2004-02-24_REVISION - M1977153 (2)

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complete the Good Faith Effort Questionnaire (pages SDBE-6 to SDBE-7) within 7 days of the bid opening as provided for herein under "Good Faith Effort." The apparent low Bidder will be required to convert its Statement of Intent to individual Letters of Intent (page SDBE-5) within 5 days subsequent to the bid opening. The Letters of Intent shall be substantially the same as the Statement of Intent. Any material changes between the two must be approved by the Board. Additionally, on the final day of March, June, September and December following issuance of the "Notice to Proceed", the CONTRACTOR will be required to complete and submit a fourth form: QUARTERLY SDBE PROGRAM PARTICIPATION REPORT in the format set forth on page SDBE-S so that the OWNER can trace the actual utilization of, and payments to, SDBES. The CONTRACTOR shall also submit a completed FINAL SDBE PROGRAM PARTICIPATION REPORT with the Final Partial Payment Estimate. Material failure to utilize SDBES to the extent listed on the Statement of Intent may be cause to disqualify the CONTRACTOR for future Denver Water projects. Replacement of SDBH It is anticipated that subcontractors and suppliers specified in a Bidder's Statement of Intent will be utilized by the CONTRACTOR. In order for the CONTRACTOR to replace an SDBE listed in its Statement of Intent or designated in a Letter of Intent, the CONTRACTOR must first obtain the approval of the OWNER. In order to gain approval, the reason for the replacement must be explained to the satisfaction of the OWNER. To the extent possible, the dollar amount of work committed to an SDBE firm that is replaced should be placed with another SDBE firm. Zf a portion of the work remains to be done by a replaced SDBE, the CONTRACTOR shall determine the • dollar value of the work to be completed and, to the extent possible, contract that remaining dollar amount with a replacement SDBE firm. SDBE Program Complaints The Engineering SDBE Contact shall receive and attempt to resolve any complaints raised relative to any aspect of the Program. If informal resolution cannot be achieved, complaints shall be brought to the Board's Program Committee. If the resolution of the complaint by the Committee is unsatisfactory, the aggrieved party may request that the Committee refer the complaint to the Manager of the Board of Water Commissioners for whatever further action deemed advisable. (BOARD OF WATER COMMISSIONERS ) (CONSTRUCT SLURRY WALL AROUND ) (HAZELTINE, ROAD RUNNER REST II) (AND BRINKMANN-WOODWARD GRAVEL ) (RESERVOIRS ) (SP 06700A ) SDBE-4