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meet client needs, the Contractor shall submit a written request for an Average Cost Waiver or a Materials Cost Waiver to the Grantee for approval. Section 5: Schedule of Implementation. The Contractor agrees that a minimum of 46 dwelling units are to be weatherized during the grant period defined in Part I, Section 3. In addition, the Contractor agrees that if the rate of completion of weatherized units fails to a level that will prevent the Contractor from utilizing the full amount of funds provided under this contract, then the Contractor will notify the Grantee of such a situation and allow the renegotiation of the contract to a funding level consistent with the Contractor's current rate of production. In the event that the Contractor receives an approved Average Cost Waiver from the Grantee, the minimum unit requirement shall be adjusted accordingly. Section 6: Tentative Allocations. Ail weatherization grant funds allocated within the State of North Carolina are tentative and are based on the Contractor's ability to imnplement the Weatherization Program in accordance with prescribed guidelines as set forth by the Grantee. This shall include: (1) the execution of weatherization activities in a sound, economical, and efficient manner to the satisfaction of the Grantee as determined by monitoring and evaluation visits by the Grantee, or its representatives; (2) the operator's ability to secure and maintain adequate labor support to carry out weatherization activities; and (3) the submission of required financial and program reports when due. No Contractor shall be funded until (1) it has proper administrative and support mechanisms to effectively implement the weatherization program; this shall include, but not be limited to supervisory personnel, adequate storage facilities, labor; (2) it has expended its current allocation, or has insufficient funds to continue Program activities; and (3) all required reports have been submitted to the Grantee. The Contractor agrees that performance based on the above conditions is of the utmost importance and further that failure to meet the conditions of Part III, Sections 5 and 6, as determined by the Grantee, shall be considered a breach of this agreement and shall result in contract termination. Any unexpended funds shall be withdrawn from the Contractor and redistributed to other program Contractors. Section 7: Trainin~ and Technical Assistance. The Grantee shall provide Statewide conferences, seminars, or other instructional activities for the Contractor for the purpose of training and on-site assistance in implementing the Program. Section 8: Approach to Weatherization. The Project Retro-Tech Job Book shall be used to determine weatherization measures necessary to make eligible dwelling units more energy efficient. This Job Book shall be completed on each unit certified for weatherization prior to actual work. Section 9: Final Inspection Prior to reporting a dwelling unit as complete, the Contractor shall assure that a final inspection is performed and shall certify that applicable work has been completed in a satisfactory manner and in accordance with the priorities determined by the Project Retro-Tech Job Book.