36C24125Q0657 SOW.pdf

6/10/2025

SCOPE OF WORK

ALTA/NSPS LAND TITLE SURVEY SERVICES – HARWOOD RESEARCH CENTER

PROVIDENCE, RI

1. GENERAL:

The objective of this Scope of Work is to obtain services under the existing contract for an American Land Title Association (ALTA)/National Society of Professional Surveyors (NSPS) Land Title Survey of the Government owned property (Site) at the following address:

Captain Jonathon H. Harwood Center VA Medical Center 385 Niagara Street Providence, RI 02907

2. PROJECT SCOPE OF WORK:

The Surveyor shall perform all work as hereinafter specified. Incident to such services, the Surveyor shall conduct all fieldwork necessary to determine accurately the physical conditions existing on the Site and shall obtain requisite information from the land records.

The primary work is a boundary survey to current (2021) ALTA/NSPS standards including a metes and bounds description of the property, plus a plan depiction of all boundaries, easements, rights-of-way, and other recorded encumbrances and utilities. The survey shall also follow all applicable sections of the Rhode Island Code of Regulations. Where conflicts between the ALTA/NSPS standards and any jurisdictional requirements and standards of practice occur, the more stringent must apply.

The services demarcated on Table A, attached to this Scope of Work, shall also be included.

All field notes and office computations are to be kept in a neat and orderly manner, clearly indexed. Such records shall be open for inspection and checking during the course of the work, and the Surveyor shall maintain the same for a period of three (3) years after completion of the contract.

Metes and Bounds/Legal Description: A written metes and bounds perimeter description of the following is to be shown and certified on the survey drawing, as well as on a separate Microsoft Word document that is delivered with the survey:

a. The parcel of land being surveyed.

b. Existing easements to which the parcel is subject (sewer lines, water mains, gas mains, power lines, etc.), described by bearings and distances.

Boundaries: Show point of beginning, bearings, distances, and interior angles. Closure computations shall be furnished with the survey drawing, and error of closure shall not exceed one foot for each 10,000 feet of lineal traverse. Boundaries of an unusual nature (curvilinear, off-set, or having other change of direction between corners), shall be referenced with curve data (including measurement) and such information shall be shown on the survey drawing.

Encroachments: Encroachments on boundary lines shall be determined by measurement and clearly shown on the survey drawing.

Local Regulations: If any local regulations exist, they should be complied with when referencing the boundaries of the area to an established system or coordinates.

Areas: Upon final establishment of the property lines, the area of the parcel shall be computed in acres, and indicated on the survey drawing.

Markers and Monuments: Reference the marks on property lines that are extended on curbs or sidewalks, and show locations of cuts and offset distances on the survey drawing, where possible and if applicable. If corner monumentation does not exist, include installation of iron pins on each outside corner of the Site. If corner is inaccessible, set iron pin in line and offset from corner. If buildings preclude setting such iron pins, set iron pins in property lines extended in curbs or sidewalks.

The preceding shall not be construed as requiring iron pins at block corners where public streets extend into or through the site, such as where property on both sides of any such street or road is within the parcel. If the corner of the parcel boundary is not accessible, the iron pin shall be offset and carefully referenced to the true corner. Offset iron pins shall be located within the parcel. The survey drawing shall show the precise position and description of each pin or monument.

Show all monumentation and markers on the survey.

Orientation: The Site shall be oriented with north on the top of the sheet. One major boundary shall be parallel to an edge of the sheet. When possible, the bearing given should refer to the true astronomical meridian so that the same may be re-established with accuracy. Magnetic bearings should be avoided. The north point must be shown on the drawing.

Platting: The drawing shall be accurately drawn and all data shown thereon shall be scaled and platted in correct relative position.

Titles: All titles shall be positioned in the appropriate location on the standard drawing sheets.

Legend: Suitable straight, weighted, broken, or dotted lines and symbols shall be used to designate property lines, buildings and utilities, and a legend or key to such lines and symbols shall be given on the drawing.

