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	1

F.	Key Personnel	2

ARTICLE AII • PROJECT ADMINISTRATION	2

A.	General	2

B.	Project Management	4

C.	Budgeting	4

D.	Cost Accounting	4

E.	Scheduling	4

F.	Progress Reporting	4

G.	Quality Control Plan	5

H.	Project Webpage	5

I.	Contract Deliverables	5

ARTICLE AIII • PRELIMINARY ENGINEERING & ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES	5

A.	Research and Data Gathering	5

B.	Surveying/TOPO/Base/Field Work	5

C.	Engineering Studies	5

D.	Traffic Operations Analysis	8

E.	Geotechnical Evaluation	10

F.	Structural Analysis	11

G.	Drainage and Water Quality	12

H.	Right-of-way Requirements	12

I.	Utility Coordination	12

J.	Landscape and Bridge Aesthetics	16

K.	Traffic and Railroad Signals	16

L.	Railroad Coordination	17

M.	Quantities, Schedule and Estimate	17

N.	Project Report (draft and final)	17

O.	Environmental Documentation	17

P.	Value Analysis	28

Q.	Local Planning	29

ARTICLE AIV • PROJECT COORDINATION, MEETINGS AND PRESENTATIONS	29

ARTICLE AV • PROJECT REPORT AND MAPS	29

ARTICLE AVI • RIVERSIDE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT	29

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:

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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 1 Phases:

Phase I – Preliminary Engineering/ Environmental Clearance

Phase II – Plans, Specifications and Estimates (PS&E) (not a part)

Phase III – Construction Bidding and Award Support (not a part)

Phase IV - Design Support during Construction (not a part)

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

E.	Standards

Engineering Design shall be prepared in accordance with County Specifications, County of Riverside Standards where applicable. Bridge design will be to Caltrans Highway Design Manual, Caltrans Policies, Procedures and Manuals, Caltrans Standard Plans. Railroad standards will be to <?> design standards and policies. Roadway design will use Riverside County standards or as directed by Riverside County. All Documents shall be prepared using Imperial standards and dimensions.

All surveys will be completed in compliance with Riverside County Survey Manual. Aerial mapping will be in Microstation format and prepared to Caltrans standards.

The procedures to be followed and the content of the environmental surveys, environmental technical reports, and environmental documents are set forth in federal and state requirements for environmental analysis and impact assessment, as set forth in the National Environmental Policy Act, the California Environmental Quality Act and other applicable federal and state regulations, must be satisfied.

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:

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ARTICLE AII • PROJECT ADMINISTRATION

A.	General

ENGINEER shall provide professional and technical engineering services necessary to prepare a PR with a preferred alternative, and provide necessary documentation for environmental clearance. Work will include, but not necessarily be limited to, preliminary engineering, field surveys, obtaining BNSF design requirements, traffic studies, geometric layouts, preliminary right-of-way layouts, and order of magnitude cost estimates. ENGINEER shall assist the COUNTY in any public meetings, presentations and meetings with area business owners.

The proposed project is to grade separate the Magnolia Avenue/BNSF at-grade crossing in the Home Gardens area of Riverside County. The project also includes improvements to the Arlington Channel Crossing, modifications to accesses to local businesses, and addition of a left turn bay in the median west of Lincoln Street.

The roadway width, and subsequent right of way width, will be determined based upon the projected traffic volumes generated by traffic studies, and the number of lanes required for the year 2035 to provide a minimum Level of Service (LOS) of D.

In anticipation of project funding that will include federal funds, the Environmental Clearance for both NEPA and CEQA will be required, and are anticipated to be a Statutory Exemption and Categorical Exclusion. Every effort will be made, within the design and with the evaluation of the alternatives during this phase of the project, to limit the extent of the environmental impacts such that the project may be cleared with a Categorical Exclusion NEPA document and a Statutory Exemption CEQA document. If a higher Environmental Document (EA (NEPA), ISMND (CEQA)) is required, an optional scope is included and described in “Article AIII – Preliminary Engineering & Environmental Services, Section O. Environmental Documentation, Subsection 5.0 Environmental Assessment/Finding of No Significant Impact (Optional EA/FONSI)”

ENGINEER will prepare the studies for the Draft PR and obtain approval from the COUNTY and the BNSF. Studies and alternatives were prepared in a prior design and will be the basis of this project scope. The PR will examine preferred roadway alternative based upon forecast traffic volumes, and existing topography. The previous alignment and improvement alternatives will be examined against the new topographic mapping to identify any additional details that might affect the feasibility of the alternatives. It is anticipated that sufficient data and information will be developed such that a preferred alteration will be selected early in the project.

The first step in the project development process will be to evaluate the previous prepared conceptual alternatives for the grade separation with the updated information and data. Those elements to be considered will include:

Environmental Issues

Traffic Requirements (Existing and Future)

Utility Impacts

Existing Topography

Horizontal and Vertical Geometric Requirements

Crossing Type Selection

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 PR. It is anticipated that a single preferred alternative will be advanced and examined in greater detail.

The PR is the engineering document that provides the transition between the conceptual plans and the proposed project. At the pre-PR meeting, the engineering specifics of the design scope will be discussed. These will include 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 crossing type. Additional items that need to be considered are roadway drainage systems, impacts to both existing and future utilities, impacts to the flood control channel, overlap with Buchanan Avenue and other railroad crossings in the area, and cost.

Project Management

The ENGINEER’S PROJECT MANAGER will maintain ongoing liaison with the COUNTY PROJECT MANAGER and other affected agencies to promote effective coordination during the course of project development.

Engineer will hold a kickoff meeting with the COUNTY to confirm the project scope, establish the lines of communications, and establish a schedule for project coordination meetings and technical reviews. A kickoff meeting will address the startup activities to initiate both Preliminary Engineering and the Environmental work tasks. Monthly team meetings will be held to review progress of the project development and any issues and concerns.

Additional coordination meetings with the COUNTY PROJECT MANAGER and other representatives from affected agencies will be held on an as needed basis. The ENGINEER shall prepare meeting agenda and minutes for each meeting and have these available for review within five (5) working days following the meeting.

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.

