Specifications include, but are not limited to: • Site Investigation o Preliminary Walk-Through o Preliminary Site Planning • Locate State owned above and below ground utilities. o Locate of existing electrical lines and equipment. o The Consultant shall provide ground paint and/or electronic files showing location of electrical utilities. o Locate other utilities in the area that may be affected. • Project Design Services o Provide project design plans and technical specifications for electrical upgrades. o Preliminary Plans, Specifications, and Estimates at 50% & 95% plans submitted to SDGFP for review – Electronic copy o Final Construction Plans and Specifications with cost estimate – Electronic copy • Administration Services o Construction administration/inspection and design to be performed by a Professional Engineer, Engineer-In-Training, or an experienced and certified Technician capable of managing a project of this type. o Prepare bid documents and answer contractor’s technical questions prior to bid opening. Bid opening and initial contract administration to be completed internally by GFP. Notification to contactor of being awarded low bidder will be done by consultant. o On-Site preconstruction meeting coordination. o Regular coordination with Contractor and Owner regarding work schedule, activities, etc. o Regular communication with Owner regarding project status. o Addressing questions and issues that arise in the field and coordinating with GFP personnel on larger issues. o Track and monitor project quantities. o Create and process Contractor change orders. o Verification of Contractor submitted pay applications. o Consultant shall monitor their billed hours relative to project progress and notify GFP should the two begin to deviate. Notification must also be given prior to any hour and cost overruns. • Inspection o Inspect Existing Electrical Equipment/Wiring for Need of Replacement Because of Condition or Undersized for 50 amp Upgrades. o Materials Approval (Shop Drawings). o Attend Final Electrical Inspection. o Conduct Final Inspection, create punch list, oversee, and verify completion of punch list.
