3-RFQ 2025037 - Eng Design CTH NN - Contract Specials.pdf

SCOPE OF SERVICES

A. DESIGN REPORTS

B. ENVIRONMENTAL DOCUMENTATION

C. AGENCY COORDINATION

D. RAILROAD/ UTILITY INVOLVEMENTS

E. PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT

F. MEETINGS

G. SURVEYS

H. SOILS AND SUBSURFACE INVESTIGATIONS

I. ROAD PLANS

J. PS&E

K. PLATS

L. TRAFFIC

M. SERVICES PROVIDED BY THE MUNICIPALITY

N. INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS

O. PROSECUTION AND PROGRESS

THREE PARTY DESIGN CONTRACT SPECIAL PROVISIONS

Revised 06/06/2023

The following are recommended special provisions for the design contract to be inserted behind the standard provisions.

VI. SPECIAL PROVISIONS

SCOPE OF SERVICES

A. DESIGN REPORTS

(1) Request for Exceptions to Design Standards

Prepare a request for exception(s) to design standards in accordance with the MANUAL.

Three copies of the request shall be submitted to the DEPARTMENT for approval.

(2) Encroachment Report

Prepare an encroachment report as directed by the MUNICIPALITY. Submit three copies to the MUNICIPALITY for approval.

(3) Other Reports:

Prepare the following engineering reports/analyses as directed by the MUNICIPALITY:

(a) Geotechnical Report

(b) Traffic Report

(c) Design Study Report

(d) Transportation Management Plan (TMP)

(e) Complete Streets Report/Memo

(f) Public Involvement Plan (PIP)

B. ENVIRONMENTAL DOCUMENTATION

Execute a disclosure statement as required by 40 CFR 1506.5(c).

Prepare a Categorical Exclusion Checklist (CEC) Environmental document for the

PROJECT as specified in the MANUAL and Chapter TRANS 400, Wisconsin Administrative Code. Furnish the required number to the MUNICIPALITY for approval.

Prepare an environmental document that evaluates reasonable alternatives to the

PROJECT and consider other reasonable actions or activities that may achieve the same or similar goals of the proposed highway PROJECT, including other or additional transportation alternatives and intermodal opportunities and the alternative of taking no action. Evaluate alternative courses of action based upon a balanced consideration of the environment, public comments, and the need for safe and efficient transportation consistent with local, state, and national environmental goals. Prepare environmental documents that are concise and emphasize significant environmental issues and plausible alternatives.

Comply with requirements specified in the MANUAL and TRANS 400, Wisconsin Administrative Code. In the event of a conflict between the MANUAL and TRANS 400, Wisconsin Administrative Code, the administrative rule supersedes.

(1) Historical and Archaeological Surveys and Studies:

(a) Identify the Area of Potential Effect for the PROJECT. Conduct a reconnaissance survey as specified in the MANUAL. Submit the results of the archaeological and historical reconnaissance and evaluation studies to the region Project Manager. Obtain recommendations from SHPO, the historian, and the Project Manager regarding historical/architectural reconnaissance surveys. Obtain recommendations from the archaeologist, Bureau of Environment and the Project Manager prior to conducting evaluation studies when further work is needed.

(b) Prepare a report as required in the "Guidelines for Preparation of Formal

Report on Archaeological Materials or Sites" in accordance with the MANUAL. Document the results of the reconnaissance survey for architecture/history using the “Architecture/History Survey Form”.

(c) Conduct further study(ies), in accordance with the MANUAL, to document the eligibility of site(s) for inclusion in the National Register of Historic Places.

(d) Preparation of a Determination of Eligibility is not anticipated, and, if required, shall be considered extra services.

(e) Preparation of documentation for the determination of effects (No Effect, No

Adverse Effects, Adverse Effects) is not anticipated, and, if required, shall be considered extra services.

(f) Preparation of a Memorandum of Agreement is not anticipated, and, if required, shall be considered extra services.

(2) Hazardous Materials/Contamination Assessments

(a) The MUNICIPALITY will conduct a Phase I investigation for the PROJECT in accordance with the MANUAL.

