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Utility Coordination Assistance <br />A&Z inspectors are experienced in managing utility impacts during construction. <br />We will: <br />Maintain utility coordination records and notes. <br />Work with the City to resolve utility conflicts proactively and without delay. <br />Adjust field operations when needed to avoid unnecessary relocation costs or scope creep. <br />Schedule Management <br />Given the high public anticipation for this project’s completion, an in-depth review of the <br />contractor’s schedule will be conducted to ensure the project stays on time and within budget. <br />Special attention will be placed on intermediate completion and/or milestones if applicable to <br />keep the overall project on track. While A&Z cannot dictate the contractor’s means and <br />methods, we will help identify inefficiencies or opportunities for concurrent operations <br />to improve overall project efficiency and fully reopen the roadway sooner. A&Z will <br />participate in progress meetings and verify that the contractor’s 2-week lookaheads <br />align with field conditions and school calendar events. <br />Contract Compliance <br />A&Z will conduct a thorough review of contract documents, special provisions, and the <br />geotechnical report will be conducted. Analyzing the geotechnical report for anticipated soil <br />conditions will help identify potential constructability challenges early. A&Z will work closely <br />with the contractor to address any concerns proactively, ensuring project continuity. <br />Bid Calculations <br />To minimize risk of cost overruns, A&Z will request and review the designer’s bid quantity <br />calculations at the start of the project. Jason will track quantities in the field and flag any <br />discrepancies early, helping prevent budget issues before they occur. This proactive review <br />supports accurate pay requests and protects the City’s investment. It also allows for potential <br />adjustments if costs are exceeding planned amounts. <br />Quality Control & Documentation <br />Our Project Engineer/Supervisor will: <br />Review all pay applications and change orders <br />Ensure all materials and quantities are supported by field logs and test results <br />Maintain documentation in AWP to meet INDOT audit standards <br />Internal QA/QC checks will be conducted regularly to uphold project integrity. <br />On the Drake Road Reconstruction project in <br />Kendallville, A&Z’s inspection team helped the City <br />save nearly $90,000 through proactive oversight <br />and practical field knowledge. <br />Our clear documentation and communication of <br />utility delays resulted in $21,000 in cost savings. <br />Later in the project, our inspectors and supervisors <br />identified a more efficient, compliant alternative to <br />the originally specified treatment around structures <br />—saving the City an additional $66,000. <br />These savings weren’t accidental—they were the result <br />of experienced inspectors who understand construction, <br />think critically in the field, and work closely with project <br />stakeholders to deliver smarter, more efficient <br />outcomes. <br />F I E L D E X P E R T I S E <br />T H A T P A Y S O F F <br />P R E V E N T I N G D E L A Y S <br />& P R O T E C T I N G T H E B U D G E T <br />Page 9 <br />P R O J E C T U N D E R S T A N D I N G & A P P R O A C H <br />Photo documentation is also a priority for our <br />inspectors and project supervisors.