D.	Cost Accounting

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

E.	Scheduling

Within two (2) weeks 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 and adjustments will be made, if necessary, due to change in circumstances.

F.	Progress Reporting

Progress reports shall be prepared in accordance with COUNTY guidelines. Reports will be required monthly and shall be accompanied by an invoice. The ENGINEER will assess physical percent complete and compare it to the financial percent complete.

G.	Quality Control Plan

A Quality Control Plan shall be established for this PROJECT in accordance with the provisions of Article IV, Section H of the Engineering Services Agreement. The Quality Control Plan shall be provided to the COUNTY within four (4) weeks after the Notice to Proceed.

H.	Project Webpage

The ENGINEER will prepare and maintain a PROJECT webpage linked through the COUNTY’s website. The webpage will include a project description and limits, a project area exhibit in .pdf format, a project schedule with status of milestones updated monthly, or as directed by COUNTY, for the duration of ENGINEER’s work on the PROJECT through final design. The COUNTY will host the webpage for the PROJECT and post updates provided by the ENGINEER.

I.	Contract Deliverables

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ARTICLE AIII • PRELIMINARY ENGINEERING & ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES

A.	Research and Data Gathering

Existing topographic mapping, photos, maintenance reports, right-of-way maps, "as-built" plans, record maps and surveys, study reports, assessor maps, contract documents and any other pertinent data will be obtained and reviewed. Field reviews will be conducted by ENGINEER during the development of the project to visualize field conditions, determine conceptual improvement alternatives and to confirm the accuracy of any existing drawings and as-builts obtained.

B.	Surveying/TOPO/Base/Field Work

The COUNTY will perform all survey services for the project, including field work, control surveys, base mapping, and aerial topographic mapping. The COUNTY will provide R/W base mapping with GIS-level parcel lines and parcel identification data. Title reports, if required, will be furnished by COUNTY. Survey services are not included in the ENGINEER’S Scope of Services.

C.	Engineering Studies

Roadway

Geometric Alternative Plans/Profiles/Typical Sections

It is anticipated one build alternative will be the result of these studies. However, we will perform due diligence to review and evaluate feasible alternatives.

Preliminary engineering will focus on the physical characteristics of the project area and the engineering features and standards required to develop the project. The alternatives for the PR will focus on the overhead alternatives as means to grade separate Magnolia Avenue with the BNSF at-grade crossing, and these alternatives will be evaluated to address cost effective ways to resolve access issues, for both vehicle traffic and BNSF rail traffic, to the local businesses and the possible grade separation at Buchanan/BNSF. They will also address the potential expansion of the number of tracks in the BNSF R/W.

Conceptual plans for each alternative will be examined using the new 1:40 scale aerial topography base mapping. Alternatives will be evaluated for their ability to satisfy project goals, be cost effective and avoid or minimize environmental, utility, and right-of-way impacts. The alternatives will be designed taking into consideration design factors including environmental issues, traffic requirements, site access considerations, utility impacts, existing topography and site constraints, existing improvements, right-of-way, construction staging, schedule, and project costs.

A geometric approval drawing (GAD) will be prepared showing the critical data of the plan and profile of the preferred alternative. The GAD will also display right-of-way and easement requirements. Proposed improvements for the preferred alternative will be shown in COUNTY layout sheet format to include: preliminary location of any walls, proposed drainage system modifications, and proposed lane widths. Typical sections and the street profile will be prepared for the proposed improvements. Other information to be shown will include separate, existing utility sheets (a utility disposition matrix will be produced, which will list the utility type, the owner’s contact name and address, relocation or protection requirements, and a projected project cost) and existing and proposed right-of-way sheets. Plans will be prepared using Microstation in English units.

Permits - Permits anticipated at this stage of the project would be the encroachment and rights-of-entry permits required by the team to perform surveys, site visits and site investigations. The environmental review process will identify and determine the extent of any resource agency permits that will be required for the project.

Design Standards - The basic design features that will be identified are:

Lane width, shoulder width, and bridge width;

Design speed;

Cross slope;

Grade;

Crown (Superelevation);

Stopping sight distance;

Horizontal and vertical alignment;

Intersection capacities; and

High-risk utility clearances.

Engineering Drawings - The estimated engineering drawings to be prepared as part of the Preliminary Engineering Phase of the Project include:

Sheet Description	No. of Sheets	Sheet Description	No. of Sheets
Title Sheet	1	Preliminary Utility Plans	3
Typical Cross Sections	2	Prelim Retaining Wall Plan/Profile	6
Prelim Plan/Profile (Magnolia)	3	Preliminary Pavement Delineation	2
Prelim Plan/Profile (Frontage Roads)	2	Preliminary Staging Plans	2
Preliminary Drainage Plans	2	Preliminary Detour Plan	2
Preliminary Grading Plans	3	Right-of-Way Requirements	2
Prelim Offsite Improvement Details	2	Advance Planning Study	2
Subtotal	15	Subtotal	19
Grand Total	34

Design Exception Fact Sheets – Where engineering design requires non-standard design features or design elements, the non-standard design features will be documented through Design Exception Fact Sheets.

Railroad

Track Design - Since only overhead alternatives will be considered in this scope of work, no trackwork design is included in this scope.

D.	Traffic Operations Analysis

D.1 EXISTING CONDITIONS ANALYSIS

Traffic counts will be collected for the key roadway segments and intersections in the project study area. It is anticipated that up to 1 daily roadway segment machine count will be collected for key roadway segments within the study limits to supplement AM and PM peak period turning movement counts at the four (4) analysis intersections in the study area. Intersection turning movement counts will be collected by vehicle classification at the following intersections:

Lincoln St (NS) at Magnolia Ave (EW)

Buchanan St (NS) at Magnolia Ave (EW)

Lincoln St (NS) at Indiana Ave (EW)

Buchanan St (NS) at Indiana Ave (EW)

Field reconnaissance will be conducted to determine existing roadway segment geometry and lane configurations. Lane widths, turn pocket storage lengths, traffic signal timing, and traffic signal phasing will be determined at the intersections identified above.

