Common use of Claims or Disputes Clause in Contracts

Claims or Disputes. Unless otherwise directed in writing by MTC, AGENCY shall continue performance under this Agreement while any matters in dispute are being resolved. Further, MTC shall pay AGENCY for any undisputed work performed by AGENCY prior to or during the resolution of the matters in dispute. In the event there is a dispute concerning the interpretation of this Agreement or any aspect of the Project that the project managers identified by MTC and AGENCY are unable to resolve, the project manager for either MTC or AGENCY may request that an ad hoc Dispute Resolution Committee (“DRC”) be convened to resolve the dispute. The DRC shall consist of two members, one appointed by the MTC Executive Director and the other appointed by the Chief Executive Officer of AGENCY. The responsibility of chairing each ad hoc DRC shall alternate between the agencies, beginning with MTC. Further, disputes between MTC and AGENCY that cannot be resolved by the DRC may be submitted to alternative dispute resolution, as agreed to by the parties. Fees and expenses of the mediator will be borne equally. 1. EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY In accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act, as amended (42 U.S.C. § 2000d); Section VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended (42 U.S.C. § 2000e); 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, for FTA-funded projects, 49 U.S.C. § 5332 and any implementing requirements that FTA may issue. AGENCY agrees that it will not, on the grounds of race, religious creed, color, national origin, age, physical disability or sex, discriminate or permit discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment. 2. DISADVANTAGED BUSINESS ENTERPRISE (DBE) POLICY It is the policy of MTC and the U.S. Department of Transportation to ensure nondiscrimination in the award and administration of DOT-assisted contracts and to create a level playing field on which disadvantaged business enterprises, as defined in 49 Code of Federal Regulations Part 26, can compete fairly for contracts and subcontracts relating to MTC’s procurement and professional services activities. AGENCY shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin or sex in the performance of the applicable Supplement. AGENCY shall carry out applicable requirements of 49 CFR Part 26 in the award and administration of DOT-assisted contracts. Failure by AGENCY to carry out these requirements is a material breach of contract, which may result in the termination of the applicable Supplement or this Agreement, or such other remedy as MTC deems appropriate. 3. TITLE VI OF THE CIVIL RIGHTS ACT OF 1964 AGENCY agrees to comply with all the requirements imposed by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C. § 2000(d)) and the regulations of the Department of Transportation issued thereunder (49 CFR Part 21). For FTA-funded projects, AGENCY further agrees to comply with the current FTA Circular 4702.1A, “Nondiscrimination Guidelines for FTA Recipients,” the U.S. DOT Order to Address Environmental Justice in Minority Populations and Low-Income Populations, and the U.S. DOT Policy Guidance Concerning Recipients’ Responsibilities to Limited English Proficient (LEP) Persons. 4. ACCESS REQUIREMENTS FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES AGENCY agrees to comply with all applicable requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), as amended, 42 U.S.C. § 12101 et seq.; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, 29 U.S.C. § 794; Section 16 of the Federal Transit Act, as amended, 49 U.S.C. § 5310(f); and their implementing regulations. 5. STATE ENERGY CONSERVATION PLAN AGENCY shall comply with all mandatory standards and policies relating to energy efficiency that are contained in the State energy conservation plan issued in compliance with the Energy Policy and Conservation Act (42 U.S.C. § 6321). 6. ALLOWABILITY OF COSTS AGENCY shall comply with the cost principles (as applicable) in Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Circulars A-87, or A-122, or 48 Code of Federal Regulations Chapter 1 Part 31, or 49 Code of Federal Regulations Part 18, or in 2 Code of Federal Regulations Parts 200 and 1201, as applicable. In addition, all subcontracts must be in accordance with 2 Code of Federal Regulations Part 200, as applicable, MTC's funding agreement with DOT and any regulations, guidelines and circulars of DOT, applicable as a result of such funding agreement. Further, all subconsultants shall agree to comply with 48 Code of Federal Regulations, Chapter 1, Part 31.

