7-BEH-FRM-604.SAW Local Participation Workforce Impact.docx

This Local Participation Workforce Impact document pertains to engineering services for the Lift Stations and Diversion Structures Improvements project in Texas. The project requires comprehensive engineering services including investigation and study, preliminary design, final design, construction plans and specifications development, bid phase services, construction administration, and start-up oversight for modifications, repairs, and replacements of lift stations and diversion structures. The scope of work encompasses multiple facilities throughout the jurisdiction, with Maria Wang, PE Senior Engineer, serving as the Project Manager. The document establishes requirements for local participation and workforce development as conditions of contract performance and award.

The document outlines mandatory local participation and workforce impact provisions that contractors and consulting firms must comply with throughout project execution. These provisions typically include requirements for hiring local workers, utilizing local subcontractors and suppliers, establishing apprenticeship or training programs, and documenting workforce demographic information. The document establishes performance metrics, reporting obligations, and compliance verification procedures to ensure that the project generates measurable economic benefits for the local workforce and community. Contractors must demonstrate commitment to these workforce development objectives and maintain detailed records demonstrating adherence to local participation goals throughout the engineering and construction phases.