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28. POLITICAL ACTIVITIES Political activity of Grantee employees and officers are limited by the State Campaign Finances and Lobbying provisions of Chapter 42 .17 A RCW and the Federal Hatch Act, 5 USC 1501 -1508. No funds may be used for working for or against ballot measures or for or against the candidacy of any person for public office. 29. PREVAILING WAGE LAW The Grantee certifies that all contractors and subcontractors performing work on the project shall comply with state Prevailing Wages on Public Works, Chapter 39.12 RCW, as applicable to the project funded by this Grant, including but not limited to the filing of the "Statement of Intent to Pay Prevailing Wages " and "Affidavit of Wages Paid " as required by RCW 39 .12.040. The Grantee shall maintain records sufficient to evidence compliance with Chapter 39 .12 RCW , and shall make such records available for COMMERCE 's review upon request. 30. PROCURE MENT STANDARDS F O R F ED E RALLY FUNDED PROGRAMS A Grantee which is a local government or Indian Tribal government must establish procurement policies and procedures in accordance with 2 CFR Part 200, for all purchases funded by this Grant. A Grantee which is a nonprofit organization shall establish procurement policies in accordance with 2 CFR Part 200 , for all purchases funded by this Grant. The Grantee's procurement system should include at least the following : 1. A code or standard of conduct that shall govern the performance of its officers , employees , or agents engaged in the awarding of contracts using federal funds . 2. Procedures that ensure all procurement transactions shall be conducted in a manner to provide, to the maximum extent practical , open and free competition . 3. Minimum procedural requirements, as follows : a. Follow a procedure to assure the avo idance of purchasing unnecessary or duplicative items . b. Solicitations shall be based upon a clear and accurate description of the technical requirements of the procured items . c. Positive efforts shall be made to use small and minority-owned businesses. d. The type of procuring instrument (fixed price, cost reimbursement) shall be determined by the Grantee , but must be appropriate for the particular procurement and for promoting the best interest of the program involved . e. Contracts shall be made only with reasonable subgrantees/subcontractors who possess the potential ability to perform successfully under the terms and conditions of the proposed procurement. f. Some form of price or cost analysis should be performed in connection w ith every procurement action . g. Procurement records and files for purchases shall include all of the following: 1) Contractor selection or rejection . 2) The basis for the cost or price . 3) Justification for lack of competitive bids if offers are not obtained . h. A system for contract administration to ensure Grantee conformance with terms, conditions and specifications of this Grant, and to ensure adequate and timely follow-up of all purchases. 4. Grantee and Subgrantee/subcontractor must receive prior approval from COMMERCE for using funds from this Grant to enter into a sole source contract or a contract where only one bid or proposal is received when value of this Grant is expected to exceed $5 ,000. Prior approval requests shall include a copy of proposed contracts and any related procurement documents and justification for non-competitive procurement, if applicable. 15