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AGREEMENT TO PERFORM GEOTECHNICAL SERVICES
FOR THE CITY OF REDLANDS HIGHLINE WATER REPLACEMENT PROJECT,
PHASE III
This agreement for the provision of geotechnical services for the City of Redlands Highline
water replacement project,phase Il ("Agreement")is made and entered into this iI day'ofMay,
201 ("Effective Date"),by and between the City of Redlands,a municipal corporation("City")and
Converse Consultants,("Consultant'"). City and Consultant are;sometimes individually referred to
herein as a"Party"and,together,as the"Parties." In consideration of the mutual promises contained
herein,City and Consultant agree as follows:
ARTICLE 1 -ENGAGEMENT OF CONSULTANT
1.1 City hereby engages Consultant to perform geotechnical services for City's Highline water
replacement project, phase 11 (the "Services").
1.2 The Services shall be performed by Consultant in a professional manner, and Consultant
represents that it has the skill and the professional expertise necessary to provide the
Services to City at a level of competency presently maintained by other practicing
professional consultants in the industry providing like and similar types of Services.
ARTICLE - SERVICES OF CONSULTAhIT
2.1 The Services that Consultant shall perform are more particularly described in Exhibit
"A," entitled "Scope of Services,"which is attached hereto and incorporated herein by
reference._
22 Consultant shall comply with applicable federal,state and local laws and regulations in
the performance of this Agreement including, but not limited to, the Americans with
Disabilities Act,the Fair Employment and Housing Act and prevailing wage laws.
ARTICLE 3 -RESPONSIBILITIES OF CITY
3.1 City shall make available to Consultant information in its possession that may assist
Consultant in performing the Services,
3.2 City designates Mr. Bassam Alzammar as the City's representative with respect to
performance of the Services, and such person shall have the authority to transmit
instructions, receive information, interpret and define City's policies and decisions with
respect to Consultant's performance of the Services.
ARTICLE 4- PERFORMANCE OF SERVICES
.1 Consultant shall perform the Services in a prompt and diligent manner, and in accordance
°with the schedule set forth in Exhibit "B," entitled "Project Schedule."
,2 During the term of this Agreement, City may request that Consultant perform Extra
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Services. As used herein,"Extra Services" means any work that is determined necessary
by City for the proper completion of the project or work for which the Services are being
performed, but which the Parties did not reasonably anticipate would be necessary at the
time of execution of this Agreement. Provided the Extra Services do not exceed twenty
percent(20%)of the compensation to be paid by City to Consultant for the Services, such
Extra Services may be agreed to by the Parties by written amendment to this Agreement,
executed by the City Manager, or duly authorized city official. Consultant shall not
perform, nor be compensated for, Extra Services without such written authorization from
City.
ARTICLE 5 - PAYMENTS TO CONSULTANT
5.1 The total compensation for Consultant's performance of the Services shall not exceed the
amount of Thirteen Thousand Three Hundred Eighty Dollars ($13,380). City shall pay
Consultant on a time and materials basis up to the not to exceed amount, in accordance with
Exhibit"C"entitled"Project Costs,"and based upon the hourly rates shown in Exhibit"D,"
entitled"Rate Schedule." Both Exhibits"C"and"D"are attached hereto and incorporated
herein by this reference.
5.2 Consultant shall submit monthly invoices to City describing the work performed during the
preceding month. Consultant's invoices shall include a brief description of the Services
performed,the dates the Services were performed,the number of hours spent and by whom,
and a description of reimbursable expenses related to the project.City shall pay Consultant
no later than thirty(30)days after receipt and approval by City of Consultant's invoice.
5.3 All notices shall be given in writing by personal delivery or by mail. Notices sent by mail
should be addressed as follows:
C Lty Consultant
Bassam Alzammar Hashmi S.E. Quazi
Municipal Utilities and Engineering Dept. Converse Consultants
City of Redlands 10391 Corporate'Drive
35 Cajon Street, Suite 15A Redlands, CA 92374
PO Box 3005 (mailing)
Redlands, CA 92373
When so addressed, such notices shall be deemed given upon deposit in the United States Mail.
Changes may be made in the names and addresses of the person to whom notices and payments are
to be given by giving notice pursuant to this section 5.3.
