11-14-16 Regular Meeting of the La Porte City Council

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representative and the Contractor's representative to accurately determine the percentage of completion of various components of the work and time used. La Porte, La Portethe Contractor, and representative, will be required to sign each monthly estimate prior to being processed for payment. 10. All change orders must be approved in writing by La Porte prior to any alterations or modifications of the work or specifications. La Porte will be responsible for any increase in cost based on any change order required due to errors and/or omissions. Pursuant to Harris County procurement policies and Texas Local Government Code §271.060, total aggregate increases in the contract will not exceed twenty five percent (25%) of the original construction contract amount awarded to the lowest and most responsible bidder; and total decreases to the original construction contract may not exceed twenty five percent (25%) without the consent of the contractor. 11. La Porte must submit the following documentation to HCCSD prior to sending Notice of Award to proposed contractor and execution of the construction contract. Prior to sending Notice of Award: Copy of the bid advertisement. Copy of the bid tabulations. Copies of all bids submitted. Copies of bidders bid bonds or cashiers checks or letters or credit in favor of Harris County, in a form acceptable to the Harris County. Copy of the minutes and attendance roster of the bid opening. La Porte recommendation of contractor. Request authorization from the County to award project to lowest and most responsible bidder. Prior to execution of contract: Copy of DRAFT Construction Contract with contractor County review and approval. Copy of proposed subcontractor list along with subcontractor profiles. Certificates for Contracts, Grants, Loans and Cooperative Agreements signed by the contractor. 12. La Porte must submit the following documentation after award of contract, but prior to Pre-Construction Meeting: 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 La Porte. 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. Davis Bacon and Related Acts Requirements La Porte shall ensure compliance with the Davis-Bacon and Related Acts requirements and shall furnish or cause to furnish the required reports documenting compliance with the Davis-Bacon and Related Acts requirements. Basic labor standards compliance parameters involve the payment to construction laborers and mechanics not less than the prevailing wage rate established in the wage determination for the type (classification) of work and the hours of work they actually performed. Contractors and subcontractors and any lower-tier subcontractors Page 26 of 58