2013-220 Amendment to Hobbs, Upchurch & Associates Contract: Buckhorn-Mebane EDD Water and Sewer Extension Project

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CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT AND PROJECT INSPECTION DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE ENGINEER AND THE RESIDENT PROJECT REPRESENTATIVE(S) The ENGINEER shall perform all required services to adequately inspect the project and insure compliance with the detailed drawings and contract documents.Services shall also include all work to maintain project schedule and budget, review all requisitions, and make recommendations for payment. The ENGINEER shall coordinate all construction management activities for the OWNER,including the following tasks: Construction Management Responsibilities of the ENGINEER 1. Prepare formal contract documents, including any and all documents required for execution of the construction contract by OWNER. 2. Provide construction inspection and construction management services as necessary to expedite construction in a timely fashion,insuring that total compliance with general and technical specifications are met by the successful bidder, and that construction is in strict accordance with the plans such that the OWNER receive FIRST-CLASS workmanship and materials,and maintain accurate inspection files. 3. Prepare and issue change orders,and review any and all request for change order from the successful bidder. 4. Investigate any and all request for partial and final payments prior to approval to insure payment to bidder in accordance with the contract documents as executed and amended. 5. Conduct final inspection of construction upon completion of work by the successful bidder,and accompany OWNER on courtesy inspection prior to approval of final payment to successful bidder. 6. Prepare "AS-BUILT" record drawings and provide two (2) sets to OWNER along with certification of completion and satisfaction of project requirements and recommendation of final acceptance by the OWNER.Record Drawings shall also be provided in digital format based on OWNER's preference. . In order to assist in providing the highest quality project,the ENGINEER shall furnish a Resident Project Representative (RPR), assistance and other field staff to assist ENGINEER in observing performance of the Work of the Contractor. The duties and responsibilities of the RPR(s)are limited to those of ENGINEER in ENGINEERSs agreement with the OWNER and in the construction Contract Documents,and are further limited and described as follows: RPR is ENGINEER's agent at the site,will act as directed by and under the supervision of ENGINEER,and will confer with ENGINEER regarding RPR's actions. RPR's dealings in matters pertaining to the on-site work shall in general be with ENGINEER and CONTRACTOR keeping OWNER advised as necessary. RPR's dealings with sub-contractors shall only be through or with the full knowledge and approval of CONTRACTOR. RPR shall generally communicate with OWNER with the knowledge of and under the direction of ENGINEER. Duties and Responsibilities of RPR 1. Schedules: Review the progress schedule, schedule of Shop Drawing submittals and schedule of values prepared by CONTRACTOR and consult with ENGINEER concerning acceptability. 2. Conferences and Meetings: Attend meetings with CONTRACTOR,such as preconstruction conferences, progress meetings,job conferences,and other project-related meetings,and prepare and circulate copies of minutes thereof. 3. Liaison: a. Serve as ENGINEER'S liaison with CONTRACTOR, working principally through CONTRACTOR'S superintendent and assist in understanding the intent of the Contract Documents;