ARTICLE 6 - INSURANCE AND INDEMNIFICATION
61 Insurance. Insurance required by this Agreement shall be maintained by Consultant for
the duration of its performance of the Services.Consultant shall not perform any Services
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unless and until required insurance listed below is obtained by Consultant. Consultant
shall provide City with certificates of insurance and endorsements evidencing such
insurance prior to commencement of the Services. Insurance policies shall include a
provision prohibiting cancellation or modification of the policy except upon thirty(30)
days' prior written notice to City.
6.2 Workers' Compensation and Employer's Liability. Consultant shall secure and maintain
Workers' Compensation and Employer's Liability insurance throughout the duration of
its performance of the Services in accordance with the laws of the State of California,
with an insurance carrier acceptable to City,and shall execute and return to City, prior to
commencement of any Services, the "Workers' Compensation Insurance Certification,"
which is attached hereto as Exhibit"E"and incorporated herein by this reference.
6.3 Hold Harmless and Indemnification. Consultant shall defend, indemnify and hold
harmless City and its elected officials,employees and agents from and against any and all
claims, losses or liability, including attorneys' fees, arising from injury or death to
persons or damage to property occasioned by and negligent act, omission or failure to act
by Consultant, its officers,employees and agents in performing the Services.
6.4 Comprehensive General Liability Insurance. Consultant shall secure and maintain in
force throughout the term of this Agreement comprehensive general liability insurance
with carriers acceptable to City. Minimum coverage of One Million DoItars($1, ,000)
per occurrence and Two Million Dollars ($2,000,000) aggregate for public liability,
property damage and personal injury is required. City shall be named as an additional
insured and the insurance policy shall include a provision prohibiting modification of
coverage limits or cancellation of the policy except upon thirty (30)days prior written
notice to City. Such insurance shall be primary and non-contributing to any insurance or
self-insurance maintained by City. Certificates of insurance shall be delivered to City
prior to commencement of the Services.
6.5 Professional Liability Insurance.Consultant shall secure and maintain professional liability
insurance throughout the term of this Agreement in the amount of One Million Dollars
($1,000,000) per claim made. Certificates of insurance shall be delivered to City prior to
commencement of the services.
6.6 Business Auto Liabilitv Insurance. Consultant shall have business auto liability coverage,
with minimum limits of One Million Dollars ($1, 00,000) per occurrence, combined
single limit for bodily injury liability and property damage liability. This coverage shall
include all Consultant owned vehicles used in connection with Consultant*s provision of
the Services, hired and non-owned vehicles,and employee non-ownership vehicles. City
shall be named as an additional insured and a certificate of insurance and endorsement
shall be delivered to City prior to commencement of the services. Such insurance shall be
primary and non-contributing to any insurance or self insurance maintained by City.
ARTICLE 7- CONFLICTS OF INTEREST
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7.1 Consultant covenants and represents that it does not have any investment or interest in
any real property that may be the subject of,or affected by, this Agreement,or any other
source of income, interest in real property or investment that would be affected in any
manner or degree by the performance of Consultant's Services. Consultant further
covenants and represents that in the performance of its duties hereunder, no person
having any such interest shall perform any Services under this Agreement.
7.2 Consultant agrees it is not a designated employee within the meaning of the Political
Reform Act because Consultant:
A. Does not make or participate in:
(i)the making or any governmental decisions regarding approval of a rate, rule or
regulation, or the adoption or enforcement of laws;
(ii)the issuance, denial, suspension or revocation of permits, licenses,
applications, certifications, approvals, orders or similar authorizations or entitlements;
(iii)authorizing City to enter into, modify or renew a contract;
(iv)granting City approval to a contract that requires City approval and to which
City is a party, or to the specifications for such a contract;
(v) granting City approval to a plan, design, report, study or similar item;
(vi)adopting, or granting City approval of, policies, standards or guidelines for
City or for any subdivision thereof
13. Does not serve in a staff capacity with City and in that capacity, participate in
making a governmental decision or otherwise perform the same or substantially the same
duties for City that would otherwise be performed by an individual holding a position
specified in City's Conflict of Interest Code under Government Code section 87302.
7_3 In the event City officially determines that Consultant must disclose its financial interests
by completing and filing a Fair Political Practices Commission Form 700, Statement of
F.Conomic Interests. Consultant shall file the subject Form 700 with the City Clerk's
office pursuant to the written instructions provided by the Office of the City Clerk.
ARTICLE 8 - GENERAL CONSIDERATIONS
&I Attorneys' Fees. In the event any action is commenced to enforce or interpret any of the
terms or conditions of this Agreement the prevailing Party shall. in addition to any costs
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and other relief, be entitled to the recovery of its reasonable attorneys' fees, including
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fees for the use of in-house counsel by a Party.
