Consultant Prequalification

Training, technical assistance, and consulting on the Department's pavement condition data collection/data processing efforts (e.g. ARAN 9000, ARAN 7000) and other services related to the Department's Pavement Management System.

Collection, quality control and processing of Transportation Asset Inventory data.

Technical support in the use of pavement management systems (dTIMS CT, other analysis/optimization software, etc.), as well as customization, calibration & expansion of system capabilities.

This work includes the support and development of grant applications. Representative tasks may include but are not limited to, advising on grants, preparing grant applications, including benefit-cost analysis, environmental analysis, traffic analysis, safety analysis, coordination with MaineDOT staff to discuss grant application process and development, and information collection for grants.

Consultation, monitoring, training, inspections & technical assistance in environmental health and safety matters.

Analyze and assess the functions and values of resources such as wetlands, vernal pools, streams, and wildlife and assess impacts of transportation projects upon them.

Measure underwater sound pressure levels in real time that are generated by construction activities in order to audit against established sound levels found to be tolerated or harmful to underwater fish and wildlife species.

All phases of regulatory environmental compensation for unavoidable impacts to wetlands, vernal pools and associated upland buffers.

All phases of regulatory compliance and design for unavoidable impacts to natural channels, riverine systems and associated upland buffers, and design for fish and aquatic organism passage.

Provide professional conservation services regarding items such as historic bridge plaques, historic building plaques, and other historic objects. An established and qualified objects Conservator within a framework sufficient to examine, verify the method of safe removal and conserve historic plaques and other historic objects. The Conservator will be a Professional Associate or Fellow level member of the American Institute for the Conservation of Historic and Artistic Works (AIC), with expertise in the conservation of metal objects. The Conservator will have at least ten years of experience in the field of conservation that includes at least three major successful projects involving metal conservation.

Provide professional architectural historian services regarding properties adjacent to MaineDOT projects.

Guide MaineDOT through the review process for Section 4(f) of the Maine Transportation Act and Section 106 of the Historic National Preservation Act.

Relocate rare and endangered mussels for MaineDOT projects.

Write State and Federal permit applications (Maine Department of Environmental Protection, Maine Land Use Planning Commission, and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers) for MaineDOT projects.

National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) studies and documents including Environmental Assessments (EA) and Environmental Impact Statements (EIS) for transportation actions (highway, bridge, multimodal). This includes, but is not limited to, leading the NEPA process as laid out in regulation and policy, leading public process, drafting and finalizing EAs and EISs.

Conducting Phase I, Phase II and Phase III archaeology surveys and reports for MaineDOT projects.

Collect and evaluate geologic, chemical, and hydrogeologic data to assess conditions, identify solutions, and/or otherwise satisfy relevant environmental regulations.

Analyze and design permanent storm water practices to comply with state and federal regulations for new construction and retrofits.

Provide technical assistance to the Environmental Office regarding compliance with the Maine Stormwater Law and the Municipal Separate Storm Sewer Systems Permit administered by the Maine Department of Environmental Protection. Working directly with the Surface Water Quality Unit, the consultant will: * Assess pending construction projects for compliance with the Maine Stormwater Law and provide assistance to the Environmental Coordinators in addressing permit requirements. * Assist the SWQU in the in the development and implementation of the MS4 Stormwater Program Management Plan and perform stormwater drainage system inventory, database management, and water quality inspections of drainage assets within the MS4 permit area.
* Provide other assistance to MaineDOT Stormwater Program coordination as requested.

Analysis and design of highway drainage systems and other man-made and natural hydrologic/hydraulic systems associated with transportation assets.

Provide professional energy management services to assist MaineDOT in reducing energy costs and investing in renewable energy sources. Some areas of interest would include but are not limited to assistance with: Net Energy Billing Programs; Tracking bill and renewable energy credits; The development, issuing, and awarding of renewable and reduced energy RFPs; The development and negotiating of energy related agreements; The research and identification of opportunities for energy efficiencies at MaineDOT facilities. The vendor will have at least ten years of experience in the field of energy management that includes at least three major successful projects.

Provide technical assistance to MaineDOT regarding environmental resiliency initiatives and projects. Examples of technical assistance areas may include: assisting MAINEDOT in conducting infrastructure asset vulnerability assessments, assisting MAINEDOT in assessing infrastructure adaptation projects, assisting MaineDOT in conducting alternative fuel corridor assessments, assisting MaineDOT in conducting assessments and drafting applications for the Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Program, and drafting federal grant program applications. Assisting MaineDOT with climate initiatives.

Development, execution and evaluation of public transit and rideshare marketing services, such as digital and/or print graphic designs, route mapping, web sites, trip planning and advertising campaigns.