(b) The MUNICIPALITY will obtain direction from the Region Environmental

Coordinator prior to conducting further evaluation studies when Phase 1 indicates further work is needed.

(c) The MUNICIPALITY acknowledges that the CONSULTANT is not, by virtue of this CONTRACT, the owner or generator of any waste materials generated as a result of the Hazardous Materials/ Contamination Assessments services performed by the CONSULTANT under this CONTRACT. Dispose of investigative waste in accordance with the

MANUAL.

(d) Incorporation of Results of Phase 2 Investigations in the plans and special provisions is not included and shall be considered extra services.

C. AGENCY COORDINATION

(1) WisDOT Transportation Construction General Permit:

CONSULTANT shall submit Notice of Interest information through the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resource’s website to apply for the WisDOT Transportation Construction General Permit (TCGP). The application for the permit shall be submitted at the Draft PS&E phase of the PROJECT.

(2) Section 404 Permits:

Not Included

(3)

The CONSULTANT will review the current requirements and regulations pertaining to Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL’s) allowed and identify potential methods for TMDL reduction. The analysis and design of features to reduce TMDL’s beyond required limits, if required, would be considered extra services.

(4) Permits – General

The CONSULTANT shall determine those permits necessary to advance the PROJECT to the letting stage. When unable to make this determination, the CONSULTANT shall confer with the MUNICIPALITY.

When a permit is required, the CONSULTANT shall prepare the permit documents and applications, on the forms and in the manner prescribed by the issuing agency, or as indicated in the MANUAL for execution by the MUNICIPALITY.

(5) Coordinate with agencies as set forth in the MANUAL, including:

- Village of Mukwonago

- WI Department of Natural Resources (WDNR)

- Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)

- US Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS)

- Native American Tribes

- WI State Historic Preservation Office (through WisDOT via Section 106 process)

D. RAILROAD/ UTILITY INVOLVEMENTS

(1) Railroad Negotiations/Agreements

Coordination with the Railroad is not required

(2) Utility Coordination

Perform all utility coordination in accordance with:

a) The MANUAL

b) The WisDOT “Guide to Utility Coordination”

(3) The DEPARTMENT/MUNICIPALITY will provide the CONSULTANT with a list of known utilities on the PROJECT and a list of contact personnel for utility coordination. This list is not warranted to be complete, but is furnished to assist the CONSULTANT. CONSULTANT shall verify, update and add utilities to the list as may be necessary to be all inclusive.

(4) Confer on an ongoing basis with all utility facility owners in the PROJECT vicinity to establish mutual understanding on design features of the PROJECT affecting utility facilities, and shall keep the MUNICIPALITY informed of all such coordination activities. Provide the MUNICIPALITY with plans and information that will allow it to meet its planned utility coordination schedule.

(5) CONSULTANT shall continue utility relocation coordination, monitoring and documentation until start of construction. CONSULTANT shall than coordinate and provide utility coordination documentation to the construction management consultant.

E. PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT

(1) Public Involvement Meetings:

(a) Assist the MUNICIPALITY in holding three (3) public involvement meetings and explain to the public the concepts and probable impacts of this

PROJECT.

(b) Prepare all exhibits and supplementary handout material and provide the equipment necessary to conduct the public involvement meetings.

(c) Prepare a summary report after the public involvement meetings.

(d) Discuss with the MUNICIPALITY the comments received and recommend the possible disposition of these comments and suggestions after the public involvement meetings.

(e) The CONSULTANT shall make all the necessary arrangements for scheduling the public involvement meetings and provide notices and press releases for the MUNICIPALITY’S use.

(f) Provide the MUNICIPALITY with copies of all public involvement correspondence and file notes.

(g) Coordinate meeting schedules with the MUNICIPALITY'S representative.

(2) Website:

(a) The MUNICIPALITY will develop and maintain a PROJECT website on the municipality’s website. The CONSULTANT shall provide a link on their website to the PROJECT website.

(b) The website shall contain pertinent PROJECT information such as: project team contact information, design schedule/timeline, meeting information (invite, handout, displays), projects plans (at appropriate developments stages), and FAQ’s. The CONSULTANT shall provide and assist the MUNICIPALITY in developing the content.

