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INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE
Washington Traffic Safety Commission
AND
THIS AGREEMENT is made and entered into by and between the Washington Traffic Safety Commission, hereinafter
referred to as “WTSC,” and __________________________________, hereinafter referred to as “SUB-RECIPIENT.”
NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the authority provided to WTSC in RCW 43.59 and RCW 39.34, terms, conditions,
covenants, and performance contained herein, or attached and incorporated and made a part hereof, the parties mutually
agree as follows:
1.PURPOSE OF THE AGREEMENT:
The purpose of this Agreement is to provide funding, provided by the United States Department of Transportation (USDOT)
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and allowed under the Assistance Listings Catalog of Federal
Domestic Assistance (CFDA) number 20.600 for traffic safety grant project _______________________________________,
specifically to provide funding for the law enforcement agencies in WTSC Region ____ to conduct straight time or overtime
enforcement activities (traffic safety emphasis patrols) as outlined in the Statement of Work (SOW), in support of Target Zero
priorities. The Target Zero Manager (TZM) and/or the Law Enforcement Liaison (LEL) shall coordinate the SOW with the
SUB-RECIPIENT with the goal of reducing traffic crashes.
Grant _______________________________________ was awarded to the WTSC Region ___ to support collaborative
efforts to conduct HVE activities. By signing this agreement, the SUB-RECIPIENT can seek reimbursement for straight time
or overtime for approved law enforcement activity expenses incurred as a participant in the region’s HVE grant.
2.PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE
The period of performance of this Agreement shall commence upon the date of execution by both parties, but not earlier than
October 1, 2024, and remain in effect until September 30, 2025 unless terminated sooner, as provided herein.
3.SCOPE OF WORK
3.1.1 Problem ID and/or Opportunity
The main causes of serious injury and fatality collisions on Washington’s roadways are driver impairment through drug and/or
alcohol use, speeding, occupant restraint mis/nonuse, and distraction. Fatalities have increased almost 40 percent since
2019. Despite a very high seat belt use rate (greater than 90% for many years in a row), the number of unrestrained fatalities
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and serious injuries have increased to the highest number since before 2010. Since 2019, unrestrained fatalities have
increased over 40 percent Motorcyclists also represent a high number of injured and killed because of unsafe and poorly
trained riders and the challenges vehicle drivers face in observing motorcycles on the road.
Washington has seen a drastic decrease in proactive enforcement of traffic laws. This decrease is due to a myriad of factors,
include the COVID-19 pandemic, political actions to update laws that reduce an officer’s ability to stop drivers,
This project will fund locally coordinated enforcement mobilizations to address impaired driving, distracted driving, seat belt
safety, speeding, and motorcycle safety. Funding and events will be organized by local Target Zero Managers (TZMs) & the
statewide Law Enforcement Liaison networks and their local Target Zero Task Force. These patrols will also be coordinated
with the Washington State Patrol (WSP). Target Zero Managers will establish or strengthen relationships with key WSP
district personnel to improve interagency coordination.
3.1.2 Project Purpose and Strategies
This project will fund High Visibility Enforcement (HVE) and Traffic Safety Enforcement Program (TSEP) patrols to prevent
impaired driving, distracted driving, seat belt use, speeding, and motorcycle safety.
High Visibility Enforcement (HVE) and Traffic Safety Enforcement Program (TSEP) patrols are designed to create deterrence
by increasing the expectation of a citation/fine/arrest. Officers may also remove high risk (impaired) drivers when
encountered. So together, this countermeasure works by preventing dangerous driving behaviors and stopping those who still
decide to engage in those behaviors.
Funding and events will be organized by local TZMs, LELs, and their local Target Zero Task Force. Task forces will use local
data and professional judgement to determine enforcement priorities for their jurisdictions and will schedule and plan
enforcement and outreach activities. Regional participation in the following National Campaigns is mandatory:
•Impaired driving enforcement during the Holiday DUI campaign (December 2024).
•Distracted driving enforcement during the Distracted Driving campaign (April 2025)
•Seat belt enforcement during the Click It or Ticket campaign (May 2025).
•Impaired driving enforcement during the Summer DUI campaign (August 2025).
These patrols will also be coordinated with the Washington State Patrol (WSP). Target Zero Managers will establish or
strengthen relationships with key WSP district personnel to improve interagency coordination with the WSP.
3.1.3 Requirements for National Mobilizations and Traffic Safety Enforcement Program (TSEP)
1.HVE events will be data informed; based on crash data, anecdotal evidence, and the professional judgement of task
force members. WTSC strongly believes in the expertise of local officers to understand the highest priority areas in
their communities to focus their efforts.
2.The SUB-RECIPIENT will ensure that all officers participating in these patrols are BAC certified and have received
and passed the SFST refresher training.
3.SUB-RECIPIENT will ensure all officers participating in Impaired Driving patrols have also received Advanced
Roadside Impaired Driving Enforcement (ARIDE) training.
4.SUB-RECIPIENT shall ensure all participating personnel will use the WEMS system provided by the WTSC to record
all activities in digital activity logs conducted by their commissioned officers pursuant to the HVE events. Participating
officers will fill out all applicable fields of the digital activity log and use the comments field to provide details on
irregularities, challenges or other details that would help explain what was encountered during their shift. SUB-
RECIPIENT will also ensure all supervisors and fiscal staff have the ability to review and edit those activity logs.
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5.Activity conducted outside of the quarterly task force operational plans will not be reimbursed.
3.1.4 Project Intent and Best Practice
1.SUB-RECIPIENT is encouraged to help their Region Task Force fulfill the requirement to participate in the four
mandatory National Campaigns. (Holiday DUI campaign in December 2024, Distracted Driving campaign in April 2025,
Click It or Ticket campaign in May 2025, and Summer DUI campaign in August 2025).
