APPENDIX A • SCOPE OF SERVICES

TABLE OF CONTENTS

APPENDIX A • ARTICLE AI • INTRODUCTION	1

A.	PROJECT Description	1

B.	Location	1

C.	Coordination	1

D.	Phases	1

E.	Standards	2

F.	Key Personnel	3

ARTICLE AII • Project Administration	4

A.	Project Management	4

B.	Budgeting	4

C.	Cost Accounting	4

D.	Scheduling	4

E.	Progress Reporting	5

F.	Contract Administration	5

G.	Contract Deliverables	5

ARTICLE AIII • PLANNING AND PROJECT DEVELOPMENT	5

A.	Research and Data Gathering	5

B.	Project Development Team	5

C.	Permits	5

D.	Design Surveys	6

E.	Design Drainage Report	6

F.	Water Quality Management Plan (WQMP)	6

G.	Preliminary Geotechnical Report	6

H.	Planning Studies	6

I.	Environmental Determination and Environmental Issues	7

J.	Technical Report	7

K.	Geometric Approval Drawings	8

L.	Geotechnical Design Reports	8

M.	Right-of-way Maps	9

N.	Agreements	9

O.	Utility Coordination	9

P.	Miscellaneous Design Support	12

ARTICLE AIV • STRUCTURES	12

A.	Structure Type Selection and Bridge General Plans	12

B.	Geotechnical Coordination and Foundation Report	13

C.	Structural Design and Calculations	14

D.	Independent Check Review and Quality Control	14

E.	Structure Specifications & Estimates	15

F.	Initial Structure PS&E (65% unchecked plans)	15

G.	Intermediate Structure PS&E (90% Checked Plans)	15

H.	Draft Final Structure PS&E (95%)	15

I.	Final Structure PS&E	15

ARTICLE AV • ROADWAY	16

A.	Basic Roadway Plans	16

B.	Calculations	16

C.	Drainage Plans	16

D.	Traffic Plans	17

E.	Miscellaneous Plans	17

F.	Intermediate Reviews	17

G.	Specifications and Estimate	17

H.	Quality Control	17

I.	Draft PS&E (95% Complete)	18

J.	Final PS&E (100% Complete)	18

ARTICLE AVI • CONSTRUCTION BIDDING PHASE	18

ARTICLE AVII • CONSTRUCTION SUPPORT PHASE	18

ARTICLE AVIII • COMPUTER FACILITIES	19

ARTICLE AIX • VALUE ENGINEERING	19

ARTICLE AX • QUALITY CONTROL PLAN	20

APPENDIX A • ARTICLE AI • INTRODUCTION

A.	PROJECT Description

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B.	Location

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C.	Coordination

ENGINEER shall coordinate with other involved agencies for compatible design and phasing of construction with existing conditions. Coordination may include, but will not necessarily be limited to the following:

Federal Highway Administration (FHWA)

Caltrans

Riverside County Departments

City of Riverside

Utility Companies

Regulatory Agencies including:

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE)	U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS)

California Department of Fish and Game (CDFG)	Regional Water Quality Control Board (RWQCB)

Riverside County Flood Control & Water Conservation District (RCFC & WCD)

CALTRANS may exercise review and approval function through the COUNTY PROJECT MANAGER at key points in the development process. All contacts with CALTRANS will be directed through COUNTY. Milestone PROJECT design reviews will be performed for the specific products and deliverables listed herein. The COUNTY PROJECT MANAGER will conduct these reviews, in addition to the monthly project status reports and meetings. All meetings with other outside agencies will be scheduled by ENGINEER with approval of COUNTY.

D.	Phases

The services performed by ENGINEER will be accomplished in 4 Phases:

Phase I – Preliminary Engineering / Environmental Clearance / Technical Report

Phase II – Plans, Specifications and Estimates (PS&E)

Phase III – Construction Bidding and Award Support

Phase IV - Design Support during Construction

Phases I will proceed upon written notice to proceed. The remaining phases will not proceed until authorized in writing by County.

E.	Standards

The preliminary plans / technical report, environmental document, final plans, specifications and estimate (PS&E) shall be prepared in accordance with current CALTRANS regulations, policies, procedures, manuals and standards including compliance with Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) requirements and/or COUNTY Road Standards as appropriate. The technical report prepared to support of the environmental document will follow the format for Caltrans Project Study Reports. Improvements of local roads may be prepared in accordance with COUNTY standards in lieu of CALTRANS standards as directed by the COUNTY PROJECT MANAGER. ENGINEER will prepare fact sheets for County approval, documenting the exceptions to mandatory and advisory design standards. All documents shall be prepared using English Standard Units and dimensions.

