PURPOSE OF WORK The CITY constructs several transportation related projects every year that are state and federally funded. In order to comply with state and federal regulations and due to limited staffing and expertise, certain services are contracted out. The selected Consultant shall perform site investigations, cost estimating, preliminary engineering, civil engineering design, land surveying, construction management and other services as deemed necessary by the CITY for which the Consultant is qualified related to federal and state funded transportation projects. The Consultant shall only perform work that is assigned in an authorized Task Order. This Contract does not guarantee that a Task Order shall be issued. The Consultant may provide services to CITY including, but not limited to, the following tasks: 1. Project Management - The consultant shall be responsible for project management activities throughout the life of the contract and the scope of activities includes but is not limited to, coordinating and being responsible for scheduling meetings, managing the project schedule, preparing and distributing minutes, field reviews, tracking action items for the CITY and consultant sub-contractors, and preparing all submissions for the CITY to submit to Caltrans Local Assistance. 2. Preliminary Engineering Studies - Develop general project locations and design concepts and related activities needed to establish the parameters for final design such as Geometries, Hydraulics, Bridge, Landscape Architecture, Traffic Operations, Electrical, ITS Elements, etc. 3. Surveys and Mapping - The Consultant shall be responsible for data collection, mapping and surveying necessary for preliminary engineering, design, cost estimates, right-of-way impacts, and the level of environmental clearance. The scope of comprehensive base mapping and surveying includes but is not limited to Control Surveys, Aerial Photogrammetry, Limited Design Level Topographic Surveys, Right-of-Way Retracement, and a Record of Survey. 4. Environmental Studies and Documentation - Complete the environmental review; including submitting the Caltrans Preliminary Environmental Study and preparing any required technical studies to complete the NEPA document. Consultant will assist the CITY prepare the CEQA document as requested