All significant elements of a project must be constructed with skilled laborers and mechanics obtained through the competitive bidding process. The Applicant, with the prior approval of the executive administrator, may utilize its own employees and equipment for inspection or minor construction upon showing that Applicant possesses the competence required to accomplish such work and that the work can be accomplished more economically by use of the force account method.

Source Note: The provisions of this §371.83 adopted to be effective June 10, 2020, 45 TexReg 3863