Existing peak hour traffic conditions including levels of service and existing vehicle queues will be assessed for the study area intersections. Intersection levels of service will be calculated using Highway Capacity Manual (HCM) level of service analysis methodologies. Vehicle queuing and levels of service will be evaluated using the SYNCHRO / SIMTRAFFIC analysis software.

Planned and/or funded improvements in the study area will be identified for roadways within the study area.

D.2 DEVELOP FUTURE TRAFFIC VOLUME FORECASTS

Future traffic volumes will be developed using available traffic model forecasts that are acceptable to the COUNTY. An updated Riverside County traffic model is nearing completion and is expected to be available for use on this project. Existing traffic counts, base year (2006 or 2007) model data, and future year (2035) model data will be post-processed to develop refined 2035 volumes.

Develop interim year forecasts without construction detours based on straight line interpolation between the existing traffic count volumes and the 2035 design year traffic projections.

Develop one set of detour/construction staging traffic volumes based on a single construction strategy that will be provided by the project team.

D.3 FUTURE CONDITIONS OPERATIONS ANALYSIS

Future horizon year peak hour traffic conditions and levels of service will be assessed for the study area intersections. Intersection levels of service will be calculated using Highway Capacity Manual (HCM) level of service analysis methodologies. Intersection levels of service will be calculated using Highway Capacity Manual (HCM) level of service analysis methodologies. Synchro simulation analysis will be provided for presentation purposes. Intersection lane requirements and queuing / vehicle storage lengths will also be calculated and presented. Analysis will be performed for only the two (2) study area intersections that are directly involved in / affected by the proposed grade separation project.

D.4 CONSTRUCTION TRAFFIC ANALYSIS

Construction lane closure/traffic handling, detours and work-hour restrictions will be evaluated. Peak hour traffic conditions and levels of service under construction closure conditions will be assessed for the study area intersections. Synchro simulation analysis will be provided for presentation purposes. All four (4) study area intersections will be evaluated for Interim Year conditions.

D.5 ACCIDENT HISTORY ANALYSIS

Five-year accident data for the study area will be obtained from California Highway Patrol (CHP) and/or local law enforcement agencies. The data will be evaluated and summarized for presentation in the report. Qualitative discussion of the potential safety benefit will be developed.

D.6 TRAFFIC STUDY REPORT PREPARATION AND RESPONSE TO COMMENTS

Prepare a draft traffic study report including all of the analysis and data resulting from Task D.1 through Task D.5

Respond to comments on the screencheck draft and draft traffic study reports and prepare a final traffic study report that has been updated to respond to the comments received on the draft traffic study report. If additional work items not included in the original scope of services are identified as part of the review process, a contract amendment for such additional work effort would be prepared for consideration by the client. One review cycle is anticipated as part of the work effort.

D.7 TRAFFIC STUDY PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND MEETING ATTENDANCE

Prepare monthly invoices and provide updates regarding project status on a monthly basis or as required by the project team. The traffic study work effort is expected to last 4 months or less (including agency review and response to comments).

Attend up to two (2) team meetings during the course of the project to provide traffic study status updates, discuss issues and respond to team comments on draft work products.

E.	Geotechnical Evaluation

The geotechnical investigation will consist of providing preliminary geotechnical input for the Project Report and to check for historical evidence of potential site contamination that may impact the proposed construction. The deliverables will be a preliminary foundation report (PFR), preliminary geotechnical report (PGR), and an Environmental Initial Site Assessment (ISA) report.

Preliminary Foundation Report: A PFR is typically based on review of available existing data. However, there are no known available/suitable geotechnical data for the site. Therefore, for this project, a preliminary subsurface exploration will be performed to provide appropriate subsurface data on which to base our input. Geotechnical input will, therefore, be based on the preliminary site-specific information. The PFR will be prepared based on a geologic reconnaissance survey, review of published geologic and seismic hazard data, review of historical groundwater level data, data collected from a site boring to approximately 120 feet, results from limited geotechnical laboratory testing, and limited engineering analyses. The PFR will provide preliminary conclusions and conceptual recommendations for the proposed bridge structure regarding: seismic hazards based on published maps, design acceleration response spectra, foundation type and capacities, settlement, lateral earth pressures, and corrosion potential.

Preliminary Geotechnical Report: A preliminary geotechnical report will be prepared in a brief memorandum format. The memorandum will provide preliminary recommendations and conclusions regarding geologic hazards, anticipated material type, and preliminary pavement thickness recommendations for the proposed roadway alignment.

Environmental ISA Report: An environmental initial site assessment will be performed to check for historical evidence of potential site contamination that may impact construction of the proposed project to comply with the hazardous waste section of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) or National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). The ISA will be performed in general accordance with ASTM Designation E 1527 and Caltrans Project Development Procedures Manual, Standard Practice for Environmental Project Site Assessments: Phase I Environmental Property Assessment Process. The assessment will consist of the following:

Conduct a review of available existing local, state, and federal-maintained databases of hazardous materials sites and underground storage tank records.

Review available historical aerial photographs and Sanborn Fire Insurance maps (may be substituted or augmented with historical topographic maps) to help identify prior land uses.

Perform a brief field survey to help assess current conditions.

Identify potential sites of concern, required agency review, and recommend further investigation, if revealed by the assessment.

Prepare a report summarizing findings.

F.	Structural Analysis

Development of the project report will require the preparation of a bridge Advance Planning Study (APS) for various structures involved in railroad grade separation. The Advance Planning Study delineates a feasible structure type, requirements, constraints, and associated cost estimate summary for the structure work involved. The APS typically uses the minimum detailing necessary and basic dimensions to clearly define the scope the structure work and to develop a reasonable cost estimate. As a minimum, the APS GP will show Plan, Elevation, and Typical Section views and will make note of all critical assumptions. Additional APSs will be prepared as appropriate to consider alternative structure types. The APS will be prepared on the most current Caltrans APS formatted plan sheet consistent with County’s requirements.

