Specifications include, but are not limited to: A.Preliminary Phase –Thisphase involves those activities required for defining the scope of a project and establishing preliminary requirements. Some examples of activities within this phase of a project include:1.Conferring with the Authority on project requirements, finances, schedules, early phases of the project, and other pertinent matters; and meeting with FAA and other concerned agencies and parties on matters affecting the project.2.Planning, procuring and/or preparing necessary surveys, geotechnical engineering investigations, field investigations, and engineering studies required for preliminary design considerations.3.Developing design schematics, sketches,environmental and aesthetic considerations, project recommendations and preliminary layouts and cost estimates.B.Design Phase–This phase includes all activities required to undertake and accomplish a full and complete project design. Examples include:1.Conducting and attending meetings and design conferences to obtain information and to coordinate or resolve design matters.2.Collecting engineering data and undertaking field investigations; performing geotechnical engineering studies; and engineering, and special environmental studies.3.Preparing necessary engineering reports and recommendations.4.Preparing detailed plans, specifications, and cost estimates.5.Printing and providing necessary copies of engineering drawings and contract specifications.C.Bidding or Negotiation Phase–These activities are sometimes considered part of the construction phase. They involve assisting the Authority in advertising and securing bids, negotiating for services, analyzing bid results, furnishing recommendations on the award of contracts and preparing contract documents.
