15-Specifications.pdf

SPECIFICATIONS

SCOPE

Harris County is seeking bids from qualified vendor(s) to provide generator rental services and related items for Harris County Office of the County Engineer for one (1) year, beginning approximately November 1, 2025, and ending twelve (12) months thereafter, or until all services ordered prior to the expiration date have been satisfactorily delivered, accepted, or performed satisfactorily for the using department.

It is the responsibility of each vendor to examine the entire bid package, seek clarification in writing, and review their bid for accuracy before submitting. Questions relating to this bid must be submitted in writing through Bonfire. The deadline for submission of questions relating to this bid is listed on the Event schedule of this project. All questions submitted in writing prior to the deadline will be compiled and answered in writing. A copy of all questions and answers will be released as a Public Notice to all firms. The County will not be bound be any information conveyed verbally.

PRE-BID CONFERENCE

A pre-bid conference is scheduled for October 09, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. CST, local time via Microsoft Teams.

Join the meeting now:

Meeting ID: 244 609 012 233 9

Passcode: rB6QP39D

Or call in (audio only) +1 281-985-1862;

Phone conference ID: 817 706 252#

Attendance is not mandatory but preferred so that all vendors have a better understanding of the requirements of this bid. The pre-bid conference will not be rescheduled due to tardiness or any other issues that may arise, no exceptions. Persons with disabilities requiring special accommodations should contact the Purchasing Office at (713) 274- 4400 at least two (2) days prior to the pre-bid conference.

It is the responsibility of each vendor to examine the entire bid package, seek clarification in writing, and review their bid for accuracy before submitting. Questions relating to this bid must be submitted in writing within Bonfire. The deadline for submission of questions relating to this bid is listed on the Event Schedule within Bonfire. All questions submitted in writing prior to the deadline will be compiled and answered in writing. A copy of all questions and answers will be forwarded via Public Notices through Bonfire to all firms. The County will not be bound be any information conveyed verbally.

RENEWAL OPTIONS

Harris County may consider four (4) one-year renewal options, renewable one (1) year at a time, based upon the same terms, conditions and pricing as the original year. Renewal is subject to approval by the Harris

County Commissioners Court. Once renewal options are exhausted, the contract must be rebid. Harris

County reserves the right to rebid at any time as is in its best interest and is not automatically bound to renew.

M/WBEs

Harris County strives to engage with prime contractors and subcontractors that represent the diverse businesses of the County. We will ensure that historically underutilized minority- and woman-owned businesses (M/WBEs) receive a fair and equal opportunity to participate in the County's procurement process. The County expects Vendors to make a good faith effort and the Vendor agrees to reasonably assist the County to meet or exceed goals for awarding contracts associated with a project the County procures, Generator Rental Services and Related Items for Harris County Office of the County Engineer operates, maintains, or constructs to M/WBEs.

CERTIFICATE OF INTERESTED PARTIES (FORM 1295)

Texas law requires all parties who enter any contract with the County which must be approved by

Commissioners Court to disclose all interested parties. Form 1295 must be completed in its entirety at the following website: https://www.ethics.state.tx.us/whatsnew/elf_info_form1295.htm prior to submitting your response. Failure to do so may result in disqualification of your response.

USAGE REPORTS

Harris County reserves the right to request, and receive at no additional cost, up to two (2) times during the contract period, a usage report detailing the products and/or services furnished to date under a contract resulting from this bid. The reports must be furnished no later than five (5) working days after written request and itemize all purchases to date by Harris County department, description of each item purchased, quantity of each item purchased, per unit and extended price of each item purchased, and total amount and price of all items purchased.

CHANGE IN CONTRACT

Should any changes to the contract be required, a Change in Contract form shall be generated by Harris

County Purchasing and will be sent to the awarded vendor(s) for execution. Any changes in contract shall be in writing and must be signed by both Harris County and the awarded vendor.

PURCHASE ORDERS

Products and/or services must not be provided and invoices will not be paid without a purchase order, signed by the Harris County Purchasing Agent. Purchase orders will be written in annual increments when applicable.

Once a purchase order is issued, the using department will contact vendor directly to place orders.

NO CONFIDENTIALITY OF BIDS

Once opened, bids are public record. There are no exceptions. When submitting a bid, the vendor must be sure to redact confidential information if the information is needed to address requirements of the bid. If there are any questions concerning confidentiality of information to be submitted, contact Jessica Mahana immediately at jessica.mahana@pur.hctx.net.

