Chapter 10: Contract Award and Subcontract Execution
Anchor: #i998936Section 1: Subcontracts
In accordance with TxDOT Standard Specifications, the prime contractor must submit a copy of the executed subcontract agreement or purchase order for all DBE subcontracts including all tiered DBE subcontracts on federal-aid projects.
Anchor: #i998946Subcontract Agreement
The prime contractor must incorporate the following TxDOT provisions in all subcontract agreements or material purchase agreements:
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- Disadvantaged Business Enterprise in Federal-Aid Contracts (000-394) Anchor: #VTQWDRSN
- Special Provision Measurement and Payment (009-009) Anchor: #NINNSPRM
- Contract Assurance (49 CFR, Part 26.13)
Submission
The District will check the following is present in all DBE subcontracts:
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- DBE certification is valid at the time of subcontract execution Anchor: #KNNOWQIM
- Signature of prime contractor and DBE subcontractor Anchor: #WVGUFBRY
- The dollar amount of DBE subcontract is equal or greater than the commitment and the scope of work does not differ from the commitment
DBE Best Practices
Ensure your firm has copies of subcontract agreements.
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- Ensure the above noted provisions are included in subcontract agreement. Anchor: #NHFGUUFN
- Follow up with the prime contractor if there are issues with the subcontract agreement. Anchor: #VSHTROWF
- Monitor prime contractor efforts to meet its contractual commitment obligation.