Preliminary Foundation and Hydraulic Reports are required as part of APS to identify basic site parameters which may have a significant impact on the structure scope and cost. In addition, a comprehensive design memo must be prepared to summarize and document the following key items:

Important or unusual design assumptions or structure features

Discussions with County/BNSF personnel concerning any key assumptions

Modifications from Structure Maintenance Records recommendations

Local agency requirements such as aesthetics, improvements in vicinity of the structure, airspace usage, or other obstructions

Special Railroad requirements, including shoofly provisions (if required) and cost

Special foundation requirements, including scour critical work (if applicable), special excavation such as Type A, Type D, and/or hazardous or contaminated material

Special construction requirements, including limited site accessibility or work window (i.e. fourth quarter construction shutdown within RR ROW).

The information identified in the APS as listed above and preliminary structure costs are used as a part of the evaluation to select the best project alternative.

G.	Drainage and Water Quality

Review existing drainage facilities and drainage patterns. Evaluate alternative for its impacts to the existing drainage facilities and drainage patterns. Perform preliminary hydrology and hydraulic calculations to determine the required drainage facilities.

Meet with RCFC&WCD to discuss the project impacts to the Arlington Channel and the La Sierra Channel. Impacts are expected to include raising the roadway profile over the RCB crossings, potential road widening requiring extension of the RCB crossings, and potential modification of maintenance access to the channels.

Assess the need for water quality BMP’s, identify potential areas for permanent BMP’s, and incorporate BMP’s consistent with current NPDES permits for the Santa Ana Region.

H.	Right-of-way Requirements

Right of Way Identification/Impacts/Data Sheets - Existing right-of-way information, including parcel boundaries will be shown on the alternative layout plans and used to determine the preliminary right-of-way requirements. The cost of potential right-of-way acquisitions, if any, will be furnished by the COUNTY’S right-of-way agent and be included in the cost estimate for each alternative.

As the proposed alternative layout sheets are refined to include the information required for the PR, the impacts to right-of-way will also be more thoroughly defined. This updated information will be shown on the right-of-way layout sheets and used to determine the preliminary right-of-way requirements for alternative alignments. The cost of potential right-of-way acquisitions, including construction easements, will be furnished by the COUNTY’S right-of-way agent and be in the cost estimate for each PR alternative. A Right-Of-Way Data Sheet will be prepared and included in the PR.

I.	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, including complete coordination for the protection and relocation of existing facilities as described herein, as well as coordination, preparation of applications, and all other matters pertaining to the relocation and installation of water and electric services, except for those procedures that must be performed by COUNTY.

Consultant shall designate dedicated staff who shall be responsible for all coordination work related to utilities for Project, including but not limited to relocations of existing trunk and mainline facilities, installation of new trunk and mainline facilities, relocation of existing electric and water services, and installation of new electric and water services.

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 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 water 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 water service point from the serving water company for each water meter to be installed, and identify requirements that the serving water company has for the provision of service. Coordinate with water company with respect to design issues associated with the provision of service. Coordinate with serving water company to fulfill serving water company requirements as appropriate, including preparation of all utility company forms and submission to County for execution. Advise COUNTY of requirements that are beyond the scope of the consultant (e.g.: execution of applications for service). However, Consultant is expected to provide turn-key service.

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. Coordinate with electric company with respect to design issues associated with the provision of service. Coordinate with serving electric company to fulfill serving electric company requirements as appropriate, including preparation of all utility company forms and submission to County for execution. Advise COUNTY of requirements that are beyond the scope of the consultant (e.g.: execution of applications for service). However, Consultant is expected to provide turn-key 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.

Potholing of both high and low risk utilities, including all utilities that could be in conflict with the improvements, shall be anticipated by the Consultant. The Consultant shall prepare potholing exhibits as needed to adequately locate underground utilities, shall enter into a contract with a licensed contractor for the potholing of utilities, and shall ensure that appropriate permits are obtained from all appropriate jurisdictions prior to the start of work.

The contract between the Consultant and the potholing contractor shall require that the Contractor’s insurance policies name the Consultant, the County of Riverside, and any other affected jurisdictions as additionally insured with respect to the contractor’s general liability, excess liability and automobile liability policy. The contractor shall meet the insurance requirements, as set forth elsewhere in this agreement, except that the contractor will not be required to provide professional liability coverage. Review and approval of the Contractor’s insurance certificate and endorsements by the County's representative shall be obtained prior to the start of potholing work.

The Consultant shall evaluate the potholing data, and shall include the information on the utility plans in table format, with numbered or letter references to the location of the location of the potholes. The Consultant shall determine whether or not the facilities are in conflict, and the limits of the conflict, both of which shall be shown on the utility plans with construction notes.

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.

J.	Landscape and Bridge Aesthetics

Project Site Review – LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT will visit/review the site and verify existing site conditions and adjacent development. Photograph typical conditions within the project for group discussion.

Schematic Design – Prepare a rough conceptual plan for review/input for the overhead grade separation. Evaluation measures for restoring and expanding existing landscape development and interface appropriately with the adjacent city urban fabric.
Bridge Aesthetics – Prepare thematic design for bridge abutments, columns and railing enhancements. These will be presented in loose, idea fashion for discussion.

Opinion of Probable Construction Cost – Prepare a conceptual design level opinion of probable landscape construction cost. Bridge aesthetic enhancement costing not included.

Summary Report – Prepare summary document, which will include a discussion of the design process, reduced copies of the progress drawings, final plans and opinion of probable construction cost.

K.	Traffic and Railroad Signals

Traffic and Railroad Signals

Obtain existing traffic signal system data and existing signing and striping plans from COUNTY, City of Riverside, and City of Corona. Obtain railroad signal data from BNSF. Field verify site conditions, signal equipment, signing and striping.

Review for traffic signal needs based on the roadway lane layouts and intersection geometrics including frontage roads and turn pockets. Perform railroad pre-emption calculations using LADOT methodology for the Magnolia Avenue/Buchanan Street traffic signal. Prepare cost estimate of traffic signalization required for the project.

L.	Railroad Coordination

Railroad Coordination – Assist the COUNTY (the COUNTY will be the lead agency) with coordinating with the railroads for review and approval of one of the conceptual alternatives for the ultimate alignment of the tracks. ENGINEER shall coordinate with the BNSF and the Metrolink (SCRRA) regarding alternative grade separation study alternatives, including additional trackage, construction activity constraints due to train operations, both freight and passenger trains, clearances, modifications to or reconstruction of a temporary at-grade crossing to facilitate construction of the grade separation.