1.	Environmental

The procedures to be followed and the content of the environmental surveys, environmental technical reports and environmental documents are set forth in CALTRANS Project Development Procedures Manual (PDPM), CALTRANS Environmental Handbook, CALTRANS Transportation Laboratory technical manuals for environmental studies, FHWA’s Technical Advisory T6640.8A and on CALTRANS Standard Environmental Reference (SER) at the CALTRANS website.

Federal and State requirements for environmental analysis and impact assessment, as set forth in the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and other applicable Federal and State regulations, must be satisfied.

2.	Preliminary Survey/Aerial Topographical Mapping

All preliminary Surveys and aerial mapping shall be performed by COUNTY.

3.	Design

Roadway design shall be in accordance with the current CALTRANS Highway Design Manual and its revisions and/or COUNTY Road Standards as appropriate. Traffic design shall be in accordance with the Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) and the California Supplement. Basic PS&E design shall be in accordance with the approved Technical Report and final Environmental Document including any supplements and/or updates.

4.	PS&E

Plans and specifications shall be prepared in conformance with COUNTY requirements. As part of the work involved in the preparation of the PS&E, the ENGINEER shall prepare and furnish to COUNTY special provisions for items of work included in the plans which are not covered in the Standard Specifications or CALTRANS-approved SSPs.

Bridge plans shall be prepared in accordance with the current editions of the bridge design specifications, manuals, aids, and guidelines of California Department of Transportation, Division of Structures. CALTRANS title blocks shall be used in preparation of bridge plan sheets.

Roadway plans shall be prepared electronically in conformance with the CALTRANS Plan Preparation Manual and the CALTRANS CADD Users Manual of Instructions. Roadway plans shall be prepared with MicroStation Version V8i. All Roadway plans shall be on single sheet files. Graphic files shall be two-dimensional and shall conform to the CALTRANS data format as defined in CALTRANS CADD Users Manual of Instructions. One set of roadway plans on vellum and one electronic version on compact disc shall be provided with the final PS&E submittal.

Special Provisions shall be prepared using Microsoft Word conforming to CALTRANS format and content. ENGINEER shall coordinate with COUNTY staff regarding procedures for specification and special provision preparation prior to commencing preparation of specifications. COUNTY Project Manager and the staff will provide the boiler plate special provisions to be reviewed and included with technical special provisions by ENGINEER. County Project Manager will also provide the format to be used for Engineer’s Estimate. This format shall be strictly adhered.

5.	Geotechnical Design Report

The Geotechnical Design Report shall be prepared in conformance with the current edition of the State Manual of Test, California Test Method 130.

6.	Project Files

Project Files shall be indexed in accordance with CALTRANS Project Development Uniform File System.

Items 1 through 6 are not all-inclusive but are intended only to illustrate types of sources.

F.	Key Personnel

The ENGINEER has represented to the COUNTY that certain key personnel will perform the services and if one or more of such personnel should become unavailable, ENGINEER may substitute other personnel of at least equal competence only after prior written approval by the COUNTY PROJECT MANAGER has been secured. The key personnel for performance of this PROJECT are:

Project Manager	< Name >

Senior Roadway Engineer	< Name >

Senior Structures Engineer	< Name >

Environmental Team Leader	< Name >

Traffic Engineer	< Name >

ARTICLE AII • Project Administration

A.	Project Management

This task includes the day-to-day management of the PROJECT. PDT meetings with the COUNTY PROJECT MANAGER, the California Department of Transportation staff and other representatives from affected agencies will be held at least once a month. The environmental team leaders and/or subconsultants will attend PDT meetings as appropriate. The ENGINEER shall prepare meeting notes for each meeting and have these available for review at least two weeks prior to each succeeding meeting.

The ENGINEER’s Project Management Plan will include a communication plan. The communication plan will consist of a roster of staff involved in the PROJECT and multiple forms of contact for each team member (address, telephone number, e-mail, etc.). The communication plan will also identify lines of communication with levels of responsibility/authority for development of the PROJECT.

B.	Budgeting

The ENGINEER will prepare budgets for each task and milestone for the PROJECT. Such budgets will be entered in to the ENGINEER’s Management Information System along with actual costs incurred and used as a basis for cost monitoring and control.

C.	Cost Accounting

The ENGINEER will prepare monthly reports of expenditures for the PROJECT by task and milestone. Expenditures will include direct labor costs, other direct costs and subconsultant costs. These reports will be included as supporting data for invoices presented to the COUNTY every month.

D.	Scheduling

Within one month from the Notice to Proceed (NTP), the ENGINEER will provide a detailed project schedule, which indicates milestones, major activities and deliverables, to the COUNTY for review and comments. This schedule will reflect assumed review times necessary by all of the agencies involved. Review of the schedule will occur at subsequent trend meetings. Adjustments will be made, if necessary, due to changing circumstances.

