Exhibit A Scope of Services and Deliverables West Swan River Bridge Approaches

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1 Exhibit A Scope of Services and Deliverables West Swan River Bridge Approaches PROJECT OVERVIEW S.P is on T.H. 73 in St. Louis County. The project includes replacement of existing Bridge #9262 over the W. Swan River and roadway approach grading. The bridge plan for the replacement bridge will be designed and submitted separately by State bridge office. The District has developed a staff approved layout for the project, preliminary construction limits and preliminary cross sections. The geometric design takes into account that the proposed bridge will be constructed on existing horizontal alignment. Final design work will include a detour plan for the construction of the bridge and associated approach grading. The proposed project consists of the following work: Approach grading (Beg. Ref. Pt to End Ref. Pt ) Pavement replacement Guardrail design Drainage final design Erosion control, turf establishment, storm water pollution prevention plan (SWPPP) Bridge approach panels (E8 Special details) Detour plans Traffic control plans and pavement marking plans Coordination with District 1 Functional Groups, State Bridge Office, and other State Specialty Offices. Other items will include utility coordination, Traffic Management Plans (TMP), cost estimates and.600 item special provisions. Contractor deliverables will include quality control management, project management, 30%, 60%, 90%, 95% and final detail design plans, SWPPP, Traffic Management Plan, unique.600 item special provisions, and construction cost estimates at 30%, 60%, 90%, 95% and final plan. State will provide all survey information, Digital Terrain Model (DTM), staff approved geometric layout, preliminary cross sections, preliminary and final bridge plans, pavement recommendation and Material Design Recommendation (MDR). PROJECT MANAGEMENT (Source Code 1010) Project Management will include work necessary for the effective communication and coordination of the project with team members. Project manager will work with team members to deliver completed project tasks on time, within budget, and in accordance with State and Federal laws, rules, and regulations. See Task 2 and 3 for additional meetings. 1.0 Project Management and Administration Monthly Budget and Billing (Invoice and Status Report): Invoices will be accompanied by a cover letter explaining the general status of the project, including at a minimum the work completed to date, the anticipated remaining efforts and required schedule changes; progress report form Weekly Update to the State's Project Manager: On a weekly basis, the Contractor's Project Manager will update the State's Project Manager with a conference call with regards to the status of the project schedule, budget and general status/progress. 1.1 Work Plan and Schedule The Contractor's Project Manager will update and maintain a project schedule on a bi-weekly basis. 1

2 The project schedule will be based upon the State's P6 Schedule. Biweekly schedule updates will be provided to the State's Project Manager. 1.2 Kick-off Meeting The Kick-off meeting will establish communications protocol and discuss the project schedule and will be held at the District Headquarters in Duluth. The Contractor will receive available existing information from the State. See other sections for additional meetings. 1.3 Quality Control Management A Contractor team member will be assigned the title of quality assurance/control manager and have the responsibility of reviewing submittals, prior to submittal, in compliance with the State Quality Management Process (QMP). The basic format for quality certification will be checking, back checking, and verifying format in accordance with State's Design-Bid-Build Quality Management Process. Refer to for further information. 1.4 Deliverables State's Deliverables: 1. Review and respond to submittals. 2. Coordinate internal reviews. 3. Provide copies of project correspondences and project information. 4. Attend meetings. 5. Approve deliverables. 6. Monitor quality control. 7. P6 schedule and updating. 8. Early Notification Memo 9. Approved Scoping Document 10. Survey data 11. File naming convention guidance and file directory structure guidance. 12. Approved layout. 13. Materials Design Recommendation (MDR). Contractor's Deliverables: 1. Schedule and attend meetings. 2. Weekly update meeting or conference call with State's Project Manager. 3. Prepare meeting agendas and minutes. 4. Prepare and submit monthly progress and status reports. 5. Maintain project schedule, and provide updates to the State's Project Manager. 6. Provide timely copies of critical correspondences and project issue data. 7. Provide Quality Assurance/ Quality Control (QA/QC) on project deliverables and submit project QA/QC certification. 8. Submit electronic project files on CD at the project completion (following file naming convention and file directory structure). 2.0 UTILITY COORDINATION (Source Code 1195) Utility coordination will include tasks necessary to be in compliance with MnDOT s 2013 Utilities Manual and applicable State Statutes. This includes but is not limited to Gopher State-One Call contacts and preparing and distributing letters and plans, meetings and individual utility contacts. 2.1 Step 2: Prepare preliminary utility plans and tabulations showing inplace public and private utilities located within the proposed construction limits. Follow QC checks on utility file. The preliminary utility plans and tabulations will include the following: List of utility owners within the project. Plan view of inplace utilities showing location, size and type of facility (if known). Distinction between overhead and buried utility lines. Voltage of power lines greater than 15 kv. 2