NOTE: Agencies must participate in speed or impaired driving enforcement under this agreement to be eligible to
receive funding under the WASPC equipment grant.
2.SUB-RECIPIENT is strongly encouraged to participate in their task force to plan and execute enforcement events.
3.Regional task force will be submitting quarterly operational plans and SUB-RECIPIENT is encouraged to participate to
the fullest extent possible. Quarterly operational plans are due October 15, December 15, March 15, and June 15.
4.WTSC encourages participating officers to prioritize violations that directly contribute to the injury and death of road
users, such as impaired driving, speeding, distracted driving, non-restraint, etc.
5.SUB-RECIPIENT should promote patrol events through all earned, owned and, if funded, paid media that is available
so that the public is made aware of the event before, during, and after the enforcement takes place. It is best practice
to translate messages as needed and invite local media involvement in the effort to reach communities in which HVE
will occur.
6.SUB-RECIPIENT should strive to actively enforce traffic safety laws focused on collision causing behaviors in priority
areas throughout the year outside of HVE events.
7.When participating in motorcycle patrols SUB-RECIPIENT should focus on the illegal and unsafe driving actions of all
motor vehicles interacting with motorcycles. This includes speeding, failure to yield to a motorcycle, following too
closely to a motorcycle, distracted driving, etc.
8.When participating in motorcycle patrols SUB-RECIPIENT should ensure that enforcement will focus on the illegal and
unsafe driving actions of motorcycles that are known to cause serious and fatal crashes. This includes impaired
driving, speeding, and following too closely.
9.Performance will be monitored by the regional TZM, LEL, and Task Force, as well as WTSC. WTSC reserves the right
to designate specific officers as ineligible for cost reimbursement. This will occur if an officer is determined to not have
not met the purpose/intent of this grant in multiple emphasis patrols.
10.Funds can be used to support the mentoring of officers in traffic enforcement. This can be focused on impaired
driving, or general traffic enforcement.
For DUI mentorship, WTSC has found it to be best practice to include a mix of instruction and practical experience.
The mentor should be a DRE when possible, or a highly effective DUI emphasis patrol officer with a minimum of
ARIDE training. Mentor/mentee activities will be pre-approved by the TZM or LEL after the mentee submits their
interest.
11.Community outreach/collaboration: Funds can be used to pay for traffic safety focused community outreach and
collaboration activities. The operational approach for regional community outreach and collaboration activities should
be developed at the Task Force level and be approved by the WTSC. WTSC recommends that these activities include
an opportunity for the audience to provide feedback on local traffic safety priorities and activities, which ideally will
influence the region's plan for traffic safety programming.
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In order to receive funding from this grant, agencies must participate with the regional traffic safety task force/coalition
in the planning efforts for these activities.
WTSC also encourages all law enforcement agencies in Washington to utilize WTSC's data analysis resources, such
as interactive dashboards and data from a statewide attitudinal survey, as well their regional Target Zero Manager to
identify priorities for engaging with the community.
WTSC will provide tools for documenting community collaboration activities, such as the WEMS activity log.
3.1.5 NATIONAL AND STATE-WIDE MOBILIZATIONS
Not all agencies are required to participate in all of these, however the region has committed to participate as a region in all of
these. Dates are tentative and may change when NHTSA publishes their FFY2025 mobilization calendar.
Mobilization Dates
Holiday DUI December 14, 2024 – January 1, 2025
U Drive. U Text. U Pay. April 7 – 14, 2025
Click It or Ticket May 12 – June 1, 2025
It’s a Fine Line (optional if funded) July 7 – 20, 2025
DUI Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over August 13 – September 1, 2025
3.2 PROJECT GOALS
Prevent traffic crashes to reduce traffic related deaths and serious injuries through active, visible, consistent, and targeted traffic
law enforcement, law enforcement training, and community outreach. Law enforcement can have a profound effect on traffic
safety and this project aims to increase participation to accomplish that.
3.3 COMPENSATION
3.3.1 The Compensation for the straight time or overtime work provided in accordance with this Agreement has been
established under the terms of RCW 39.34. The cost of accomplishing the work described in the SOW will not exceed
dollar total from amounts listed below. Payment for satisfactory performance shall not exceed this amount unless the
WTSC and SUB-RECIPIENT mutually agree to a higher amount in a written Amendment to this Agreement executed
by both the WTSC and SUB-RECIPIENT. Comp-time is not considered overtime and will not be approved for payment.
All law enforcement agencies who are active members of the Region’s traffic safety task force with a fully executed
grant agreement are eligible to participate in this grant.
3.3.2 WTSC will reimburse for personnel straight time or overtime expenses at 150 percent of the officer’s normal salary
rate plus SUB-RECIPIENT’s contributions to employee benefits, limited to the following:
•FICA
•Medicare
•Any portion of L&I that is paid by the employer (SUB-RECIPIENT)
•Retirement contributions paid by the employer (SUB-RECIPIENT) can be included if the contribution is based
on a percentage of their hours worked.
Health insurance, or any other benefits not listed above, are not eligible for reimbursement.
The SUB-RECIPIENT will provide law enforcement officers with appropriate equipment (e.g., vehicles, radars, portable
breath testers, etc.) to participate in the emphasis patrols.
3.3.3 Funding alterations are permitted as follows: Upon agreement by the regional TZM and all other parties impacted by a
proposed budget alteration, the budget category amounts may be increased or decreased without amending this
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agreement, so long as the total grant award amount does not increase. HVE grant funds should be managed
collaboratively by the SUB-RECIPIENT and the TZM.