E.	Progress Reporting

Progress reports and invoices shall be prepared in accordance with COUNTY guidelines. Reports providing actual physical progress will be required monthly and shall be accompanied by an invoice.

F.	Contract Administration

The ENGINEER’s PROJECT MANAGER shall maintain ongoing liaison with the COUNTY PROJECT MANAGER, AGENCY contacts and utility companies to promote effective coordination during the course of project development.

Progress meetings with ENGINEER’s staff, subconsultants and the COUNTY PROJECT MANAGER shall be held regularly.

G.	Contract Deliverables

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ARTICLE AIII • PLANNING AND PROJECT DEVELOPMENT

A.	Research and Data Gathering

Existing topographic mapping, photos, reports, maintenance reports, right of way maps, “as-built” plans, record maps and surveys, study reports, assessor maps, contract documents, utility index maps, local street improvement/development plans and other pertinent data will be obtained and reviewed.

B.	Project Development Team

A Project Development Team (PDT) including representatives from the COUNTY, CALTRANS, and other relevant agencies shall be established within fifteen days after NTP.

PDT meetings shall be held monthly to resolve issues and to apprise the affected agencies of the progress of the PROJECT. A kick off meeting with the PDT (PDT Meeting No. 1) shall be held as soon as possible after NTP.

C.	Permits

ENGINEER shall identify locations outside the roadway right-of-way where it will be necessary to obtain specific rights-of-entry from affected property owners. The listing of the candidate locations will be furnished to the COUNTY. The COUNTY will be informed if their support is required to obtain rights-of-entry.

D.	Design Surveys

COUNTY shall perform field surveys, ground control, photogrammetric mapping and digital terrain modeling.

E.	Design Drainage Report

A Design Drainage Report will be prepared to document hydrologic and hydraulic calculations necessary to complete drainage improvement plans related to the project. Prior to developing hydrology calculations, a thorough field reconnaissance will be conducted. Available documents pertinent to this Design Drainage Report will be obtained from the COUNTY and Caltrans for review. The ENGINEER’s analysis will be closely coordinated with the affected agencies, including the Riverside County Flood Control & Water Conservation District (RCFC & WCD). The Design Drainage Report will quantify the magnitude and frequency of design flows from adjacent areas to the PROJECT area, as well as the volumes attributable to the proposed improvements.

F.	Water Quality Management Plan (WQMP)

ENGINEER shall prepare a Water Quality Management Plan in complete compliance with the latest County guidelines. The plan will include a concept SWPPP outlining construction Best Management Practices (BMPs) as well as recommendations for operational BMPs.

G.	Preliminary Geotechnical Report

The draft preliminary geotechnical report is intended for use in the preliminary plans and environmental documents. ENGINEER shall collect existing subsurface information that is available for the project area including geological maps published by the California Division of Mines and Geology, geological maps published by the United States Geological Survey and ground water well information.

ENGINEER shall review available data and shall provide seismic and geologic information and groundwater data for the preliminary plans and environmental documents. ENGINEER shall identify any seismic and geologic hazards that will impact the design and construction of this project. These findings will be documented in a report to be reviewed and approved by the COUNTY.

H.	Planning Studies

ENGINEER shall identify appropriate alternatives for development and analysis. The analyses will include traffic operations, costs, constructability, environmental impacts and maintenance of traffic. Preliminary cost estimates will be developed for each alternative as soon as practicable and furnished to the COUNTY.

I.	Environmental Determination and Environmental Issues

Mission Boulevard Bridge will be funded with federal funds therefore NEPA compliance will be required through Caltrans District 8 Office of Local Assistance. Under NEPA delegation Caltrans will be the lead agency for NEPA compliance. The County of Riverside will be the lead agency for CEQA compliance. Tasks expected include the preparation of a Preliminary Environmental Study (PES) Form, technical studies and the preparation of the environmental document. Environmental issues may include Cultural Resources, Biological Resources, Hazardous Waste/Materials, Water Quality/Erosion, Floodplain, Traffic, Air Quality, Noise, Visual Effects, Section 4(f) issues, Growth issues and Climate Change.

J.	Technical Report

The first step in the project development process will be to evaluate the existing Mission Boulevard Bridge and formulate various alternatives to replace the existing structure in-kind as a minimum. Those elements to be considered will include:

Environmental Issues

Traffic Requirements (Existing and Future) / Maintenance of Traffic

Stage Construction

Seismic Conformance for Existing Bridge Structures

Bridge Hydraulics and Scour Assessment

Advance Planning Studies

Utility Impacts

Existing Topography

Horizontal and Vertical Geometric Requirements

Design Exceptions Fact Sheet(s)

Right of Way Requirements

Project Costs

After completion of this initial step, the COUNTY will review the conceptual alternatives, the impacts and costs of each alternative and make a decision of which alternatives are feasible and should be carried to the next step in the project development process - preparation of the environmental document.

