Specifications include, but are not limited to: The independent contractor(s) (CONTRACTOR) shall perform construction inspections applying engineering and science principles for the purpose of ensuring that energy conversion and transmission facilities authorized by the NDPSC are constructed in compliance with the siting laws (North Dakota Century Code chapter 49-22), siting rules (North Dakota Administrative Code Article 69-09), and applicable NDPSC orders. CONTRACTOR’S Project Manager assigned to the project shall be capable of reading and interpreting relevant laws, rules, and NDPSC precedent for proper management of the project. CONTRACTOR, upon execution of contract, will be required to participate in any preconstruction conferences for energy conversion and transmission facilities listed within the solicitation. When construction is already underway or complete, CONTRACTOR shall immediately begin providing construction inspection services upon contract execution.