(3)
Are necessary and reasonable for proper and efficient accomplishment of project objectives and meet the other criteria for allowable costs in the applicable cost principles cited in 49 CFR 18.22;
(4)
Are included in the approved budget, or amendment thereto; and
(5)
Were not incurred prior to FHWA authorization.
II.
Billings.
A.
Billing:
1.
When INDOT awards and enters into a contract (i.e., construction, utility, and/or railroad) on behalf of the LPA, INDOT will invoice the LPA for its share of the costs. The LPA shall pay the invoice within thirty (30) calendar days from date of INDOT's billing.
2.
The LPA understands time is of the essence regarding the Project timeline and costs and delays in payment may cause substantial time delays and/or increased costs for the Project.
3.
If the LPA has not paid the full amount due within sixty (60) calendar days past the due date, INDOT shall be authorized to cancel all contracts relating to this Contract, including the contracts listed in II.A.1 of Attachment A and/or proceed in accordance with I.C. 8-14-1-9 to compel the Auditor of the State of Indiana to make a mandatory transfer of funds from the LPA's allocation of the Motor Vehicle Highway Account to INDOT's account.
4.
Federal funds on projects which have not been billed for a twelve (12) month period are considered inactive and must be removed from the project in accordance with 2 CFR 200. To receive federal funding within the twelve (12) month period, INDOT must receive a billing within nine (9) months. See https://www.in.gov/indot/doing-business-with-indot/local-public-agency-programs/.
III.
Repayment Provisions.
If for any reason, INDOT is required to repay to FHWA the sum or sums of federal funds paid to the LPA or on behalf of the LPA under the terms of this Contract, then the LPA shall repay to INDOT such sum or sums within thirty (30) days after receipt of a billing from INDOT. If the LPA has not paid the full amount due within sixty (60) calendar days past the due date, INDOT may proceed in accordance with I.C. 8-14-1-9 to compel the Auditor of the State of Indiana to make a mandatory transfer of funds for the LPA's allocation of the Motor Vehicle Highway Account to INDOT's account until the amount due has been repaid.