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through the use of CCOs. In addition, it shall deal with the impact of possible delays in obtaining acquisitions on
the construction program.
2. The Consultant shall conduct surveys and studies and assemble data, including but not limited to the following:
(a) The probable cost of the acquisitions (in dollars).
(b) Any unusual problems, identified, that may be encountered in the acquisition of individual properties.
(c) The probable length of time involved in the actual acquisitions.
3. The Acquisition Study Report shall include the study and analysis of the data assembled, including all
recommendations of the modified Preliminary Design Report.
4. The Report shall recommend which locations shall be handled by CCO, which through regular acquisition
mapping procedures, and the limits of the areas that should be acquired to allow for construction to be undertaken
in accordance with the designs developed under this contract.
5. The Report shall include all sketches, maps, etc., that may be necessary in the presentation of the proposed
mapping and subsequent acquisitions.
6. The Report shall include a program, complete with a time schedule, to obtain necessary surveys and data, and to
prepare Acquisition and Damage Maps.
7. Identify any requirement to perform an Environmental Assessment in accordance with applicable New York City
and/or New York State Environmental laws and regulations (CEQR, SEQRA) that may result from the proposed
design.
8. Upon completion of the Acquisition Study, the Consultant shall prepare and deliver his findings and
recommendations to the Commissioner in letter-report format.
9. Upon review and acceptance by the Commissioner of the Acquisition Study Report, including approval of the
recommendations contained therein, the Consultant shall prepare the necessary documents and back-up material
to enable the Commissioner to request the required Corporation Counsel Opinions.
10. The Consultant shall assist the City with his engineering expertise in obtaining the CCOs as well as acquisition
by Eminent Domain Procedural Laws. He shall attend necessary conferences and meetings, upon the request of
the Commissioner, to present all necessary engineering data, and prepare additional backup material, as
required.
E. MAPPING.
Upon approval of proposed acquisition by the Commissioner, the Consultant shall:
1. Establish liaison with the Office of Land Use Coordination of the Department of Transportation.
2. The Office of Land Use Coordination will direct the Consultant to the Office of the Borough President, and to
any other involved agency for instructions as to the technique and format of the proposed mapping.
3. The Consultant shall assemble all plotted surveys, profiles and other existing engineering data.
4. The Consultant shall obtain any additional survey information that is necessary.
5. The Consultant shall research and review available reports, designs and documents prepared by the City or
other jurisdictions relative to the site or area.
6. The Consultant shall research and review all existing street mapping and legal grade systems relative to the
site or area.
7. The Consultant shall prepare the maps in accordance with the instructions of the Office of the Borough
President and any other involved City agency, and shall coordinate his work as it progresses.
8. The Consultant shall modify the maps as required by the Borough President until final approvals are
obtained.
NYC Department of Design and Construction
Infrastructure, October 2012
GR-38