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CONSULTING ENGINEERING 13 Special Services Special Services usually required during the development of any project in- volve many studies outside the scope of the basic design services of the Consult- ing Engineer. Many of these studies relate to decisions of management as to the feasibility, scope, and location of a project. The research, assembling of en- gineering data, and acquisition of property may involve many professional specialists other than the Consulting Engineer. Because special services vary greatly in scope, complexity, and timing, they are normally negotiated when required as separate elements of service. These services are often negotiated by the Consulting Engineer acting on behalf of his Client. Included in special services are: a. Soils investigations - including test borings, related analyses, and re- commendations (see Supplement C, page 75); b. Studies, tests, and process determination performed to establish design criteria for water and waste treatment facilities; c. Detailed mill, shop, and/or laboratory inspection of materials and equip- ment; d. Land surveys, establishment of boundaries and monuments, and related office computations and drafting (see Supplement A, page 47); e. Engineering surveys (for design and construction) and photogrammetry (see Supplement A, page 47); f. Technical observation of construction by a full-time resident project en- gineer or representative and supporting staff, as required, who will: (I) Observe the work for compliance with the contract documents. (2) Review and approve requests for monthly and fInal payments to con- tractors; (3) Issue certificates of completion to the Client on completed construc- tion contracts; and (4) Provide record drawings of the completed project. g. Additional copies of reports, contract drawings, and documents above the specifIed number furnished in the basic services; h. Extra travel and snbsistence for the Engineer and his staff beyond that normally required under basic circumstances, when authorized by the Client; i. Assistance to the Client as expert witness in litigation arising from the development or construction of the project and in hearings before various approving and regulatory agencies; j. Investigation involving detailed consideration of operation, maintenance, and overhead expenses; and the preparation of rate schedules; earning and expense statements, feasibility studies, appraisals, valuations, and material audits or invel\tories required for certification of force account construction performed by the Client.