Specifications include, but are not limited to: The Orange County Transportation Authority (AUTHORITY) is responsible for developing a large number of transportation projects in Orange County, including projects associated with highway and rail facilities. The AUTHORITY's management of these projects includes oversight of environmental clearance, engineering, and construction management and administration of the construction contracts. The projects include those funded by Renewed Measure M, the half-cent sales tax program, and state and federal funding sources. The AUTHORITY is obligated to deliver these projects using the funds available and in a timely manner. Construction Management Consultant (CONSULTANT) shall assist the AUTHORITY in this challenge by providing staff assistance and technical expertise to manage the construction phase of the slope stabilization project (PROJECT). 2.1-1 The number of project personnel and duration of the assignments will vary depending on the needs of the PROJECT. The final number of personnel and exact duration of assignment will be determined by AUTHORITY. CONSULTANT personnel shall be available within two (2) weeks from written notification by AUTHORITY, and up to a maximum of three (3) months after AUTHORITY‘s acceptance of the construction projects. 2.1-2 As primary administrator of the construction contract, the CONSULTANT shall endeavor to ensure that the contractor meets all requirements under the terms of the agreement between the contractor and AUTHORITY. CONSULTANT shall notify AUTHORITY promptly of any contractor deviations from the contract requirements and make recommendations for action by AUTHORITY. 2.1-3 CONSULTANT shall assist AUTHORITY in verifying the Contractor’s compliance with the safety provisions and the accident and injury prevention provisions of the construction contract. 2.1-4 CONSULTANT shall monitor the Contractor’s traffic control measures and practices and work to cause any deficiencies to be remedied promptly by the Contractor. 2.1-5 All services required hereunder shall be performed in accordance with latest cities’, Metrolink, and other applicable regulations, policies, procedures, manuals and standards. Those documents shall be made available upon request. 2.1-6 CONSULTANT shall furnish a Project Manager to coordinate the CONSULTANT's staffing and operations with those of the AUTHORITY and the AUTHORITY’s other consultants. The Project Manager shall be responsible for all matters related to the CONSULTANT's personnel and operations. CONSULTANT’s Project Manager shall be accessible to AUTHORITY at all times during AUTHORITY’s normal working hours. 2.1-7 Under the direction of AUTHORITY, the CONSULTANT’s Project Manager will assume the following functional responsibilities: a) Review, monitor, train, and provide general direction for CONSULTANT's personnel. b) Assign personnel to the PROJECT on an as-needed basis and as approved by the AUTHORITY. c) Administer personnel leave, subject to approval of the AUTHORITY. d) Prepare monthly reports for delivery to AUTHORITY.