Design services will include: 1. Design • Conduct kickoff meeting with Owner. • Prepare a conceptual design. • Assist the City in managing the states’ Recreational Trails Program grant, if awarded. • Prepare conceptual design documents and maps. • Prepare preliminary and final construction estimates. • Present conceptual plans to council and the public. • Prepare design documents at 60% and 90%. • Prepare final construction documents and material specifications (bid set). 2. Permitting and Construction Procurement • File all necessary permits (DES, OCRM) on behalf of the City. • Assist the City in issuing construction bid documents. • Respond to questions from bidders. • Attend and chair a pre-bid conference. • Review bid submittals and prepare certified bid tabulation. • Provide bid award recommendation. 3. Construction Administration • Attend and chair a pre-construction conference. • Review and approve of Contractor submittals. • Answer Contractor’s Requests for Information (RFIs). • Perform a final punch list inspection to verify all design items are complete. • Visit site and monitor Contractor progress. • Attend and chair monthly Contractor meetings. • Prepare punch list items. • Assist the City in project closeout. • Issue certified letter of substantial completion.