The Technical Report is the engineering document that supports the environmental documentation, summarizing the major features of work associated with the project such as alternatives that substantially lessen or avoid environmental impacts, number of lanes (current and future), and most efficient bridge type. Additional items that need to be considered are roadway and bridge drainage systems, impacts to both existing and future utilities and cost.

K.	Geometric Approval Drawings

Geometric drawings of the preferred alternative shall be prepared in accordance with Caltrans District 8 GAD requirements near the end of the Environmental Document phase of the project. It is assumed that only the preferred alternative will be refined to the level of Geometric Approval Drawings (GAD). These will include plans, typical cross sections, profiles and superelevation diagrams. The GAD will include appropriate signature blocks and traffic volume data shown on large sheets to clearly present the overall geometric design rather than on 11” x 17” sheet breakouts with matchlines.

The drawings will reflect CALTRANS and COUNTY standards and criteria for this type of facility. Any nonstandard design elements will be documented in the appropriate Fact Sheet documents.

L.	Geotechnical Design Reports

ENGINEER shall develop a boring program to explore existing subsurface conditions at the project site. The site soils will be evaluated to determine the appropriate foundation types. Design and construction recommendations for shallow or deep foundations will be provided.

Stability analysis for the construction of new bridge approaches and embankments will be conducted to address the gross and surficial stability. Embankment construction will also induce compression of the underlying soils which is manifested by ground surface settlement. The magnitude and time rate of settlement of underlying soils due to the weight of the proposed embankments will be determined.

Alternatives for flexible pavement structural sections shall be provided. Pavement sections will be designed in accordance with the procedures outlined in the September 2006 CALTRANS Highway Design Manual.

The following geotechnical tasks shall be performed by ENGINEER:

Perform geotechnical borings and associated laboratory testing

Prepare a Preliminary Geotechnical Report

Prepare a Geotechnical Design Report

Prepare a Foundation Report

Review of Foundation Plan for PS&E

Prepare Log of Test Borings (LOTB) sheets for PS&E

Geotechnical Design Report

A Geotechnical Design Report providing design and construction recommendations for embankments and pavement structural sections will be prepared in accordance with California Test Method 130. The field investigation for the Geotechnical Design Report will consist of drilling exploratory borings to depths adequate for the types of facilities to be constructed. For pavement designs, shallow borings will be drilled to depths of approximately 10 feet each at intervals of approximately 1000 feet for pavement design. Subsurface soil samples will be collected during the field investigation for laboratory testing.

Prior to the field investigation, ENGINEER shall prepare a plan showing the proposed boring locations. This plan will be submitted to COUNTY and City of Riverside for approval and for obtaining encroachment permits to perform the borings. Traffic control will be necessary when drilling some of these borings. ENGINEER shall follow CALTRANS and COUNTY traffic control guidelines.

M.	Right-of-way Maps

All right of way map preparation will follow the current CALTRANS and COUNTY procedures. The ENGINEER shall coordinate with CALTRANS District 8 Right of Way Department and the COUNTY to insure that all requirements are followed.

The ENGINEER shall submit 2 sets each of preliminary right of way requirement maps to the COUNTY for review and comment. It is anticipated that COUNTY will use the approved right of way requirement maps to prepare the Legal Descriptions, Plats and Right of Way Maps to acquire the necessary right of way. If it is determined that COUNTY staff is unable to prepare the needed mapping and right of way documents, then ENGINEER will be responsible for their preparation. The COUNTY will be responsible for completion of land acquisition activities.

N.	Agreements

The ENGINEER will provide technical and administrative support to the COUNTY as required for obtaining cooperative agreements, construction and maintenance (C&M) and escrow agreements.

O.	Utility Coordination

The intent of the County of Riverside (COUNTY) is that the services of the ENGINEER shall be complete and "turn-key" with respects to all utility coordination matters, except for those procedures that must be performed by COUNTY. This project is proposed to be funded mainly by State and Federal funds and must therefore conform to process and procedures of the Caltrans Office of Local Programs.

ENGINEER shall coordinate with utility owners and COUNTY utility coordination staff with respect to all utility related matters. ENGINEER shall provide copies of all correspondence with utility companies and other utility related information to the COUNTY. Correspondence, as described herein, shall be prepared by ENGINEER for either ENGINEER or COUNTY signature, as appropriate, and as directed by the County’s Project Manager.

