriate training pertaining to appropriate conduct and behavior while working with minors for all summer camp personnel hired. d. Provide funds as partial payment of expenditures incurred in carrying out the terms of this Agreement in accordance with the Work Plan and Financial Plan. e. Certify and submit to APHIS authorized representative an annual accomplishment report on all activities outlined in the Work Plan and Financial Plan. The report will be used by APHIS to verify compliance with revisions of this Agreement. It is due no later than 90 days after the Agreement expires or terminates. Any requests for an extension of time to submit the report must be justified and made in writing to APHIS’ authorized representative before expiration of the 90 day period. Extensions of time to submit the report are subject to the discretion of the APHIS authorized representative and, if allowed, shall be provided by the authorized representative in writing. When an agreement includes multiple projects covered by multiple Work Plans and Financial Plans, each project must be reported separately. f. Submit to APHIS’ authorized representative properly certified annual Federal Financial Report (“FFR”), SF-428 no later than 90 days after the Agreement expires or terminates. Any requests for an extension of time to submit the report must be justified and made in writing to APHIS’ authorized representative before expiration of the 90 day period. Extensions of time to submit the FFR must be justified and made in writing to APHIS’ authorized representative before expiration of the 90 day period. Extensions of time to submit the FFR are subject to the discretion of the APHIS authorized representative and, if allowed, shall be provided by the authorized representative in writing. When an agreement includes multiple projects covered by multiple Work Plans and Financial Plans, each project must be reported on a separate FFR. Further, all Federal funds reflected as unobligated on the final FFR will no longer be available for obligation by the Cooperator. g. Submit to APHIS a properly certified Request for Advance or Reimbursement, SF-270, when requesting payment for expenditures. A payment request may be submitted quarterly or more frequently. h. Meet the reporting requirements of the Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act by providing the following information: Parent organization DUNS number; primary place of performance; street address, city, county, state, country, and zip code; indicate if performance is in multiple counties and/or states; and provide any comments that might be relevant. APHIS will provide a supplemental sheet for the Cooperator’s convenience in recording this information. i. Pursuant to 31 USC Chapter 37, any funds paid to the Cooperator in excess of the amount to which the Cooperator is finally determined to be entitled under the terms and conditions of the award, constitute a debt to the Federal government. If not paid within a reasonable period after the demand for payment, the Federal awarding agency may reduce the debt by: - Making an administrative offset against other requests for reimbursements. - Withhold advance payments otherwise due to the Cooperator. - Taking other action permitted by statute. j. Except as otherwise provided by law, the Federal awarding agency shall charge interest on an overdue debt in accordance with 4 C.F.R., Chapter II, “Federal Claims Collection Standards” and 31 USC, Chapter 37. k. Any information furnished to APHIS under this Agreement is subject to the Freedom of Information Act (5 USC 552). l. Comply with the Executive Order entitled “Federal Leadership on Reducing Text Messaging While Driving” signed by President ▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇ on October 1, 2009, by prohibiting Recipient employees, recipients, subrecipients, contractors, and subcontractors from texting while driving on official business and/or in Federally- owned, rented, or leased vehicles (collectively government-owned vehicles), or privately-owned vehicles when on official Government business or when performing any work on behalf of or in cooperation with the Federal government. Further, APHIS encourages the Recipient to implement and to encourage its recipients, sub-recipients, contractors, and subcontractors, to implement-new rules and programs, and re-evaluate existing programs to prohibit text messaging while driving, and conduct education, awareness, and other outreach for its employees about the safety risks associated with texting while driving. These initiatives should encourage voluntary compliance with the text messaging policy while off duty. For purposes of this requirement, the following definitions apply:

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Sources: Cooperative Agreement

