Annual Consultant Services

The Department of Utilities in Norfolk, VA seeks to engage a consultant for an annual contract to provide construction management services. The selected consultant will support the City on an as-needed or as-ordered basis by offering professional expertise in construction oversight and project coordination.

Key responsibilities include assigning a qualified inspector to perform on-site inspection services, either full-time or part-time as directed. The consultant will conduct pre-construction site inspections and condition assessments, document site conditions with photographs, and record observations. Additional duties involve creating and maintaining emergency contact lists relevant to each project, assisting with preconstruction meetings, preparing agendas, and distributing meeting minutes.

The consultant will also support the City by reviewing contractor requests for information and proposals, maintaining comprehensive files of these communications, and reviewing contractor submittals, samples, and related comments. This role requires diligent recordkeeping and regular coordination with City staff to ensure effective project management and communication.