The Contractor shall perform all the necessary Architectural services to properly carry-out the activities in the project, in accordance with State and RD prescribed rules, regulations, policies, and State law. The project includes the following activities. Preparing project cost estimates for the application preparation to RD. Prepare plans and specifications for project including all services required for design and Architectural phases of project. Construct and distribute bid packets (ensuring that all Federal and State requirements are met in contract preparation). Assist in bid opening and prepare bid tabulation Conduct pre-construction conference with contractor, and staff representatives, documenting files with minutes of meeting. Conduct work in-progress inspections giving periodic reports to the City and approving any and all partial payment requests. Provide all services necessary for execution of the project including consultations, surveys, soil investigations, supervision, travel, “as built” or record drawings, and incidental costs. Provide the recipient, RD, Comptroller General of U.S. Dept. of Inspector General, or any authorized representatives access to all records of the project. Maintain all records for 3 years after project is closed.