COOPERATOR RESPONSIBILITIES. The Cooperator understands and agrees to/that: a. Designate [INSERT NAME] and [INSERT NAME] as the authorized representatives who shall be responsible collaboratively for administering the activities conducted under this Agreement. [INSERT NAME] can be reached by telephone on: [INSERT PHONE #], and [INSERT NAME] on: [INSERT PHONE #]. Should either designees be temporarily detailed to another position, or on extended absence, a letter will be issued to APHIS by the Cooperator’s signatory official to appoint a temporary representative. b. Submit to the APHIS AgDiscovery Program Manager the required documentation (Work and Financial Plans) for the processing of the new Cooperative Agreement for the coming year, no later than October 31 of each year in order to be able to participate in the program. Apply for the opportunity published in the EzFedGrants financial system no later than January 31 of the new year. c. Furnish personnel and equipment as required, to accomplish the activities outlined in the Work Plan and Financial Plan. Cooperators are required to adhere to the applicable equal employment opportunity laws, rules, and regulations, when recruiting and hiring AgDiscovery program personnel. Cooperator will conduct criminal background investigations, and provide appropriate training pertaining to appropriate conduct and behavior while working with minors for all summer camp personnel hired. d. Provide funds as partial payment of expenditures incurred in carrying out the terms of this Agreement in accordance with the Work Plan and Financial Plan. e. Certify and submit to APHIS authorized representative an annual accomplishment report on all activities outlined in the Work Plan and Financial Plan. The report will be used by APHIS to verify compliance with revisions of this Agreement. It is due no later than 90 days after the Agreement expires or terminates. Any requests for an extension of time to submit the report must be justified and made in writing to APHIS’ authorized representative before expiration of the 90 day period. Extensions of time to submit the report are subject to the discretion of the APHIS authorized representative and, if allowed, shall be provided by the authorized representative in writing. When an agreement includes multiple projects covered by multiple Work Plans and Financial Plans, each project must be reported separately. f. Submit to APHIS’ authorized representative properly certified annual Federal Financial Report (“FFR”), SF-428 no later than 90 days after the Agreement expires or terminates. Any requests for an extension of time to submit the report must be justified and made in writing to APHIS’ authorized representative before expiration of the 90 day period. Extensions of time to submit the FFR must be justified and made in writing to APHIS’ authorized representative before expiration of the 90 day period. Extensions of time to submit the FFR are subject to the discretion of the APHIS authorized representative and, if allowed, shall be provided by the authorized representative in writing. When an agreement includes multiple projects covered by multiple Work Plans and Financial Plans, each project must be reported on a separate FFR. Further, all Federal funds reflected as unobligated on the final FFR will no longer be available for obligation by the Cooperator. g. Submit to APHIS a properly certified Request for Advance or Reimbursement, SF-270, when requesting payment for expenditures. A payment request may be submitted quarterly or more frequently. h. Meet the reporting requirements of the Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act by providing the following information: Parent organization DUNS number; primary place of performance; street address, city, county, state, country, and zip code; indicate if performance is in multiple counties and/or states; and provide any comments that might be relevant. APHIS will provide a supplemental sheet for the Cooperator’s convenience in recording this information. i. Pursuant to 31 USC Chapter 37, any funds paid to the Cooperator in excess of the amount to which the Cooperator is finally determined to be entitled under the terms and conditions of the award, constitute a debt to the Federal government. If not paid within a reasonable period after the demand for payment, the Federal awarding agency may reduce the debt by: - Making an administrative offset against other requests for reimbursements. - Withhold advance payments otherwise due to the Cooperator. - Taking other action permitted by statute. j. Except as otherwise provided by law, the Federal awarding agency shall charge interest on an overdue debt in accordance with 4 C.F.R., Chapter II, “Federal Claims Collection Standards” and 31 USC, Chapter 37. k. Any information furnished to APHIS under this Agreement is subject to the Freedom of Information Act (5 USC 552). l. Comply with the Executive Order entitled “Federal Leadership on Reducing Text Messaging While Driving” signed by President ▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇, Senior Manager of Airport Operations, Port of Seattle, Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, ▇on October 1▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇, 2009▇▇▇▇▇▇, ▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇-▇▇▇▇, ▇▇▇-▇▇▇-▇▇▇▇ as the authorized representative who shall be responsible for collaboratively administering the activities conducted in this Agreement; b. Reimburse APHIS-WS for costs, not to exceed the annually approved amount specified in the Work and Financial Plan. If costs are projected to exceed the amount reflected in the Financial Plan, the Work and Financial Plan shall be formally revised and signed by prohibiting Recipient employeesboth parties before services resulting in additional costs are performed. The Cooperator agrees to pay all costs of service submitted via an invoice within 30 days of the date of the submitted invoice or invoices as submitted by APHIS-WS. Late payments are subject to interest, recipients, subrecipients, contractorspenalties, and subcontractors from texting while driving administrative charges and costs as set forth under the Debt Collection Improvement Act of 1996. If the Cooperator is delinquent in paying the full amount of the due service costs submitted by APHIS-WS, and/or is delinquent in paying the due late payments, and/or is delinquent in paying the interest, penalties, and/or administrative costs on official business and/or in Federally- ownedany delinquent due service costs, rented, or leased vehicles (collectively government-owned vehicles), or privately-owned vehicles when on official Government business or when performing any work on behalf of or in cooperation APHIS- WS will immediately cease to provide the respective service associated with the Federal governmentsubmitted service costs. FurtherAPHIS-WS will not reinstate or provide the respective service until all due service costs, APHIS encourages the Recipient to implement and to encourage its recipientsand/or due late payments, sub-recipientsand/or due interest, contractorspenalty, and subcontractors, to implement-new rules and programs, and re-evaluate existing programs to prohibit text messaging while driving, and conduct education, awareness, and other outreach for its employees about the safety risks associated with texting while driving. These initiatives should encourage voluntary and/or administrative costs are first paid in full. c. To provide a Tax Identification Number or Social Security Number in compliance with the text messaging policy while off duty. For purposes Debt Collection Improvement Act of 1996. d. As a condition of this requirementAgreement, the following definitions apply:The Cooperator ensures and certifies that it is not currently debarred or suspended and is free of delinquent Federal debt.

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Sources: Cooperative Service Agreement

COOPERATOR RESPONSIBILITIES. The Cooperator understands and agrees to/that: a. Designate [INSERT NAME] and [INSERT NAME] 1. To designate Lancaster County Chairman in Lincoln, NE (▇▇▇) ▇▇▇-▇▇▇▇ as the authorized representatives representative who shall be responsible for collaboratively for administering the activities conducted under in this Agreement. 2. [INSERT NAME] can be reached by telephone on: [INSERT PHONE #], and [INSERT NAME] on: [INSERT PHONE #]To authorize APHIS-WS to conduct direct control activities as defined in the Work Plan. Should either designees be temporarily detailed to another position, or on extended absence, a letter APHIS-WS will be issued to APHIS considered an invitee on the lands controlled by the Cooperator’s signatory official . Cooperator will be required to appoint a temporary representativeexercise reasonable care to warn APHIS-WS as to dangerous conditions or activities in the project areas. b. Submit 3. To reimburse APHIS-WS for costs, not to exceed the annually approved amount specified in the Financial Plan. If costs are projected to exceed the amount reflected in the Financial Plan, the agreement with amended Work Plan and Financial Plan shall be formally revised and signed by both parties before services resulting in additional costs are performed. The Cooperator agrees to pay all costs of services submitted via an invoice from APHIS-WS within 30 days of the date of the submitted invoice(s). Overdue payments are subject to interest, penalties, and administrative charges and costs as set forth under the Debt Collection Improvement Act of 1996. 4. To provide a Tax Identification Number or Social Security Number in compliance with the Debt Collection Improvement Act of 1996. 