Specifications include, but are not limited to: The Engineer will be responsible for performing all engineering services through project closeout in accordance with federal, state and local law, regulations and policies. The scope of work includes but is not limited to the following: l) prepare preliminary engineering report and provide the Categorical Exclusion Checklist and any supporting environmental information documentation required by EPA, 2) prepare preliminary plans and specifications, 3) cost estimates for the EPA Community Grant application; 4) distribute bid documents, 5) assist in bid opening and prepare bid tabulation, 6) assist in the execution of construction contracts, 7) hold pre-construction conference, and 8) perform construction inspection including periodic reports to the Utility and approve all payment requests.