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IOWA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Cooperative Agreement
For Primary Road Project
County Black Hawk
City Waterloo
Project No. NHSN-020-6(088)--2R-07
RM-8155(789)--9D-07
Iowa DOT
Agreement No.
Staff Action No.
2026-16-051
45 - 2026 01 27
This Agreement, is entered into by and between the Iowa Department of Transportation, hereinafter
designated the "DOT", and the city of Waterloo, Iowa, a Local Public Agency, hereinafter designated the
"LPA", in accordance with Iowa Code Chapters 28E.12, 306, 306A and 313.4, as applicable;
The LPA proposes to establish or make improvements to U.S. 20 within Black Hawk County, Iowa; and
The LPA and the DOT are willing to jointly participate in said project, in the manner hereinafter provided;
and
The LPA and the DOT previously entered into the following Agreements for the above referenced project:
Funding Source
Agreement No.
Project No.
Full Execution Date
RISE
2025-R-005
RM-8155(789)--9D-07
April 30, 2025
RISE
2005-R-005-1
RM-8155(789)--9D-07
September 25, 2025
This Agreement reflects the current concept of this project which is subject to modification only by mutual
Agreement between the LPA and the DOT; and
Therefore, it is agreed as follows:
1. Project Information
a. The LPA shall be the lead local governmental agency for carrying out the provisions of this
Agreement.
b. All notices required under this Agreement shall be made in writing to the DOT's and/or the LPA's
contact person. The DOT's contact person shall be the RISE & FLAP Program Manager, Jennifer
Kolacia. The LPA's contact person shall be the City Engineer, Jamie Knutson.
c. The LPA shall be responsible for the development and completion of the following described primary
highway project:
Reconstruction of the eastbound ramps at the U.S. 20 and Ansborough Avenue interchange in
the city of Waterloo. A new roundabout will be constructed at the terminal of the ramp. See
Exhibit A for project location.
d. All storm sewers, located within DOT right of way, that are constructed as part of the project shall
become the property of the LPA, which shall be responsible for their maintenance and operations.
The LPA shall not make any connections to said storm sewers without the prior written approval of
the DOT. The LPA shall prevent use of such storm sewers as a sanitary sewer.
e. Upon completion of construction, the LPA agrees to retain ownership and jurisdiction of the following
referenced improvements as identified below. The LPA shall also assume responsibility for all future
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maintenance operations associated therewith, all at no additional expense or obligation to the DOT:
i. All work performed outside of DOT right of way.
2. Project Costs
a. The LPA was awarded a grant through the Revitalize Iowa's Sound Economy (RISE) fund by the
Transportation Commission on December 10, 2024 (Agreement No. 2025-R-005). The RISE award
was subsequently amended and approved by the Transportation Commission on May 13, 2025
(Agreement No. 2025-R-005-1).
b. The RISE funding shall be utilized towards Division 1 and Division 2 project costs (see Exhibit B).
c. The RISE funding shall be reimbursed to the LPA by the DOT at a ratio of 60% RISE funds / 40%
matching funds. The 40% matching funds for Division 1 construction costs shall be divided equally
(20% each) between the DOT and LPA, up to a maximum DOT contribution of $500,000. The LPA
shall be responsible for any remaining matching funds for Division 1 that exceed the DOT contribution
limit, all matching funds for Division 2, and 100% of the project costs for Division 3, as well as any
project costs that exceed the RISE or DOT funding limits.
3. Environmental, Right of Way, Permits, Utilities, and Other Requirements
a. The LPA shall be responsible for obtaining any necessary permits from the DOT, such as the Work
Within the Right of Way Permit, Access Connection/Entrance Permit, Utility Accommodation Permit,
Application for Approval of a Traffic Control Device, or other construction permits required for the
project prior to the start of construction. Neither the approval of funding nor the signing of this
Agreement shall be construed as approval of any required permit from the DOT.
b. The LPA shall obtain all project permits and/or approvals, when necessary, from the Iowa Department
of Cultural Affairs (State Historical Society of Iowa; State Historic Preservation Officer), Iowa
Department of Natural Resources, U.S. Coast Guard, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, and/or other
State or Federal agencies as may be required.
c. If right of way is required for the project, the LPA shall acquire the necessary right of way in
accordance with 761 Iowa Administrative Code Chapter 111, Real Property Acquisition and
Relocation Assistance. The LPA shall submit preliminary right of way plans to the DOT's Right of Way
Bureau (Property Management LPA Coordinator) for review and approval prior to the commencement
of any acquisition negotiations.
