The general scope of work for the activities includes the following: Familiarization with the intersection sites within the overall project and any historic documentation including review and assessment of any existing, as-built, GIS, utility company, or Town record documents, drawings, and plans. Procurement of or preparation of any and all required surveys to facilitate the design documentation process for the installation of mast arms at as many intersections as the approved project approach determines. Coordination with all regulatory agencies having jurisdiction and utility companies to provide the most current and pertinent above ground and underground information. Determination of and the subsequent preparation of any documentation and plans required for property acquisitions, right of way easements or construction agreements. Development of a rough order of magnitude cost estimate of project components at the beginning of the project to guide the establishment of the quantitative project approach. Preparation of all necessary sets of plans, details, and specifications for all components of a complete mast arm installation, signalization upgrade, and intersection sidewalk and curb improvements construction documentation package that meets all applicable codes and local ordinances. Preparation of all bid documents including contract with Designer’s “front-end” and Town furnished General Conditions “back-end”, bid proposal form, project description, pre-bid meeting, responds to bid questions, recommendation of winning bidder and assistance to the Town during bidding and construction contract negotiation. Preparation and submittal of any requisite documentation and information to the North Carolina Department of Transportation for the purposes of design, bidding, construction, or close-out approvals and reimbursements.