M.	Quantities, Schedule and Estimate

ENGINEER will calculate the quantities for the alternatives, produce a cost estimate, and produce a preliminary project schedule for inclusion into the PROJECT Report.

N.	Project Report (draft and final)

Upon completion of requirements above, a “Screen Check” Draft Project Report (DPR) will prepared. The DPR will summarize the findings of the initial engineering studies. A “Screen Check” DPR will be submitted to the COUNTY PROJECT MANAGER for initial format review. After the “screen check” review, the DPR that includes detailed discussions on each alternative evaluated, including compliance with regional plans will be prepared. The Geometric Layouts, Advance Planning Studies, Initial Site Assessment (ISA), traffic studies, draft environmental document, right of way data sheet, and itemized cost estimates will be included as attachments to this report. This draft document will be presented to the Caltrans Local Assistance, the City of Riverside, the City of Corona, and other stakeholders. The Final PR will incorporate comments from prior reviews and additional information developed during the circulation of the Environmental Document.

O.	Environmental Documentation

For this scope and cost the following assumptions have been made:

Project will involve the construction of a railroad grade separation along Magnolia Avenue at the BNSF crossing.

Project will evaluate one preferred build alternative which is an overhead for Magnolia/BNSF grade separation only.

The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will be the lead agency for NEPA and Riverside County (COUNTY) will be the lead agency for CEQA.

The NEPA document for the project will be a Categorical Exclusion (CE) with technical studies and CEQA documentation will not be required for the project

Following preparation of the technical studies a single build alternative will be agreed upon between Caltrans and the County so that a NEPA CE can be processed

The ENGINEER will perform the following specific scope of work required to complete the environmental documentation for the proposed project.

Environmental Document Project Management, coordination, and meetings

Quality Control: ENGINEER will be responsible for directing and implementing the project’s environmental quality control program.

Environmental Schedule: ENGINEER will prepare a comprehensive environmental process schedule in consultation with County and Caltrans staff. Update and fine-tune the schedule.

Meetings: Attend kickoff meeting and PDT meetings (14 meetings are assumed). Attend meetings in addition to the PDT meetings. It is assumed that up to five (5) additional project meetings are included.

Project Management: This task includes the coordination and management of the environmental efforts. A duration of fourteen months is assumed.

Public Information Meetings: Three public information meetings will be for the proposed project. One at the outset of the project after the build alternative has been developed, and two others at times to be determined by the COUNTY. The meetings will utilize boards that present the project alternative. ENGINEER will assist the COUNTY and Caltrans in organizing and holding the informational meetings. It is assumed that the COUNTY will secure the location for the public meeting. For each meeting a notice will be prepared by ENGINEER for publication in the Riverside Press Enterprise. This notice will be submitted to the COUNTY and Caltrans for review and approval. It is assumed that ENGINEER will coordinate publication of the notice in the Riverside Press Enterprise and that the COUNTY will be responsible for paying the Riverside Press Enterprise directly for the publication cost. Notification in any language other than English is not assumed. ENGINEER will prepare a sign-in sheet, comment cards, and up to three display boards of the project layouts/graphics. In addition, direct mailings to property owners and residents living within 500 feet of the proposed project will be distributed using a mailing list generated and provided by COUNTY. No other direct mailings are assumed.

Preliminary Environmental Study

After receiving a notice to proceed and preliminary layouts from ENGINEER for the preferred alternative, a Caltrans Preliminary Environmental Study (PES) form (November 20, 2007) will be prepared for submittal to County and Caltrans for review.

Technical Studies

All technical studies will be consistent with meeting the requirements of CEQA and NEPA, as well as those of related environmental statutes and regulations. The technical studies will be prepared to cover both related statutory documentation requirements and to support preparation of a joint NEPA/CEQA document required for project approval.

Preparation of all technical analyses and reports will follow local, state, and federal environmental guidelines, primarily consisting of the Caltrans Standard Environmental Reference (SER) website, Caltrans Local Assistance Procedures Manual, local and state CEQA Guidelines, and FHWA Technical Advisory 6640.81 Guidance on Preparing and Processing Environmental and Section 4(f) Documents. The formats to be used for the technical studies will follow the guidance available on the Caltrans SER website as of the date that those studies are initiated.

Historic Property Survey Report

The proposed project improvements will be subject to compliance with Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act. This requires consideration of potential project effects to historic properties including archaeological and historical resources listed in or eligible for listing in the National Register of Historic Places according to criteria listed in 36 CFR800. As of January 1, 2004, cultural resource studies must be prepared and processed in accordance with the Programmatic Agreement among the Federal Highway Administration, the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation, the California State Historic Preservation Officer, and the California Department of Transportation Regarding Compliance with Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act, as it Pertains to the Administration of the Federal-Aid Highway Program In California.

Conduct a records search at the Information Center of the California Historical Resources Information System and through the Sacred Lands File at the Native American Heritage Commission. Establish an Area of Potential Effect (APE) map in consultation with the County and Caltrans for obtaining Caltrans approval. The APE map shall be based on the total anticipated disturbance footprint associated with project activities (e.g., road widening/interchange construction, staging areas, detours, drainage facilities, and parcels containing impacted structures, if any).

Conduct a field survey of the APE for archaeological resources. It is anticipated that an Archaeological Survey Report (Finding of No Archaeological Resources Present) will be prepared.

A qualified architectural historian will conduct a field survey of the proposed project area to record buildings, structures, and historic features through photography and written descriptions. It is anticipated that all structures will be less than 50 years old and that they can be exempted from further evaluation and that an HRER will not be required.

Following completion and approval of the APE and detailed reports discussed above, a summary document (the HPSR) shall be generated. It is anticipated that the proposed project shall result in an HPSR with a finding that no properties requiring evaluation are present within the project’s APE.

