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SPECIAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS <br /> INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT <br /> FEDERAL FUNDS <br /> 14. POLITICAL ACTIVITIES <br /> Political activity of Grantee's employees and officers are limited by the.State Campaign Finances and <br /> Lobbying provisions of Chapter 42.17A RCW and the Federal Hatch Act, 5 USC 1501 - 1508. <br /> No funds may be used for working for or against ballot measures or for or against the candidacy of any <br /> person for public office. <br /> 15. POTENTIAL FRAUD,WASTE, ABUSE AND SIMILAR MISCONDUCT <br /> The Grantee agrees to promptly refer to the Department of Justice Office of the Inspector General(OIG) <br /> any credible evidence that a principal, employee, agent, subgrantee, or other person has, in connection <br /> with funds under this award–(1)submitted a claim that violates the False Claims Act; or(2)committed <br /> a criminal or civil violation of laws pertaining to fraud, conflict of interest, bribery, gratuity, or similar <br /> misconduct. <br /> Potential fraud, waste, abuse, or misconduct involving or relating to funds under this award should be <br /> reported to the OIG by—(1) mail directed to: Office of the Inspector General, U.S. Department of <br /> Justice, Investigations Divisions, 950 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W. Room 4706,Washington, DC 20530; <br /> (2) email to: oio.hotline(a�usdoi_gov_; and/or(3) the DOJ OIG hotline: (800) 869-4499 (phone) or (202) <br /> 616-9881 (fax). <br /> 16. PROCUREMENT STANDARDS FOR FEDERALLY FUNDED PROGRAMS <br /> The Grantee must establish procurement policies and procedures in accordance with 2 C.F.R. Part <br /> 200, for all purchases funded by this Grant. <br /> The Grantee's procurement system should include at least the following: <br /> A. A code or standard of conduct that shall govern the performance of its officers, employees, or <br /> agents engaged in the awarding of Grants using federal funds. <br /> B. Procedures that ensure all procurement transactions shall be conducted in a manner to provide,to <br /> the maximum extent practical, open and free competition. <br /> C. Minimum procedural requirements, as follows: <br /> 1. Follow a procedure to assure the avoidance of purchasing unnecessary or duplicative items. <br /> 2. Solicitations shall be based upon a clear and accurate description of the technical requirements <br /> of the procured items. <br /> 3. Positive efforts shall be made to use small and minority-owned businesses. <br /> 4. The type of procuring instrument (fixed price, cost reimbursement) shall be determined by the <br /> Grantee, but must be appropriate for the particular procurement and for promoting the best <br /> interest of the program involved. <br /> 5. Subgrants shall be made only with reasonable Subgrantees who possess the potential ability <br /> to perform successfully under the terms and conditions of the proposed procurement. <br /> 6. Some form of price or cost analysis should be performed in connection with every procurement <br /> action. <br /> 7. Procurement records and files for purchases shall include all of the following: <br /> a. Grantees selection or rejection. <br /> b. The basis for the cost or price. <br /> c. Justification for lack of competitive bids if offers are not obtained. <br /> 7 <br />