8. Prohibition Against Assignment. Consultant shall not assign any of the Services,except
with the prior written approval of City and in strict compliance with the terms, and
conditions of this Agreement.
8,3 Documents and Records. Project related documents, records, drawings, designs,cost
estimates, electronic data files, databases and any other documents developed by
Consultant in connection with its performance of the Services, and any copyright interest
in such documents, shall become the property of City and shall be delivered to City upon
completion of the Services,or upon the request of City. Any reuse of such documents,
and any use of incomplete documents, shall be at City's sole risk.
8.4 ladegendent Contractor Status. Consultant is for all purposes under this Agreement an
independent contractor and shall perform the Services as an independent contractor.
Neither City nor of its agents shall have control over the conduct of Consultant or
Consultant's employees, except as;herein set forth. Consultant shall supply necessary
tools and instrumentalities required to perform the Services. Assigned personnel
employed by Consultant are for its account only, and in no event shall Consultant or
personnel retained by it be deemed to have been employed by City or engaged by City
for the account of, or on behalf of City.Consultant shall have no authority,express or
implied, to act on behalf of City in;any capacity whatsoever as an agent, nor shall
Consultant have any authority, express or implied, to bind City to any obligation.
8.5 Termination.
A. Unless earlier terminated as provided for below, this Agreement shall terminate upon
completion and acceptance of the Services by City.
B.This Agreement may be terminated by City, in its sole discretion, by providing thirty
( 0)ways' prior written notice to Consultant(delivered by certified mail, return receipt
requested)ofC'ity"s intent to terminate.
C. If this Agreement is terminated by City, an adjustment to Consultant's compensation
shall be made, but(1)no amount shall be allowed for anticipated profit or unperformed
Services, and (2) any payment due Consultant at the time of termination may be adjusted
to the extent of any additional costs to City occasioned by any default by Consultant.
D. Upon receipt of a tertnination notice, Consultant shall immediately discontinue its
provision of the Services and, within five( ) days of the date of the termination notice,
deliver or otherwise make available to City, copies (in both hard copy and electronic
farm, where applicable) of project related data,design calculations, drawings;
specifications, reports, estimates, summaries and such other information and materials as
may have been accumulated by Consultant in performing the Services. Consultant:shall
be compensated on a pro-rata basis for Services completed up to the date of termination,
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8.6 Books and Records. Consultant shall maintain books, ledgers, invoices, accounts and
other records and documents evidencing costs and expenses related to the Services for a
period of three (3)years, or for any longer period required by law, from the date of final
payment to Consultant pursuant to this Agreement. Such books shall be available at
reasonable times for examination by City at the office of Consultant.
8.7 Entire Aitreement/Amendment.This Agreement, including the Exhibits incorporated
herein by reference, represents the entire agreement and understanding between the
Parties as to the matters contained herein, and any prior negotiations, written proposals or
verbal agreements relating to such matters are superseded by this Agreement. Except as
otherwise provided for herein, an amendment to this Agreement shall be in writing,
approved by City and signed by City and Consultant.
8.8 Governing Law. This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with
the laws of the State of California.
8.9 Severability. If one or more of the sentences, clauses, paragraphs or sections contained in
this Agreement is declared invalid,void or unenforceable by a court of competent
jurisdiction,the same shall be deemed severable from the remainder of this Agreement
and shall not affect, impair or invalidate the remaining sentences, clauses, paragraphs or
sections contained herein, unless to do so would deprive a Party of a material benefit of
its bargain under this Agreement.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF,duly authorized representatives of the City and Consultant have
signed in confirmation of this Agreement.
CITY OF REDLANDS CONVERSE CONSULTANTS.
By: , :', �,—"—\,, B
Tina Kundig, Finance Director-/ `k gas r Hashmi S.E. Quazi
Attest:
City Clerk
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EXHIBIT "All
SCOPE OF SERVICES
Task 1: Field Services
Our field services will likely include the following:
• Conduct in-place density tests of compacted trench backfill. It is estimated that thirty
(30) visits will be required for the project duration
• Transport soils samples from the site to our laboratory
Task II: Laboratory Testing
• Determine maximum dry density and optimum moisture content for soils and aggregate
base
Task III: Report Preparation
We will prepare a letter report which will include the following:
• A table with field density test results
• Laboratory test results
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EXHIBIT "B"
PROJECT SCHEDULE
The schedule for density testing ofcompacted trench backfill will follow the construction
schedule.
