1.1

Describe the type of contract that the project will be based on.

1.2

What is the completion date?

1.3

What type permits will be required and who will obtain them?

1.4

Will an environmental impact statement be required?

1.5

Describe currency requirements if in a foreign country.

1.6

If the project is located in a foreign country, does the country have regulations/codes that will need to be complied with?

2.1

Does the client have engineering standards and specifications, or will it be necessary to develop these, or can the Engineering Contractor's specifications and standards be used?

2.2

Will in-country engineering concerns, such as design institutes, be required to provide engineering services?

2.3

If in-country engineering facilities are required, how much assistance will be required?

2.4

Describe any existing above or underground obstructions at the job site.

2.5

Obtain copies of any applicable local codes dealing with air and/or water pollution, sanitary systems, electrical systems, and structures. Obtain copies of any regulations dealing with waste disposal.

2.6

Is soil bearing data available?

2.7

If the project involves a pipeline that transports heat-sensitive fluid, are any soil thermal conductivity data available?

2.8

Describe type of soil sandy, rocky, caliche, etc.

2.9

Does the site drain naturally? If fill material is required, what is the availability? Is sand-asphalt mix available?