Common use of Task 2 Environmental Document Preparation Clause in Contracts

Task 2 Environmental Document Preparation. The CONSULTANT shall perform Environmental Services as directed by XXXXX. The work may be reviewed by one or some combination of the following: the District, the Environmental Services Division and FHWA. The work will be accomplished following all of the relevant local, state, and federal laws and regulations; FHWA and INDOT guidance documents; and all other pertinent and applicable federal and state requirements. The CONSULTANT shall develop the environmental analyses by coordinating with personnel responsible for the development of the project scope, as well as the INDOT project manager and the Office of Environmental Services Division. If requested by the INDOT project manager, the CONSULTANT shall attend the initial field meeting to identify potentially sensitive environmental considerations as well as any other field meetings that are necessary to conclude their work. The CONSULTANT shall be responsible for activities required to successfully complete the environmental documentation required by the NEPA and other pertinent and applicable laws and regulations. If the scope of a project changes following approval of the environmental document, the CONSULTANT may be asked to assess whether the document is still valid, and prepare additional environmental documentation if needed. The CONSULTANT shall be responsible for notifying landowners and obtaining access as per State laws. The CONSULTANT shall provide all necessary specialized studies required to complete the environmental document. This may include, but is not limited to, red flag investigations, historic properties and archaeological investigations, air quality modeling, traffic noise modeling and barrier feasibility analysis, wetland delineations, stream quality analysis, endangered species studies, Section 106 documentation, Section 4(f) documentation, hazardous materials investigations, environmental justice investigations, and cumulative impact studies. The CONSULTANT shall be responsible for scheduling Section 106 consulting party meetings, CAC meetings, coordination meetings, and resource agency coordination meetings, as needed. The CONSULTANT will work with the District and/or Central Office staff to address INDOT’s public involvement policy. The CONSULTANT shall act as INDOT’s representative at public information meetings and public hearings. INDOT, or the CONSULTANT in coordination with INDOT, will schedule and conduct public information meetings/hearings. The CONSULTANT shall be responsible for attending and participating in the presentation of information and production of displays/materials needed for INDOT’s public information meetings/hearings. The CONSULTANT will provide other services as directed by INDOT to complete the work.

Task 2 Environmental Document Preparation. The CONSULTANT shall perform Environmental Services as directed by XXXXX. The work may be reviewed by one or some combination of the following: the District, the Environmental Services Division and FHWA. The work will be accomplished following all of the relevant local, state, and federal laws and regulations; FHWA and INDOT guidance documents; and all other pertinent and applicable federal and state requirements. The CONSULTANT shall develop the environmental analyses by coordinating with personnel responsible for the development of the project scope, as well as the INDOT project manager and the Office of Environmental Services Division. If requested by the INDOT project manager, the CONSULTANT shall attend the initial field meeting to identify potentially sensitive environmental considerations as well as any other field meetings that are necessary to conclude their work. The CONSULTANT shall be responsible for activities required to successfully complete the environmental documentation required by the NEPA and other pertinent and applicable laws and regulations. If the scope of a project changes following approval of the environmental document, the CONSULTANT may be asked to assess whether the document is still valid, and prepare additional environmental documentation if needed. The CONSULTANT shall be responsible for notifying landowners and obtaining access as per State laws. The CONSULTANT shall provide all necessary specialized studies required to complete the environmental document. This may include, but is not limited to, red flag investigations, historic properties and archaeological investigations, air quality modeling, traffic noise modeling and barrier feasibility analysis, wetland delineations, stream quality analysis, endangered species studies, Section 106 documentation, Section 4(f) documentation, hazardous materials investigations, environmental justice investigations, and cumulative impact studiesimpactstudies. The CONSULTANT shall be responsible for scheduling Section 106 consulting party meetings, CAC meetings, coordination meetings, and resource agency coordination meetings, as needed. The CONSULTANT will work with the District and/or Central Office staff to address INDOT’s public involvement policy. The CONSULTANT shall act as INDOT’s representative at public information meetings and public hearings. INDOT, or the CONSULTANT in coordination with INDOT, will schedule and conduct public information meetings/hearings. The CONSULTANT shall be responsible for attending and participating in the presentation of information and production of displays/materials needed for INDOT’s public information meetings/hearings. The CONSULTANT will provide other services as directed by INDOT to complete the work.