Specifications include, but are not limited to: The project construction would be expected to be completed over one (1) construction season. Consultant services shall include the preparation of design drawings and preparation of Specifications suitable for public bidding and also topographic and boundary surveys including property maps necessary for right-of-way and easement acquisition. The Consultant shall also provide construction cost opinions for the roundabout. It is expected that City of Norwich Engineering Division staff will perform construction inspection and administration duties. However, the Consultant may be retained for selected functions pertinent to the construction phase. Engineering services related to the proposed intersection improvements shall meet the requirements of the Connecticut Department of Transportation “Consultant Administration and Project Development” Manual, and “Traffic Signal Design Manual”, latest revisions, and other applicable Department of Transportation guidance documents. The Consultant will be required to obtain current traffic count information for subsequent use with industry standard microsimulation models. The chosen Consultant shall have experience using the VISSIM microsimulation model utilized by the Connecticut Department of Transportation. A preliminary design report shall be prepared. Said report shall predict peak period Levels of Service, average queue, and 95th percentile queue lengths on all approaches to the intersection. The Consultant shall perform additional analysis as necessary to ensure that resultant construction will not adversely impact businesses on main Street and Franklin Street. The Consultant shall prepare necessary details relative to aesthetic treatments utilized within and at the periphery of the roundabout. The Consultant shall investigate the feasibility and wisdom of installing pedestrian safety enhancements such as manually operated Rapid Flashing Beacons at the Roundabout approach.