Notice is hereby given that consulting services will be utilized by the West Virginia Department of Transportation, Division of Highways, for Quality Control and Quality Assurance project inspection, documentation services, project management, and related duties as required on the 26th Ave to Blizzard Drive project (District 3). The anticipated duration of the agreement is approximately 20 months. It is anticipated that the following appropriately accredited and qualified inspectors will be required: 1 – TRETSR TECHNICIAN (Level 4) 1 – TRETAS TECHNICIAN (Level 2) 1 – TRETTR TECHNICIAN (Level 1) 1 – CPM SCHEDULE REVIEWER The general guidelines for performance of the project inspection are as follows: 1. The consulting engineering services required may consist of project inspection, documentation services, and other related duties as assigned. 2. The consultant will supply experienced construction and materials inspection personnel. All inspectors must be certified through WVTRET Board. 3. The personnel shall have a working knowledge of WVDOT-DOH standards, specifications, WVDOH Traffic Control manual, Materials Certification, materials testing procedures, as well as being certified by the DOH for sampling and testing aggregate, Portland cement concrete, bituminous concrete, compaction testing and possess nuclear certifications in the State of West Virginia. The knowledge and certifications required of a given individual will depend on the specific item(s) being inspected and /or sampled/tested. 4. It is the intent that majority of the required materials testing be conducted by personnel capable of performing the complete field inspection of the affected items. 5. In addition, the inspectors shall be knowledgeable of good construction and surveying practices and procedures; able to interpret contracts, special provisions, plans and specifications, proposals, able to perform project layout and assist in project finalization; able to exercise good judgment; able to use engineering, testing and office equipment; be accurate and neat in recording data and preparing records and able to maintain a harmonious relationship with the Department, other governmental agencies, contractors, and the public. 6. The consultant will supply all necessary transportation, laptop, and communication devices for its personnel. 7. The Department will supply field offices, storage buildings, and office equipment per normal construction contract specification items or reasonable access to the same as it deems necessary. 8. The Consultant personnel shall be proficient in using AASHTOWare Project (AWP). 9. All testing equipment and incidental tools and supplies are to be furnished by the Consultant unless the Department elects to supply same on a given project. 10. The method of payment for the consultant services provided will be SPECIFIC RATE OF PAY.
