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e. For purposes of any lien or security interest, the amount of the Federal Share shall be the <br />portion of the current fair market value of any property (after deducting any actual and <br />reasonable selling and repair expenses incurred to put the property into marketable <br />condition) attributable to EDA's participation in the Project. See 13 C.F.R. § 314.5. <br />f. The alienation of Award property includes sale or other conveyance of the Recipient's <br />interest, leasing or mortgaging the property, or granting an option for any of the foregoing. <br />4. Insurance and Bonding. <br />a. Recipients that are Institutions of Higher Education, Hospitals, Other Non -Profit and <br />Commercial Organizations. The Recipient shall, at a minimum, provide the equivalent <br />insurance coverage for real property and equipment acquired with federal funds as <br />provided to property owned by the Recipient. Federally -owned property need not be <br />insured unless required by the terms and conditions of the award. See 15 C.F.R. § 14.31. <br />b. Recipients that are State and Local Governments. If the Award exceeds the simplified <br />acquisition threshold, EDA may accept the Recipient's or subrecipient's bonding policy <br />and requirements if EDA determines that the Federal Interest is adequately protected. if <br />not, the following minimum requirements shall apply: <br />(i) A bid guarantee from each bidder equivalent to five percent of the bid price. The <br />"bid guarantee" shall consist of a firm commitment such as a bid bond, certified <br />check, or other negotiable instrument accompanying a bid as assurance that the <br />bidder will, upon acceptance of the proffered bid, execute such contractual <br />documents as may be required within the time specified; <br />(ii) A performance bond on the part of the contractor,for 100 percent of the contract <br />price. A "performance bond" is one executed in connection with a contract to secure <br />fulfillment of all the contractor's obligations under such contract; and <br />(iii) A payment bond on the part of the contractor for 100 percent of the contract price. <br />A "payment bond" is one executed in connection with a contract to assure payment <br />as required by law of all persons supplying labor and material in the execution of the <br />work provided for in the contract. See 15 C.F.R. § 24.36(h) <br />Leasing Restrictions. Leasing or renting of facilities or property is prohibited unless <br />specifically authorized by EDA. The Recipient agrees that any leasing or renting of any <br />facilities or property involved in this Project will be subject to the following: <br />a. That said lease arrangement is consistent with the authorized general and special purpose <br />of the Award; <br />b. That said lease arrangement is for adequate consideration; and <br />c. That said lease arrangement is consistent with applicable EDA requirements concerning <br />but not limited to nondiscrimination and environmental compliance. <br />6. Use of Eminent Domain Prohibited. The Recipient will use funds solely for the authorized <br />use of the Project. Pursuant to Executive Order 13406, "Protecting the Property Rights of the <br />American People," the Recipient agrees: <br />27 <br />