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consultant and the contractor's representative to accurately determine the percentage completion of various components of the work and time used. The entity, the consultant, and the contractor will be required to sign each monthly estimate prior to being processed for payment. 9. All change orders must be approved in writing by the entity prior to any alterations or modifications of the work or specifications. The entity will be responsible for any increase in cost based on any change order required due to errors and/or omissions. Total aggregate Changes in Contract will not exceed twenty five percent of the original contract amount. 10. Entity will submit or cause to be submitted, weekly payrolls for general contractor and all subcontractors to HCOHED for review. HCOHED will review all payrolls and conduct worker interviews and will hold the general contractor responsible for compliance with labor, EEO and minority business requirements. The County through HCOHED reserves the right to withhold funds from the general contractor to compensate workers in accordance with the appropriate wage scales as promulgated by the U.S. Department of Labor. 11. The entity must submit the following documentation to HCOHED prior to award of the construction contract: }> Copy of the bid advertisement. }> Copy of the bid tabulations. }> Copies of all bids submitted. }> Copies of bidders' bid bonds or cashiers checks. }> Copy of the minutes and attendance roster of the bid opening. }> Consultant's recommendation of contractor. }> Request authorization from HCOHED to award project to lowest/best bidder. 12. The entity must submit the following documentation after award of contract: }> Copy of the performance, payment and maintenance bonds. }> Copy of "Certificate of Authority" issued by the State Board of Insurance of Texas for the surety company. Only companies listed in the Department of the Treasury circular #570 (most recent issue) will be accepted. }> Certification of bid award by the City Council/Board. }> Original copy of the executed contract between the successful bidder and the entity. }> Copy of the purchase order. }> Copy of subcontractor list. }> Schedule of values based on standard Construction Specifications Institute (CSI) format (16 divisions) and given in labor and materials listed separately per line item including overhead and profit for each. }> Construction schedule (Bar Chart or Critical Path Method). 13. The entity will not be permitted to perform any "force account work", wherein the entity uses their own employees, materials, and/or equipment. All portions of construction work will be subject to the competitive bidding process referenced above. 14. The entity's contractor shall furnish, deliver, and install one 4'-0" X 8'-0" temporary project sign according to Harris County specifications. The entity will ensure that the specifications will be made part of the project manual and the cost of the project sign will be included in all bids. 15. The entity's contractor, on all buildinq projects, shall furnish, deliver, and install one 18" X 24" bronze plaque built according to Harris County specifications. The entity will ensure that the specifications will be made part of the project manual and the cost of the plaque will be included in all bids. 23