Specifications include, but are not limited to: Preparing and approval of the engineering report prior to the Release of Funds Upon the Release of Funds, the following scope of work is required: 1. Preparing the final design and construction bid package in conformance with applicable regulations and requirements; 2. Supervising the bid advertising, tabulation, and award process, including preparing the advertisements for bid solicitations, conducting pre-bid meeting, conducting bid opening, and issuing the notice to proceed; 3. Conducting the pre-construction conference; 4. Surveying, field staking, on-site supervising of construction work, and preparing inspection reports; 5. Reviewing and approving all contractor requests for payment, change orders, and submitting approved requests to the governing body; 6. Providing reproducible plan drawings to the Town/City/County upon project completion; 7. Conducting final inspection and testing; 8. Submitting certified “as-built” drawings to appropriate authorities; and 9. Preparing an operation and maintenance manual (if applicable).