Common use of Allowable Equipment Related Costs Clause in Contracts

Allowable Equipment Related Costs. (SHGP and UASI) The 21 allowable prevention, protection, mitigation, response, and recovery equipment categories for HSGP are listed on the Authorized Equipment List (AEL). The AEL is available at xxxxx://xxx.xxxx.xxx/authorized-equipment-list. Some equipment items require prior approval from DHS/FEMA before obligation or purchase of the items. Please reference the grant notes for each equipment item to ensure prior approval is not required or to ensure prior approval is obtained if necessary. Unless otherwise stated, all equipment must meet all mandatory regulatory and/or DHS/FEMA-adopted standards to be eligible for purchase using these funds. In addition, recipients will be responsible for obtaining and maintaining all necessary certifications and licenses for the requested equipment. Grant funds may be used for the procurement of medical countermeasures. Procurement of medical countermeasures must be conducted in collaboration with State/city/local health departments who administer Federal funds from HHS for this purpose. Procurement must have a sound threat-based justification with an aim to reduce the consequences of mass casualty incidents during the first crucial hours of a response. Prior to procuring pharmaceuticals, grantees must have in place an inventory management plan to avoid large periodic variations in supplies due to coinciding purchase and expiration dates. Grantees are encouraged to enter into rotational procurement agreements with vendors and distributors. Purchases of pharmaceuticals must include a budget for the disposal of expired drugs within each fiscal year’s period of performance for HSGP. The cost of disposal cannot be carried over to another FEMA grant or grant period. The equipment, goods, and supplies (“the eligible equipment”) purchased with funds provided under this agreement are for the purposes specified in “Florida’s Domestic Security Strategy”. Equipment purchased with these funds will be utilized in the event of emergencies, including, but not limited to, terrorism-related hazards. The Sub-Recipient shall place the equipment throughout the State of Florida in such a manner that, in the event of an emergency, the equipment can be deployed on the scene of the emergency or be available for use at a fixed location within two (2) hours of a request for said deployment. The Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM) must approve any purchases of equipment not itemized in a project’s approved budget in advance of the purchase. The Sub-Recipient will, in accordance with the statewide mutual aid agreement or other emergency response purpose as specified in the “Florida Domestic Security Strategy,” ensure that all equipment purchased with these funds is used to respond to any and all incidents within its regional response area as applicable for so long as this Agreement remains in effect. Prior to requesting a response, the FDEM will take prudent and appropriate action to determine that the level or intensity of the incident is such that the specialized equipment and resources are necessary to mitigate the outcome of the incident. Allowable Equipment (OPSG) OPSG equipment is intended to be incidental to the enhanced border security operations being performed. The grant is not intended to be used to outfit or supply general equipment to SLTT law enforcement agencies. Equipment must be relatable to and justified by the operational benefit it will provide.

Allowable Equipment Related Costs. (SHGP and UASI) The 21 allowable prevention, protection, mitigation, response, and recovery equipment categories for HSGP are listed on the Authorized Equipment List (AEL). The AEL is available at xxxxx://xxx.xxxx.xxx/authorized-equipment-listxxxx://xxx.xxxx.xxx/authorized-equipment-list. Some equipment items require prior approval from DHS/FEMA before obligation or purchase of the items. Please reference the grant notes for each equipment item to ensure prior approval is not required or to ensure prior approval is obtained if necessary. Unless otherwise stated, all equipment must meet all mandatory regulatory and/or DHS/FEMA-adopted standards to be eligible for purchase using these funds. In addition, recipients will be responsible for obtaining and maintaining all necessary certifications and licenses for the requested equipment. Grant funds may be used for the procurement of medical countermeasures. Procurement of medical countermeasures must be conducted in collaboration with State/city/local health departments who administer Federal funds from HHS for this purpose. Procurement must have a sound threat-based justification with an aim to reduce the consequences of mass casualty incidents during the first crucial hours of a response. Prior to procuring pharmaceuticals, grantees must have in place an inventory management plan to avoid large periodic variations in supplies due to coinciding purchase and expiration dates. Grantees are encouraged to enter into rotational procurement agreements with vendors and distributors. Purchases of pharmaceuticals must include a budget for the disposal of expired drugs within each fiscal year’s period of performance for HSGP. The cost of disposal cannot be carried over to another FEMA grant or grant period. The equipment, goods, and supplies (“the eligible equipment”) purchased with funds provided under this agreement are for the purposes specified in “Florida’s Domestic Security Strategy”. Equipment purchased with these funds will be utilized in the event of emergencies, including, but not limited to, terrorism-related hazards. The Sub-Recipient shall place the equipment throughout the State of Florida in such a manner that, in the event of an emergency, the equipment can be deployed on the scene of the emergency or be available for use at a fixed location within two (2) hours of a request for said deployment. The Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM) must approve any purchases of equipment not itemized in a project’s approved budget in advance of the purchase. The Sub-Recipient will, in accordance with the statewide mutual aid agreement or other emergency response purpose as specified in the “Florida Domestic Security Strategy,” ensure that all equipment purchased with these funds is used to respond to any and all incidents within its regional response area as applicable for so long as this Agreement remains in effect. Prior to requesting a response, the FDEM will take prudent and appropriate action to determine that the level or intensity of the incident is such that the specialized equipment and resources are necessary to mitigate the outcome of the incident. Allowable Equipment (OPSG) OPSG equipment is intended to be incidental to the enhanced border security operations being performed. The grant is not intended to be used to outfit or supply general equipment to SLTT law enforcement agencies. Equipment must be relatable to and justified by the operational benefit it will provide.)

