In general, this project will adhere to the following project development process: Project kick off meeting which includes the Consultant, the Town, the regional River Management Engineer from the Vermont Agency of Natural Resources and the VTrans Project Supervisor Field data collection and analysis Hydrologic and Hydraulic Analysis and structure type alternatives review Develop 85% plans Review applicable permits Develop Right of Way plans, if necessary Develop final plans, technical specifications, final engineer’s estimate and bid documents Review of shop drawings and other contractor submittals Conduct site visits during construction This process will consist of the following Scope of Work: Phase A- PROJECT DEFINITION Task 1: Literature Review and Current Conditions The consultant will review the Town codes and standards, Vermont Agency of Natural Resources Stream Alteration Permit Standards as well as the applicable state codes and standards. The consultant will travel to the project site to collect field data and soil samples to inform the project design. 1.1: Field Data Collection The consultant is to visit the site and collect all necessary data and the physical characteristics of the site to design and construct the project. 1.2: Site Survey The consultant shall identify all existing overhead and underground utilities that may be affected by project construction and depict their location on project plans. The consultant will perform the topographic survey for this project in general accordance with VTrans survey guidelines and requirements. The survey will include enough information to design, permit, acquire Right-of-Way and construct the project. 1.3: Soils Investigation The consultant is to collect no fewer than three borings at the site of the current abutments geotechnical evaluation and prepare a report on soil classifications, stratification and recommended soil bearing capacity. 1.4: Site History The consultant shall review the history of the site, including but not limited to the flood history, past planning and location studies, and the most recent bridge inspection report for the current structure. Task 2: Hydrologic and Hydraulic Analysis The consultant shall confer with the regional River Management Engineer to determine the methodology to be used. For the Hydrologic and Hydraulic Analysis: the analysis shall be done in accordance with the VTRANS Hydraulics Manual. The consultant shall confirm hydraulic sizing with the River Management Engineer. Task 3: Structure Type Alternatives Analysis The consultant will prepare a Structure Type Alternatives Analysis with a conceptual construction cost estimate for each of the proposed structures and a recommendation for choosing the structure type.