3 Tabulation of inplace utilities showing the location (indicated by station and offset from the roadway alignment used in the final construction plan), the utility facility owner, and the size and type of facility in the project area. 2.2 Step 3: Upon completion of the construction limits, submit a Utility Coordination Letter to each utility company of discovered utilities two to three (2-3) weeks prior to Utility Information Meeting; attached will be 20-45% plan set. Follow QC checks on letter and attached materials. Required plan sheets are listed below. Gather potential easement information from utility owners. Utility plans and tabulations should be back-checked. Utility Plan sheets will include the following: Title sheet General layout Typical sections Preliminary utility tabulations Topography, construction plans, and removal plans showing preliminary construction limits and existing utility facilities 2.3 Step 4: Arrange and conduct a preliminary Utility Information Meeting for the purpose of informing utility owners about the project. Participants review and discuss the utility information plans. Distribute meeting minutes to all participants. 2.4 Step 5: Revise utility plans and tabulations based upon comments from the State and utility owners: Indicate the effect in the tabulation for each utility identified (leave as, adjust, relocate, or remove) based on project construction limits, grading changes, and project utility information. 2.5 Step 6: Submit a Utility Design Letter to each utility company of discovered utilities two to three (2-3) weeks prior to the Utility Design Meeting. Follow QC checks on let and attached materials. Include information to utility owners regarding project changes and major updates to utility information. Utility tabulations and plans (if major changes) will be back-checked. Utility plan sheets will include the following: Title sheet General layout Typical sections Updated utility tabulations with potential conflicts identified. Topography, construction plans, and removal plans showing construction limits and existing utility facilities Intersection details 2.6 Step 7: Utility Design Meeting with MnDOT Utility Agreements and Permits Unit and the Construction Group is not required for this project. 2.7 Step 8: Request utility owners to submit detailed plans, schedules and estimates using Request for Relocation Letter. Utilities are to submit relocation plans using the Red/Green/Brown Marking system. Red marks indicate facilities to be removed or put out of service; Green marked facilities will remain in place; and, Brown marks indicate proposed facilities. This step may require additional follow-up if utility owners are unresponsive/unfamiliar with the MnDOT process, or the project is very complicated. 2.8 Step 9: A follow-up Utility Design Meeting is not required for this project. 2.9 Step 10: Conduct 90-Day GSOC prior to letting. Submit a Utility Verification and Information Letter to each identified utility owner, no more than 90 days prior to the submission of final plans to MnDOT Central Office, along with a final plan consisting of a title sheet, construction plan sheets, profiles, construction staging, utility tabulations, in place utility plan sheets, and cross sections. One copy will also be submitted to the State s Utility Agreements Office. Responses from utility companies will be copies to the State s Project Manager and the Utility Agreements Plan 3

4 Step 11: The State will review utility relocation plans and schedule to ensure they address all project conflicts and meet Utility Accommodation Policy. Coordinate review with construction. Assist permitting office with utility agreements and reimbursement. This will be the State s Utility Agreements and Permits Unit. Contractor is not required to participate in this activity Step 12: Add proposed utility relocation locations to plans, profiles and cross sections for any proposed relocation information if the information is furnished prior to completion of the plans. Final QC check on utility plans and tabulations The State will add utility special provisions to the contract that will require mutual coordination between the utility owner and the Construction Contract including utility contact information. Contractor is not required to participate in this activity Deliverables State s Deliverables: 1. Utility permitting process. 2. Gopher state one call and utility survey (step 1) 3. Send out notice and orders to utility companies (steps 13 and 14). 4. Available existing utility information. 5. Single set of consolidate plan comments 6. Utility Design Meetings Contractor s Deliverables: 1. Gophers State One call documentation. 2. Coordination Letters and attachments. 3. Utility Plans and Tabulations. 4. One Utility Coordination Meeting agendas, materials and minutes. 5. Phone log documentation. 6. Project Manager utility certification. 7. Meeting minutes 3.0 DETAIL DESIGN PLANS (SOURCE CODE 1250) This task includes development of final detailed design plan for the project. Contractor will be required to provide work using Microstation Corridor Modeler. The final road plans will also be consistent with any findings and recommendations identified in the Project Documentation and in accordance with Federal and State laws, rules, and regulations Permitted. 3.1 Construction Plans Each construction Plan set will consist of, but is not limited to, the following sheets, and not necessarily in the order listed below: a) Title Sheet Contains the location map, signature block, sheet index, project data, station equations, traffic data, and station-reference point comparison. b) General Layout (1" = 200' Max.) A layout of the project showing the plan sheet layout and sheet numbers for reference. c) Statement of Estimated Quantities (SEQ) Tabulation showing State's standard pay item numbers, item descriptions, and quantity of materials needed to complete the project. Columns will exist for referencing the individual item's tabulation. Notes will be included where necessa1y for clarification. The SEQ will require separation of quantities by funding source type. Pay items shall be consistent with the State's Trns*port pay item list. d) Soils and Construction Notes and Standard Plates Notes covering special requirements and critical information contained in the Materials Design

