Specifications include, but are not limited to: The selected firm shall perform preliminary engineering and plan development services necessary to produce construction contract documents for the listed project(s) in accordance with INDOTs designated letting schedule. The selected firm shall complete an Engineering Assessment/Alternative Analysis for projects where one is not included in the RFP. The selected firm will also be responsible for: Environmental Document, Permit Applications, Topographic Survey, Design and Plan Development, Right-of-Way Plan Development (including Right-of-Way Engineering, Title Research, and Staking), Geotechnical Engineering, Pavement Design, Subsurface Utility Exploration (SUE), Utility and Railroad Coordination, Construction Phase Services, and other related services as needed. Additionally, the selected firm will be responsible for providing professional public outreach and marketing services. These services shall compliment INDOTs efforts to proactively communicate project development updates in an effective manner to various media outlets through the consistent utilization of multi-media messaging and visual illustrations as requested. The selected firm shall coordinate with INDOT on all outreach efforts, which may include stakeholder meetings, information meetings, and/or public hearings as deemed appropriate. INDOT is expected to perform the Real Estate Acquisition Services (including Right-of-Way Management, Appraising, Review Appraising, Buying ,Closing, and Relocations, as needed). However, if the number of parcels being acquired exceeds 10, then the consultant will be permitted, at INDOTs discretion, to perform the Real Estate Acquisition Services. In the Letters of Interest (LOIs) for this RFP item, interested respondents shall highlight Three (3) Small Structure Replacement projects (Des. 2300948, 2300952, and 2300957). Other services such as Ecological Surveys, Archaeological Investigations, Historical/Architectural Investigation, and Wetland Mitigation, may be included later if these work types become necessary. The INDOT Project Manager and the Consultant will schedule the Scope of Services Meeting within two (2) weeks of the Notice of Selection. The selected firms fee proposal shall be due 45 calendar days after the selection date for this RFP item.
