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Attachment D — Program and Special Conditions b. Comply with 24 C.F.R. part 58, and the regulations implementing the National Environmental Policy Act, 40 C.F.R. §§ 1500-1508. When the Recipient has completed the environmental review process, it shall submit a Request for Release of Funds and Certification. DEO will issue an Authority to Use Grant Funds (form HUD -7015.16) when this condition has been fulfilled to the satisfaction of DEO. The Recipient shall not commit funds or begin construction before DEO has issued the "Authority to Use Grant Funds." 13. The Recipient shall obtain approval from DEO prior to requesting CDBG funds for engineering activities and costs which are additional engineering services as defined in rules 73C -23.0031(1)(a)-(1), F.A.C. 14. The Recipient agrees to comply with the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970, as amended (42 U.S.C. §§ 4601-4655; hereinafter, the "URA"), implementing regulations at 24 C.F.R. part 42, 49 C.F.R. part 24 and 24 C.F.R. § 570.606(b), the requirements of 24 C.F.R. § 42.325 — 42.350 governing the Residential Anti -displacement and Relocation Assistance Plan under section 104(d) of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 (42 U.S.C. § 5304(d)), and the requirements in 24 C.F.R. § 570.606(d), governing optional relocation assistance policies. If the Recipient undertakes any activity subject to the URA, the Recipient shall document completion of the acquisition by submitting all documentation required for a desk monitoring of the acquisition, including a notice to property owners of his or her rights under the URA, an invitation to accompany the appraiser, all appraisals, offer to the owner, acceptance, contract for sale, statement of settlement costs, copy of deed, waiver of rights (for donations), as applicable. The documentation shall be submitted prior to completing the acquisition (closing) so that DEO can determine whether remedial action may be needed. The Recipient shall provide relocation assistance to displaced persons as defined by 24 C.F.R. § 570.606(6)(2), that are displaced as a direct result of acquisition, rehabilitation, demolition or conversion for a CDBG-assisted project. 15. For Neighborhood Revitalisation, Commercial Revitalization and Economic Development projects, the Recipient shall, prior to being reimbursed for more than $15,000 for administrative services, provide to DEO a copy of all engineering specifications and construction plans, if required, for the activities described in the Agreement. The Recipient shall also furnish DEO, prior to soliciting bids or proposals, a copy of bid documents for services and/or materials to provide those services and/or materials for construction activities when the bids are expected to exceed $35,000. Additionally, the Recipient shall not publish any request for bids for construction purposes or distribute bid packages until DEO has provided its written acceptance of the engineering specifications, construction plans, and bid documents. 16. For each procured construction contract or agreement in the Neighborhood Revitalization, Commercial Revitalization and Economic Development categories for which CDBG funding will be requested, the Recipient shall submit the following procurement documents: a. A copy of the bid advertisement, including an affidavit of publication; b. Documentation of the Recipient's efforts made to inform minority- and woman -owned businesses of the opportunity to bid on the construction contract; c. A copy of the bid tabulation sheet; d. A copy of the engineer's recommendation to award; e. A letter requesting sole source approval, if applicable; f. A copy of the bid bond (five percent of the bid price) for the prime contractor(s) selected to do the work, and; Completed copies of the following forms for all prime contractors and subcontractors: • Form SC -51 — Bidding Information and Contractor Eligibility; • Form SC -37 — Certification Regarding Debarment, Suspension, and Other Responsibility Matters (Primary Covered Transactions); g. 28 36