Contractual Safeguards

Prior to undertaking the work of rehabilitating educational facilities, the Guam Economic Development Authority, the Department of Public Works, the Guam Department of Education, and the developer or contractor, shall negotiate and enter into a binding construction contract to build or refurbish the educational facility in accordance with the Guam Building Code (21 GCA Ch. 67), and any other applicable requirements. The construction contract shall contain contractual obligations typically COL2232015 CHAPTER 58E THE FINANCE, DESIGN, RENOVATION, REHABILITATION, CONSTRUCTION OR MAINTENANCE OF PUBLIC SCHOOLS found in government of Guam construction contracts, including, but not limited to:

(a)warranties;

(b)liquidated damages;

(c)performance and payment bonds;

(d)indemnity;

(e)insurance;

(f)standard specifications;

(g)technical specifications;

(h)progress schedule;

(i)maintenance;

(j)compliance with Guam labor regulations;

(k)compliance with Guam prevailing wage rates for employment of temporary alien workers

(H2)on Guam;

(l)compliance with Public Law 29-98: restriction against contractors employing convicted sex offenders to work at government of Guam venues. The contract must be submitted for review and approval to all entities charged by law with the duty to review and approve government contracts, including the Office of the Attorney General.