The City of Muskegon is seeking proposals from qualified consultants to provide professional services related to the update and development of construction standards and drafting tools. The selected consultant will be responsible for the following tasks: 1. Update and Revise Standard Specifications for Construction o Review the City’s existing Standard Specifications for Construction. o Evaluate specifications for consistency with current industry standards, state and federal requirements, and best practices. o Recommend revisions, deletions, and additions to improve clarity, accuracy, and usability. o Coordinate with City staff to incorporate City-specific policies, practices, and preferences. o Using EJCDC template documents the City has already purchased, create a custom “front end” set of contract documents (EJCDC Sections C-100 to C-900) that when combined with the updated Standard Specifications for Construction and a set of plans, create a complete set of contract documents. This will include a review by the City attorney’s office and any associated revisions will need to be incorporated into the documents. o Provide the City with a complete, updated document in both editable and publication-ready formats. 2. Develop Standard Construction Details o Prepare a comprehensive set of standard construction detail drawings for common infrastructure projects and repairs. o Details should include, but are not limited to: Typical street layouts Typical cross sections for HMA and concrete pavements Concrete curb and gutter construction Sidewalk and driveway approaches Utility trenches, bends, manholes, chimneys, connections, etc. Utility service connections Hydrant installation and replacement Pavement patching and restoration o Ensure details are consistent with the updated Standard Specifications for Construction. o Provide final details in both PDF and CAD formats. PDF details shall be provided in individual 8.5 x 11 sheets, as well as pre-positioned on 24 x 36 sheets with like details (e.g., a road construction detail sheet with all related details included, separate from a utility construction detail sheet, etc.)
