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Section 1515(a) of the ARRA provides authority for any representatives of the Inspector General to examine any records or interview any employee or officers working on this contract. The Contractor is advised that representatives of the Inspector General have the authority to examine any record and interview any employee or officer of the Contractor, its subcontractors or other firms working on this contract. Section 1515 (b) further provides that nothing in this section shall be interpreted to limit or restrict in any way any existing authority of an Inspector General. Office of State Budget and Management Access to Records OERI requires that the Contractor and Subcontractor agree to allow the Office of State Budget and Management internal auditors and state agency internal auditors access to records and employees pertaining to the performance of any contract awarded by a public agency. Buy America Provision Section 1605 of the ARRA requires that iron, steel and manufactured goods used in public buildings or public works projects must be manufactured in the United States. The Contractor agrees to abide by this provision and shall maintain records of such purchases for inspections by authorized agents of the State of North Carolina and federal agencies. Wage Rate Provision (applies to all construction, alteration or repair projects) Section 1606 of the ARRA requires that all laborers and mechanics employed by Contractors and Subcontractors with funds from the ARRA shall be paid wages at rates not less than the prevailing wage rate under the Davis -Bacon Act. The Contractor agrees that be the submission of a proposal /bid in response to a solicitation funded in whole or in part with recovery funds, continuous compliance will be maintained with the Davis -Bacon Act. This applies to all construction contracts that exceed $2,000. Availability and Use of Funds Contractors understand and acknowledge that any all payment of funds or the continuation thereof is contingent upon funds provided solely by ARRA or required state matching funds. Pursuant to Section 1604 of the ARRA, Contractors agree not to undertake or make progress toward any activity using recovery funds that will lead to the development of such activity as casinos or other gambling establishments, aquariums, zoos, golf courses, swimming pools or any other activity specifically prohibited by the Recovery Act. Outsourcing outside the USA without Specific Prior Approval Provision Contractor agrees not to use any recovery funds from a contract or any other performance agreement awarded by the State of North Carolina, its agencies, or political subdivisions for outsourcing outside of the United States, without specific prior written approval from the agency issuing the contract. Federal, State and Local Tax Obligations By submission of a proposal, Contractors and subcontractors assert and self- certify that all Federal, State and local tax obligations have been or will be satisfied prior to receiving recovery funds. Anti - Discrimination and Equal Opportunity Pursuant to Section 1.7 of the guidance memorandum issued by the United States Office of Management and Budget on April 3, 2009, recovery funds must be distributed in accordance with all anti - discrimination and equal opportunity statutes, regulations, and Executive Orders pertaining to the expenditure of funds. EE , Attachment - number -1 -- __ -. -- -- F -5 Page 119