(c) The website shall be updated on a regular basis or as relative information becomes available.

F. MEETINGS

(1) The CONSULTANT shall hold an Operation Planning Meeting (OPM) to discuss the organization and processing of the Services under this CONTRACT.

CONSULTANT shall have staff consisting of Project Manager, Lead Designer, and sub consultant staff as necessary at the meeting. The CONSULTANT shall invite utility companies, public and elected officials, and other agencies to the OPM. The OPM shall be held at the MUNICIPALITY’s facility.

(2) One (1) meeting shall be held with local officials approximately 1 week prior to the

Public Informational Meetings.

(3) One (1) 30% plan review meeting shall be held at approximately preliminary plan delivery stage.

(4) One (1) 60% plan review meeting shall be held at after approval of the Design

Study Report.

(5) A Final Plan Review Meeting with the MUNICIPALITY shall be held approximately 45 - 60 days ahead of the PS&E submittal date.

(6) Attend the pre-construction conference as scheduled by the DEPARTMENT.

(7) Ten (10) meetings shall be held to plan, review, and coordinate the PROJECT with the MUNICIPALITY'S staff. Four (4) of the ten (10) meetings may be held in person and the remainder of the meeting can be held via video conferencing.

(8) Conduct four (4) coordination meetings with utilities having facilities on the

PROJECT.

(9) Conduct six (6) meetings with businesses and/or individuals outside of Public Involvement Meetings.

G. SURVEYS

The survey for this PROJECT shall encompass W Veterans Way (CTH NN) 500’ in each direction of the intersection of CTH NN and CTH EE and CTH NN and Fairwinds Blvd.

(1) The CONSULTANT shall provide a topographic/digital terrain model (DTM) survey along

W Veterans Way (CTH NN) and side roads within the limits listed above, for an approximate total length of 3,000 feet, including side roads and separately measured divided roads. Topographic/DTM information shall include, but not be limited to: driveways, field entrances, cross culverts, drainage courses, edge of pavement, driveway and shoulders; all buildings and appurtenances; trees (larger than 3 inches in diameter, with size in inches); wood or brush limits; water courses and drainage facilities; retaining walls; signs and mailboxes. Width of survey shall be 65-feet on either side of the centerline of W Veterans Way (CTH NN).

(2) Perform Diggers Hotline utility survey within the topographic/DTM survey limits described above. Diggers Hotline planning locate and prints tickets will be submitted in multiple segments to cumulatively cover the PROJECT limits one time. One mobilization will be made for each segment to field survey any marked utilities on or shortly after the clear date. Sanitary and storm depths will be obtained by field measurements from above grade at manholes and inlets, where possible. Pipe sizes will be taken from available plans or from approximate field measurements at manholes and inlets, where possible. Traffic conditions may prohibit access to some structures. Confined space entry restrictions prevent surveyors from entering utility structures. System maps provided by utility owners in response to the prints tickets will be used to input marked utilities in their per plan location within the limits described above.

(3) The survey shall also provide information necessary for the establishment of existing right of way throughout the PROJECT limits, and the preparation of plats and acquisition of rights of way and property for approximately three (3) parcels. Locate the necessary section corner monuments for the right of way plat. It is estimated that one (1) section corner monuments need to be located. An estimated three (3) existing right of way or property corner monuments along the road frontage will be computed, searched for, and located if present/found. Setting or resetting of property corner monuments lost during construction is excluded from the scope of services.

(4) Surveys shall include a sufficient number of benchmarks to provide proper elevation control for the PROJECT and shall include a written log of all benchmarks established, their location by station and offset, a description of the actual benchmark, and its elevation.

(5) The CONSULTANT shall submit all survey data (including description, measured and computed data) to the MUNICIPALITY in WisDOT Civil 3D 2024 .dwg format.

(6) The CONSULTANT shall survey and provide northing, easting, station, offset, and elevation data for the as-drilled location of all soil borings.

