Vendor Certifications and Requirements

Required Federal Clauses for All AMTRAN Purchases:

No Federal Government Obligations to Third Parties.

(1) The AMTRAN and the Contractor acknowledge and agree that, notwithstanding any concurrence by the Federal Government in or approval of the solicitation or award of the underlying contract, absent the express written consent by the Federal Government, the Federal Government is not a party to this contract and shall not be subject to any obligations or liabilities to the Purchaser, Contractor, or any other party (whether or not a party to that contract) pertaining to any matter resulting from the underlying contract.

(2) The Contractor agrees to include the above clause in each subcontract financed in whole or in part with Federal Assistance provided by FTA.  It is further agreed that the clause shall not be modified, except to identify the subcontractor who will be subject to its provisions.

False or Fraudulent Statements or Claims

The supplier acknowledges and agrees that:

(1) The Program Fraud Civil Remedies Act of 1986, as amended, 31 U.S.C. §§ 3801 et seq. and U.S. DOT regulations, “Program Fraud Civil Remedies,” 49 C.F.R. Part 31, apply to its activities in connection with the Project.  Accordingly, by accepting the purchase order, the supplier certifies or affirms the truthfulness and accuracy of each statement it has made, it makes, or it may make in connection with the Project covered by the purchase order.  In addition to other penalties that may apply, the Recipient also acknowledges that if it makes a false, fictitious, or fraudulent claim, statement, submission, or certification to the Federal Government, the Federal Government reserves the right to impose the penalties of the Program Fraud Civil Remedies Act of 1986, as amended, on the Recipient to the extent the Federal Government deems appropriate.

(2) If the supplier makes a false, fictitious, or fraudulent claim, state, submission, or certification to the Federal Government in connection with an urbanized area formula project financed with Federal assistance authorized for 49 U.S.C. § 5307, the Government reserves the right to impose on the Recipient the penalties of 18 U.S.C. § 1001 and 49 U.S.C. § 5307(n) (1), to the extent the Federal Government deems appropriate.

Access to Records of Recipients and Subrecipients

Upon request, the supplier aggress to permit, and require its subcontractors to permit, the U.S. Secretary of Transportation, the Comptroller General of the United States, and, to the extent appropriate, the State, or their authorized representatives, to inspect all Project work, materials, payrolls, and other data, and to audit the books, records, and accounts of the supplier and its subcontractors pertaining to the Project.

Federal Changes

Contractor shall at all times comply with all applicable FTA regulations, policies, procedures and directives, including without limitation those listed directly or by reference in this Agreement and in agreements between the AMTRAN and FTA, as they may be amended or promulgated from time to time during the terms of this contract.  Contractor’s failure to so comply shall constitute a material breach of this contract.

Civil Rights Requirements

(1) Nondiscrimination – In accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act, as amended, 42 U.S.C. § 2000d, Section 303 of the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, as amended, 42 U.S.C. § 6102, Section 202 of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, 42 U.S.C. § 12132, and Federal transit law at 49 U.S.C. § 5332, the Contractor agrees that it will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, creed, national origin, sex, age, or disability.  In addition, the Contractor agrees to comply with applicable Federal implementing regulations and other implementing requirements that the FTA may issue.

(2) Equal Employment Opportunity – The following equal employment opportunity requirements apply to the underlying contract:

