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Version 6-8-2017 <br />20 <br />recommendation of the Sidewalk Assessment Report and direction from the LPA. The length of <br />proposed new sidewalk is anticipated to be approximately 12,000 LFT of 5-foot sidewalk. <br />The CONSULTANT shall prepare construction plans in accordance with the following: <br />1.Reconstruct sidewalk and curb ramps through the areas recommended in the Sidewalk Assessment <br />Report and up to the amount that can be constructed with the funding available to the LPA for this <br />project. The sidewalk is anticipated to be 5 feet wide, except where it is adjacent to the curb, in <br />which case the sidewalk will be constructed at 6 feet wide. In areas of limited space due to right of <br />way constraints, utilities, or other elements, the sidewalk width will be reduced to 4 feet, with <br />approval from the LPA. All new sidewalk and curb ramp designs shall be ADA compliant. <br />2.Existing curb, driveway approaches, and pavement replacement or patching will be reconstructed <br />to the limits necessary to construct the sidewalk and curb ramps. <br />3.The CONSULTANT shall develop Maintenance of Traffic Plans for the areas of proposed <br />improvement. It is anticipated that traffic will be maintained through the project area, and lane <br />restrictions will be used to provide working room for the contractor. It is not anticipated that a full <br />road closure will be necessary. The CONSULTANT shall coordinate the maintenance of traffic <br />plans with the LPA. <br />4.The CONSULTANT shall prepare Erosion Control Plans in coordination with preparation of the <br />Construction Stormwater General Permit. The plans will include temporary and permanent erosion <br />control measures for the project. <br />5.A pavement design analysis will not be performed for this project. If pavement patching is required, <br />the LPA’s standard patching section will be used. <br />6.The CONSULTANT shall prepare and submit to the LPA, Preliminary Field Check Plans and Stage <br />3 level plans, specifications, and cost estimate. <br />7.The LPA is considered a “Certified LPA”, therefore the typical Stage 1, 2, and 3 submittals to <br />INDOT are not required. The CONSULTANT shall prepare and submit to INDOT plans, <br />calculations, and supporting documentation in accordance with the IDM Chapter 14 for the Final <br />Tracings Submission. <br />E.Environmental Document Preparation (NEPA) <br />1.The CONSULTANT shall perform the following base services to complete a Level 1 Categorical <br />Exclusion Environmental Study (CE) to satisfy State and Federal environmental documentation <br />requirements. The environmental services shall include the appropriate level of Section 106 <br />consultation and documentation for INDOT/FHWA approval under the Minor Projects <br />Programmatic Agreement (MPPA). The environmental compliance services shall consist of the <br />following work elements: <br />a.Project Management: This task includes all file management, subconsultant management, <br />review of project budget, and general project management activities associated with the <br />preparation of the CE document. <br />b.Perform field reconnaissance to verify that the INDOT Level 1 CE impact criteria and <br />thresholds would not be exceeded by the project, and to collect information on potentially <br />historic properties and other resources within the project area. <br />c.Prepare preliminary resource information about the project and project area including <br />supporting maps and photographs (aerial and ground). <br />d.Prepare a Red Flag Investigation using the current INDOT template, including IDEM Virtual <br />File Cabinet Data review. <br />e.Perform Early Coordination with state and federal natural resource and regulatory agencies and <br />other local agencies. <br />f.Complete on-line IPaC USFWS Rangewide Consultation for bat species of concern.