The City has a need for architectural and engineering, and related professional services including survey, design, environmental documentation, and construction management and inspection for various projects, as well as on-call services. The projects and on-call contracts needing the abovementioned services include the following: On-Call Stormwater Review Services: The selected firm must be a Washington State professional engineering company. Typical services that may be requested under this on-call contract include, but are not limited to, the following: • Stormwater design plan review in conformance with the King County Surface Water Design Manual (KCSWDM) and the City’s addendum to that manual. • Provide site civil design review in conformance with City of Federal Way 2024 Design and Construction Standards. On-Call Inspection Services: The selected firm must have a thorough knowledge and understanding of engineering plans, contract documents and specifications, and inspection best practices. The selected firm will be responsible to meet the following requirements: • Conducting a through and professional inspection of the work. • Inspector(s) must possess strong verbal and written communication skills. • Inspector(s) must display the ability to cooperate with and coordinate activities with outside agencies assisting in the matters related to the work. • Inspector(s) must identify violations, deficiencies, or discrepancies in installation or existing conditions at the time of the inspection. • Inspector(s) must create a written record detailing daily activities including any issues found at the time of inspection and documentation of all actions necessary to gain compliance. Basic report writing including English usage, spelling, punctuation, and grammar are necessary. • Inspector(s) must have knowledge of the procedures for conducting and documenting civil inspections. The individual or firm must be familiar with local, state and national statutes, standards and regulations related to civil inspections and permit requirements for the City of Federal Way. • Inspector(s) shall provide their own transportation, all safety outfits & equipment, cell phone, digital camera, iPad for inspection tracking, and associated work activities.