ALTERATION OF DOCUMENT

No alterations may be made to this document. Any alterations made may result in the bid being deemed non-responsive and rejected. The terms and conditions contained within this bid supersede all conflicting terms within any cooperative purchasing contracts associated with this purchase.

TOLL/PARKING FEES

Any and all toll/parking FEES incurred by the vendor during the term of this contract will be the responsibility of the vendor.

PRODUCT ACCEPTANCE

All parts, equipment, and materials furnished and installed shall be new, unused and corrosion resistant.

Harris County reserves the right to test goods for quality and performance. Although the bid may be awarded and confirmed by a purchase order, the goods are subject to rejection if the goods fail to perform in accordance with all requirements and specifications, and/or fails to meet the needs of the end user.

If any defects in the items supplied are noticed, such items will be rejected, and the rejected items shall be removed by the vendor at their own expense within fifteen (15) days of receipt of notifications of the rejection. Upon notification of rejection, vendor shall immediately replace all rejected items with others https://www.ethics.state.tx.us/whatsnew/elf_info_form1295.htm mailto:jessica.mahana@pur.hctx.net.

conforming to the standards and specifications. Vendor shall not furnish discontinued or products approaching End-of-Life as part of the resulting contract.

DELIVERY

All items must be packaged to be protected from damage during shipping and handling. Any item(s) damaged in shipping must be replaced in kind or repaired by the vendor at the discretion of and at no additional charge to Harris County.

Delivery shall be F.O.B. inside on an as needed basis, by request only, and only when person(s) authorized to make such requests on behalf of Harris County places the order. Order placement must be accompanied by the purchase order number and must be made to the Harris County, TX address stated on the purchase order at time of issue. In the event vendor fails to deliver within the time specified by the vendor in the bid response, the Purchasing Agent reserves the right to authorize purchases of these products and/or services on the open market. In such an event, vendor agrees to reimburse Harris County for the extra cost incurred or provide a credit memorandum to cover the costs so that said amount may be deducted from invoices.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Vendor may offer for sale additional items related to the scope of goods and/or services described herein and/or listed on the BidTable. Though the related items offered may be considered during the award recommendation, and/or may be made a part of a subsequent contract, if any, with Harris County, the effect of the related items cannot be extended and totaled in determining the lowest bidder since an estimated usage is unknown.

Purchases by Harris County of related items should not exceed 20% of the total annual purchases under the contract.

The rates quoted on the BidTable must be all-inclusive. “All-inclusive” shall be constructed as costs incorporating all charges for labor, material, equipment, testing and any other cost incurred. No separate line item rates or charges will be accepted.

During the term of the contract, only industry-wide changes in price, reflected by documentation from supplying manufacturer/mill(s) will be approved. Pricing is subject to manufacturer’s increase/decrease, and for the amount of the increase/decrease only. Prices cannot be increased for ninety (90) days after the contract begins. Prices cannot be increased within ninety (90) days of any previous price increase. Price reductions must be applied to Harris County costs as soon as applied to vendor’s costs.

This bid or Commissioners Court approved award does not obligate Harris County to the eventual purchase of any product/service described, implied or which may be proposed. Progress toward this end is solely at the discretion of Harris County and may be terminated at any time.

The County may award to more than one (1) vendor as “Primary” and “Secondary” vendor. The “Secondary” vendor will be utilized due to time constraints, availability, etc.

BEST BID EVALUATION AND AWARD

Under Local Gov’t. Code Chapter 262, which outlines the purchasing and contracting authority of counties, § 262.022(5-a) defines “lowest and best” as “a bid or offer providing the best value considering associated direct and indirect costs, including transport, maintenance, reliability, life cycle, warranties, and customer service after a sale.” [emphasis added]. Local Gov’t. Code § 262.027(a)(1) directs commissioners court to award a contract to the responsible bidder who submits the “lowest and best bid”.

Harris County anticipates awarding to a single to provide the described goods and/or services. Therefore, Harris County reserves the right to award by item, category, overall, or as best serves the County’s interest.

Award will be made to the lowest or best bid as determined by the overall evaluation. “Best bid” shall be interpreted as that which best supports the overall needs of the project and end users in consideration of all associated direct and indirect factors which impact cost and performance to include but not limited to:

• Price.

• Ability, capacity and skill of the vendor to perform contract requirements.

• Time constraints, vendor availability.

