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CONSULTANT SERVICES AGREEMENT
BETWEEN
PUBLIC WORKS AND ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT
AUGUSTA, GA
AND
URS Corporation
for
Downtown Traffic Signal and Streetlight Upgrade Project,
Phases A & B
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CONSULTANT SERVICES AGREEMENT
BETWEEN
PUBLIC WORKS AND ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT
AUGUSTA, GEORGIA
AND
URS Corporation
This Agreement is made and entered into this 20thlayof June, 2003_, by and between
Augusta, Georgia, hereinafter called the "City" and URS Corporation, a Corporation authorized to do
business in Georgia, hereinafter called the "Consultant. II
Whereas, the City desires to engage a qualified and experienced consulting firm to furnish professional
services for:
Traffic signal, streetlight and streetscape concept development
Whereas, the Consultant has represented to the City that it is experienced and qualified to provide the
services contained herein and the City has relied upon such representation.
Now, therefore, in consideration of the mutual promises and covenant herein contained, it is agreed.by
and between the City and the Consultant that the Consultant shall provide the design services of the
Project (see Scope of Services).
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DESIGN CRITERIA
The following publications shall be used as the basis for the engineering design services contained
herein: Georgia Department of Transportation Standard Manuals and Specifications for the
Construction of Roads and Bridges, current editions, and supplements thereto; American Association
of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) Manuals for Arterial Streets, Rural, Urban,
and Interstate Highways, Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Design, Development Documents, The
Augusta Utilities Design Standards and Construction Specifications, current edition.
The Consultant shall gather from the City all available data and information pertinent to the
performance of the services for the Project. The City shall have the final decision as to what data and
information is pertinent
The Consultant shall ensure that the data and information meet applicable standards as specified
herein.
The Consultant shall report in writing any discovery of errors or omissions contained in the data and
information furnished by the City.
The Consultant shall visit and become familiar with the Project site and shall become acquainted with
local conditions involved in carrying out this Agreement. The Consultant may request that a
representative of the City be present during the site visit.
The Consultant shall recommend and secure the City's written approval of, the manner of project plans
presentation and the methods to be used in the plan preparation so that these plans can be best utilized,
as determined by the Consultant and approved by the City, in the orderly preparation of the detailed
construction contract plans, specifications, and contracts. The Augusta PW &E Plans Preparation
Guidelines, current edition, shall be utilized in the production of plans for the project. Upon receipt of
the City's written approval of the manner of the project plan presentation and methods of plan
preparation, the Consultant shall proceed with implementation of plan preparation.
AMOUNT OF CONTRACT
It is agreed that the compensation hereinafter specified to perform the services (see Scope of Services)
required by this Agreement includes both direct and indirect costs chargeable to the project, as further
defined in Appendix D.
Augusta Public Works and Engineering
Engineering Services: Phase I, Concept
$117,400.00
* Augusta Utilities
Engineering Services
$ 0.00
The maximum obligation of the City to the Consultant under the terms
of this Agreement shall be:
$ 11 7 , 400.00
* Augusta shall have the right to award only the Road/Drainage Design work if the City so desires.
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GENERAL CONDITIONS
CONSULTANT COORDINATION
The Consultant shall cooperate fully with the Georgia Department of Transportation, Federal Highway
Administration, consultants on adjacent projects, consultants for final bridge plans, municipalities and
local government officials, utility companies, railroads, and others, as may be directed by the City.
Such cooperation shall include attendance at meetings, discussions, and hearings, as may be requested
by the City, furnishing plans and other data produced in the course of work on the Project, as may be
requested from time to time by the City to effect such cooperation and compliance with all directives
issued by the City in accordance with this agreement.
It is understood and agreed that the Georgia Department of Transportation and Federal Highway
Administration may have access to the work and be furnished information as directed by the City.
COORDINATION WITH THE NATIONAL GEODETIC SURVEY
If a National Geodetic Survey control point is found during the surveying phase, it is to be identified
and brought to the attention of the Pre-Construction Engineer. If it is to be affected based on the
proposed design, at the direction of the Pre-Construction Engineer, the Consultant shall contact the
National Geodetic Survey (NGS) advisor at the Georgia Department of Community Affairs (DCA) and
request data on geodetic control points during the preliminary evaluation phase of project design.
(Address: NGS c/o DCA, 1200 Equitable Building; Atlanta, Georgia 30303. Telephone: 404-656-
5527, FAX: 404-656-9792. Consultant shall provide the NGS Advisor with a clear copy of the
pertinent USGS 7.5' Quad sheet(s) showing the project location. Preliminary information, even in
rough outline, is sufficient to allow the advisor to determine impact of the proposed project on NGS
and USGS control points. Continued coordination with the advisor to relocate and/or preserve affected
control points will be maintained throughout the proj ect life. This coordination shall be implemented
as soon as possible after receipt of Notice to Proceed by the City.
COORDINATION WITH UTILITIES
Where privately, publicly or cooperatively owned utility companies will require rearrangements in
connection with the proposed construction, the Consultant shall furnish prints or reproducible for the
utility owners as directed by the City and check the utilities' submitted plans for avoidance of conflicts
with the road construction details or with the facilities of other utilities. This may require numerous
submittals to the utility companies. The Consultant shall also submit a final set of construction plans
to all utilities. The Consultant shall make no commitments with the utilities which are binding upon
the City.
If the project includes work for the Augusta Utilities (AU), the Consultant shall research all Augusta
Utilities records and act on behalf of the AU to identify the existing facilities on the submitted roadway
plans for avoidance, or resolution, of conflicts with the road construction details or with the existing or
proposed facilities of other utilities.
RIGHT TO ENTER
The Consultant shall notify all property owners or occupants of the intent to enter properties for the
purpose of accomplishing surveys or other field investigations in accordance with the practices of the
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City. The Consultant shall discuss with and receive approval from the Augusta Public Works and
Engineering prior to sending said notices of intent to enter private property. Upon request by the
Consultant, the City will provide the necessary documents identifying the Consultant as being in the
employ of the City for the purpose described in the Agreement. If the property owner or occupant
denies the Consultant permission to enter, such incident will be reported to the City and the City will
initiate such action as is dictated by current policy and procedure.
ACCURACY OF WORK
In the performance of its services, the Consultant shall exercise that degree of care and skill that is
ordinarily exercised by members of Consultant's profession practicing under similar conditions.
The Consultant shall be responsible for the accuracy of the work and shall promptly correct its non-
conforming work without additional compensation,
Acceptance of the work by the City will not relieve the Consultant of the responsibility for subsequent
correction of any non-conformities and the clarification of any ambiguities.
At any time during the construction of the improvement provided for by the plans or during any phase
of work performed by others based on data secured by the Consultant under the Agreement, the
Consultant shall confer with the City for the purpose of interpreting the information obtained and to
correct any errors or omissions made by it. The Consultant shall prepare any plans or data required by
the City to correct its errors or omissions. The above consultation, clarification, or correction shall be
made without added compensation to the Consultant. The Consultant shall give immediate attention to
these changes so there will be a minimum of delay to others.
PRE-CONSTRUCTION ENGINEER
The Pre-Construction Engineer or his duly appointed representative(s) shall act as the Liaison Engineer
between the Consultant and the City and all utilities, and authorities or governments whose properties
will be affected. The Consultant shall arrange for conferences, for exchanges of data and information,
and for necessary approvals.
All correspondence, data, information, and reports shall be directed to the Pre-Construction Engineer
to provide for proper distribution to the parties concerned.
Minutes of all conferences, including telephone conversations and decisions, shall be reduced to
writing by the Consultant and at least two (2) copies shall be forwarded to the Pre-Construction
Engineer within seven (7) calendar days of the event.
The Consultant shall meet with the City for review of the work or submit in writing a project status
update on a monthly basis or as determined by the City.
The Pre-Construction Engineer will expedite any necessary decisions affecting the performance of the
Consultant's Agreement, but the Consultant shall not make use of the Pre-Construction Engineer's
services on trivial or minor matters normally to be decided by the Consultant.
If the project includes work for Augusta Utilities, an AU Liaison Engineer will act in the same capacity
as the PW &E Pre-Construction Engineer does for the roadway design work. Both the AU Liaison
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Engineer and the PW &E Pre-Construction Engineer shall be copied on all correspondence including
documented phone conversations and minutes of meetings. The Consultant shall coordinate directly
with the AU Liaison Engineer on matters directly related to water and sewer work.
DELNERY OF NOTICES
All written notices, demands, and other papers or documents to be delivered to the City under
this Agreement shall be delivered to the City's office, 1815 Marvin Griffin Road, Augusta, Georgia
30906, Attention: Pre-Construction Engineer, or at such other place or places as may be subsequently
designated by written notice to the Consultant. All written notices, demands, and other papers or
documents to be delivered to the Consultant under this Agreement shall be directed to or at such a
place or places subsequently to be designated in writing by the Consultant to the City. A copy of the
proposed project schedule is attached hereto as Exhibit "B".
SUPERVISION AND CONTROL
The Consultant shall perform the services required to accomplish the work plan as stated above under
such control and supervision by the City, as the City may deem appropriate.
COVENANT AGAINST CONTINGENT FEES
The Consultant shall comply with the relevant requirements of all Federal, State, County, or local laws.
The Consultant warrants that it has not employed or retained any company or person, other than a bona
fide employee working solely for the Consultant, to solicit or secure this Agreement, and that it has not
paid or agreed to pay any company or person, other than a bona fide employee working solely for the
Consultant, any fee, commission, percentage, brokerage fee, gifts, or any consideration, contingent
upon or resulting from the award or making of this Agreement. For breach or violation of this
warranty, the City shall have the right to annul this Agreement without liability, or, at its discretion, to
deduct from the Agreement price or consideration, or otherwise recover, the full amount of such fee,
commission, percentage, brokerage fee, gift, or contingent fee.
EMPLOYMENT OF COUNTY'S PERSONNEL
The City has incurred considerable expense for advertising, recruiting, evaluating, trammg and
retaining its employees. As such, Consultant hereby agrees that it will not directly or indirectly, solicit
or hire any employee of the City, or induce any employee to terminate his employment with the City
during the terms of this agreement, nor for a period of one year following the end of said term.
Consultant may not hire, employ, or allow a City employee to provide services without the prior
consent of the City, except as provided herein.
REVIEW OF WORK
Authorized representatives of the City may at all reasonable times review and inspect the project
activities and data collected under the Agreement and amendments thereto. All reports, drawings,
studies, specifications, estimates, maps and computations prepared by or for the Consultant, shall be
available to authorized representatives of the City for inspection and review at all reasonable times in
the main offices of the City. Acceptance shall not relieve the Consultant of its professional obligation
to correct, at its expense, any of its errors in work. The Public Works and Engineering Department
may request at any time and the Consultant shall produce progress prints or copies of any work as
performed under this Agreement. Refusal by the Consultant to submit progress reports and/or plans
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shall be cause to withhold payment to the Consultant until the Consultant complies with the City's
request in this regard. The City's review recommendations shall be incorporated into the plans by the
Consultant.
RESPONSIBILITY FOR CLAIMS AND LIABILITY
The Consultant shall be responsible for any and all damages to properties or persons caused by the
negligence of its employees, subcontractors, or agents, and shall hold harmless the City, its officers,
and employees from all suits, claims, actions, or damages of any nature whatsoever to the extent found
to be resulting from the negligent performance or non-performance of work by the Consultant, its
subcontractors, or its agents under this Agreement. These indemnities shall not be limited by reason of
the listing of any insurance coverage.
INSURANCE
Prior to beginning work, the Consultant shall obtain and furnish certificates to the City for the
following minimum amounts of insurance:
A. Workmen's Compensation Insurance in accordance with the laws of the State of Georgia.
B. Public Liability Insurance in an amount of not less than One Hundred Thousand ($100,000.00)
Dollars for injuries, including those resulting in death to anyone person, and in an amount of
not less than Three Hundred Thousand ($300,000.00) Dollars on account of anyone
occurrence.
C. Property Damage Insurance in an amount of not less than Fifty Thousand ($50,000.00) Dollars
from damages on account of any occurrence, with an aggregate limit of One Hundred
Thousand ($100,000.00) Dollars.
D. Valuable Papers Insurance in an amount sufficient to assure the restoration of any plans,
drawings, field notes, or other similar data relating to the work covered by the Project.
E. Professional Liability Insurance in an amount that correlates to the amount of this agreement
and nature of the project.
COMPENSATION
The City shall compensate the Consultant for services which have been authorized by the City under
the terms ofthis Agreement.
The Consultant may submit to the City a monthly invoice, in a form acceptable to the City and
accompanied by all support documentation requested by the City, for payment for the services which
were completed during the billing period. The City shall review said invoices for approval. The City
shall have the right to reject payment of any invoice or part thereof if not properly supported, or if the
costs requested or a part thereof, as determined solely by the City, are unreasonably in excess of the
actual stage of completion of each phase. The City shall pay each such invoice or portion thereof as
approved, provided that the approval or payment of any such invoice shall not be considered to be
evidence of performance by the Consultant to the point indicated by such invoice, or of receipt of
acceptance by the City of the services covered by such invoice. The City shall pay any undisputed
items contained in such invoices within 30 days of receipt.
Each invoice shall be accompanied by a letter progress report describing the total work accomplished
for each phase and any problems which have been encountered which may inhibit execution of the
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work. The Consultant shall also submit an accurate updated schedule, and an itemized description of
the percentage of total work completed for each phase during the billing
period,
Compensation for design services for the Augusta Public Works and Engineering Department shall be
a lump sum for each phase or item of work authorized by the City. The Consultant shall invoice based
on the percentage of the work completed during the billing period. Upon completion by the Consultant
of each phase of the work and approval thereof by the City, the City will pay the Consultant a sum
equal to one hundred percent (100%) of the compensation set forth herein, less the total of all previous
partial payments, paid or in the process of payment except as otherwise stated below for Water and
Sewer design services.
Compensation for design services for the Augusta Utilities shall be invoiced based on the sum of all
actual costs incurred in the performance of the work, including all direct, payroll, overhead, and profit
costs in an amount not-to-exceed the compensation set forth herein for the Water and Sewer Plans
Phase.
CONTRACT DISPUTES
This Agreement shall be deemed to have been executed in Augusta, Georgia, and all questions of
interpretation and construction shall be governed by the Laws of the State of Georgia.
All claims, disputes and other matters in question between the Owner and the Consultant arising out of
or relating to the Agreement, or the breach thereof, shall be decided in the Superior Court of Augusta,
Georgia. The Consultant, by executing this Agreement, specifically consents to venue in Augusta and
waives any right to contest the venue in the Superior Court of Augusta, Georgia.
CONTRACT TERMINATION
Pursuant to O.c.G.A. 36-60-13, this Agreement shall terminate absolutely and without further
obligation on the part of the City at the close of the calendar year in which this Agreement is executed
and at the close of each succeeding calendar year for which the agreement may be renewed by the
parties hereto.
This Agreement shall nevertheless automatically be renewed unless the City provides written notice to
the Consultant of its intention to terminate the Agreement at least thirty days prior to the close of the
calendar year for which the Agreement is presently effective between the parties and/or has been
renewed by the City. This Agreement shall obligate the City solely for those sums payable during the
initial term of execution or in the event of renewal by the City for those sums payable in such
individual renewal terms.
