a) Assist with the development of grant applications, including, but not limited to cost estimates, preparation of project justification, project maps and accurate project descriptions. b) Provide all project information necessary to ensure timely execution of the environmental review. c) Provide preliminary engineering, investigations, and drawings sufficient to achieve the preliminary design milestone, including at a minimum: i. Cross sections/elevations ii. Project layout/staging areas iii. General notes iv. Special notes v. Design details vi. Specifications vii. Utility relocation designs viii. Construction limits, including environmentally sensitive areas that should be avoided during construction ix. Required permits x. Quantities xi. Estimate of construction costs to within +/- 25% xii. Schedules for design, permitting, acquisition and construction d) Design surveying, topographic and utility mapping. e) Perform subsurface explorations for project sites, as necessary. f) Prepare horizontal alignments/layouts for all proposed project alternatives necessary to fully describe the project scope, anticipated limitations, and potential project impacts. g) Recommend value engineering options (alternative design, construction methods, procurement, etc.) that may improve efficiency, expedite the schedule, or reduce project costs for the subrecipient.
