Item 22 - Approve Adjustments & CIP Amendment, & Agreements with Mark Thomas, So Cal Regional Rail Authority (SCRRA), the U.S. Department of Transportation, & Caltrans for the Santa Ana Boulevard Grade Separation Project (No. 26-6718)

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EXHIBIT 2 plans on bond paper and the latest construction cost estimate with each submittal (35%, 65%, 95%, 100%, and Final). Consultant shall submit(3) sets of specifications (beginning with the 65%submittal).Paper submittals shall be accompanied by electronic copies (PDF and WORD files) of submittals. The final submittal shall include one (1) set of 24-inch x 36-inch original signed/sealed plans on bond paper, one (1) set of signed/sealed final specifications, appendices, bid form, construction cost estimate, and electronic files as described herein. G. Bidding Phase Support Assist the City in providing clarification and prepare information to be used in addenda as needed for questions that may arise during the bidding process. City shall prepare and make available to plan holders any required addenda. Attend the pre-bid meeting and assist the City with bid evaluations and recommendation of bid award. H. Conformed Plans and Specifications Prepare conformed plans and specifications for use in constructing the project. The conformed plans and specifications shall reflect changes made during bidding and shall be noted as a revision to the final design plans. 8. RAILROAD & STRUCTURAL DESIGN A. Railroad & Bridge Design Bridge plans shall be prepared in accordance with the Caltrans Bridge Design Details Manual, Bridge Design Aids Manual, Bridge Memos to Designers, Division of Structures current edition, and SCRRA standards and design manuals. Consultant shall prepare a concept submittal package as required under SCRRA Grade Separation Projects. The submittal package shall include the proposed plan, elevation, and typical sections of the proposed grade separation showing bridge width and location within the OCTA right-of- way. The submittal package shall also include existing and proposed track lay-outs and any proposed shooflies and construction phasing that shall impact SCRRA facilities or operations.Consultant shall prepare the Structures Memorandum bridge type report and the bridge general plan to comply with the most current SCRRA, AREMA, and CPUC guidelines. The memorandum shall state recommendations for retaining wall types, as required. Consultant shall submit to the City and SCRRA for review and approval. The bridge type report shall include a discussion of foundation and falsework requirements, seismic and aesthetic considerations, traffic handling requirements and alternatives, and construction cost and staging. In addition, Consultant shall develop an order-of-magnitude construction cost estimate in a format to be specified by the City. Anticipated construction methods shall be identified in the Type Selection process and coordinated with the project geometry. Consultant shall submit Type Selection documents to the City and SCRRA for review and approval. Consultant shall discuss, review, and coordinate the bridge type and retaining wall type selections with the City and SCRRA. These discussions shall include pros and cons for each structure type being considered, including construction costs, schedule, constructability issues, maintenance, and aesthetics.