Specifications include, but are not limited to: Furnishing complete shop inspection services for the fabrication of structural steel required for Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) projects. The CONSULTANT'S technical personnel will serve as an extension of ADOT staff to inspect, test and monitor the fabrication of structural steel in various fabrication shops. Inspections may also be required at project construction sites for specific field welded items. Inspection services shall be provided in conformance with ADOT standards, specifications, plans and procedures. As a State agency, we are obligated to maintain a high uniform standard of workmanship and provide the public with a quality product. The CONSULTANT will have full authority to require the fabricator to conform to these standards. It is the responsibility of the CONSULTANT to prevent delays to the project by cooperating with the fabricator and Agency (ADOT) personnel in the required timeframe as determined by the Agency. This includes, but is not limited to, responding to inquiries, providing estimates, reports and notification of issues in the specified timeframe as determined by the Agency.