Additionally, the portions of right of way acquired for improvements to the Primary Road System shall
be acquired in the name of the State of Iowa, for the use and benefit of the DOT. The LPA shall be
responsible for closing the real estate transaction for each parcel, disbursing funds to sellers, and
obtaining all necessary documents required to clear title to the land acquired per Iowa Land Title
Standards and the current Iowa DOT Right of Way Manual. The LPA shall also be responsible for
filing all conveyance and title clearing documents with the County Recorder and shall provide the
DOT Right of Way Bureau with copies of all completed purchase agreements/contracts, deeds,
easements, condemnation documents, and acquisition plats (for State of Iowa right of way) upon
completion of the right of way activities. The LPA, or the LPA's closing agent, shall be responsible for
preparing and filing Form 1099-S (Proceeds from Real Estate Transactions) with the Internal
Revenue Service for all reportable real estate transactions pursuant to current IRS requirements.
d. If the project requires utility relocations, subject to the approval of and without expense to the DOT,
the LPA agrees to perform or cause to be performed all relocations, alterations, adjustments, or
removals of existing utility facilities, including but not limited to power, telephone lines, fiber optic
lines, natural gas pipelines, water mains and hydrants, curb boxes, utility accesses, storm water
intakes, sanitary sewers, and related poles, installations and appurtenances, whether privately or
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publicly owned, and all parking meters, traffic signals, and other facilities or obstructions which are
located within the limits of an established street or alley, and which shall interfere with construction of
the project and the clear zone. All utility relocations located within primary highway right of way shall
be accomplished in accordance with the DOT's Utility Accommodation Policy, as set forth in 761 Iowa
Administrative Code, Chapter 115.
e. Subject to the provisions hereof, the LPA, in accordance with 761 Iowa Administrative Code Chapters
150.3(1)c and 150.4(2), shall remove or cause to be removed all encroachments or obstructions in
the existing primary highway right of way. The LPA shall also prevent the erection and/or placement
of any structure or obstruction on said right of way or any additional right of way which is acquired for
this project including but not limited to private signs, buildings, pumps, and parking areas.
f. With the exception of service connections, no new or future utility occupancy of primary highway right
of way, nor any future relocations of or alterations to existing utilities within said right of way (except
service connections), shall be permitted or undertaken by the LPA without the prior written approval
of the DOT. All work shall be performed in accordance with the Utility Accommodation Policy and
other applicable requirements of the DOT.
4. Project Design
a. The LPA or its consultant shall be responsible for the design of all proposed improvements.
b. Portions of the project located within DOT right of way shall be designed in accordance with the
DOT's Design Manual, Standard Road Plans, and Standard Specifications.
c. The project plans, specifications, and engineer's cost estimate shall be prepared and certified by a
Professional Engineer licensed to practice in the State of Iowa.
d. All proposed highway or street improvements shall be designed using the American Association of
State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) "Policy on Geometric Design of Highways and
Streets" (latest edition), or other equivalent generally recognized engineering or safety standard,
criteria, or design theory.
e. The project design shall comply with the "Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Streets and
Highways", published by the U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration, and
as adopted by the DOT per 761 Iowa Administrative Code, Chapter 130.
