1. Planning: The Engineer will coordinate the preliminary planning, as needed, to develop the needed utility extension, for funding and schedule consideration, for the Capital Projects team. 2. Design: The Engineer will provide intermediate plans for review by the Capital Projects team, and construction plans and specifications for the formal bid processes. 3. Permitting: The Engineer will identify all required permits and prepare, submit, and respond to all permits based on the designs approved by the Capital Projects team. 4. Bidding: The Engineer will manage the bid process based on the approved and permitted design, in accordance with North Carolina General Statutes, Local Purchasing Policy, and the approved project budget and schedule. 5. Construction Administration: The Engineer will assist Henderson County with administration of the construction of the project.