ii. If sucr~ ; :,imp arises that "trainees" cannot be fo w~~~un the local community, use of <br /> the pilot crew will be terminated until such a time that new trainees are available. <br /> IX. Term of Agreement. This agreement shall become effective on the date of signature of the BLM <br /> Assistance Officer and shall remain in effect through September 30, 2008, unless terminated in <br /> accordance with the provisions of 43 CFR Subpart C, Section 12.84. <br /> X. Task Orders (TO). <br /> A. Issuance. If any TOs are issued they will be issued in writing by the Assistance Officer <br /> and must be signed by both the authorized responsible official and the AO to be effective. <br /> It is anticipated that a quarterly TO will be issued to each entity to maintain fund accountability. <br /> B. Contents. A TO will contain: <br /> 1. The specifications or statement of work which specifies what will be performed under <br /> this TO. A list of <br /> any deliverable items that is required. <br /> 2. Reimbursements techniques. These will be based on an appropriate methodology for <br /> the described task, which may include hourly rates, and/or contract bid rates or other. <br /> Payments to the City will be in accordance with Section XI, Financial Support, and <br /> Section XII, Payments, of this agreement and applicable OMB and Treasury <br /> Regulations. <br /> 3. Any necessary drawings and/or location maps. <br /> 4. The delivery schedule or completion time which has been negotiated based on the <br /> level of difficulty, site location, etc. <br /> 5. A detailed budget submitted on form SF-424A & B, Budget Information - Non- <br /> construction Programs or SF 424 C & D for construction work, with a NTE amount <br /> for the task. <br /> 6. Any other detail or information necessary. <br /> 7. Any compliances necessary to perform the task (i.e., NEPA, ESA, etc.) <br /> <br /> XI. Financial Support. <br /> A. Obligation of funds under this agreement shall be accomplished by issuance of TOs. The <br /> City hereby releases the BLM from all liability due to failure of Congress to appropriate funds <br /> for this agreement. <br /> B, Funds obligated for a specific TO but not expended in that FY can be carried forward and <br /> expended in the subsequent FY. <br /> C. TOs will specify the NTE amounts. The BLM shall not be obligated to pay for nor shall <br /> the City be obligated to perform any effort that will require the expenditure of Federal funds <br /> above the NTE amount specified in that TO. <br /> D. Cost sharing for this agreement shall be in accordance with 43 CFR, Subpart C, Section <br /> 12.64. <br /> 9 <br /> <br />