ENGINEER shall coordinate with COUNTY staff to obtain record copies of utility maps from each utility owner within the project limits for existing and/or proposed utility facilities. ENGINEER shall include mapping and/or exhibits that clearly define the project limits as part of the requests for utility information.

ENGINEER shall Identify utility companies affected by the project and delineate utilities within the project’s sphere of influence on the plans. ENGINEER shall prepare preliminary plans, which shall include all existing utilities (above ground and below ground) identified by location, size, type, and owner, as appropriate. ENGINEER shall check horizontal and vertical clearances for utilities and coordinate design with the various utility companies to address conflicts. In addition to information provided by the owning utility companies and through research of other record maps, field surveys shall be used to locate utility features such as manholes, valves, fire hydrants, poles, risers, etc., which shall be reflected on the plans.

If it is necessary to pothole existing utilities at critical locations, ENGINEER shall coordinate with COUNTY staff to arrange with the respective utility owner to pothole its facility (at utility owner or COUNTY or City of Riverside cost). ENGINEER shall coordinate the use of field survey crews to locate potholed utilities by coordinates and elevations based on the project’s survey controls.

Known utility conflicts shall be shown on the plans with construction notes indicating action to be taken and by whom. Inventory numbers of poles, vaults and other surface facilities shall be shown on the plans for those facilities that have such numbers attached to the facility and as provided on the owner’s inventory maps.

ENGINEER shall send preliminary design plans through COUNTY staff to owning utility companies within the project limits with requests for review and comments on the plans relevant to their respective facilities, and with requests for other project specific information.

ENGINEER shall monitor responses of utility notices received and make recommendations for mitigating conflicts. ENGINEER shall provide written responses to utility companies with regard to stated concerns and conduct design coordination meetings with utility companies as needed. Unresolved issues shall be brought to the attention of the COUNTY PROJECT MANAGER and County utility coordination staff as early as practical. Utility conflict issues shall be resolved prior to the completion of the final design plans as follows:

ENGINEER, through COUNTY staff, shall request and obtain a written acknowledgement of any conflicts from the respective utility owners.

Reasonable efforts shall be taken to accommodate utility company requests for minor design changes to accommodate their facilities. ENGINEER understands that the utility companies are generally operating within the COUNTY right-of-way, but may have prior rights to that of the COUNTY in some cases.

ENGINEER shall coordinate inclusion of special provisions in County’s bid documents for adjustments and relocations of utility facilities as alternate bid items, if requested by the owning utility. Said work may require that cooperative agreements be prepared by COUNTY between the County of Riverside and the owning utility companies. Engineer shall provide information and exhibits as required to support the preparation of cooperative agreements, if needed.

ENGINEER shall conduct utility coordination meetings, as needed, regarding adjustments and relocations, to resolve conflict issues, and with respect to performing work for utility companies by COUNTY contractors.

For utility conflicts that require relocating, COUNTY staff will submit the official notice / order to the utility companies to relocate conflicting facilities.

ENGINEER shall make recommendations for special provision language with regard to utility issues, recommendations for construction windows of time for utility relocation activities, recommendations for inclusion of utility bid items, etc.

If new electrical service will be needed, ENGINEER shall provide support as directed by COUNTY. Such support includes, but is not limited to, the following responsibilities:

Obtain approved electrical service point from the serving electric company for each service equipment enclosure to be installed, and identify requirements that the serving electric company has for the provision of service. Fulfill serving electric company requirements as appropriate, and advise COUNTY of requirements that are beyond the scope of the consultant (e.g.: applications for service).

Serving electric company shall be notified that Electrical Safety Orders clearance requirements must be met (10' radial clearance between 12kv overhead electrical facilities and signal poles and mast arms, and greater clearance for higher voltage electrical facilities). Show such clearance conflicts on the plans with construction notes.

Submit plans indicating proposed service connection locations to serving electric company for approval (service equipment enclosure, conduit runs, riser quadrant, pole number, and connections to vaults as appropriate).

Provide detailed load calculations to serving electric company, with a copy to the COUNTY, which provides calculations of the normal and maximum expected loads.

ENGINEER shall assist with the resolution of utility related issues that may arise during the bidding process and during construction, including design modifications as needed and as approved by the COUNTY PROJECT MANAGER.

Specific issues and utility company requirements may result in deviation from the procedures outlined herein.

P.	Miscellaneous Design Support

Design Exceptions

If design exceptions are deemed necessary, these will be identified early in the PROJECT and the ENGINEER will coordinate with COUNTY to receive approval as a part of the GAD approval.

Traffic Management Plan

The ENGINEER shall prepare and submit a Traffic Management Plan for COUNTY review and approval.