• Perform within the time specified, without undue delay or interference.

• Quality of performance with demonstrated ability to perform the work in a satisfactory and timely manner.

• Bidders who routinely demonstrate deficiencies in providing satisfactory performance during a contract period prior to the issuance of this solicitation, may be rejected.

SPECIFICATION

I. Specifications Overview

a. Equipment

b. Delivery

c. Time

i. Transport Time

ii. Work Time

d. New Generator Installation

II. General Information

a. Response Time

b. Schedules and Reporting

i. Schedules

1. Regular Hours

2. Non-Standard Hours

3. Holiday Hours

ii. Reporting

1. Usage Reports

2. Verification

III. Qualifications

a. Personnel

i. Background Checks

ii. Uniforms and Appearance

iii. Contact Information

b. Safety Requirements

IV. Financial

a. Purchase Order

b. Chance in Contract

c. Invoicing

d. Damages

e. Insurance

I. Specification Overview

The vendor shall provide all labor, supervision, equipment, tools, supplies, transportation, fuel, and incidentals necessary to lift and haul items for Harris County Engineering projects. Services will be utilized on an as-needed basis at various sites throughout Harris County to move items including, but not limited to, concrete barriers, hub buildings (small equipment enclosures located near the roadway), light poles, roadway signs, and sign structures. No hazardous materials will be hauled or handled as part of this contract.

a. Equipment

i. All equipment shall be provided fit for its intended purpose, fully maintained, fully fueled, and equipped with operational lights and safety devices, prior to vendor leaving the site.

ii. The amount bid for the rental of each size emergency generator shall be a per/week price twenty-four (24) hour days each week and should include delivery, set up, removal, and preventative maintenance. Set up and removal shall include connection to and disconnection from transfer switch.

iii. All necessary communication devices, permits, escorts, fuel and licenses required to operate machinery shall be provided by vendor and included in the equipment hourly rate.

iv. Vendor shall also be required to provide experienced installer; however, these hourly rates shall be on a separate line item.

v. All equipment delivered and used under this contract may be subject to inspection and approval by the Harris County Representative. If any defects that are deemed unsafe or pose a risk to operate are noticed, such items will be rejected, and the rejected items shall be removed by the vendor at no additional cost. Upon notification of rejection, the vendor shall make every effort possible to replace all rejected items with others conforming to the standards and specifications within the same day. Harris County will not be responsible for any damages to equipment, especially those caused by the negligence of vendor's employees. Vendor is wholly responsible for the safekeeping and operation of its equipment.

vi. Required equipment to be available:

1. Generator (25 KW)

2. Generator (45 KW)

3. Generator (65 KW)

4. Generator (100 KW)

5. Generator (250 KW)

6. Generator (300 KW)

7. Generator (400 KW)

8. Generator (500 KW)

9. Generator (600 KW)

10. Generator (750 KW)

11. Generator (1000 KW)

12. Generator (1500 KW)

13. Generator (1750 KW)

14. Generator (2000 KW)

b. Delivery

Delivery shall be made on an as-needed basis, by request of the Harris County Representative.

Order placement must be accompanied by the purchase order number. Any item(s) damaged in shipping must be replaced in kind or repaired by the vendor and at no additional charge to Harris

County. The vendor is fully responsible for the delivery of all items to the specified destination

(i.e., costs, arrangements, replacement of lost shipment, rejections, claims, warranty items, etc.).

All equipment, materials, and parts shall be delivered F.O.B. (inside) destination as directed by the Harris County Representative. All items of shipment shall be identified with weather resistant labeling indicating manufacturer, purchase order number, package quantity and any other necessary identifying information. The vendor shall be responsible for securing all equipment and materials when in transit to and returning from a work assignment.

In the event vendor fails to deliver within the time specified by the Harris County Representative, the Purchasing Agent reserves the right to authorize purchases of these products and/or services on the open market. In such event, vendor agrees to reimburse Harris County for the extra cost incurred or provide a credit memorandum to cover the costs so that said amount may be deducted from invoices.

Truck drivers shall position the bed or generator to ease loading or unloading as requested by

Harris County staff or equipment installer.

Pricing shall be all-inclusive and include all costs associated with generator rental services including generator equipment transport to the County worksite(s). No other charges will be allowed.