Notwithstanding the foregoing language, the Consultant agrees to continuously render the professional
services specified by the Agreement to the City for such terms or renewal terms as are effective
pursuant to this Agreement and for which the City agrees to pay in accordance with the terms of the
Agreement or any future amendments thereto.
The City may terminate this contract in part or in whole upon written notice to the Consultant. The
Consultant shall be paid for any validated services under this Contract up to the time of termination.
PERSONNEL
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The Consultant represents that it has secured or will secure, at its own expense, all personnel necessary
to complete this agreement, none of whom shall be employees of, or have any contractual relationship
with, the City. Primary liaison with the City will be through its designee. If the project includes AU
work, the Consultant shall identify, in writing, a water/sewer project manager responsible for direction
and coordination of this portion of the project. All of the services required hereunder will be
performed by the Consultant under his supervision, and all personnel engaged in the work shall be
fully qualified and shall be authorized or permitted under law to perform such services.
All professional personnel, including subcontractors, engaged in performing services for the
Consultant under this agreement shall be indicated in a personnel listing attached hereto as Exhibit "C"
and incorporated herein by reference. No changes or substitutions shall be permitted in the
Consultant's key personnel as set forth herein without the prior written approval of the Director or his
designee.
The Consultant shall employ in responsible charge of supervision and design of the work only persons
duly registered in the appropriate category; and further shall employ only qualified surveyors in
responsible charge of any survey work.
The Consultant shall endorse all reports, contract plans, and survey data. Such endorsements shall be
made by a person duly registered in the appropriate category by the Georgia State Board of
Registration for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors, being in the full employ ofthe Consultant
and responsible for the work prescribed by this agreement.
CONFIDENTIALITY
The Consultant agrees that its conclusions and any reports are for the confidential information of the
City and that it will not disclose its conclusions in whole or in part to any person whatsoever, other
than to submit its written documentation to the City, and will only discuss the same with it or its
authorized representatives. Upon completion of this agreement term, and the City meeting its payment
obligations, all documents, reports, maps, data and studies prepared by the Consultant pursuant thereto
shall become the property of the City and be delivered to the Director of Public Works & Engineering.
Articles, papers, bulletins, reports, or other materials reporting the plans, progress, analyses, or results
and findings of the work conducted under this agreement shall not be presented publicly or published
without prior written approval in writing by the City.
It is further agreed that if any information concerning the project, its conduct, results, or data gathered
or processed should be released by the Consultant without prior approval from the City, the release of
same shall constitute grounds for termination of this agreement without indemnity to the Consultant,
but should any such information be released by the City or by the Consultant with such prior written
approval, the same shall be regarded as public information and no longer subject to the restrictions of
this agreement.
Consultant shall be responsible to City for Consultant Services and the services of Consultant
subcontractors. Consultant shall not be responsible for the acts or omissions of other parties engaged
by City not for their construction means, methods, techniques, sequences or procedures, or their health
and safety precautions and programs.
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An event of "Force Majeure" occurs when an event beyond the control of the Party claiming Force
Majeure prevents such Party from fulfilling its obligations. An event of Force Majeure includes,
without limitation, acts of God (including floods, hurricanes and other adverse weather), war, riot, civil
disorder, acts of terrorism, disease, epidemic, strikes and labor disputes, actions or inactions of
government or other authorities, law enforcement actions, curfews, closure of transportation systems or
other unusual travel difficulties, or inability to provide a safe working environment for employees. In
the event of Force Majeure, the obligations of Consultant to perform the Services shall be suspended
for the duration of the event of Force Majeure and the schedule shall be extended by a like number of
days as the event of Force Majeure.
This Agreement shall not create and rights or benefits to parties other than City and Consultant. No
third party shall have the right to rely on Consultant opinions rendered in connection with the Services
without the written consent of Consultant and the third party's agreement to be bound to the same
conditions and limitations as City.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, said parties have hereunto set their seals the day and year written below.
Executed on behalf of Consultant.
RECOMMEND FOR APPROVAL:
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North Tower, Suite 2000
Atlanta, GA 30303
Consultant Firm
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SCOPE OF SERVICES
General Scope of Services
The services to be furnished by the Consultant under this Agreement shall be those necessary to
survey, design, and provide preliminary plans, right-of-way plans, final construction plans,
special provisions, contract documents and other related studies and services for
Downtown A & B Signal and
Streetlight Upgrade Project
Services shall be provided in accordance with the Scope of Services for each phase of the work
with the following specific items of clarification:
See attached engineer's proposal
(Exhibit A)
Any conflicts between the requirements identified in the engineer's proposal, the Appendices of
this document and the Augusta PWE Plan Preparation Guidelines should be brought to the
attention of the Director of PWE immediately. Resolution shall be decided using the sole
discretion of the Director of Public Works.
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TRAFFIC ENGINEERING/CONCEPTUAL DESIGN PHASE
TRAFFIC ENGINEERlNG:
I. The purpose of the Traffic Engineering phase of the work is to study existing traffic
conditions and accident data, to project design year traffic volumes, and to recommend
required improvements. This activity shall only be required when data is not readily
available from the APW Traffic Engineer and shall be performed as directed in writing
by the Pre-Construction Engineer.
2. The Consultant shall prepare and submit to the City for approval a traffic study and report
which will include the following:
A. Measurement of existing daily (24 hour) traffic counts and peak hour turning
movement counts for each major intersection defined in the General Scope of
Services.
B. Collection and analysis of accident data along the Project and preparation of an
accident diagram to identify accident trends along the corridor.
C. Identification of deficient roadway geometrics and recommended solutions.
D. Analysis of existing traffic conditions to identify peak hours, peak-to-daily ratios
and directional distributions. Capacity analysis will be performed to determine
the operational efficiency of the intersections for existing traffic conditions.
E. Projection of design year peak hour traffic volumes for the project. The
Consultant will be required to coordinate with the Augusta Traffic Engineering
staff. Capacity analysis will be performed to determine the operational efficiency
of the intersections and storage lane requirements for the design year traffic
conditions.
3. The Consultant shall prepare a draft corridor study report that will include presentation of
all existing and projected traffic data, accident data, method of analysis, discussion of
comparative levels of service and traffic operational characteristics, recommendation of
selected alternatives, schematic diagrams for the existing and proposed intersection
layouts, and documentation of evidence to support the consultant's recommendations.
The Consultant shall submit two (2) copies of the draft report to the City for review. A
meeting will be held with City personnel to determine the concept alternative(s) to be
developed.
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CONCEPTUAL DESIGN:
4. The Consultant shall prepare conceptual design plans at a scale to be approved by the
Pre-Construction Engineer for presentation and approval by the City. The concept plan
shall be submitted to the City for review by the 30th day of September
200~. After review by the City, the consultant shall make any and all revisions to the
concept.
5. Concept plans shall include, but are not limited to, typical sections, centerline alignment
with degree of curvature shown, edges of pavement, curb and gutter, medians, anticipated
wall locations, property lines, property owners, existing and proposed rights-of-way,
street names, major drainage, areas of anticipated grade changes, landlot lines, north
arrow, and legend. The Consultant shall prepare at least two (2) sets of displays for a
public information meeting and attend the meeting to assist the City in answering
questions.
6. The Consultant shall submit a final corridor study report that includes all findings of the
conceptual design in addition to the information contained in the draft corridor study
report, when required, with a copy of the concept plan for the City's review and approval.
The Consultant shall prepare a summary of the corridor study report for distribution at the
public information meeting.
DATA BASE PREPARATION PHASE
I. The Consultant shall not begin work on this phase of the work until the City issues
written authorization to proceed on all or any portion of the work.
2. The Consultant shall obtain, enhance, and/or perform topographical mapping of the
project corridor and limits at a scale and accuracy acceptable to the City. The base
mapping shall depict and/or establish the following:
A. Existing roadways, rights-of-way, property lines, property owners, bridge
improvements, culture, topographic features, driveways, utilities, drainage
structures, drainage channels and/or information necessary to design, obtain
rights-of-way and easements, and construct the Project. (See Appendix B.)
B. Obtain all plats and deeds from courthouse records, Public Works & Engineering
Department, and other City departments' files of all properties affected by the
project. Compile a listing of property data consisting of all property owners'
names, addresses, tax parcel numbers, land lot numbers, district numbers, deed
book number and page number, plat book number and page number, and existing
lot area.
C. Establish horizontal control referenced to Georgia State Plane East Coordinates
(N.A.D. 83) applying the appropriate grid factors to each measure. Vertical
control shall be tied to the North American Vertical Datum (1988). (See
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Additional permanent control (minimum of two locations) shall be established by
the Consultant in areas outside of the anticipated areas. This is to ensure project
control re-establishment after construction.
Control monuments shall be either Feno (a patented system) polyroc survey
markers or of concrete with a brass disk in the top. Feno monuments shall have
an aluminum magnetic cap in them, and the spike shall be 600 mm long unless
conditions dictate otherwise. Any deviation from this length shall be approved by
the City Engineer. If monuments to be reset are NGS or USC & GS monuments,
reset monuments shall be in accordance with NGS Standards as regards to
material, depth, size, etc.
Concrete control monuments shall be four (4) feet in depth and at least twelve
(12) inches in diameter unless conditions dictate otherwise. Deviation from this
length shall be approved by the City Engineer. A No.4 rebar shall be set in the
concrete or in lieu of a rebar and brass disk, an aluminum magnetic cap (such as
used with the Feno monuments) may be used.
D. Location and depiction of all N.G.S. monuments, project monuments, traverse
points, and benchmarks used or set by the Consultant.
E. The Consultant shall research and identify on the plans all parcels which have
septic drain fields or similar on-site sewage facilities. The City/State Health
Department and the AU records shall be researched for septic and/or sanitary
sewer status. Visual inspection for physical evidence of such facilities shall be
performed by the Consultant's project manager in charge of the AU design. In the
case where the AU has no facilities within the limits of the project, the
Consultant's roadway project manager shall perform this task.
3. Photogrammetrically derived digital terrain data whether provided by the City or
obtained by the Consultant shall be field verified. Any obscured areas shall be field
surveyed. The City shall be provided sufficient evidence of field verification of obscure
areas. Any error found in the digital mapping by the Consultant shall be immediately
reported to the City and corrected.
4. The Consultant shall prepare base plan sheets on mylar or vellum in ink for submittal to
the City. Base sheets shall be prepared in accordance with current City practice with
regard to method of presentation. Information shown on the base sheets shall include
north arrow, graphic scale grid tics, existing right-of-way lines, property lines, existing
topography and planimetrics, property owners' names, land lot lines, existing drainage
and existing surface evident utilities. Standard legend will be provided by the City.
5. If the project includes AU work, and depending upon the scope of the AU work, all
existing water and sewer within 250 feet minimum of known limits of construction shall
be incorporated into the database plans. The AU "as-builts," record drawings, and
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"counter maps" shall be utilized in locating water and sewer facilities prior to field
surveying of above-ground features and sanitary sewer inverts.
The Consultant's water/sewer project manager shall recommend to the AU when and if
probing/uncovering of existing water lines is necessary to avoid conflicts with roadway
features and other utilities. Also, if T.V. recording of the sewer lines for tap locations
and condition of pipes is necessary, the Consultant shall recommend to the AU when this
work should be done. The AU may elect to perform the T.V. fieldwork with AU forces.
The field and office work related to this will be compensated for under the M;iscellaneous
Services Phase (Appendix E).
This work should be accomplished prior to final engineering starting for roadway and
water/sewer plans.
PRELIMINARY PLANS PHASE
1. The Consultant shall not begin work on this phase until the City Issues written
authorization to proceed on all or any portion of this phase of work.
2. The Consultant shall prepare and submit to the City for approval, preliminary roadway
designs of the approved concept covering the following:
A. Define horizontal and vertical geometrics for roadways including survey
centerline and/or construction centerline with stations, bearings, complete curve
data, superelevations and speed designs.
B. Plot cross sections at 100' intervals.
C. Determine retaining wall locations if required and develop preliminary wall plans.
(See Appendix H.)
D. Prepare preliminary maintenance of traffic plans as required.
E. Determine preliminary earthwork quantities, evaluate stage construction
earthwork requirements.
F. Develop basic roadway typical sections from general typical sections supplied by
the City.
G. When sufficient plans showing proposed plan, profiles, typical sections, cross
sections, and proposed drainage have been developed, the Consultant shall submit
blueline sets directly to the utility companies to obtain marked prints showing
corrected existing locations and proposed relocations. These marked prints are to
be used later by the Consultant for preparation of final utility plans. These
marked prints are to be kept by the Consultant for the duration of the project.
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H. Prepare preliminary right-of-way plans showing culture, improvements,
construction limits, drainage, drives, access controls, construction easement and
right-of-way limits, owners' names and parcel numbers (see Appendix C).
1. The Consultant shaH prepare separate construction and right-of-way cover sheets
identifying the project location.
3. The Consultant shall prepare a preliminary drainage design covering the following:
A. Prepare a drainage map indicating drainage areas, flows, and existing and
proposed major cross drains.
B. Develop a preliminary drainage layout showing major cross drains, inlets, catch
basins, sanitary sewers and bridges.
C. Investigate, analyze, and provide the design for drainage facilities necessary so as
not to cause drainage problems upstream or downstream from the project. The
Consultant may be required as a part of this agreement to provide for drainage
detention facilities if requested by the City.
D. Prepare a drainage report to address pre-project and post-project conditions. The
report will include documentation of all pertinent data to substantiate the
Consultant's findings and/or recommendations.
E. Perform quality assurance review.
4. The Consultant shall provide documentation of applicable criteria, such as horizontal and
vertical clearances, design speed for horizontal and vertical curves, stopping sight
distance, roadway dimensions and superelevations.
5. The Consultant shall prepare any and all permit applications and supporting data for the
City to sign and send to the appropriate permitting authorities, such as, but not limited to,
railroads, Corps of Engineers, FEMA, Georgia DOT, etc. The Consultant shall
compensate these entities for any review costs, or permit fees if required by the particular
permitting agency. If the project includes AU work, the Consultant shall provide similar
permitting assistance to the AU as applicable.
6. The Consultant shall perform the complete subsurface investigation program for
roadways on new alignment, bridges, retaining walls, box culverts, major excavation
locations, embankment evaluations, and pavement analysis. This shall include all the
necessary drilling, sampling, testing, and soil engineering reports and design
recommendations based on such soils data sufficient to design and construct the project.
A copy of the investigation documents shall be provided to the City.
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7. The Consultant shall submit for review and approval by the City the following
preliminary plans for bridges in accordance with Appendix F:
A. Preliminary layout drawing with a plan and elevation view of the proposed most
economical bridge structures, utility bridges and detour bridges where needed.
Indicated on the drawing shall be the beginning and ending bridge stations, span
lengths, location of fixed and expansion joints, location and elevation of nearest
bench mark, location and magnitude of the minimum horizontal clearances, a
narrative description of the construction procedure along with any sketches
necessary to indicate stage construction and handling of traffic, location of
longitudinal and transverse construction joints, cross section of the structure
indicating the most economical beam spacing and depth of web, horizontal and
vertical curve data, a north arrow and the depth of structure used in computing the
vertical clearance.
