1. Perform all appropriate inspection duties, functions, and tasks that pertain to the CONSULTANT’s PE/S and staff as directed by INDOT's Area Engineer or PE/S and described in the "General Instructions to Field Employees" (including revisions thereto), construction memorandums as published by INDOT, and as otherwise directed by the INDOT personnel. Hours and staffing will be controlled by the district. 2. Equipment: Furnish all construction field testing equipment necessary to sample and test materials in accordance with INDOT procedures as specified in the "General Instructions to Field Employees” (including revisions thereto), construction memorandums as published by INDOT, the “Manual for Frequency of Sampling and Testing,” and in accordance with current accepted practices. INDOT at its own discretion may provide testing equipment for use by the CONSULTANT. All testing equipment used is required to be properly calibrated in accordance with the applicable test methods. 3. Samples: Obtain all job samples of materials (as required by the "General Instructions to Field Employees”) delivered to the site. Such samples shall be delivered to the appropriate INDOT laboratory office, if required. All sampling is required to be performed by individuals who have been qualified in the applicable test method in accordance with the Qualified Laboratory and Technician Program 4. Shop Drawings: a. Receive and act upon shop drawings and falsework drawings in accordance with the "General Instructions to Field Employees” (including revisions thereto) and construction memorandums as published by INDOT. Maintain a transmittal log of this correspondence. b. Upon receipt of approved shop and falsework drawings, specifications and other submissions, record receipt of this data, maintain a file of all drawings and submissions, and check construction for compliance in accordance with the contract documents. c. Alert the contractor's field superintendent when it is observed that materials or equipment are being or about to be used or installed before approval of shop drawings or samples, where such are required.
