Specifications include, but are not limited to: The engineer shall perform all necessary engineering services to properly carry out the activities of the project in accordance with the State and HUD prescribed rules, regulations, policies, and State Law. The project includes the following activities: A. Prepare plans and specifications for the project. B. Construct and distribute bid packets (insuring that all Federal and State requirements are met in contract preparation) C. Assist in bid opening and prepare bid tabulation. D. Request contractor eligibility clearance from the State. E. Send notification of contract award to the State. F. Conduct pre-construction conference with contractor and staff representatives, documenting files with minutes of meeting. G. Conduct employee on-site interviews during construction. H. Conduct work-in-progress inspections giving periodic reports to the Board and approving any and all partial payment requests.