B. All computations as to how the minimum vertical and horizontal clearances were
attained.
C. All preliminary design notes and cost comparisons from which the most
economical structure type and beam spacing was obtained.
8. If the project includes AU work the Consultant shall prepare preliminary water/sewer
design and a construction cost estimate. It is anticipated that AU facilities within
roadway intersections will need design and shall be included in the general scope of
services whether or not the PW&E SCOPE OF SERVICES include changes to the
intersection. Preliminary design shall cover the following:
On the proposed preliminary roadway plan view with stationing as a base:
A. Location and size of all proposed (new or upgraded) water lines, bore pits,
boundary service meters, meter vaults, etc.
B. Location, size, and material for all existing water mains, service meters, meter
vaults, to be removed, abandoned or to remain in service.
C. Location and size of all proposed (new or upgraded) sanitary sewer lines and
manholes.
D. Location, size, and material for all existing sanitary sewer lines to be removed,
abandoned, or to remain.
E. Identification of all possible conflicts with septic or other on-site sewage
facilities.
F. Plan view detail inserts showing potential crossing conflicts with water mains 8"
or greater, sewer lines, storm drainage culverts, gas mains greater than 6", major
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telephone duct banks/conduits and/or manholes, and other major utilities. The
Utility plans prepared for the roadway project shall be reviewed to determine
proposed utility relocations and utilities to remain.
G. Easements needed for water/sewer work whether inside roadway easements or
outside the roadway construction limits. On the proposed roadway centerline
profile grade as a base:
H. A profile of each individual eXIstmg water line to remam m place shall be
incorporate into the road profile or sewer profile.
1. Show crossings with existing water lines, sanitary sewer lines, gas mams,
drainage culverts, and other major utilities.
J. Show approximate bottom elevation of bores and receiving pits shoring and/or
grading limits.
K. Research the AU records to identify special water pressure zones and identify on
plans the high pressure and low pressure zones and the valves (PRV), and other
controls that may be sensitive to any changes during construction of the project.
Upon completion of the AU preliminary plans and after a quality assurance/control
review by the Consultant's water/sewer project manager, the Consultant shall submit
three (3) sets of full size blueline prints of the water/sewer plans and roadway plan,
profiles, cross sections and utility plans along with a preliminary construction cost
estimate. Also to be submitted is a copy of the checklist (included in the water/sewer
chapter of the PW &E Plans Preparation Manual) signed by the Consultant's water/sewer
and roadway project managers, certifying that the plans were reviewed for errors,
omissions, economy of design, and conflicts between the roadway and water/sewer plans.
These plans shall be submitted concurrently with the roadway preliminary plans to
PW&E.
9. Upon completion of the preliminary roadway plans, the Consultant shall submit five (5)
sets of full size blueline prints to the City for review along with a preliminary
construction cost estimate. The preliminary plans 30% complete shall be submitted to the
City for review by the _day of ,200_. The preliminary plans (60%
complete) and cost estimates shall be submitted to the City for review by the _ day of
,200_.
10. The review comments from the City (pW &E and AU) shall be incorporated into the plans
by the Consultant.
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FINAL WATER/SEWER PLANS PHASE
1. The Consultant shall not begin work on this phase of the work until the AU or PW &E
issues written authorization to proceed on all or any portion of this phase of work.
2. After a project team meeting, the Consultant shall prepare and submit for approval final
water and sewer designs cover the following:
A. Provide complete water main designs with appropriate cross-over tie-ins. All
work accomplished in the Miscellaneous Services Phase shall be incorporated into
the final design. Final sizes of water mains will be determined by the Water
System based on final roadway concept and typical section. Show all fire
hydrants, valves, tees, crosses, reducers, casings, plugs, tapping sleeves, meter
boxes, pressure reducers, service connections, vaults, service boundary meters, air
release valves, thrust blocks, and other related appurtenances.
B. Profile of water main crossing roadway showing all known utilities to remain and
proposed utilities to be installed. Also show the limits of bore and receiving pits.
C. Complete profile of new and existing water mains to remain. All horizontal and
vertical bends shall be identified and located on profiles for new water mains.
D. Schematic detail inserts shall be shown for all cross-over tie-ins and other
complex connections. Where probing/uncovering of existing lines is done, the
detail insert covering these locations shall be to scale 1=10 ft. or smaller.
E. Proposed sewer line plan and profiles with manhole top and invert elevations and
pipe slopes. Re-constructed and new lateral/taps.
F. Relocated meters and added new services. Relocated meter to be shown at final
location. Stage construction plan shall show interim relocations.
G. Abandonment of existing water mains and services.
H. Provisions for temporary water feed if necessary.
1. Details for all bridge, culvert, and stream crossings showing hangers, supports,
piers, bends, and casings on a scale of 1 "=1 0 ft. horizontal and vertical.
J. The Consultant shall prepare a water/sewer construction staging sequence based
on the roadway stage construction plans. All temporary tie-ins and lines needed
to maintain service for water/sewer will be identified on these plans. Water and
sewer service shall be maintained at all times, unless approved by AU. The
Consultant's water/sewer and roadway project managers shall review these plans
concurrently, and the City shall be notified if a resolution to conflicts cannot be
made without a significant cost to either the roadway or water/sewer construction.
Temporary tie-ins, cut-offs, and temporary service lines shall not be proposed
without consideration for existing pressure, size of lines, and condition of existing
water lines. It is the responsibility of the Consultant's water/sewer project
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manager to become knowledgeable of the existing water service in the area in
terms of high/low pressure service boundary and interface with city service lines.
It may be necessary to prepare a special provision for a trial shut down and or
pressure tests prior to cut-ins or temporary tie-ins. The Consultant shall make AU
aware of potential problems that may result in loss of service, prior to the
completion of the stage construction plans. Special need institutions including,
but not limited to, hospitals, clinics, emergency care centers, large office
buildings, regional shopping malls, and factories, shall be considered as priority
customers in the construction staging so as to limit water outages ,for tie-ins or
other water main work. The Consultant shall notify AU if a special provision in
the construction contract is needed in these cases.
K. The Consultant shall include in the plans a 24" x 36" summary of quantities sheet
and a detailed estimate sheet.
3. The Consultant shall prepare the plans in accordance with current City practice with
regard to method of presentation, pay items, special drawings, special provisions, and
summaries thereof.
4. The Consultant shall submit three (3) complete sets of water/sewer plans with a draft
copy of Special Provisions and two (2) sets of roadway plans for final review by the AU.
Comments received from the AU as a result of this submittal shall be incorporated into
the plans by the Consultant at no extra cost to the CITY.
5. Once the plans, Special Provisions, and other contract documents have been revised
based on the final review comments, the Consultant shall notify the AU and PW &E, in
writing, that the water/sewer portion of the project is ready for property acquisition. This
notification shall be prior to the roadway right-of-way plans being submitted as "Final
right-of-way. "
6. The Consultant shall be prepared to submit one (I) set of reproducible mylar plans, as
requested by the AU, at no extra cost to the City.
7. The Consultant shall take special note that right-of-way negotiations may require some
minor revisions that do not affect the scope of the project as they are relatively minor in
nature. Typical changes or revisions include, but are not limited to, the following:
adjusting easements to avoid trees or sites of cultural interest, relocating service meters,
revising sanitary sewer lateral locations, relocation of fire hydrants, relocation of sanitary
sewer manholes, adjusting manhole tops, and other revisions commonly requested.
These minor revisions shall be made to the final plans and parcel plats, by the Consultant
at no additional cost to the City. Any changes considered to be more than minor in
nature, by AU, will be compensated for under the Miscellaneous Services Phase.
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8. The Consultant's water/sewer project manager shall attend the pre-bid and the pre-
construction conference to answer questions verbally and follow up with written
responses.
9. Once plans and contract documents have been revised based on comments received
during the construction bidding process, 10 sets of ADDENDUM plans and contract
documents shall be submitted for each ADDENDUM at no cost to the City unless they
are due to Miscellaneous Services requested by the City after final plans were submitted,
upon receipt of specific request by PW &E or AD.
10. The Consultant shall maintain an updated set of construction plans throughout the life of
the project until construction of the water/sewer facilities has begun. Plan revisions
distributed by PW &E after 90% [mal plans have been completed shall be reviewed and
analyzed by the Consultant's water/sewer project manager for impacts to water/sewer
facility design and construction contract items. The Consultant shall notify the AU of
water/sewer plan revisions, pay item, quantity, and easement changes needed as a result
of the revision by PW &E. These services shall be provided as a part of the Final
Water/Sewer Plans Phase. If plan revisions are requested by the AU as a result of this
analysis, the work will be compensated for under the Miscellaneous Services Phase.
FINAL ROADWAY DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION PLANS PHASE
1. The Consultant shall not begin work on this phase until City issues written authorization
to proceed on all or any portion of this phase of work.
2. The Consultant shall prepare final right-of-way plans and submit for review and
approval. Right-of-way plans will not be approved until they meet the criteria set forth in'
Appendix "c." Final right-of-way plans and shall be submitted to the County for review
by the day of , 200
3. After the right-of-way plans have been approved, and when directed by the City, the
Consultant shall stake all required right-of-way and easements as set forth in Appendix
"B."
4, The Consultant's services for the roadway construction plans shall include the following:
A. Conduct additional field surveys to obtain data necessary for the Consultant to
complete final design in accordance with this Agreement.
B. Prepare plan and profile sheets for roads, streets, and driveways. Plans shall show
all the necessary information as determined by the City to permit construction
stake-out and to indicate and delineate details necessary for the construction of the
complete facility by a construction contractor, including right-of-way and
easements with appropriate stations and offsets.
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C. Prepare detailed plan sheets for all design features requiring additional detailed
design information, including such examples as the geometrics of intersections at
I" = 20' scale identifying radius points, special superelevation requirements, spot
elevations or curb line profiles, curb cut ramp locations, right-of-way and other
details necessary to clearly allow construction stakeout, local street treatment,
traffic signal mast arm foundations, minor structures, drainage facilities, and
appurtenances, such as utilities and details covering special problems.
D. Prepare drainage design in accordance with design practice of the Georgia
Department of Transportation utilizing current Georgia Department of
Transportation drainage manuals, including analysis and design forms. Prepare
complete drainage cross sections for all drainage systems including structure
numbers, type, location, inverts, pipe sizes, existing and proposed ground lines.
Headwater elevations shall be shown on major drainage. If the project includes
AU work, the storm drainage profiles shall be coordinated with the Consultant's
water/sewer project manager for conflict identification and resolution with
water/sewer lines.
E. Prepare cross sections of highways, roads, and streets showing the existing and
proposed finished grade and sub grade elevations at intervals of 50 feet measured
along the centerline of construction unless otherwise directed by the City. To
ensure proper coordination, it may be necessary for the Consultant to plot critical
storm drainage, water lines or other utilities on the cross sections.
F. Prepare utility plans including existing utility locations as determined from
mapping and field surveys by the Consultant, verified and supplemented by each
utility owner. Proposed utility relocations will be shown, such information being
furnished by each utility owner, through the Consultant and transferred to the
plans by the Consultant. The Consultant shall coordinate and attend technical
meetings with utility companies and the City for the purposes of discussing utility
conflicts and necessary relocations. The Consultant shall advise and invite the
City to these meetings.
G. Prepare a detailed construction sequence and plan that also indicates maintenance
of traffic procedures to be utilized during each construction phase. This detailed
construction sequence shall be incorporated in the Construction Contract.
H. Prepare signing and marking plans and provide signing and marking details as
required for the project.
I. Prepare traffic signal plans indicating appropriate timing, phasing, and displays if
not provided by the ARC Traffic Engineer.
1. Prepare flexible pavement design recommendations.
K. Prepare erosion control plans for the project, considering stage construction
requirements for the project.
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L. Prepare Summary of Quantities, Schedule of Quantities, and Detailed Estimate as
directed by the City.
M. Prepare an Estimate of Construction Cost for each construction contract based on
the approved contract drawings, using estimated quantities and current
construction bid price data.
N. Prepare a stakeout plan indicating coordinated construction centerlines, complete
curve data, horizontal and vertical control data with coordinate values, station and
offset and actual plotted location of control points.
o. Design and prepare construction plans for any and all gravity retaining walls,
including wall envelopes. The plans shall include fully dimensioned geometric
layout to permit staking in the field without additional computation by the survey
party. All elevations required for construction shall be shown.
P. Design and prepare construction plans for the bridge(s). The plans shall include
fully dimensioned geometric layout to permit staking in the field without
additional computation by the survey party. All elevations required for
construction shall be shown. Quantities for each unit of superstructure and
substructure shall be computed and tabulated. The total quantities for each
construction pay item shall be listed on the Plan and Elevation Sheet in
accordance with Appendix "G."
Q. Perform construction assistance as set forth in Appendix "J."
R. Perform a quality assurance review.
5. Final plans shall be prepared in conformity with current practices of the City with regard
to method of presentation, scales, pay items, special drawings and summaries thereof.
See Appendix A. Plans shall be submitted to the City for review by the _day of
,200_.
6. The Consultant shall submit up to ten (10) complete sets of plans and two (2) sets of half
size plans for and attend a final field plan review, which may include representatives of
the City and the State Department of Transportation in some cases, prior to acceptance of
the design work. Comments received from the City as a result of this final review will be
incorporated into the design by the Consultant. The Consultant shall be prepared to
submit up to 10 complete sets of plans and specifications as required by the City at no
extra cost to the City.
7. The Consultant shall take special note that due to the right-of-way negotiations, there
may be some revisions needed that do not affect the overall scope of the project and are
relatively minor in nature. Some of these changes or revisions needed may be, but are
not limited to, the following: addition or deletion of gravity walls, relocation of drainage,
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relocation of driveway tie-ins, revising construction limits or other revisions necessary as
part of the right-of-way negotiations as authorized by the City.
8. The Consultant may be called upon and shall be prepared to explain or otherwise defend
its road design with regard to utility relocations, property damages, safety requirements,
vertical and horizontal road alignment, drainage design and considerations or other
questions regarding the engineering designs at no extra cost to Augusta, Georgia.
MISCELLANEOUS SERVICES
The Consultant may be required to perform additional services or tasks related to the work
outlined in the Scope of this Agreement that are specific to site conditions and are not typical in
nature. The Consultant shall, at the City's request, submit a proposal indicating manhours and
costs to the City for approval. The Consultant shall not begin on any task until the City issues
written authorization to proceed. The services for this phase may include, but are not necessarily
limited to the following, and when authorized by the City.
1. Design and detailing of storm water detention.
2. Special design retaining walls, including soil investigation and report.
3. Additional surveys which may be requested.
4. Revisions which may be requested as a result of negotiations for right-of-way, other than
minor revisions identified in the final Design and Construction Plans Phase.
5. Written legal descriptions for any and all parcels as requested by the City. This may
occur after the right-of-way negotiations begin or are finalized.
6. Additional geotechnical material investigations if requested, such as asphalt cores, soil
erosion index evaluation, etc.
