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Task 13: Construction Staking, Administration, and Observation Construction Staking Bolton & Menk will provide construction staking for the project. These services are anticipated to include the following: • Construction limits to allow for establishment of initial erosion control measures • Horizontal trail alignment • Vertical control for establishing trail grades • Additional staking as required to allow for construction of the trail Construction Administration Bolton & Menk will provide Contract Administration services in a manner that assures the project is constructed in substantial compliance with the plans, specifications and special provisions. This includes providing interpretations of the plans, specifications, and contract provisions to the construction contractor. We will conduct and manage regularly scheduled weekly construction meetings to help maintain a clear line a communication between all project stakeholders. The meetings will aid in understanding and monitoring of the project schedule. This will help avoid any project delays by notifying the construction contractor of foreseen issues and working with them to develop a plan to address the issues. Bolton & Menk will maintain records of all construction materials and items as they are delivered to the site and subsequently installed in the project. As part of any state and/or federally funded project, it is important to assure that the proper prevailing wages and benefits are being provided to the construction workers. We will work with the Department of Labor and Industry and the Office of Equal Employment Opportunities to inform the construction workers and monitor that they are being compensated in accordance with the contract scale of prevailing wages. Any discrepancies or issues will be passed on to the appropriate agency for dispute resolution. Bolton & Menk will document all submittals, contract documents, labor compliance forms, communications and material testing reports. All submittals will be reviewed and approved prior to implementation on each phase of the project. Construction Observation Bolton & Menk will provide the inspection services and a geotechnical consulting firm will provide the necessary material testing services on this project. All inspections will be completed in accordance with MnDOT standards to assure that construction activities are in substantial compliance with the plans, specifications, contract provisions, MnDOT Standard Specifications for Construction, FHWA guidelines, OSHA regulations, and all other applicable requirements. All inspectors will be equipped with the appropriate supplies, transportation, materials and OSHA regulated safety equipment, which will vary depending on the daily construction activities. Bolton & Menk will prepare daily and weekly diaries summarizing the weather, operations, and construction contractor's personnel and equipment onsite as well as any delays or issues encountered. If the construction schedule permits, our inspectors will attend all regularly scheduled construction meetings, otherwise they will meet with the Project Engineer prior to the meeting to communicate any concerns or issues that need to be discussed. The project construction inspectors will work with the Project Engineer to review signage, traffic control, and erosion and sediment control best management practices. As part of our daily tasks, we will check the site for perimeter erosion control, soil stabilization concerns, and periodically check the construction contractor's NPDES inspection diaries for conformance with the NPDES permit. Submitted by Bolton & Menk, Inc. 2016 Mississippi River Trail I City of Ramsey, MN 4