Iowa Admin. Code r. 261-401.12 - Contract administration
(1)
Notice of award.
Applicants will be notified in writing of the board 's decision, including any
conditions and terms of approval.
(2)
Contract required. The
board shall direct the authority to prepare an agreement which includes, but is
not limited to, a description of the project to be completed by the recipient;
length of the project period; conditions to disbursement as approved by the
board ; a requirement for a report, to be made to the board on a periodic basis
determined by the board , on the use and effectiveness of financial assistance
from the fund ; and the reimbursement requirements of the recipient or other
penalties imposed on the recipient in the event the recipient does not meet the
commitments set forth in the contract, in the documentation provided to
establish eligibility, or in other specific repayment provisions ("clawback"
provisions) to be established on a project-by-project basis. Successful
applicants shall execute an agreement within 120 days of the approval. Failure
to do so may result in action by the board to revoke the award. The 120-day
time limit may be extended by the board for good cause shown. No award is final
until an agreement is signed by all parties.
(3)
Contract amendments. Any
substantive change to a funded project will require a contract amendment. Such
an amendment may be approved by the board or, if allowed by subrule 401.12(4),
the amendment may be approved by the authority . Substantive changes include,
but are not limited to, contract time extensions, budget revisions, and
significant alterations of existing activities or beneficiaries.
(4)
Situations not requiring hoard
approval. The authority may take final action on budget revision
amendments that would not substantially change the terms or conditions of the
award or contract, on the discontinuance or suspension of collection efforts,
and on negotiated settlements for projects that do not meet contract
requirements. The authority may decide to take final action or to refer the
matter to the full board for action.
(5)
Intellectual property.
The director shall promote statewide utilization of the results of research,
development, and commercialization activities funded in whole or in part by the
fund . The director is authorized to negotiate provisions with applicants that
address issues relating to income generated from patents, trademarks, licenses,
or royalties expected to be produced as a result of moneys proposed to be
expended from the fund . The director may seek assistance from appropriate state
agencies and may seek outside expertise. An applicant shall not be prevented
from protecting any previously developed intellectual property.
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