5 5 Recommendation will be listed as well as any other special construction requirements and District-provided notes that have been identified. State Standard Plates used on this project will also be listed on this sheet. e) Quantity Charts (Tabulations) Detailed quantity breakdown by station or station range of most items contained in the Statement of Estimate Quantities (SEQ). Tabulations will separate or note different funding sources. f) Public Utility Tabulations Detailed breakdown of existing utilities located within the project limits. This tabulation is required to have the following columns: Station, Location, Inplace Facility Description, Owner, Remarks, and Adjust, Relocate, or Leave As Is. (See Task 2.0) g) Typical Sections Typical sectional views of the existing and proposed roadway will be shown for the length of the project. The sections will be consistent with the Materials Design Recommendation and the CATEX. Surface type will be shown. h) Miscellaneous Details Any details necessary for the construction of unique or non-standard elements identified during detail design including plans for bridge approach panels. i) Standard Plan Sheets State Standard Plan Sheets will be included as needed to supplement the construction details in the plan. The State will provide electronic copies of any District-Modified Standard Plan Sheets j) Alignment Plan & Tabulation Detailed plans of the existing, proposed and temporary bypass alignments to be used for construction. The alignment plan will be combined with the Construction Plan Sheets or prepared as a separate plan for clarity. k) Removal Sheets (1"= 50') Detailed plans of the project providing information on the location of removal of pavement, sidewalk, drainage, etc. 1) Road Connection and Entrance Details Detailed plan layouts and charts showing grades, radii, widths, cross slope and construction details. m) Construction Plan Sheets (1"= 50') Detailed plans of the project providing information on the location of items such as roadways, shoulders, radii, turn lanes, acceleration lanes, driveways, curb and gutter, accessible sidewalks and curb ramps, tapers, right-of-way, railroad property, easements, obliterations, station equations, fencing, traffic barrier, etc. n) Construction Profile Sheets (1"= 50') Detailed plans of the project providing vertical construction information and related items such as utility crossings, grading grade, subsurface grades, special ditch grades, intersection locations, etc. o) Superelevation Plan Detailed plans of the proposed superelevation (as needed). The superelevation plan will be combined with the Construction Plan Sheets, combined with the Drainage Plan Sheets, or prepared as a separate plan for clarity. p) Drainage and Erosion Control/ SWPPP Plans - see Task 4.0 q) Traffic Control Plans- see Task 5.0 r) Signing Plans - see Task 5.0

