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18 <br /> - Coordinating with roadway to set the bridge horizontal and vertical controls, the final bridge location shall be set <br /> as shown in the preliminary design plans. <br /> - Initial coordination on the type of prefabricated bridge, it is assumed a truss bridge will be used with either a <br /> single or two span superstructure over I-40. <br /> - Preliminary plans, including a plan and elevation sheet and a typical section, will be submitted to the ORANGE <br /> COUNTY for review and comment.. <br /> TASK 8 FEE$11,086.29 <br /> Task 9— Right of Way Services (Right of Way Consultants)— OPTIONAL ADDITIONAL SERVICES <br /> Task 9.1 —Negotiation <br /> RWC will perform a detailed study of plans which includes a field study of property lines, improvements, out- <br /> conveyances, etc. to ensure plan accuracy. After ownership research, an initial contact with each property <br /> owner and/or their representative will be made in order to provide information and project effects. A property <br /> valuation (claim report)will be prepared in order to make an offer for the taking. When necessary, an appraisal <br /> will be provided. RWC will also provide title investigations as necessary. RWC can prepare all deeds, <br /> agreements, and instruments of conveyance necessary to acquire the appropriate right of way. RWC will make <br /> offers based on the approved appraisals or claim report, to the owner(s) of each property for the proposed <br /> right of way and advise said owners of applicable relocation benefit entitlements. RWC will conduct follow-up <br /> negotiations as may be appropriate and prepare negotiation reports and documentation. When settlements <br /> have been reached with owners, RWC will submit final reports on each property claim containing the <br /> instruments of conveyance, requests for payment, and the required documentation for processing and <br /> issuance of a check for payment. If negotiations are unsuccessful, RWC will submit a request for condemnation <br /> on each involved parcel with appropriate documentation for processing and the initiation of litigation through <br /> condemnation. RWC appraisers and staff will not provide any testimony as part of this scope. RWC will provide <br /> a monthly status report of progress. All negotiations will be in compliance with the NCDOT ROW Manual <br /> and/or Federal/State Guidelines. <br /> Task 9.2 Appraising: <br /> RWC will provide claim reports where applicable. If negotiations break down or if the property is suffering <br /> damage due to the acquisition, a full appraisal will be provided. Cost to cures or any engineering needed to <br /> assess the possible value loss are not included. <br /> Task 9.3 —Attorney: <br /> RWC will provide title opinions,updates, and closings when necessary. Services will only be invoiced as they are performed. <br /> Task 9 Fee: $67,600 <br /> Page 8 <br />