(7) The CONSULTANT shall provide a separate mobilization including one day of field work to survey the location(s) of any identified delineated wetlands

H. SOILS AND SUBSURFACE INVESTIGATIONS

The soils and subsurface investigations and report for this PROJECT shall encompass intersections of W Veterans Way (CTH NN) and CTH EE and W Veterans Way (CTH NN) and Fairwinds Blvd).

(1) The CONSULTANT shall meet with MUNICIPALITY staff to review the proposed boring locations prior to beginning the work.

(2) Subsurface soil investigations shall include four (4) soil borings at the planned intersections where new monotube signals may be installed. At these four (4) locations the borings would be performed to a depth of 20 feet below ground surface or auger refusal, whichever is shallower. The borings shall occur on opposite corners or locations recommended by CONSULTANT. The borings would be sampled using Standard Penetration Test methods every 2.5 feet within the upper 10 feet and then at 5-foot intervals below that..

(3) Perform subsurface investigations to analyze PROJECT geotechnical concerns and provide full detailed recommendations. The soils shall be classified by pedological means to provide pavement design parameters.

All boreholes and monitoring wells shall be backfilled as per the April 20, 1992, guidelines titled "Wisconsin Department of Transportation Geotechnical Unit -Drilled Borehole and Monitoring Well Abandonment Procedures".

I. ROAD PLANS

Section II C (9) in the Standard Provision of the CONTRACT is amended to include the following plans:

1) Title Sheet

2) General Notes and Typical Cross Sections

3) Project Overview – Single sheet schematic drawing

4) Construction Details

5) Removal Plans

6) Plan Details (including roadway elements and geometric layouts; jointing by contractor)

7) Erosion Control Plan

8) Permanent Signing Plan

9) Temporary Traffic Signal Plan

10) Permanent Traffic Signal Plan

11) Traffic Signal Removal Plans

12) Traffic Control Plan

13) Alignment Plan

14) Miscellaneous Quantities

15) Right-of-way Plat

16) Plan & Profile

17) Standard Detail Drawings

18) Sign Plates/Sign Details

19) Cross Sections with Staging

(1) The CONSULTANT shall include plan view geometrics, cost estimates, safety and traffic assessments to assist in Operational Planning Meeting, and Public Involvement and Agency Coordination. Profile design and cross sections for preliminary exhibits are not included.

(2) The CONSULTANT will prepare storm sewer plans for replacement or reconstruction of deteriorated structures, structures that require removal due to curb line adjustment, and deteriorated pipes identified through storm sewer televising only. Hydrologic or hydraulic analysis of the existing system or proposed storm sewer improvements is not included.

J. PS&E

The PS&E documentation for this PROJECT shall encompass V MUKWONAGO, W

VETERANS WAY (CTH NN) FROM THE INTERSECTION OF CTH NN AND CTH EE TO

THE INTERSECTION OF CTH NN AND FAIRWINDS BLVD.

(1) The CONSULTANT shall provide Highway Project Data in a digital format to the

MUNICIPALITY in accordance with the standards outlined in the MANUAL. All electronic project data shall be delivered to the MUNICIPALITY electronically or other compatible transfer method at various stages of the project as specified at PS&E. All electronic project data must be accompanied by a meta-data document (format of meta-data provided by the MUNICIPALITY) which describes all data which is delivered. This may include Project data is three-dimensional surfaced intended for Automated Machine Grading and to be provided to the contractor.

(2) Upon receipt of the electronic data files, a MUNICIPALITY representative will process the data within 6 weeks and return to the CONSULTANT a letter confirming that the data was received and verified to be in correct formats. If the data is not correct, the CONSULTANT must rectify the problem and resubmit the data to the MUNICIPALITY within 2 weeks of being notified of the problem. This confirmation letter does not certify that the CONSULTANT submitted electronic data matches the information that is shown on the paper plan, nor does it verify that the design is valid and follows design standards set in the MANUAL. The confirmation letter in no way releases the CONSULTANT from responsibilities related to the constructability and validity of the design.

(3) The CONSULTANT shall provide field control information, including all data used to establish survey control in the field. At minimum, the data shall include all control points and section corner points. Control points must have feature code of CP and section corner points must have a feature code of SEC. In addition, other field control data may be required, this being at the discretion of the Project Manager.