Visual Impact Assessment

In accordance with FHWA and the U.S. Department of the Interior guidelines, the visual analysis will be prepared under the direction of a licensed Landscape Architect and based on FHWA’s Visual Impact Assessment for Highway Projects. The existing visual environment and viewshed will be analyzed using available mapping, aerial photos, GIS, and site reconnaissance. Project plans and profiles will be analyzed to identify proposed physical changes to the study area and to aid in the identification of key observer viewpoints.

Key viewpoints (visual quality “sensitive receptors”) will be identified for the proposed project. Visual quality of proposed conditions will be evaluated OF and FROM the key viewpoints. That is, visual quality will be evaluated “OF” the proposed improvements and “FROM” the improved facility toward the viewpoint. It is assumed that up to three key viewpoints will be identified and assessed. These viewpoints will be submitted to Caltrans for approval prior to starting the analysis. FHWA methodology, including the evaluation of unity, intactness, and vividness, will be applied. Mitigation measures, such as finish treatment of structures and sound barriers and plantings, will be recommended, if necessary. Noise mitigation, including walls and/or berms will be included in the analysis if identified in the noise report.

It is assumed that up to two visual simulations will be included

Noise Study Report

Prepare a noise study report evaluating the noise impacts and potential noise abatement/mitigation measures, if any, associated with the proposed project. The report will be prepared in accordance with procedures specified by FHWA in Title 23, Section 772 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) (23 CFR 772) and the Caltrans Traffic Noise Analysis Protocol (Protocol).

Conduct a site visit to identify noise sensitive land uses and other features of the project area relevant to the noise study. A field noise study will be performed to quantify and assess existing noise conditions at the potential noise-sensitive areas. It is estimated that short-term (10 to 15 minutes duration) sound-level data will be collected at up to five (5) representative noise-sensitive locations throughout the area. In addition continuous 24-hour noise monitoring will be conducted at up to one location if a secure measurement location can be identified.

Conduct traffic noise modeling related to the proposed project. Model worstnoisehour noise conditions at representative modeled receiver locations under existing conditions and design-year conditions with and without the proposed project.

Traffic noise impacts of the proposed project under 23CFR772 will be assessed by determining if implementation of the project is projected to result in traffic noise levels under design-year conditions that approach or exceed the FHWA noise abatement criteria or if implementation of the project is predicted to result in a substantial increase in noise at noise-sensitive uses. Evaluate potential construction noise impacts using methods recommended by the U.S. Department of Transportation.

Prepare a noise study report addressing the requirements of 23CFR772 in accordance with guidance in the Protocol and following the noise analysis report format outlined in the Caltrans Technical Noise Supplement (TeNS). Identify the location, height, and extent of noise walls needed to abate noise impacts as needed. It is assumed that any final noise wall designs would be prepared by LAN due to the detailed engineering that is required for the design of any such noise walls.

Natural Environment Study

Conduct a literature search, perform field surveys, and prepare a Natural Environmental Study Minimal Impacts (NES/MI) report analyzing potential impacts to biological resources. The report will be prepared in accordance with Caltrans SER guidance and will conform to the Caltrans NES/MI annotated outline that is available at the time that the NES/MI is initiated. The following tasks will be performed during the preparation of the reports:

Review of Project Information and Applicable Literature

A literature review will be conducted to identify special-status species known or reported from the project area. The literature review will include:

Special status species lists from the California Department of Fish and Game (CDFG) and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS);

Database searches of current versions of the California Natural Diversity Database (CNDDB) and the Online Inventory of the California Native Plant Society (CNPS);

The most recent applicable Federal Register listing package and critical habitat determination for each federally listed Endangered or Threatened species potentially occurring within the project site;

The most recent CDFG Annual Report on the status of California’s listed Threatened and Endangered plants and animals;

Other available biological studies conducted in the vicinity of the project site; and

The approved Western Riverside County Multi Species Habitat Conservation Plan (MSHCP).

Field Evaluation for Biological Resource Constraints

After reviewing relevant information, the project area will be evaluated, with a thorough walkover covering all portions relevant to potential biological resource constraints. Detailed field notes will be compiled including conditions, visible disturbance factors, species, habitats, and more general biological resource issues observed or detected. The site will be evaluated regarding the presence, absence, or likelihood of occurrence for all special status species, habitats, or more general biological resource issues potentially posing a constraint to the project through applicable laws and regulations. The study area is assumed to be the proposed project footprint plus 100 feet (where access is permissible).

This task includes evaluations/determinations for the following potential resource issues:

Habitat Evaluation for Burrowing Owl – The project site lies within the MSHCP survey area for Burrowing Owl. A qualified biologist will perform an evaluation of the potential for Burrowing Owl (Athene cunicularia) to occur. All areas to be evaluated will be examined carefully for habitat characteristics and disturbance factors.

This scope of work assumes that a focused survey for burrowing owl will be required and will cover up to 60 acres. The results of the focused survey for Burrowing Owl will be directly incorporated into the Natural Environment Study.

Jurisdictional Waters Delineation – A qualified biologist will examine all relevant portions of the site and perform a routine-level delineation of the extent of potentially jurisdictional waters under both state and federal regulations. Evaluation for federal wetlands will follow the applicable methods in the 1987 manual from the Corps of Engineers and 2006 Arid West supplement from the Corps of Engineers, and the Rapanos Guidance (2007), along with subsequent supporting materials and applicable regulations, policy, and case law. The study area for this work will include the proposed project footprint along with a 50-foot buffer. The NES will meet the standard requirements for a delineation report in the applicable regions of the Corps of Engineers, California Department of Fish and Game, and Regional Water Quality Control Board. The field determination with the Corps of Engineers and Department of Fish and Game is included.

Technical Report Preparation

A draft NES will be developed based on results of the biological surveys and analysis and will conform to the current Caltrans NES annotated outline, as previously described. The report will describe:

The study methods used in identifying and assessing the biological resources at the project site, the personnel who conducted the studies, contacts made with agencies, and any limitations associated with the study;

The environmental setting including both the biological and physical setting at the project site;

The results, including special-status species present on the site, if any, and a discussion of impacts and mitigation, as necessary; and

The appropriate regulatory requirements and necessary permits, if any.