W A TERlSEWER MISCELLANEOUS SERVICES
The Water/Sewer Miscellaneous Services may include, but are not limited to, the following:
I. Studies and/or design related to converting a property owner from a septic, or other on-
site sewage system, to a sanitary sewer service owned by AU.
2. Temporary water or sewer service due to roadway or utility staged construction.
3. Additional design, including service meters, due to re-defining of the AU Service
boundary.
4. Additional design due to development projects plans being incorporated after final
engineering for AU facilities has been started.
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5. Changes in design requested by the AU due to roadway horizontal and vertical alignment
changes after final engineering for AU facilities has been started.
6. Extension of water lines or sanitary sewer lines more than 300 feet outside the limits of
road construction.
7. Phasing or splitting the project for an additional contract bid letting.
8. Separating the AU project from the PW&E project for a separate construction,bid letting.
This may include preparing a separate contract, bid schedule, printing of plans and
contract documents, advertising, assistance in reviewing the bids, and tabulation of bids.
9. Changes in design requested by AU due to roadway typical section changes resulting in
adding or reducing the number of lanes. This does not include adding turn lanes at
intersections, which is covered in the general scope of services.
10. Conversion of all plans, design computations, and reports to metric units.
11. Additional parcel easement plats.
12. Field location and probing/uncovering of all existing water mains within known limits of
construction impacts, every 100 feet minimum, with horizontal accuracy of 1 ft. and
vertical accuracy of 0.5 ft. If approximate crossing locations are known, these also shall
be located. The work includes the data being incorporated into the database plans with
the vertical information to be shown on cross sections.
13. T.V. recording of sewer lines and/or interpreting the T.V. recording data and including
lateral/tap locations on the database plans.
14. Additional survey, design, feasibility studies, and/or cost estimates related to developer
agreements.
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APPENDIX A
STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS
CRITERIA
The Consultant shall become familiar with the latest, as determined by the City, the American
Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials' Design Manuals for Arterial Streets, Rural,
Urban, and Interstate Highways, including those standards adopted by the AASHTO and approved by
the Secretary of Commerce, as provided by Title 23, United States Code, Section 109 (b), with the
City's and Georgia D.O.T. Standards, Procedures, Plans, Specifications and Methods, with Federal
Highway Administration procedures relating to plan review and approval, and shall produce plans in
accordance therewith.
DESIGN SPECIFICATIONS
Design for bridges and other structures shall be in accordance with the American Association of State
Highway and Transportation Officials', hereinafter referred to as "AASHTO," Design Specifications of
1992; AASHTO Standard Specifications for Horizontal Curved Highway Bridges; AASHTO Standard
Specifications for Structure Supports for Highway Signs, Luminairs and Traffic Signals, current
edition; and AASHTO Guide for Selecting, Locating and Designing Traffic Barriers, current edition.
Traffic engineering shall be performed in accordance with procedures outlined in the Highway
Capacity Manual, Current Edition.
The lighting design shall be in accordance with the AASHTO publication, An Informational Guide for
Roadway Lighting current edition, and the Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction,
1983 edition, as modified by Supplemental Specifications and Special Provisions, current editions.
On facilities where driveways are included, the Consultant shall become familiar with the Georgia
D.O.T. regulations and procedures and shall produce plans for upgrading driveway control.
CONSTRUCTION SPECIFICATIONS
The plans shall be in accordance with the Georgia D.O.T.'s Standard Specifications for Construction of
Roads and Bridges, as amended. The Consultant shall have access to the Georgia Standard
Construction and Materials Specifications for use throughout the Project.
PLAN SIZES
Preliminary plans for roadways, bridges, and walls may be pencil drawings on paper having outside
dimensions of24" by 36" with 1-1/2" margin on the left and 112" margin elsewhere.
All final construction plans, shall be black ink drawings on 3 mil thick mylar with matte finish on both
sides, of reproducible quality, having the same dimensions as the preliminary plans.
CONSTRUCTION PLAN REQUIREMENTS
Detailed requirements for the construction plans shall meet the criteria set forth in the Augusta Public
Works and Engineering Department Plan Preparation Guidelines.
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The plans shall be fully dimensioned; all elevations necessary for construction shall be shown similar
to the GDOT's normal practice. They shall include a fully dimensioned geometric layout to permit
staking in the field without additional computation by the survey party. Utility locations and methods
of attachment shall be shown. Utilities to be carried on bridges will be established by the City.
In steel construction, the sizes and overall dimensions of members, their exact locations, the number
and arrangement of fasteners, fastener spacing, welds and other details necessary in preparation of
shop detail drawing shall be shown. In concrete construction, the location of all reinforcement shall be
shown and the plans shall include complete schedules of straight and bent bars with bending details.
The Consultant shall check all details and dimensions shown on the plans before they are submitted to
the City for review.
Roadway plan sheets shall have the existing topography on the back of the sheet to permit manual
revisions to the front of the drawing, using a screening process producing 85 lines per inch with 50%
light. Existing topography may be plotted in ink if this gives a screening effect acceptable to the City.
Topography shall remain fully legible when plans are reduced in size, but shall be less prominent and
readily distinguishable from proposed work.
Profile sheets shall have the existing ground line plotted in ink on the sheet.
Utility plan sheets may be the same material as the roadway plans.
COMPUTATIONS
All design computations and computer printouts shall be neatly recorded on 8-1/2" by 11" sheets, fully
titled, numbered, dated, signed by the designer and checker and indexed. Two copies of these
computations, and the computer input and output, fully checked and appropriately bound, shall be
submitted to the City with the plans for approval.
A complete tabulation of the drainage analysis along with the calculations used to determine the size of
drainage structures shall be submitted to the City with the construction plans for approval.
DELIVERABLES
The tracings and all other documents prepared under this Agreement shall then be submitted to the
City, PW &E or AU, whose property they shall remain, without limitations as to their future use. All
tracing cloth, mylar paper, and other materials required for the preparation of the plans, supplemental
specifications, special provisions and computations shall be furnished by the Consultant.
The Consultant shall submit to the City, in DOS backup form on 3-1/2" disks, one copy of all
computer files depicting graphics, database, and road design data, created as a result of the design
process. The Consultant shall include appropriate level schedules, documentation, and assistance to
the City to read, interpret, and effectively utilize the computer files. The Consultant may be required
to provide project drawings and files at any time as requested by the City. The drawings and files
requested by the City shall be within the Scope of Work as defined herein. Graphics files shall be
provided in AutoCAD, DXF, or Intergraph (IGDS) format. If the project includes AU work, the
Consultant shall provide drawings in accordance with the utilities chapter of the ARC PW &E Plan
Preparation Guidelines.
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NUMBER OF COPIES OF SUPPORTING DATA REOUIRED
Except as otherwise provided herein, the Consultant shall submit all documents, reports, special
provisions, sketches, design notes, and all other required or necessary support data to the City in
duplicate.
PROGESSREPORTANDSCHEDULE
The Consultant shall report to the City on suitable forms approved by the City the status of work and
schedule on the 25th day of each month during the life of the Agreement.
PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER APPROVAL
All construction plans and documents designed, detailed, and furnished by the Consultant for the City
shall bear a valid Professional Engineer Stamp. All plans submitted to the City for review shall have
been checked by the Consultant prior to submission.
ECONOMICAL DESIGN
The Consultant shall make every effort to provide the most economical design. The Consultant shall
consider construction problems and sequencing in the design. The Consultant shall meet and discuss
economic considerations and construction staging with the City prior to final design.
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APPENDIX B
SURVEY SPECIFICATIONS
Introduction
1. Project Control
A. Vertical
B. Horizontal Control Traverse
C. Project Control Monuments
II. Database
A. Method
B. Accuracy
C. Scope
III. Right-of-Way Surveys
A. Research
B. Field procedures
C. Resolution
IV. Right-of-Way Staking
V. Consultant Safety Requirements
INTRODUCTION
The tasks and specifications outlined in this appendix should be considered general in scope. The
Consultant is responsible for all data necessary to design, obtain required right-of-ways and easements
and construct the project in accordance with the Design Manuals for Arterial Streets, Rural. Urban, and
Interstate Highways. The Consultant shall be responsible for all special surveys needed to prepare
permit applications to the Army Corps of Engineers, Georgia Department of Transportation, pipelines,
power companies, railroads and or any other company, agency, etc.
1. Project Control
A. Vertical Control
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1. Origin - All vertical control shall be based on the North American Vertical
Datum (1988) having a second order or better N.G.S., Augusta or Georgia
D.O.T. monument(s) as its origin.
2. Instruments - All level instruments shall have a manufactured accuracy of 0.01
foot per mile or'better. Peg tests shall be performed daily for all instruments.
Adjustments shall be made as needed.
3. Accuracy - All level lines shall meet or exceed Third Order accuracy standards.
4. Bench Marks - Bench marks shall be established a minimum of every 1,000 feet
throughout the project. Additional bench marks shall be established at proposed
structural locations. Bench marks should be of a durable material such as
concrete monuments, 40 penny or greater spikes driven in 10" or larger trees or
on a permanent structure. Locations shall be in areas that will not be disturbed
during construction. Bench marks shall be described and located by offset and
construction centerline station and shown on the construction plans. All Bench
marks shall be a turning point in the level loop.
5. Notes - Field notes shall be recorded in a standard conventional or digital
format. All bench mark elevations shown on the construction plans shall reflect
an adjustment of the level lines between control monuments. Consultant shall
prepare a free hand sketch of the level line routes.
B. Horizontal Control Traverse
1. Origin - all horizontal control shall be based on Georgia State Plane Coordinates
(1983) having a Second Order or better N.G.S., Georgia D.O.T. or Augusta
monument(s) as its origin.
2. Instruments - All theodolites and or total stations used for horizontal control
shall have a least unit of measurement of 1" for horizontal and vertical circles.
Distances shall be measured with electronic distance meters with a
manufactured accuracy to meet or exceed Second Order - Level Two
specifications. The Consultant shall provide a list of instruments and
specifications along with field procedures to be used on the project for the City's
approval. A baseline check shall be performed on each instrument before the
start of any work.
3. Accuracy - All control traverses shall be closed traverses between monuments as
specified in 1.B.l. and will meet or exceed Third-order, class I standards as
specified in the publication entitled; "Standards and Specifications for Geodetic
Control Networks," as published by the Federal Geodetic Control Committee.
4.
Monuments - all traverse points shall consist of an 18" or longer by 1/2" or
larger reinforcement rod driven flush with the ground at a location that will not
be disturbed during construction. Traverse points shall be set intervisible
through out the project. Traverse number and distance to the edge of pavement
shall be painted on the pavement at each traverse point location.
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5. Notes - Field notes may be recorded in either a standard conventional or
electronic field book format. Traverse point coordinates shown on the
construction and right-of-way plans shall reflect an adjustment using either the
"Least Squares" or the "Compass Rule" adjustment.
C. Project Control Monuments - Consultant shall coordinate with the City Information
Technology Department to determine if Project Control Monuments are available on
specific projects. If the Consultant is to provide Project Control Monuments the
specifications are as follows:
1. Locations - Project control monuments shall be established by the Consultant in
intervisible pairs no further than 1 mile apart.
2. Instruments - Instruments required are the same as 1.A.2. and 1.B.2.
3. Origin - Same requirements as LA. 1. and LB.1.
4. Accuracy - Project Control Monuments shall be turning points in level lines and
set up points in traverses and part of a closed loop between monuments as
specified in LA.l. and LB.l.
a. Vertical - Level lines for project control monuments shall not exceed an
error of 0.04 ft. x the square root of the number of miles.
b. Horizontal - Traverses for project control monuments shall have an
accuracy of 1 foot in 20,000 feet or better.
5. Monuments - Monuments shall be of a permanent nature and set well beyond
the limits of construction in locations mutually agreed by the Consultant and the
City. Monument material specifications must have prior approval by the City.
6. Notes - Same specifications as LA.5. and LB.5.
II. Database
The Consultant shall be responsible for obtaining all cross sections, profiles, locations of
planimetrics, culture, drainage, structures, utilities, etc. that facilitate the design, acquisition of
right-of-ways and easements, and construction of the project.
A. Method - the Consultant shall coordinate with the City to determine the best, most
economical method of obtaining database for the specific project.
1. Photogrammetric Mapping - The Consultant may utilize aerial mapping that
meets the City's specifications to prepare base mapping. The Consultant shall be
responsible for enhancement and/or correction of all aerial mapping. All
obscure areas must be field verified.
2. Field Survey - The Consultant may use field survey to prepare base mapping by
either radial or base line methods.
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3. Digital Terrain Model (D.T.M.) - D.T.M. may be used to derive cross sections,
profiles, contours and etc. The D.T.M. may be derived by photogrammetric
compilation or field survey. The accuracy required for cross section and profiles
derived from D.T.M. is the same as for base line methods.
B. Accuracy
1. Horizontal - Planimetrics shall be located from horizontal control and/or base
line and shall have the following tolerances:
a. Trees, culture, ditches, etc. - 1 foot.
b. Roadways, drives, utilities, structures, fences, improvements, etc. - 1/2
foot.
c. Houses or other structures within 10 feet of construction limits, bridges,
railroads, etc. - 0.10 foot.
2. Vertical- Tolerances shall be as follows:
a. Cross sections and profiles - 0.2' along pavement and OS along ground.
b. Contours - 0.5'.
c. Three point roadway profiles, structures, inverts, bridges and utilities -
0.05'.
C. Scope - Scope of database survey shall include but is not the limited to the following:
1. Features - Features shown on maps meeting national standards as outlined in the
"Reference Guide Outline" published by the U.S. Department of Transportation
shall include but are not limited to the following:
a. Planimetrics such as roadways, drives, houses, buildings, walls, curbs,
parking lots, structures, and etc.
b. Utilities such as valves, poles, boxes, man holes, vaults, meters, lines,
towers, all surface evident utility facilities, and septic drain fields or
other sewage related facilities.
c. Drainage such as structures, ditches, weirs, lakes, channels, steams, etc.
d. Culture such as woods, pasture, shrubbery and etc.
2. Limits - Limits shall include all areas of construction including but not limited
to all side street ties, driveway ties, channel improvements, drainage outfalls,
utility relocation, structures close to construction limits, detours, railroad
detours, ramps, etc.
3. Special Surveys - Consultant shall be responsible for any special surveys
required to acquire right-of-way or easements, to obtain permits, to construct the
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project or to relocate utilities. Special surveys shall include, but are not limited
to the following:
a. Staging such as road detours, railroad detours, temporary ties and etc.
b. Permit surveys such as wetland delineation, stream sections for flood
analysis, utility company permits, railroad permits, Georgia Department
of Transportation permits and etc.
c. Drainage surveys to include:
1. Location, top of structure and invert elevations of all eXlstmg
drainage structures and storm sewers. Complete cross sections to
include adequate approach and outfall elevations beyond toe of
slope to accurately locate and define ditches, streams and
drainage courses.
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APPENDIX C
RIGHT -OF- WAY PLAN REQUIREMENTS
The following requirements are considered as a minimum for the preparation of right-of-way plans.
Additional information may be required to be included on the plans over and above that hereinafter
outlined due to the nature of the Project. The Consultant shall include this information at no additional
compensation. Strict adherence to the minimum requirements hereinafter by the Consultant will be
required unless written permission to deviate from them has been obtained from the City.