5. Bid Letting
a. The plans, specifications, and other contract documents for each division must be submitted to the
DOT for review at least fourteen weeks prior to the project letting of each division.
b. For portions of the project let to bid, the LPA shall conduct the project bid letting in compliance with
applicable laws, ordinances, and administrative rules. The LPA shall advertise for bidders, make a
good faith effort to obtain at least three (3) bidders, hold a public letting, and award contracts for the
project work. DOT concurrence in the award must be obtained prior to the award. The LPA shall
provide the DOT file copies of project letting documents within five (5) days after the letting.
c. The LPA shall include in their Notice to Bidders that Sales Tax Exemption Certificates will be issued,
as provided for by Iowa Code section 423.3, subsection 80. The LPA shall be responsible for
obtaining the sales tax exemption certificates through the Iowa Department of Revenue and Finance.
The LPA shall issue these certificates to the successful bidder and any subcontractors to enable them
to purchase qualifying materials for the project free of sales tax.
d. The LPA shall be the contracting authority for the project.
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6. Construction and Maintenance
a. The LPA shall be responsible for the daily inspection of the project, including the compilation of a
daily log of materials, equipment, and labor used on the project.
b. The LPA shall comply with the procedures and responsibilities for materials testing and construction
inspection.
c. The work on this project shall be in accordance with the approved plans and specifications. Any
substantial modification of these plans and specifications must be approved by the DOT prior to the
modification being put into effect.
d. New lighting construction for this project shall be as provided under guidelines established in 761
Iowa Administrative Code Chapter 150. If constructed, the LPA shall accept ownership of and
responsibility for future energy and maintenance costs of those lighting units which lie within the
corporate boundaries.
e. Upon completion of the project, no changes in the physical features thereof shall be undertaken or
permitted without the prior written approval of the DOT.
f. After the project construction is complete, and prior to final acceptance of the project by the DOT, the
LPA shall furnish one set of as -built plans to the DOT's contact person.
g.
Future maintenance of the primary highway within the project area shall be carried out in accordance
with the terms and conditions contained in 761 Iowa Administrative Code Chapter 150.
7. Traffic Control
a. U.S. 20 through -traffic shall be maintained during the construction. The U.S. 20 eastbound off and on
ramps (Ramp B and Ramp D) at the Ansborough Avenue interchange shall be detoured off the
project. The detour shall be installed and maintained by the LPA. Additionally, the LPA shall be
responsible for any damages that may occur along the proposed detour route(s).
b. The LPA shall temporarily close the U.S. 20 eastbound off and on ramps at the Ansborough Avenue
interchange by formal action in accordance with Iowa Code section 306.41. The LPA shall erect and
maintain signs within its jurisdiction, consistent with Part 6 of the "Manual on Uniform Traffic Control
Devices," as necessary to direct traffic to and along said detour route during the construction period.
The LPA shall also remove said signs when the detour is discontinued. Details shall be shown on the
traffic control sheet(s) within the project plans.
c. Traffic control devices, signing, or pavement markings installed within the limits of this project shall
conform to the "Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Streets and Highways" as per 761
Iowa Administrative Code Chapter 130. The safety of the general public shall be assured through the
use of proper protective measures and devices including but not limited to fences, barricades, signs,
flood lighting, and warning lights as necessary.
8. Payments and Reimbursements
a. The LPA shall be responsible for making initial payments to the property owner(s), consultant(s), and
contractor(s) for all project costs incurred in the development and construction of the project. After
payments have been made, the LPA may submit to the DOT periodic itemized claims for
reimbursement for eligible project activities. Reimbursement claims shall include certification by a
Professional Engineer licensed to practice in the State of Iowa that all eligible project activities for
which reimbursement is requested have been paid in full and completed in substantial compliance
with the terms of this Agreement.
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b. The DOT shall reimburse the LPA for properly documented and certified claims for eligible project
costs. The DOT may withhold up to 5% of the Federal and/or state share of construction costs, either
by state warrant or by crediting other accounts from which payment may have been initially made. If
upon final audit the DOT determines the LPA has been overpaid, the LPA shall reimburse the
overpaid amount to the DOT. After the final audit or review is complete, and after the LPA has
provided all required paperwork, the DOT shall release the Federal or state funds withheld.
c. Upon completion of the project, a Professional Engineer licensed to practice in the State of Iowa shall
certify in writing to the DOT that the project activities were completed in substantial compliance with
the plans and specifications set out in this Agreement. Final reimbursement of state and/or Federal
funds shall be made only after the DOT accepts the project as complete.