These alterations must be requested through email communication between the regional TZM and assigned WTSC
Program Manager. This communication shall include details of the requested budget modifications and a description
of why these changes are needed. The TZM will also send an updated quarterly Operations Plan to the WASPC
representative monitoring the project if the budget modification will result in changes to the previously submitted plan.
3.3.4 These funds, designated for salaries and benefits, are intended to pay for the hourly straight time or overtime costs
and proportional amounts of fringe benefits of commissioned staff pursuing the activities described in the statement of
work. These funds may not be used for any other purpose for example any work required to maintain a law
enforcement commission including recertification trainings like firearm qualification. This agreement is expressly
designated to fund salaries and benefits. By signing this agreement, SUB-RECIPIENT agrees to supply all necessary
equipment and vehicles needed to accomplish the work in the scope of work. WTSC is not responsible for any
equipment that is lost, stolen, or destroyed in the execution of the scope of work.
3.3.5 Dispatch: WTSC will reimburse communications officers/dispatch personnel for work on this project providing SUB-
RECIPIENT has received prior approval from their region’s TZM. This activity must be overtime and only the expenses
listed in section 3.2 and its subsections will be reimbursed.
3.3.6 Transport Officers: WTSC will reimburse transport officers for their work on this project providing SUB-RECIPIENT
has received approval from their regions TZM. The TZM will work with the regional LEL to determine if need is
warranted for the type of HVE activity. This activity must be overtime and only the expenses listed in section 3.2 and
its subsections will be reimbursed.
3.3.7 The law enforcement agency involved will not schedule individual officer overtime shifts for longer than eight hours.
WTSC understands there may be instances when more than eight hours are billed due to DUI processing or other
reasons and an explanation should be provided on the WEMS Officer Activity Log.
3.3.8 The law enforcement agency involved will ensure that any reserve officer for whom reimbursement is claimed has
exceeded his/her normal weekly working hours when participating in an emphasis patrol and is authorized to be paid
at the amount requested. Reserve officers may only be paid at the normal hourly rate and not at the 150 percent
overtime rate.
3.4 PROJECT COSTS
The WTSC has awarded $_______________ to the WTSC Region _____ Traffic Safety Task Force for the purpose of
conducting coordinated HVE enforcement and community outreach/collaboration activities. The funding must be used for
traffic safety purposes in the areas of impaired driving, distracted driving, occupant restraint use, speeding, and motorcycle
safety. See the project in WEMS for an updated distribution of funding by specific emphasis area.
By signing this agreement, the SUB-RECIPIENT can seek reimbursement for approved straight time or overtime expenses
incurred as a participant in this grant. Funds are expressly designated for staffing activities and may not be used for other
expenses that may be incurred, such as vehicle damage, supply replacement, etc. All activity must be coordinated by the
region’s traffic safety task force and TZM to be eligible for reimbursement.
APPLICABLE STATE AND FEDERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS:
4.ACTIVITY REPORTS
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The SUB-RECIPIENT agrees to have all personnel who work HVE patrols submit a WEMS Officer Activity Log within 24
hours of the end of all shifts worked. These same logs will be associated with invoices as detailed in the “BILLING
PROCEDURE” section. Use of the Officer Activity Log in the WTSC’s online grant management system, WEMS, is required.
Supervisor review and accuracy certification will also be done in WEMS.
5.ADVANCE PAYMENTS PROHIBITED
No payments in advance of or in anticipation of goods or services to be provided under this Agreement shall be made by the
WTSC.
6.AGREEMENT ALTERATIONS AND AMENDMENTS
This Agreement may be amended by mutual agreement of the Parties in the form of a written request to amend this
Agreement. Such amendments shall only be binding if they are in writing and signed by personnel authorized to bind each of
the Parties. Changes to the budget, SUB-RECIPIENT’S Primary Contact, and WTSC Program Manager can be made through
email communication and signatures are not required.
7.ALL WRITINGS CONTAINED HEREIN
This Agreement contains all the terms and conditions agreed upon by the parties. No other understandings, oral or otherwise,
regarding the subject matter of this Agreement shall be deemed to exist or to bind any of the parties hereto.
8.ASSIGNMENT
The SUB-RECIPIENT may not assign the work to be provided under this Agreement, in whole or in part, without the express
prior written consent of the WTSC, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld. The SUB-RECIPIENT shall provide the
WTSC a copy of all third-party contracts and agreements entered into for purposes of fulfilling the SOW. Such third-party
contracts and agreements must follow applicable federal, state, and local law, including but not limited to procurement law,
rules, and procedures. If any of the funds provided under this Agreement include funds from NHTSA, such third-party
contracts and agreements must include the federal provisions set forth in this Agreement in sections 32 through 40.
9.ATTORNEYS’ FEES
In the event of litigation or other action brought to enforce the Agreement terms, each party agrees to bear its own attorney
fees and costs.
10.BILLING PROCEDURE
All invoices for reimbursement of HVE activities will be done using the WTSC’s grant management system, WEMS. WEMS
Officer Activity logs will be attached to invoices, directly linking the cost of the activity to the invoice. Because the activity,
approval, and invoicing are all done within WEMS, no back up documentation is required in most cases.
Once submitted by the SUB-RECIPIENT, invoices are routed to the regional TZM for review and approval. The TZM will
submit all approved invoices to the WTSC via WEMS within 10 days of receipt.
