The CONSULTANT shall review all shop drawings as described in IDM 14-1.02(08). If applicable, this includes - Mechanically Stabilized Earth (MSE) retaining walls, Sound Barrier Systems and Precast Concrete 3-Sided Structures and Box Culverts.
If during the construction phase it is determined that unforeseen or unusual conditions arise, the CONSULTANT shall revise the plans with LPA approval.
If requested by the LPA, the CONSULTANT shall have the CONSULTANT's project design engineer attend and participate in partnering (1) a workshop with employees of LPA, contractor, subcontractors, etc. to develop a statement of goals, and (2) follow-up meetings.
The CONSULTANT shall act as a liaison between utility companies and the LPA, answering questions, and interpreting plans.
The CONSULTANT shall be available during the construction phase of the project and be pro-active in facilitating that the utility facility relocations are occurring in accordance with the utility's work plan.
The CONSULTANT shall issue a letter giving the utility notice to proceed with construction activities.
The CONSULTANT shall attend construction progress meetings held by the project engineer as necessary.
The CONSULTANT will prepare a bi-weekly status report indicating the details of utility relocation work and submit these reports to the Oversight Agent, Project Manager and Project Engineer.
The CONSULTANT shall prepare permit addendums for directed changes to utility relocation work plans including cost increases prior to the work being performed.
The CONSULTANT shall send to each utility with relocation work, a letter acknowledging completion of their work, not later than two weeks after the utility relocation work is complete.
The CONSULTANT shall send to each reimbursable utility, a letter requesting a cumulative invoice summary in 90 days, not later than two weeks after the utility relocation work is complete.
The CONSULTANT shall perform the required services in two phases. The first phase consists of the CONSULTANT's designating services. For the purposes of this contract, "designate" means to indicate, by marking, the presence and approximate horizontal location of subsurface utilities using geophysical prospecting techniques, including, without limitation, electromagnetic and sonic techniques. This phase is defined as Quality Level B (QL-B). The second phase consists of subsurface utility location (test hole) services. For the purposes of this contract, "locate" means to obtain the accurate horizontal and vertical position of subsurface utilities by excavating a test hole. This phase is defined as Quality Level A (QL-A). The CONSULTANT shall provide these services as identified in the fee schedule listed in Appendix D and as requested in writing by LPA to aid in the design of the project, rights-of-way or construction plans for the project.
This work does not include robotic camera services. If LOCAL PUBLIC AGENCY determines robotic camera services are required, fees shall be negotiated in good faith at the time under a Supplemental Agreement to this contract.
During the design and plan development, certain special investigations, such as, but not limited to septic exploration, endangered specials study, bat study, Full Section 106, additional Archaeological Investigation, etc. may become necessary. If something is discovered and is outside the scope of services and become(s) necessary, fees shall be negotiated in good faith at the time under a Supplemental Agreement of this contract.