9. General Provisions
a. The LPA shall maintain records, documents, and other evidence in support of the work performed
under the terms of this Agreement. All accounting practices applied and all records maintained shall
be in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and procedures. Documentation shall
be made available for inspection and audit by authorized representatives of the DOT and/or the
Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), or their designees, at all reasonable times. The LPA shall
provide copies of said records and documents to the DOT upon request. The LPA shall also require
its contractors to permit authorized representatives of the DOT and/or the FHWA to inspect all work
materials, records, and any other data with regard to Agreement related costs, revenues and
operating sources. For Federal -aid projects, such documents shall be retained for at least three (3)
years from the date of FHWA approval of the final amendment/modification to the project in the
FHWA's Fiscal Management Information System (FMIS). Upon receipt of such approval by FHWA,
the DOT shall notify the LPA of the record retention date. For State -aid projects, such documents
shall be retained for at least three (3) years from the date of receiving the final reimbursement.
b. If the LPA has completed a Flood Insurance Study (FIS) for an area which is affected by the
proposed Primary Highway project, and the FIS is modified, amended, or revised in an area affected
by the project after the date of this Agreement, the LPA shall promptly provide notice of the
modification, amendment, or revision to the DOT. If the LPA does not have a detailed FIS for an area
which is affected by the proposed Primary Highway project, and the LPA does adopt an FIS in an
area affected by the project after the date of this Agreement, the LPA shall promptly provide notice of
the FIS to the DOT.
c. In accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Acts of 1964 and Iowa Code Chapter 216 and
associated subsequent nondiscrimination laws, regulations and executive orders, the LPA shall not
discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, creed, age, sex, sexual orientation,
national origin, religion, pregnancy, or disability.
d. The LPA shall use positive efforts to solicit proposals or bids from and to utilize Targeted Small
Business (TSB) enterprises as consultants or contractors and ensure that the consultants or
contractors make positive efforts to utilize these enterprises as subconsultants, subcontractors,
suppliers or participants in the work covered by this Agreement. Efforts shall be made and
documented in accordance with Exhibit C which is attached hereto and by this reference incorporated
into this Agreement.
e. The LPA agrees to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the DOT from any action or liability arising
out of all design, construction, maintenance, placement of traffic control devices, inspection,
operation, and use of the improvements resulting from this project. This agreement to indemnify,
defend, and hold harmless applies to all aspects of the DOT's application review and approval
process, plan and construction reviews, and funding participation.
f. If any part of this Agreement is found to be void and unenforceable then the remaining provisions of
this Agreement shall remain in effect.
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g.
This Agreement is not assignable without the prior written consent of the DOT.
h. It is the intent of both (all) parties that no third party beneficiaries be created by this Agreement.
i. This Agreement, as well as the unaffected provisions of any previous agreement(s), addendum(s),
and/or amendment(s); represents the entire Agreement between the LPA and DOT regarding this
project. All previously executed agreements shall remain in effect except as amended herein. Any
subsequent change or modification to the terms of this Agreement shall be in the form of a duly
executed amendment to this document.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, each of the parties hereto has executed Agreement No. 2026-16-051 as of the
date shown opposite its signature below.
CITY OF WATERLOO:
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I, Kelley Felchle , certify that I am the Clerk of the City, and that
David Boesen , who signed said Agreement for and on behalf of the
City was duly authorized to execute the same on the 20 day of January , 20 26.
Signed by:
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IOWA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION:
By:
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Dis rict ngineer
District 2
Date January 27 , 2026 .
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END PROJECT
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EXHIBIT B
ENGINEER'S OPINION OF PROBABLE CONSTRUCTION COSTS
RM-8155(789)--9D-07
HWY 20 AND ANSBOROUGH AVE RECONSTRURCTION
WATERLOO, IOWA
November 5, 2025
Division 1
IDOT and RISE - Roundabout
Division 2
RISE - Ansborough Ave South of Roundabout
Division 3
Non -Participating - US 20 Ramp A/Gateway Signage/Detention Basin
Item
No.