6 s) Striping Plans- see Task t) Cross-Section Sheets Cross-Section Sheets as needed for reconstruction areas turn lanes, culverts and profile grade col1ection areas. Prepare cross-sections as needed to show drainage and special features. Cross sections will include existing ground line, proposed roadway template, grading grade, existing and proposed utilities, existing and proposed culverts, existing and proposed storm sewer, existing and proposed right-of-way, temporary easements, entrance slopes, subgrade corrections, unsuitable soil removal, rock lines and topsoil placement. 3.2 Plan Format The format of the Road/Construction Plans will comply with the State's current design concepts and practices. Each plan sheet will have a sheet specific legend. Sheets contained in the Road/Construction Plans and cross-sections will be submitted to State in Microstation Version 8i or other version as approved by the State Project Manager. The Plan will be in compliance with the State CADD Standards Manual. Electronic Project design information will be in Microstation and Geopak format. Upon completion of this Project or Termination of this contract, the electronic project files become the property of the State of Minnesota, Department of Transportation and will be submitted on a CD-ROM, portable USB device, or uploaded to the Department's FTP server or ProjectWise system. Plans submitted for reviews will be delivered in a pdf format. The 95% design title sheet will be on an 11" x 17 sheet of vellum. The I00% plan will be submitted in PDF format. Plan review meetings will be held at the State District One office in Duluth at the 60% and 90% plan reviews. 3.3 Plan Review and Approval The Road/Construction Plans will be submitted for review and approval at the following stages of development: a) Preliminary Design (30% Complete) Contractor will submit for district review a preliminary design including roadway alignment, superelevations, profile, cross sections, final construction limits and limits of disturbance, typical sections, existing utilities and anticipated utility conflicts, detour plan, final hydraulic features, final guardrail design. b) Intermediate Design (60% Complete) The Contractor will submit the 60% plan in a pdf format showing existing topography and utility plans, roadway plan sheets, drainage plans, typical sections, pavement marking and preliminary utility relocations. At 60% plan, typical sections should be final. Prior to submittal of the 60% plan, the Contractor will perform enhanced internal quality control review process (QA/QC review) of design components, including a Discipline Coordination Review meeting. Scan and electronically file documentation of quality control checks and resolutions. Including 60% Review Checklist and FGR/ITR/ICR Review forms. The State's District staff will complete review and comment on this submittal within 10 working days of the submittal date. The State will provide a single set of consolidated comments. Resolved comments will be incorporated into the 90% plan submittal. Contractor will meet with State Project Manager and staff in the Duluth office to review the 60% comments. No more than 2 Contractor staff will attend the meeting. c) Final Design (90% Complete) The Contractor will submit the 90% plan in a pdf format of the proposed Final Design Plans

7 3.4 Deliverables State's Deliverables 1. Typical entrance and road connection detail sheet(s). 2. District-modified standard plan sheets. 7 for State's Review and Comment. The 90% submittal by the Contractor is what the Contractor would consider final biddable plans. Selected sheets will be sent to Central Office for preparation of any necessary Agreements. Prior to submittal of the 90% plan, the Contractor will perform enhanced internal quality control review process (QA/QC review) of design components, including a Discipline Coordination Review meeting. Scan and electronically file documentation of quality control checks and resolutions. Including 90% Review Checklist and FGR/ITR/ICR Review Forms. The State's District staff will complete review and comment on this submittal within ten (10) working days of the submittal date. The State will provide a single set of consolidated comments. Resolved comments will be incorporated into the 95% plan submittal. Contractor will meet with State Project Manager and staff in the Duluth office to review the 90% comments. No more than 2 Contractor staff will attend the meeting. d) Final Design (95% Complete) Upon making the revisions from the 90% District One submittal, the Contractor will submit two signed and certified set of bond prints with two copies of the vellum title sheet. The original signed and certified prints will be submitted to the State's Central Office Project Delivery Section by the State's District Office for review and approval. Prior to submittal of the 95% plan, the Contractor will perform enhanced internal quality control review process (QA/QC review) of design components, including a Discipline Coordination Review meeting. Scan and electronically file documentation of quality control checks and resolutions. The State's District staff will complete review and comment on this submittal within ten (10) working days of the submittal date. The State will provide a single set of consolidated comments. Resolved comments will be incorporated into the ce1tified Construction Plan and submitted by District One to the State Central Office Project Delive1y Section. The State Central Office Project Design Service Unit will make a final review and comment on the certified Construction Plan. The Contractor will resubmit the plans. Contractor should assume one meeting with State staff in St. Paul to review comments. Resolved comments will be incorporated into the 100% plan e) Final Design (100% Complete) Upon making the revisions requested by Central Office Design Liaison Unit, the Contractor will submit new signed and certified sheets, as necessary. Prior to submittal of any revised plan sheets for the 100% plan, the Contractor will perform enhanced internal quality control review process (QA/QC review) of design components, including a Discipline Coordination Review meeting. Scan and electronically file documentation of quality control checks and resolutions. The Contractor will submit the 100% plan in PDF format to District Staff. An electronic copy of the project's Geopak design files (.gpk) and each sheet in Microstation format and PDF format will be submitted. One (1) copy of the design computations and quantity calculations will also be submitted.