Transit system design, needs assessments, feasibility studies, ridership projections, fare structure, business/financial plans, marketing strategies, technical assistance and management planning. May also include NEPA, new/small starts, fixed facility analysis, regulatory compliance assistance, Micro-transit, Mobility as a Service and Transit Oriented Development.

Marine services/port system design, feasibility studies, ridership projections, business plans, NEPA, fixed facility analysis, etc.

Design, construction, enhancement, maintenance, and application of computerized travel demand models based on transportation network, and socio-economic data inputs for use in travel forecasting and the evaluation of alternatives.

Model development calibration, operation, and documentation for use in analysis or public presentation; as well as training in model use.

Facilitate the design and delivery of customer-focused mobility solutions to assist people with transportation barriers, access employment and services in alignment with the public transportation system.

Develop solutions that encourage efficient use of transportation resources across modes to meet travel needs of the public at large and/or targeted segments thereof.

Develop, support and/or execute strategies to solicit and manage pubic engagement in transportation planning and project development.

Risk analysis,cost-benefit ratio, simulation modeling, economic modeling, decision analysis, multiplier effects, identification and quantification of benefits, environmental impacts-NEPA, public facilitation and coordination.

Analysis of noise and vibration impacts and design of abatement measures for all modes of transportation.

Corridor management plans and other plans to determine recommendations for managing and improving the transportation facilities and services of all transportation modes within and along a specific corridor or area. Regional or specific area traffic, safety, or other transportation system plans to address safety, congestion, mobility and/or economic benefits. This may include assisting MaineDOT with the Long Range Plan (Long Range Transportation Needs Assessment).

Corridor screening and analysis, traffic modeling, STPA, NEPA, transportation planning analysis, traffic engineering, geometric design,context sensitive solutions, land use ordinances, access management, public facilitation & coordination.

Development of passenger rail schedules, fare structure, business plans, etc. Passenger rail system design, feasibility studies, ridership projections, business plans, NEPA, new/small starts, etc.

Development of management and business plans for intermodal facilities. Includes but is not limited to planning, design, technical assistance oversight of public participation process, environmental process, meeting facilitation, facilities, market analysis, etc. associated with intermodal facilities.

Development of fare structures, management plans and budgets for marine services. Marine passenger facilities system design, feasibility studies, ridership projections, business plans, NEPA, fixed facility analysis, etc.

Bicycle & pedestrian safety education programs, Safe Routes to School planning, and encouragement activities for each, as well as public facilitation of bike/ped processes (committees, etc.), village planning efforts & feasibility studies.

Review bus maintenance history/schedules for compliance with state and federal regulations.

Inspection of new and disposable vehicles to ensure compliance with state and FTA regulations.

Development of vehicle specifications to meet state and federal regulations.

A systematic replacement or upgrade of systems whose useful life is less than the useful life of the entire vehicle in a programmed manner. Overhaul is performed as a planned or concentrated preventive maintenance activity. A recondition that creates additional useful life of rolling stock at or near the end of the rolling stock's useful life and is consistent with the extent of the rebuilding.

Provide regular scheduled services for the general public; limited stops over fixed rates. connecting 2 or more urban areas not in close proximity, plus transport baggage carried by passengers and pkg. express services, making connections with other intercity bus services.

Inspections and reviews to ensure compliance with state and federal regulations.

Training for various modes of transportation (including but not limited to public transportation systems, bicycle, pedestrian, ferry services, aviation, and railroads) to meet state and federal guidelines.

The consultant will provide Bridge Ranger Services as part of the federal Local Technical Assistance Program (LTAP), otherwise known as the Maine Local Roads Center. While not providing direct engineering services, the Bridge Ranger will provide technical assistance to municipal officials regarding bridge and minor span responsibilities. The Bridge Ranger will provide services directly to road commissioners, public works directors, municipal managers, select-boards, road committees, etc., by appointment, as well as impromptu drop in visits when appropriate.

The consultant will provide Road Ranger Services as part of the federal Local Technical Assistance Program (LTAP), otherwise known as the Maine Local Roads Center. The Road Ranger will provide technical assistance on a variety of subjects including snow and ice control, gravel road maintenance, pavement maintenance, work zone safety, backhoe/loader training, road management, and several other subjects. The Road Ranger will be available upon request or as part of scheduled workshops and will provide technical assistance in a variety of formats, including on-site municipal official meetings; on site small group consultation; assistance at statewide workshops, etc.

