For landfill projects, the solid waste management or closure plan serves the same function as the facility plan. When the facility plan is approved, plans, specifications, and bidding documents are prepared based on the recommended alternative from the facility plan. Davis-Bacon requirements, however, do not apply to landfill projects . Once the documents are approved by the Health Department, the project can be advertised and bids opened. If the bids are acceptable, the construction contract must be awarded to the low, responsive, responsible bidder following Health Department approval.
Construction can now begin at the community's convenience.
At this time, the Health Department will schedule a preconstruction meeting with the community and contractor to explain the construction related requirements that must be complied with and to answer any questions that arise. In addition to the preconstruction meeting, periodic interim inspections will be conducted by Health Department engineers during the construction phase of the project. Since SRF loans are cost reimbursable, construction costs must be incurred before the community can receive payments. Once costs are incurred, the community should submit periodic payment requests to the Health Department for processing. Payment should be received by the community within two weeks of receipt of the request by the Department.