a) Assist with the development of grant applications, including, but not limited to cost estimates, preparation of project justification, environmental narrative, project maps and accurate project descriptions. b) To address needed design in a timely manner for the start of the environmental review process. (Milestones and keeping with them must be established to keep in line with the contract schedule and to keep with the invoicing in a timely manner.) c) Provide preliminary engineering/architectural investigations, and drawings sufficient to achieve the preliminary design milestone, including at a minimum: Refer to Preliminary Engineering Report Template page 11. 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) Provide an environmental narrative detailing information pertaining to the specific project site and determine compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) of 1969, as amended. Refer to Environmental Narrative Requirements on page 10.
