Common use of Conceptual Design Clause in Contracts

Conceptual Design. The purpose of this phase is to develop the typical sections, set the roadway functional geometry, establish the limits of the raised median construction, determine approximate side road removal limits, and evaluate Project staging and constructability. a. Preparation and submittal of the Project Concept Statement to the Client and Iowa DOT for review and comment. Project Concept Statement to follow standard Iowa DOT requirements and show, at a minimum, Project location, Project data, purpose and need, feasible alternates, recommendations, cost estimating, programmed funds, and anticipated Project impacts. It is anticipated that the Traffic Operations and Safety Study dated August 2020 may be referenced within the Project Concept Statement. b. Professional shall prepare a conceptual opinion of probable construction costs with 20% contingency for the Project to assist the Client and Iowa DOT on required funding needs. c. Professional shall evaluate the construction staging for reconstruction of South Ankeny Boulevard with consideration of utility reconstruction, maintaining through traffic, and maintaining access to property owners and businesses. A summary of findings and recommendations will be provided to the Client and Iowa DOT for review and comment. Professional shall review the future reconstruction layout and staging of South Ankeny Boulevard to the south of ▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ Drive. It is anticipated that traffic will need to shift between the northbound and southbound lanes along South Ankeny Boulevard during future reconstruction. Professional will evaluate the limits of the median construction to the south of ▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ Drive. Professional will summarize the findings in a technical memorandum for the Client and Iowa DOT’s review. d. Professional shall evaluate the consolidation of existing access points for property owners and businesses to provide more efficient and safer traffic operations. A summary of findings and recommendations will be provided to the Client and Iowa DOT for review.