Certification: The survey drawing shall bear substantially the same certification as follows adjacent to the engineer’s official seal, as the same may be updated from time to time by ALTA:

TO U.S. DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS, (name of insurer, if known), (names of others as negotiated with the client):

THIS IS TO CERTIFY THAT THIS MAP OR PLAT AND THE SURVEY ON

WHICH IT IS BASED WERE MADE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE 2021 MINIMUM

STANDARD DETAIL REQUIREMENTS FOR ALTA/NSPS LAND TITLE SURVEYS,

JOINTLY ESTABLISHED AND ADOPTED BY ALTA AND NSPS, AND INCLUDES

ITEMS ___________ OF TABLE A THEREOF. THE FIELDWORK WAS

COMPLETED ON ___________ [date].

DATE OF PLAT OR MAP: ___________ (Surveyor’s signature, printed name and seal with Registration/License Number)

Scale: The survey shall fit on one sheet. It shall be drawn to scale, resulting in clearly legible figures and notations, including parcel area and identification. The scale shall be indicated both graphically and numerically, and located on the drawing near the title block.

The work described shall be completed and provided to VA in electronic format no later than one hundred eighty (180) calendar days following the date a notice to proceed is issued. The Vendor shall deliver the survey in CADD and high-resolution PDF format, and the metes and bounds description shall be delivered in Microsoft Word format.

3. STANDARDS & RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Surveyor is responsible for having a current knowledge of the requirements of the local jurisdiction connection with the services described herein. The Surveyor must be licensed in the state where the Site is located.

The Surveyor will provide evidence of liability insurance coverage for errors and omissions in the amount of at least $1,000,000 or provide an indemnification agreement that is satisfactory to VA providing for reimbursement to VA for any loss caused by fraud or dishonesty, or failure by the Vendor to comply with this SOW.

4. DELIVERABLES:

The work described shall be completed and provided to VA in electronic format no later than one hundred eighty (180) calendar days following the date a notice to proceed is issued. The Vendor shall deliver the survey in CADD and high-resolution PDF format, and the metes and bounds description shall be delivered in Microsoft Word format.

Final plans shall be stamped and certified by a registered professional land surveyor licensed in the State of Rhode Island.

5. ADHERENCE TO APPLICABLE LAWS AND REGULATIONS:

The Surveyor agrees to comply with all federal and state laws and regulations that are applicable.

6. SPECIFICATIONS:

02 21 13 SITE SURVEYS

7. ATTACHMENTS:

Attachment 1: Existing Conditions Attachment 2: Specifications

TABLE A

OPTIONAL SURVEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND SPECIFICATIONS

NOTE: Whether any of the nineteen (19) items of Table A are to be selected, and the exact wording of and fee for any selected item, may be negotiated between the surveyor and client. Any additional items negotiated between the surveyor and client must be identified as 20(a), 20(b), etc.

Any additional items negotiated between the surveyor and client, and any negotiated changes to the wording of a Table A item, must be explained pursuant to Section 6.D.ii.(g). Notwithstanding Table A Items 5 and 11, if an engineering design survey is desired as part of an ALTA/NSPS Land Title Survey, such services should be negotiated under Table A, Item 20.

If checked, the following optional items are to be included in the ALTA/NSPS LAND TITLE SURVEY, except as otherwise qualified (see note above):

1. __X__ Monuments placed (or a reference monument or witness to the corner) at all major corners of the boundary of the surveyed property, unless already marked or referenced by existing monuments or witnesses in close proximity to the corner.

2. __X__ Address(es) of the surveyed property if disclosed in documents provided to or obtained by the surveyor, or observed while conducting the fieldwork.

3. _____ Flood zone classification (with proper annotation based on federal Flood Insurance Rate Maps or the state or local equivalent) depicted by scaled map location and graphic plotting only.

4. __X__ Gross land area (and other areas if specified by the client).

5. _____ Vertical relief with the source of information (e.g., ground survey, aerial map), contour interval, datum, with originating benchmark, when appropriate.