Allowable Equipment Related Costs. (SHGP SHSP and UASI) The 21 allowable prevention, protection, mitigation, response, and recovery equipment categories and equipment standards for HSGP are listed on the web-based version of the Authorized Equipment List (AEL). The AEL is available at xxxxx://xxx.xxxx.xxx/authorized-equipment-list. Some equipment items require prior approval from DHS/FEMA before obligation or purchase of the items. Please reference the grant notes for each equipment item to ensure prior approval is not required or to ensure prior approval is obtained if necessary) on xxxx://xxx.xxxx.xxx/authorized-equipment-list. Unless otherwise stated, all equipment must meet all mandatory regulatory and/or DHS/FEMA-adopted standards to be eligible for purchase using these funds. In addition, recipients agencies will be responsible for obtaining and maintaining all necessary certifications and licenses for the requested equipment. Grant funds may be used for the procurement of medical countermeasures. Procurement of medical countermeasures must be conducted in collaboration with State/city/local health departments who administer Federal funds from HHS for this purpose. Procurement must have a sound threat-threat based justification with an aim to reduce the consequences of mass casualty incidents during the first crucial hours of a response. Prior to procuring pharmaceuticals, grantees must have in place an inventory management plan to avoid large periodic variations in supplies due to coinciding purchase and expiration dates. Grantees are encouraged to enter into rotational procurement agreements with vendors and distributors. Purchases of pharmaceuticals must include a budget for the disposal of expired drugs within each fiscal year’s period of performance for HSGP. The cost of disposal cannot be carried over to another FEMA grant or grant period. The equipment, goods, and supplies (“the eligible equipment”) purchased with funds provided under this agreement are for the purposes specified in “Florida’s Domestic Security Strategy”. Equipment purchased with these funds will be utilized in the event of emergencies, including, but not limited to, terrorism-related hazards. The Sub-Recipient shall place the equipment throughout the State of Florida in such a manner that, in the event of an emergency, the equipment can be deployed on the scene of the emergency or be available for use at a fixed location within two (2) hours of a request for said deployment. The Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM) must approve any purchases of equipment not itemized in a project’s approved budget in advance of the purchase. The Sub-Recipient will, in accordance with the statewide mutual aid agreement or other emergency response purpose as specified in the “Florida Domestic Security Strategy,” ensure that all equipment purchased with these funds is used to respond to any and all incidents within its regional response area as applicable for so long as this Agreement remains in effect. Prior to requesting a response, the FDEM will take prudent and appropriate action to determine that the level or intensity of the incident is such that the specialized equipment and resources are necessary to mitigate the outcome of the incident. Allowable The Sub-Recipient shall notify the FDEM Office of Domestic Preparedness at: 0000 Xxxxxxx Xxx Blvd., Tallahassee, Florida 32399 one year in advance of the expiration of the equipment's posted shelf-life or normal life expectancy or when it has been expended. The Sub-Recipient shall notify the FDEM immediately if the equipment is destroyed, lost, or stolen. Controlled Equipment (SHSP, UASI, and OPSG) OPSG equipment is intended to be incidental to the enhanced border security operations being performed. The grant is not intended to Grant funds may be used for the purchase of Controlled Equipment; however, because of the nature of the equipment the potential impact on the community, there are additional and specific requirements in order to outfit or supply general equipment acquire this equipment. Refer to SLTT law enforcement agencies. Equipment must be relatable to and justified by the operational benefit it will provideIB 407a: Use of Grant Funds for Controlled Equipment.