in writing of its inability to obtain or maintain such permits, licenses, approvals, waivers, and
<br />exemptions. Said inability shall be cause for termination of this Agreement.
<br />19. SEVERABILITY
<br />In the event that one or more of the phrases, sentences, clauses, paragraphs or sections
<br />contained in this Agreement shall be declared invalid or unenforceable by valid judgment or decree
<br />of a court of competent jurisdiction, such invalidity or unenforceability shall not affect any of the
<br />remaining phrases, sentences, clauses, paragraphs or sections of this Agreement, which shall be
<br />interpreted to carry out the intent of the parties hereunder.
<br />20. CERTIFICATIONS
<br />a. Debarment and Suspension. Contractor will comply, and all its subcontractors will
<br />comply, with applicable federal suspension and debarment regulations including, but not limited
<br />to, Executive Orders 12549 and 12689, and 2 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) §200.212 and
<br />codified in 2 CFR Part 200.
<br />b. Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. All recipients of federal funds must
<br />comply with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (The Act). Therefore, the federal funds
<br />recipient pursuant to the requirements of The Act hereby gives assurance that no otherwise
<br />qualified disabled person shall, solely by reason of disability be excluded from the participation
<br />in, be denied the benefits of or be subject to discrimination, including discrimination in
<br />employment, in any program or activity that receives or benefits from federal financial assistance.
<br />Contractor agrees it will ensure that requirements of The Act shall be included in any agreements
<br />with and be binding on all of its subcontractors, assignees, or successors.
<br />C. Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA). Contractor must comply with all
<br />requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), as applicable.
<br />d. Lobbying and Political Activity. None of the funds, materials, property, or services
<br />provided directly or indirectly under this Agreement shall be used for any partisan political
<br />activity, or to further the election or defeat of any candidate for public office, or otherwise in
<br />violation of the provisions of the "Hatch Act".
<br />e. Contractor will comply, and all its subcontractors will comply, with all applicable
<br />lobbying prohibitions and laws, including those found in United States Code Title 31, § 1352, et
<br />seq., and agrees that none of the funds provided under this award may be expended by the
<br />Contractor to pay any person to influence, or attempt to influence an officer or employee of any
<br />agency, a Member of Congress, an officer or employee of Congress, or an employee of a Member
<br />of Congress in connection with any federal action concerning the award or renewal of any federal
<br />contract, grant, loan, or cooperative agreement.
<br />f Contractor will comply, and all its subcontractors will comply, with all
<br />requirements of the Byrd Anti -Lobbying Amendment (31 U.S.C. 1352), as applicable. Contractors
<br />who apply or bid for an award of more than $100,000 shall file the required certification regarding
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