INDOT anticipates needing one (1) project engineer or supervisor and two (2) inspectors as workload requires over the course of this contract. The selected firm shall provide personnel local to the project site such that neither commuting nor lodging expenses are incurred. The consultant?s personnel shall work under an INDOT Area Engineer. INDOT will control the hours and staffing of these personnel who may be required to work during the winter season, work up to 12 hours per day, and/or work at night. The project duration is expected to last from September 2024 through July 2027. Some personnel may not be required for the entire duration of the project. The LOI must specify the names of the project engineer or supervisor and inspectors who will be supplying services under this contract. Personnel identified in the LOI who are not full-time employees at the time of LOI submittal shall be identified with explanation of employment status. The selected firm shall furnish all construction field testing equipment, necessary to sample and test materials in accordance with INDOT procedures. If the advertised project is cancelled or rescheduled INDOT may substitute, one for one, a similar project in the same proximity in the same District. A field overhead rate will be used for this contract. Consultants without audited field overhead rates may propose a field rate at the time of contract negotiation. INDOT will not select design firms to provide construction inspection for the projects they design. This project may also include demolition and utility relocations.