5. As a condition of this agreement, the Cooperator ensures and certifies that it is not currently debarred or suspended and is free of delinquent Federal debt. 6. To notify APHIS-WS verbally or in writing as far in advance as practical of the date and time of any proposed meeting related to the APHIS AgDiscovery Program Manager the required documentation (Work and Financial Plans) for the processing of the new Cooperative Agreement for the coming year, no later than October 31 of each year in order to be able to participate in the program. Apply for the opportunity published in the EzFedGrants financial system no later than January 31 of the new year. c. Furnish personnel 7. The Cooperator acknowledges that APHIS-WS shall be responsible for administration of APHIS-WS activities and equipment as required, to accomplish supervision of APHIS-WS personnel. 8. To obtain the appropriate permits for removal activities outlined for species listed in the Work Plan and Financial Planlist USDA, APHIS, Wildlife Services as subpermitees. 9. Cooperators are required to adhere The Cooperator will not be connected to the applicable equal employment opportunity laws, rules, and regulations, when recruiting and hiring AgDiscovery program personnel. Cooperator will conduct criminal background investigations, and provide appropriate training pertaining to appropriate conduct and behavior while working with minors for all summer camp personnel hired. d. Provide funds as partial payment of expenditures incurred in carrying out the terms of this Agreement in accordance with the Work Plan and Financial Plan. e. Certify and submit to USDA APHIS authorized representative an annual accomplishment report on all activities outlined in the Work Plan and Financial Plan. The report will be used by APHIS to verify compliance with revisions of this Agreement. It is due no later than 90 days after the Agreement expires or terminates. Any requests for an extension of time to submit the report must be justified and made in writing to APHIS’ authorized representative before expiration of the 90 day period. Extensions of time to submit the report are subject to the discretion of the APHIS authorized representative and, if allowed, shall be provided by the authorized representative in writing. When an agreement includes multiple projects covered by multiple Work Plans and Financial Plans, each project must be reported separately. f. Submit to APHIS’ authorized representative properly certified annual Federal Financial Report (“FFR”), SF-428 no later than 90 days after the Agreement expires or terminates. Any requests for an extension of time to submit the report must be justified and made in writing to APHIS’ authorized representative before expiration of the 90 day period. Extensions of time to submit the FFR must be justified and made in writing to APHIS’ authorized representative before expiration of the 90 day period. Extensions of time to submit the FFR are subject to the discretion of the APHIS authorized representative and, if allowed, shall be provided by the authorized representative in writing. When an agreement includes multiple projects covered by multiple Work Plans and Financial Plans, each project must be reported on a separate FFR. Further, all Federal funds reflected as unobligated on the final FFR will no longer be available for obligation by the Cooperator. g. Submit to APHIS a properly certified Request for Advance or Reimbursement, SF-270, when requesting payment for expenditures. A payment request may be submitted quarterly or more frequently. h. Meet the reporting requirements of the Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act by providing the following information: Parent organization DUNS number; primary place of performance; street address, city, county, state, country, and zip code; indicate if performance is in multiple counties and/or states; and provide any comments that might be relevant. APHIS will provide a supplemental sheet for the Cooperator’s convenience in recording this information. i. Pursuant to 31 USC Chapter 37, any funds paid to the Cooperator in excess of the amount to which the Cooperator is finally determined to be entitled under the terms and conditions of the award, constitute a debt to the Federal government. If not paid within a reasonable period after the demand for payment, the Federal awarding agency may reduce the debt by: - Making an administrative offset against other requests for reimbursements. - Withhold advance payments otherwise due to the Cooperator. - Taking other action permitted by statute. j. Except as otherwise provided by law, the Federal awarding agency shall charge interest on an overdue debt in accordance with 4 C.F.R., Chapter II, “Federal Claims Collection Standards” and 31 USC, Chapter 37. k. Any information furnished to APHIS under this Agreement is subject to the Freedom of Information Act (5 USC 552computer network(s). l. Comply with the Executive Order entitled “Federal Leadership on Reducing Text Messaging While Driving” signed by President ▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇ on October 1, 2009, by prohibiting Recipient employees, recipients, subrecipients, contractors, and