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sion, SmallBusiness Participation and 49 CFR Part 26, Participation by Disadvantage Business Enterprises in DOT programs. NDDOT shall have exclusive authority in evaluating the adequacy of Small Business participation. c. Tabulate the bids and send to the County for its determination of the lowest responsible bidder and the execution of the contract. d. Concur in the award of the contract for the sole purpose of enabling the County to pro- cure federal aid for the construction of the project. e. Distribute copies of the executed contract, plans and contract documents to the parties. 2. During the construction of the project, the County will: a. Provide engineering services, material testing, inspection of the work, and administer the construction contract as required bythe contract documents and the current edition of N DDOT's Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction, Sampling and Testing Manual, and Construction Manual. b. Keep all project records and documentation as required in NDDOT's current edition of the Field Office Procedures Manual and the Construction Automated Record System. c. Make all records available to NDDOT and FHWA for inspection upon request. Submit all documents and records to NDDOT for review before final payment is made. NDDOT will maintain the project records for three years from the final voucher date of FHWA and then return them to the County. d. Be responsible for any changes in plan, character ofwork, quantities, site conditions, or any claim for extra compensation. NDDOTwill review all contract adjustments to deter- mine if the adjustments are eligible for federal aid. Federal aid shall be limited to the amount stated on page one of this agreement. Post Construction: PART III After the project is completed the County agrees to: 1. Maintain the signing and marking of the project according to the current edition of the Man- ual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Streets and Highways, as supplemented and amended. 2. Provide maintenance to the completed project, at its own cost and expense. 3. Prohibit encroachments upon the right of way pursuant to 23 CFR Part 1.23, Rights of Way, and Part 713, Right of Way, The Property Management Function. PART IV General: 1. NDDOT will make all contract payments, on behalf of the County. Payment will be made upon receipt of the engineer's estimate. The County will reimburse NDDOT for all pay- merits made under this contract less the amount paid by FHWA. No costs will be incurred by NDDOT for the construction and maintenance of this project. 3 of 5