Other field control data must also be assigned a standard DEPARTMENT feature code. The format of the file containing field control information shall be in accordance with the standards outlined in the MANUAL.

(4) The CONSULTANT shall provide reference line information, including all mainline and side road reference lines and the project control necessary to establish such reference lines. All proposed alignments must be assigned a feature code of PRL and all existing alignments must be assigned a feature code CL. In addition, for each alignment a report of the alignment/reference line details (bearing, curve data, etc.) shall be provided. The format of this report is provided in the MANUAL. The format of the file containing reference line information shall be in accordance with the standards outlined in the MANUAL.

(5) The CONSULTANT shall provide data necessary for the preparation of plats and acquisition of rights of way and property including all existing and proposed right-of-way chains and points to be staked. The format of the file containing right-of-way monumentation information shall be in accordance with the standards outlined in the

MANUAL.

(6) The CONSULTANT shall provide design profile information, which includes profiles of any reference lines, driveway profiles and any necessary ditch profiles. The format of the file containing profile information shall be in accordance with the standards outlined in the MANUAL.

(7) The CONSULTANT shall provide existing cross section data for the PROJECT. At a minimum, the existing ground surface, the finished ground surface outside the subgrade shoulder points and the finished ground surface between the subgrade shoulder points must be provided with the information for each surface being placed in its own file. At the discretion of the COUNTY, additional surfaces such as (but not limited to) rock, marsh or select subgrade material may also be requested at no additional cost. Names of the surfaces in all cross-section files must follow those standards set in the DEPARTMENT stand feature table. The format of the file containing existing cross section data shall be in accordance with standards outlined in the MANUAL.

(8) The CONSULTANT shall provide existing surface data. The format of the existing surface data shall be accordance with the standards outlined in the MANUAL.

(9) The CONSULTANT shall provide information on the locations of the superelevation transition points along alignments. The format of the superelevation information shall be in accordance with the standards outlined in the MANUAL.

(10) The CONSULTANT shall provide existing topographic data which is classified as utility information. DEPARTMENT standard feature codes and point connectivity methods must be used in the data files submitted. The format of the topographic data shall be accordance with the standards outlined in the MANUAL.

(11) The CONSULTANT shall provide existing topographic data which is classified as other than utility information. DEPARTMENT standard feature codes and point connectivity methods must be used in the data files submitted. The format of the topographic data shall be in accordance with the standards outlined in the MANUAL.

(12) The CONSULTANT shall provide other Survey Information, as deemed necessary by the MUNICIPAL Project Manager. The format of the miscellaneous survey information shall be in accordance with the standards outlined in the MANUAL.

K. PLATS

1) Prepare a traditional Right-of-Way Plat (Plat) and Relocation Order Form (LPA 1708) in accordance with the MANUAL for approximately three (3) parcels. Plat will include a title sheet, schedule of lands and interests required, overview sheet, and up to eight detail sheets. Preparation of a Transportation Project Plat is excluded from the scope of services.

(2) A right of way description shall be provided for all individual parcels of land to be acquired as Right of Way for the PROJECT. Descriptions shall be metes and bounds in accordance with the provisions set forth in the MANUAL, or in the case of platted property by suitable reference to the platted data. For all unplatted property, the descriptions shall be referenced to and tied into the pertinent section or quarter section corners.

(3) The CONSULTANT shall obtain Title Searches, Title Updates, or commitments necessary to determine property lines and current ownership for the PROJECT. It is estimated that 3 Title Searches may be required. The title search shall extend over and cover minimum period of five years to the last conveyance of record if more than five years and shall include a certificate to the MUNICIPALITY of all entries of record affecting the titles of said properties or premises during such period. A copy of the last deed of record shall be included as part of the title report. All easements of record on purchased property shall be identified. The search for easements and mortgages of records shall not be limited to five years. A copy of the Title Report shall be provided to the MUNICIPALITY.

(4) The CONSULTANT shall prepare the Descriptions using Microsoft Word software and provide a copy to the MUNICIPALITY.

