The scope of work provides for constructing a salt storage building or dome to accommodate a salt storage capacity of approximately 3,500 tons. The work also provides for constructing a salt ramp for loading salt. If applicable, the design will need to comply with the Illinois Stretch Energy Code. The work at this site may include, but is not limited to, architectural, structural, civil, electrical, and ventilation. The A/E will be responsible and must utilize or be a qualified environmental firm for preparing/submitting plans and reports in accordance with Section 669 of IDOT's Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction. The A/E will also be responsible for monitoring all soil excavation, ensuring contractor compliance and measurement for payment in construction. The A/E is encouraged to include independent cost estimators on their teams to verify estimates are in line with current market conditions to avoid project bids that exceed the available funding for the project. A/E estimates should be updated and verified at each stage of the project in accordance with the Design and Construction Manual. Designers are reminded that their Professional Services Agreements make them responsible for providing a design that is within budget, and they can be held responsible for redesign of the project should bids received exceed project funding
