The selected firm shall perform preliminary engineering and plan development services necessary to produce construction contract documents for the listed project(s) in accordance with INDOT's designated letting schedule. The selected firm shall complete an Engineering Assessment/Alternative Analysis for projects where one is not included in the RFP. The selected firm will also be responsible for: Environmental Document, Permit Applications, Topographic Survey, Design and Plan Development, Right-of-Way Plan Development (including Right-of-Way Engineering, Title Research, and Staking), Pavement Design, Utility and Railroad Coordination, Subsurface Utility Exploration (SUE), Wetland Mitigation, Construction Phase Services, and other related services as needed. Additionally, the selected firm will be responsible for providing professional public outreach and marketing services. These services shall compliment INDOT's efforts to proactively communicate project development updates in an effective manner to various media outlets through the consistent utilization of multi-media messaging and visual illustrations as requested. The selected firm shall coordinate with INDOT on all outreach efforts, which may include stakeholder meetings, information meetings, and/or public hearings as deemed appropriate. In the Letters of Interest (LOIs) for this RFP item, interested respondents shall highlight Two (2) Replace Superstructures (Des 2401280 and 2401281). Other services such as Ecological Surveys, Archaeological Investigations, and Historical/Architectural Investigation may be included later if these work types become necessary. The INDOT Project Manager and the Consultant will schedule the Scope of Services Meeting within two (2) weeks of the Notice of Selection. The selected firms fee proposal shall be due 45 calendar days after the selection date for this RFP item.
