Specifications include, but are not limited to: provide on call engineering services for Multiple Water System Improvements Projects including water storage tank rehabilitation, water main replacement, pumping station upgrades, water treatment renovations, water quality improvement, construction administration and inspection, and other associated projects included in the Capital Improvement Program.; A. Planning Services - conduct project study and develop the preliminary engineering reports incorporating all alternatives to address the need of the water system, conduct a cost benefit analysis of feasible alternatives available to correct the problem or address a water system’s need and make recommendations to NPU for implementation. Assists NPU in addressing the DPH comments on the PER to meet the regulatory requirements.; B. Design Services - develop preliminary design, final design, detailed plans & specifications, project schedule, probable cost estimates, and bid documents all in accordance with the requirements of the State of Connecticut Drinking Water Section and other applicable State and Local agencies. Review bid submittals, analyze bid results, review contract documents such as bid schedules, subs, MBE/WBE, insurance, bonds, etc., and recommend to authorize the award of contract to the most responsive and responsible bidder.; C. Pre-Construction Engineering Services: • Attend pre-construction meetings; provide responses to all questions in a timely and efficient manner; • Review project schedule including timelines associated with all permits, agreements, and contract documents; • Provide “constructability review” as needed; D. Construction Services: • Maintain a presence on the project during times when contractor activities are underway and be on-site at all times during critical construction activities to ensure the project is built in substantial conformance with construction documents and design standards, and to ensure the provisions of the contract documents are being fulfilled; • Maintain close contact with NPU Project Manager.; • Coordinate and assist as necessary with NPU, contractors, surveyors, engineers, other utility companies, permitting agencies, and other parties; • Arrange and attend, as necessary, project progress meetings, take meeting minutes and respond to all questions; • Preparation of daily inspection reports documenting observed construction activities.; • Take and maintain photograph logs providing documentation of construction activities; E. Post-Construction Support Services: • Prepare and review a punch list based on the outstanding items noted after project inspection, consolidate comments into a final punch list for discussion with the prime contractor; • Review and approve as-built drawings at project completion; • Participate and assist in conducting the final inspection, testing and release of the facilities; • Prepare final project closeout documents.