Specifications include, but are not limited to: • Civil Engineering (production/delivery of designs, plans, drawings and specifications) • Field investigation • Surveying services as requested • Testing services as requested • Inspection services • Prepare bid notices • Create bid documents and assist in procurement of construction services, materials, rental/lease equipment, professional design services, or other items needed to implement the TIF projects—may include multiple bids for contracted work for various projects • Incorporate HUB and SBE program requirements on projects with state funds and no federal funds (in accordance with applicable sections of the Texas Transportation Code and Texas Administrative Code). • Include the TxDOT-approved project goal (DBE, HUB or SBE, as applicable) in the bid document (if applicable). • Ensure that DBEs are certified under the Texas Unified Certification Program. • Review the DBE participation plan (or HUB/SBE, as appropriate) prior to contact award to ensure contract goals will be satisfied in accordance with provisions in the bid document. • Monitor progress during construction to assure the goal is met or good faith efforts are made and report contractor/subcontractor progress payment information monthly throughout construction to TxDOT project personnel. • Prepare construction contracts • May assist with support documentation of any project related force account (county crew and equipment) hours and costs— may require on-site meetings with county commissioners and their staff • May assist in compilation of data for county owned equipment used for each project if applicable • Approve all construction contractor invoices and review materials invoices, as necessary, for compliance with TxDOT and to support local financial reporting requirements • May provide information necessary for supporting TxDOT Billing Summaries, Individual Project Billing Summaries, and Invoices for reimbursement requests and to support eligibility of costs for reimbursement determinations • Assist in providing periodic reports for Commissioners Court regarding each project’s status as necessary • Assist in providing support documentation as necessary for the preparation of amendments to TxDOT Agreement and revisions to List of Transportation Infrastructure projects as needed • Other Engineering Services as may be required by TxDOT and the County