The consultant will provide Traffic Ranger Services as part of the federal Local Technical Assistance Program (LTAP), otherwise known as the Maine Local Roads Center. While not providing direct engineering services, the Traffic Ranger will provide technical assistance to municipal officials by working with them "on their turf" on a wide variety of traffic related issues to advise, explain, and assist municipalities with traffic concerns/problems. The Traffic Ranger will provide services directly to road commissioners, public works directors, municipal managers, select-boards, law enforcement, road committees, etc., by appointment, as well as impromptu drop in visits when appropriate.

Inspection, design support, administrative services and construction management of any highway segment or section; including ped/bike facilities, appurtenant traffic signals/signs & lighting systems, plus ancillary traffic signals, structures, roadside enhancements, etc.

Inspection, design support, administrative services and construction management of any bridge to ensure adherence to plans & specifications, including bridges for ped/bicycle facilities, appurtenant traffic signals, signs and lighting systems, and other ancillary construction.

Construction inspection and design support of any marine facility such as ports, piers, floats, transfer bridges, ramps, moorings, and boat launches; including any associated work such as site construction or other ancillary construction.

Construction management and admin. support of any marine facility such as ports, piers, floats, transfer bridges, ramps, moorings, and boat launches; incl. any associated work such as site construction or other ancillary construction.

Construction inspection and design support of any rail facility such as railroad corridors, bridges, platforms, sidings, highway/rail intersections, and wayside signal systems; as well as site construction or other ancillary project construction.

Construction management and administrative support of any rail facility such as railroad corridors, bridges, platforms, sidings, highway/rail intersections and wayside signal systems; as well as site construction or other ancillary project construction.

Construction inspection and design support of any buildings such as intermodal facilities, garages, warehouses, salt sheds, etc.; gravel, pavement & concrete; HVAC systems, elevators, plumbing, electrical, architectural and other ancillary building services.

Construction management and administrative support of any buildings such as intermodal facilities, garages, warehouses, salt sheds, etc.; gravel, pavement & concrete; HVAC systems, elevators, plumbing, electrical, architectural and other ancillary building services.

Production inspection at steel fabrication and precast concrete facilities to verify conformance with requirements; requiring inspectors to be qualified in accordance with one or more of the following; AWS, NACE, SSPC, ACI, PCI.

Performance of field and laboratory testing, sampling, and/or inspection for one or more of the following items: soil, aggregate, portland cement concrete, hot mix asphalt and/or other materials by certified technicians.

Ensure that design & deployment of intelligent transportation systems devices are installed per specification and that the ITS devices function as designed. Devices include traffic signals, Cameras (CCTV), Road Weather Information Systems, over-height detection, portable and fixed changeable message boards, cell modems, fiber optics and other communication devices.

Training, facilitation and curriculum development in the areas of ADA, harassment, EEO, EJ/ Title VI, AA, investigations, labor compliance, DBE, including math and science instruction as it relates to engineering.

Provide services for on-the-job training in the highway and bridge construction industry (23 CFR 2 Subpart A). The ability to organize and provide training in transportation trades. Recruit non-traditional workforce, Ability to track and report program process.

Provide services for Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Supportive Services in the highway and bridge construction industry under 23 CFR 230 Subpart B. The ability to organize and provide training in business development, government contract procurement, webpage design for businesses in the transportation industry. Recruit non-traditional businesses to work on MaineDOT funded projects. Understanding of DBE program and federal regulations under 49 CFR 26.

Assuring that Federally funded transit operations are compliant with ADA, harassment, EEO, ET/ Title VI, Affirmative Action, investigations, labor compliance, and DBE; as well as inspections, monitoring, evaluating, & report writing.

Development of Program Plans for Equal Opportunity Employment, Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and Environmental Justice, Affirmative Action, investigations, labor compliance, and DBE and OJT Programs.

ADA Transition Plan Inventory development and assistance for highways (PROW), buildings and transit. Experience in developing, completing and implementing ADA Transition Plans for FHWA, FTA and DOJ compliance; including, but not limited to, technical assistance, architectural evaluations, ROW assessment, and education/training.

Evaluation, design, & design support during pre-construction & construction, may include load ratings and inspection, of all types of bridge replacement & rehab projects & approaches; incl. CIP & prestressed concrete, steel, timber & FRP; and appurtenant items such as traffic signals/signs & lighting systems.

Perform reviews of, and provide comments on, submittals from painting contractors who are under contract to re-paint existing structures for the Department. This review work involves review and comment on all submittals required under Special Provision Section 506, Lead Abatement and Coating Application.

Coordinating geotechnical investigations, self performing inspection of geotechnical borings, subcontracting soil and rock lab testing, performing geotechnical analyses and preparing geotechnical design reports for bridge and highway projects, and self perform construction phase geotechnical services for monitoring construction of driven piles, micropiles, shafts, anchors, soil improvement, shop drawing reviews, etc.