A. DELINEATION: Important features of the Right-of-Way plans must be clearly shown. These
include right-of-way lines, easement limits, property lines, improvements, parcel identification
numbers, and dimensions. These and other pertinent matters shall be placed on the plans so
that they are readily distinguishable and easily read and identified.
B. SIZE OF PLANS: The detail plans and cover sheets shall be prepared on mylar using the same
size requirements as for the construction plans. The scale of right-of-way plans shall be a
minimum of 1" = 50' so that the original drawing can be reduced to an 8-1/2" by 11" size
drawing for use as deed and condemnation plats and still retain legible details and dimensions.
C. PROPERTY LINES: Property lines shall be accurately located and concisely depicted on the
plans with adequate ties to the centerline and required right-of-way so that a legal description
can be drawn for the deeds and condemnations. The name of the owner or owners shall be
clearly shown for each parcel. Dimensions and bearings on property lines outside the right-of-
way are not to be shown except by plotting to scale; however, dimensions and bearings on
property lines with in the right-of-way shall be clearly and accurately shown. If the property
line is involved with a horizontal curve, the arc length and radius of curve for the property line
is to be shown. The back property lines on all parcels shall be shown either on the cover sheet
or the plat mat sheet.
Property corners inside the required right-of-way and points of intersection between property
lines and the required right-of-way lines are to be located by a full station and distance to the
centerline. Coordinates for property corners are also to be shown. The coordinates can be
shown on the plat map sheet directly underneath the property corner station and offset or on a
separate sheet containing property corner identification numbers and the coordinates. The
property corner identification numbers are to be clearly indicated on the plat map sheet along
with the station and offset for the corner. The property corner identification number is to be
clearly indicated on the plat map sheet along with the station and offset for the corner. Property
corner identification numbers are to run consecutively.
D. IMPROVEMENTS AND CULTURE: All pertinent data that may affect the cost of the right-
of-way should be indicated on the plans. Some of these include structures, roads, streams,
ponds, city limits, orchards, significant specimen trees, parking spaces, fences, wells, springs,
and various improvements. If improvements located outside the Right-of-Way might have an
influence on the appraised value, these should also be shown to scale on the plan sheet in order
to determine damages to the remainder.
E. RIGHT-OF-WAY: In general, sufficient right-of-way will be acquired to accommodate full
roadway shoulders and to accommodate normal utility needs. Every effort should be made to
make the right-of-way as uniform as possible while being cost effective. Drainage facilities,
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including most ditches, located outside of the required right-of-way shall be located on
permanent drainage easements.
F. EASEMENTS: Required easements shall be accurately shown on the plans. Usually there is
no necessity to prepare a legal description for an easement, but the easement shall be
adequately dimensioned on the right-of-way plan so that it can be precisely located on the
ground. The areas of all easements, except driveway easements, shall be accurately computed
and shown in square feet. Large easements in rural areas may be shown in acres.
The easement shall be clearly labeled as to use, such as construction, slope, drainage, driveway,
utility, sanitary sewer, water line, or detour, as appropriate. If the easement is for a type of
construction that does not require maintenance by the City, it shall be labeled: "Easement for
the construction of " with the actual purpose of the temporary construction
easement being specified on the plans. Examples of this type of construction are channel
changes, driveways, yard drains, tree wells, steps and sidewalks leading into residences or
places of business, and to provide a working area outside of the right-of-way where
construction activities require it. This type of easement will expire upon completion and final
acceptance of the project for which acquired or upon the date shown on the plans, whichever is
earlier.
If the easement is for a type of construction that will require future maintenance by the City, it
shall be labeled: "Easement for the construction and maintenance of ." An
example of this type of construction is a retaining wall tie back system. If the project includes
AU work, the additional easements for water/sewer construction shall be incorporated into the
final right-of-way plans. If a temporary water/sewer easement overlaps a roadway construction
easement, the easement shall be labeled as a combination easement for both needs. If a
water/sewer easement extends outside a temporary roadway easement more than 10 feet, a
separate easement shall be defined and labeled.
G. SUBDIVISIONS: In subdivisions, the remaining property shall be shown to scale. In cases
where the back of the lots cannot be shown to scale, a break may be shown on the property
lines with the distance to the back of the lot shown approximately in feet. It may be necessary,
in some instances, to include inserts on the right-of-way detail plan to adequately show
information pertinent to the individual lots. Lot and block numbers shall be shown. The
subdivision may be shown on the cover sheet as an outline of the entire subdivision with a
notation as to the parcels included. All roads or streets, including names, should be either
shown on the detail plan or cover sheet. Comments under "Property Lines" cover additional
data required for subdivisions.
H. RAILROAD CROSSINGS: Intersections with the centerline of railroads shall be tied into the
right-of-way centerline by station and angle, showing width of the right-of-way, name of
railroad, each track by symbol and distance, and direction along the railroad right-of-way to the
nearest mile post number.
L INTERSECTING ROADS AND EXISTING STREETS: The intersection of all paved and
maintained public roads are to be tied by station and angle and equated to the station of the
survey of the intersected road. The name of the road, state and federal routes, if any, and the
right-of-way width of the road shall be shown. Details of private roads and access roads to
parking lots and commercial centers shall be shown on the Right-of-Way plans. A thorough
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investigation shall be made to establish accurately the existing right-of-way of all intersecting
roads and the existing Right-of-Way of roads paralleLto the proposed project.
1. LIMITED ACCESS: On limited access projects, including partial limited access, the access
control lines shall be shown by the conventional limited access symbols. In areas where the
limited access line and the right-of-way lines are in the same location both shall be indicated.
At the beginning and ending of limited access at interchange or crossroads, an arrow indicating
the exact ending or beginning point with the symbols ELlA or B LI A shall be shown as
appropriate. If there are any intermediate breaks in the limited access, these must be clearly
shown. Where the Right-of-Way and limited access lines coincide, they shall be labeled
"Required R/W & Limit of Access." Where drives break the limit of access, show a distance
between the EVA and B LI A, but do not show a distance through the B LI A and ELlA.
K. PARCEL NUMBERS: Each parcel of right-of-way or easement under one unity ownership and
in one body of land shall be given the same parcel number. Numbers shall be assigned to
parcels starting with parcel one at the beginning of the project and numbering consecutively
through the end of the project. Augusta, Georgia tax map parcel numbers shall be cross
referenced for each parcel. If it is necessary later to split a parcel or another ownership is
found, additional parcels may be shown by adding a suffix of A, B, etc. to the number of an
adjacent parcel. Where additional right-of-way is to be acquired in the name of the utility
company for relocating it facilities, the right-of-way parcel number with a suffix designating
the utility company shall be used, (as 39 GP for Georgia Power or 18 SB for Southern Bell). If
an additional land owner is involved, solely for relocating the utility facility, an individual
parcel with the proper suffix shall be used. On urban projects involving city blocks, the
numbering of parcels for some projects may be facilitated by giving each block an alphabetical
designation and then numbering each parcel in the block numerically. The use of this
alphabetical designation procedure shall be determined on an individual project basis.
Advertising signs which are to be purchased, relocated, or damaged require identification and
shall be given the same parcel number as the tract upon which they are located followed by the
letter "s." If more than one sign is located on a parcel, the identification shall be as follows: 17-
S-I, 17-S-2, etc.
L. AREAS: The areas of required right-of-way, the remainder on the left, and the remainder on
the right shall be shown on the right-of-way detail plan for each parcel. The symbols to be
used shall be: RR = Area Remaining on the Right of the Right-of-Way Line and RL=Area
Remaining on the Left of the Right-of-Way Line. In preparing right-of-way plans, all
references to area taken shall not be referred to as "take" or the letter "T" but shall be referred
to as "Required Right-of-Way" or "Req'd R/W." These areas shall ordinarily be shown in
square feet and acres. The needed area shall be computed to the third decimal with the
remaining areas to be shown to the nearest one hundredth (0.01) for areas under one acre, to the
nearest tenth (0.1) for areas between one acre and ten acres, and to the nearest acre for areas in
excess of ten acres The acres of required Right-of-Way for subdivision lots, residential lots,
and small commercial lots are to be indicated in square feet and acres.
During the review process, if a determination is made by the City that a parcel remainder is an
uneconomic remnant, the plans shall be revised by the Consultant as follows:
Required right-of-way shall remain the same.
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The remnant area shall be identified using the subject parcel number with an "R" suffix. For
more than one remnant the suffix shall be R-2, R-2, etc.
The area breakdown of such a parcel could be shown as follows:
Area Required
35 15.375 Ac. (R/W)
35-R 0.962 Ac.
Rem.
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16.337 Ac. (Total)
M. COVER SHEET: A right-of-way cover sheet or cover sheets shall be prepared to a scale that
shall adequately reflect property lines, roads, streets, and other appropriate culture after the
sheet is reduced to 8-1/2" x 11" letter size. The cover sheet shall show the full property lines of
large property holdings, and if the property lines to scale would extend beyond the map, broken
property lines may be shown. It is usually necessary to indicate the entire property so that all
access roads to the property can be shown for the benefit of the appraiser and reviewing
appraiser. The right-of-way project number should be shown at the top of the sheet along with
the City's Project Identification Number. A "Length of Project" box shall also be included on
the sheet. The length of the right-of-way project is not necessarily the same as the construction
project length, but is to be the actual length of the right-of-way project. When the beginning or
ending stations are different, left or right, then the greater length shall always be used; and in
every case it is the beginning and ending of the required right-of-way and/or easements. This
applies also to cover sheets for secondary projects, except that the designation "R/W' shall not
follow the project number. The cover sheet shall include an insert to show the general location
of the project number. This insert showing the project location is required only on the first
sheet where more than one cover sheet is used. Provisions shall be made on the cover sheet for
a revision block so all revisions on the detail sheets can be listed on the cover sheet. The cover
sheet revision block is to indicate revision date and sheet numbers only. It is required only on
the first sheet when more than one cover sheet is used. The cover sheet shall include beginning
and ending stations of the right-of-way project, project termini of construction contracts, a
north arrow, graphic scale of cover sheet, date of plan completion, signature and a valid
Professional Engineer or Registered Land Surveyor stamp, and, if available, land lot lines and
numbers, Land Districts or Georgia Militia Districts. A "PROPERTY OWNERS" block shall
also be included on the cover sheet.
N. GENERAL INFORMATION FOR PLAN SHEETS: General information that shall be shown
on each plan sheet, in addition to that previously mentioned, includes:
1. The survey centerline and any other related centerline, clearly labeled.
2. The construction limits, based upon approved preliminary plan, profile, and cross
sections, shall be properly identified.
3. The project number and date in each title block.
4. Paving lines indicated through all intersections, crossover, interchanges, and driveways.
5. North arrow.
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6. Revision blocks with space for dates and brief description of revision.
7. Right-of-way legends.
8. Existing and proposed drainage.
9. Each sheet shall be initialed and shall bear the date of plan completion.
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INSTRUCTIONS FOR PREPARING COST ESTIMATE
For Contract Proposal
The following guidelines and criteria shall be used by the Consultant in formulating his not to exceed
proposal for each phase of work for which he has been selected to submit prices.
Figure D-l - Hour Estimate Instructions
1. Specify for each phase of work the estimated manhour effort by work activity and appropriate
personnel classification.
2. Carry forward these manhour estimates by phase to Figure D-2 for computing direct labor.
Figure D-2 - Cost Proposal Instructions
1.1.1. Direct Labor - Using estimated manhours shown in Figure D-l, specify the estimated manhour
and direct labor requirements under this contract.
2. Overhead Cost - Specify, as a percentage (%) of direct labor, the total overhead costs that can
be appropriately allocated to the project under this contract. In support of this percentage (%)
please furnish a detailed breakdown of overhead costs in form similar to that outlined in Figure
D-4.
3. Other Direct Costs - Specify all other estimated costs that are expected to accrue from, and can
be directly attributed to, the project under consideration.
4. Total Estimated Cost - Calculate the total estimated cost expected to be incurred in performing
the conditions of the contract.
5. Profit - Specify the total income, after expenses, expected to be netted from the proposed
contract and state the basis upon which the profit is determined.
6. Cost Amount of Contract Proposal - Specify the cost amount ofthe proposal, including all costs
and profit.
7. The basis for the estimate of each item of proposed cost must be included.
Figure D-3 - Cost Summary - Instructions
1. Summarize by phase and total the cost amount of the Contract proposal.
2. The cost amount by phase and by total indicated on Figure D-3 shall be entered in the
appropriate locations in Article VIII of the Agreement upon completion of negotiations for the
Proj ect.
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AUGUSTA, GEORGIA ROAD & DRAINIAGE
IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM - H,oUR ESTIMATE
PROJECT: Downtown A & B Signal and Streetlight Upgrade Project
PW&E NO.: 323-04-201824110
PW&E NO.: 323-04-201824115
SPLOST PHASE NO.: 4
Phase: One
SENIOR
# ITEMffASK DESCRlPTION #DWGS PROF PROF ENG DRFT/CLR TOTAL % OF TOTAL
I Kick-off Meeting N/A 8 22 16 0 46 9%
2 Inventory and Analysis N/A 24 40 120 0 184 35%
3 Concepts Development N/A 28 40 75 92 235 45%
4 Master Plan Documentation N/A 20 25 14 0 59 11%
The number of drawings is not applicable. The deliverable for this project will be a bound report with conceptual drawings included.
TOTALS 80 127 225 92 524 100%
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FIGURE D-2, URS
AUGUSTA, GEORGIA ROAD & DRAINIAGE IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM - COST PROPOSAL
PROJECT: Downtown A & B Signal and Streetlight upgrade Project
PW&E NO.: 323-04-201824110
PW&E NO.: 323-04-201824115
SPLOST PHASE NO.: 4
Phase: One - Concept Development
DIRECT COSTS
PERSONNEL EST HRS · RA TE/HR COSTS ($) TOTALS
CIVIL DESIGN, URS
SENIOR PROFESSIONAL 80 $ 55.00 $ 4,400 $ 4,400
SENIOR PROFESSIONAL 127 $ 50.00 $ 6,350 $ 6,350
ENGINEER 225 $ 30.00 $ 6,750 $ 6,750
DRAFTER 92 $ 24.08 $ 2,215 $ 2,215
SUBTOTAL CIVIL 524 $ 19,715 $ 19,715
· Hourly rates are average rates for staff in the respective category.
TOTAL DIRECT LABOR $ 19,715 $ 19,715
OVERHEAD (INDIRECT COST ON LABOR ABOVE) 130.83% 130.83%
LABOR X OVERHEAD RATE = OVERHEAD ($) $ 25,794
TOTAL DIRECT LABOR PLUS OVERHEAD $ 45,509
DIRECT COSTS (SPECIFY)
COMPUTER
REPRODUCTION $ 500
SUPPLIES $ 300
TRA VEL $ 11,200
SUBCONTRACTORS (LIST)
HOK $ 54,430
OTHER DIRECT COST (LIST)
TOT AL DIRECT COSTS $ 66,430
TOTAL ESTIMATED COST $ 111,939
PROFIT 12% 12%
COST AMOUNT FOR PHASE 1 117,400
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SUMMARY BY PHASE
COST AMOUNT OF CONTRACT PROPOSAL
PHASE NO.