Payment to the SUB-RECIPIENT for approved and completed work will be made by warrant or account transfer by WTSC
within 30 days of receipt of such properly documented invoices acceptable to WTSC. Upon expiration of the Agreement, any
claim for payment not already made shall be submitted within 45 days after the expiration date of this Agreement. All invoices
for goods received or services performed on or prior to June 30, 2025, must be received by WTSC no later than August
10, 2025. All invoices for goods received or services performed between July 1, 2024 and September 30, 2025, must be
received by WTSC no later than November 15, 2025.
11.CONFIDENTIALITY / SAFEGUARDING OF INFORMATION
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The SUB-RECIPIENT shall not use or disclose any information concerning the WTSC, or information which may be classified
as confidential, for any purpose not directly connected with the administration of this Agreement, except with prior written
consent of the WTSC, or as may be required by law.
12.COST PRINCIPLES
Costs incurred under this Agreement shall adhere to provisions of 2 CFR Part 200 Subpart E.
13.COVENANT AGAINST CONTINGENT FEES
The SUB-RECIPIENT warrants that it has not paid, and agrees not to pay, any bonus, commission, brokerage, or contingent
fee to solicit or secure this Agreement or to obtain approval of any application for federal financial assistance for this
Agreement. The WTSC shall have the right, in the event of breach of this section by the SUB-RECIPIENT, to annul this
Agreement without liability.
14.DISPUTES
14.1. Disputes arising in the performance of this Agreement, which are not resolved by agreement of the parties, shall be
decided in writing by the WTSC Deputy Director or designee. This decision shall be final and conclusive, unless within 10 days
from the date of the SUB-RECIPIENT’s receipt of WTSC’s written decision, the SUB-RECIPIENT furnishes a written appeal to
the WTSC Director. The SUB-RECIPIENT’s appeal shall be decided in writing by the Director or designee within 30 days of
receipt of the appeal by the Director. The decision shall be binding upon the SUB-RECIPIENT and the SUB-RECIPIENT shall
abide by the decision.
14.2. Performance During Dispute. Unless otherwise directed by WTSC, the SUB-RECIPIENT shall continue performance
under this Agreement while matters in dispute are being resolved.
14.3 In the event that either Party deems it necessary to institute legal action or proceedings to enforce any right or obligation
under this Agreement, the Parties hereto agree that any such action or proceedings shall be brought in the superior court
situated in Thurston County, Washington.
15.GOVERNANCE
15.1. This Agreement is entered into pursuant to and under the authority granted by the laws of the state of Washington
and any applicable federal laws. The provisions of this Agreement shall be construed to conform to those laws.
15.2. In the event of an inconsistency in the terms of this Agreement, or between its terms and any applicable statute or
rule, the inconsistency shall be resolved by giving precedence in the following order:
15.2.1. Applicable federal and state statutes and rules
15.2.2. Terms and Conditions of this Agreement
15.2.3. Any Amendment executed under this Agreement
15.2.4. Any SOW executed under this Agreement
15.2.5. Any other provisions of the Agreement, including materials incorporated by reference
16.INCOME
Any income earned by the SUB-RECIPIENT from the conduct of the SOW (e.g., sale of publications, registration fees, or
service charges) must be accounted for, reported to WTSC, and that income must be applied to project purposes or used to
reduce project costs.
17.INDEMNIFICATION
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17.1. To the fullest extent permitted by law, the SUB-RECIPIENT shall indemnify and hold harmless the WTSC, its officers,
employees, and agents, and process and defend at its own expense any and all claims, demands, suits at law or equity,
actions, penalties, losses, damages, or costs of whatsoever kind (“claims”) brought against WTSC arising out of or in
connection with this Agreement and/or the SUB-RECIPIENT’s performance or failure to perform any aspect of the Agreement.
This indemnity provision applies to all claims against WTSC, its officers, employees, and agents arising out of, in connection
with, or incident to the acts or omissions of the SUB-RECIPIENT, its officers, employees, agents, contractors, and
subcontractors. Provided, however, that nothing herein shall require the SUB-RECIPIENT to indemnify and hold harmless or
defend the WTSC, its agents, employees, or officers to the extent that claims are caused by the negligent acts or omissions of
the WTSC, its officers, employees or agents; and provided further that if such claims result from the concurrent negligence of
(a)the SUB-RECIPIENT, its officers, employees, agents, contractors, or subcontractors, and (b) the WTSC, its officers,
employees, or agents, or involves those actions covered by RCW 4.24.115, the indemnity provisions provided herein shall be
valid and enforceable only to the extent of the negligence of the SUB- RECIPIENT, its officers, employees, agents,
contractors, or subcontractors.
17.2. The SUB-RECIPIENT agrees that its obligations under this Section extend to any claim, demand and/or cause of action
brought by, or on behalf of, any of its employees or agents in the performance of this agreement. For this purpose, the SUB-
RECIPIENT, by mutual negotiation, hereby waives with respect to WTSC only, any immunity that would otherwise be
available to it against such claims under the Industrial Insurance provisions chapter 51.12 RCW.
17.3. The indemnification and hold harmless provision shall survive termination of this Agreement.
18.INDEPENDENT CAPACITY
The employees or agents of each party who are engaged in the performance of this Agreement shall continue to be
employees or agents of that party and shall not be considered for any purpose to be employees or agents of the other party.
19.INSURANCE COVERAGE
19.1. The SUB-RECIPIENT shall comply with the provisions of Title 51 RCW, Industrial Insurance, if required by law.
19.2. If the SUB-RECIPIENT is not required to maintain insurance in accordance with Title 51 RCW, prior to the start of any
performance of work under this Agreement, the SUB-RECIPIENT shall provide WTSC with proof of insurance coverage (e.g.,
vehicle liability insurance, private property liability insurance, or commercial property liability insurance), as determined
appropriate by WTSC, which protects the SUB-RECIPIENT and WTSC from risks associated with executing the SOW
associated with this Agreement.
