Specifications include, but are not limited to: METRO will provide overall direction for the METRONext program and assign its own staff to perform specific job responsibilities. Implementing an integrated team approach the PMC shall function as an extension of and supplement to METRO staff by providing all necessary specialized oversight and management expertise as required to successfully complete the development and implementation of the METRONext program. The PMC will perform or support any and all project functions associated with obtaining Federal funding for METRONext, such as the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) process, environmental clearance documentation, program management, planning and grant management. The PMC will undertake key management and support activities related to Program Control activities to ensure regularly scheduled reporting on scope, risk, cost and schedule/project milestones on a project and Program basis. PMC scope items include the development of an FTA-compliant Program Management Plan, establishment of design criteria and specifications for all infrastructure and vehicles. The PMC shall establish a METRONext Real Estate Acquisition Management Plan and provide necessary resources for right of way acquisition. Additionally, the PMC shall develop, maintain and monitor System Service Plans, System Safety and Security Management Plans, Fleet Management Plans, Commissioning Plans and Quality Control Management Plans. METRO is committed to future proofing projects and implementing the latest and future innovations, therefore, Innovation Support is included in all aspects of the PMC scope. The PMC shall supplement and support METRO staff in management, technical support and oversight of external Consultants performing Preliminary Design and Final Design, Construction Management, Environmental Services, Quality Assurance/Quality Control, Traffic Engineering, Survey, Public and Private utility coordination, Procurement, Small Business, Urban Design, Marketing, Communications and Public Engagement. The PMC will provide oversight efforts regarding third-party coordination and agreements. Third-parties could include, but are not limited to, governmental entities, utility companies and management districts, railroads and TIRZs.