ARTICLE AIV • STRUCTURES

A.	Structure Type Selection and Bridge General Plans

The culmination of preliminary design work will lead to the submittal and presentation for review and approval of a Type Selection report including a General Plan and a General Plan estimate for the proposed structures. This process will be considered the "Structure Type Selection" process and no further design work shall be performed until written approval of the structure type is received from COUNTY. A Type Selection Review Meeting may be held with the COUNTY in which the ENGINEER shall be prepared to discuss and provide information on foundation requirements, hydrological requirements, falsework requirements, seismic and aesthetic considerations, traffic handling, construction cost and other pertinent information that is needed to determine the proper structure type.

Ten copies of the Type Selection report including the proposed General Plan, General Plan Estimate, Type Selection Memo and a Vicinity Map shall be submitted for review four weeks prior to the Structure Type Selection Review Meeting. The results of the meeting will be summarized in writing by the ENGINEER within two weeks following the meeting.

Within two weeks after receiving written approval of the proposed General Plan and the structure type, ENGINEER shall furnish COUNTY with 8 copies of the approved General Plan.

B.	Geotechnical Coordination and Foundation Report

Foundation Report

A Foundation Report will be prepared for the structures based upon the geotechnical investigation described below. The Foundation Report will be prepared and signed by an Engineering Geologist, Soils Engineer with deep foundation experience, registered in the State of California. A Preliminary Foundation Report (PFR) shall be needed for the Type Selection Activity. This report shall recommend structure foundation type and footing elevations. It shall also specify pile tip elevations for pile foundations and shall provide information on groundwater conditions, allowable bearing capacities and other information needed to evaluate the chosen foundation. The report shall also address anticipated fill settlement periods to prevent excessive differential settlement between the structure and adjacent roadway approaches.

The Foundation Report will also include:

Nature of materials found on the site.

Liquefaction potential.

Any geological hazards that may exist and recommended mitigation measures.

Seismic design data in accordance with CALTRANS seismic design criteria.

The Foundation Report will be developed in accordance with latest CALTRANS Foundation report guidelines as well as the guidelines for foundation studies and reports as referenced in SFPB Information and Procedures Guide and the Bridge Design Aids Manual. It will be assured that the design parameters and potential construction difficulties are identified and addressed, together with the proper mitigation measures in the Foundation Report. For the bridge structures, alternative types of foundations will be evaluated to insure the selection of the most suitable types of foundation. Log of Test Borings sheets shall be prepared and included as part of the Foundation Report and as part of the structure plans. The Foundation Report and Log of Test Borings will be reviewed and approved by the COUNTY.

Geotechnical Investigations

Drilling and Sampling – ENGINEER shall conduct field investigations consisting of soil borings, as necessary. The precise locations will be selected to minimize impacts on traffic. Subsurface investigations shall conform to the requirements in Section 4.3.5 of the Bridge Design Specifications.

Laboratory Testing - Bulk and undisturbed samples will be selected for laboratory testing. All tests will be conducted in accordance with Caltrans Test Methods or ASTM Standards.

Engineering Analyses - Results obtained from the field and laboratory investigation program will be used to establish idealized soil profiles and design soil parameters for bridge foundation design. A foundation type and related capacity will be recommended. Seismic parameters such as peak bedrock acceleration and depth to bedrock-like material will be provided. Other seismic hazards, if encountered, will be addressed and recommendations will be given to mitigate these hazards.

Report Preparation - The results obtained from the geotechnical investigation will be documented in a draft Foundation Report, which will include the Log of Test Borings (LOTB). The draft report will be submitted to the COUNTY for review. ENGINEER shall finalize the report upon receipt of review comments.

C.	Structural Design and Calculations

Following the Type Selection Meeting and approval of the General Plan, structural design calculations will be prepared in conformance with CALTRANS design specifications and procedures.

All plans and calculations shall conform to the current CALTRANS bridge design criteria and shall be submitted for review and approval.

The scope of this work shall include but not be limited to:

Bridge plans and construction details shall be prepared on DOS format plan sheets. Standard Details shall be incorporated into the Contract Plans where applicable.

Each plan sheet shall be signed and stamped by the responsible design engineer who is registered in the State of California. Each design shall be independently checked by a Professional Engineer registered in the State of California.

Environmental Constraints Areas shall be shown in plans (if required in Environmental Document)

D.	Independent Check Review and Quality Control

An Independent Check review shall be conducted as soon as the initial design is complete. Checking shall include the preparation of an independent set of structural design check calculations and review of the plans and details. The checker and the designer will resolve any disagreements and concur on any revisions to the contract plans.

E.	Structure Specifications & Estimates

Special Provisions will be prepared for items not covered by the CALTRANS Standard Specifications or Standard Special Provisions (SSP’s).