20.LICENSING, ACCREDITATION, AND REGISTRATION
The SUB-RECIPIENT shall comply with all applicable local, state, and federal licensing, accreditation, and registration
requirements and standards necessary for the performance of this Agreement. The SUB-RECIPIENT shall complete
registration with the Washington State Department of Revenue, if required, and be responsible for payment of all taxes due
on payments made under this Agreement.
21.RECORDS MAINTENANCE
21.1. During the term of this Agreement and for six years thereafter, the SUB-RECIPIENT shall maintain books, records,
documents, and other evidence that sufficiently and properly reflect all direct and indirect costs expended in the performance
of the services described herein. These records shall be subject to inspection, review, or audit by authorized personnel of the
WTSC, the Office of the State Auditor, and federal officials so authorized by law. All books, records, documents, and other
material relevant to this Agreement will be retained for six years after expiration. The Office of the State Auditor, federal
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auditors, the WTSC, and any duly authorized representatives shall have full access and the right to examine any of these
materials during this period.
21.2. Records and other documents, in any medium, furnished by one party to this Agreement to the other party, will remain
the property of the furnishing party, unless otherwise agreed. The receiving party will not disclose or make available this
material to any third parties without first giving notice to the furnishing party and giving them a reasonable opportunity to
respond. Each party will utilize reasonable security procedures and protections to assure that records and documents
provided by the other party are not erroneously disclosed to third parties.
22.RIGHT OF INSPECTION
The SUB-RECIPIENT shall provide right of access to its facilities to the WTSC or any of its officers, or to any other authorized
agent or official of the state of Washington or the federal government, at all reasonable times, in order to monitor and evaluate
performance, compliance, and/or quality assurance under this Agreement. The SUB-RECIPIENT shall make available
information necessary for WTSC to comply with the right to access, amend, and receive an accounting of disclosures of their
Personal Information according to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) or any regulations
enacted or revised pursuant to the HIPAA provisions and applicable provisions of Washington State law. The SUB-
RECIPIENT shall upon request make available to the WTSC and the United States Secretary of the Department of Health
and Human Services all internal policies and procedures, books, and records relating to the safeguarding, use, and disclosure
of Personal Information obtained or used as a result of this Agreement.
23.RIGHTS IN DATA
23.1. WTSC and SUB-RECIPIENT agree that all data and work products (collectively called “Work Product”) pursuant to this
Agreement shall be considered works made for hire under the U.S. Copyright Act, 17 USC §101 et seq., and shall be owned
by the state of Washington. Work Product includes, but is not limited to, reports, documents, pamphlets, advertisement, books,
magazines, surveys, studies, computer programs, films, tapes, sound reproductions, designs, plans, diagrams, drawings,
software, and/or databases to the extent provided by law. Ownership includes the right to copyright, register the copyright,
distribute, prepare derivative works, publicly perform, publicly display, and the ability to otherwise use and transfer these rights.
23.2. If for any reason the Work Product would not be considered a work made for hire under applicable law, the SUB-
RECIPIENT assigns and transfers to WTSC the entire right, title, and interest in and to all rights in the Work Product and any
registrations and copyright applications relating thereto and any renewals and extensions thereof.
23.3. The SUB-RECIPIENT may publish, at its own expense, the results of project activities without prior review by the
WTSC, provided that any publications (written, visual, or sound) contain acknowledgment of the support provided by
NHTSA and the WTSC. Any discovery or invention derived from work performed under this project shall be referred to
the WTSC, who will determine through NHTSA whether patent protections will be sought, how any rights will be
administered, and other actions required to protect the public interest.
24.SAVINGS
In the event funding from state, federal, or other sources is withdrawn, reduced, or limited in any way after the effective date
of this Agreement and prior to completion of the SOW under this Agreement, the WTSC may terminate the Agreement under
the "TERMINATION FOR CONVENIENCE" clause, without the 30-day notice requirement. The Agreement is subject to
renegotiation at the WTSC’s discretion under any new funding limitations or conditions.
25.SEVERABILITY
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If any provision of this Agreement or any provision of any document incorporated by reference shall be held invalid, such
invalidity shall not affect the other provisions of this Agreement which can be given effect without the invalid provision, if such
remainder conforms to the requirements of applicable law and the fundamental purpose of this Agreement, and to this end
the provisions of this Agreement are declared to be severable.
26.SITE SECURITY
While on WTSC premises, the SUB-RECIPIENT, its agents, employees, or sub-contractors shall conform in all respects with
all WTSC physical, fire, or other security policies and applicable regulations.
27.TAXES
All payments of payroll taxes, unemployment contributions, any other taxes, insurance, or other such expenses for the SUB-
RECIPIENT or its staff shall be the sole responsibility of the SUB-RECIPIENT.
28.TERMINATION FOR CAUSE
If the SUB-RECIPIENT does not fulfill in a timely and proper manner its obligations under this Agreement or violates any of
these terms and conditions, the WTSC will give the SUB-RECIPIENT written notice of such failure or violation, and may
terminate this Agreement immediately. At the WTSC’s discretion, the SUB-RECIPIENT may be given 15 days to correct the
violation or failure. In the event that the SUB-RECIPIENT is given the opportunity to correct the violation and the violation is
not corrected within the 15- day period, this Agreement may be terminated at the end of that period by written notice of the
WTSC.
29.TERMINATION FOR CONVENIENCE
Except as otherwise provided in this Agreement, either party may terminate this Agreement, without cause or reason, with 30
days written notice to the other party. If this Agreement is so terminated, the WTSC shall be liable only for payment required
under the terms of this Agreement for services rendered or goods delivered prior to the effective date of termination.
