Specifications include, but are not limited to: 1) Observe the Contractor’s work to determine the progress and quality of work, identify discrepancies, report significant discrepancies to the Department, and direct the Contractor to correct such observed discrepancies. 2) Attend conference(s) required to carry out the contract. 3) Become familiar with the standard construction practices of the Department, the construction plans and contract(s) for the project, and the Contractor’s proposed schedule of operations prior to beginning field services under the contract. 4) Assign a sufficient number of technically qualified and experienced personnel to the project to perform the services required under the contract, in a timely manner to avoid delay to the Contractor. 5) Notify the Area Manager immediately of any unanticipated project conditions. 6) Withdraw any personnel or halt any services no longer required, at the request of the Department, or within a reasonable time after the lack of need becomes apparent to the Consultant. 7) Perform consultant field operations in accordance with the Department regulations and accepted safety practices. 8) Provide for Consultant personnel transportation equipped with appropriate safety equipment, communication devices, hard hat, high visibility vests, and incidentals as are needed to accomplish the services required under the contract. 9) Act as Inspector as provided in the Specifications, Special Provisions, and The Source of the State of Georgia Department of Transportation. 10) Sample materials, concrete and asphalt, to be incorporated in the work, and reject Contractor’s work and materials not meeting the Specifications, Special Provisions, or the Source of the State of Georgia Department of Transportation. 11) Make certain that test report records or certificates of compliance have been received, prior to the incorporation of materials in the work, for materials tested off the project site. 12) Keep daily diaries, logs and records consistent with Department’s practice as are needed for a record of the Contractor’s progress including Project Engineer’s diary and Inspectors’ diaries.