Specifications include, but are not limited to: The Town of Salem, NH (the Town) is seeking qualification statements from consulting engineers for design and preparation of construction documents for water main infrastructure replacement/improvement projects in Salem, NH. 1. Perform a field reconnaissance of the Project Area. 2. Evaluate the project area to include consideration of technical design, identification of environmental impacts, recommendations for land acquisition or easements, project phasing, if necessary, impacts relative to the EPA Stormwater Phase II regulations and regulatory agencies, and construction issues. 3. Evaluate the project area to include potentially significant design or permitting issues, drainage paths, possible areas where easement or acquisition is warranted. 4. Conduct all necessary survey work to support the design. 5. Conduct all necessary subsurface investigations to fully evaluate subsurface and foundation conditions, establish the presence of ledge (in areas where subsurface piping or excavation is required), and to aid in estimating site construction costs. 6. Prepare schematic layout, preliminary design, and preliminary estimate for submission to the Town for review. Specify date of delivery for these items in proposal schedule. 7. Assist and direct the information and communications regarding any easements and work on private properties, including assisting the Town staff in preparation of memoranda of understanding and/or temporary right of entry. 8. Conduct hydrologic and hydraulic study in order to establish appropriate culvert sizing for replacement of existing culverts if applicable. 9. Prepare Design Development level drawings and accompanying cost estimate. Specify date of delivery for these items in proposal schedule. 10. Attend meetings with Town staff, as necessary during the entire design process to review progress plans and budget. 11. Prepare Final Design drawings, including all work needed to file and obtain necessary permits (wetland, alteration of terrain, NPDES Phase II, and other applicable permitting requirements specific to this project) and regulatory compliance, preparation of bid documents, plans and specifications, plan/profile of existing and proposed roadway and drainage improvements and final Engineer’s Estimate. It is understood that necessary State permitting may be approved after the project bid date. 12. Assist the Town in conducting up to 3 neighborhood meetings (per project) for the purposes of reviewing the design with owners/residents. Prepare meeting notifications in cooperation with Town staff for distribution to residents impacted by the work. Take meeting notes, and incorporate public comment into the design, where necessary and appropriate.
