Section R. 247.164 - Letting of projects; performance of construction engineeringRule 4.
(1) Local agency bridge projects, funded through the local bridge program, shall be let to contract by the department under the following conditions: (a) The highway authority has secured department approval of plans, specifications, and estimated costs for the proposed work. The plans shall have been prepared by a qualified engineer registered to practice professional engineering in Michigan.(b) The highway authority has adequate funds available, in addition to local bridge funds, to complete the bridge work.(2) The department shall award and administer the construction contract unless the federal highway administration has otherwise authorized the contract to be let by the local agency.(3) The construction engineering may be done by the engineering staff of the highway authority or by the engineer consultant retained by the highway authority.(4) Funds from the local bridge program shall be used for participating construction costs. The costs of preliminary engineering, construction engineering, and right of way acquisition are not paid from the local bridge fund.Mich. Admin. Code R. 247.164
2007 MR 14, Eff. July 17, 2007