Conducting geophysical investigations including, but not limited to, ground penetrating radar, crosshole seismic, seismic refraction, sonic ultrasonic, pulse echo, and borehole televiewer for bridge, highway, and construction quality control applications.

Engineering & topographic existing conditions plans for design of transportation projects and construction quality assurance. Survey data collection by traditional total station methods, ground based, vehicle based laser scanning, or sub-surface utility mapping.

Bathymetric surveys, side scan sonar surveys, multibeam scanning, sub-bottom profiling, and sub-surface location.

Collection of remotely sensed data, for engineering or planning purposes. Processing of data for creation of topographic feature extraction and creation of DTM surfaces.

Survey data collection by: A. Aerial photogrammetry
B. Aerial Lidar C. UAV photogrammetry D. UAV Lidar E. Mobile Vehicle based Lidar F. Terrestrial Lidar scanning G. Subsurface utility mapping

Evaluation and design plus ancillary utility coordination for development of highway segments; including appurtenant features such as traffic signals/signs, lighting systems, and parking lots. Design support during construction.

Evaluation and design plus ancillary utility coordination for development of roundabouts; including appurtenant features such as traffic signals/signs, lighting systems, and parking lots. Independent peer review. Design support during construction.

Structural design, analysis, and/or review of items such as large culverts, minor structures, traffic signals and retaining walls.

Coordination of all utilities currently in and anticipated to be within project areas to facilitate project design, construction, and any utility relocations, as well as provide coordination services sufficient to provide for FHWA utility certification.

Perform excavation with dry vacuum equipment to assist in locating underground utility facilities.

Perform Subsurface Utility Engineering services in compliance with ASCE/CI Standard 38-02, Standard Guidelines for the Collection and Depiction of Existing Subsurface Utility Data.

Evaluation, design and design support during construction for development/rehabilitation of multimodal buildings including disciplines supporting buildings such as HVAC, plumbing, electrical, architectural and other needed building services.

Vessel design, cost estimates, construction oversight, stability analysis and yard representative.

Evaluation, design, and design support during construction for development/rehabilitation of large piers for vessels over 50 GWT, ferry boat facilities, transfer bridges, passenger or cargo port needs including ancillary features like cranes or ramps.

Evaluation, design and design support during construction for development/rehabilitation of moorings, floats, small piers and docks, boat landing/launching facilities, passenger or cargo port needs and ancillary features like hoists or small ramps.

Evaluation, design and design support during construction for development/rehabilitation of large rail facilities such as rail corridor projects and major rail interchanges including ancillary features.

Evaluation, design and design support during construction for development/rehabilitation of highway/rail intersections, sidings, freight and passenger platforms, wayside signal systems, and misc./ancillary needs related to rail facilities.

Evaluation, load ratings, design, and design support during construction for development or rehabilitation of bridges on a rail system carrying rail loads.

Evaluation, design and design support during construction for development/rehabilitation of pedestrian/bicycle facilities on or off the highway system, including but not limited to geometrics, support structures, slope stability, drainage, and any ancillary features.

Evaluation, design, and design support during construction for development or rehabilitation of bridges for pedestrian and bicycle facilities.

Develop traffic signal plans with design support during construction; per MUTCD standards including current methods of detection, MaineDOT practices, computer modeling software, signal phasing, phasing diagrams, signal interconnection, and dynamic message signing.

Develop intersection improvement plans with design support during construction; per AASHTO, Maine Highway Design Guide, State, and MUTCD standards; including computer modeling & analysis, interpretation of crash diagrams & pavement design.

Develop overhead sign plans with design support during construction per MUTCD sign standards, MaineDOT Specifications & standard details, with knowledge of sign sheeting, signage location & AASHTO's Structural Supports for Highway Signs, Luminaires & Traffic Signals Specifications.

Evaluation, design and design support during construction for development of landscape projects associated with highways, bridges, right-of-way areas, scenic byways, pedestrian & bicycle facilities, roadside vegetation, traffic calming, and community spaces.

Development, management and oversight of projects with unique landscape components such as pedestrian lighting, historic structures, outdoor art, native plantings, metal or timber structures.

Programming and development of planning documents. Text writing, graphic design and cartography for the design of digital media, signage, and exhibits for transportation facilities, scenic byways, roadside turnouts and community spaces.

Provide laboratory testing services of geotechnical and construction materials samples for highways, bridges or other infrastructure components; to verify compliance with material specifications including research and forensic analysis.

