SIGNED CSA MUNI REVISED PHASE 1B 10222020.PDF

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File: RD-12940 
AGREEMENT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF SRP FACILITIES 
This Agreement for construction, modification or relocation of SRP irrigation facilities 
(“Agreement”) is entered into between the Salt River Valley Water Users’ Association, a 
corporation organized under the laws of the Territory of Arizona, (“SRP”), and the 
Maricopa County Department of Transportation, an Arizona municipal corporation 
(“MCDOT”).  SRP and MCDOT may be referred to as “Party”, or collectively as “Parties”. 
WHEREAS, MCDOT has requested that SRP irrigation facilities be modified or relocated 
to accommodate certain improvement or other development needs of MCDOT for MC85 
Phase 1B of the 111th Avenue To 75th Avenue improvements located at Buckeye Rd, 91st 
Ave to 95th Ave, and; from Pima Street on 91st Ave to ¼ mile north of Buckeye Road. 
WHEREAS, SRP is willing to construct such accommodation, in whole or in part, or to 
permit the MCDOT to construct such accommodation in whole or in part (“Work”) with 
certain conditions. 
THEREFORE, in consideration of the matters described herein and of the mutual benefits 
and obligations set forth herein, SRP and MCDOT agree as follows: 
1) SRP shall perform the Work listed on the Construction Bid Summary Section I, and
optional Section II, if offered by SRP and selected by MCDOT.  The Construction
Bid Summary is attached hereto as Exhibit A.  The Work is further detailed in SRP’s
Plans & Specifications, which are attached hereto as Exhibit B.
2) MCDOT shall select the desired option below by checking the box.
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OPTION A - Work that must be performed by SRP.  MCDOT shall pay
SRP’s actual costs not to exceed the estimated amount of $_______ as set forth in
Section I of the Exhibit A without prior written authorization.
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OPTION B - Work that must be performed by SRP and optional pipeline
construction by SRP.  MCDOT shall pay SRP’s actual costs not to exceed the
estimated amount of $3,154,847.00 as set forth in Sections I and II of Exhibit A
without prior written authorization.
3) a. 
SRP voluntarily agrees to use commercially reasonable efforts to comply with
49 U.S.C. 5323(j) and 49 C.F.R. Part 661 and 663 which provide that Federal funds
may not be obligated unless steel, iron, and manufactured products used in FTA-
funded projects are produced in the United States.
Regulations: 1). 49 U.S.C Chapter 53, specifically, Sect. 5323 (j), Buy America
Regulations 49 C.F.R part 661, and pre award and post-delivery audits 49 C.F.R
part 663;

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Guidance: 1). FTA’s Buy America Audit Handbook, 2). OP 36 Buy America 
Review. FTA’s guidelines, regulations, handbooks, and examples are posted on the 
FTA’s website. 
 
b. If SRP is unclear regarding its obligations under this provision, SRP may seek 
clarification from MCDOT  by giving MCDOT written notice of inquiry as soon as 
reasonably practicable after discovery of the issue.  Such requests are limited to 
only (i) the items SRP cannot find a source to make a qualifying Buy America 
purchase, (ii) items that SRP can find a source to make a qualifying Buy America 
purchase, but the lead time for such purchase may unreasonably impact the Project 
Schedule, and (iii) SRP is unable in good faith to determine whether the Buy 
America requirements apply to a particular item. MCDOT will respond to the 
inquiry in writing within 5 working days. MCDOT’s response will include 
MCDOT’s recommendation to SRP on how to proceed, but MCDOT will not direct 
SRP’s activities. SRP shall not be responsible for delays in performance to the 
extent caused by MCDOT recommendations or delays in MCDOT providing such 
recommendations. 
 
c. As soon as practicable following the execution of this Agreement, SRP will 
provide to MCDOT a list of materials that do not comply with Buy America and an 
estimated cost of purchasing such materials.  MCDOT will acknowledge receipt of 
this statement but will not make judgment as to the validity of the statement. 
 
d. MCDOT agrees, if it is determined that materials used are not in compliance 
with Buy America requirements, the maximum SRP liability will be no more than 
150 percent of the price attributable to the materials that are not in compliance with 
Buy America requirements; provided, however, that if SRP has sought clarification 
of the material requirement under the provisions of paragraph (b) above, and has 
followed MCDOT’s written recommendations, SRP shall have no liability. 
 
e. MCDOT understands that SRP’s compliance with the Buy America Act may 
result in longer lead times for ordering materials, vendor-prescribed minimum 
purchase quantities, and higher material costs.  SRP will pass on to MCDOT any 
additional costs it incurs as a result of SRP’s compliance with the Buy America 
Act, and SRP will not be liable for schedule delays caused by longer lead times.  If 
there is a minimum purchase quantity requirement, SRP shall deliver and transfer 
title to excess materials to MCDOT at agreed locations within the Phoenix 
metropolitan area at no additional cost to MCDOT. 
 
f. SRP shall not be responsible for delays caused by changes in the Project Design 
made by or at the direction of MCDOT. 
 
