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Construction Dewatering We will not include specific construction dewatering plans, as that is a contractor’s means and methods item. However, we will consider the need for construction dewatering in general, as it is an item that contributes to the constructability and project cost. Some of the work is expected to be performed in dry conditions; however, there are low-lying lands where construction dewatering will be necessary. Traffic Control We will not include specific traffic-control plans, as that is a contractor’s means and methods item. However, we will consider traffic control in general, as it is an item that contributes to the constructability of a project. We will include reference to the FDOT standard indexes for maintenance of traffic. We expect that horizontal directional drilling will be used in some locations to avoid surface impacts. We will direct the use of HDD in some locations where the surface features are to remain. Traffic control is a significant item as it is visible and has a direct impact on the residents. If the City’s schedule allows for it, we would like to phase our plans so that the heaviest and most disruptive work in the roadways is performed in the summer months. Our review and oversight during construction will include a heavy focus and emphasis on traffic control. The Contractor’s public involvement efforts during construction will also focus on the specific impacts that will be occurring and how to minimize disruption. The plans will require that one lane remain open at all times, that flaggers and temporary signals are used to direct traffic, and that the roadways are temporarily restored each night. Permitting The project team will prepare and submit permit applications and documentation to obtain required permits and approvals in conjunction with the utility conversion project. Most of the conduit work proposed to be constructed by the City will be located within a road right-of-way. Most of the road right- of-ways are owned by the City and, therefore, a City permit should be issued. Since the work will be performed by a contractor, we recommend that the City issues a permit so that conditions such as limitations on the hours of work, number of vehicles, staging, etc., can be included. In addition to the permits for the conduit effort that the City obtains, the utility companies will be responsible for any permits they need for their improvements. Work on private property to connect the individual structures to the new utility lines may require building permits. Our electrical engineers will assist with the necessary plans and applications for this work and assist the contractor who obtains the needed building permits if not performed by the utility companies. Bidding The project team will provide bidding assistance to the City by performing tasks as directed by the City that may include the following: • attend required pre-bid meetings • respond to contractor Requests for Information (RFI) during the bidding process • prepare addenda relative to the contract documents • attend the bid opening • review the bids and prepare a bid summary • review the bidders’ references • prepare a set of conformed documents if appropriate • make a recommendation concerning the award of the contract