Specifications include, but are not limited to: • Surveying and field services as needed. This could include engineering surveying, property research and surveying, right-of-way surveying, and topographic surveys. Both traditional and GPS surveying methods would be included. Preparation of plats suitable for recording may be required for some projects. Field identification and survey of existing rights of way, property lines, and easements as needed. Preparation of final right of way and easement acquisition plans where needed. Provide metes and bounds descriptions for acquisition of right-of-way and easements. • Engineering analysis, design, and construction plans and specifications as related to municipal pedestrian facility projects. This may include designs of sidewalks, wheelchair ramps, crosswalks, minor storm sewer design, utility relocations, traffic control plans, and other pedestrian facility projects, and to ensure these facilities are ADA compliant and minimize impacts to existing facilities and property. Preparation of estimated quantities and project construction cost estimates would be included in this task. Proposer shall be able to prepare sealed documents. Other stakeholders in this process would be the Transportation Department and Engineering Department. • Preparation of contract bid documents and management of the bid process for related projects. Proposers should demonstrate an understanding of the City of Burlington’s Construction Bidding Process. Construction observation may also be required for some projects. • Support the City of Burlington in notification of the public via mailings in areas where initial surveying is taking place and in areas where sidewalk construction will take place. • Management and inspection of all construction activities related to the installation of passenger amenities and sidewalks including, but not limited to, inspection of subgrade, sidewalk slope and width, wheelchair ramps for ADA compliance, concrete forms, expansion joints as required, depth of slab, testing of concrete materials, placing and finishing of concrete, curing and protections, and final grading and cleanup.