PHASE DESCRIPTION
Phase I
Traffic Engineering/Concept Design
Phase II
Database Preparation
Phase III
Preliminary Plans
Plan IV
Water and Sewer Plans
Concept, preliminary, final and
Miscellaneous (see Appendix E)
Phase V
Final Design/Construction Plans
(incl. R/W plans)
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AUGUSTA UTILITIES WATER AND SEWER FACILITIES PROPOSAL
If a Request for Proposal issued by Augusta, Georgia Public Works and Engineering (APW&E)
included planning and/or design related to facilities owned or operated by the (AU), the Consultant
shall include in the proposal submitted to PW &E a separate section for the consultant services required
for this work.
The scope of work defined by the PW &E for roadway work shall be reviewed by the Consultant's
water/sewer personnel prior to preparing t~e proposal for AU consultant services. The format of this
section of the proposal shall be in the same format required for the roadway work as shown in
Appendix D.
The breakdown of tasks shall include a Water/Sewer Miscellaneous Services phase for site-specific
and non-typical unforeseen work. An allowance amount for this phase will be established by the City
for each project.
Format
Since the roadway plans are to used as a base for the water and sewer plans, the PW &E format in
Chapter 1 of the Augusta, Public Works & Engineering Plan Preparation Guidelines will apply to these
plans and is to be used as Base Maps.
The roadway typical sections shall indicate the location of new water lines and these new water lines
shall be shown on the plans. Relocated sanitary sewer and new trunk lines shall be shown on plan
VIew.
Before the profiles are finalized, coordination with the storm drainage and other relocated utility plans
is required.
Submittal Requirements and List of Drawines
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DESCRIPTION
General notes, standard legend index to
Drawin s, rev. surnm
Detailed estimate
Surnm of uantities
Water and sewer lans
Water line & road crossin rofiles
Sanit sewer and road crossin rofiles
Sta e construction lans
Detail sheets, brid e han orts
Parcel easement lats
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Detailed Estimate
The detailed estimate shall be based on the TOTALS shown on the Summary of Quantities Sheet.
Questions relating to the use of Pay Items shall be brought to the attention to the AU project engineer
or liaison engineer. If a given item does not have a pay item, one will be assigned by the AD.
Summary of Quantities
The summary of quantities sheet shall be used to show the location, size, type, and length of all items
to be used in the construction of the project. It shall be the responsibility of the Consultant to include
all pay items corresponding to the design presented on the plans and any other items necessary for the
completion of the project. The quantities shown shall be the actual quantities called for on the plans
without any increase other than rounding.
A separate quantity will be added to some items to used "as directed" by the AU project Engineer. Pay
Items or quantities designated as " as directed by the Engineer" shall be recommended by the
Consultant to the AU. The recommendations should be based on anticipated construction problems
due to unresolved conflicts or lack of accurate existing database.
Appurtenances shall be located by approximate road stationing with left or right designation. Offset
distances are not necessary. Length of pipe at various depths are to stationed by scaling off the water
or sewer profiles. Other items can be located on a station to station format. The AU will supply the
blank base sheet in mylar or digital format.
Water and Sewer Plans
The roadway plans are to be used as a base for these drawings. Existing and proposed roadway
features, existing and required right-of-way, permanent and temporary easements, parcel data,
sewer/septic data and all storm drainage pipes, culverts, and structures are to be shown. Traffic signal
mast arm foundations are to be shown. Roadway curve data and bearings, staking data, drainage notes,
driveway stationing, and erosion control features shall not be shown. Additional permanent easements
not combined with the roadway easements, shall be shown with station offsets or widths sufficient to
compute and acquire the easements. See Appendix "A" for additional plan requirements.
Profiles
Water line profiles can be shown on the roadway centerline profile grade provided the water line
generally follows a parallel alignment with the roadway. However, the difference in cover between the
roadway centerline and the ground line over the water line shall be considered in the profile design.
The existing ground line over the water line shall be shown. Dual water lines (ie., 8" diameter on the
south side and a 12" on the north side of the roadway) shall be shown on separate profile drawings due
to superelevation of the roadway and differing utility conflicts from one side of the roadway to the
other. Information to be shown shall include but not be limited to: pipe size, class and material,
location and degree of bends (horizontal and vertical), location and length of casings, size and wall
thickness of casings, jack and bore locations, line valves, connection to existing lines, and other data
needed to construct and acquire easements for the facility.
Sanitary Sewer line profiles may be shown on the same sheet as the water line profiles if the
information can be clearly presented. Information to be shown will include but not be limited to:
manholes, pipe size and material, pipe grade, inverts in/out, manhole top elevations - and type (bolt
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down), road stationing, line label, stream and bridge crossing material and stationing, and other special
data needed to construct and acquire easements for the facility. _ ____
All existing and proposed storm drainage, gas, petroleum pipeline, and other major utility crossings,
shall be shown on the water and sewer profiles.
Roadwav Crossin!?: Profiles
All existing or proposed water lines, 6" diameter or greater, crossing a roadway shall be profiled at the
same scale as the roadway profile drawing. All existing and proposed storm drainage, sanitary sewer,
gas, petroleum pipeline, and other major utility lines shall be shown.
All existing or proposed sanitary sewer lines crossing a roadway shall be shown at 1 "=20 ft.
Horizontal and 1"= 1 0 ft. vertical scales. Manholes, bore and receiving pits, limits of jack and bore,
casing size and length, pipe size and length, existing and proposed storm drainage, water lines, gas
petroleum pipeline, and other major utilities shall be shown. Existing and proposed ground lines shall
be shown and labeled.
Sta!?:e Construction Plans
For road widening and reconstruction projects, stage construction plans sheets may be required. New
location projects and minor widening projects will only require a written sequence of construction
which will be included as a Special Provision in the contract documents. In any case, the water/sewer
stage construction shall be based on the roadway maintenance of traffic plans whether in a written or
graphical format.
If plan sheets are required, the drawings can be "not to scale" or reduced to any scale plan views. If
stage construction or maintenance of traffic cross sections are provided for the roadway portion of the
project, the AU construction staging plans must consider these and, if necessary, the water/sewer lines
be shown on these plans. If stage construction or maintenance of traffic cross sections are not provided
for the roadway portion of the project, the AU construction staging plans shall consider the existing
and final roadway cross sections. All existing and proposed water and sewer lines within the limits of
road construction shall be shown on the roadway cross sections as part of database preparation.
Detail Sheets
The standard details included in the Augusta Utilities Water and Sewer Specifications, latest edition,
shall be included on the detail sheets. Other special details needed to identify the method, material and
dimensions for items not covered in the standard details are to be included on these sheets.
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PRELIMINARY LAYOUT CRITERIA FOR BRIDGES
1. The Consultant shall gather from the City all available details and information pertinent to the
preparation of the Preliminary Layout. The City will have the final decision as to what data
and information is pertinent.
2. The Consultant shall prepare the Preliminary Layouts taking into account the criteria outlined
hereinafter.
The Consultant shall submit for review and approval by the City the Preliminary Layouts and
the following minimum computations.
A. Calculations to determine each span length. Distances used shall be defined as
roadway, shoulder, barrier, channel width, 2:1 slope, berm, etc.
B. Calculations for minimum vertical clearance at all critical points.
C. Calculations and cost comparisons to determine most economical beam type and
spacing as well as considering pile or concrete intermediate bents.
D. Preliminary beam design calculations for final beam type and spacing selected.
E. Economic analysis of vertical end abutments vs. 2: 1 end slopes.
F. Computations for bridge construction cost including bridge or structure removal, if any.
3. Any preliminary superstructure design shall be in accordance with the American Association of
State Highway and Transportation Specifications for Highway Bridges dated 1992. Structures
involving curved steel members shall also be investigated using the AASHTO Guide
Specifications for Horizontally Curved Bridges.
4. All Preliminary Layout computations shall be neatly recorded on 8-1/2" by 11" computations
sheets, fully titled, numbered, dated, signed by the designer and checker, and indexed.
Preliminary layout drawings may be pencil or ink on mylar having outside dimensions of 24"
by 36" with a 1-1/2" margin on the left and 112 " margin elsewhere.
5. The Consultant shall prepare Preliminary Layouts for the bridge. The layouts shall be prepared
utilizing the best and most economical superstructure and substructure.
6. The Consultant shall outline on each Preliminary Layout the construction scheme for the
structure. The outline shall address the location of any temporary bents, traffic handling
requirements, deck screeding operations, location of longitudinal and transverse construction
joints in the deck, and any other construction operations which must be accounted for in the
design of the structure.
7. The Consultant shall consider the use of abutments at the ends of the bridges and shall make an
economic analysis as to the cost effectiveness of their use. If economically justified, the
abutments shall be indicated on the preliminary layouts.
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8. The Consultant shall obtain the most economical cross section for the bridge. A typical section
shall be prepared which shall indicate the following information.
A. For Steel I-shapes and Prestressed AASHTO girders:
a) Center to center spacing of girders.
b) Distance from outside edge of slab to center of exterior girder. This distance
(overhang) shall be limited to a maximum of 4' -7-1/2"
c) Deck thickness between girders and thickness at centerline of girder from top
surface of deck to top of top flange.
d) Thickness of top and bottom flange and depth of web for steel girders and the
type of prestressed girder used for determining vertical clearances.
e) Distance from gutterline to gutterline and from outside edge of slab to outside
edge of slab.
f) The slope of the deck and the location of any longitudinal construction points.
B. For Steel and Concrete boxes:
a) Box spacing as measured along the bottom of the deck.
b) Width of the bottom of the box.
c) Depth of section used for computing the vertical clearance. Thickness of the
deck between webs and the top and bottom flanges of steel boxes shall be
indicated as well as the thickness of deck at the center of the steel box web.
d) Distance from gutterline to gutterline and from outside edge of slab to outside
edge of slab.
e) The slope ofthe deck and the location of any longitudinal construction points.
f) The overhang dimension shall be shown. (The maximum overhang shall be
limited to a maximum of 4"-7-112" for steel boxes and 9' -6" for concrete boxes.)
g) The proposed location of longitudinal prestressing ducts shall be indicated.
9. Steel boxes shall be proportioned following the AASHTO Guide Specifications for
Horizontally Curved Highway Bridges. For the bridges where the use of two steel boxes may
be proposed, the section will be considered fracture critical and this requirement shall be taken
into account when determining the economics of the section.
10. In addition to the requirements above, the preliminary layouts shall indicate the following:
A. A plan view of the proposed structure, indicating beginning and end bridge stations,
skew angles, joint locations, station and skew of roadways/railways crossing under the
structure, width of roadways beneath the structure, taper control station, offset and rate,
location of point of minimum vertical clearance, and location and magnitude of the
horizontal clearances from edge of travelway beneath the structure to the face of
intermediate bents and abutments.
B. An elevation view of the proposed structure indicating the span length, location of fixed
and expansion joints, profile of roadways/railways beneath structures, vertical clearance
from bottom of structure to roadway/rail beneath, proposed bent locations, and existing
ground profile.
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C. All horizontal and vertical curve data for the bridge and the roadway/rail beneath the
bridge. _ _ __n_
D. The location and elevation of the nearest bench mark.
E. A brief description of the proposed structure indicating span lengths, curved units, type
of end bents, and number of intermediate bents.
F. Any drawings and/or narrative description of the construction scheme to indicate how
the bridge is to be built, including traffic handling sketches.
11. The minimum vertical clearance from bottom of superstructure to roadway beneath shall be
17' -6" for concrete boxes and 16'-6" for other types of construction. Minimum vertical
clearance from bottom of structure to railroad beneath shall be 23'-0". All horizontal and
vertical clearances and beginning and end bridge stations shall be mathematically computed
and checked.
11. The Consultant shall prepare a construction cost estimate.
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ADDITIONAL DESIGN CRITERIA FOR BRIDGES
A. MISCELLANEOUS
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1. Column ties shall be arranged in such a manner as to accommodate at least a 6 inch
tremie so that proper concrete placement will be facilitated.
2. Do not detail construction joints in columns less than 30 feet in height. Construction
joints in abutments shall be clearly indicated.
3. When protective platforms are required for construction over roadways open to traffic,
place the following note on the bridge plans:
"Protective platforms will be required at this site. See Supplemental Specifications. The
Contractor shall maintained a minimum vertical clearance of feet.
4. All construction plans and documents designed, detailed, and furnished by consulting
firms for City use shall bear a valid Professional Engineer stamp. All plans submitted
to the City for review shall have been checked by the Consultant prior to submission.
5. Every reasonable effort should be made by the designer to arrive at the most economical
structure. The Consultant shall also consider construction problems and difficulties.
The Consultant shall meet and discuss economic considerations and construction
staging and requirements with the City prior to final design.
6. The minimum vertical clearance over the roadway shall be 16'-6" and over the railroad
shall be 23' -0".
7. The maximum batter piling shall be 4 horizontally on 12 vertically.
8. Construction plans prepared by the Consultant shall contain all dimensions, notes, and
details necessary for a contractor to prepare a bid and construct the structure.
Construction plans for the bridge shall contain the following minimum sheets:
a. Plan and Elevation sheets
b. Deck plans
c. Deck cross-section and detail sheets
d. Bearing assembly sheets
e. Beam or box elevation and section sheets
f. Miscellaneous beam sheets
g. End bent sheets
h. Intermediate bent sheets
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1. Bar bending detail sheets
J. Shoring and stage construction sheets and Construction sequencing sheet, if
required
Additional sheets may be necessary to show the details required for construction and
shall be provided by the Consultant at no additional cost when deemed necessary by the
City.
The deck cross-section sheets shall contain one full width section across the structure which
shall indicate, at least, all the horizontal dimensions necessary to construct the bridge. If the
structure is to be stage constructed of if an existing bridge is involved with the new structure,
there shall be sufficient deck cross-sections prepared to indicate the staging, location of the
existing structure, and location of any temporary barriers on the structure. Deck cross-sections
shall be any temporary barriers on the structure. Deck cross-sections shall be prepared
indicating the deck, barrier, sidewalk and parapet reinforcing for as many locations as are
necessary to show all the deck reinforcing. Deck cross-sections shall also be drawn indicating
edge beams, backwalls, diaphragms or cross-frames, end frames, and end walls. Cross-sections
shall be cut radially across the structure.
The Consultant shall provide any details necessary for the deck drainage system and for any
expansion joints needed. The Consultant shall meet with the City and discuss how the deck
drainage system will be detailed prior to the beginning of detailing. Every effort shall be made
to hide the drainage pipes from view.
The deck plan shall contain all longitudinal and transverse dimensions necessary to construct
the bridge as well as indicate reinforcing bar numbers and sizes, edge beam width, expansion
joint widths, backwall or end wall locations, location of construction and expansion joints, and
any other items that are necessary to construct the structure.
All details shown in the plans shall be clear. The Consultant shall meet with the City and
discuss how the plans will be prepared prior to beginning drafting on the project. The City will
have the final say as to how a project is to be drawn and will have the right to require additional
drawings at no increase in contract cost.