The vendor shall provide the type and number of crew members it anticipates will be needed for project based on the information provided by the Harris County Representative and shall be responsible for transporting equipment and personnel to and from the County's specified job site. Harris County will not reimburse the cost of tolls associated with the transportation of crew or equipment.

c. Time

i. Transport Time

Harris County will not accept additional charges for expenses, labor, tolls, mileage, fuel surcharges or similar items. The hourly rental rate for the equipment being transported shall be used to calculate transportation costs with time being calculated to the nearest one quarter

(1/4) hour.

ii. Work Time

Work time for equipment rental and personnel will be calculated to the nearest one quarter

(1/4) hour and will begin when vendor equipment and personnel arrive at the designated job site at time requested by Harris County. Work time shall not be charged to Harris County for vendor delays (e.g. refueling, breakdowns, maintenance), or any other delays, inclement weather, traffic accidents, etc.) not caused by Harris County.

d. New Generator Installation

The vendor may be selected to quote and/or install new generators. The fee for the new generator installation project shall be negotiated on a per project basis. New generator installation will consider existing KW loads and fuel requirements.

II. General Information

a. Response Time

i. The vendor shall respond within twenty-four (24) hours of request for service by the Harris

County Representative and shall respond by confirming availability, dates and times with requestor. Once confirmed, vendor shall furnish equipment, materials and personnel to the location at the date and time requested by Harris County.

ii. In case of emergency, the vendor must respond to a service request and be able to report to job site within three (3) hours, or as agreed to by the Harris County representative. Emergency deployment may be required at any given time, day or night, in response to emergency situations or any other unforeseen occurrence. An Emergency Response Fee can be assessed on the invoice Harris County but shall be a one-time charge per service request (not per piece of equipment). This Emergency Response Fee may be in addition to transportation time and hourly rates within the BidTable(s).

* Harris County reserves the right to utilize a secondary vendor if primary vendor is not able to fulfill requests.

b. Schedules and Reporting

i. Schedules

1. Regular Hours

Harris County working hours are 7:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. CST, Monday through Friday.

For this contract starting times and schedules may vary and will be at the discretion of the

Harris County Representative. When requested or needed and with The Harris County

Representative’s approval, work hours will vary and may continue past a standard eight (8) hour work shift and into the night.

2. Non-Standard Hours

Non-standard working hours will be hours worked on nights, Saturdays, Sundays, or holidays and will be paid at the rates quoted on the BidTable(s).

3. Holiday Hours

Holiday rates shall only apply to County holidays including New Year's Day, Martin Luther

King, Jr. Day, Good Friday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving

Day, Day after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, and Christmas Day. Exact dates may change from year to year so refer to http://www.harriscountytx.gov/holidays.aspx for the most up-to-date holiday schedule. No work shall be performed on these days without written approval from the Harris County Representative.

ii. Reporting

1. Usage Reports

Harris County reserves the right to request, and receive at no additional cost, up to two (2) times during the contract period, a usage report detailing the products or services furnished to date under a contract resulting from this bid. The reports must be furnished no later than five (5) working days after written request and itemize all products and services to date by any Harris County department, description of each product or service, quantity of each product or service, per unit and extended price of each product or service, and total amount and price of all products or services provided.

2. Verification

At the conclusion of the workday, the vendor shall submit a daily timesheet showing the line items and quantities for each workday. The timesheet must be verified, mutually agreed upon and signed by the vendor and Harris County Representative at the end of each workday. The timesheets will be used by Harris County to verify vendor's invoices.

III. Qualifications

The vendor shall have a minimum of five (5) years of experience providing the services requested.

a. Personnel

i. Background Check http://www.harriscountytx.gov/holidays.aspx

1. Background check including, but not limited to, verification of previous employment.

2. Verification of licensure and/or certification.

3. Criminal activity background check.

4. Pre-employment drug screen with confirmatory testing in the event of a positive screen; and

The awarded vendor/contractor must retain the above information and provide for review upon request by the Harris County Representative.

Harris County may also conduct its own criminal activity background checks of vendor employees/contractors at the County's own expense. Upon request, vendor will obtain the consent of its employees/contractors authorizing Harris County or an authorized vendor to conduct such criminal activity background checks. Contractors who do not consent shall not perform services under this contract.

ii. Uniforms and Appearance

The vendor shall furnish all employees with uniforms acceptable to the County consisting of a shirt, and full-length pants. Employees must be attired in clean uniforms bearing the vendor’s company name and always be well-groomed while on duty. Closed toe shoes shall be always worn (sandals and open-toed shoes shall not be permitted). Hats are optional, must be clean and free of rips, holes or tears and must have the vendors logo on it, no offensive writing or pictures. Employees shall wear name tags to clearly identify themselves and the vendor they work for to employees and the public.

iii. Contact Information

1. The vendor shall provide 24/7 contact (names & phone numbers) for emergency response.

Should there be any changes to the Emergency Response contacts, vendor shall provide a revised list of contact names and phone numbers within twenty-four (24) hours of the change in personnel, please refer to attachment Questionnaire, under Supporting Documentation inside Bonfire.