subcontractors from texting while driving on official business and/or in Federally- owned, rented, or leased vehicles (collectively government-owned vehicles), or privately-owned vehicles when on official Government business or when performing any work on behalf of or in cooperation with the Federal government. Further, APHIS encourages the Recipient to implement and to encourage its recipients, sub-recipients, contractors, and subcontractors, to implement-new rules and programs, and re-evaluate existing programs to prohibit text messaging while driving, and conduct education, awareness, and other outreach for its employees about the safety risks associated with texting while driving. These initiatives should encourage voluntary compliance with the text messaging policy while off duty. For purposes of this requirement, the following definitions apply:

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Sources: Cooperative Service Agreement

COOPERATOR RESPONSIBILITIES. The Cooperator understands and agrees to/thatagrees: a. Designate [INSERT NAME] To designate ▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, Deputy Executive Director, Denver Parks and [INSERT NAME] as the authorized representatives who shall be responsible collaboratively for administering the activities conducted under this Agreement. [INSERT NAME] can be reached by telephone on: [INSERT PHONE #]Recreation, and [INSERT NAME] on: [INSERT PHONE #]. Should either designees be temporarily detailed to another positionParks Administration, or on extended absence, a letter will be issued to APHIS by the Cooperator’s signatory official to appoint a temporary representative. b. Submit to the APHIS AgDiscovery Program Manager the required documentation (Work and Financial Plans) for the processing of the new Cooperative Agreement for the coming year, no later than October 31 of each year in order to be able to participate in the program. Apply for the opportunity published in the EzFedGrants financial system no later than January 31 of the new year. c. Furnish personnel and equipment as required, to accomplish the activities outlined in the Work Plan and Financial Plan. Cooperators are required to adhere to the applicable equal employment opportunity laws, rules, and regulations, when recruiting and hiring AgDiscovery program personnel. Cooperator will conduct criminal background investigations, and provide appropriate training pertaining to appropriate conduct and behavior while working with minors for all summer camp personnel hired. d. Provide funds as partial payment of expenditures incurred in carrying out the terms of this Agreement in accordance with the Work Plan and Financial Plan. e. Certify and submit to APHIS authorized representative an annual accomplishment report on all activities outlined in the Work Plan and Financial Plan. The report will be used by APHIS to verify compliance with revisions of this Agreement. It is due no later than 90 days after the Agreement expires or terminates. Any requests for an extension of time to submit the report must be justified and made in writing to APHIS’ authorized representative before expiration of the 90 day period. Extensions of time to submit the report are subject to the discretion of the APHIS authorized representative and, if allowed, shall be provided by the authorized representative in writing. When an agreement includes multiple projects covered by multiple Work Plans and Financial Plans, each project must be reported separately. f. Submit to APHIS’ authorized representative properly certified annual Federal Financial Report (“FFR”), SF-428 no later than 90 days after the Agreement expires or terminates. Any requests for an extension of time to submit the report must be justified and made in writing to APHIS’ authorized representative before expiration of the 90 day period. Extensions of time to submit the FFR must be justified and made in writing to APHIS’ authorized representative before expiration of the 90 day period. Extensions of time to submit the FFR are subject to the discretion of the APHIS authorized representative and, if allowed, shall be provided by the authorized representative in writing. When an agreement includes multiple projects covered by multiple Work Plans and Financial Plans, each project must be reported on a separate FFR. Further, all Federal funds reflected as unobligated on the final FFR will no longer be available for obligation by the Cooperator. g. Submit to APHIS a properly certified Request for Advance or Reimbursement, SF-270, when requesting payment for expenditures. A payment request may be submitted quarterly or more frequently. h. Meet the reporting requirements of the Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act by providing the following information: Parent organization DUNS number; primary place of performance; street address, city, county, state, country, and zip code; indicate if