UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR BUREAU OF RECLAMATION

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Page 29 of 50 bonding policy and requirements of the non -Federal entity provided that the Federal awarding agency or pass -through entity has made a determination that the Federal interest is adequately protected. If such a determination has not been made, the minimum requirements must be as follows: (a) A bid guarantee from each bidder equivalent to five percent of the bid price. The "bid guarantee" must consist of a firm commitment such as a bid bond, certified check, or other negotiable instrument accompanying a bid as assurance that the bidder will, upon acceptance of the bid, execute such contractual documents as may be required within the time specified. (b) A performance bond on the part of the contractor for 100 percent of the contract price. A "performance bond" is one executed in connection with a contract to secure fulfillment of all the contractor's obligations under such contract. (c) A payment bond on the part of the contractor for 100 percent of the contract price. A "payment bond" is one executed in connection with a contract to assure payment as required by law of all persons supplying labor and material in the execution of the work provided for in the contract. 200.326 Contract provisions. The non -Federal entity's contracts must contain the applicable provisions described in Appendix 11 to Part 200—Contract Provisions for non -Federal Entity Contracts Under Federal Awards. 4. EQUIPMENT (2 CFR 200.313) See also 200.439 Equipment and other capital expenditures. (a) Title. Subject to the obligations and conditions set forth in this section, title to equipment acquired under a Federal award will vest upon acquisition in the non -Federal entity. Unless a statute specifically authorizes the Federal agency to vest title in the non -Federal entity without further obligation to the Federal Government, and the Federal agency elects to do so, the title must be a conditional title. Title must vest in the non -Federal entity subject to the following conditions: (1) Use the equipment for the authorized purposes of the project during the period of performance, or until the property is no longer needed for the purposes of the project. (2) Not encumber the property without approval of the Federal awarding agency or pass - through entity. (3) Use and dispose of the property in accordance with paragraphs (b), (c) and (e) of this section. Agreement No. R19AP00131 Agreement Tmplate 20C-31 `03 12 019)