The Phase III Construction Engineering services are expected to consist of the following for each project: Preconstruction Tasks • Establish the Contract Inspector's Checklist for Contract Administration as guidelines for the consultant to follow. • Attend an IDOT preconstruction meeting with all interested parties to discuss goals, objectives, and issues. • Conduct a local preconstruction meeting with all interested parties to discuss goals, objectives, and issues that the City may have. Submit meeting minutes to the City for review and approval. • Review the requirements of construction and all required project permits. • Review the plans and specifications in depth, verifying quantities, elevations, and dimensions relevant to the project. Also, anticipate any potential conflicts or issues and develop solutions prior to construction. • Review the contractor's proposed construction schedule for compliance with contract. • Set up all forms of proper project documentation for IDOT’s Construction and Materials Management System (CMMS). • Prepare a Maintenance of Traffic (MOT) checklist. Review the MOT for possible improvements highlighting areas of concern. • Prepare a project contact list with names, addresses, phone numbers, and email addresses for all contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers for the project. Also, submit 24-hour contact numbers for applicable parties. • Review the record drawing requirements with the contractor. • Provide public notifications, interactions with residents and businesses. Construction Tasks • Provide a Resident Engineer for required daily activities such as: observing the progress and quality of the work and determining if the work is proceeding in accordance with the contract documents. Maintain site presence at all times when the contractor is working. Disapprove any work failing to conform to the contract documents and immediately inform City and IDOT representatives. Verify that there are no deviations from the contract documents unless authorized by City and IDOT representatives...
