1.2.4 Scope of Work

The scope of work is an agreement on the work to be performed for a project. The basic scope of work is defined by the type of project (e.g., new roadway, adding capacity, operations analysis, signal analysis, corridor study, planning study, safety study, toll feasibility analysis, etc.) and is specified on the
Scoping Form
. Preventive Maintenance (PM) and resurfacing or restoration (2R) projects typically do not involve traffic analysis. Resurfacing, restoration, or rehabilitation (3R) projects may involve traffic analysis, especially if roadway geometrics are changed. Reconstruction (4R) projects typically involve traffic analysis. The level of detail depends on the project scope. It is recommended that a description of the scope of work be included and answer questions such as:
  • What is the purpose of the project?
  • What are the project goals and objectives?
  • What issues will the project address?
  • What are the project milestones?
  • What are the deliverables?
During the project scoping meeting, refine the scope of work and modify it as agreed-upon.