The project should be complete within 150 calendar days of City's issuance of a written
'notice to proceed` to consultant.
EXHIBIT 1111
PROJECT COSTS
Field
Service Unit Total units Unit Rate Total
Sample pick-up and delivery Hr 10 $50 $500.00
Conduct in-place density testing p1 compacted trench Hr 120 $70 $8,400.00
backfill(30 visits @ 4 hrsfvisit)
Total $6,900.00
t_at3orato
Type of Test Unit Total Units knit Rate Total
Maximum density test on soils Sample 6 $110 $650.00
Maximum density test on aggregate base Sample 2 $110 $221.1.00
Marshall Density ;ample 2 $150 $300.00
Extraction and Gradation ,Sample 2 $150 $300.00
Total $1,480.00
Office
Service Unit Total Unit Rate Total
Unita
B
Project Manager Hr 10 $100 $1,000,00
Support staff(data processing, co-ordination, etc) Hr 10 $50 $500.00
Prepare field density test results report Lump 1 $1,500 $1,500.00
Sum
Total $3,000.00
COST SUMMARY
Field
$1,480-00
CONDITIONS
Our fees are based on the following assumptions:
• Normal working schedule is eight hours per day. Work over 40 hours weekly will be charged at 1.5 times
the regular hourly rate. Weekends and holidays will also be charged at 1.5 times the regular hourly rate.
• For time in excess of four hours and less than eight hours, we will charge to the nearest corresponding
hour above four working hours.
• Our services will be performed on a time-and-materials basis in accordance with the rates presented in
the cost tables and our Schedule of Fees, copies of which are attached and form a part of this proposal.
• For on-call services, only test results will be provided. No verification report will be provided to
indicate thatthe project was completed in substantial compliance with the plan and specification.
• It is understood by both contracting parties that this is a prevailing wage project as defined in
Labor Code Sections 1770-1780.
• Our field representative will not direct, supervise, or lay out the work of the contractor. Our services will
not include a review or evaluation of the contractor's safety measures on or near the project.
• Any meetings and/or consultation(s)requested by the client will also be charged in accordance with the
attached Schedules of Fees,
• We require 24 hours advance notice for our services. We will make every attempt to accommodate
requests on shorter notices.
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EXHIBIT "D"
RATE SCHEDULE
CONVERSE CONSULTANIS-
Prevailing Wgge,Sched ule of Fees
Personnel
Introduction
It is the objective of Converse Consultants to provide its clients with quality professional and technical services and a cordinuing source of
professional advice and opinions. Services will be performed in a manner consistent with that level of care and skill ordinarily exercised
by members of the profession currently practicing in the same locality under similar conditions.This fee schedule is valid through January
31,2011.
Hourty Charges for Personnel
Staff assignments will depend on personnel availability,job complexity,project site location and experience level required to satisfy the
technical requirements of the project and to meet the prevailing standard of professional rare,
Field Technical Services
Construction Inspector—ACIACBO and/or AWS/CW certified(concrete,post-tension,masonry,structural steel,
fireproofing;includes concrete batch plant and local steel fabrication inspections)$78
DSA Masonry Inspectorill
Non-Destructive Testing Inspector(ultrasonic,magnetic particle,dye penetrant,skidmore,pull testing,torque
testing.
Schmidt hammer,and pachometer) 85
Soils Technician(soil,base,asphalt concrete,and moisture emission testing) 70
Sample Pick-up50
Professional Services(Field and Office)
Staff Professional$80
Senior Staff Professiona[85
Project Professional 105
Project Managerl 00
Senior Professionall 35
Principal ProfessionaI160
Laboratory Testing
Laboratory Technician$65
(Unit prices for routine tests quoted upon request;see Geotechnical Laboratory Testing and Materials Testing Services
Schedules of Fees)
Office Support
Clerical/Word Processing$50
Drafting65
CAD OperatorlDrafting Manager70
Overtime and special shift rates for Field Technical Services personnet are determined in accordance with Prevailing Wage law,Travel
time to and from the job site will be charged at the hourly rates for the appropriate personnel,
Expenses
I, Exploration expenses(drilling,trenching,etc.)are charged at cost plus fifteen percent.