2. Phone number for the on-sire vendor representative shall be provided and the vendor shall, during all periods of performance, provide competent supervision of employees to assure complete and satisfactory fulfillment of the work and the terms of this contract. The vendor or a capable, fully authorized representative must be immediately available during all work activities to receive special instructions from the Harris County Representative.

b. Safety Requirements

i. The vendor shall be thoroughly familiar with all prevailing safety measures pertinent to its operations. This shall include, but not necessarily be limited to Environmental Protection

Agency (EPA) regulations, City of Houston (COH) Ordinances, OSHA regulations, and Texas

Department of Transportation (TxDOT) regulations. In addition, the vendor shall be wholly responsible for instructing and training its employees in these safety measures and ensuring they comply.

ii. All work performed by the vendor shall follow guidelines set forth by OSHA, Federal, State, Local and Municipal laws as well as all applicable industry codes.

iii. The vendor shall not have been cited for any serious (life threatening or death) health or safety violation by OSHA in the five (5) years prior to submitting a bid.

iv. Vendor must include with this bid, a printout from OSHA proving the vendor has not been cited for any serious violations. The information can be found here:

https://www.osha.gov/pls/imis/establishment.html.

v. The vendor shall be solely responsible for the safety of its employees, other site personnel, public, as well as for the protection/safety of work, vendor's equipment, and the property of https://www.osha.gov/pls/imis/establishment.html any other person, as a result of its performance of services.

vi. The vendor shall immediately notify the Harris County Representative if there is an accident involving property damage or bodily injury to any person on or near the worksite. If requested by Harris County, vendor shall share copies of all photographs, witness interviews, medical reports and other information concerning the accident obtained by vendor or its agents, employees, representatives within five (5) business days.

vii. All safety materials and or devices necessary to perform the work in a safe and orderly manner shall be furnished by the vendor. Safety equipment for vendor personnel include but is not limited to, communication devices, reflective vests, hardhats, safety glasses and ear plugs.

viii. The vendor shall at no time permit placing or use of equipment in such manner as to create safety hazards.

ix. Vendor personnel shall provide appropriate traffic control and warning devices when necessary and cooperate in the fullest in allowing through passage of other vehicles and personnel, even to the point of interrupting their own work, if necessary.

x. The vendor shall have all applicable permits and/or licenses required to transport the equipment required throughout the term of the contract. Vendor must include with this bid, copies of applicable licenses and documentation as proof.

IV. Financial

a. Purchase Order

Products and/or services must not be provided, and invoices will not be paid without a purchase order, or an emergency/confirming purchase order signed by the Harris County Purchasing Agent. Purchase orders will be written in annual increments when applicable. Once a purchase order is issued, the using department will contact vendor directly to place orders.

b. Change in Contract

Should any changes to the contract be required, a Change in Contract form shall be generated by

Harris County Purchasing and will be sent to the awarded vendor(s) for execution. Any changes in contract shall be in writing and must be signed by both Harris County and the awarded vendor(s).

During the term of the contract, only industry-wide changes in price, reflected by documentation from supplying manufacturer/mill(s) will be approved. Pricing is subject to manufacturer’s increase/decrease, and for the increase/decrease only. Prices cannot be increased for ninety (90) days after the contract begins. Prices cannot be increased within ninety (90) days of any previous price increase. Price reductions must be applied to Harris County costs as soon as applied to vendor’s costs.

c. Invoicing

Vendor shall furnish Harris County an itemized invoice for services performed. Vendor shall furnish upon request any supporting documentation for invoices including but not limited to service tickets, invoices/receipts of materials used for repairs and subcontractor invoices. Invoices shall state that these specifications have been strictly adhered to, and that the vendor has not received, and will not receive, any money or other type of compensation from any party for the services for which Harris

County is paying.

d. Damages

The vendor shall be wholly responsible and shall promptly correct or restore all defective work or damages to any/all Harris County facilities, vehicles and equipment caused by its activities.