(5) The CONSULTANT shall provide one survey effort to field locate and temporarily mark the new right of way boundaries in a manner in which to facilitate the appraisal of all affected parcels. Approximately three (3) parcels will be temporarily staked one time.

(6) Monumenting the new and existing right of way boundaries is not included and is considered extra services.

(7) After temporary and permanent right of way acquisition determinations are made from sufficient project design data, CONSULTANT will submit one Preliminary Plat for review by the MUNICIPALITY and DEPARTMENT. The MUNICIPALITY shall provide one combined set of review comments from all appropriate departments, sections, and/or agencies (DPW, plat coordinator, real estate, utility coordinator, etc.). CONSULTANT will make revisions one time in response to combined comments and submit a final Plat. MUNICIPALITY shall be responsible for filing of Plat and Relocation Order.

L. TRAFFIC

(1) The CONSULTANT will obtain 14-hour typical weekday (6:00 AM – 8:00 PM) and 8-hour Saturday (11:00 AM – 7:00 PM) vehicle turning movement and pedestrian counts at the following locations:

a. intersection of W Veterans Way (CTH NN) and CTH EE.

b. intersection of W Veterans Way (CTH NN) and Fairwinds Blvd.

The CONSULTANT shall develop weekday morning and afternoon peak hour intersection turning movement, Saturday peak hour intersection turning movement, and Annual Average Daily Traffic (AADT) traffic projections for the anticipated construction year, plus 10 years and plus 20 years at the intersections of W Veterans Way (CTH NN) and CTH EE and W Veterans Way (CTH NN) and Fairwinds Blvd.

(2) The CONSULTANT will obtain a 5-year period collision database and reports from the TOPS Lab for evaluating collisions along the CTH NN corridor at its cross streets and driveways. The CONSULTANT will prepare a collision diagram and perform a crash/safety analysis of the PROJECT area for identifying existing conditions that may warrant PROJECT improvements.

(3) The CONSULTANT shall analyze the existing conditions, design year volumes with existing geometry/traffic control and design year volumes with proposed geometry/traffic control at the following study area intersection.

(4) The CONSULTANT shall prepare a Traffic Study Report summarizing traffic counts, projections, crash history, signal operation analyses and recommended improvements at W Veterans Way (CTH NN) and CTH EE and W Veterans Way (CTH NN) and Fairwinds Blvd intersections.

(7) The CONSULTANT shall prepare a Traffic Management Plan per the MANUAL.

(8) The CONSULTANT shall develop a Synchro Model for the W Veterans Way (CTH

NN) and CTH EE and W Veterans Way (CTH NN) and Fairwinds Blvd intersections.

(9) The CONSULTANT shall prepare temporary and permanent signal timings.

M. SERVICES PROVIDED BY THE MUNICIPALITY

The MUNICIPALITY will provide to the CONSULTANT the following for the PROJECT:

(1) Copies of existing plans and right of way plats.

(2) Copy of State/Municipal Agreement

(3) Existing traffic signal timing and plans for W Veterans Way (CTH NN) and CTH EE and W Veterans Way (CTH NN) and Fairwinds Blvd intersections.

(4) The MUNICIPALITY will request Wetland delineations/report to be produced by

SEWRPC.

(5) Complete the Initial Site Reconnaissance Checklist for hazardous materials for the entire PROJECT corridor and Phase 1 Hazardous Materials Assessment.

N. INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS

(1) Insurance – The CONSULTANT agrees that it will, at all times during the term of this CONTRCT, keep in force and effect insurance policies as outlined below, issued by a company or companies authorized to do business in the state of Wisconsin and satisfactory to the COUNTY. Such insurance shall be primary. Upon execution of this CONTRACT, CONSULTANT shall furnish the COUNTY with a Certificate of Insurance and upon request, certified copies of the required insurance policies. The Certificate shall reference this CONTRACT and additional insured status if required. The COUNTY, through its Risk Management-Finance Department, shall be given thirty (30) days advance notice of Cancellation, nonrenewal, or material reduction of coverage’s, scope or limits during the term of this CONTRACT.