Claims or Disputes. Unless otherwise directed in writing by MTC, AGENCY shall continue performance under this Agreement while any matters in dispute are being resolved. Further, MTC shall pay AGENCY for any undisputed work performed by AGENCY prior to or during the resolution of the matters in dispute. In the event there is a dispute concerning the interpretation of this Agreement or any aspect of the Project that the project managers identified by MTC and AGENCY Project Managers are unable to resolve, the project manager Project Manager for either MTC or AGENCY may request that an ad hoc Dispute Resolution Committee (“DRC”) be convened to resolve the dispute. The DRC shall consist of two members, one appointed by the MTC Executive Director and the other appointed by the Chief Executive Officer of AGENCY. The responsibility of chairing each ad hoc DRC shall alternate between the agencies, beginning with MTC. Further, disputes between MTC and AGENCY that cannot be resolved by the DRC may be submitted to alternative dispute resolution, as agreed to by the parties. Fees and expenses of the mediator will be borne equally. 1. EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY In accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act, as amended (42 U.S.C. § 2000d); Section VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended (42 U.S.C. § 2000e); 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, for FTA-funded projects, 49 U.S.C. § 5332 and any implementing requirements that FTA may issue. AGENCY agrees that it will not, on the grounds of race, religious creed, color, national origin, age, physical disability or sex, discriminate or permit discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment. 2. DISADVANTAGED BUSINESS ENTERPRISE (DBE) POLICY It is the policy of MTC and the U.S. Department of Transportation to ensure nondiscrimination in the award and administration of DOT-assisted contracts and to create a level playing field on which disadvantaged business enterprises, as defined in 49 Code of Federal Regulations Part 26, can compete fairly for contracts and subcontracts relating to MTC’s procurement and professional services activities. AGENCY shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin or sex in the performance of the applicable Supplement. AGENCY shall carry out applicable requirements of 49 CFR Part 26 in the award and administration of DOT-assisted contracts. Failure by AGENCY to carry out these requirements is a material breach of contract, which may result in the termination of the applicable Supplement or this Agreement, or such other remedy as MTC deems appropriate. 3. TITLE VI OF THE CIVIL RIGHTS ACT OF 1964 AGENCY agrees to comply with all the requirements imposed by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C. § 2000(d)) and the regulations of the Department of Transportation issued thereunder (49 CFR Part 21). For FTA-funded projects, AGENCY further agrees to comply with the current FTA Circular 4702.1A, “Nondiscrimination Guidelines for FTA Recipients,” the U.S. DOT Order to Address Environmental Justice in Minority Populations and Low-Income Populations, and the U.S. DOT Policy Guidance Concerning Recipients’ Responsibilities to Limited English Proficient (LEP) Persons. 4. ACCESS REQUIREMENTS FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES AGENCY agrees to comply with all applicable requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), as amended, 42 U.S.C. § 12101 et seq.; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, 29 U.S.C. § 794; Section 16 of the Federal Transit Act, as amended, 49 U.S.C. § 5310(f); and their implementing regulations. 5. STATE ENERGY CONSERVATION PLAN AGENCY shall comply with all mandatory standards and policies relating to energy efficiency that are contained in the State energy conservation plan issued in compliance with the Energy Policy and Conservation Act (42 U.S.C. § 6321). 6. ALLOWABILITY OF COSTS AGENCY shall comply with the cost principles (as applicable) in Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Circulars A-87, or A-122, or 48 Code of Federal Regulations Chapter 1 Part 31, or 49 Code of Federal Regulations Part 18, or in 2 Code of Federal Regulations Parts 200 and 1201, as applicable. In addition, all subcontracts must be in accordance with 2 Code of Federal Regulations Part 200, as applicable, MTC's funding agreement with DOT and any regulations, guidelines and circulars of DOT, applicable as a result of such funding agreement. Further, all subconsultants shall agree to comply with 48 Code of Federal Regulations, Chapter 1, Part 31.