4) MCDOT shall perform any Work not included in the Work to be performed by SRP 
and comply with following conditions:

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a. MCDOT shall obtain such other licenses, permits, and agreements as required 
by any governing bodies having jurisdiction over the location which is the 
subject hereof. 
 
b. Construction shall not commence until receipt of SRP’s Notice to Proceed.  
 
c. MCDOT shall notify the SRP inspector and request a dry-up, if necessary, to 
perform the Work. SRP cannot assure a dry-up, which may only be possible 
for brief periods and certain times of the year.  
 
d. MCDOT shall indemnify,  hold harmless, release and defend SRP, the United 
States of America (USA), the Salt River Valley Water Users’ Association 
(Association) and each and every one of the members of their respective 
governing bodies, their officers, agents and employees (the “Indemnified 
Parties”) for, from and against any and all claims, demands, suits, costs of 
defense, reasonable attorneys’ fees, witness fees of any type, losses, damages, 
expenses, fines, penalties, and liabilities (collectively, “Losses”) for injury to 
or death of any person or persons, including employees of SRP or of MCDOT 
or its subcontractors, or damage to property, including property of SRP or of 
MCDOT or its subcontractors, to which the Indemnified Parties may be put or 
subjected by reason of any act or omission on the part of MCDOT, any 
subcontractor or supplier of MCDOT, or any of the directors, officers, 
partners, members, managers, agents, servants or employees of MCDOT, or 
of its subcontractors or suppliers. MCDOT ’s obligations under this Section 
shall extend to Losses resulting from or arising out of the inability of any 
irrigation structure constructed or modified pursuant to this Agreement to 
contain or dispose of water entering the structure from a source other than 
SRP, the Association or the USA.  MCDOT’s obligations under this Section 
shall extend to the Indemnified Parties where they, or any one of them, are 
allegedly concurrently negligent with City, any subcontractor or supplier of 
MCDOT, or any of the directors, officers, partners, members, managers, 
agents, servants or employees of MCDOT, or of its subcontractors or 
suppliers, in causing or contributing to the liability causing event. MCDOT 
shall also indemnify and hold harmless (and, upon notice so requiring from 
SRP, also defend) the Indemnified Parties for, from and against any and all 
Losses for contractual claims arising out of MCDOT’s agreements with third 
parties.  MCDOT understands and agrees that MCDOT enters upon the 
property of the USA, Association and/or SRP at MCDOT’s own risk.   
 
e. MCDOT warrants that construction shall conform to SRP plans and 
specifications and be free from defects in material and workmanship.  If 
defect in materials or workmanship or other non-conformance with plans 
and specifications appears within one year from the date of SRP acceptance, 
and SRP so notifies MCDOT within a reasonable time after its discovery, 
MCDOT shall correct the non-conformity at MCDOT’s sole cost and 
expense within thirty (30) calendar days of notice by SRP, unless correction

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of the non-conformity cannot reasonably be accomplished within 30 days, 
in which case MCDOT shall commence correction efforts within 15 days of 
notice from SRP and diligently prosecute such efforts to completion.  If 
MCDOT fails to correct the non-conformity within the time period specified 
by SRP, SRP may correct the non-conformity and  MCDOT will pay for the 
cost of performing the Work. 
f. In the event the MCDOT is unable to complete its Work, SRP shall have the 
right, but not be obligated, to complete the Work by whatever method SRP 
deems appropriate.  This includes providing or obtaining any labor, 
materials or equipment and perform any part of the incomplete Work or 
Work that must be redone.  The cost of completing the Work, along with 
reasonable administrative charges or other damages caused by delays in 
completing the Work shall be charged to MCDOT. 
5) Changes to the plans and specifications may only be made by SRP.  SRP shall 
provide MCDOT with prior written notice of any changes in costs.  MCDOT shall 
agree in writing to any changes in cost to the MCDOT.  
 
6) This Agreement shall be governed in all respects by the laws of the state of Arizona. 
 
7) Either Party may terminate this Agreement at any time by providing thirty (30) days 
written notice to the other Party.  In the event MCDOT desires to terminate this 
Agreement prior to the completion of SRP’s work, MCDOT shall reimburse SRP 
for the actual costs incurred as well as reasonable costs required to restore the 
facilities of SRP, the USA or the Salt River Project Agricultural Improvement and 
Power District. 
 