8 3. Right of Way (ROW) file in Microstation DGN format. 4. District specific plan details. 5. Set of roadway as-builts from the original grading plan (if available) 6. Single set of consolidated plan comments 7. Meeting attendance Contractor's Deliverables: 1. 30% design 2. 60% plan submittal (including final construction staging layout) 3. 90% plan submittal % plan submittal % plan submittal 6..KMZ file of project alignments 7. Geopak design files (.GPK) 8. Microstation design files (.DGN) 9. Surface shape models in TIM, TIN or XML format for bottom of cut, grading grade, top of base, and finished grade. 10. Design computations and quantity computations. 11. QA/QC documentation. (Including signed 30/60/90 Review Checklists and signed FGR/ITR/ICR Review Forms). 12. Meeting attendance 4.0 DRAINAGE, CULVERT, TEMPORARY EROSION/SEDIMENT CONTROL, PERMANENT TURF ESTABLISHMENT PLANS, PERMIT EXHIBITS AND SWPPP PLAN SHEET (Source Code 1257) 4.1 Final Hydraulic recommendations including all drainage calculations. It is anticipated that hydraulic recommendations for this project will include 2 entrance culverts and an appropriate system to handle the run off from the bridge if needed. 4.2 Drainage Chart (Tabulation) Show the type, size, location, and proposed construction impact of inplace drainage culverts and structures within the project limits. The tabulation will show the removals, salvages, reinstalls, linings, extensions, etc. of pipes, culverts, drainage structures. Also included in the tabulation will be new culverts and drainage structure information including type, size, lengths, class of pipe, excavation, and bedding. Contractor will use District 1 example drainage plans. For any storm sewer design, the contractor shall use Geopack Drainage however, the use of Geopak drainage charts for Plan sheets are not acceptable. Number all structure as they were numbered in the previous grading plan if at all possible (for ease of review). If not possible, begin numbering structure from west to east, or south to north (i.e., CB 1, CB 2, MH 3, etc.) and carry numbering throughout. When multiple trunk highways are involved, begin numbering structures from the lowest TH number (i.e., start numbering from TH 27, then TH 73, then TH 286, etc.), then continue numbering on next trunk highway. If during the development of the project (after the initial numbering of the entire project) the hydraulics calculation indicates an additional structure is needed, a structure can be added using the structure nearest and adding a suffix A, B or C (i.e., MH 24B). 4.3 Drainage Plan Sheets (1 = 50 Ft) to be combined with construction plans. Show proposed culverts, aprons, other drainage structures, labeling features size, material type, and structure number if applicable. Place flow arrows on all features as well as direction of overland flow throughout the drainage plan sheets. Label any pubic waters within 200 feet of the 8

9 limits of disturbance. Label any pipes crossing that are 48 inches or greater with 2-year, 50-year and 100-year flow rates along with corresponding anticipated headwater elevations. 4.4 Proposed Drainage Tabulation A list of the location, type, size, length, inlet and outlet elevations, grade, class, alternative pipe types, erosion control, excavation, and bedding for each proposed pipe and structure. The tabulations will also include quantities associated with box culvert/bridge construction. The format of the drainage tabulation shall match the format of the District 1 example drainage tabulation provided. 4.5 For temporary erosion/sediment control items, show the location and type of temporary erosion control devices that will be used to control project runoff and sediment during construction. Incorporate redundant BPM s where potential for earth disturbances and stormwater can flow to a surface water (as defined by the MPCA stormwater permit). The Best Management Practices will be consistent with the CATEX and comply with Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA), Department of Natural Resources (DNR), Corp of Engineers (COE) and National Pollution Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit requirements. Erosion control will be developed in conjunction with District One Water Resources personnel. Provide any calculations required by the NPDES permit. 4.6 For permanent erosion/sediment control items, show the locations and types of permanent turf establishment in areas of construction disturbance and permanent erosion control devices that comply with MPCA Best Management Practices (BMP s). Erosion control will be developed in conjunction with District One Water Resources personnel. Provide any calculations required by the NPDES permit. 4.7 Drainage, Erosion Control and Turf Establishment Plan Sheets, estimates, and any additional special provisions needed for proposed drainage construction. Develop preliminary erosion control plan for the State s review and comment. 4.8 Meet with the State s District Water Resources staff to coordinate usage of BMPs, and identify pay item breakdowns, and any additional special provisions. Prepare drainage, erosion control and turf establishment plans and SWPPP. The plan will include notes, symbols and abbreviations of Best Management Practices being applied to control project runoff during construction. Prepare tabulations that summarize the drainage, erosion control and turf establishment items and their locations. Provide any calculations required for BMP s by the MPCA to satisfy the NPDES permit. 4.9 Design, tabulate, and create the plan sheets for any infiltrations ponds/basins/swales or other water quality devices that may be required to meet the water quality conditions of the NPDES permit Submit erosion control plans at 30%, 60%, 90%, 95% and 100% completion with construction plans (Task 3.1) Verify that all utility conflicts with culverts and storm sewers are resolved and tabulated in the utility relocation tabulations Deliverables State s Deliverables: 1. Standard district SWPPP template for consultant use. 2. Hydrinfa listing of drainage structures in the project 9

