Scope of work may include, but is not limited to geotechnical investigations, geotechnical and materials testing; laboratory and field testing of soil, concrete and asphalt; plant inspections; analyses and preparation of reports; and daily oversight to ensure compliance with Federal, State, City of Phoenix, Maricopa County and Valley Metro standards, policies and guidelines. Materials testing will include roadway, guideway, alley, water, sewer, dry utilities, landscape and irrigation, irrigation facilities, site, storm drain, retentions, embankments, earthwork, trenching, grading, soil treatments, masonry, structural steel, bridge/structures, sidewalk, ADA ramps, curb & gutter, and driveways for compliance with standard details, specifications, and approved plans. Team members will provide services to ensure projects are successfully executed within scope, schedule, and budget. These extensions of staff will act as representatives of the City of Phoenix by attending construction meetings, submitting daily reports, and performing other services as required. Scope of work may include but is not limited to the following: • Attend daily, weekly, monthly meetings • Daily interaction with the contractor (may include irregular work hours) • Preparation of daily, weekly, and monthly reports • Data entry into City of phoenix/Valley Metro program management system (ACONEX) • Review and respond to contractor’s request for information, submittals and change orders • Review and comment on contractor’s compliance with City of Phoenix’s asset management requirements • Coordinate among/between other City Departments, City Staff, and other governmental agencies • Other services as required to support successful completion of the work and City’s interest The position(s) require knowledge of construction practices, civil engineering techniques, and terminology. Work may require field and laboratory technicians to show proof of appropriate certifications: American Concrete Institute (ACI Field and Laboratory), Arizona Technical Testing Institute (ATTI Field & Laboratory), OSHA Trench Safety, and/or Mine Safety Health Administration (MSHA). Material Testing Firm(s) must be certified through: Concrete & Cement Reference Laboratory (CCRL) and American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) re:source (formally American Material Reference Laboratory - AMRL). The firm will provide vehicles, fuel, code books, cellular phones, laptops/tablets, printers, digital camera, and other equipment deemed necessary to complete the tasks. Cell phones and laptop/tablet must have full field connectivity. Firms must provide technical support for their equipment. All Materials Technicians are required to have the equipment listed on the City of Phoenix Materials Lab checklist and include straight edges, smart level, tape measures, probe, temperature gun, measuring wheel and other field equipment as required. The firm will provide all required personal protective equipment (at a minimum, hard hat, safety vest, steel-toed boots, gloves, safety glasses, hearing protection) and any other equipment as required or directed by Light Rail Transit Program Manager. The City of Phoenix will perform Quality Assurance and Quality Control. The contractor may provide Quality Control at their discretion. Valley Metro will perform inspections on LRT guideway. Use of UNIFIER, an Application Service Provider (ASP) web-based project management database, may be required. The following information provides a guideline for utilization. Any questions related to the requirements of UNIFIER should be directed to the Project Manager. • The Consultant will be required to maintain all project records in electronic format. • The City provides an ASP web-based project management database which the Consultant will be required to utilize in the fulfillment of the contract requirements. • The Consultant shall provide a computerized networked office platform with broadband internet connectivity. • UNIFIER training will be provided through the City of Phoenix to firms under contract.