Item
Code
Item
Unit
Unit Price
Quantity
Cost
Division 1
Division 2
Division 3
Total
Division 1
Division 2
Division 3
Total
I
1
2101-0850001
CLEARING AND GRUBBING
ACRE
$5,000.00
0.6
0.6
$ 3,000.00
$3,000.00
2
2102-2710070
EXCAVATION, CLASS 10, ROADWAY AND BORROW T
CY
$5.00
58108.0
4654.0
62762.0
$ 290,540.00
$ 23,270.00
$313,810.00
3
2102-2710090
EXCAVATION, CLASS 10, WASTE
CY
$8.00
41942.7
41942.7
$ 335,541.60
$335,541.60
4
2105-8425015
TOPSOIL, STRIP, SALVAGE AND SPREAD
CY
$7.00
9475.7
2490.2
436.1
12402.0
$ 66,329.90
$ 17,431.40
$ 3,052.70
$86,814.00
5
2115-0100000
MODIFIED SUBBASE
CY
$45.00
3754.1
1531.5
137.1
5422.7
$ 168,934.50
$ 68,917.50
$ 6,169.50
$244,021.50
6
2122-5190010
PAVED SHOULDER, P.C. CONCRETE, 10 IN.
SY
$55.00
760.5
97.9
858.4
$ 41,827.50
$ 5,384.50
$47,212.00
7
2301-0690203
BRIDGE APPROACH, BR-203
SY
$250.00
262.0
262.0
$ 65,500.00
$65,500.00
8
2301-1033080
STANDARD OR SLIP FORM PORTLAND CEMENT CONCRETE PAVEMENT,
CLASS C, CLASS 3 DURABILITY, 8 IN.
SY
$55.00
755.4
4063.9
4819.3
$ 41,547.00
$ 506,350.00
$ 223,514.50
$265,061.50
9
2301-1033100
STANDARD OR SLIP FORM PORTLAND CEMENT CONCRETE PAVEMENT,
CLASS C, CLASS 3 DURABILITY, 10 IN.
SY
$65.00
7790.0
240.0
8030.0
$ 15,600.00
$521,950.00
10
2401-7207010
REMOVAL OF CONCRETE
SY
$25.00
8362.0
1686.4
245.0
10293.4
$ 209,050.00
$ 42,160.00
$ 6,125.00
$257,335.00
11
2416-0100015
APRONS, CONCRETE, 15 IN. DIA.
EACH
$1,700.00
6
6
$ 10,200.00
$10,200.00
12
2416-0100024
APRONS, CONCRETE, 24 IN. DIA.
EACH
$2,000.00
8
2
10
$ 16,000.00
$ 4,000.00
$20,000.00
13
2416-0100030
APRONS, CONCRETE, 30 IN. DIA.
EACH
$2,100.00
4
4
$ 8,400.00
$8,400.00
14
2416-1160015
CULVERT, CONCRETE ENTRANCE PIPE, 15 IN. DIA.
LF
$60.00
102.0
102.0
$ 6,120.00
$6,120.00
15
2416-1240030
CULVERT, 3000D CONCRETE ROADWAY PIPE, 30 IN. DIA.
LF
$160.00
462.0
462.0
$ 73,920.00
$73,920.00
16
2435-0250900
INTAKE, SW-509
EACH
$9,500.00
15
4
19
$ 142,500.00
$ 38,000.00
$180,500.00
17
2435-0251100
INTAKE, SW-511
EACH
$7,000.00
1
1
$ 7,000.00
$7,000.00
18
2503-0114224
STORM SEWER GRAVITY MAIN, TRENCHED, REINFORCED CONCRETE
PIPE (RCP), 2000D (CLASS III), 24 IN.