10 3. Preliminary Hydraulic recommendations which will include the location and the existing conditions of the inplace culverts and storm sewer within the project limits and a general description of what type of repairs/replacements are anticipated. 4. Single set of consolidate plan comments. 5. Any available Special Provisions from the District 1 Water Resources library for recommended drainage items. 6. District 1 Water Resources most recent repair guidelines 7. Set of drainage as-builts from the original grading plan (if available) Contractor s Deliverables: 1. Final hydraulic recommendations including all drainage calculations 2. 30%, 60%, 90%, 95% and 100% plan submittals 3. QA/QC documentation. 4. NPDES Permit Application 5. Permit coordination 5.0 TRAFFIC CONTROL / DETOUR, SIGNING & STRIPING PLANS (see work item for Source Code) 5.1 Traffic Control / Detour plans (Source Code 1254) All work required for detailed plans, notes, and tabulations will be prepared showing the location of signs, barriers, and striping necessary to detour traffic around the project area. Plans and notes will be consistent with the Minnesota Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MMUTCD), Manual for Temporary Traffic Control Zone Layouts, and State District One practices. The plan sheets will contain tabulations showing the description and estimated quantity of traffic control devices. Contractor will also prepare the Transportation Management Plan (TMP) for approval by the State. Provide internal coordination meetings, project coordination with the State's District staff, and communications as necessary. Submit temporary traffic control plans and tabulations at 30%, 60%, 90%, 95% and I00% completion with construction plans (see Task 3.0). Perform internal quality control review of design components, including Discipline Coordination Review meeting, prior to each plan submittal for the State's review. Scan and electronically file documentation of quality control checks and resolutions. 5.2 Signing Plans (1" = 50') (Source Code 1255) Contractor will prepare signing plans for the replacement of all permanent signing that would will be impacted by construction. Based on the project limits, this includes 8 permanent signs. All signs should be included in the Pavement Marking plan rather than a standalone plan. 5.3 Striping Plans (1" = 50') Plans (Source Code 1255) Detailed plans, notes, and tabulations will be prepared showing the permanent pavement markings. The plan will include the applicable State Pavement Marking Typicals found on the State Traffic Engineering website and plan sheets showing permanent pavement markings on the roadway alignment. Plans and notes will be consistent with the Minnesota Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices, Chapter 7 of the MnDOT Traffic Engineering Manual, and State District One practices. The State will provide the recommendation for the pavement marking materials. Striping plans will be combined with striping plans where applicable. The striping plan will be combined with the signing plan sheets or prepared as a separate plan for clarity. 10