2. Travel and subsistence expenses(transportation,room and board.etc)for individuals on projects requiring travel and/or living
away from a principal office are charged at cost plus fifteen percent.
3 Automobile and truck expenses are charged at cost plus fifteen percent(rentals)or at a rate of fifty-five cents per mile for
company-owned vehicles traveling between principal office and project.
4 Other out-of-pocket direct project expenses(aerial photos, long-distance telephone calls,permits,bonds,outside printing
services,tests,etc.)are charged at cost plus fifteen percent.
Invoices
1, Invoices will be submitted to the Client on a monthly basis,and a final bill will be submitted upon completion of services.
2. Pavrrient is due upon presentation of invoice and is past-due thirty days from invoice
date. in the event Client fails to make'any pavrnent to Converse when due. Converse may
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immediately cease work hereunder until said payment, together with a service charge at the
rate of eighteen percent per annum (but not exceeding the maximum allowed by law) from
the due date,has been received. Further,Converse may at its sole option and discretion
refuse to perform any further work irrespective of payment from Client in the event Client
fails to pay Converse for services when said payments are due.
1 Client shall pay attorneys'fees or other costs incurred in collecting any delinquent amount,
General Conditions
The terms and provisions of the Converse General Conditions are incorporated into this fee schedule as though set forth in full. IfaCDpy
of the General Conditions does not accompany this fee schedule,Client should request a copy from this office,
CONVERSE CONNU_LTANTS
Schedule of Fees
Geotechnical Laboratory Testing
Compensation for laboratory testing services wilt be made in accordance with this fee schedule. Costs of tests not on this
schedule will be by quote and/or in accordance with our current hourly fee schedule, The rates are based on non-
contaminated soil. A surcharge will be charged for handling contaminated material,which will be determined based on the
project.
IDENTIFICATION AND INDEX PROPERTIES TESTS
Visual Classification,ASTM D2488..—... ....--.......... 8.00
Engineering Classification,ASTM D2487............ ............15.00
Moisture Content
• Moisture Content&Dry(Bulk)Density,
ASTM 02216 8[72'937 15.00
• Moisture Content,ASTM 02216........ 10:00
Shrinkage Limit,ASTM D427 85.00
Afterberg Limits,ASTM D4318
• Several points..... ....... ...80-00
• One point.,.....--.—-.—-.-.... ...... 40.00
Particle Size Analysis,ASTM D422
Fine Sieve(From+#200 to#4) 80.00
■ Coarse Sieve(From+#200 to 3 in)......:. 80:00
■ Hydrometer .................... .........85.00
Percent Passing#200 Sieve,ASTM 031140:. 45:00
Specific Gravity
• Fine(passing#4 sieve),ASTM D854-...... ...... 70.00
• Coarse(retained on#4 sieve),ASTM 0127........... 70:00
Sand Equivalent Test......—.... 75;00
Double Hydrometer Dispersion,ASTM 04221 150.00
COMPACTION AND BEARING STRENGTH
Standard Proctor Compaction,ASTM D698 or ASTM 01557=91
• Method A or B_........ ... .....—......... 110,00
• Method C(6-inch mold). 11000
California Impact Method(Caltrans 216) ...... .. ..... 200;00
R-value,ASTM 032844..,. 24000
California Bearing Ratio(CBR),ASTM 031883
a I point....-- ... ..... 125,00
• 3 point. ... ....... 325.00
Relative Density
• 0.1 cubic foot mold.,....... ....... 200;00
0.5 cubic foot mold-1-11-Ir 300,00
SHEAR STRENGTH
Torvane/Pocket Penetrometer,.
