2005/06/15 Council Agenda Packet

b. Grant Agreements for Construction: Grant Agreements for construction shall be awarded through a process of competitive bidding, if required by federal and state law. Copies of all bids and contracts awarded shall be submitted to the Department upon request. Where all bids are substantially in excess of project estimates, the Department may, by notice in writing, suspend the project for determination of appropriate action, which may include termination of the Grant Agreement. c. Construction Grant Agreement Change Order: All change orders must be in writing and shall be submitted to the Department. The Applicant shall pay any increase in the cost of the project as the result of a change order, unless the Department has agreed to the change, with a written amendment to this Grant Agreement. d. HMGP Property Acquisition Projects. An original Exhibit A (deed restrictions in perpetuity) will be filed for each parcel with an individual legal description and an assurance of clear title provided. Mitigation Grant — Planning Page 4 of 18 City of Everett E05-244