11 5.4 Deliverables: State's Deliverables 1. Typical details 2. Pavement marking materials type 3. Single set of consolidated plan comments 4. Detour Route 5. Meeting attendance Contractor's Deliverables: 1. 30% plan submittal % plan submittal % plan submittal % plan submittal % plan submittal. 6. Microstation design files (.DGN) 7. Design computations and quantity computations. 8. QA/QC documentation. 9. Meeting attendance 6.0 ROADWAY SPECIAL PROVISIONS (Source Code 1297) The Contractor will prepare special provisions for any Contractor written unique items (.600) on the project not covered in the current MnDOT Standard Specifications for Construction. Each provision will follow the standard format and contain a description, materials, construction requirements, method of measurement, and basis of payment for each item. 6.1 Deliverables State's Deliverables: 1. Example standard format for special provisions. Contractor's Deliverables: 1. Draft Contractor written unique item Special Provisions at 90% submittal Word format. 2. Final Contractor written unique Special Provisions at 95% submittal in Word format. 7.0 CONSTRUCTION COST ESTIMATE (Source Code 1250) The Consultant will submit the Engineer s Construction Cost Estimate for each Phase based on quantities with the 30%, 60%, 90% and 95% submittal. The cost estimates will use the latest cost data available. The estimates must be submitted electronically in an Excel format with working formulas. The 95% submittal will also include a separate file detailing costs of incidental and lump sum items. 7.1 Deliverables State s Deliverables: 1. Funding source information for cost estimate splits. 2. Example cost estimating spreadsheet Contractor s Deliverables: 1. 30%, 60%, 90% and 95% cost estimates 2. Cost estimate splits for any agreements 8.0 WETLAND DELINEATION AND PERMITTING (Source Code 1082) This task includes delineating wetlands, obtaining wetland permits (USACE and WCA approval), and MnDNR Public Waters Work Permit for the project. 11

12 12 Contractor will delineate wetlands and aquatic resources within the project area per the 1987 U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Wetland Delineation Manual; Northcentral and Northeast Regional Supplement, regulatory guidance, and WCA standards and Guidance for Submittal of Delineation Reports to the St. Paul District Army Corps of Engineers and Wetland Conservation Act Local Government Units in Minnesota (Public Notice Date of 4/25/13). Initial coordination will establish communications protocol, confirm delineation methodology, and discuss the project schedule. The Contractor will receive available existing information from the State. Contractor is responsible for doing the Level 2 wetland delineations for the project including preparation of a wetland delineation report and work necessary to obtain concurrence/approval for the level 2 wetland type and boundary delineation from the appropriate regulatory agencies. For the purposes of this contract, the study area will be defined as everything within the existing Right of Way along the highways listed above between the reference posts given, unless otherwise noted. Contractor s field delineation will include: Recording the locations of each Level 2 wetland boundary point, photo point, and sampling point with a sub-foot accurate GPS Unit. Complete at least one sampling transect per delineated wetland, and one wetland data point for wet ditches, or alternate methodology agreed to prior to starting field work. Acquire one photo for each wetland sampling point. Uploading and post-processing GPS data. Convert and export shapefiles (wetland boundaries, sampling points, photo points, and wetland assessment area polygon) to CAD format as necessary, and supply State ASCII file in St. Louis County Central Coordinate System. (Feet) Contractor will complete a wetland delineation report per the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers standards and Wetland Conservation Act (WCA) standards. Delineation report to include the following sections: Cover/Title Page Background/Introduction Methods of Determination Wetland Results/Findings in Table format Conclusion/Recommendations Additional Information (References Cited) Wetland Determination Data Forms Maps Depicting Surveyed Wetland Boundaries and labeling including Township - Section - Range, Public Waters, and other aquatic features. Photographs from each wetland sampling point Climatic data Contractor will: Submit draft wetland delineation report to State s Project Manager for review. Revise draft wetland delineation report based on comments received from State, and provide final copy for State signature. Complete Wetland Conservation Act/ United States Army Corps of Engineers (WCA/USACE) Joint Notification Form for Boundary/Type concurrence. Coordinate Technical Evaluation Panel (TEP) meeting setup for review of wetland boundaries/types (if requested by State). Attend one (1) TEP meeting in support of boundary/type application approval. Prepare meeting minutes for TEP meeting. Complete and submit draft WCA/USACE Joint Permit Application for S.P for State review. Revise draft WCA/USACE Joint Permit Application based on State comments. Submit WCA/USACE Joint Permit Application for approval.

13 Revise WCA/USACE per WCA/USACE comments. Facilitate wetland permit coordination Prepare and Submit MnDNR Public Waters Work Permit. The actual permit application will need to be submitted and approved for Federal and State permitting and wetland banking requirements. The general coordination will involve gathering and transmitting information to the Corps of Engineers outside of the items listed above. 8.1 Contractor Deliverables: Draft Wetland Delineation Report and Data Files Final Wetland Delineation Report and Data Files Wetland Permit application Up to 2 meetings (Initial, and TEP Level 2 field review/ Pre-application) 9.0 PROJECT SCHEDULE 30% Plan April 5, % Plan May 17 th, % Plan July 12 th, % Plan Aug. 9 th, 2019 Turn-In Sept. 5 th,