Specifications include, but are not limited to: • Participation of an on-site pre-construction meeting. • Provide on-site construction administration/inspection on the owner’s behalf to provide assurance the Contractor completes the project according to plans and specifications. o Construction administration/inspection to be performed by a Professional Engineer, EngineerIn-Training, or an experienced and certified Technician capable of managing a project of this type and magnitude. o At a minimum, construction administration/observation on owner’s behalf shall consist of: Regular coordination with Contractor regarding work schedule, activities, etc. Regular communication with Owner regarding project status. Addressing questions and issues that arise in the field; coordinating with GFP personnel on larger issues. Verifying, identifying, marking and inspecting dig-out repairs, asphalt patches, asphalt overlays and other repairs. Coordinate with Contractor on asphalt repairs. Administration/Inspection/Testing of asphalt overlay and flush seal applications. Adjusting application rates of asphalt in the field as needed. Test for specified density with compaction on entire roadway surface. Testing requirements shall follow SD DOT Standard Requirements found at the following website: • https://dot.sd.gov/doing-business/certification-accreditation/manualsdocuments#listItemLink_1262 • Aggregate testing for base course and gravel surfacing (per SDDOT requirements). • Asphalt, asphalt aggregate and asphalt concrete composite mix sampling testing. • Obtain, verify and submit material certifications and weigh tickets from Contractor (base course, gravel surfacing, AC mix design, asphalt, etc.). • Track and monitor project quantities. Create and process construction change orders. • Verification of Contractor submitted pay applications. • Conduct Final Inspection, create punch list, oversee and verify completion of punch list. • Consultant shall monitor their billed hours relative to project progress and notify GFP should the two begin to deviate. Notification must also be given prior to any hour and cost overruns.