9. The maximum design strength of any cast-in-place concrete shall be 4500 psi.
10. All highway bridges shall have decks grooved in accordance with Section 500 of the
Standard Specifications.
11. For highway bridges, edge beams are to be designed and detailed using a depth below the beam
flange of at least 18 inches. Slab transverse and longitudinal reinforcing steel is to be brought
to the edge of the slab and the top mat of edge beam bars shall be below the bottom of the top
mat of deck reinforcing steel. Do not use truss-shaped bars in the edge beam. Extend stirrups
from edge beam into slab
12. For highway bridges, bridge deck protective surface treatment as per section
500.13C of the Standard Specifications will be required. Top of deck reinforcing steel
in all highway bridge decks shall have 2-3/4" of cover.
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13. All bridge deck slabs, except for single or two cell concrete boxes, shall be designed
using the Georgia Department of Transportation computer slab design tables. Single or
two cell concrete boxes shall be designed considering influence surfaces and treating
the box as an elastic frame.
14. The handling of traffic and sequencing of construction must be submitted to the City for
approval. The Consultant shall consider the traffic conditions when developing the
construction plans and shall indicate by sketches on the plans and by notes the step by
step procedure for constructing the structures. This shall include both the detour
elements and the permanent bridge. Some of the items to be considered and which shall
be addressed are as follows:
a. Location of any temporary bents and location and size of openings through any
falsework that may be required.
b. Method for removing existing structure.
c. Method for erecting new beams while maintaining traffic.
15. The Consultant shall provide for the installation of utilities, overhead signs and roadway
lighting on the bridges. The installation of the items shall be considered in staging the
construction of the bridges.
16. Provide for a future paving allowance of 30 pounds per square foot.
B. STEEL GIRDERS
1. All steel utilized in steel girders shall be ASTM Designation A36, A572, or A588 with
Augusta Richmond County Public Works &Engineering approval.
2. Main load carrying members subject to tension shall be indicated on the plans and shall
meet the Charpy V-Notch test requirements found in the Standard Specifications.
3. When designing for fatigue, all welds shall be Category C or better as defined by the
AASHTO Specifications.
4. The Electro-slag welding process is not allowed for construction of bridges in Georgia.
The Consultant shall not design this welding process in any structure.
5. For girder webs six feet or greater in depth, safety handrailing must be provided Details
of the handrailing must be included on the plans.
6. Web stiffeners shall be provided no closer than six inches from web splices. Web
stiffeners must be provided for all field web splices.
7. Gussett plates attaching lateral bracing to the webs of girders shall be bolted to the
girder web. Also a positive support system for the crossing of lateral bracing diagonals
shall be provided to limit deflection of the brace system.
c. STAY IN PLACE FORMS
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1. Provide the following non-composite dead loads to account for metal stay-in-place
forms:
a. Main deck reinforcing normal to centerline of bridge - 9.25 pounds/square foot
b. Main deck reinforcing skewed to centerline of bridge - 16 pounds/square foot
Do not show on plans any reference for additional weight due to stay in place forms.
2. The use of intermediate supports between beams for metal stay in place forms is
allowed for concrete box girder bridges. The shop drawings are to be specifically
checked to verify that the gage of metal proposed is adequate to keep deflections within
acceptable limits.
3. When designing composite prestressed concrete beam bridges with precast deck panels,
neglect one inch of the top slab thickness for all strength calculations. The one inch
thickness shall be included in the dead load calculations.
4. During review of shop detail drawing for prestressed concrete deck panels, the
Consultant shall ask the supplier to send sepia sheets of the panel location plans and
details of all revised bar reinforcement at the time the supplier sends the final sets of
drawings to the County for distribution. The County shall revise the bridge plans to
include the spias and make proper distribution to all holders of that a record will be
made of the change in slab design and construction.
5. The Consultant shall investigate the designed deck thickness to determine if prestressed
concrete deck panels will work without adding thickness to the slab. If additional slab
thickness is required, the Consultant shall make a check of the beams to determine if the
extra dead load (excluding the dead load provided for the metal forms) will cause any
overstress. If the extra dead load adversely affects the beams, a note shall be place on
the Plan and Elevation sheet prohibiting the use of prestressed concrete deck panels for
the span or entire structure.
6. Prestressed concrete deck panels will not be allowed for use with the post-tensioned box
structures and for structures utilizing structural steel as the superstructure supporting
element.
D. PRESTRESSED CONCRETE BEAMS
I. Use AASHTO type beams
2. When specifying neoprene bearing pads, make every effort to use standard size pads.
Whenever possible, use dowels to hold pads in place rather than expensive bearing
assemblies using sole and bearing plates.
3. Anchorage beds are set for horizontal and vertical strand patterns of two inches center
to center. Detail all straight and draped strands on two inch spacings as per AASHTO
type beam standards.
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4. Detail all blockouts for diaphragm bar nuts and washers as circular using 5-inch
diameter blockout and 4-inch diameter washer. Make sure to locate diaphragm bars to
avoid interference with draped strands.
5. All plans should show a minimum design release strength.
6. Beam on skewed bridges should have only the top flange skewed.
7. Place the following note on plans:
"Shop Drawings shall show the details of lifting devices embedded in beam ends."
Check shop drawings to verify that lifting devices extend to near the bottoms of beams
so that the weight of the beam will not cause tension stresses at the junction of the web
and top flange.
8. To prevent cracking at beam ends, provide the minimum amount of reinforcing at beam
ends as required by AASHTO in Article 1.6.15.
9. Detail beam lengths to 1/16" increments and state on plans that lengths are horizontal
dimensions for in place beams and that fabricator shall adjust lengths for grade and
fabrication effects such as shrinkage and elastic shortening.
10. Make sure deck coping accounts for deflections due to the effects of creep and loss of
prestress.
11. Place the following note on the plans:
"The contractor shall submit shop drawing on standard plan size 23" x 36" inch sheets showing
complete details of beams including the following:
a. Non-stressed reinforcement,
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The method of retaining depressed strands in place.
c.
Calculations for determination of the strand elongation required to produce the
specified pretensioning force, and detensioning schedule, and
d.
Calculations for the determination of casting length.
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PRELIMINARY LAYOUT CRITERIA FOR RETAINING WALLS
The Consultant shall prepare preliminary layouts for all retaining walls used on the Project. The
layouts shall contain a plan and elevatipn view and indicate the following information:
A. Beginning and ending wall stations and offsets. The station and offset shall also be given at
every break point along the horizontal alignment of the wall.
B. Elevations on top of wall (parapet or traffic barrier) at the beginning and ending of wall and at
profile break points.
C. The existing and proposed ground elevation shall be shown at the bottom and top of the wall as
well as a footing envelope which shall indicate the highest elevation the footing for an earth
wall can be located.
D. Limits of right-of-way shall be indicated by station and offset.
E. Horizontal and vertical alignment data, including superelevation data.
F. Location and size of any utilities, drainage pipes, noise barriers, light standards, and overhead
signs shall be indicated on a cross-sectional view of the wall as well as the plan view.
G. A narrative of any construction staging which may be required to erect the wall.
The Consultant shall meet regularly with the City to discuss the proposed wall structures. Conceptual
sketches indicating the proposed structures shall be presented and discussed before the preliminary
layout is prepared.
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RETAINING WALL CONSTRUCTION PLAN AND DESIGN CRITERIA
1. The Consultant shall prepare construction plans for the walls. The plans shall contain a Plan
and Elevation of the wall indicating the following:
A. Beginning and ending wall stations.
B. Elevations on top of wall (parapet or traffic barrier) at the beginning and ending of wall
and at profile break points.
C. Original ground profile.
D. Proposed ground profile.
E. Limits of right-of-way.
F. Horizontal and vertical alignment data.
G. Superelevation data.
H. Horizontal offsets to face of wall.
1. Location and height of noise walls which may be required near walls (the City will
furnish this information to the Consultant).
J. Location and type of overhead signs which may be required near walls (the City will
furnish this information to the Consultant).
K. Location and size of any drainage structures which may affect the wall.
L. Location of roadway lighting which may be near the walls.
M. A narrative of any construction staging which may be required to erect the wall.
N. For "earth-type" walls, the length of mesh shall be indicated.
O. The elevation of the top of the leveling pad shall be indicated. The minimum cover
over the top of the leveling pad shall be 2 feet or that required to give a 10-foot
minimum berm as measured from the edge of the leveling pad to the edge of the earth
slope in front of the wall. Every effort shall be made by the Consultant to provide the
most economical wall.
The elevation view shall be drawn to a scale of 1: 10.
2. The plans shall contain a Table of Quantities for each wall. The Table of Quantities shall
list all of the pay items and their quantities that are necessary to bid and construct the wall.
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3. All panels used in the construction of a wall shall be designated on the elevation view for the
wall. Details_of the panels shall be included which shall jndicate all dimensions necessary to
fabricate the panels.
4. The Consultant shall review the plans prepared by the wall companies to verify that the
information required in Item 1 above is on their plans. The Consultant shall also prepare the
Summary of Quantities sheet for the retaining walls.
5. The Consultant shall review the soil investigation report furnished by the City for possible
unstable wall conditions. The Consultant shall discuss any questionable sites with the City
prior to final design and detailing of the wall. The City will make a slope stability analysis of
the questioned wall and will direct the Consultant as to how to proceed with the design.
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BID & CONSTRUCTION ASSISTANCE
When the City authorizes the construction of the project or projects, the Consultant, in conformance
with the construction contract documents, shall:
1. Attend pre-bid conference and/or answer questions that the bidders may have regarding
the contract documents, plans, and technical specifications. Assist the City in
assembling and issuing minutes of the pre-bid conference.
2. Review comments of prospective bidders during the bid period and issue addenda, if
necessary.
3. When requested, attend bid openings and assist the City In evaluating bids and
recommend bidder(s) for contract award.
4. Attend with representatives from the City a pre-construction conference to start
coordination with and give initial instructions to Contractor.
5. Consult with and advise the City as to the acceptability of substitute materials and
equipment proposed by the Contractor when substitution is permitted by the contract
documents.
6. Review shop drawings, samples, and other submittals of the Contractor only for
general conformance to the design concept of the project and for compliance with the
information given in the contract documents. Assist the City in rectifying any design
errors and omissions. This may include the necessary redesign at no extra cost to the
City.
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CONSULTANT PROVIDED DIGITAL MAPPING
Mapping will be prepared utilizing standard stereo photogrammetric compilation methods. Features to
be shown will include all those features visible on the photography which are generally shown on maps
meeting national standards as outlined in the "Reference Guide Outline" published by the U.S.
Department of Transportation.
Proiect Area Definition
The project consists of one-foot contour along the project limits.
Proiect Limits
1. Compilation to 250' each side of centerline (includes local side streets).
2. At minor and major collector side streets - compilation to 500' each side of main line and 150'
each side of side road centerlines.
3. At arterial side road intersections - compilation to 800' each side of main line and 150' each
side of side road centerlines.
Photography
New aerial photography will be obtained by the Consultant at a negative scale of 1" = 333 and will be
suitable for the digital mapping phase of this contract.
Photogrammetric Control Surveys
1. Permanent reference monuments will be established in the field in close proximity to the
project corridors. Monuments will be placed in intervisible pairs at approximate 1 mile
intervals. The location of the monuments will be mutually agreed upon by the City and the
Consultant.
2. Horizontal and vertical control values will be assigned to each permanent monument and will
be set-up points in the control network. All monuments will be a set-up point on control
traverses.
3. The horizontal control will be established in conjunction with the Georgia State Plane
Coordinate Grid Network, NAD83.
4. The vertical control will be based upon National Geodetic Survey - Mean Sea Level Datum
1929.
5. The monuments set will have an accuracy of 1 :20,000 horizontal and vertical accuracy of 0.04'
x square root number of miles.
6. The photogrammetric control will be established to facilitate full-model control of the stereo
models via an analytical aerotriangulation procedure. Residuals or past points will be provided
to the City.
7. An analytical control solution will be performed for each project upon completion and data
reduction of the field survey operations.
8. Computation for all Global Positioning Points used will be provided to the APW &E and
include a control diagram and error ellipses in a graphical format.
9. All horizontal angels will be measured by a theodolite or total station that reads to the nearest
second.
10. All horizontal angles will be measured two positions face I and II or an equivalent procedure.
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II. All vertical angles will be read face I and n.
12. All distances will be read ahead and back.
13. All instruments used in establishing control monuments shall be approved by APW &E and
certified by a baseline traceable to the N.B.S. prior to beginning any work.
14. Vertical and horizontal control needed to control the photographs and not related to the project
control monuments should conform to third order accuracy's. Theodolites or total stations that
read to the nearest 6 seconds will be acceptable for this work.
15. A copy of the field survey data notes and reductions will be provided to the APW&E office. A
hard copy graphic plot of the field control survey points will be provided for project area. A
card showing location sketches of monuments will be provided.
16. A list of monuments in numerical order will be provided. (Card sample attached.)
17. All monuments will meet attached specifications and be stamped as shown.
Photogrammetric Digital File Development
1. Develop a digital terrain model such that generation of one- foot contour accuracy is provided.
2. The digital files will be used to graphically display and plot the topographic files at 1"=50'
scale containing two-foot contours.
3. A listing of planimetric detail to be collected from the aerial negatives will be mutually agreed
upon by the City and Consultant before the start of any work.
4. One-foot contours would be a reference level of these files.
5. Within any areas of the stereomodel where full planimetry or topography cannot be reliably
developed due to obscured images, the planimetric and topographic detail will be displayed as
dashed-line images. The obscured area will be surrounded by a unique line symbol, and the
text "Obscured Area - verify by field survey prior to use for engineering design," will be
superimposed over the area.
6. A complete set of interim edited paper check plots at final map scale will be provided to
APW &E for review and comment.
7. One set of 3 mil reproducible mylar map sheets will be prepared for each project area. The
overall size of each sheet will be 24" x 36". An information mask and title block will be
designed to the approval of APW &E. The finished map sheets will represent the planimetry at
1 "=50' scale and will display two-foot contours. The map sheets would be tied to one another
via a conventional match line technique.
8. All permanent field control monuments will be displayed upon the final map product/files via a
unique symbol.
A set of reproducible mylar film photographic enlargements will be prepared to represent each project
area based upon the following criteria:
1. Each sequentially numbered negative will be used to prepare an enlargement image.
2. Each positive photographic image will represent a 4.2" x 5.7" image area of each negative.
3. Each enlargement will be printed upon 30" x 40" film stock.
4. Each enlargement image will be scaled in one dimension to measurements extracted from quad
sheets.
5. The scale of each enlargement will be approximately 1"=50'.
6. The enlargements will be processed onto 4 mil matte surface mylar material.
7. Each enlargement would contain a small title block in the lower right hand corner. The title
block would include the Augusta, Georgia Public Works & Engineering Department project
number, the individual project street name, the number of the enlargement according to the
project sequence and the negative exposure number.
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8. An easy to follow index agreeable to the City shall be included and delivered.
The deliverables will consist of the following:
1. Sterodigitized computer files, 3D format for maps with 1 foot elevation contours and
planimetric data and control data in separate layers and final mylar map sheets at a 50 foot
scale.
