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However, this  \nguide and supplemental templates can serve as a reference to sub-recipient about the recommended elements ofa  \nvendor contract or agreement.  \n*The word “agreement” used throughout this document equates to letter of agreement or contract for contractor or vendor,  \nwhich are two variations of an “agreement” made between two or more parties.  \nAn agreement may include:  \n• Name the parties and provide an address, phone number, and contact name for any official notice or act between the parties  \n• Set forth the mutual undertakings ofthe parties (what it is each party is going to do)  \n• Describe the Scope of Services  \n• Set forth compensation terms, if any, how much, when paid, etc.  \n• Describe a term of agreement, if the agreement is going to cover a specific period of time  \n• Describe how parties can terminate the agreement  \n• Describe what happens at termination  \n• Provide for any representations, warranties, indemnification, hold harmless, etc.  \n• Describe what might constitute a breach and provide for remedies in the event of breach  \n• Describe a dispute resolution process –mediation, arbitration or litigation  \n• Describe what law applies, including if certain state or federal specific laws apply  \nAdditional recommendations:  \n• Include budget expenditure form (template provided)  \n• Include budget narrative (template provided)  \n• Include vendor information form (template provided)  \n• Include cover letter  \n• Avoid “grant” language in the agreement (e.g.“grant”,“sub-grant”,“grantee”,“grant funds”)  \n• Include National Service Criminal History Check requirement language (if applicable)  \n• Include billing requirements, due dates and process (if applicable)  \n• Include time sheet requirements, due dates and process (time sheet template provided) (if applicable)  \n• Eligibility and how to count SIF beneficiaries for data collection and reporting (if applicable)  \nSIF Sub-Grantee Contractor/Vendor Agreement Guide Last update 9/20/16  \nSIF sub-grantee process for vendor contracts and agreements:  \n1. Sub-grantee initiates a “draft” agreement, using their own process or using the template provided  \n2. Sub-grantee drafts additional attachments that may accompany the agreement  \n3. Sub-grantee submits the draft agreement and attachments to the SIF Project Manager  \n4. Project Manager reviews draft agreement for compliance and notifies sub-grantee of any changes.  \na. If no changes, Project Manager notifies sub-grantee that they can move forward with the process.  \n5. Sub-grantee drafts cover letter to accompany agreement and attachments.  \n6. Sub-grantee prepares packets to be mailed to Contractor or Vendor with the recommended items:  \na. 2 signed copies of agreement  \nb. Signed cover letter  \nc. Vendor information form  \nd. Budget expenditure form  \ne. Budget narrative  \n7. Sub-grantee forwards electronic copies of fully executed agreement and attached documents to Vendor/Contractor and SIF Project Manager at Nebraska Children  \nSupplemental Documents:  \n􀀹Contract template  \n􀀹Letter of Agreement (LOA) template  \n􀀹Budget expenditure template  \n􀀹Budget narrative guide  \n􀀹Scope of Services guide  \n􀀹Vendor information form template  \nSIF Sub-Grantee Contractor/Vendor Agreement Guide Last update 9/20/16","cbCaigVLjvbDVknK","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaigVLjvbDVknK","pdf",119518,"English","# Recommended Elements of a Contractor/Vendor Agreement\n## Parties and Notices\n## Mutual Undertakings and Scope of Services\n## Compensation and Agreement Term\n## Termination and Post-Termination Effects\n## Representations, Warranties, Indemnification, and Remedies\n## Dispute Resolution and Applicable Law\n# Additional Recommendations and Required Templates\n## Budget and Vendor Information Materials\n## Cover Letter and Billing/Time Sheet Requirements\n## Eligibility and Beneficiary Counting\n# Sub-Grantee Process Workflow\n## Drafting and Attachments\n## Submission and Project Manager Review\n## Cover Letter, Mailing Packets, and Execution\n# Supplemental Documents","[{\"question\":\"What elements should a contractor or vendor agreement include?\",\"answer\":\"The guide recommends including party information, mutual undertakings, a description of the scope of services, compensation terms, an agreement term, termination and what happens after termination, representations and warranties (including indemnification/hold harmless), breach and remedies, dispute resolution, and applicable law.\"},{\"question\":\"What does “agreement” mean in this document?\",\"answer\":\"Throughout the guide, “agreement” covers a letter of agreement or a contract for contractors/vendors, including variations between parties.\"},{\"question\":\"How does a sub-grantee move the agreement from draft to execution?\",\"answer\":\"The sub-grantee drafts the agreement (using their own process or the template), adds attachments, submits to the SIF Project Manager for compliance review, prepares a cover letter and mailing packet with signed copies and required forms, and forwards electronic fully executed documents to the vendor/contractor and the SIF Project Manager.\"}]","SIF Sub-Grantee Contractor/Vendor Agreement Guide - Recommended Elements and Process | PDF",1789187906]