Utility Coordination
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With extensive experience in utility coordination and negotiation, Cardno TBE appreciates ongoing, productive relationships with numerous state DOTs, local, county and city governments, utility companies, engineering and consulting firms. Our utility engineering/coordination staff include many former state DOT engineers and district utility engineers and coordinators who, prior to joining Cardno TBE, helped develop policies, procedures, practices and agreements still in use by DOTs today.
Complete, Professional Service
At Cardno TBE, each utility coordination project begins with an initial investigation. Once base plans are produced, detailed coordination begins, including negotiating with all entities involved in the project. After completion, Cardno TBE follows up with post-design utility coordination. Details of each phase are outlined below:
Initial Investigation Process
• Compliance with Local Authority Procedures
• Permitting Review
• Notification of all Affected Utilities
• Scheduling Review
• Quality Control Review
• Obtaining Utility As-Builts
• Researching Government Permit Files
• Conducting Field Reviews Detailed Coordination Process
Detailed Coordination Process
• Group Utility Meetings According to Plan Phase
• Page-by-Page Plan Review at Meetings
• Determination of Reimbursement to Utilities
• Review of Utility, Relocation Plans and Estimates
• Processing/Review Agreements
• Design Adjustments to Reduce Utility Relocation and Project Construction Time
• Meetings with Railroad Companies
• Write and Review Utility Contract Special Provisions
• Conflict Analysis and Constructability Review
• One-on-One Meetings with Utility Owners
• Recommendation of SUE Quality Levels
• Assistance to Client with Project Paperwork
• Review of Existing Permits or Issue New Permits for Proposed Relocations
• Meetings with ROW and Construction Departments, as needed
• Final Utility Certifications Post-Design Follow-Up
Post-Design Follow-Up
• Shop Drawing Reviews
• As-Built Reviews
• Construction Meetings
• Claim Settlement
• Expert Witness
• Utility Placement Inspection
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