Common use of Consulting (Application Assistance) Fees Clause in Contracts

Consulting (Application Assistance) Fees. 11.11 Any fees charged by a consultant for preparation of the Application, either directly or as an addition to the cost basis of the grant-funded vehicle, equipment, or engine, are the sole responsibility of the PERFORMING PARTY or the vendor and are not an allowable cost under this Agreement. All purchase decisions must be based on sound business practices and arm’s length bargaining. It is generally considered acceptable for an applicant to accept assistance from a vendor or an agent of a vendor in preparing the Application, as long as any decision by the applicant to purchase the grant-funded vehicle or equipment from that vendor is made independently and meets the other reasonableness provisions in the grant contract. However, if the consultant is paid directly by the applicant to complete the Application or to act as the PERFORMING PARTY’s agent for the grant process, purchases of Grant Equipment from an entity in which the consultant has an interest will not normally be considered appropriate by the TCEQ under the reasonableness requirements of this Agreement.

Consulting (Application Assistance) Fees. 11.11 Any fees charged by a consultant for preparation of the Application, either directly or as an addition to the cost basis of the grant-funded vehicle, equipment, or engine, are the sole responsibility of the PERFORMING PARTY or the vendor and are not an allowable cost under this Agreement. All purchase decisions must be based on sound business practices and arm’s length bargaining. It is generally considered acceptable for an applicant to accept assistance from a vendor or an agent of a vendor in preparing the Application, as long as any decision by the applicant to purchase the grant-funded vehicle or equipment from that vendor is made independently and meets the other reasonableness provisions in the grant contract. However, if the consultant is paid directly by the applicant to complete the Application or and to act as the PERFORMING PARTY’s agent for the grant process, purchases of Grant Equipment from an entity in which the consultant has an interest will not normally be considered appropriate by the TCEQ under the reasonableness requirements of this Agreement.

Consulting (Application Assistance) Fees. 11.11 11.12 Any fees charged by a consultant for preparation of the Application, either directly or as an addition to the cost basis of the grant-funded vehicle, equipment, or engine, are the sole responsibility of the PERFORMING PARTY or the vendor and are not an allowable cost under this Agreement. All purchase decisions must be based on sound business practices and arm’s length bargaining. It is generally considered acceptable for an applicant to accept assistance from a vendor or an agent of a vendor in preparing the Application, as long as any decision by the applicant to purchase the grant-funded vehicle or equipment from that vendor is made independently and meets the other reasonableness provisions in the grant contract. However, if the consultant is paid directly by the applicant to complete the Application or and to act as the PERFORMING PARTY’s agent for the grant process, purchases of Grant Equipment from an entity in which the consultant has an interest will not normally be considered appropriate by the TCEQ under the reasonableness requirements of this Agreement.

Consulting (Application Assistance) Fees. 11.11 10.11 Any fees charged by a consultant for preparation of the Application, either directly or as an addition to the cost basis of the grant-funded vehicle, equipment, or engine, are the sole responsibility of the PERFORMING PARTY or the vendor and are not an allowable cost under this Agreement. All purchase decisions must be based on sound business practices and arm’s length bargaining. It is generally considered acceptable for an applicant to accept assistance from a vendor or an agent of a vendor in preparing the Application, as long as any decision by the applicant to purchase the grant-funded vehicle or equipment from that vendor is made independently and meets the other reasonableness provisions in the grant contract. However, if the consultant is paid directly by the applicant to complete the Application or and to act as the PERFORMING PARTY’s agent for the grant process, purchases of Grant Equipment from an entity in which the consultant has an interest will not normally be considered appropriate by the TCEQ under the reasonableness requirements of this Agreement.