On-Call_Contract_Policy_Manual_Fully_Signed.pdf

This is an On-Call Contract Policy Manual executed by Beaufort County, South Carolina, establishing the administrative framework and operational procedures governing on-call transportation roadway design services. The manual outlines the general structure and requirements for consulting firms seeking to provide transportation engineering services, including preparation of preliminary plans, right-of-way plans, and final construction plans for roadway design, intersection improvements, bicycle and pedestrian facilities, transit facilities and improvements, and related transportation projects. The document establishes the contractual relationship between Beaufort County and selected consulting firms on an as-needed basis, defining the scope of work, submission requirements, and operational guidelines that firms must follow when responding to task orders or specific project assignments under the umbrella agreement.

The manual establishes the policy framework for managing on-call contract activities, including procedures for task order issuance, project management protocols, and consultant responsibilities. The document specifies submission requirements for interested firms and details the evaluation criteria and selection process used by Beaufort County to qualify consulting firms for the on-call panel. The contract operates as a vehicle allowing Beaufort County to efficiently procure professional engineering services for multiple transportation-related projects without requiring individual competitive procurement processes for each task, thereby streamlining project delivery and reducing administrative burden while maintaining oversight of consultant performance and compliance with county standards and requirements.