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j) The Consultant shall identify all decorative and miscellaneous elements of the vault space and
contiguous areas including, but not limited to, floor coverings, ceiling and wall treatments/materials,
built-in furniture, closure doors (type/material).
k) The Consultant shall prepare complete architectural plans, sections, and elevations, for each vault
identified, complete with framing plans, plumbing and wiring location diagrams, and dimensions to
adequately present the survey data. Drawings shall be in contract document format and contract
document drafting quality to a scale and sheet size as approved by the Department, and shall be fully
referenced to the approved index system. Each house number shall be formatted on a separate
sheet. Architectural plans shall be used for submission to the Buildings Department, for preparation of
vault rehabilitation contract documents and/or other purposes as deemed appropriate by the
Consultant, and shall incorporate all data obtained during the Level I Program for research and
inspection.
l) The Consultant shall fully develop and coordinate special conditions, provisions and requirements,
including but not limited to maintenance of pedestrian and vehicular traffic, maintenance of frontage
access, working hours and work schedules for the proposed in-depth vault exploration work.
m) The Consultant shall prepare an estimate of cost for the proposed work with unit prices based on
information available from the City, other sources, and/or labor material analyses, as required.
n) The Consultant shall submit the original of all non-standard specifications, all special provisions and
itemized cost estimate in a format as directed by the City. The originals shall be suitable for
reproduction and binding as required.
o) The Consultant shall provide the services of a survey party to adequately check contractor's work on
the in-depth exploration.
p) Consultant shall provide resident services to observe and set-up test procedures, record data and
perform other specialized services as required to adequately complete the in-depth exploration
program.
q) The Consultant shall present all data, results and information in a report format.
r) The Consultant may combine the in-depth vault exploration work with any Subsurface Exploration
Program required under separate tasks that are included in the Specific Requirements of this Contract,
upon written approval by the City.
s) The Consultant shall evaluate the results of the in-depth exploration program to verify the
appropriateness/adequacy of the data obtained for the purposes of successfully completing the vault
program.
t) All required Department of Transportation street opening permits in conjunction with the exploration
program shall be paid by the Consultant, with reimbursement as an out-of-pocket expense. All
insurance requirements shall be maintained in full force.
2. Level IV Program - Recommendations and Identification of Vault Treatment Alternatives.
a) The Consultant shall review and analyze all available vault data obtained in connection with the vault
program, and shall synthesize the data with a view to developing recommendations and/or alternatives
in connection with the disposition of each vault. The Consultant shall become familiar with the
proposed sidewalk surfacing treatment of the street improvement project, and shall integrate the
treatment with the vault program.
b) The Consultant shall evaluate the following vault disposition alternatives:
NYC Department of Design and Construction
Infrastructure, October 2012
GR-32