LF
$150.00
1500.0
1050.0
2550.0
$ 225,000.00
$ 157,500.00
$382,500.00
19
2599-9999010
GATEWAY SIGNAGE ('LUMP SUM' ITEM)
LS
$130,000.00
1.00
1.00
$ 130,000.00
$130,000.00
20
21
LIGHTING
%
8%
8%
0%
$ 148,711.91
$ 46,543.47
$ -
$195,255.38
22
EROSION CONTROL
%
3%
3%
20%
$ 60,138.32
$ 18,850.11
$ 103,638.66
$182,627.09
23
MOBILIZATION
%
5%
$ 88,710.46
$ 31,195.85
$ 31,091.60
$150,997.90
26
CONTINGENCY
%
15%
$ 279,437.94
$ 98,266.92
$ 47,607.29
$425,312.16
27
28
DIVISION 1 ESTIMATE CONSTRUCTION COST
DIVISION 2 ESTIMATE CONSTRUCTION COST
DIVISION 3 ESTIMATE CONSTRUCTION COST
$2,435,897.53
$776,649.75
$700,530.85
TOTAL ESTIMATE CONSTRUCTION COST $3,913,078.13
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EXHIBIT C
UTILIZATION OF TARGETED SMALL BUSINESS (TSB) ENTERPRISES
ON NON-FEDERAL AID PROJECTS
(THIRD -PARTY STATE -ASSISTED PROJECTS)
In accordance with Iowa Code Section 19B.7, it is the policy of the DOT that Targeted Small Business (TSB) enterprises
shall have the maximum practicable opportunity to participate in the performance of contracts financed in whole or part
with State funds. Refer to Local Systems I.M. 5.020 for additional information.
Under this policy the LPA shall be responsible to make a positive effort to solicit bids or proposals from TSB firms and to
utilize TSB firms as contractors or consultants. The LPA shall also ensure that the contractors or consultants make
positive efforts to utilize TSB firms as subcontractors, subconsultants, suppliers, or participants in the work covered by this
agreement.
The LPA's "positive efforts" shall include, but not be limited to:
1. Obtaining the names of qualified TSB firms from the Iowa Economic Development Authority (515-348-6200) or
from its website at: https://www.iowaeda.com/small-business/targeted-small-business/
2. Notifying qualified TSB firms of proposed projects involving State funding. Notification should be made in
sufficient time to allow the TSB firms to participate effectively in the bidding or request for proposal (RFP)
process.
3. Soliciting bids or proposals from qualified TSB firms on each project, and identifying for TSB firms the availability
of subcontract work.
4. Considering establishment of a percentage goal for TSB participation in each contract that is a part of this project
and for which State funds will be used. Contract goals may vary depending on the type of project, the
subcontracting opportunities available, the type of service or supplies needed for the project, and the availability
of qualified TSB firms in the area.
5. For construction contracts:
a) Including in the bid proposals a contract provision titled "Targeted Small Business (TSB) Affirmative Action
Responsibilities on Non -Federal Aid Projects (Third -Party State -Assisted Projects)" or a similar document
developed by the LPA. This contract provision is available in Local Systems I.M. 5.020.
b) Ensuring that the awarded contractor has and shall follow the contract provisions.
6. For consultant contracts:
a) Identifying the TSB goal in the Request for Proposal (RFP), if one has been set.
b) Ensuring that the selected consultant made a positive effort to meet the established TSB goal, if any. This
should include obtaining documentation from the consultant that includes a list of TSB firms contacted; a list
of TSB firms that responded with a subcontract proposal; and, if the consultant does not propose to use a
TSB firm that submitted a subcontract proposal, an explanation why such a TSB firm will not be used.
The LPA shall provide the DOT the following documentation:
1. Copies of correspondence and replies, and written notes of personal and/or telephone contacts with any TSB
firms. Such documentation can be used to demonstrate the LPA's positive efforts and it should be placed in the
project file.
2. Bidding proposals or RFPs noting established TSB goals, if any.
3. Form 260017 "Checklist and Certification for the Utilization of Targeted Small Businesses (TSB)" shall be filled out
upon completion of each project.
https://iowadot.seamlessdocs.com/f/ChecklistandCertforUtilizationofTSBonNonFederalProjects.
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