2. Control for mapping (including field books and calculations.)
3. One set ofreproductible mylar film positive photographic enlargements (30" x 40").
4. The mapping consultant will provide written monthly status reports to PW &E.
5. Two sets of contract prints for the project.
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EXHIBIT A
Proposal to
City of Augusta, GA
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Downtown A & B Signal and Streetlight Upgrade
Project
June 3, 2003
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Downtown A & B Signal and Streetlight Upgrade Project
Exhibit A, Page 2 of 13
URS in association with HOK, will provide urban design and landscape architecture
services for streetscape, Traffic Signal and Street Light improvements for the following
streets in downtown Augusta:
. Broad Street between Fifth and Thirteenth Streets
. All cross streets from Fifth Street to Thirteenth Street including McCartan Street
and Monument Street, between the rights-of-way of Telfair and Reynolds Streets.
A preliminary review indicates this is approximately 22,000 LF (4.2 Miles) of streetscape
corridor in total. All work will be within the existing rights-of-way for the above streets.
The project will be managed by URS. Specific tasks will be performed by URS and sub-
consultants as identified below:
Civil Engineering and Project Management - URS
Softscape & Hardscape - HOK
Surveying and Mapping - Toole Engineers
Aerial Photography - Photo Science
Electrical Design - Electrical Design Consultants
The Basic Services include the conceptual design and preparation of construction
documents for landscaping, civic art, intersection improvements, traffic signal upgrades,
curbs, sidewalks, streetscape amenities such as lighting, furnishings, bollards etc. The
construction documents will consist of plans and specifications suitable for the bidding
and construction of the improvements.
The work will be based on the approved Master Plan Concept developed as described in
the above scope of work. The design work will be divided into three phases:
. Phase 1- Concept Design
. Phase 2- Preliminary Design
Phase 3- Final Design
This work does not include bid assistance or construction administration services.
These services can be negotiated as an additional service.
The "Work Plan" below describes the tasks, activities, and deliverables in each phase.
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Downtown A & 8 Signal and Streetlight Upgrade Project
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PHASE I - Concept Design
Project ApproachlScope of Services: Overview
1. Kickoff MeetinQ
The project will begin with a kickoff meeting that will present a forum for confirmation of
the scope of work, project schedules, and goals. URS also proposes to undertake an
initial collaborative site visit involving the Department of Public Works, and the Augusta-
Richmond County Planning Commission. As part of the kickoff meeting we will also
collaboratively identify the various individuals and groups targeted for input to the Master
Streetscape Plan, as well as the schedule/method to secure their input. Potential
stakeholders may include the Public Works and Engineering Department, the Georgia
Department of Transportation, Augusta Tomorrow, the Downtown Development
Authority, Main Street Augusta, the Augusta-Richmond County Planning Commission,
major downtown property owners, politicians, and others identified during the kickoff
meeting. During the kickoff meeting we will also review the Phase One deliverables and
products.
Our preliminary understanding of the project scope of work includes the following
streets:
1. Broad Street between Fifth Street and Thirteenth Street, and all cross streets
from Fifth Street to Thirteenth Street including McCartan Street and Monument
Street, between Telfair and Reynolds Streets. A preliminary review indicates this
is about 22,000 LF of streetscape corridor in total.
2. Inventory and Analvsis
The development of a conceptual plan for the downtown signal and streetlight upgrade,
and streetscape design is a proactive process that begins with data gathering,
documentation and analysis. During this phase, two events occur simultaneously.
1. The initiation of site analysis and background research into pertinent historic,
environmental, previous planning efforts (including the 1995 Augusta Downtown
Master Plan, and the Augusta 2000 Downtown City Center Master Plan Update),
existing GIS mapping and aerial photography
2. Visioning sessions with the client representatives and advisory committee
The development of a clear vision for the project and for downtown is essential to
establish the foundation from which the design will be built. Once the inventory of
existing data is completed the analysis is begun. It will address such issues as: existing
land use, future land use, vehicular and pedestrian circulation, parking, infrastructure,
urban context, architectural context, corridor delineation, gateway identification and
historic implications. The subjective analysis of this material must be developed in direct
correlation to the vision and objectives adopted by the advisory committee.
3. Concept Development Alternatives and Master Plan Documentation
With this information in hand, initial concepts are developed and evaluated against the
vision and goals. From these evaluations, one single concept or components of several
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concepts may be determined to be the most appropriate solution to fulfill the streetscape
vision. At this point in the proGess a public meeting is held that recaps the analytical and
design effort and solicits citizen input. As a result, the final concept (master streetscape
plan) is developed with budget estimates and evaluated for phasing and funding. These
are presented at a final public meeting. This process is typically documented in a report
and submitted to Augusta-Richmond County for adoption and implementation.
The following detailed Project Scope outlines a nine (9) week schedule developed
specifically for the Augusta Downtown Streetscape Master Plan effort.
Task 1- Kickoff (1 week)
1.1 Project orientation with project team (Meeting No.1: Client, consultants)
- Review roles, scope, schedule, deliverables and lines of communication
- Define the City's and stakeholder's goals and objectives; define preliminary
budgeting/funding available for project area
1.2 Assemble/Review previous studies and reports, analyze and elaborate on previous
studies pertinent to the study area
1.3 Review the City's GIS mapping and aerial photography (obtained prior to the kick-
off meeting):
. Road centerlines, curb lines, building outlines, topographic, Rights-of-way, etc.
1.4 Obtain existing traffic and other pertinent data from the City
Obtain all existing relevant transportation systems vehicular traffic volume
counts, on-street parking, on-street loading activities, traffic signal timing,
intersection plans, street right-of-way, cross-sections, existing signs and other
project-related data from the City. Review previously prepared studies and
documents.
Task II - Inventory and Analysis (3 weeks)
2.0 Conduct inventory of existing conditions (Meeting No.2: Consultants 3 days on
site)
. Using current GIS mapping and aerial photography, identify/photograph specific
conditions of the study area streets.
2.1 Prepare base drawings including plans and street typical sections
2.2 Prepare and meet with stakeholders: community and business leaders, property
owners, and merchants.
Organize, coordinate, and conduct a meeting to understand stakeholders' goals
and objectives; and outline opportunities for input. Provide and distribute
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meeting minutes and summarize input with analysis to be incorporated into Draft
report.
2.3 Conduct Site tour with Advisory Committee (Meeting No.3: Consultants,
Stakeholders)
. Identify and discuss specific areas of concerns
2.4 Review comparable projects
- Analyze and benchmark against known conditions and discuss specific areas of
concerns
2.5 Site Analysis: Summarize opportunities and constraints Identify conditions,
amenities, street widths, underutilized areas, potential redevelopment, etc.
. Review existing storm drainage system with City staff and analyze the impact (if
any) on the project
2.6 Transportation System Analysis
Determine and review existing roadway and sidewalk capacity on Broad Street
and identify adequacies and/or deficiencies based upon the potential street
modifications.
Develop a Synchro traffic model of Broad Street (9 intersections) that represents
the existing conditions during the AM, Mid-day, and PM peak hours.
Review vehicular and pedestrian crash data; determine problem areas and
evaluate potential solutions
Review existing way-finding destinations and signage
Review on-street parking needs (if any), on-street goods and services delivery
vehicle parking needs, and on-street bus parking and passenger waiting needs
Review the Augusta Regional ITS Master Plan and identify traffic control and
streetlight infrastructure needs
Task 11I- Concept Development- (3 weeks)
3.1 Develop overall area Streetscape design plan
Identify sub-areas, key intersections, destinations, gateways, nodes, transit
stops, utilities, drainage, way-finding, and special conditions.
3.2 Develop alternative Streetscape design concepts
. Develop Intersections and major entrance concepts
3.3 URS/HOK proposes to have a workshop over a three-day period located at a site
in Augusta to be determined. (Meeting No.4: Client, Consultants,
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Stakeholders) This session will encompass the development of the inventory and
analysis phase and the conceptual development phase
The Advisory Committee will be encouraged to participate in the workshop on an
informal basis and there will be scheduled milestone presentations
The final conceptual design alternatives will be presented at the conclusion of the
workshop and Advisory Committee and public input will be evaluated for
incorporation into the final streetscape master plan goals and objectives
Develop and review preferred alternative and preliminary streetscape designs
3.4 Develop preferred alternative Streetscape design concept
Refined conceptual design developed for each project street
Identify opportunities and develop concepts relative to right-of-way acquisitions
or construction and maintenance easements (if required)
Develop conceptual cost analysis; compare against preliminary budget obtained
during Task I
3.5 Traffic recommendations
Based upon review of existing data, identify transportation system modifications
which will be required to accommodate vehicular, pedestrian, and bus operation
needs (if applicable)
Identify on-street vehicular parking facility modifications, including impacts to
existing driveway access
Identify on-street goods and services delivery modification
Document recommendations and prepare materials for the final presentation
Determine traffic lane, sidewalk width, bus waiting area, and on-street passenger
vehicle and goods and services delivery vehicle parking requirements for
incorporation into preliminary designs
3.6 Review preliminary conceptual designs with Augusta
. Obtain preliminary approval from public works, traffic, development, etc. of
design direction
3.7 Preparation and meeting with community/business leaders, property owners, and
merchants (Meeting No.5: Public meeting)
Organize, coordinate, and conduct meetings to present the preliminary
conceptual design
Outline opportunities for input
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Downtown A & B Signal and Streetlight Upgrade Project
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Provide and distribute meeting minutes and summarize input with analyses to be
incorporated into the Draft report
Task IV:
Prepare Final Streetscape Master Plan Documentation- (3 weeks)
4.1 Develop final streetscape master plan including hardscape design, street
furnishing, public open space/art, traffic and transportation concepts, lighting, signage,
signalization, and landscape planting concepts.
4.2 Develop Project Phasing Plan
4.3 Develop master plan cost of construction based upon preliminary designs for
streetscape, utilities, amenities, etc, for each street
4.4 Prepare draft report including recommendations for but not limited to:
- Streetscape Design Guidelines for:
- Hardscape materials
- Street furnishings
- Street Signage (including way finding, directional and interpretive)
- Mass transit stops
- Street lighting
- Traffic signalization
- Softscape materials
- ADA design standards
- Storm drainage hardware
4.5 Review draft report with Augusta
4.6 Make edits as requested for final report.
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Phase 2 - Preliminary Design (32 weeks)
Upon review and sign-off by the City of Augusta on the approved Master Plan Concept
and associated cost estimate, the required work tasks and associated fees for Phases II
& III will be determined. The team will proceed with the preparation of Preliminary
Design Drawings upon receipt of a Notice to Proceed. It is our assumption that these
drawings will be approximately 50% Construction Documents. Tasks during this phase
will include:
2.1 Creation of Base Sheets (from the specified survey) for the entire project.
2.2 Transfer concept design to construction base sheets
2.3 Prepare construction documents to 30% based upon City review and approval
2.4 Client Review Process - we are assuming (1) field plan review will be conducted
during this phase. This review will occur at 30% construction documents.
2.5 In conjunction with the city, the URS Team will establish a preliminary construction
phasing plan.
2.6 Develop a strategy for property owner and merchant interface during construction
2.7 One (1) Meeting (at 15% construction documents) will be held with the project
team to review and validate the conceptual plan.
2.8 The preliminary cost estimate developed in the master plan will be updated at the
90% completion of this phase.
2.9 Preliminary Design Documents will include but not be limited to:
. Existing Conditions
. Construction Notes
Demolition Drawings
. Construction Plans
Traffic Control and Pedestrian Access Plans
. Curb Layout, staking, paving, grading and drainage Plans
. Street Furnishing Plans
. Landscape Plans
Construction Details
. Irrigation Plans
Street Lighting Plans
. Traffic Signal Upgrade Plans
2.10 Outline specifications
Phase 3 - Final Design (28 weeks)
3.1 Based on approval of the Preliminary Design Package by the City and their review
agencies, the team will proceed with development of final documents for each of the
plans I sheets outlined above. These 100% documents will be accompanied by
technical specifications and ready for bidding.
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Downtown A & B Signal and Streetlight Upgrade Project
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3.1.1 Client Review Process - One (1) field plan review will be conducted during this
phase. This review will,occur at 90% construction documents.
3.2 The cost estimate will be modified at the 100% stage of completion and serve as
the Engineer's Estimate.
3.3 Final specifications
SCHEDULE
URS anticipates completing the above outlined work within seventy-two (72) weeks from
Notice to Proceed. This assumes timely responses to information required from the City,
questions, reviews, and public meetings.
COMPENSATION
The basic services and associated fee described in this proposal are based on our
interpretation of the project as discussed including assumptions and exclusions as
outlined in schedules 1 and 2. URS welcomes the opportunity to further refine the scope
and fee as necessary.
The total fee for the services as described in this proposal is:
PHASE I, Concept
PHASE II, Preliminary
PHASE III. Final
Total Design Fees
$117,400
TBD
TBD
$117,400
Upon Review and sign-off by the City of Augusta on the approved Master Plan Concept
and associated Cost Estimate, URS will negotiate with the City to define a detailed
design scope and associated fee that corresponds with the Master Plan prior to
beginning on Phases 2 and 3 of this project. Proposed items in Phases 2 and 3 will
serve as a guideline for the specified work, to be determined in the concept development
phase.
ASSUMPTIONS AND EXCLUSIONS
Expenses associated with the job will be reimbursed to URS, are included in the
lump-sum price not to exceed $11,000, all expenses over this amount will be
reimbursed by the City. These expenses will include (but are not limited to:)
blueprints, CADD plots, laser copies, film development, deliveryl shipping
charges, travel cost and other related project expenses.
. Conceptual graphic design and Way-finding are included.
. Fifteen (15) Master Plan documents will be delivered along with an original set for
the City's future use.
. Existing drainage systems are adequate and will not be upgraded. Inlets will be
relocated as necessary and connected by existing laterals to trunk lines utilizing
the pre-construction pipe size.
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. Design of adjustment or relocation of franchise utilities is not included.
. Design of replacement water and sewer mains is not included. In the event that
these are required, a separate proposal will be provided to the City for this work
effort.
. Permission to enter building basements will be obtained by the City.
. Exposure of underground utilities will be performed by others and is not included
in this scope of work.
. Work beyond construction documentation is not included. URS will be available
as an additional service during the Bidding, Negotiation, and Construction
Phases of the project.
. Geotechnical investigation and design services are not included in the scope of
this work.
. Meetings beyond those outlined in the attached Work Plan are not included and
will be billed as an extra service.
. Partial Design includes only the at-grade replacement of sidewalk and curb
materials, tree placement and the design of street lighting.
. Street Lighting Design is included for project areas in which Sternberg Lighting is
not present, and existing Sternberg lighting will remain in place.
. Survey excludes inverts and other underground points. Aerial photography and
mapping will be used in areas identified as partial streetscape areas in lieu of
actual survey
. Engineering the removal or modification of sunken parking bays is not included
Boundary Surveys are not included
. The City will supply URS with GIS mapping and the associated aerial photography
indicating property lines, building footprints, contours, spot elevations, curbs,
utilities, and other pertinent information deemed necessary for URS to prepare
Master Plan documents.
The City will provide URS all the required planning documents available that are
deemed necessary for the project.
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