8. _____ (a) If the current zoning classification, setback requirements, the height and floor space area restrictions, and parking requirements specific to the surveyed property are set forth in a zoning report or letter provided to the surveyor by the client or the client’s designated representative, list the above items on the plat or map and identify the date and source of the report or letter.

_____ (b) If the zoning setback requirements specific to the surveyed property are set forth in a zoning report or letter provided to the surveyor by the client or the client’s designated representative, and if those requirements do not require an interpretation by the surveyor, graphically depict those requirements on the plat or map and identify the date and source of the report or letter.

9. __X__ (a) Exterior dimensions of all buildings at ground level.

(b) Square footage of:

_____ (1) exterior footprint of all buildings at ground level.

_____ (2) other areas as specified by the client.

_____ (c) Measured height of all buildings above grade at a location specified by the client. If no location is specified, the point of measurement shall be identified.

8. __X__ Substantial features observed in the process of conducting the fieldwork (in addition to the improvements and features required pursuant to Section 5 above) (e.g., parking lots, billboards, signs, swimming pools, landscaped areas, substantial areas of refuse).

9. _____ Number and type (e.g., disabled, motorcycle, regular and other marked specialized types) of clearly identifiable parking spaces on surface parking areas, lots and in parking structures.

Striping of clearly identifiable parking spaces on surface parking areas and lots.

10. __X__ As designated by the client, a determination of the relationship and location of certain division or party walls with respect to adjoining properties.

11. Evidence of underground utilities existing on or serving the surveyed property (in addition to the observed evidence of utilities required pursuant to Section 5.E.iv.) as determined by:

_____ (a) plans and/or reports provided by client (with reference as to the sources of information)

_____ (b) markings coordinated by the surveyor pursuant to a private utility locate request

Note to the client, insurer, and lender - With regard to Table A, item 11, information from the sources checked above will be combined with observed evidence of utilities pursuant to Section 5.E.iv. to develop a view of the underground utilities. However, lacking excavation, the exact location of underground features cannot be accurately, completely, and reliably depicted. In addition, in some jurisdictions, 811 or other similar utility locate requests from surveyors may be ignored or result in an incomplete response, in which case the surveyor shall note on the plat or map how this affected the surveyor’s assessment of the location of the utilities. Where additional or more detailed information is required, the client is advised that excavation may be necessary.

12. _____ As specified by the client, Governmental Agency survey-related requirements (e.g., HUD surveys, surveys for leases on Bureau of Land Management managed lands). The relevant survey requirements are to be provided by the client or client’s designated representative.

13. _____ Names of adjoining owners according to current tax records. If more than one owner, identify the first owner’s name listed in the tax records followed by “et al.”

14. __X__ As specified by the client, distance to the nearest intersecting street.

15._____ Rectified orthophotography, photogrammetric mapping, remote sensing, airborne/mobile laser scanning and other similar products, tools or technologies as the basis for showing the location of certain features (excluding boundaries) where ground measurements are not otherwise necessary to locate those features to an appropriate and acceptable accuracy relative to a nearby boundary. The surveyor must (a) discuss the ramifications of such methodologies (e.g., the potential precision and completeness of the data gathered thereby) with the insurer, lender, and client prior to the performance of the survey, and (b) place a note on the face of the survey explaining the source, date, precision, and other relevant qualifications of any such data.

16. _____ Evidence of recent earth moving work, building construction, or building additions observed in the process of conducting the fieldwork.

17. _____ Proposed changes in street right of way lines, if such information is made available to the surveyor by the controlling jurisdiction. Evidence of recent street or sidewalk construction or repairs observed in the process of conducting the fieldwork.

18. _____ Pursuant to Sections 5 and 6 (and applicable selected Table A items, excluding Table A item 1), include as part of the survey any plottable offsite (i.e., appurtenant) easements disclosed in documents provided to or obtained by the surveyor.

19. _____ Professional liability insurance policy obtained by the surveyor in the minimum amount of $____________ to be in effect throughout the contract term. Certificate of insurance to be furnished upon request, but this item shall not be addressed on the face of the plat or map.

20._____ ___________________________________________________________________