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K. A Title II grant will not be awarded to libraries which evidenced poor performance on past state-funded Title I, Title II, and Title III pro- jects, as measured by timely and complete adherence to all fiscal and program requirements. L. Applicants must notify the appropriate State Planning Region or Clearinghouse of their intent to apply for a construction grant and to forward a copy of the preapplication for comment and review on same from the Region or Clearinghouse to the State library. M. All grant administration policies will be based on Office of Management and Rudget Circular A-87, A-102, and HHS Guide OASC-10, as modified by the Uniform Grant and Contract Management Act of 1981. The grant program is also subject to federal ru\es and regulations in 34 CFR 770, 34 CFR 76, 34 CFR 74 (particularly Procurement Standards), 34 CFR 75.600-616 under authority of the library Services and Construction Act as amended by P.l. 98 - 480. A number of these compliances are listed in Appendix A of this document. N. In addition to the final audit and periodical expenditure data, Title II grant recipients will be required to furnish the State Library copies of the following documents: (1) Library Building Program, developed by the library building con- sultant; (2) Site survey drawing; (3) Soil investigation or exploration report; (4) An opinion signed by a legal counsel describing the interest the applicant has or will have in the site and certifying that the estate or interest is legal and valid; (5) A set of preliminary and final plans and specifications; (6) Preliminary and final furniture, equipment, and shelving require- ments; (7) Name and address of project architect; (8) Name and address of library building consultant; (9) Tabulation of all bids; (10) Copies of all contracts. III. PREAPPlICATION PROCESS FOR GRANT AWARDS: The timetable listed on page 1 of these guidelines provides important dates in the selection process for grant awards. Preapplications must be post- marked no later than May 1, 1986 to be considered for an FFY 1986 grant awa rd. Preapplications will be rated according to a system which awards points based on four criteria. These criteria are: 1) Whether the proposed facility will serve an unserved or recently unserved county; 2) The type of construction project proposed; 3) The relative need for additional space according to the Texas Library Association's Standards and Guidelines for Texas Public Libraries; and 4) The percentage of the estimated project cost to be paid for with local funds which is available at the time of pre- application. -4-