HomeMy WebLinkAboutContracts & Agreements_129-2009_CCv0001.pdf AGREEMENT FOR THE PERFORMANCE OF GEOTECHNICAL
SERVICES ASSOCIATED WITH REDLANDS' CITYWIDE SIDEWALK
AND CURB IMPROVEMENT PROJECT
This agreement for the performance of geotechnical services associated with Redlands' Citywide
Sidewalk and Curb Improvement Project("Agreement") is made and entered into this 12th day
of August, 2009 ("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 I - ENGAGEMENT OF CONSULTANT
1.1 City hereby engages Consultant to provide geotechnical services for City's Citywide
Sidewalk and Curb Improvement Project(the "Services"). 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 th `
industry providing like and similar types of Services.
ARTICLE 2 - SERVICES OF CONSULTANT
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.
2.2 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 its Municipal Utilities and Engineering Director,or the Director's
authorized designee, 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
performance of the Services.
ARTICLE 4 - PERFORMANCE OF SERVICES
4.1 Consultant shall perform the Services in a prompt and diligent manner, and such services
will coincide with City's construction schedule.
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4.2 During the term of this Agreement, City may request that Consultant perform Extra
Services. As used herein. "Extra Services' means any work that is determined necessaD
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 Five Thousand Seven Hundred Eleven Dollars($5,711). City shall pay
Consultant on a time and materials basis up to the not to exceed amount, in accordance
with Exhibit "B"entitled "Project Costs," and based upon the hourly rates shown in
Exhibit"C," entitled "Rate Schedule.- Both Exhibits"B" and "C" 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 Project communications and notices shall be given in writing by personal delivery or by
mail.Notices sent by mail should be addressed as follows:
ciiy Consultant
Mr. Eric Week PE Mr. Hashmi S.E. Quazi, Ph.D., G.E.
Municipal Utilities and Engineering Dept. Regional Manager
City of Redlands. Converse Consultants
P.O. Box 3005 10391 Corporate Drive
Redlands, CA 92373 Redlands, CA 92374
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 who notices and payments are
to be given by giving notice pursuant to this section 5.3.
ARTICLE 6 - INSURANCE AND INDEMNIFICATION
6.1 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
unless and until required insurance listed below is obtained by Consultant. Consultant
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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 coverage limits 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
Worker's 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.
6.3 Hold Harmless and Indemnification. Consultant shall defend, indemnify and hold
harmless City and its elected officials, employees and agents from and against claims,
losses or liability, including attorneys' fees,arising from injury or death to persons or
damage to property occasioned by Consultant's and its officers'.employees' and agents'
sole negligent acts or omissions in performing the Services.
6A 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 Dollars ($1,000,000)
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. Such insurance shall be primary and non-contributing to any insurance or self-
insurance maintained by City.
6.5 Professional Liabilitv 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.
6.6 Business Auto Liability Insurance. Consultant shall have business auto liability coverage,
with minimum limits of One Million Dollars($1,000,000) 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. Such insurance shall be primary and non-
contributing to any insurance or self insurance maintained by City.
ARTICLE 7 -CONFLICTS OF INTEREST
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 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.
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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.
B. 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 700.1 Statement of
Economic 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
8.1 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
and other relief, be entitled to the recovery of its reasonable attorneys' fees, including fees
for the use of in-house counsel by a Party.
8.2 Prohibition Against Assi nnment. 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 other documents developed by Consultant
in connection with its performance of the Services, and copyright interest in such
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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 Independent 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
(30) days' prior written notice to Consultant(delivered by certified mail, return receipt
requested)of City'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 termination notice, Consultant shall immediately discontinue its
provision of the Services and. within five(5) days of the date of the termination notice,
deliver or otherwise make available to City,copies (in both hard copy and electronic
form, 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.
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 Agreement/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
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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 REDL,ANDS Converse Consultants
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Tom Steele, Asst. Finance Dir. Has miS.E. Quazi, Regional Manager
Attest:
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EXHIBIT "A�^
SCOPE OF SERVICES
The Services will include, but not belimited to, the following:
° Attend preoonstructionmeeting atthe time and location determined bvthe City
• Conduct on-site observations of the work in poo0neao to assist the City's Inspector and
Project Manager in determining when the work is, in geDe[8(, proceeding in accordance with
the Contract Documents
• Report to the City whenever inspector believes that work is faulty, defecbve, does not
conform to the Contract Documents, Or has been damaged; or whenever there is defective
material or equipment; or whenever inspector believes the work should be uncovered for
observations orrequires special testing
° Inspect Contractor's rneons, rnethoda, h*chn|quem, sequences or procedures for
construction
° Furnish 3 copies of the fine/ report documenting the test results and other information for
City's review and approval. Report will be certified by a California registered Civil Engineer
orGeotechnical Engineer for the tests performed.
TECHNICAL APPROACH AND SCOPE OF WORK
Based 0nthe above project underSteOding. oVrpropos8duoopeofvv0rkandtechnica| approaoh
are the following:
Sidewalk Testing
We will provide a technician on an as-needed basis to conduct in-place density testing of
sidewalk subgr8de, aggregate base, asphalt, and cement concrete, Test locations will be
determined by the City representative. Tests will be conducted in auc0n1enoe with ASTM
Standard D1550 (sand cone) or ASTM Standard O2922 (nuclear gauge). A copy of daily report
along with the field test density results will be submitted by Converse field representative to the
City inspector at the end of each site visit,
Concrete inspection
Converse will fabricate concrete bsot cylinders on-site on as-needed basis. Ai[ content and
slump testing will be performed UD the GpeCinlgnS atthat time. The cylinders will be labeled
identifying the date and location represented by the sample. The FSgu|t of each slump test will
also be recorded. The teat cylinders will be delivered by our personnel to our Redlands
Laboratory for compressive strength testing. The specimens will be tested in accordance with
ASTM C3gatthe age of7and 2Bdays.
Where compressive strength testing indicates Substandard strength, Converse will oono and
sample the cured concrete and perform laboratory compressive strength testing in accordance
with ASTM C42. ifrequired,
Laborato!y Testing
All laboratory testing will be performed at our certified |mbonah3ry. Testing will be required on
aoi|a' aggregate base, concrete, and asphalt, We will ensure that all test results are issued
when they are due.
EXHIBIT "B"
PROJECT COSTS
Our costs are presented in the tables below.
FIELD SERVICES
j Task Unit Total I Unit Total Rate Cos
Attend Pre-construction Meeting Hr 2 $115 $230.00 f
Conduct in-place density tests of
compacted subgrade, aggregate base, Hr 50 $70 $3,500.00
and asphalt concrete, and fabricate
concrete cylinders
Sample Pick-up j Hr 4 $50 $200.00
TOTAL $3,930.00
LABORATORY TESTING
Type of Test Unit Total Unit Total
Unit Price
Modified Proctor (soils) Test 2 $110 $220.00
Modified Proctor(aggregate base) Test 1 $120 $120.00
Asphalt Extraction and Gradation Test 1 $150 $150.00
Marshall Density Test 1 $150 $150.00
Compressive strength of concrete Cylinder 8 22 $176.00
TOTAL $816.00
OFFICE SUPPORT
Staff/Task Y Unit I Total I Unit Price Total !
i Unit
Support Staff Hr 1 $50 $50.00
Project Manager Hr 1 $115 $115.00
Prepare a Letter Report sum I 1 $800 $800.00
TOTAL $965.00
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COST SUMMARY
TASK COST
Field Services $3,930.00 `
Laboratory Services $816.00 j
Office Support $965.00
TOTAL $5,711.00
Our fees are based on the following assumptions:
• Normal working schedule is eight hours per day. Work over 8 hrs per day will be charged at 1.5
times the regular hourly rate. Nightshift, weekends, and holidays will also be charged at 1.5
times the regular hourly rate.
• We will assess a four-hour minimum charge for each site visit less than four working hours.
There will be a two-hour minimum charge in case of work cancellation. For time in excess of
four hours and less than eight hours, we will charge to the nearest corresponding hour above
four working hours.
• We will not access any travel time and mileage charge to and from our Redlands office to the
job site.
• For on-call services, only test results will be provided. No verification report will be provided to
indicate that the project was completed in substantial compliance with the plans and
specifications.
• It is understood by both contracting parties that this is a prevailing wage project as defined in
Labor Code Sections 1770-1780,
• Our rates will be adjusted if the prevailing wage is adjusted by the Department of Industrial
Relations.
• The test locations will be prepared and ready for testing by Converse field personnel upon their
arrival at the site. The client and/or contractor will be responsible for the excavation and
backfilling of all test locations.
• Additional inspections and laboratory testing outside the agreed-upon scope of work can be
provided upon request. Charges for these additional services will be based on our attached
Schedule of Fees.
• No services will be provided prior to our signature of an agreement with you. No additional
work required will be provided without written authorization and a budget amendment from your
authorized representative.
• Our services will be performed on a time-and-materials basis in accordance with the unit rates
indicated, and/or Schedule of Fees and General Conditions.
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• 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 Schedule of Fees.
• Testing services outlined in this proposal will be performed at the request of your authorized
representative.
We require 24 hours advance notice for our services. We will, however, make every attempt to
accommodate requests on shorter notice.
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EXHIBIT "C"
RA'T'E SCHEDULE
CONVERSE CONSULTANTS
Prevailing Wage Schedule of Fees
Personnel
Introduction
It is the objective of Converse Consultants to provide its clients with quality professional and technical services and a continuing 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 31,2010.
Hourly 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 care.
Field Technical Services
Construction Inspector—ACl/ICBO andfor AlWS/CW1 certified(concrete,post-tension,masonry.structural steel.
fireproofing,includes concrete batch plant and local steel fabrication inspections) $75
DSA Masonry Inspector 78
Non-Destructive Testing Inspector(ultrasonic,magnetic particle,dye penetrant,Skidmore.pull testing,torque testing,
Schmidt hammer,and pachometer) 75
Soils Technician(soil,base,asphalt concrete,and moisture emission testing) 70
Sample Pick-up 50
Professional Services(Field and Office)
Staff Professional $80
Senior Staff Professional 85
Project Professional 105
Project Manager 115
Senior Professional 135
Principal Professional 160
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
Drafting 65
CAD Operator/Drafting Manager 10
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Overtime and special shift rates for Field Technical Services personnel 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
1. 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 the 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.
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Schedule of Fees
Geuteohnica! Laboratory Testing
Compensation for laboratory testing services will be made in accordance with this fee schedule. Costs uftests not onthis schedule will
bebyquote and/or in accordance with our current hourly fee schedule. The rates are based on non-contaminated soil. AuuroharQe
will be charged for handling contaminated material, which will be determined based on the project.
IDENTIFICATION AND INDEX PROPERTIES TESTS
Visual Classification,ASTM D2488 .. ..... ..8UO
Engineering Classification,ASTM D24O7.......---- .....15.OQ CONSOLIDATION AND SWELL COLLAPSE TESTS
Moisture Content 8Load[norements ..... --- ..... ........ --- .... -' 180.OD
Moisture Content&Dry(Bulk) Density, Additional load increment.....................- ........... ......... ...3O.0O
ASTM O221O& D2B37--....... .............-...... ........15.QO Time-Ratio. per load increment............ - ........^.....--'8O,0O
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Moisture Content, ASTM O221O ..........- ... ...... ....1OOO Single Point .............. .......--- ......._ ...60,00
Shrinkage Limit,ASTM D427....... ........... ...... ......-- ...85.00 Single Load Swell,ASTM D4546
Atterberg Limits,ASTM D4318 ~ Ring Sample, Field Moisture._,...
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Several points... ......... ----- ........ ........... .......OO.O0 Ring Sample,Air Dried ................... ..............�O5l0
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One poinL ...................... .... ....... ....... ... ..............4O.0O Remolded Sample, ........... ....... -.........45.00
Particle Size Analysis.ASTM D422 Expansion Index Test, UBC 2S-2V\GTMU482R -- ...... 80.DO
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Fine Sieve(From+#20Vto#4) ....- ... ....... ....... ....0I0O
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Coarse Sieve(From +#20Ouu3in)...-- ............ ....8O.0O HYDRAULIC CONDUCTIVITY TESTS
-------85OU Constant Head,ASTM D2434--....... --- ...... --'25O,DO
Percent Passing#2uuSieve,ASTM Cn14O......--.-....45�OO Failing Head Flexible Wall, ASTM D5O84 ......... ---'3OOOO
Specific Gravity Triaxial Permeability, EPA 9100- ....- ...... ---........350,OQ
~ Fine nieve .ASTM DO54--- ........._'7O,0J Remolded Specimen,per specimen .....--.-.---...5Q.DO
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Coarse(retained on#4aieve .ASTM C127~~� ...7O,OO
Sand Equivalent Test....... --- ...... ......---- .........75,OO CHEMICAL TESTS
Double Hydrometer Dispersion, ASTM D4221150.00 C chlorides)-- 150,00
` Organic Content,ASTM uz9r4--.------- ....... -_05,O0
COMPACTION AND BEARING STRENGTH
Standard Proctor Compaction, ASTM D698 or ASTM D15117 Conditions: Unit rates presented on this me schedule are for routinely
91 performed geotechnical/ bow
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----------------~--. cement and sell lime mixture tests Tests not listed can uequoted upon request
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Method C(6-inchmold)-....----......--~.--,12lVU This fee schedule avalid through January 31,omo
California Impact Method(Caltrans 21G)- .....--- .....2OODO
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. ------------^-^--- contain metals,acids,carcinogens arictior volatile organics which can
California BmadngRedo(CBR).ASTM D1888 heavyan erg
° .,door analyzer or phoinionizatron detector with a
1point- ...... ----- ... ..... ..-_-_----- 125,0O «ome»tamongreater than uovxrts-pepmo/mn( ) Quoted testing fees are
° ption that no protective clothing will be iequired to handle
3 p�nt.-----------------------325OO "==�' "="�" '
Relative Density samples(as defined in samples, ' -Level - ��protective lathing wil! be---�m�� - required
910,!20�,then a 401c,increase In
° 0,1cubic foot mold- -- ...... fees presented inthis schedule will ue applied, 1-eve!C protective clothing will be
" 0.5cubic foot mold-----_--_--__---3000O aummincrease mlees Converse will not handle
samples that require either
'level o or'leve/ * protection in our geotechnical laboratories, Contaminated
samples will be returned to the client.8HE&RSTRENGTH mj Uncontaminatedsamples- -'ii- ----
ent trust disclose the source
Tumane/PoukoPenetrometer -- ....-_--......- .....2O.UO ofsampies Sampies imported from out of state will be incinerated after testnig,
[U�c Shear(�xp�n� °°=""an" with requirements=the United States
Department cif Agriculture.
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Qu�kTee ----------------------60.00 -'oil samples obtained --� -- --- - California currently
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Consolidated-Drained(granular soil) the State of California. Division of Plant
ASTM D3D8D..... -___-.............. -... ... ..............140.00 Industry, a$*.uvincineration feeww/be added toeach sample
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° Conao||d�ed-Dnaimed(�nmgrainedaoiV.
ASTM D3O8O-- .............___..... ................ 200.00 Test results requiring plots will ue presented in a publishable format
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Consolidated-Undrained(fine gxained)-- ...........12D.UO from
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Residual Cyde------------.�45,OO
results, Beyond the standard U, S, Mail minimum laboratory =~ = $50,00 will =
° xemomegupecm*�na. �rspecimen---_----.4�OO �adelivery,specializedUPS, etc.), Geotechnical
testing does not include engineering and/or geologic review and analysis,
STATIC UNIAXIAL AND TRIAXIAL STRENGTH TESTS Typical turn-around for geotechnical laboratory testing is two weeks lorroughly
(PER POINT) - ~�- ~~~~ To turn-around ~five ="�g ""%
increase mthe fees mthis schedule will meapplied. tents
Unconfined Compression.ASTM 216O....... .......... ---75�0O sq"/re all least one week to peoorm in accumumm with the ASTM or ome,
Unconsolidated Undrained ASTM D285D-----......11O.O0 standard specifications. Fees
undisturbed�=s—
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��o'����d-U��in�(p��k� 70&00 �me that ' - inside ' --'ConooUdated-Drained(pepoint)- ...... - 7O0OO Sarn*lie*Will b6 *rCi.�d tothe'
agecterhnical laboratory for testing Remolded
VN�pn�p��mue��m�ummen� per�md------�15O�DO will be mm�n��uo�c u�*�eu�n��,»�"
Remolded Specimens. per aAeoknen �- ' 450J nnox�`o�a^o�smmm�n�ma�m �m*�u���o� All fees' -- ------ � mmmychieduie are based the client wmdeliver samples
mour laboratory atnoadditional cost mConverse
CONVERSE CONSULTANTS
Schedule of Fees
Materials Testing Services
Compensation for laboratory testing services will be based on rates in accordance with this schedule. Coats of tests not on this schedule will
be by quote and/or in accordance with our current hourly fee schedule, Our uemioaa will be performed in sconndmnme with the General
Conditions. This fee schedule|avalid through January 31.2O1U
AGGREGATES O''x&^x16^.each''. ''' * .................... .............- '11O�UO
Moisture Content(ASTM D221O)..... -_........._^.-`......$1O-OD Compression Test,grouted prisms,
Particle Size Analysis 12^x |0^x1tr.each-- ....... -........ - ...................140.00
Coarse(ASTM C136).each...... ..............-............ 60.00 Compression
" � �7\smch ---' 1��OD ° 2^x4^Moua --------------.2IDO
---------' - - - -- " 3~x��Gmu Prisms,each %�OO
� & ` ' ----------------
-,--' --` Absorption
C'-- Aggregate(ASTM C12q _ -'OO8O ° 2^Cu��s��Tm�1��'each, - �23.
O0
FineAggregate(ASTM C128)........... __... .......__80.00 Cast by�ho�-------____----------_--- 23.0o
~ Unit weight per cubic foo (ASTM C29) ......... ... .....5Ulm mo�arurGmo»MixDesigne - - — ByQuote
~ sMagnesium(ASTM C8a �oco'2OOoO
�n- 3UO�O FIREPROOFING TESTS
Freeze Thaw
Potential mkeURoacUv�V�OT�D28S --------
~ —' -- -Sovndnea -- 175.00 Oven Dry Density(per sample)------------- .... -auOO
~
Los Angeles Abrasion,peclaas(ASTM C13M.C53a '21�OD
� �O|3TUREB00�x]NTEGT
°
Sand Equivalent(ASTM D2419) '",""
Moisture Kit 35I0
° L�hbwe�hiPad�ooKX�l�C12B).sauh--.-----�7��8V ------------------�
~
Clay Lumps and Friable Particles(ASTM C142).each. 100I0
° KuST�D1GG�.*aoU.----------�G5�O0 ASPHALTIC CONCRETE
~ 0-'--� -- BOlW ��bNy, Flow, ASTM 15O�Q
�an�hnpuddeeK\ST�C*�---_--------' ' ' ==�"` ^------'
°
Durability --.� � --------____^^~____ Quote MamhoUASTM D155S ASTM D2728------------15lO0
' ^ Measured Maximum Specific Gravity of Mix(ASTN4D2041)
CONCRETE TESTS (RicomMathod).each. ....... .... -- .... ..... ------75,0D
Laboratory Trial Batch(ASTM C1e2)'.... -_ ........-'ByQuote Void Analysis of Cores or Marshall
Specimens
Laboratory Mix Design, historical data, Calculations Only(ASTM~~~~~ set~'^~` ~~~`
' �����������@Con�� per sample.,.. ��OO
�ompe�s�nTes���12^gxindero��T�C�0.e�on--'22�5Q ' =---''
Light Weight Concrete Complete Asphalt Concrete Mix Design
°
Compression.... ..... ___ -............ ........ ___....... 22.00 (Hvenmor Marsha|V ....-----....... -.--......... Quote
°
Unit Weight. ... ... ......... --..... ----_ ......._____23,00 Extraction o(Asphalt andGradahon D2172, Method
Specimen trimming each.,.. 45 00 o,co/m^nm3�,inu|umngash mv�,ouv^.each 1suzm
' ' ' -------
Bond Strength(ASTM C321)mE��cmonmxuuu��mu*wpxmnand G�mmmou.each 1rn.no
~ pnapa �byCo»»e�e^'~_----------.-_^-�2D�0Q SPec�cG�«�(ASTM D2728»/ASTM D1188> 05Ug
° P�pm�dbyO�o� - ' ---� -----------�O�0} ' uncoated--------------------~---�
-- �� ° coated ��OO
CneComp�ms�nTeaV\�T�C12leeoh-' ' ------��00 ---------''-'--------------
' �� 4O8OO
F�xura�s��x8^beams(ASTM C78�each, _-----.8O�O "'"==='^"'+"=s=='-------------'~----
��� Particle K\�T�2��9 ��0D
Modu�aofE�aUoh Static(ASTM CxO�.each.-----. n�DO °"��e ^-°�----------------'
Leng�Chongm(3`bars. S�Pp�g(ASTM D1884 ----.--.------------�5IDQ
— �o�ur*mVo�|�0�|�e mp��Qm�ues
upm2Odays)�STMC15�-.-----_------250.00 == '
2^ _5O�D8 or Splitting'~ Tensile,6"' cylinders,each.
Field Concrete Cono �r|(so� mg.slump.temperature, byproducts....... ----------- ... .... --~-- ,2UOO
� �
cast* mn�� cylinder within Rm�|nodSoen�x(ASTM D1 07401075)
-'---- ' 6specimens---------------_----.ByQume
--' - ---' --- -' --' �e�inod�obW� �U �d �20A �m�ud1O4
ASTM/UBC, ' nlVO '
' ' -' By Quote
F�dCnnc��CunUu| aaabove pma " ............_
��D12� i������m� � �m 21��
air content�s0A�T�8J�C hourly ' ' ' ------
' ' Asphalt 1�00
echmdu�.oreachC���e ---------------�O0��0 � ---------------------�
---------------------r�B
�-- -~--- ----- ST�U�TURAL�TEEL
Cylinder Mold sent to job site but not casted by Converse or �����#11 ��mS�|��� ��
�mmedmCunve�e -- ----'5��0 ----^--^'^--'' .
--------------- Bend Test,#11 Bar mSmaller,each............. ........... ............4I00
MASONRY(ASTM C14V �*�7 UBC Tens�.Temt#14Be�each--.--------------'11�OO
' ' Tensile 31V�O
Moisture Content,as received,�o�h ' - ' --' 3]��� --`'^-~----------�
' ----- ' - -' Reber coupler �m 85OO
Absorption,each. ' ------'5O�� "="= == -------------------
' ---------------� ' Tene�Tos�VVm�ad#1� 8mm�meoe�eac� 5�0O
Compression.amoo . ' -� ' ----------�4OVO -------'
' ------ - - Tensile 11OOO
C425\exoh ' ' gQ�O ------------'
Shrinkage~' ---------� ----' Tena8eT�s�VVe�e�#x�8a�emoh 30000
NeA�aondVohmw �och_� ' -' ------------�25�O ------------'
' ' Tenm�Ta�. �pUoa Bar, Bar or Smaller,
Masonry Blocks, per - - ' -'O5UOOMechanically" p"=� '
-' ----------� - each - �
150,00
Masonry Core Compression.each 45,00
Tensile 310�O
Mmson�Co�Shem�eaoh--_------.-,--.-.-.' �%OO �m�=Masonry Core CoreTrimming,each.... .... ... .. .... .....- ... ...- 451,00
Compression Test.grouted prisms,
Converse Consultants MTS 200-0
HIGH STRENGTH BOLT,NUT.AND WASHER TESTING
Wedge Tensile Test for x490Bolts
Under 10O.UoOlbs,eacx—......---............... .................. ...46M
Over 100,00Vlbs.each........---.......... ..... --...... ....... 55,OO
Wedge Tensile Test for A325 Bolts
Under 1OO.OuOlbs,each...... —........ --- ..........—..........50.00
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HIGH STRENGTH BOLT. NUTAND WASHER TESTING,
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continued
Tensile Test—Anchor Bolts,tested with displacement
transducers,each..... ................................ .............. ..........'3OU,VO
Nut-Hmndneos.Prouf,and Cone Proof Load Test,each ' -5O,OO
Washer-Hardness,each........................................................30.00
A325orA4gU—Bolt hardness only,each...— .............. ........35.WV
Bolt A325mA4B
Wedge Tensile Under 100,000 lbs,and Hardness,each—8V.0O
Wedge Tensile Over 1oo,0Volbs,and Hardness.each... 100.00
Bolt,Nut,and Washer'All Tests per set with bolts
Under 100,O00lbs .............. ..................................... ......25O.V0
Over 1OO,0OQlbm.— ... .................. .............. .............358.00
NOTES:
(1) See Geotechnical Laboratory Testing Schedule of Fees for
moil
(2) Hourly rates are available upon oequem-
(3) Field laboratory rates are available upon request.
(4) Listed unit rates are based upon the assumption that samples
will uedelivered hzour laboratory suDo cost ooConverse.
Converse Consultants MTS 2009