The ENGINEER shall edit Standard Special Provisions (SSPs) and prepare Structure Special Provisions specific to this project which will be incorporated into the final PS&E. These Structure Special Provisions shall be prepared, signed and stamped by a Professional Engineer registered in the State of California.

The ENGINEER shall prepare quantity calculations for bid items and prepare the bridge cost estimate. All contract items used shall be substantiated by calculations. Quantity calculations shall be neat and orderly and shall show all sketches, diagrams and dimensions necessary to allow them to be independently used by field inspectors. All quantity calculations shall be independently checked and substantiated with calculations.

The Construction Cost Estimate will be prepared using the latest available CALTRANS cost data, COUNTY cost data and actual recent construction costs in the PROJECT area.

F.	Initial Structure PS&E (65% unchecked plans)

The (65%) structure PS&E will be compiled and submitted for review to the COUNTY.

G.	Intermediate Structure PS&E (90% Checked Plans)

The (90%) structure PS&E will be compiled and submitted for review to the COUNTY.

H.	Draft Final Structure PS&E (95%)

The draft (95%) structure PS&E shall be compiled and submitted for review to the COUNTY. One set of full size reproducible and ten half size copies of plans, two copies of design calculations and design check calculations, three sets of quantity calculations and Marginal Estimates and three sets of edited Structure Special Provisions. (One copy of each will be returned with comments). The package will be accompanied by a Structures PS&E checklist.

I.	Final Structure PS&E

The final structure PS&E will incorporate review comments from the COUNTY, City of Riverside, and other affected agencies. The ENGINEER will provide all necessary documents in a bid-ready form. It is assumed that the COUNTY will advertise, award and administer the construction contract for this PROJECT.

The ENGINEER shall deliver the following documents to COUNTY:

1	set of full size reproducible tracings of final design plans

1	set of half size reproducible tracings of final design plans

3	sets of final Structure Special Provisions

2	copies of final quantity calculations and estimate

2	copies of final design calculations

2	copies of design check calculations (upon request)

1	set of 4-Scale plans of the bridge Deck Contours.

1	Resident Engineer’s File (structures information)

ARTICLE AV • ROADWAY

The title sheet for specifications and reports, and each sheet of plans, shall bear the professional seal, certificate number, registration classification, expiration date of the certificate and signature of the Professional Engineer responsible for their preparation. All roadway plans shall also use single sheet files.

The following is a summary listing of drawing types that shall be prepared as part of the roadway PS&E:

A.	Basic Roadway Plans

•	Title Sheet	•	Typical Cross Sections

•	Key Map and Line Index	•	Layouts

•	Profile and Superelevation Diagrams	•	Construction and Intersection Details

•	Erosion Control Plan	•	Erosion Control Details and Quantities

B.	Calculations

The following calculations will be provided:

•	Geometric Traverse and right of way (ROW)	•	Slope Staking Notes

•	Grid Grades	•	Profile

•	Earthwork Quantities	•	Other Quantities

C.	Drainage Plans

ENGINEER shall perform hydrology and hydraulic studies to obtain and provide design solutions, which will remove surface runoff from the area of the improvements. Studies and designs shall be performed in accordance with Chapter 800 of the current Highway Design Manual, District 8 Project Development Policy Memos and the current CALTRANS Standard Plans.

The following list of drawing types and the number of sheets estimated shall include:

•	Contour Grading and Drainage Layouts	•	Drainage Profiles

•	Drainage Details	•	Drainage Quantities

D.	Traffic Plans

The following list of drawing types and the number of sheets estimated shall include:

•	Construction Area Signs	•	Stage Construction and Traffic Handling

•	Detours	•	Pavement Delineation

•	Roadside Sign Plan	•	Highway Lighting and Sign Illumination

•	Signal and Lighting

E.	Miscellaneous Plans

•	Utility Plan	•	Summary of Quantities

•	Retaining Wall Plan and Elevation*	•	Retaining Wall Details and Quantities*

•	Safety Barrier	•	Fencing

•	Right of Way Requirements

* If Applicable

F.	Intermediate Reviews

Roadway, drainage, traffic and miscellaneous plans shall be submitted for review to the COUNTY at the 65%, 95% and 100% complete stage. A pre-65% submittal will be prepared and submitted that consists of “skeletal” layouts at approximately 30% completion to confirm appropriate direction of the designs and plan set. The ENGINEER will submit up to 5 full size sets of all plans and 5 sets of plans reduced to 11” x 17” size. Roadway cross sections, grid grades and slope staking notes will be submitted only at the 100% complete submittal stage. Also, the ENGINEER should submit electronic samples of all plan sheet groups on a compact disc at intermediate reviews.