It is assumed that the NES/MI will be used as the primary method of documentation to obtain a Determination of Biologically Equivalent of Superior Preservation and consistency determination from USFWS and CDFG, if required. No separate detailed analyses related to the DBESP and consistency determination are assumed or included in this scope and cost.

At this time it is not known if permitting (i.e., Section 401 Water Quality Certification, Section 404 permit, or Section 1602 Streambed Alteration Agreement) would be required, or the extent of any such permitting, and processing of permits are not included in this scope of work. If based on the field work performed it is determined that these permits would be required then a scope and cost for the preparation and processing of these permits can be provided in the PS&E phase of work.

Community Impact Assessment

Prepare a Community Impact Assessment. Identify the community impacts on neighborhoods, businesses, and minority and low-income populations, as well as the project’s consistency/compatibility with the existing and future land uses and plans in the area. The community impact analysis will be prepared in accordance with Caltrans Environmental Handbook Volume 4: Community Impact Assessment. Topics to be addressed in the community impact analysis will include social impacts, economic impacts (change in employment and tax base changes), land use/growth (consistency with local plans, development opportunities), farmland, and public services impacts (accessibility and parking, utilities).

The community impact assessment considers how the proposed project activity would affect the people, institutions, neighborhoods, communities, organizations, and larger social and economic systems. The community impact analysis will provide a clear description of the existing conditions, the potential impacts of the project on the community and how the project relates to other development (existing and proposed) in the area. The significance of the identified impacts, and mitigation measures to best avoid the adverse impacts resulting from the project will be identified and discussed, as appropriate.

Existing planning documents will be reviewed and potential beneficial and adverse land use impacts of the proposed project and mitigation measures, if required, will be identified.

Environmental Document (CE with Studies)

For the proposed project it is assumed that the NEPA document to be prepared will be a Categorical Exclusion with technical studies. Railroad grade separations are identified as NEPA Categorical Exclusions under 23 CFR 771.117(d). Railroad grade separations are statutorily exempt from CEQA, as identified in Section 21080.13 of the Public Resources Code and in Section 15282(g) of the CEQA Guidelines. Statutorily exempt projects are excused entirely from the environmental review process and the requirements of CEQA. In addition, all activities performed to support these projects are also included in the exemption. It is assumed that all project components are associated with the railroad grade separation and would be covered under the exemption. Therefore, it is assumed that no CEQA document or documentation will be required for the proposed project.

Statutory Exemption (CEQA)/Categorical Exclusion (NEPA)

A Notice of Exemption (NOE) will be prepared and provided to the COUNTY for approval and submittal to the State Clearinghouse. No additional CEQA documentation beyond the completion of the NOE form is assumed as part of this scope and cost.

Based on the environmental technical studies previously discussed a Categorical Exclusion (CE) will be prepared pursuant to NEPA. Prepare the CE in compliance with the latest format identified on Caltrans Standard Environmental Reference website. In addition, the Categorical Exclusion Checklist will be prepared.

Environmental Commitments Record

An environmental commitments record (ECR) will be prepared in a matrix table format. The ECR will be submitted to the COUNTY and Caltrans in hard copy and electronic form. The ECR will be included with the CE and it is assumed that this document will be reviewed as part of the COUNTY and Caltrans review of the CE.

Environmental Assessment/Finding Of No Significant Impact (Optional NEPA EA/FONSI)

If for some reason a NEPA CE were found to be not appropriate for the proposed project then an Environmental Assessment/Finding of No Significant Impact would be prepared. Under this scenario the previously identified “Environmental Document (CE with Studies)” scope would be replaced with this Section scope of work.

Meetings

Attend kickoff meeting and PDT meetings (20 meetings are assumed). Attend meetings in addition to the PDT meetings. It is assumed that up to five (8) additional project meetings are included.

Public Information Meetings

Three public information meetings will be for the proposed project. One at the outset of the project after the build alternative has been developed, one during the public availability period, and one other at a time to be determined by the COUNTY. The meetings will utilize boards that present the project alternative. ENGINEER will assist the COUNTY and Caltrans in organizing and holding the informational meetings. It is assumed that the COUNTY will secure the location for the public meeting. For each meeting, except the meeting that is conducted during the public availability period, a notice will be prepared by ENGINEER for publication in the Riverside Press Enterprise. It is assumed that the Notice of Availability will include the information regarding the meeting that is held during the public availability period. This notice will be submitted to the COUNTY and Caltrans for review and approval. It is assumed that ENGINEER will coordinate publication of the notice in the Riverside Press Enterprise and that the COUNTY will be responsible for paying the Riverside Press Enterprise directly for the publication cost. Notification in any language other than English is not assumed. ENGINEER will prepare a sign-in sheet, comment cards, and up to three display boards of the project layouts/graphics. In addition, direct mailings to property owners and residents living within 500 feet of the proposed project will be distributed using a mailing list generated and provided by COUNTY. No other direct mailings are assumed.

Draft Environmental Assessment

It is assumed that if a NEPA CE is not agreed upon by Caltrans then the appropriate document for the proposed project will be an Environmental Assessment (EA) followed by a Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI).

A Screencheck Draft EA will be prepared based on the current version of the NEPA-only document annotated outline that is available at the time that the document is initiated. The Screencheck Draft EA will be submitted to the COUNTY and Caltrans for review.

Following the incorporation of comments from the COUNTY and Caltrans the Draft EA will be prepared and submitted for COUNTY and Caltrans review. Following this review any comments will be addressed and a revision workshop will be conducted, if needed. Following the incorporation of comments from the Caltrans NEPA QC review the final Draft EA will be submitted for Caltrans review and approval/concurrence. It is assumed that the project will qualify as a regular and not a complex EA. It is assumed that 30 hard copies and one original of the Final Draft EA will be printed for circulation, including the 15 copies to be submitted to the State Clearinghouse. It is assumed that technical studies will be provided on CD only, except for those copies provided for public review at Caltrans, the County, and the local library. Utilize a distribution list developed with the County and Caltrans for distribution. It is assumed that distribution to agencies will consist of a CD and not hard copies of the document. All other recipients would receive the Notice of Availability only.

