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Mn/DOT Contract Number CFMS Contract No. T-Number 3.2 During the progress of the work on the project(s), the Local Government may authorize its Project Engineer to request in writing specific engineering and/or technical services from the State, pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Section 161.3 9. Such services may be covered by other technical service agreements. If the State furnishes the services requested, the Local Government will promptly pay the State to reimburse the state trunk highway fund for the full cost and expense of furnishing such services. The costs and expenses will include the current State labor additives and overhead rates, subject to adjustment based on actual direct costs that have been verified by audit. 3.3 The Local Government understands that only the receipt of a fully executed work order contract authorizes the Local Government to begin work under this master contract. Any and all effort, expenses, or actions taken before the work order contract is fully executed is not authorized under Mimlesota Statutes and is undertaken at the sole responsibility and expense of the Local Government. 3.4 The Local Government understands that this master contract is not a guarantee of a work order contract. The State has determined that it may have need for the services under this master contract, but does not commit to spending any money with the Local Government until such time as work orders are written and approved. 3.5 In connection with the performance of this contract and any work orders issued hereunder, the Local Govermnent will comply with all applicable Federal and State laws and regulations. When the Local Government is authorized or permitted to award contracts in connection with any work order, the Local Government will require and cause its contractors and subcontractors to comply with all Federal and State laws and regulations. 3.6 Unless otherwise provided for by agreement or work order, the Local Government must obtain all construction permits and any other permits and sanctions that may be required for the proper and lawful performance of the work. 3.7 If any work order requires the Local Government to perform maintenance on a trunk highway, such maintenance must be performed in accordance with MnDOT maintenance manuals, policies and operations. 3.8 If any work order requires construction on trunk highway right of way and the Local Government awards a contract for the performance of such work, the following will apply: (a) Contract(s) must be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder in accordance with state law. (b) The contractor( s) must be required to post payment and performance bonds in an amount equal to the contract amount. The Local Government will take all necessary action to make claims against such bonds in the event of any default by the contractor. (c) The contractor(s) must be required to perform work in accordance with the latest edition of the Minnesota Department of Transportation Standard Specifications for Construction. (d) The contractor(s) must be required to indemnify and hold the state harmless against any loss incurred with respect to the performance of the contracted work. (e) The contractor(s) must pay prevailing wages pursuant to state law. (f) The contractor(s) must comply with all applicable Federal, State and Local laws, ordinances and regulations, including but not limited to applicable human rights/anti-discrimination laws and laws concerning the participation of Disadvantaged Business Enterprises in federally-assisted contracts. (g) The Local Government may approve minor changes to the trunk highway portion of the work if such changes do not increase the State's cost obligation under the applicable work order. (h) The Local Government will not approve any contractor claims for additional compensation without the State's written appro~al, and the execution of a proper amendment to the applicable work order when necessary. The Local Government will tender the processing and defense of any such claims to the State upon the State's request. 2/15/2005 3