8) If MCDOT’s sub-contractor(s) file a lien against the premises where the Work and 
services are being performed, MCDOT  shall, at its own expense, promptly take any 
and all action necessary to cause any such lien to be released or discharged.  If 
MCDOT does not satisfy the lien in a prompt manner, SRP may satisfy the amount 
of the lien and then MCDOT shall reimburse SRP for the amounts paid in settling 
the lien. 
 
9) In the event of dispute involving the terms of this Agreement or an allegation of 
material breach by either Party, the Parties reserve all rights and remedies, arising 
by law or equity, but shall waive any right to demand a trial by jury in an action 
commenced in court with respect to any legal proceeding arising out of or relating 
to this Agreement. 
 
10) No Waiver.  The failure of SRP to insist upon strict performance of any of the terms 
and conditions hereof, or its delay or failure to exercise any rights or remedies 
provided herein by law, or its failure to properly notify MCDOT in the event of 
breach, shall not release MCDOT from any of the obligations of this Agreement and 
shall not be deemed a waiver of any rights of SRP to insist upon strict performance 
hereof.

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11) This Agreement is subject to the provisions of ARIZ. REV. STAT. § 38-511. 
 
12) This Agreement is subject to the provisions of ARIZ. REV. STAT. § 42-17106. 
 
13)  Notices: 
 
If to MCDOT: 
MCDOT 
Ms. Kelly Roy 
2901 W Durango St 
Phoenix, AZ 85009      
 
If to SRP:  
SRP  
Attn: Ms. Teresa Pond 
Manager, Water Engineering 
MS SSW 303 
P.O. Box 52025 
Phoenix, Arizona 85072-2025 
 
14) This Agreement is binding upon the Parties hereto, and their respective successors 
and assigns. 
 
15) All data, regardless of form, including originals, images and reproductions, prepared 
by, obtained by, or transmitted to SRP in connection with this Agreement is 
confidential, proprietary information owned by the MCDOT.  Except as specifically 
provided in this Agreement, SRP shall not disclose data generated in the 
performance of the services to any third person without the prior written consent of 
the MCDOT, or its designee. 
 
16)  In the event there is a breach of this Agreement, the prevailing Party to litigation 
shall be entitled to its reasonable attorney’s fees and court costs. It is further 
understood and agreed that in the event any dispute arises regarding this Agreement 
or the terms and conditions hereof, the sole venue for litigation regarding this 
Agreement shall be in the Courts of Maricopa County, Arizona. 
 
17) This Agreement represents the entire agreement of the Parties and supersedes all 
negotiations, representations, prior discussions or preliminary agreements between 
the Parties. No statements, warranties or representations of any kind not created in 
this Agreement shall in any way bind the Parties. This Agreement can only be 
changed or modified by a writing signed by all of the Parties hereto. 
 
18) No term or provision of this Agreement that is determined by a court of competent 
jurisdiction to be invalid or unenforceable shall affect the validity or enforceability 
of the remaining terms and provisions of this Agreement. Any term found to be

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1) the Agreement.
2) This Agreement is not intended to constitute, create, give rise to, or otherwise
recognize a joint venture, partnership or formal business association or organization
of any kind, and the rights and obligations of the Parties shall be only those expressly
set forth in this Agreement.  The Parties agree that no individual performing under
this Agreement on behalf of SRP will be considered a MCDOT employee, and that
no rights of MCDOT  civil service, MCDOT retirement or MCDOT personnel rules
shall accrue to such individual.  SRP shall have total responsibility for all salaries,
wages, bonuses, retirement, withholdings, workers’ compensation, other employee
benefits, and all taxes and premiums appurtenant thereto concerning such
individuals and shall save and hold harmless the MCDOT with respect thereto.
3) SRP shall comply with all existing and subsequently enacted federal, state and local
laws, ordinances, codes, and regulations that are, or become applicable to this
Agreement. If a subsequently enacted law imposes substantial additional costs on
SRP, a request for an amendment may be submitted.
4) This Agreement is in the nature of a personal services agreement and SRP shall have
no power to assign its rights and obligations under this Agreement without the prior
written consent of the MCDOT.  Any attempt to assign without such prior written
consent shall be void.
5) This Agreement is may be canceled by MCDOT for a conflict of interest pursuant
to Arizona Revised Statutes §38-511.
IN WITNESS HEREOF, each Party has caused the execution of this Agreement by the 
undersigned, who is vested with authority to bind such Party to the terms and conditions 
herein. 
“SRP”  
Salt River Valley Water Users’ 
Association, an Arizona corporation 
“MCDOT” 
Maricopa County Department of 
Transportation, an Arizona municipal 
corporation 
_____________________________ 
James M. Pratt 
Associate General Manager & Chief 
Customer Executive 
Customer Operations 
______________________________ 
MCDOT Representative 
______________________________ 
Date Signed 
______________________________ 
Title of Representative 
______________________________ 
Date Signed 
10/22/2020

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