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

   1. (1) conform to the requirements listed in §375.62 of this title (relating to Contract Documents);
   2. (2) are consistent with all relevant statutes, including the Water Code;
   3. (3) pass a biddability, operability, and constructability review by the executive administrator; and
   4. (4) are consistent with the SRF engineering planning documents and environmental determinations required by §375.35(b) of this title (relating to Required Environmental Review and Determinations) and §375.36 of this title (relating to SRF Engineering Plan).
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 §375.63 adopted to be effective February 25, 1988, 13 TexReg 791; amended to be effective June 30, 1988, 13 TexReg 3077; amended to be effective April 21, 1989, 14 TexReg 1749.