The initial work documents required of the selected firm will consist of the preparation of comprehensive engineering plans, including cost estimates. These must be prepared in close communication with the City of Gordon. The grant writing contact for the project is Keristen Layrock, who can be reached at (478) 751-6160 or by e-mail at klayrock@mg-rc.org. The following engineering services must be provided at a minimum: 1. Preparation of final design, plans, and specifications. 2. The securing of all necessary permits and clearances as applicable to comply with state and federal mandates. For this project, the engineering will be required to provide engineering plans/drawings showing all dimensions drawn to current engineering standards and the required plans in order for the contractor to apply for permits. 3. Preparation of bid and contract documents, including advertising and bidding procedures, holding the bidders conference, bid openings, and evaluations. 4. Post-award services, including securing the construction firm’s certifications and review of specifications, warranties, operation manuals, and as-built drawings. 5. Construction services, including supervision/administration of construction, review of payment requests, change orders, and other coordination with the construction firm. Periodic construction review (at least one visit per week during regular working hours) and other work as required in assuring proper execution of the work. Periodic construction review must ensure that the construction firm’s methods of construction provides for the same. 6. Construction close-out, final inspection, project certification, and coordination with the City of Gordon and the Middle Georgia Regional Commission to provide periodic updates to satisfy all CDBG program requirements. 7. The engineer shall fully understand the Build America, Buy America (BABA) provisions of this project. All CDBG construction contracts furnished or prepared by the engineer shall include required language from the Department of Community Affairs. Further, the engineershall be responsible for obtaining all required BABA documentation (i.e. manufacturers’ certifications) during construction.