30.TREATMENT OF ASSETS
30.1. Title to all property furnished by the WTSC shall remain property of the WTSC. Title to all property furnished by the SUB-
RECIPIENT for the cost of which the SUB-RECIPIENT is entitled to be reimbursed as a direct item of cost under this
Agreement shall pass to and vest in the WTSC upon delivery of such property by the SUB-RECIPIENT. Title to other property,
the cost of which is reimbursable to the SUB-RECIPIENT under this Agreement, shall pass to and vest in the WTSC upon (i)
issuance for use of such property in the performance of this Agreement, or (ii) commencement of use of such property in the
performance of this Agreement, or (iii) reimbursement of the cost thereof by the WTSC in whole or in part, whichever first
occurs.
30.2. Any property of the WTSC furnished to the SUB-RECIPIENT shall, unless otherwise provided herein or approved
by the WTSC, be used only for the performance of this Agreement.
30.3. The SUB-RECIPIENT shall be responsible for any loss or damage to property of the WTSC which results from the
negligence of the SUB-RECIPIENT or which results from the failure on the part of the SUB-RECIPIENT to maintain and
administer that property in accordance with sound management practices.
30.4. If any WTSC property is lost, destroyed, or damaged, the SUB-RECIPIENT shall immediately notify the WTSC and
shall take all reasonable steps to protect the property from further damage.
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30.5. The SUB-RECIPIENT shall surrender to the WTSC all property of the WTSC upon completion, termination, or
cancellation of this Agreement.
30.6. All reference to the SUB-RECIPIENT under this clause shall also include SUB-RECIPIENT's employees, agents, or
sub- contractors.
31.WAIVER
A failure by either party to exercise its rights under this Agreement shall not preclude that party from subsequent exercise of
such rights and shall not constitute a waiver of any other rights under this Agreement.
APPLICABLE CERTIFICATIONS AND ASSURANCES FOR HIGHWAY SAFETY GRANTS (23 CFR PART 1300 APPENDIX
A):
32.BUY AMERICA ACT
The SUB-RECIPIENT will comply with the Buy America requirement (23 U.S.C. 313) when purchasing items using federal
funds. Buy America requires the SUB-RECIPIENT to purchase only steel, iron, and manufactured products produced in the
United States, unless the Secretary of Transportation determines that such domestically produced items would be
inconsistent with the public interest, that such materials are not reasonably available and of a satisfactory quality, or that
inclusion of domestic materials will increase the cost of the overall project contract by more than 25 percent. In order to use
federal funds to purchase foreign produced items, the WTSC must submit a waiver request that provides an adequate basis
and justification, and which is approved by the Secretary of Transportation.
33.DEBARMENT AND SUSPENSION
Instructions for Lower Tier Certification
33.1. By signing this Agreement, the SUB-RECIPIENT (hereinafter in this section referred to as the “lower tier
participant”) is providing the certification set out below and agrees to comply with the requirements of 2 CFR part 180
and 23 CFR part 1200.
33.2. The certification in this section is a material representation of fact upon which reliance was placed when this transaction
was entered into. If it is later determined that the lower tier participant knowingly rendered an erroneous certification, in
addition to other remedies available to the federal government, the department or agency with which this transaction originated
may pursue available remedies, including suspension and/or debarment.
33.3. The lower tier participant shall provide immediate written notice to the WTSC if at any time the lower tier participant
learns that its certification was erroneous when submitted or has become erroneous by reason of changed circumstances.
33.4. The terms covered transaction, civil judgement, debarment, suspension, ineligible, participant, person, principal, and
voluntarily excluded, as used in this clause, are defined in 2 CFR parts 180 and 1200.
33.5. The lower tier participant agrees by signing this Agreement that it shall not knowingly enter into any lower tier
covered transaction with a person who is proposed for debarment under 48 CFR part 9, subpart 9.4, debarred,
suspended, declared ineligible, or voluntarily excluded from participation in this covered transaction, unless authorized
by WTSC.
33.6. The lower tier participant further agrees by signing this Agreement that it will include the clause titled “Instructions for
Lower Tier Certification” including the “Certification Regarding Debarment, Suspension, Ineligibility and Voluntary Exclusion
-Lower Tier Covered Transaction,” without modification, in all lower tier covered transactions and in all solicitations for
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lower tier covered transactions, and will require lower tier participants to comply with 2 CFR part 180 and 23 CFR part 1200.
33.7. A participant in a covered transaction may rely upon a certification of a prospective participant in a lower tier covered
transaction that it is not proposed for debarment under 48 CFR part 9, subpart 9.4, debarred, suspended, ineligible, or
voluntarily excluded from the covered transaction, unless it knows that the certification is erroneous. A participant is
responsible for ensuring that its principals are not suspended, debarred, or otherwise ineligible to participate in covered
transactions. To verify the eligibility of its principals, as well as the eligibility of any prospective lower tier participants, each
participant may, but is not required to, check the System for Award Management Exclusions website (https://www.sam.gov/).
33.8. Nothing contained in the foregoing shall be construed to require establishment of a system of records in order to
render in good faith the certification required by this clause. The knowledge and information of a participant is not required
to exceed that which is normally possessed by a prudent person in the ordinary course of business dealings.
33.9. Except for transactions authorized under paragraph 33.5. of these instructions, if a participant in a covered transaction
knowingly enters into a lower tier covered transaction with a person who is proposed for debarment under 48 CFR part 9,
subpart 9.4, suspended, debarred, ineligible, or voluntarily excluded from participation in this transaction, in addition to other
remedies available to the Federal government, the department or agency with which this transaction originated may pursue
available remedies, including suspension or debarment.