Restoration and correction shall be to the complete satisfaction of Harris County. This shall apply to any part of a roadway, bridge, building, its appurtenances, or the adjacent grounds, beyond normal wear and tear, or any other tangible damage incurred in the performance of this contract. Failure by the vendor to proceed promptly with corrective actions may be cause for termination of this contract with amount(s) necessary to correct defective work and/or damage being withheld from payments due or to become due to the vendor.

e. Insurance

The vendor shall comply with the insurance requirements detailed in the Minimum Insurance

Requirements, and Workers Compensation Insurance Coverage Rule 110.110 attachment. Any vendor-owned equipment or property used in the performance of this contract shall be fully insured and will be the sole responsibility of the vendor or subcontractor. The requirements stipulated in this bid do not establish limits of vendor's liability and vendor may be required to maintain specialty coverage including, but not limited to, boom overload, mobile equipment, motor truck cargo and rigger's insurance.

ORDER PROCESS

All quantities listed on the BidTable(s) are estimates only. Harris County reserves the right to purchase more or less than amounts stated on the BidTable(s) and may add or remove like categories and quantities throughout the contract term and all renewal periods. Vendor shall be capable of furnishing and delivering all products at once or based on a scheduled determined by Harris County.

INSTALLATION AND WARRANTY

The vendor warrants that all generator rental services, equipment, installation, and workmanship shall fully comply with the specifications outlined in this document. All services must be performed by qualified personnel and adhere to the highest professional standards of safety, functionality, and reliability.

• Warranty Coverage:

o If a failure occurs within one (1) year from the date of initial generator setup and acceptance by

Harris County Engineering due to:

➢ Defective equipment or component installed by the vendor

➢ Poor workmanship by the vendor’s employees or subcontractors, the vendor shall, at no additional cost to Harris County Engineering:

✓ Promptly provide repair or replacement of the affected generator or component

✓ Respond to the County’s request for warranty service in a timely manner

✓ Identify and document the root cause of the failure o All warranty service must be clearly marked with “NO CHARGE / WARRANTY CALL” on the invoice, either stamped or written legibly using the vendor’s standard invoicing process.

• Service Expectations o The vendor must ensure that generator installations are performed correctly and meet all site-specific power load requirements.

o Any replacement or repair under warranty must not disrupt emergency readiness or scheduled operations.

o Harris County Engineering reserves the right to inspect repairs and confirm compliance with warranty conditions prior to acceptance.

PREVAILING WAGES

In accordance with Section 2258 of the Texas Government Code, contractor and any subcontractor hired by contractor for the construction of any project, shall not pay less than the rates set forth in the Schedule of

Prevailing Wages attached and incorporated by reference in each Project Manual. Contractor warrants that it and its subcontractors shall comply with all requirements and worker ratios per the applicable Schedule of

Prevailing Wages and Texas state law.

Contractor shall submit certified payroll of contractor and all subcontractors on a weekly basis. At County’s request, contractor shall make available and shall require its subcontractors to make available, copies of cancelled checks and check stubs for comparisons by the County or its agents.

County reserves the right for its agents to visit the project site and to interview contractor, its subcontractors, and employees of each on any date or time, as often as desired during the construction period, without prior notification.

County will ascertain if proper wage rates are being paid to the employees as required by the Project Manual.

In the event of a discrepancy between the work performed and the wages paid, County will document same and notify contractor. All initial determinations of the classification of workers or the appropriate prevailing wage shall be made by the Harris County Contract Compliance Officer. Her determinations shall be binding.

If, for any length of time and as determined by the Harris County Contract Compliance Officer, discrepancies appear between the certified payrolls and the actual wage paid, County shall require check stubs to be attached to each weekly certified payroll.

Pursuant to TEX. GOV’T CODE ANN. §2258.051, the County reserves the right to withhold any monies due contractor until such discrepancy is resolved and the necessary adjustment made. Contractor shall also pay a penalty in accordance with TEX. GOV’T CODE ANN. § 2258.023(b), of Sixty and No/Dollars

($60.00) per day per person per incident that such person is underpaid. Contractor shall impose these same obligations upon its Subcontractors. Contractor understands that with monthly certified payrolls, contractor is responsible for any and all penalties that shall accrue during the month, regardless of the fact that any error could not be discovered by the Contract Compliance Officer until the following certified payroll.