Municipal Sand & Salt Building Program

Before a municipality decides to hire an engineering firm/contractor to design a salt/sand structure, there are several items which need to be "itemized" before proposals are received. This will help to compare "apples with apples" when deciding who to hire for the design or construction of a facility. Alternatively, any town should seriously consider a "qualification-based selection". This method assures the best project possible for the taxpayer dollar. Details available throught this office.

The following is a list of items or "services" which need to be requested from the designer/contractor. Using this checklist will help in the final decision-making process and help to avoid future "add-on" costs during construction:

Site review and evaluation
Topographic survey
Subsurface investigation
Develop existing site plan
Public meetings
Structure Evaluation and Selection
Field reviews of other buildings
Preliminary Design
Site Plan Review
Permits
Foundation Design
Building Design
Electrical Design
Design Plans
Contract Document Development & Printing
Bidding/Advertising Services/Bond submissions
Bid Opening & Analysis
Contract Administration Services
Construction Inspection Services
Materials Testing (soils, concrete, pavement, building materials, etc.)
Post Construction Inspection and Documentation