Common use of PRELIMINARY STUDIES AND REPORTS Clause in Contracts

PRELIMINARY STUDIES AND REPORTS. 1. A-E may be required to prepare engineering studies, traffic safety investigations, and reports, in conformance with industry standards and County of Orange and State Report Format. Deliverables shall include the A- project site, identifying and evaluation conceptual design issues based on existing and ultimate conditions, preparing preliminary calculations and cost estimates, identifying access and detour concepts and determining all major issues affecting budget, construction phasing, prioritization and schedule. Also, the report shall recommend the most practical, feasible and cost effective solution and justify the chosen alternative. To ensure proper project development, A-E shall attend and conduct project status meetings with staff and with others as required to discuss status and/or details of project.