1. Consultant will locate and reserve plant material quantities. In some cases, Consultant will recommend that the Client contract grow high quality plant material in advance, ensuring availability of the desired species, size, and quantities. Consultant will include inspections of landscape nurseries and pre-tag plant material for the Project at the Client's request. Consultant advises the Client to procure plant materials in advance considering plant availability and the project schedule.

Provide a recommended list of landscape contractors for use by the Client. Provide a bid analysis and comparisons spreadsheet and recommend a best bid contractor for the landscape and irrigation portions of the project.

Provide comments relative to any proposed plant substitutions prior to receipt of bids. Any proposed plant substitutions must be accompanied by proof of non-availability.

Provide responses to any questions and prepare addenda as needed during the bidding process.

Attend pre-construction meeting (1 meeting maximum).

NFC shall provide construction observation services to assure conformance of the construction with the construction documents for the project.

Respond to Requests For Information (RFI's) and participate in construction phase communication.

Conduct inspections (2 maximum) during construction to determine if the work is being completed in accordance with the contract documents.

Write and distribute field reports for each inspection outlining any deviations from plans and/or specifications.