Specifications include, but are not limited to: PLANNING/DESIGN PHASE SERVICES • Design of structural systems, including but not limited to: o Foundation systems o Wall systems o Roof systems • Prepare or provide aid in editing Divisions of technical specifications as required on a project-by-project basis. BID PHASE SERVICES • Respond to questions and prepare addenda information as required during pricing. • Attend Pre-bid meetings and tours when procurement of construction services is to be done through the formal bidding process. • Attend Bid opening when procurement of construction services is to be done through the formal bidding process. • Assist Iowa DOT with bid evaluation for the work. CONSTRUCTION PHASE SERVICES • Respond to questions and prepare responses to Requests for Information (RFI’s) as required during construction. • Review Construction Contractor’s submittals, such as shop drawings, product data, test reports, and samples to verify conformance with the project contract documents. • Assist the Iowa DOT with evaluation of requests for change for the work. Prepare scope and supporting documents required for changes to the Contract Documents that occur during the construction process. • Observe construction at appropriate intervals to verify conformance with the project contract documents. • Attend construction progress meetings and prepare minutes when so indicated in the contract. • Review Contractor provided “as-built mark-up” Contract Document materials for accuracy and thoroughness. • Prepare Record Documents for the Project, which will be delivered to the Owner. FORENSIC INVESTIGATION SERVICES • Meet with department staff, observe in-field conditions, and evaluate available drawings, specifications, and materials data as they relate to Structural systems distress of components of department buildings and other structures. • Coordinate testing and additional investigation required to aid in the determination of the cause of Structural systems distress. • Report findings of observations, tests, and other investigations with recommendations for remediation, repair or replacement. VERIFICATION/MODIFICATION OF EXISTING STRUCTURAL CAPACITIES • Meet with department staff, observe in-field conditions, and evaluate available drawings, specifications, and materials data as they relate to modifications to or changes in use of department buildings and other structures. • Coordinate testing and additional investigation required to aid in the determination of the capacity of department buildings and other structures to accommodate additional structural loads. • Report findings of observations, tests, and other investigations with recommendations
