The Benefit of On-Call Municipal Contracts

Recently, on-call contracts have become an integral part of municipal partnerships, facilitating seamless collaboration between local governments and specialized service providers. On-call contracts are not only for large projects, but they also serve as a mechanism for small, specific tasks. One such task is surveying services. Examples of surveying services performed under on-call contracts have included:

Staking of City Limit Lines and Right of Way

Project examples have included:

  • Identification both on mapping and in the field of the location of the city limit line for the city’s use in coordinating maintenance of an existing retaining wall.
  • Staking of the city’s road right-of-way for use by the public works department to install a sidewalk.
Topographic and Right-of-Way Surveys:

Sain has performed multiple topographic surveys for municipal projects. These have included:

  • Drainage features for upgrading a storm sewer system.
  • Site-specific areas for projects include signs, landscaping, and bridges.
  • Municipal complexes for a building expansion.
Boundary:

For a recent city park renovation, which included upgrading the ADA accessibility, a boundary survey was performed to identify the limits of the city’s property to maximize the use of all available areas.

ALTA:

In several instances, Sain has performed an ALTA survey on property being acquired by a city. These have included properties for parks and municipal buildings.

As-Builts:

Sain performed an as-built survey of a recently installed storm sewer to aid a county in updating their mapping.

As municipalities continue to grow and evolve, the value of on-call contracts in fostering proactive and effective solutions becomes increasingly apparent, making them a cornerstone of successful municipal development initiatives. For municipalities seeking to initiate similar collaborations, contact us to determine if an on-call contract is the right approach for your city or county!