CONSTRUCTION PHASE SERVICES Utility Coordination during Construction Sample Clauses
The "Utility Coordination during Construction" clause defines the responsibilities and procedures for managing interactions with utility providers throughout the construction phase of a project. It typically requires the contractor or project manager to identify, communicate with, and coordinate the activities of utility companies to prevent service disruptions, address relocations, or resolve conflicts with existing utility lines. For example, this may involve scheduling work around water, gas, or electrical lines and ensuring all necessary permits and notifications are handled. The core function of this clause is to minimize delays, avoid damage to utilities, and ensure smooth progress of construction by proactively managing utility-related issues.
CONSTRUCTION PHASE SERVICES
Utility Coordination during Construction. During the construction for each construction project, the CONSULTANT shall continue the utility coordination process in accordance with rules established under Utility Facility Relocations on Construction Contracts (Title 105 IAC Article 13), INDOT’s Utility Accommodation Policy, and the 2013 Indiana Design Manual Chapter 104-Utility Coordination. The utility coordination effort will assume each of the segments listed above as separate initiatives being developed on different schedules. The scope of work for utility coordination during construction shall include the following:
1. Prepare for and attend weekly construction meetings up to the completion of all utility relocations for each construction project.
2. Provide periodic reports for utility relocation construction to the utility oversight agent (OSA).
3. Assist in synchronizing utility work with contractor’s schedule for each construction project. ▇▇▇▇▇ charts or other appropriate scheduling methods may be used.
4. Prepare for and attend pre-construction meeting for each construction project.
5. Periodically conduct field visits to verify utility construction and schedule.
6. Prepare, sign and send letter work complete to each utility and OSA.
7. As needed, prepare for and meet with INDOT District Construction and LPA for constructability review at mid-construction and at post construction for each construction project.
8. Maintain weekly communication with utility companies until such time that their individual relocations are complete.
9. Schedule, prepare for and lead individual utility meetings, as required, to discuss specific issues that may arise during the relocation phase.
10. Maintain detailed records of the utility coordination work as described in Chapter 104 of the 2013 Indiana Design Manual – Utility Coordination.