When directed, the CONSULTANT shall survey the project location, which is hatched in Figure 1; and prepare and record a location control route survey plat. The CONSULTANT shall obtain deeds of record, subdivision plats, survey plats, section corner location information, highway plans, and commissioner's records for all properties within the project limits. The CONSULTANT's survey shall be in accordance with the following, listed in order of precedence, and incorporated by reference:

Deliverables: If requested, the CONSULTANT shall provide the LPA with all pertinent survey information relative to the project, including survey book.

The CONSULTANT shall perform Geotechnical Services as defined in the scope of work and any addenda to that report when directed. The work shall be performed in accordance with the requirements set out in the most current Indiana Geotechnical Design Manual.

Prior to entering upon private property for performing the work, the CONSULTANT shall follow the “Instruction for Entering upon Private Property” as established by Legislative Acts of 1963. A copy of these instructions is on file with INDOT and is incorporated by reference. The CONSULTANT shall obtain a permit from the LPA for maintenance of traffic before drilling operations can proceed.

The CONSULTANT shall obtain and preserve samples of the subsoil as required, perform the necessary laboratory tests, perform the required geotechnical engineering analyses and prepare and furnish the necessary reports covering the information obtained. If the CONSULTANT is requested to perform the laboratory test on the soil samples and rock cores, these samples shall be delivered to its laboratory no later than the end of each workweek.

After the geotechnical report is accepted, and the design has been completed, the CONSULTANT shall review and sign the Foundation Review form, Final Check Prints form to verify the compliance with the geotechnical recommendations.

The scope the geotechnical investigation includes two test bores drilled up to 10 feet into rock per core, and two roadway soil borings up to a depth of 10 feet per core, and two soundings. If additional soil boings or cores or soundings become necessary or is requested by the LOCAL PUBLIC AGENCY, fees shall be negotiated in good faith at the time under a Supplemental Agreement of this contract.

The CONSULTANT shall test parts of the bridge for asbestos in accordance with the Indiana Design Manual including all issued memoranda and guidelines.