Includes but is not limited to planning, design, technical assistance oversight of public participation process, environmental process, meeting facilitation, facilities, market analysis, etc. associated with freight planning.

Includes but is not limited to intermodal planning, design, technical assistance oversight of public participation process, environmental process, meeting facilitation, facilities, market analysis, etc. associated with freight rail.

Includes but is not limited to planning, design technical assistance, oversight of public participation process, meeting facilitation, facilities, market analysis, etc. associated with port planning.

Screening of motor carriers for credentials, weights, logbooks, registrations, and fuel tax.

Planning, Design, and Technical Assistance for ITD (Innovative Technology Deployment).

Infrastructure planning and development for dry bulk container and petroleum cargo marine operations.

Installation of security systems, improvements to security systems, emergency and security exercises, etc. to meet federal requirements.

Planning and development for new and improved security programs, emergency and security plans, etc.

Construction Management and Inspection, planning, market analysis, design, oversight of public participation process, environmental processing, all facets of land acquisition, and design support during construction for new construction or reconstruction of aviation infrastructure/systems including Augusta Airport.

Conduct Traffic Incident Management Training and Coordination Planning in various areas or corridors of the state. TIM consists of a planned and coordinated multi-disciplinary process to detect, respond to, and clear traffic incidents and disaster planning so that traffic flow may be restored as safely and quickly as possible. Effective TIM reduces the duration and impacts of traffic incidents and disasters, and improves the safety and mobility of motorists, crash victims and emergency responders. Consists of developing and conducting training in accordance with the Federal Highway Administration Toolkit to train and coordinate with: Law Enforcement, Fire and Rescue, Emergency Medical Services, Transportation, Public Safety Communications, Emergency Management, Towing and Recovery, Hazardous Materials Contractors, and Traffic Information Media.

Evaluation, design, and design support during construction for development/rehabilitation of maintenance buildings and ancillary structures, including supporting disciplines such as HVAC, plumbing, electrical, architectural and other needed services.

Inspection and Inventory of Traffic Signal Supports and Foundations, High Mast Tower and Conventional Light Supports and Foundations, and Overhead Sign Truss Structures and Foundations in order to determine and document condition ratings as a part of MaineDOT's Ancillary Structure Inspection Program.

Evaluation, design, and design support during construction for development/rehabilitation of maintenance lots, including supporting disciplines such as permitting, surveying, utility coordination and other needed services.

Develop and write moderately complex technical specifications for construction, materials, service and equipment, as well as developing contract bid documents. Design and construction management including, administration of awards, contractor payments, project closeout and record keeping. Management of operational systems that support contractor payments and reporting.

Locate services to mark and map underground utilities owned by MaineDOT, in compliance with Dig Safe requirements.

Condition inspection of all types of bridges & other transportation structures; including scour analysis, nondestructive testing, load ratings, related support services and document development.

Planning, architecture, systems engineering, design & deployment associated with all types of intelligent transportation systems; including communication technology to link centers, thus enabling informed decision making & effective management of fleets & systems.

Collection and processing of traffic data, including volume counts, vehicle classification, turning movements, speed data, and origin-destination surveys; analysis of performance measures, including levels of service, capacity, delay & safety.

Develop overhead sign plans with design support during construction; per AASHTO lighting standards and knowledge of light base designs, electrical code, light standards & luminaires, conduits, wiring sizes, photocell technology, etc. plus experience with full IES cut-off fixtures.

Boundary surveys, existing highway right of way boundary plans, proposed right of way design a.k.a. ROW mapping services for property rights acquisition.

A. Standard boundary surveys (Maine PLS required) B. Existing ROW and Easements Mapping Plan Preparation, abutting Property lines, current owner information (Maine PLS required) C. Proposed ROW, Easements & Rights Mapping for acquisition plans (Final ROW Mapping)

Perform legal work, particularly involving real property title searches essential to land acquisitions; prepare research on various real estate issues for the Department and other state agencies.

Perform appraisals for condemnation purposes and for excess property sales, compile comparable sales and project data packages, perform market studies and analyses; all in compliance with State & Federal Regulations and Departmental Policies. Requires licensure as a Certified General Real Property Appraiser.

Provide offer of just compensation to impacted property owner, explain impact of acquisition & construction, and act as liaison between property owners and MaineDOT; all in compliance with State & Federal Regulations and Departmental Policies.

Develop relocation studies and plans, as well as provide relocation assistance services to both commercial and residential property owners; all in compliance with State & Federal Regulations and Departmental Policies.

Provide all types of property management services and perform real estate brokerage services for a variety of excess properties; all in compliance with State & Federal Regulations and Departmental Policies.