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, Engineer-In-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. Administration/Inspection of chip seal and fog seal application. Adjusting application rates of asphalt and cover aggregate in the field as needed. • Aggregate testing for base course and cover aggregate (per SDDOT requirements). • Asphalt, asphalt aggregate and asphalt concrete composite mix sampling - obtained from production site (retain for testing should issues arise). • Obtain, verify and submit material certifications and weigh tickets from Contractor (base course, AC mix design, asphalt, cover aggregate, 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. • Consultant shall keep a daily journal and submit bi-weekly updates to GFP. At the end of the project and before final payment, a copy of the construction diary shall be submitted to GFP. The daily diary shall include at a minimum: o Name of Consultant representative(s) on-site and time on-site. o Date, weather and temperatures. o Summary of construction activities for the day and equipment used.
