The engineer cleanup designs under this Scope of Services will culminate in plans, specifications, and an engineer estimate that will be used for the construction of up to twelve elevation projects. The public works process will be in conformance with RCW 39.04. The engineering firm selected under this RFQ will provide service as the stamping registrant for the complete project manual used in bidding, construction, construction warranty, and project closeout phases. The engineering firm will provide construction management and oversight during the public works construction and warranty period. The scope of engineering services includes project management services performed by a registered professional engineer specializing in project management. The scope of services identified for this RFQ include: Engineering Design Services for public works contracts: Prepare Engineer’s Cost Estimate in accordance with Chapter 39.04 RCW Public Works. Prepare property specific cleanup maps for owner cleanup plans. These maps are generated from information gathered during Ecology residential property visits. Prepare a construction bid package (Plans/Technical specifications- 60%, 90%, final, and Contract Ready Level) based on the selected property-specific plans. Engineering design to achieve objectives that protect structure from flood damage. This work will involve site visits as part of completing engineered stamped plans and specifications. Provide site specific information needed to complete all substantive permit preparation. Provide site specific information needed to complete all substantive permit preparation. Bidding Support Services for public works Attend pre-bid meeting and assist CFAR project manager with answering and documenting A&E Firm inquiries and prepare any necessary addenda as part of the public works process in accordance with Chapter 39.04 RCW. Construction Management/Engineering Support Services for public works contracts: Answering questions on submittals, designs, or specifications during the construction phase of the project. Revising or reviewing plans due to minor changes in the property conditions. Common examples of these changes include construction/ demolition of fences, sheds, and decks; repair of rot, foundation work; and changes to landscaping. Revising or designing changes due to unforeseen circumstances, such as encountering ground water, soft soils, poor soil conditions, retaining features, drainage issues, underground storage tanks, unidentified utilities, foundation issues, or any additional unforeseen conditions. Engineering design and/or review for repair of retaining features, drainage systems, utilities, and other structures damaged from construction. This work may involve site visits to identify and address design issues and provide the public works contractor design clarification and/or instructions as part of a change order request.
