Specifications include, but are not limited to: The selected firm shall perform preliminary engineering and plan development services necessary to produce construction contract documents for the listed project in accordance with INDOTs designated letting schedule. The selected firm will also be responsible for: Environmental Document (CE), Environmental Permits, Topographic Survey, Geotechnical Engineering, Bridge and MOT Design and Plan Development, Right-of-Way Plan Development (Engineering and Staking), Right-of-Way Title Research, Right of Way Management, Appraising, Review Appraising, Buying and Closing, Utility Coordination, Railroad Coordination, Small Structure and Pipe Hydraulic Design, Bridge Hydraulic Design, Pavement Design and Construction Phase Services. Additionally, the selected firm will be responsible for providing professional public outreach and marketing services. These services shall compliment INDOTs efforts to proactively communicate project development updates in an effective manner to various media outlets through the consistent utilization of multi-media messaging and visual illustrations as requested. The selected firm shall coordinate with INDOT on all outreach efforts, which may include stakeholder meetings, information meetings, and/or public hearings as deemed appropriate. Other services such as Ecological Surveys, Wetland Mitigation, archeological investigations, historical/architectural investigations, and Subsurface Utility Exploration (SUE) may be included later if these work types become necessary. The selected firms fee proposal shall be due 45 calendar days after the selection date for this RFP item.
