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1. The City will prepare and execute a construction contract with the lowest responsible bidder, hereinafter referred to as the "Contractor," in accordance with the special provisions and the latest edition of MnDOT's Standard Specifications for Construction and all amendments thereto. The Project(s) will be constructed in accordance with plans, special provisions, and standard specifications of each Project. The standard specifications will be the latest edition of MnDOT Standard Specifications for Highway Construction, and all amendments thereto. The plans, special provisions, and standard specifications will be on file at the City Engineer's Office. The plans, special provisions, and specifications are incorporated into this agreement by reference as though fully set forth herein. 3. The City will furnish the personnel, services, supplies, and equipment necessary to properly supervise, inspect, and document the work for the Project(s). The services of the City to be performed hereunder may not be assigned, sublet, or transferred unless the City is notified in writing by MnDOT that such action is permitted under 23 CFR 1.33 and 23 CFR 635.105 and state law. This written consent will in no way relieve the City from its primary responsibility for performance of the work. 4. The City will document quantities in accordance with the guidelines set forth in the Construction Section of the Electronic State Aid Manual that were in effect at the time the work was performed. The City will test materials in accordance with the Schedule of Materials Control in effect at the time each Project was let. The City will notify MnDOT when work is in progress on the Project(s) that requires observation by the Independent Assurance Inspector as required by the Independent Assurance Schedule. The City may make changes in the plans or the character of the work, as may be necessary to complete the Project(s), and may enter into supplemental agreement(s) with the Contractor. The City will not be reimbursed for any costs of any work performed under a supplemental agreement unless MnDOT has notified the City that the subject work is eligible for federal funds and sufficient federal funds are available. 7. The City will request approval from MnDOT for all costs in excess of the amount of federal funds previously approved for the Project(s) prior to incurring such costs. Failure to obtain such approval may result in such .costs being disallowed for reimbursement. 8. The City will prepare reports, keep records, and perform work so as to enable MnDOT to collect the federal aid sought by the City. Required reports are listed in the MnDOT State Aid Manual, Delegated Contract Process Checklist, available from MnDOT's authorized representative. The City will retain all records and reports in accordance with MnDOT's record retention schedule for federal aid projects. 9. Upon completion of the Project(s), the Project Engineer will determine whether the work will be accepted. (MnDOT Agreement No. 99948) Page 3