The contract will contain a generalized description of typical services to be provided. Following the designation and execution of the RDSA base agreement, the Consultant team(s) will receive solicitations for specific Design Services Assignments under the RDSA base agreement. During the term of the agreement the work assignments will be identified, associated individual scope of services prepared, and agreement reached with the Consultant regarding staffing requirements, cost and schedule. A firm must be able to provide all of these services either directly or through their proposed subconsultants. To be designated, the prime consultant must be authorized by the State of New York to practice engineering. For environmental assessments and studies, personnel must have the necessary qualifications, certifications, training, and experience. Additionally, all right-of-way surveying and mapping shall be performed by a firm authorized to provide professional land surveying in the State of New York. The levels of complexity for the assignments which will be awarded under these agreements should not exceed Moderately Complex. The prime must include a DBE subconsultant who can act as lead on an assignment or project and be able to complete the majority of the work required for that project. At the Department’s discretion, DOT will work with the consultant to identify a discrete full spectrum assignment that is appropriate for the subconsultant. The prime will be expected to assist the subconsultant as required in a mentor protégé relationship to ensure the assignment is successfully completed. The maximum value of the RDSA base agreement does not in any way indicate that the designated firm will receive that amount of work. No guarantee of work assignments can be made. The estimated need is based on the Department’s projected workload. Work under this agreement is authorized when assignments are executed and must be completed within the term of the agreement. Generally, the term of this contract will allow assignments to be made anytime within the first three (3) years of the execution of this agreement provided all work is completed prior to the contract end date. For larger assignments, which may not be completed within the initial term, and under special circumstances, the State may pursue special contractual arrangements to complete those assignments. Selected firms must be able to initiate work on new assignments as often as needed and maintain the required Design Services throughout the contract.
