1. (a) Approval. The executive administrator will approve the contract documents if they:

   1. (1) conform to the requirements listed in this subsection;
   2. (2) are consistent with all relevant statutes, including the Texas Water Code;
   3. (3) pass a biddability, operability, and constructability review by the executive administrator; and
   4. (4) are consistent with the engineering feasibility data and environmental determinations required by §375.35 of this title (relating to Required Environmental Review and Determination) and §375.36 of this title (relating to Engineering Feasibility Data).
2. (b) Advertisement for bids. The applicant shall obtain authorization from the executive administrator before advertising for bids on the project.
3. (c) Other approvals. The applicant shall obtain the approval of the plans and specifications from each state and federal agency having jurisdiction over the project. The executive administrator's approval of the contract documents does not relieve the applicant of any liabilities or responsibilities with respect to the design, construction, operation, or performance of the project.

Source Note:The provisions of this §375.62 adopted to be effective February 11, 1999, 24 TexReg 769.