performance is in multiple counties and/or states; and provide any comments that might be relevant. APHIS will provide a supplemental sheet for the Cooperator’s convenience in recording this information. i. Pursuant to 31 USC Chapter 37, any funds paid to the Cooperator in excess of the amount to which the Cooperator is finally determined to be entitled under the terms and conditions of the award, constitute a debt to the Federal government. If not paid within a reasonable period after the demand for payment, the Federal awarding agency may reduce the debt by: - Making an administrative offset against other requests for reimbursements. - Withhold advance payments otherwise due to the Cooperator. - Taking other action permitted by statute. j. Except as otherwise provided by law, the Federal awarding agency shall charge interest on an overdue debt in accordance with 4 C.F.R., Chapter II, “Federal Claims Collection Standards” and 31 USC, Chapter 37. k. Any information furnished to APHIS under this Agreement is subject to the Freedom of Information Act (5 USC 552). l. Comply with the Executive Order entitled “Federal Leadership on Reducing Text Messaging While Driving” signed by President ▇▇▇ ▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇, ▇▇▇▇. ▇▇▇, ▇▇▇▇▇▇, ▇▇ on October 1▇▇▇▇▇; as the authorized representative who shall be responsible for collaboratively administering the activities conducted in this Agreement; b. To reimburse WS for costs, 2009not to exceed the annually approved amount specified in the Financial Plan. If costs are projected to exceed the amount reflected in the Financial Plan, the Work and Financial Plan shall be formally revised and signed by prohibiting Recipient employeesboth parties before services resulting in additional costs are performed. The Cooperator agrees to pay all costs of service submitted via an invoice within 30 days of the date of the submitted invoice or invoices as submitted by WS-CO. Late payments are subject to interest, recipients, subrecipients, contractorspenalties, and subcontractors from texting while driving administrative charges and costs as set forth under the Debt Collection Improvement Act of 1996. If the Cooperator is delinquent in paying the full amount of the due service costs submitted by WS-CO, and/or is delinquent in paying the due late payments, and/or is delinquent in paying the interest, penalties, and/or administrative costs on official business and/or in Federally- ownedany delinquent due service costs, rented, or leased vehicles (collectively governmentWS-owned vehicles), or privately-owned vehicles when on official Government business or when performing any work on behalf of or in cooperation CO will immediately cease to provide the respective service associated with the Federal governmentsubmitted service costs. FurtherWS will not reinstate or provide the respective service until all due service costs, APHIS encourages the Recipient and/or due late payments, and/or due interest, penalty, and/or administrative costs are first paid in full; c. To authorize WS-CO to implement conduct management activities to help alleviate wildlife damage to property, human health and to encourage its recipients, sub-recipients, contractors, and subcontractors, to implement-new rules and programs, and re-evaluate existing programs to prohibit text messaging while driving, and conduct education, awarenesssafety risks, and other outreach for its employees about the safety risks maintenance concerns associated with texting while drivingCanada geese. These initiatives should encourage voluntary Wildlife Services-CO will be considered an invitee on the property that is managed by the Cooperator. The Cooperator will be required to exercise reasonable care to warn WS-CO as to potential dangerous conditions or activities that could impact project areas; d. To notify WS-CO verbally or in writing as far in advance as practical of the date and time of any proposed meetings or public meeting sessions related to the WDM Program. Meetings include internal meetings between Denver Parks and Recreation and WS-CO, as well as any external meetings that Denver Parks and Recreation request WS-CO attend either on their behalf or with them; e. To allow WS-CO access to all properties where WDM activities will be conducted as requested by Denver Parks and Recreation; f. That work conducted by WS-CO Biologists and Specialists will only be supervised by WS-CO Supervisors; g. To provide a Tax Identification Number or Social Security Number in compliance with the text messaging policy while off duty. For purposes Debt Collection Improvement Act of 1996; h. As a condition of this requirementAgreement, the following definitions apply:The Cooperator ensures and certifies that it is not currently debarred or suspended and is free of delinquent Federal debt.

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Sources: Cooperative Service Agreement