Item 13 - SR-55/Ritchey Street Water Improvements

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Prior to the Contractor beginning any work within the Ricoh Company property, SCE will perform preliminary grading of the area in the vicinity of the bore pit which will include removing the berm and trees. Once the bore and jack operation is completed, SCE will relocate the overhead power lines. The Bore and Jack Contractor/subcontractor will need to coordinate with SCE's contractor for their access to their easement area adjacent to the Route 55 Freeway. SCE's contractor may be installing the concrete foundations for the future relocated power poles while the bore and jack construction is occurring. CONSTRUCTION AND INSPECTION SERVICES Consultant shall provide qualified personnel to perform construction management, inspection and construction administration services which serve as an extension of City staff to assist in the overall delivery for the three abovementioned projects Ritchey St Water Main Relocation Project No. 19- 6438, SA-7 Pressure Reducing Station Relocation Project No. 19-6439 and SR-55 Water Crossing Relocation Project No. 19-6440. The tasks to manage construction and ensure the work to be completed in accordance with the contract documents, project closeout and warranty phase shall include, but not limited to: A. PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND COORDINATION. The Consultant shall be fully responsible for the overall management and coordination for the project, which may include, but is not limited to coordination meeting with design Consultant to transition all documentation, project pre -construction, field, weekly development team/construction meetings, liaison with contractors, affected agencies, and utility companies. Additionally, the Consultant will be required to attend a minimum of four (4) public meetings, which will be organized and run by the Ciyt and Consultant. Review construction schedule, including activity sequences and duration, schedule of submittals and schedule of delivery for products with long lead-time. Update the project schedule as required showing current conditions and revisions required by actual progress. Prepare progress report and schedule, ensure all required permits to be obtained and all applicable fees to be paid. The Consultant shall be responsible for review of completeness and quantity of all required shop drawings, product data, samples and other submittals ("Submittals"). Shall transmit the Submittals to City staffing for review and approval, and shall establish and implement procedures for expediting the processing and approval of Submittals. Shall conduct comprehensive evaluation of change order requests, provide independent estimates, render recommendations and assist in claim resolution. Shall regularly monitor and report on the status of the Project Construction Budget on a monthly basis, indicating actual costs for completed activities and work in progress, and indicating estimates for uncompleted work. Report should identify variances between actual and budgeted or estimated costs, and shall advise the City whenever it appears that the Actual Construction Cost has exceeded, or will exceed, the Project Construction Budget for the entire Project or any Project Component. B. PROJECT ADMINISTRATION. Prior to the start of the project, the Consultant shall be responsible for conducting a bid analysis to determine the lowest responsible bidder for the project and obtain certificates of insurance, performance bond and "New Vendor Packet" requirements. This includes verifying that all sub -contractors have a valid City Business License. Shall monitor and enforce prevailing wage forms and requirements for conformance to the prevailing wage rates on a weekly basis. Shall verify that all Trade personnel listed in the daily log are also listed in the certified payroll and shall conduct weekly employee interviews, one for each trade, and submit City of Santa Ana RFP 21-066 Page Al-4