Specifications include, but are not limited to: provide Pavement Design, Geotechnical Services, Environmental Documentation, all Permit Applications, Topographic Survey, Utility Coordination, Hydraulic Analysis and Design as needed, and Construction Phase Services. Tree Clearing is anticipated for Des Nos 2100665 and 2100667.; Additional services may also be required, such as, Wetland Mitigation, Archaeological Investigations Historical/Architectural Investigations, Right of Way Plan Development (including Abstracting, Engineering and Staking), Title Research if these work-types become necessary.; Task 1 Environmental Document Preparation: The CONSULTANT shall perform Environmental Services as directed by INDOT. The work may be reviewed by one or some combination of the following: the District, the Environmental Services Division and FHWA. The work will be accomplished following all of the relevant local, state, and federal laws and regulations; FHWA and INDOT guidance documents; and all other pertinent and applicable federal and state requirements. The CONSULTANT shall develop the environmental analyses by coordinating with personnel responsible for the development of the project scope, as well as the INDOT project manager and the Office of Environmental Services Division. If requested by the INDOT project manager, the CONSULTANT shall attend the initial field meeting to identify potentially sensitive environmental considerations as well as any other field meetings that are necessary to conclude their work.; Task 2 Topographic Survey Data Collection: When directed, the CONSULTANT shall survey the project location. The CONSULTANT shall obtain deeds of record, subdivision plats, survey plats, section corner location information, highway plans, and section or auditor plats for all properties within the project limits. The CONSULTANT's survey shall be in accordance with I.C. 25-21.5; 865 I.A.C. 1-12; and the INDOT Design Manual (IDM) which is available online on the INDOT website, and which is incorporated by reference. If there is any conflict between I.C. 25-21.5, 865 I.A.C. 1-12, or the INDOT Design Manual, the order of precedence shall be: 1. I.C. 25-21.5; 2. 865 I.A.C. 1-12; 3. INDOT Design Manual; Task 3 Geotechnical Services: The CONSULTANT shall perform Geotechnical Services as defined in the scope of work and any addenda to that report when directed. The work shall be performed in accordance with the requirements set out in the most current Geotechnical Design Manual. After the assignment of the project, the CONSULTANT shall submit the scope of the geotechnical investigations to the Office of Geotechnical Services for their review and approval. No work shall proceed before obtaining the approval. Prior to entering upon private property for performing the work, the CONSULTANT shall follow the “Instruction for Entering upon Private Property” as established by Legislative Acts of 1963. A copy of these instructions is on file with INDOT and is incorporated by reference. The CONSULTANT shall obtain a permit from the INDOT District for maintenance of traffic before drilling operations can proceed.
