Specifications include, but are not limited to: Task 1: Project Kick-off The consultant will convene a project kick-off meeting to discuss the goals and objectives of the municipality and define the project development process. The VTrans project supervisor will be a participant in this meeting and will provide an overview of the typical project development schedule for locally managed projects. The Consultant will discuss the project schedule and arrange to collect all information relevant to the project, including all existing project files, underground utility information, tax maps of the affected properties, etc. The consultant will coordinate and schedule this meeting and take notes to document the discussions and decisions made and to distribute to parties of interest. Task 2: Topographic Survey and Base Mapping 2.1: Right-of-Way and Deed Information The consultant is to develop a base map that shows the approximate limits of the existing Right-of-Way. The municipality will provide available roadway plans, land records, property deeds and tax maps on file for the properties within the project limits. The purpose will be to document the property lines and owners within the project limits for subsequent Right-of-Way use. This right of way and property information will be compiled and presented on the plans. 2.2: Utility Location The consultant shall identify all existing overhead and underground utilities that may be affected by project construction and depict their location on project plans. 2.3: Ground Survey The consultant will perform the topographic survey for this project in general accordance with VTrans survey guidelines and requirements. The survey will include enough information to design, permit, acquire Right-of-Way and construct the project.