(2) Worker’s Compensation and Employers’ Liability Insurance – Statutory worker’s compensation benefits and employers’ liability insurance with a limit of liability not less than $100,000 each accident. CONSULTANT shall require subcontractors not protected under its insurance to take out and maintain such insurance.

(3) Commercial General Liability Insurance – Policy shall be written to provide coverage for, but not limited to, the following: (1) premises and operations, (2) products and completed operations, (3) personal injury, (4) blanket contractual coverage.

Limits of Liability Not Less Than: $1,000,000 General Aggregate, $1,000,000 Products/Completed Operations Aggregate, $1,000,000 Personal and Advertising Injury, $1,000,000 Each Occurrence, $50,000 Fire Damage.

The COUNTY, its boards, commissions, agencies, officers, employees and representatives shall be named as additional insured and so stated on the Certificate of Insurance.

(4) Automobile Liability Insurance – Business automobile policy covering all owned, hired and non-owned private passenger autos and commercial vehicles. Limit of liability not less than $500,000 combined single limit.

(5) Umbrella Liability Insurance – Coverage to be in excess of employer’s liability, commercial general liability, and automobile liability insurance required above. Limits of liability not less than $2,000,000 each occurrence and $2,000,000 aggregate.

(6) Professional Liability/Errors or Omissions Insurance – Policy shall provide liability coverage for damages arising out of the negligent acts, errors, or omissions of the CONSULTANT in the conduct of their work. Limits of liability not less than $500,000 each occurrence/claim, $500,000 aggregate.

(7) Deductibles and Self-Insured Retentions – Any deductibles or self-insured retentions

(SIRs) must be declared to and approved by the COUNTY. At the option of the COUNTY, either: the CONSULTANT shall reduce or eliminate such deductibles or SIRs or procure a bond guaranteeing payment of losses and related investigations, claim administration and defense expenses. CONSULTANT understands that any and all deductibles and SIRs shall be assumed by and be for the account of, and at the sole risk of the CONSULTANT.

(8) Claims-Made Coverage – For claims-made coverage, the retroactive date of coverage for policies in force during this CONTRACT shall be no later than the inception date of this CONTRACT unless the policy in force at the inception date of this CONTRACT is extended indefinitely to cover all acts. Coverage shall be extended beyond this CONTRACT and policy tear either by a supplemental extended reporting period for a least two (2) years after work has been completed and accepted with no less coverage or by providing a retroactive date no later than the inception date of this CONTRACT for any policy issued within two (2) years after work has been completed and accepted.

The retroactive date shall be stated on the Certificate of Insurance.

O. PROSECUTION AND PROGRESS

(1) The MUNICIPALITY shall report on the progress of the PROJECT as stipulated in the contract agreement. Standard benchmarks, consistent with DEPARTMENT’S internal staff benchmarks, will be reported monthly to the DEPARTMENT. The actual start, projected or actual finish date, and percent of work complete will be included for all relevant benchmarks on any PROJECT report required for delivery to DEPARTMENT staff. The report can be delivered in electronic format consistent with current DEPARTMENT standards (Microsoft Project), or on paper.

(2) The CONSULTANT proposes to sublet these services to:

(3) The following items of work will be completed and submitted to the MUNICIPALITY by the indicated dates if CONSULTANT has received the Notice to Proceed by

(Date)

Task Date

Kick- off Meeting 1/5/2026

Design Survey Completed 3/1/2026

Geotechnical Report 4/1/2026

Traffic Report 5/1/2026

Pavement Type Selection Report 6/1/2026

Preliminary Road Plans (30%) 6/1/2026

Environmental Document (CEC) 7/1/2026

Design Study Report 9/1/2026

Preliminary Road Plans (60%) 9/1/2026

Plans to Utilities 9/1/2026

Slope Intercepts & Preliminary Plat 9/1/2026

Right-Of-Way Descriptions 11/1/2026

Right-Of-Way Plat & Relocation Order 11/1/2026

Railroad and Utility Coordination 11/1/2026

Final Road Plans (Draft PS&E) 3/1/2027

Final P.S. & E. 6/1/2027

Contract Completion Date/Construction Summer 2028