Certification Regarding Debarment, Suspension, Ineligibility and Voluntary Exclusion - Lower Tier Covered Transactions
33.10. The lower tier participant certifies, by signing this Agreement, that neither it nor its principals are presently debarred,
suspended, proposed for debarment, declared ineligible, or voluntarily excluded from participation in this transaction by any
federal department or agency.
33.11. Where the lower tier participant is unable to certify to any of the statements in this certification, such participant shall
attach an explanation to this Agreement.
34.THE DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE ACT OF 1988 (41 U.S.C. 8103)
34.1. The SUB-RECIPIENT shall:
34.1.1. Publish a statement notifying employees that the unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensing, possession, or use of
a controlled substance is prohibited in the SUB-RECIPIENT’s workplace, and shall specify the actions that will be taken
against employees for violation of such prohibition.
34.1.2. Establish a drug-free awareness program to inform employees about the dangers of drug abuse in the workplace; the
SUB- RECIPIENT’s policy of maintaining a drug-free workplace; any available drug counseling, rehabilitation, and employee
assistance programs; and the penalties that may be imposed upon employees for drug violations occurring in the workplace.
34.1.3. Make it a requirement that each employee engaged in the performance of the grant be given a copy of the
statement required by paragraph 34.1.1. of this section.
34.1.4. Notify the employee in the statement required by paragraph 34.1.1. of this section that, as a condition of employment
under the grant, the employee will abide by the terms of the statement, notify the employer of any criminal drug statute
conviction for a violation occurring in the workplace no later than five days after such conviction, and notify the WTSC within
10 days after receiving notice from an employee or otherwise receiving actual notice of such conviction.
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34.1.5. Take one of the following actions within 30 days of receiving notice under paragraph 34.1.3. of this section, with
respect to any employee who is so convicted: take appropriate personnel action against such an employee, up to and
including termination, and/or require such employee to participate satisfactorily in a drug abuse assistance or rehabilitation
program approved for such purposes by a federal, state, or local health, law enforcement, or other appropriate agency.
34.1.6. Make a good faith effort to continue to maintain a drug-free workplace through implementation of all of the
paragraphs above.
35.FEDERAL FUNDING ACCOUNTABILITY AND TRANSPARENCY ACT (FFATA)
In accordance with FFATA, the SUB-RECIPIENT shall, upon request, provide WTSC the names and total compensation of
the five most highly compensated officers of the entity, if the entity in the preceding fiscal year received 80 percent or more of
its annual gross revenues in federal awards, received $25,000,000 or more in annual gross revenues from federal awards,
and if the public does not have access to information about the compensation of the senior executives of the entity through
periodic reports filed under section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 or section 6104 of the Internal
Revenue Code of 1986.
36.FEDERAL LOBBYING
36.1. The undersigned certifies, to the best of his or her knowledge and belief, that:
36.1.1. No federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid, by or on behalf of the undersigned, to any person for
influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of any agency, a Member of Congress, an officer or
employee of Congress, or an employee of a Member of Congress in connection with the awarding of any federal contract,
the making of any federal grant, the making of any federal loan, the entering into of any cooperative agreement, and the
extension, continuation, renewal, amendment, or modification of any federal contract, grant, loan, or cooperative
agreement.
36.1.2. If any funds other than federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid to any person for influencing or
attempting to influence an officer or employee of any agency, a Member of Congress, an officer or employee of Congress, or
an employee of a Member of Congress in connection with this federal contract, grant, loan, or cooperative agreement, the
undersigned shall complete and submit Standard Form-LLL, Disclosure Form to Report Lobbying, in accordance with its
instructions.
36.1.3. The undersigned shall require that the language of this certification be included in the award documents for all sub-
awards at all tiers (including sub-contracts, sub-grants, and contracts under grant, loans, and cooperative agreements), and
that all sub- recipients shall certify and disclose accordingly.
36.2. This certification is a material representation of fact upon which reliance was placed when this transaction was made
or entered into. Submission of this certification is a prerequisite for making or entering into this transaction imposed by
Section 1352, Title 31, U.S. Code. Any person who fails to file the required certification shall be subject to a civil penalty of
not less than $10,000 and not more than $100,000 for each such failure.
37.NONDISCRIMINATION (Title VI, 42 U.S.C. § 2000d et seq.)
37.1. During the performance of this Agreement, the SUB-RECIPIENT agrees:
37.1.1. To comply with all federal statutes and implementing regulations relating to nondiscrimination (“Federal
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Nondiscrimination Authorities”). These include but are not limited to:
37.1.1.1. Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C. 2000d et seq., 78 stat. 252
37.1.1.2. 49 CFR part 21
37.1.1.3. 28 CFR section 50.3
37.1.1.4. The Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970
37.1.1.5. Federal-Aid Highway Act of 1973, (23 U.S.C. 324 et seq.)
37.1.1.6. Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, (29 U.S.C. 794 et seq.)
37.1.1.7. The Age Discrimination Act of 1975, as amended, (42 U.S.C. 6101 et seq.)
37.1.1.8. The Civil Rights Restoration Act of 1987
37.1.1.9. Titles II and III of the Americans with Disabilities Act (42 U.S.C. 12131-12189)
37.1.1.10. Executive Order 12898, Federal Actions to Address Environmental Justice in Minority Populations and Low-Income
Populations
37.1.1.11. Executive Order 13166, Improving Access to Services for Persons with Limited English Proficiency
37.1.1.12. Executive Order 13985, Advancing Racial Equity and Support for Underserved Communities through the Federal
Government
37.1.1.13. Executive Order 13988, Preventing and Combating Discrimination on the Basis of Gender Identity or Sexual
Orientation
37.1.2. Not to participate directly or indirectly in the discrimination prohibited by any federal non-discrimination law or
regulation, as set forth in Appendix B of 49 CFR Part 21 and herein.
