Prior to the installation of products subject to Buy America compliance, the utility facility owner will submit an executed TxDOT Form 1818 with attached Mill Test Reports, issued and signed by the initial fabricator, supplier of materials, or utility owner. Mill Test Reports should state that the materials were manufactured domestically. If the Mill Test Reports are not provided or lacking information, the utility facility owner may demonstrate Buy America compliance by providing a written certification signed by the vendor or manufacturer on company letterhead signed by an authorized representative declaring that all supplied materials subject to the Buy America provisions are fully compliant. The written certification will include the specific project information pertaining to the Standard Utility Agreement and state that all products that are composed predominately of steel and/or iron were manufactured domestically and in compliance with the Buy America provisions of 23 CFR 635.410 as amended.

The utility must furnish the following for verifying compliance with Buy America requirements (domestic origin) of steel and iron materials:

Form 1818 Material Statement
- this form is to be completed, furnished, and signed by the supplier of materials, initial fabricator, or utility owner. Form 1818 will not be acceptable if it is incomplete and not signed by a notary. This form, when completed, should contain certification by the utility with attached evidence of compliance from the supplier / manufacturer.
And
one of the following (or a combination):
The Mill Test Report (MTR) issued and signed by the initial fabricator stating that the materials subject to Buy America were melted and manufactured in the United States; written certification from the factory(s).
Written certification signed by the vendor on company letterhead, or other acceptable documentation, signed by an authorized representative of the vendor declaring that all supplied materials subject to the Buy America provisions are fully compliant.
Other written statements on company letterhead, signed by an authorized representative, from the manufacturers providing any additional treatment to the fabricated material (such as blasting, galvanizing or painting) stating that all treatment processes occurred in the United States.
Written certification should state that all products that are composed predominately of steel and/or iron were manufactured domestically, in compliance with the BUY AMERICA pro-visions of 23 CFR 635.410. Certification should include project information pertaining to the standard utility agreement.