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Mn /DOT Contract No. CFMS Contract No. 2.2 Upon receipt of a written request from the Local Government Unit, the State will evaluate the request and promptly inform the Local Government Unit if the State will perform the work, either as submitted or with modifications. If accepting the work, the State will identify a project manager for the work to be performed. Any work assignment accepted by the State pursuant to this contract is subject to all terms and conditions of this contract. 2.3 After the State accepts a work assignment, the State will promptly perform the work in a professional manner and in accordance with generally accepted government standards. If the Local Government Unit deems that the work is not proceeding in a satisfactory manner, the Local Government Unit will bring such concerns to the State's Project Manager in charge of the particular project. The Parties will endeavor to resolve any disputes concerning work under this contract in the most informal and cost - effective manner reasonably available. 3 Consideration and Payment 3.1 Payment Basis. The State may, at its option, charge the Local Government Unit on either a lump -sum or actual cost basis for performance of the work. 3.2 Actual Cost Basis. Unless a lump sum or other payment arrangement is agreed upon, all work performed by the State will be billed on an actual cost basis. For work performed upon an actual cost basis, the State will provide a report showing the actual cost of the services performed by the State under this contract. The State's "Actual Cost" will consist of all of the following elements: (1) The actual cost of any materials provided by the State; and (2) Travel expenses reasonably and necessarily incurred by the State in the performance of the work. Such travel expenses will be subject to the limitations contained in the "Minnesota Department of Transportation Travel Regulations" in effect at the time the work is performed; and (3) Labor costs incurred by the State in performance of the work. Such labor costs will consist of (a) The actual hourly wage or salary of State personnel for time spent working on the project; and (b) Labor and overhead additive, at a rate to be determined annually by the appropriate State Financial /Accounting Officer. Labor additive will include fringe benefits, holiday and vacation pay, and applicable workers compensation and payroll tax expenses. (4) Equipment costs incurred by the State in the performance of the work. Such cost will consist of: (a) The hourly rental rate of the equipment; and (b) Fuel and other direct operational costs not included in the equipment rental rate. 3.3 Payment (A) The State will invoice the Local Government Unit upon completion of the services, or at regular intervals not more than once monthly as agreed upon by the parties: Rev. (12 /00) Page 2 5