37.1.3. To keep and permit access to its books, records, accounts, other sources of information, and its facilities as
required by the WTSC, USDOT, or NHTSA in a timely, complete, and accurate way. Additionally, the SUB-RECIPIENT
must comply with all other reporting, data collection, and evaluation requirements, as prescribed by law or detailed in
program guidance
37.1.4. That, in the event a contractor/funding recipient fails to comply with any nondiscrimination provisions in this
contract/funding Agreement, the WTSC will have the right to impose such contract/agreement sanctions as it or NHTSA
determine are appropriate, including but not limited to withholding payments to the contractor/funding recipient under the
contract/agreement until the contractor/funding recipient complies, and/or cancelling, terminating, or suspending a contract or
funding agreement, in whole or in part.
37.1.5. In accordance with the Acts, the Regulations, and other pertinent directives, circulars, policy, memoranda, and/or
guidance, the SUB-RECIPIENT hereby gives assurance that it will promptly take any measures necessary to ensure that: “No
person in the United States shall, on the grounds of race, color, or national origin, be excluded from participation in, be denied
the benefits of, or be otherwise subjected to discrimination under any program or activity, for which the Recipient receives
Federal financial assistance from DOT, including NHTSA”.
37.1.6. To insert this clause, including all paragraphs, in every sub-contract and sub-agreement and in every solicitation for a
sub- contract or sub-agreement that receives federal funds under this program.
38.POLITICAL ACTIVITY (HATCH ACT)
The SUB-RECIPIENT will comply with provisions of the Hatch Act (5 U.S.C. 1501-1508), which limit the political activities of
employees whose principal employment activities are funded in whole or in part with federal funds.
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39.PROHIBITION ON USING GRANT FUNDS TO CHECK FOR HELMET USAGE
The SUB-RECIPIENT will not use 23 U.S.C. Chapter 4 grant funds for programs to check helmet usage or to create
checkpoints that specifically target motorcyclists. This Agreement does not include any aspects or elements of helmet usage
or checkpoints, and so fully complies with this requirement.
40.STATE LOBBYING
None of the funds under this Agreement will be used for any activity specifically designed to urge or influence a state or local
legislator to favor or oppose the adoption of any specific legislative proposal pending before any state or local legislative body.
Such activities include both direct and indirect (e.g., “grassroots”) lobbying activities, with one exception. This does not
preclude a state official whose salary is supported with NHTSA funds from engaging in direct communications with state or
local legislative officials, in accordance with customary state practice, even if such communications urge legislative officials
to favor or oppose the adoption of a specific pending legislative proposal.
41.CERTIFICATION ON CONFLICT OF INTEREST
41.1. No employee, officer or agent of the SUB-RECIPIENT who is authorized in an official capacity to negotiate, make, accept
or approve, or to take part in negotiating, making, accepting or approving any subaward, including contracts or subcontracts, in
connection with this grant shall have, directly or indirectly, any financial or personal interest in any such subaward. Such a
financial or personal interest would arise when the employee, officer, or agent, any member of his or her immediate family, his or
her partner, or an organization which employs or is about to employ any of the parties indicated herein, has a financial or
personal interest in or a tangible personal benefit from an entity considered for a subaward.
41.2. Based on this policy:
41.2.1. The SUB-RECIPIENT shall maintain a written code or standards of conduct that provide for disciplinary actions to be
applied for violations of such standards by officers, employees, or agents. The code or standards shall provide that the SUB-
RECIPIENT’s officers, employees, or agents may neither solicit nor accept gratuities, favors, or anything of monetary value from
present or potential sub-awardees, including contractors or parties to subcontracts and establish penalties, sanctions or other
disciplinary actions for violations, as permitted by State or local law or regulation.
41.2.2. The SUB-RECIPIENT shall maintain responsibility to enforce the requirements of the written code or standards of
conduct.
41.3. No SUB-RECIPIENT, including its officers, employees or agents, shall perform or continue to perform under a grant or
cooperative agreement, whose objectivity may be impaired because of any related past, present, or currently planned interest,
financial or otherwise, in organizations regulated by NHTSA or in organizations whose interests may be substantially affected by
NHTSA activities.
41.3.1. The SUB-RECIPIENT shall disclose any conflict of interest identified as soon as reasonably possible, making an
immediate and full disclosure in writing to WTSC. The disclosure shall include a description of the action which the recipient has
taken or proposes to take to avoid or mitigate such conflict.
42.DESIGNATED CONTACTS
The following named individuals will serve as designated contacts for each of the parties for all communications, notices, and
reimbursements regarding this Agreement:
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AUTHORITY TO SIGN
The undersigned acknowledge that they are authorized to execute this Agreement and bind their respective agencies or
entities to the obligations set forth herein.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Agreement.
SUB-RECIPIENT:
Signature
Printed Name
Title
Date
WASHINGTON TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMISSION
Signature
Printed Name
Title
Date
The Contact for the SUB-
RECIPIENT is:
The Target Zero Manager for
Region ___ is: The Contact for WTSC is:
Jerry Noviello
WTSC Program Manager
jnoviello@wtsc.wa.gov
360-725-9897
Matt Decker
Lieutenant
deckerm@pasco-wa.gov
509-545-3421
Jen Dorsett
WTSC Contractor
jdorsett14@outlook.com
509-851-1348
Adam Lincoln
City Manager
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10/30/2024
Program Manager
Jerry Noviello
10/30/2024