SECTION I – Preliminary Survey / Information Collection 1. Gather and review all existing information from the City of Marion and other resources regarding the following: • Utility maps: location, depth, and size information • Existing digital mapping • Available GIS based information • Parcel easements and right-of-way plats • Available traffic counts and related information • Software compatibility and needs • City staff input 2. Obtain required access from property owners to perform proposed engineering services. 3. Evaluate information and confirm type, size and location of existing facilities, structures, and utilities. 4. Perform sufficient field survey to determine location, elevation, configurations, sizes or any other pertinent data of existing features within the project area in sufficient detail as necessary to prepare the construction plans. 5. Perform, as required, stakeholder meetings to gather stakeholder input and disseminate appropriate information. 6. Establish alignment, profile, and centerline stationing through the proposed project sites. 7. Evaluate and recommend appropriate means and schedule for project development and construction. Both projects grant funding is fully available, as of Oct 1, 2025. However, additional supportive City of Marion funding will be available on July 1, 2026. It is anticipated that both projects should let no later than the spring of 2027, with the Bus Stop project letting being the priority project. 8. Conduct periodic review sessions and / or communications as required with City staff throughout the evaluation period as needed. SECTION II – Cultural Resources Investigation 1. Perform Cultural Resources Investigation to locate, identify, and evaluate all cultural resources in the Area of Potential Effect (APE) to provide potential impact on historic properties. 2. Prepare a Cultural Resources Investigation Report. 3. Submit preliminary and approved reports to the City of Marion for review. Submit to Iowa DOT as necessary SECTION III – Environment Evaluation Report 1. Perform an initial limited environmental evaluation. 2. Conduct information gathering regarding traffic noise, air quality, MSATs, right-of-way displacement impacts, cultural resources, threatened and endangered species, water quality, parkland impacts, floodplains, wetlands, regulated materials, and project consistency. 3. Contact appropriate agencies and stakeholders for project acknowledgement. 4. Prepare an Environment Evaluation Report. 5. Submit preliminary and approved reports to the City of Marion for review. Submit to Iowa DOT