G.	Specifications and Estimate

Specifications and Special Provisions will be prepared for items not covered by the CALTRANS Standard Specifications or Standard Special Provisions.

The Roadway Construction Cost Estimate will be prepared using the latest available CALTRANS cost data, COUNTY cost data and actual recent construction costs in the PROJECT area.

H.	Quality Control

The Plans, Specifications and Estimate (PS&E) will be subject to quality control reviews before submittal. These reviews will assure conformance to CALTRANS and COUNTY standards and criteria as well as minimize typographical omissions.

I.	Draft PS&E (95% Complete)

The roadway plans, revised to incorporate Quality Control review comments, will be submitted to the COUNTY for review and comments. These will include:

•	Roadway Plans	•	Special Provisions

•	Design Calculations	•	Roadway Quantities and Cost Estimate

One safety/constructability review meeting will be held at the 95% PS&E stage.

J.	Final PS&E (100% Complete)

The final PS&E will incorporate applicable comments from the draft PS&E received from the COUNTY, and other affected agencies. The ENGINEER will provide the necessary final PS&E documents in a bid-ready form. PROJECT files and the Project Engineer’s/Resident Engineer’s file will also be submitted with the final PS&E. The entire PROJECT, which will be prepared in MicroStation format, will be submitted upon final approval of the PS&E.

ARTICLE AVI • CONSTRUCTION BIDDING PHASE

Bidding procedures will be the responsibility of COUNTY. While the PROJECT is being advertised for bids, all questions concerning the intent shall be referred to COUNTY for resolution. In the event that the items requiring interpretation in the drawings or specifications are discovered during the bidding period, said items shall be analyzed by the ENGINEER for decision by COUNTY as to the proper procedure required. Corrective action taken will either be in the form of an addendum prepared by the ENGINEER and issued by COUNTY or by covering change order after the award of the construction contract.

ARTICLE AVII • CONSTRUCTION SUPPORT PHASE

A.	ENGINEER shall attend the pre-construction meeting with the successful contractor upon notification by the COUNTY.

B.	Upon award of the construction contract, ENGINEER will proceed with the Construction Support Phase services required by this contract.

C.	During construction, the ENGINEER shall furnish all necessary additional drawings for correcting and change orders required by errors and omissions of ENGINEER. Such drawings will be requested in writing from the ENGINEER by COUNTY and shall be at no additional cost to the COUNTY. The original tracing(s) of the drawings and contract wording for change orders shall be submitted to the COUNTY for duplication and distribution.

D.	ENGINEER shall review shop drawings and RFIs submitted by the contractor (falsework and rebar shop-plan review is not included). ENGINEER shall complete shop plan reviews within two weeks of receipt. Contract change order and RFI reviews shall be completed within two working days of receipt.

E.	Drawings and change orders required due to actions of the COUNTY, which are beyond the scope of the ENGINEER’s responsibilities, shall be considered extra services.

F.	ENGINEER shall be available to visit to the jobsite for on-site review of construction and other visits to the jobsite as requested by the COUNTY to resolve any discrepancies in the contract documents. ENGINEER shall bring to the attention of the COUNTY’s Resident Engineer any defects or deficiencies in the work by the construction contractor, which the ENGINEER may observe. ENGINEER shall have no authority to issue instructions on behalf of the COUNTY or to deputize another to do so. All agreements shall be between the COUNTY and its construction contractor. These provisions shall not be construed as making the ENGINEER responsible for failure of the construction contractor to carry out the work in accordance with the contract documents nor the construction means or methods or techniques, sequences, procedures or safety programs in connection with the work.

G.	ENGINEER shall prepare and deliver to the COUNTY the “As-Built” plans within two months of completion of structure construction.

ARTICLE AVIII • COMPUTER FACILITIES

Calculations

All roadway calculations will be performed using COGO PC and InRoads or Road Calc. The structural analyses and design will be performed by using GTSTRUDL, SEISAB, PCBRIDGE, PCYIELD, PCFOOT, PCBENT and PCABUT programs. The data files and the results will be submitted electronically on compact discs along with a hard copy.

Computer Aided Drafting and Design (Cadd)

All plans will be prepared using MicroStation format in conformance with the latest CALTRANS CADD Users Manual and the CALTRANS Drafting Manual to assure complete compatibility.

ARTICLE AIX • VALUE ENGINEERING

A Value Engineering Exercise will be conducted during Phase I of the project development in complete compliance with the current CALTRANS and Federal guidelines. ENGINEER will make the necessary arrangements to retain the services of a moderator.

ARTICLE AX • QUALITY CONTROL PLAN

A Quality Control Plan will be established for this PROJECT in accordance with the provisions of Article IV, Section H of the Agreement. It will be provided to the COUNTY within two (2) weeks after NTP for review and approval.