Section A
(Updated 10/02/2009) – Bidding Requirements includes bid advertisement, information for bidders, bid schedule, bid bond, etc.;
Section B
(Updated 10/02/2009) – Contract Forms includes notice of award, agreement, payment/performance bonds, notice to proceed, change order, Buy American contract/certification, etc.;
Section C
– General Conditions includes definitions, programmatic requirements and policies applicable to all DES-funded projects; and
Section D
– Federal Provisions includes applicable federal rules, guidance and forms.
Sections A, B and D are provided in Word format and may be modified by the Engineer to be project specific. Section C is available in PDF format only, as no changes to the text are allowed. Any modifications to the General Conditions, as well as any special provisions or requirements, should be included in a separate section entitled Special Conditions.
Supporting Materials
Project Sign![]()
Minimum Wage Poster![]()
USDoL Payroll Form![]()
Federal Labor Provisions![]()
Whistle Blowers Poster
Recovery Act Fraud Hotline ![]()
DES may routinely revise the standard ARRA Front-End Documents for improved content and format as additional guidance becomes available from EPA and other sources.
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Microsoft Word format. Download a free viewer from Microsoft.



