3.10.
After the final Project audit is approved by INDOT, the LPA shall, within forty-five (45) days after receipt of INDOT's invoice, make final payment to INDOT pursuant to Attachment A or INDOT shall, within forty-five (45) days after approval of the audit, refund any Project overpayment to the LPA.
IV. PROJECT FUNDS.
4.1.
INDOT will not share in the cost of the Project. INDOT will disburse funds from time to time; however, INDOT will be reimbursed by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) or the LPA. Payment will be made for the services performed under this Contract in accordance with Attachment A (Project Funds).
V. TERM AND SCHEDULE.
5.1.
Term. This Grant Agreement commences on the date approved by the State Budget Agency, and shall remain in effect for seven (7) fiscal years expiring June 30, 2033. Unless otherwise provided herein, it may be extended upon the written agreement of the PARTIES and in conformance with Ind. Code § 5-22-17-4.
VI. GENERAL PROVISIONS
6.1.
Access to Records. The LPA and its subcontractors, if any, shall maintain all books, documents, papers, accounting records, and other evidence pertaining to all costs incurred under this Contract. They shall make such materials available at their respective offices at all reasonable times during this Contract, and for three (3) years from the date of final payment under this Contract, for inspection by the State or its authorized designees. Copies shall be furnished at no cost to the State if requested.
6.2.
Assignment of Antitrust Claims. As part of the consideration for the award of this Contract, the LPA assigns to the State all right, title and interest in and to any claims the LPA now has, or may acquire, under state or federal antitrust laws relating to the products or services which are the subject of this Contract.
6.3.
Audits. The LPA acknowledges that it may be required to submit to an audit of funds paid through this Contract. Any such audit shall be conducted in accordance with IC § 5-11-1, et seq., and audit guidelines specified by the State.
The State considers the LPA to be a "Contractor" under 2 C.F.R. 200.331 for purposes of this Contract. However, if it is determined that the LPA is a "subrecipient" and if required by applicable provisions of 2 C.F.R. 200 (Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements), LPA shall arrange for a financial and compliance audit, which complies with 2 C.F.R. 200.500 et seq.
6.4.
Authority to Bind LPA. The signatory for the LPA represents that he/she has been duly authorized to execute this Contract on behalf of the LPA, and has obtained all necessary or applicable approvals to make this Contract fully binding upon the LPA when his/her signature is affixed and accepted by the State.
6.5.
Certification for Federal-Aid Contracts Lobbying Activities. The LPA certifies, by signing and submitting this Contract, to the best of its knowledge and belief that the LPA has complied with Section 1352, Title 31, U.S. Code, and specifically, that:
A.
No Federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid, by or on behalf of the LPA, to any person for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of any Federal agency, a Member of Congress, an officer or employee of Congress, or an employee of a Member of Congress in connection with the awarding of any federal