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6.5 The LPA shall provide the ODOT District Office with its certification that all right of way property rights <br />necessary for the PROJECT are under the LPA's control, that all right of way has been cleared of <br />encroachments, and that utility facilities have been appropriately relocated or accounted for so as not to <br />interfere with PROJECT construction activities. ODOT shall make use of the LPA's Right of Way Certification, as <br />well as evaluate the LPA's and/or consultant's performance of the PROJECT real estate activities under Titles <br />II and III of the Uniform Act, and, as appropriate, certify compliance to the FHWA. The LPA shall be liable to <br />repay to ODOT all of the Federal funds disbursed to it under this Agreement if the certification of the LPA is <br />found to be in error or otherwise invalid. <br />6.6 The LPA will coordinate with utilities, complete RE -75 forms, establish encumbrances towards each utility if <br />needed, prepare an invoice to the LPA for the local share, and pay the State share as needed. In the <br />administration of this PROJECT, the LPA agrees to follow all procedures described in the ODOT Utilities Manual <br />and 23 CFR Part 645. When applicable, the LPA shall enter into a utility relocation agreement with each utility <br />prior to the letting of construction. In the event that a utility is delaying the relocation of its facilities, the LPA <br />shall take any action necessary to order and cause the removal and relocation of such utility. No reimbursable <br />costs shall be incurred prior to the receipt of Federal Authorization for Right of Way from ODOT. If such costs <br />are incurred, ODOT may terminate this Agreement and cease all Federal funding commitments. <br />6.7 The LPA shall submit all subsequent modifications to the design of the PROJECT and/or any disposal of <br />property rights acquired as part of the PROJECT to ODOT and FHWA for approval. <br />6.8 ODOT shall be responsible for any necessary railroad coordination and agreements in accordance with the <br />provisions of Title 23 of the Code of Federal Regulations and applicable chapters of the ORC regarding all <br />activities relating to Railroad -Highway projects. <br />6.9 Consistent with sections 10.1 and 10.4 of this agreement, the LPA shall assure that, if any property acquired <br />for this project is subsequently sold for less than fair market value, all Title VI requirements are included in <br />the instrument which transfers the property. Consistent with sections 10.1 and 10.4 of this agreement, the <br />LPA shall assure that if the LPA grants a permit or license for the property acquired for this project that the <br />license or permit require the licensee or permit holder to adhere to all Title VI requirements. <br />ADVERTISING. SALE AND AWARD <br />7.1 ODOT will prepare the State's estimate and manage the advertising, sale and award process. The LPA and its <br />consultant shall assist in responding to bidder questions, preparation of any addenda and other coordination <br />as needed. ODOT's Awards Committee shall determine award of the contract. <br />8. CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION <br />8.1 ODOT will administer the construction contract in accordance with ODOT's Construction Administration <br />Manual of Procedures. The LPA and LPA's consultants shall respond promptly to requests for information or <br />other construction issues. The LPA shall review and approve all change orders. The LPA and LPA's consultant <br />shall assist in defending ODOT against any contractor claims. <br />9. CERTIFICATION AND RECAPTURE OF FUNDS <br />9.1 This Agreement is subject to the determination by ODOT that sufficient funds have been appropriated by <br />the Ohio General Assembly to the State for the purpose of this Agreement and to the certification of funds <br />by the Office of Budget and Management, as required by ORC section 126.07. If ODOT determines that <br />sufficient funds have not been appropriated for the purpose of this Agreement or if the Office of Budget <br />15 <br />