  1. Race, Color, Creed, National Origin, Sex – In accordance with Title VII of the Civil Rights, as amended, 42 U.S.C. § 2000e, and Federal transit laws, 49 U.S.C. § 5332, the Contractor agrees to comply with all applicable equal employment opportunity requirements of the U.S. Department of Labor (U.S. DOL) regulations, “Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs, Equal Employment Opportunity, Department of Labor,” 41 C.F.R. Parts et. seq., (which implement Executive Order No. 11246, “Equal Employment Opportunity,” as amended by Executive Order No. 11375, “Amending Executive Order 11246 Relating to Equal Employment Opportunity,” 42 U.S.C. § 2000e note), and with any applicable Federal statutes, executive orders, regulations, and Federal policies that may in the future affect construction activities undertaken in the course of the Project.  The Contractor agrees to take affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed, and that employees are treated during employment, without regard to their race, color, creed, national origin, sex or age.  Such action shall include, but not be limited to the following: employment, upgrading, demotion or transfer, recruitment or recruitment advertising, layoff or termination; rates of pay or other forms of compensation; and selection for training, including apprenticeship.  In addition, the Contractor agrees to comply with any implementing requirements that the FTA may issue.
  2. Age – In accordance with Section 4 of the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, as amended, 29 U.S.C. §§ 623 and Federal transit law at 49 U.S.C. § 5332, The Contractor agrees to refrain from discrimination against present and prospective employees for reason of age.  In addition, the Contractor agrees to comply with any implementing requirements the FTA may issue.
  3. Disabilities – In accordance with Section 102 of the Americans with Disabilities Act, as amended, 42 U.S.C. § 12112, the Contractor agrees that it will comply with the requirements of U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commissi0on, “Regulations to Implement the Equal Employment Provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act,” 29 C.F.R. Part 1630, pertaining to employment of persons with disabilities.  In addition, the Contractor agrees to comply with any implementing requirements FTA may issue.
  4. The Contactor also agrees to include these requirements in each subcontract financed in whole or in part with the Federal Assistance provided by the FTA, modified only if necessary to identify the affected parties.


Termination of Contract

This contract may be terminated upon the occurrence of any of the following:

  1. If, through any cause the supplier shall fail to fulfill in a timely and proper manner its obligations under this Agreement, or, if the supplier shall violate any of the covenants, agreements or stipulations of the Agreement, AMTRAN may terminate this Agreement by giving written notice to the supplier of such termination and specifying the effective date thereof, at least five (5) days before the effective date of such termination.  The supplier will only be paid for services and materials delivered and accepted.
  2. The AMTRAN may terminate this Agreement at any time without cause, provided that it gives written notice to the supplier of such termination, which shall be effective on the date of such notice.  In the event of such termination, the supplier shall be compensated for the materials and services or materials delivered and accepted, or services performed in accordance with the manner of performance set forth in the contract.


Disadvantaged Business Enterprise

It is federal and state policy to award a fair share of contracts to disadvantaged business firms.  Accordingly, affirmative steps must be taken to assure that disadvantaged businesses are utilized to meet DBE goals and objectives as outlined in the Grant Agreement.  It is hereby declared to be the public policy of the AMTRAN to encourage, develop and support the full participation of disadvantaged business in AMTRAN contracts.

“Disadvantaged Business Enterprises” as defined in Section 8(d) of the Small Business Act, is a small business concern owned and controlled by socially and economically disadvantaged individuals.  The term “owned” means that at least fifty-one percent (51%) of the business is owned by disadvantaged group members, or in case of publicly owned business, at least fifty-one percent (51%) of the stock of which is owned by disadvantaged group members.

Incorporation of FTA Terms

The preceding provisions include, in part, certain Standard Terms and Conditions required by DOT, whether or not expressly set forth in the preceding contract provisions.  All contractual provisions required by DOT, as required by FTA and Federal Law, are hereby incorporated by reference.  Please refer to www.fta.dot.gov/grants/13054_6037.html for a full list of FTA certifications and assurances. Anything to the contrary herein notwithstanding, all FTA mandated terms shall be deemed to control in the event of a conflict with other provisions contained in this Agreement.  The Contractor shall not perform any act, fail to perform any act, or refuse to comply with any AMTRAN requests which would cause AMTRAN to be in violation of the FTA Terms and Conditions.

Energy Conservation

The contractor agrees to comply with mandatory standards and policies relating to energy efficiency, which are contained in the state of Pennsylvania’s energy conservation plan issued in compliance with the Energy Policy and Conservation Act