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Page 4 of 23 that the Grantee shall be solely liable to the subcontractor for all expenses and liabilities incurred under the subcontract. K. The Grantee shall submit architectural planning documents to the Department for review and approval on the schedule indicated in Subsection VI.C. Construction documents (plans and specifications) for the project shall be approved in writing by the Department prior to the execution of any contract for construction work. L. Projects involving ground disturbance (examples include: historic building or structure relocation, grading and site work, installation of sewer and water lines, subgrade foundation repairs or damp proofing, construction requiring construction of new foundations, installation of landscape materials), the Grantee shall ensure that the following requirements are included in all contracts for architectural and engineering services: I. The architect or engineer shall ensure the following: (a) Ground disturbance around historic buildings or elsewhere on the site shall be minimized, thus reducing the possibility of damage to or destruction of significant archaeological resources. (b) If an archaeological investigation of the Project site has not been completed, the architect or engineer shall contact the Department for assistance in determining the actions necessary to evaluate the potential for adverse effects of Project ground disturbing activities on significant archaeological resources. (c) Significant archaeological resources shall be protected and preserved in place whenever possible. Heavy machinery shall not be allowed in areas where significant archaeological resources may be disturbed or damaged. (d) When preservation of significant archaeological resources in place is not feasible, a mitigation plan shall be developed in consultation with and approved by the Department's Compliance Review Section (contact information available online at www,flheritage.com). The mitigation plan shall be implemented under the direction of an archaeologist meeting the Secretary of the Interiors' Professional Qualification Standards for Archeology (available online at www.nps.gov/historv/local-law/arch stndsj.htm). (e) Documentation of archaeological investigation and required mitigation actions shall be submitted to the Compliance Review Section for review and approval. This documentation shall conform to the Secretary of the Interior's Standards for Archaeological Documentation, available online at www.nps.gov/history/local-law/arch stnds 7.htm, and the reporting standards of the Compliance Review Section set forth in Chapter 1A-46, Florida Administrative Code. 2. With prior written approval from the Department, archaeological consulting services costs required to identify and evaluate archaeological resources in areas of ground disturbance, and required to carry out the provisions of an approved mitigation plan, will be eligible for grant expenditure or contribution to the required match. M. The Grantee agrees that all acts to be performed by it in connection with this Agreement shall be performed in strict conformity with all applicable laws and regulations of the State of Florida. N. The Grantee shall coordinate consultation between its professional consultants and appropriate Department staff representatives as necessary to assure mutual understanding of and agreement on the objectives, requirements, and limitations of the Project in relation to the State Historic Preservation Program. O. Bills for fees or other compensation for services or expenses shall be submitted in detail sufficient for a proper pre -audit and post -audit thereof. The Grantee shall not charge the Department for any travel expense without the Department's prior written approval. Upon obtaining the Department's written approval, the Grantee shall be authorized to incur travel expenses for airfare, vehicle rental, mileage and DOS Form No. HR3E 1208GAASM Reference: Rule IA -39.009(1)(6), FAC