D-2
Direct Shear(per point)
a Quick Test.......___...... 60-00
At Consolidated-Drained(granular soil)
ASTM 03080............. ...... 140:00
IF Consolidated-Drained(fine grained soil),
ASTM 133080,,..,....... 200.00
• Consolidated-Undrained(fine grained)... 120.00
• Residual Strength,per Cycle..... 45,00
• Remolded Specimens,per specimen ...... 45,00
STATIC UNIAXIAL AND TRIAXIAL STRENGTH TESTS
(PER POINT)
Unconfined Compression,ASTM 2166, ......... _75-00
Unconsolidated-Undrained,ASTM 02850 ............110.00
Consolidated—Undrained(per point). ...... ...-700,00
Consolidated—Drained(per point),:. - ....... . 700.00
With Pore Pressure Measurement,per load ........ 1%00
Remolded Specimens,per;specimen.,,.,, ......._ ___45;00
CONSOLIDATION AND SWELL COLLAPSE TESTS
8 Load Increments .......'"''......180'00
Additional load increment......'.,'..dl........ ......'.1.... 30.00
Time-Ratio, per load increment........... 60.00
Single Point(collapse test)_..-.... ......... _____60'00
Single Load Smil,ASTM D4546
• Ring Sample, Field Moisture.::: ..___....... 65.00
• Ring Sample,Air Dried.._.............. .... .... ..65.00
Remolded Sample, per specimen ........ 45,00
Expansion Index Test,UBC 29-2/ASTM 04829... 80.00
HYDRAULIC CONDUCTIVITY TESTS
Constant Head,ASTM 02434... ......... .....250,00
Failing Head Flexible Wall,ASTM D5084.... ...._..._..--300.00
Triaxial Permeability, EPA 9100,..... -1...... . 350.00
Remolded Specimen,per specimen. ......... .....
CHEMICAL TESTS
Corrosivity(pH, resistivity,sulfates,chlorides)... 150-00
Organic Content,ASTM D2974.....,, 65.00
Conti re. Unit rates presented on this fee schedule are for routinely performed geotechnics laboratory tests Numerous other earth material physical
tests can be performed in our geotechnical laboratories,including rock core,soil cement and soil lime mdxture tests Tests not listed can be quoted upon
request, This fee schedule is valid through January 31,2011
Prices are based on the assumption that samples are uncontaminated and do not contain heavy metals,adds,carcinogens andlor volatile organics which
can be measured by an organic vapor analyzer or pholoionization detector with a concentration greater than So parts-per-milkon 4pdm) Quoted testing fees
are based on the assumption that no protective clothing Wit be required to handle samples If Level 0 protective clothing will be required during handling of
samples(as defined in the Federal CFR Part 191 f}.120),then a 40%increase in fees presented in pais schedWe will be applied, Level C Protective clothing
Will be a 60%increase in fees Converse will not handle samples that require either Level B or Level A protection in our geotechnical laboratories,
Contaminated samples Wit he returned to the client Uncomarnmated samples Wit be disposed of 30 days after presentation of last results The client must
disclose the source of samples Samples imported from out of state Will be incinerated after testing,in accordance Win requiremenis of the United States
Department ofAgricunure soil sampies obtained within the Stale of California currently designated quarantine areas*411 also be mcinerated in accordance
with the requirement of the State of California Department of Food and Agriculture,Dovision of Plant industry,Pest Exclusion A$5.00 incineration fee*11 be
added to each sample trial is required to be Incinerated in accordance with State and Federal law,
Test results requkring plots Wit be presented in apubirshoWetotmat generated from computer programs, Otherwise,raw test numbers will be presented.A
minimum laboratory fee of$5t 00 will be Charged to present and mail test results Beyond the standard U S Mail delivery.specialized Iransm0lal will be
charged at additional cost(e g,-Feder*Express,UPS.etc,I Geolechnical testing does not include engineering and/or geologic review and analysis
Typical turnaround for geotechnical laboratory testing is two weeks(or roughly ten working days) To expedite test turn-around to five working days.a 50%
increase in the fees in this schedule Wit be applied, Many geotechnical tests require at least one week to perform in accordance*in the ASTM or other
standard specifications Fees presented in this schedule for relatively undisturbed direct shear,consolidation or expansion pressure tests are based on the
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assumption that 22-in ameter(2,416-anal inside diameter)bran ring samples will be provided to the geotechnical laboratory for testing,;Remolded
speamens will be compacted in standard 2.5-inch outside diameter brass rings for direct shear,consolidation and expansion pressure tests All lees
presented in this schedule ars based on the assumiAon that the client will deliver samples to our laboratory st no additional cost to Converse;
invoices will be issued monthly and are payable on raceipt unless otherwise agreed upon. interest of 1.5 per month(but not exceeding the rnaximur
allowed by lase)will be payable on any amount net paid within thirty days;payment thereafter to be applied first to accrued interest and then to the principle
unpaid amount, The Client shall pay any attorneys"fees or other costs incurred in collecting any delinquent amounts,
CONVERSE CONSULTANTS
Schedule of Fees
Materials Testing Services
Compensation for laboratory testing services will be based on rates in accordance with this schedule. Costs of tests not on this
schedule will be by quote and/or in accordance with our current hourly fee schedule:Our services will be performed in accordance
with the General Conditions This fee schedule is valid through January 31,2011;
AGGREGATES
Moisture Content(ASTM D2216) ................. :........$10.00
Particle Size Analgis
• Coarse(ASTM 0136),each..,..::.. ......60.00
• Coarse and fine(ASTM C136& 1-37),each ... .. ........ .140:00
• Specific Gravity&Absorption
• Coarse Aggregate(ASTM 0127).. ......:::........80.00
• Fine Aggregate(ASTM 0128)..... .........80:00
• Unit weight per cubic foot(ASTM C29)....... ______50;00
• Soundness-Sodium or Magnesium(ASTIM C88),each...200:00
• Potential Alkali Reactivity(ASTM D289)...... ::........300:00
• Freeze Thaw Soundness 175;00
• Los Angeles Abrasion,per class(ASTM 0131,C535)...210i:00
• Sana Equivalent(ASTM D2419).., .. ........70_00
• Lightweight Particles(ASTM C123),each:. 75.00
• Clay Lumps and Friable particles(ASTM C142),each.,100.00
• Stripping test(ASTM 01E164),each ... ............. ..........65.00
• Organic impurities(ASTM C40)... .....:;: ...,.60.00
• Durability -....... „:.. . ....... ...By Quite
CONCRETE TESTS
Laboratory Trial Batch(ASTM C192),__... By Quite
Laboratory Mix Design,historical data ......:,. By Quote
Compression Test,6"x 12"cylinder(ASTM C39),each...._.,,.23,00
Light Weight Concrete
• Compression....: ....: , ..,,....2100
• Unit Weight .......:. ., ........."..23;00
Specimen preparation,trimming or coring,each ............. ...45.40
Bond Strength(ASTM 0321)
• Prepared by Converse..,: . ,,.,....120.00
• Prepared by Others.....:... ......... : . ..., 60:00
Core Compression Test(ASTM C12),each. ............ .......45:00
Flexure test;6'x 6"beams(ASTM C78).each... ..... .. ...........6000
Modulus of Elasticity•Static(ASTM 0469),each..... . ...... ..110;00
Length Change(3 bars.5 readings each,
up to 26 days)(ASTM C157)... .. .. .... ........: . ....250,00
Splitting Tensile.6"x 12"cylinders,each'.'. 50:00
Field Concrete Control(sampling,slump,temperature,
cast 4 cylinders,molds,cylinder pick-up,within
10 Mir of office,stand-by extra)
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ASTMlUBC,hourly rate schedule,or each Cylinder, .70:00
Field Concrete Control(same as above plus
air content test)ASTM/UBC,hourly rate
schedule,or each Cylinder,... ...... 80:00
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Hold Cylinder...... .............
Cylinder Mold sent to job site but not casted by Converse or returned to Converse 500
MASONRY(ASTM;0140,E447,UBC STANDARD 24-22)
Moisture Content,as received,each.--.-:...-.--...............2000
Absorption,each....---.-�- .......... .....50.
Compression,each..l.l .'..'. .l.'..'.- .."...d.."'..'.."..�.........40100
Shrinkage(ASTM 0426),each..... ...--.90.00
Net Area and Volume,each. ...... -.25.00
Masonry Blocks,per set of 9.--......... ...... 650DO
Masonry Core Compression,each,.... .....-...... 45.00
Masonry Core Shear,each... -......--......... 50.00
Masonry Core Trimming,each.--. ........... ........... -----415,00
Compression Test,grouted prisms,
B"x 6"x 16',each.,.....:
Test,grouted prisms,
12'x 16*x 16',each— ....... ............. ...... 140,00
Compression Test
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2®x 4"Mortar Cylinder,each .......-....... .........---2100
0 3"xis"Grout Prisms,each... ........:.........23.00
4 2"Cubes(ASTM 0109),each...... '.1..d--... 2100
Cast by others..,..... I....... ........—........23-00
Mortar or Grout Mix Designs-.... ...... By Quote
FIREPROOFING TESTS
Oven Dry Density(per sample)...............-.................:........,..50.00
MOISTURE EMISSION TEST
Moisture Emission Test Kit ........ .............. 35,00
ASPHALTIC CONCRETE
Stability,Flow,and Unit Weight,ASTM M927'....-I'll'1111 1%00
Marshall ASTM DI 559,ASTM D2726 .....: .........150.00
Measured Maximum Specific Gravity of Mix(ASTM 1 2041)
(Ricos Method),each ....----.. .......---.....------75.00
Void Analysis of Cores or Marshall Specimens
Calculations Only (ASTM D3203) set of 2 or 3 35.00
Laboratory Mixing of Asphalt&Concrete,per sample 50.00
Complete Asphalt Concrete Mix Design
(Hveem or Marshall)............--............ ....................By Quote
Extraction of Asphalt and Gradation(ASTM D2172,Method B)
Or California 310, including ash correction, each 150.00
Extraction of Rubberized Asphalt and Gradation, each 170.00
Specific Gravity(ASTM D2726 or ASTM D1188)
• uncoated ---85,00
• coated —9500
Immension-Compression- . ..... ....... 400:46
Particle coating(ASTM 2489) .....: .... ...45,00
Stripping(ASTM DI 664)- 50,00
Moisture or Volatile Distillates in paving mixtures,
or materials containing petroleum products or
byproducts— . ..... ... ...-- .-......... 120,00
Retained Strength(ASTM D10741D1075)
6 specimens. fay Quote
Retained Stability,Mil, Std, 520A,Method 104,
6specimens- . ....-1- . ....... .....By Quote
CBR,ASTM D1883, sncluding M/D curve. 1 point.,... ---210D0
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Asphalt Temperature... ......... 15.00
STRUCTURAL STEEL
Tensile Test,#11 Bar or Smaller,each.... ......... ........ 45 00
Bend Test,#11 Bar or Smaller,each. ....... —40,00
Tensile Test,#14 Bar,each:- .. ...... .115-00
Tensile Test,#18 Bar,each;, ', 31000
Rebar coupler tensile test ......--" 1-6500
Tensile Test,Welded#11 Bar or Smaller,each.......—.1-1. ..50100
Tensile Test,Welded#14 Bar,each ...........110-00
Tensile Test,Welded#18 Bar,each 300.00
Tensile Test,Mechanically Spliced Bar,#11 Bar or Smaller,
each.... :..., ..... ............-......---....:...........150.00
Tensile Test,Mechanically Spliced Bar,#14 Bar,each 310,00
HIGH STRENGTH BOLT,NUT,AND WASHER TESTING
Wedge Tensile Test for A490 Bolts
Under 100,000 lbs,each ...... 45,00
Over 100,000 lbs,each..... .........
Wedge Tensile Test for A325 Bolts
Under 100,000 lbs,each... ...... 50'00
HIGH STRENGTH BOLT,NUT,AND WASHER TESTING,continued
Tensile Test—Anchor Bolts,tested xwith displacement
transducers,each 300.00
Nut-Hardness,Proof,and Cone Proof Load Test,each .....50.00
Washer-Hardness,each...... ............. ......—30,00
A325 or A490—Bolt hardness only,each. .....—.35.00
Bolt A325 or A490
Wedge Tensile Under 100,000 lbs,and Hardness,each....80.00
Wedge Tensile Over 100,000 lbs,and Hardness,each, 100.00
Bolt,Nut,and Washer-All Tests per set with bolts
Under 100,000 lbs, ----......
Over 100,000 lbs. ....... _............350.00
NOTES:
(1) See Geotechnical Laboratory Testing Schedule of Fees for soil testing.
(2) Hourly rates are available upon request,
(3) Field laboratory rates are available upon request.
(4) Listed unit rates are based upon the assumption that samples vAll be delivered to our laboratory at Do cost to Converse.
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EXHIBIT "E"
WORKERa' COMPENSATION INSURANCE CERTIFICATION
14IGHLINE WATER REPLACEMENT PROJECT, PHASE 11
Every employer except the State, shall secure the payment of compensation in one or more of the
following ways:
(a) By being insured against liability to pay compensation in one or more insurer duly
authorized to write compensation insurance in this State.
(b) By securing from the Director of Industrial Relations, a certificate of consent to self
insure, either as an individual employer or as one employer in a group of employers,
which may be given upon furnishing proof satisfactory to the Director of Industrial
Relations of ability to self-insure and to pay any compensation that may become due to
his or her employees.
I am aware of the provisions of Section 3700 of the Labor Code which requires,every employer to be
insured against liability for Workers'Compensation or to undertake self-insurance in accordance with
the provisions of that Code, and I will comply with such provisions before commencing the
performance of the work of this Agreement. (Labor Code§1861).
COI' NTRSE CONSULTANI'S.
11ashmi S,E. Quazi Date:
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