Notice of Availability/Notice of Opportunity for Public Hearing

While the final Draft EA is being reviewed by the COUNTY and Caltrans a Notice of EA Availability and Notice of Opportunity for Public Hearing announcing the publication of the EA will be prepared for publication. The notice will also identify the date, time, and location for the public information that is to be held. This notice will be submitted to the COUNTY and Caltrans for review and comment. A public hearing would be held for the project if a request for a public hearing were received in response to the Notice of Opportunity. ENGINEER will coordinate the publication of the Notice in the Riverside Press Enterprise; however, it is assumed that the COUNTY will be responsible for paying the publications directly for the publications. The cost of advertisements is not included in this scope and cost.

Response to Comments

At the close of the public availability period for the Draft EA, review and respond to all comments received. The responses to comments will be forwarded to the County and Caltrans for review and approval prior to making any changes to the EA. It is assumed that no comments requiring new analyses or substantial revisions to existing analyses, or from lawyers, will be received.

Final Environmental Assessment/Finding of No Significant Impact

Upon approval of the responses to comments by the COUNTY and Caltrans, if warranted, revise the EA to respond to the comments, to document the circulation period and coordination, and if any changes to the project have occurred. Also, included will be a Draft Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI). ENVIRONMENTAL SUBCONTRACTORS will submit the Draft Final EA/FONSI to the COUNTY and Caltrans for review. Along with the Draft Final EA/FONSI, the external QA/QC form and environmental document checklist will be prepared and submitted. Following the Caltrans NEPA QC review the Final EA/FONSI will be prepared and submitted to the COUNTY and Caltrans for review. It is assumed that no additional comments will be received.

Environmental Commitments Record

For the project an environmental commitments record (ECR) will be prepared in a matrix table format and included as an appendix in the EA/FONSI.

Federal Register Notice

Prepare a notice for publication in the Federal Register by FHWA to start the NEPA statute of limitations. This notice will be prepared in compliance with the SER and it is assumed that a Draft and Final version of the notice will be prepared and that coordination and publication of the notice will be the responsibility of Caltrans and FHWA.

Should it be necessary for the Environmental Documents be an Environmental Assessment /Finding of No Significant Impact, the Environmental fee will be revised to the alternative fee shown in the fee proposal as an optional service to cover the higher level document.

P.	Value Analysis

SCOPE - Value Analysis (VA) Study to comply with NHS VE mandate and follow the Caltrans VA methodology as outlined in the Chapter 19, "Value Analysis" of the Project Development Procedures Manual (PDPM) and detailed in the Caltrans VA Team Guide and Report Guide – Third Editions, April 2003.

The VA Study is to follow the activities as defined in the Caltrans VA Activity Chart. The list of VA Study participants will be developed by COUNTY and ENGINEER. The study will be five days, in (Date TBD). A pre-study meeting will be scheduled no later than the week prior to the start of the study. Once the Draft report has been reviewed by the project stakeholders, an implementation meeting will be conducted to resolve the disposition of the VA Alternatives presented in the report.

The scope of the work shall include but is not limited to the following:

Provide a qualified, independent Certified Value Specialist (CVS) team leader to lead a VA study in accordance with Caltrans value methodology.

Provide VA study documentation in accordance with the Caltrans VA Report Guide and this task order.

Ensure that applicable data and correspondence, any other relevant information necessary for the VA study is collected, developed and distributed.

Facilitate VA Team Meetings.

It is assumed that the COUNTY will provide the technical team members for the VA Team. It is also assumed that the COUNTY will provide the conference rooms.

VA DELIVERABLES - The VA Team Leaders are responsible for the following:

Develop the draft VA study charter (Attachments A, B and C per the Caltrans Team Guide.

Leading VA Study. Participants should include representatives of COUNTY, Caltrans and ENGINEER, project development team staff, and key outside project stakeholders (local transportation agencies, local government, and permitting agencies).

Complete the Preliminary VA Report with input/review of VA Team and technical reviewers in accordance with the VA Report Guide – Third Edition and with the following items:

A distribution list for the VA reports must be developed with the COUNTY.

Submit Preliminary VA Report in electronic format; no more than two weeks following Initial VA Presentation, as specified in the report distribution list.

Coordinate with Caltrans and COUNTY on the project stakeholders’ responses to the preliminary VA report and prepare for an implementation meeting to resolve the disposition of the VA alternatives, finalize the VA study reportables (costs, performance and value indices).

Submit Final VA Report as specified in Caltrans VA Report Guide – Third Edition. Report should be submitted no more than 3 weeks following VA Final Presentation. Final VA report will be in an electronic copy in PDF format of the entire report and a separate file in excel format of the VA study summary report.

Submit electronic copies of the updated VA study summary reports and updated Executive Summary as needed to document the resolution of conditionally approved alternatives as specified in the Final VA Report.

REPORTS AND/OR MEETINGS - ENGINEER shall submit progress reports, and meet with COUNTY to discuss progress on the study. ENGINEER will schedule and facilitate an implementation meeting.

Q.	Local Planning

ENGINEER will assist the COUNTY in seeking local and regional input through review of the COUNTY General Plan and General Plans of the Cities of Riverside and Corona for the community and support the COUNTY in any public or community association meetings, as defined/requested by the COUNTY

ARTICLE AIV • PROJECT COORDINATION, MEETINGS AND PRESENTATIONS

ENGINEER shall update the COUNTY on the progress to date, work to be accomplished in the next period, and potential problems of a technical nature or forecasted budget/schedule requirement.

ARTICLE AV • PROJECT REPORT AND MAPS

Provide eight sets of the Project Report and associated exhibits maps and plans. Provide electronic version of the report in Microsoft Word format on disk or CD.

ARTICLE AVI • RIVERSIDE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT

FURNISHED MATERIALS/ELEMENTS OF WORK

The COUNTY will be responsible for the following:

Street/highway typical sections, including standard right of way width requirements

Aerial topographic survey mapping, control surveys and right-of-way base mapping

Right-of way unit costs.

Pre-determined information that is available to the COUNTY regarding project concepts, including alignment, underpass verses overhead alternatives, etc. that would focus the ENGINEER’S alignment studies

Plans, studies and other documents that are readily available to the COUNTY that would assist the ENGINEER with the grade separation studies