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appendix forms or agreements, which may be subject to approval of the Office of the State Comptroller. 7. The Contractor has demonstrated its ability to finance its share of the Project and has agreed to fund its portion of the cost of the Project. B. Additional Requirements for Construction Projects 1. Project design, including preparation of final plans and specifications, and supervision of construction shall be undertaken by a qualified architect and/or engineer licensed to practice in the State of New York. The Contractor shall submit final plans and specifications to the Department for its acceptance before initiating construction work or, if the Contractor intends to subcontract for construction work, before the work is advertised for bidding. No change to project plans may be made without the prior written approval of the Department. The Contractor shall also be responsible for erecting a project sign satisfactory to the Department identifying the Department’s funding of the Project. The project sign shall remain in place for the useful life of the improvements undertaken pursuant to this Agreement. Upon completion of the Project, the Contractor shall submit to the Department a proper certification from a licensed architect or engineer. 2. The State shall make periodic inspections of the project both during its implementation and after its completion to ensure compliance with this Agreement. The Contractor shall allow the State unrestricted access to work during the preparation and progress of the work, and provide for such access and inspection by the State in all construction contracts relating to the project. 3. The Contractor shall be responsible for ensuring that the project is designed and constructed in conformance with the Uniform Federal Accessibility Standards (UFAS - Appendix A to 41 CRF part 101-19.6), the Americans with Disabilities Act Accessibility Guidelines (ADAAG - Appendix A of Title 9 NYCRR). Where there are discrepancies among the sets of standards with regard to a particular design/construction requirement, the one providing for the greatest degree of accommodation for the disabled shall apply. C. Contractors Insurance Requirements 1. Prior to the commencement of the work, the Contractor shall file with the Department of State, current Certificates of Insurance evidencing compliance with all requirements contained in this Agreement. Such certificate shall be of form and substance acceptable to the Department. 2. Acceptance and/or approval by the Department does not and shall not be construed to relieve Contractor of any obligations, responsibilities or liabilities under the Agreement. Contract Number: C1003337 Page 2 of 11, Attachment A-2 – Program Specific Terms and Conditions