Specifications include, but are not limited to:The Delaware Department of Transportation (Department) is seeking to establish an Agreement with a firm specializing in the preparation, examination, evaluation, verification and final analysis of construction contract claims arising primarily from highway construction contracts, and review of contract documents. Construction contract claims review, analysis, training, Critical Path Method (CPM) review and analysis and training for DelDOT are required. Project services are to be provided for a three (3) year period and will consist of individual project assignments. The firm selected will be expected to conduct all functions as listed without the use of subcontracting. CONSULTANT SERVICES REQUIRED Services include but are not limited to the following: Initial evaluation of claims to define issues involved, and establish a strategy for assertion or defense of the claims; Preparation and documentation of reports, graphs, charts, exhibits, and CPM schedules as appropriate; Calculation and documentation of delays, recoverable damages, loss of productivity, inefficiencies and other causes regarding construction claims; Attendance and participation at meetings and conferences with the Department and construction contractors involved; Provide technical assistance and case preparation for the Department; Prepare and provide technical assistance on claims avoidance techniques for the Highway Administration training programs; Constructability plan reviews of contract documents; Claims avoidance training;