PSA - Bendrix Drive Improvements (Lathrop to Voorde) - DLZ Indiana Proj. No. 00016028

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Version 6-8-2017 27 Q.Right of Way Acquisition Services In fulfillment of this Contract, the CONSULTANT shall comply with the requirements of the appropriate regulations and requirements of the Indiana Department of Transportation and Federal Highway Administration. It is anticipated the project requires acquisition from approximately 11 parcels. The CONSULTANT shall perform all Right of Way Acquisition activities in accordance with INDOT’s and FHWA’s procedures as outlined in the Real Estate Division Manual by INDOT, August 2021. Right of Way Acquisition activities are as follows: 1.The CONSULTANT shall provide Right of Way Early Assessment for each parcel to be acquired. Such activities may include development of probable right of way costs, determination of appraisal types, right of way evaluation for identification of land improvements, cost-to-cure items, severance damages and evaluation for mitigation of project right of way impacts. 2.The CONSULTANT may engage, as a subcontractor, a review appraiser who shall prepare an Appraisal Problem Analysis (APA). 3.When the appraiser advises that he requires the right of way taking to be staked so that the appraisal process can proceed, the CONSULTANT will mark the point where the new right of way line crosses each property line and will mark each property corner within the proposed taking. When directed, the CONSULTANT will stake the approximate location of the existing right of way lines to assist the property owner to visualize the amount of proposed property to be acquired. Points will be marked by survey stake. The right of way staking is based on completing all parcels once (one time). 4.Upon review of the appraisal problem analysis and upon receipt of written authorization from the LPA, the CONSULTANT shall cause each acquisition parcel to be appraised. The CONSULTANT may utilize a member of the CONSULTANT’s staff for this purpose or may engage an INDOT- approved appraiser as a subconsultant. 5.All such appraisals shall be reviewed by an INDOT approved review appraiser and then forwarded to the LPA for approval of just compensation. The CONSULTANT may engage, as a subcontractor, a review appraiser for each parcel. 6.Prepare transfer documents for each parcel including permanent and temporary parcels to be acquired. 7.Upon approval of the appraisals and when specifically authorized by the LPA, the CONSULTANT shall contact each parcel owner and make an offer to purchase the required property. The CONSULTANT may utilize a member of the CONSULTANT’s staff for this purpose or may engage an INDOT-approved buyer as a subconsultant. 8.Any modifications to the appraisal price or changes in the plans recommended during negotiations must be approved by the LPA. 9.Appraising and buying coordination shall include the administration of subconsultant agreements and coordination of title work, appraisal problem analysis, appraisals, review appraisals, just compensation certification, buying and required approvals from the LPA, INDOT and FHWA. Coordination does not include assistance with condemnation proceedings, property management, or relocation, if required. 10.If required, the SUBCONSULTANT shall prepare Temporary Right of Entries for lead service line replacement during the construction phase, if required. R.The CONSULTANT shall perform all phases of the work described in this Agreement necessary to accomplish the complete design of the project in conformity with the policies and standards set forth in 23 CFR 625, and in conformity with the standards adopted by the American Association of State and Highway and Transportation Officials and approved by the Secretary of Transportation. The project will be designed in English units and shall be in accordance with the following documents: