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If other non - standard design features are identified during the PS &E phase and cannot be made standard per the Highway Design Manual, the consultant shall develop Design Exception Fact Sheets for Caltrans review and approval. 8. Specifications — Specifications shall be prepared and submitted at the following milestones 30% (table of contents only), 60 %, 95% (prefinal) and 100% (final) completion levels. All work within the Caltrans right -of -way shall confirm to the State's Standard Special Provisions (SSP's) in addition to the State's Standard Specifications. Incorporation of the boilerplate City general provisions to the State's Specifications shall be the responsibility of the Consultant. A list of contract pay items with the descriptions, item codes and estimated quantities shall be included in the front of the special provisions. Pay items shall reference the specification section defining the measurement and payment. 9. Cost Estimate — Cost estimates shall be prepared and submitted at each of the milestones along with the plans and specifications. Quantities for all contract pay items shall be substantiated by calculations. Quantity calculations shall be neat and orderly and shall show all sketches, diagrams, and dimensions necessary to allow them to be independently used by field inspectors during construction. The source of unit cost data shall be included. Lump sum items shall include a breakdown of major components along with adequate cost backup justifying the total lump sum cost. 10. Submission Format — PS &E shall be in English units and shall conform to City and Caltrans standards, regulations, policies, manuals, and practices. The Consultant shall provide clear, concise and complete plans. a. Drawing shall be prepared in Microstation format. Submittals shall be 11 "x17" hard copy. Electronic files shall be submitted at the 100% completion level. b. Electronic copies of the specifications and cost estimates shall be submitted in Microsoft Word and Excel format, respectively. c. Cross sections are considered necessary to properly and accurately design the improvements and to accurately establish the earthwork volumes and extent of construction. Cross sections shall be prepared at a scale and frequency approved by Caltrans and the City. The cut and fill quantities shall be computer generated and shall be included with the cross sections. The cross sections shall be provided to the City at the same time as the final plans, which will both be made available in a separate document to potential bidders. 15