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Docusign Envelope ID:OE38C765-2C74-4C4A-9A16-40FFB7FB8521 <br /> regulations, prior to County beginning construction of the project. This Agreement does not <br /> modify or supersede any existing Utility Encroachment Agreements that may be in place. <br /> 12.RIGHT OF WAY / UTILITY / RAILROAD CERTIFICATION <br /> The County, upon acquisition of all right of way/property necessary for the Project, relocation of <br /> utilities, and coordination with the railroad shall provide the Department all required <br /> documentation (deeds/leases/easement/plans/agreements)to secure certification. Certification is <br /> only issued after all ROW is in public ownership or property is publicly accessible by a legal <br /> document; utilities in conflict with the project are relocated, or a plan for their relocation during <br /> construction has been approved; and coordination with the railroad (if applicable) has occurred <br /> and been documented. <br /> 13.CONTRACT PROPOSAL AND ENGINEER'S ESTIMATE <br /> CONTRACT PROPOSAL <br /> The County shall develop a contract proposal that will be advertised for bids. The proposal shall <br /> comply with NCDOT Specifications and Standard Drawings as applicable to the Project. The <br /> proposal shall also contain provisions, as applicable, per Title 23 Code of Federal Regulations <br /> 633 and 635 to include, but not be limited to: FHWA 1273, Buy America, Davis-Bacon Wage <br /> Rates, Non-discrimination, DBE Assurances, Contractor Certification regarding suspension and <br /> debarment, and other provisions as required by the Department. <br /> ENGINEER'S ESTIMATE <br /> The County shall develop an itemized engineer's estimate to show items referenced to the <br /> NCDOT Standard Specifications, if applicable, along with units and unit price. The engineer's <br /> estimate will be used as the basis for comparing bids received. <br /> 14.CONSTRUCTION AUTHORIZATION <br /> The County shall submit the required environmental and/or planning document, ROW <br /> certification, final construction plans, total contract proposal, and an estimate of Project costs <br /> (final PS&E package)to the Department for review and approval. <br /> ■ After approval of all documentation, the Department will request construction <br /> authorization from the Federal Highway Administration. <br /> Agreement ID# 13096 10 <br />