HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC AG PKT 2010-10-11 #P AGENDA STAFF REPORT
DATE: October 11, 2010
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
THRU: David N. Carmany, City Manager
FROM: Sean P. Crumby P:E., Director of Public Works
SUBJECT: AGREEMENT FOR GEOTECHNICAL SERVICES AT THE
AREA INCLUDING GUM GROVE PARK AND POLICE
STATION
SUMMARY OF REQUEST:
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It is requested that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 6069 approving an agreement
with Leighton Consulting Inc. for geotechnical services at the area including Gum Grove
Park and the City's Police Station in the amountlof $7,500.
BACKGROUND:
In January 2010, Southern California experienced a rainfall event estimated ranging
from a 100 year flood to a 300 year flood. The City of Seal Beach had record rainfalls
estimated ranging from a 25 year flood to a 200 year flood event with a tornado
touching down near the south portion of the city.
Due to this rain event, the City of Seal Beach activated the Emergency Operations
Center (EOC). During full operations of the EOC, the EOC received a call from the
Heron Pointe Home Owners Association (HOA) in regards to a slope failure between
Gum Grove Park and the Heron Pointe property.
Staff performed a site investigation and concluded a slope failure occurred and
recommended to the HOA a temporary repair. Iti is unknown whether the location of this
slope failure is within Gum Grove Park or Heron Pointe (private) property.
During the same storm event another slope failure occurred on the opposite side of the
Heron Pointe property adjacent to the City Police Station. This slope failure occurred on
the Hellman Ranch asphalt access road. This failure was determined to occur on
private property with the material sliding onto the City Police Station parking lot. After
speaking with staff, it appears that this has occurred in the past. The Heron Pointe
HOA has cleaned up both areas. Staff requests that the Council authorize a
geotechnical study to assess the situation.
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Staff is currently working with the California Emergency Management Agency (CEMA)
for reimbursement for expenses incurred due to the January 2010 rain event. CEMA
has informed us that slope failure repair work is fully reimbursable for work on public
property.
Staff solicited proposals from two qualified geotechnical engineering firms. Leighton
Consulting Incorporated is currently evaluating the McGaugh Pool. Leighton submitted a
proposal for $7,500 to include subsurface exploration, engineering analysis, determine
the depth and lateral extent of the distress, potholing, laboratory testing and a report of
findings, conclusions, and recommendations. URS Corporation submitted a proposal
for $10,000 to prepare the study.
Staff reviewed the proposals and recommends the firm of Leighton Consulting.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
The cost of the services is $7,500. This amount is fully refundable from CEMA.
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RECOMMENDATION:
It is requested that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 6069 approving an agreement
with Leighton Consulting Inc. for geotechnical services at the area including Gum Grove
Park and the City's Police Station in the amount of $7,500.
SUBMITTED BY: NOTED AND APPROVED: .
can P. Crumby, P.E. ' David N. CarmAny
Director of Public Works City Manager
Prepared by: Michael Ho, City Engineer
Attachments:
A. Resolution No. 6069
B. Area Map
C. Agreement
RESOLUTION NUMBER 6069
A RESOLUTION OF THE SEAL BEACH CITY COUNCIL
APPROVING AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN SEAL BEACH AND
LEIGHTON AND ASSOCIATES FOR GEOTECHNICAL
SERVICES (GUM GROVE PARK AND POLICE DEPARTMENT
AREA)
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH DOES HEREBY
RESOLVE:
Section 1. The City Council hereby approves that certain agreement
( "Agreement ") dated October 11, 2010 with Leighton and Associates in the
amount of $7,500 for geotechnical services at the area including Gum Grove
Park and the Police Station.
Section 2. The Council hereby directs the City Manager to execute the
Agreement.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Seal
Beach, at a regular meeting held on the 11 day of October 2010 by the
following vote:
AYES: Council Members
NOES: Council Members
ABSENT: Council Members
ABSTAIN: Council Members
Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk
STATE OF CALIFORNIA }
COUNTY OF ORANGE } SS
CITY OF SEAL BEACH )
I, Linda Devine, City Clerk of the City of Seal Beach, do hereby certify that the
foregoing resolution is the original copy of Resolution Number 6069 on file in
the office of the City Clerk, passed, approved, and adopted by the City Council at
a regular meeting held on the 11 day of October , 2010.
City Clerk
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DESIGN PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
FOR HEREON POINT
GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION
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LEIGHTON CONSULTING, INC.
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Irvine, CA 92614
This Design Professional Services Agreement ( "the Agreement ") is made as of the 11
day of October, 2010 (the "Effective Date "), by and between Leighton Consulting, Inc.
( "Consultant "), a California Corporation, and the City of Seal Beach ( "City "), a California
charter city, (collectively, "the Parties ").
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RECITALS
A. City desires certain professional services.
B. Pursuant to the authority provided by its City Charter and Government
Code § 37103, if applicable, City desires to engage Consultant to provide professional
design services in the manner set forth herein and more fully described in Section 1.
C. Consultant represents that the principal members of its firm are qualified
professional licensed engineers and are fully qualified to perform the services
contemplated by this Agreement in a good and professional manner; and it desires to
perform such services as provided herein.
NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the Parties' performance of the
promises, covenants, and conditions stated herein, the Parties hereto agree as follows.
AGREEMENT
1.0 Scope of Services
1.1. Consultant shall provide those services ( "Services ") set forth in the
attached Exhibit A, which is hereby incorporated by this reference. To the extent that
there is any conflict between Exhibit A and this Agreement, this Agreement shall control.
1.2. Consultant shall perform all services under this Agreement on a timely,
regular basis and in a manner reasonably satisfactory to the City.
1.3. In performing this Agreement, Consultant shall comply with all applicable
provisions of federal, state, and local law.
1.4. As a material inducement to City to enter into this Agreement, Consultant
hereby represents that it has the experience necessary to undertake the services to be
provided. In light of such status and experience, Consultant hereby covenants that it
shall follow the customary professional standards in performing all services.
1.5. By executing this Agreement, Consultant represents that, to the extent
required by the standard of practice, Consultant (a) has investigated and considered the
scope of services to be performed, (b) has carefully considered how the services should
be performed, and (c) understands the facilities, difficulties and restrictions attending
performance of the services under this Agreement.
2.0 Term
The term of this Agreement shall commence as of the Effective Date and shall
continue for 60 days unless previously terminated as provided by this Agreement.
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3.0 Consultant's Compensation
City will pay Consultant in accordance with the hourly rates shown on the fee
schedule set forth in Exhibit B for Services but in no event will the City pay more than
$7,500. Consultant will not be compensated for any work performed not specified in the
Scope of Services unless the City authorizes such work in advance and in writing. The
City Manager may authorize payment for such work up to a cumulative maximum of
$10,000. Payment for additional work in excess of $10,000 requires prior City Council
authorization. Any additional work authorized by the City pursuant to this Section will be
compensated in accordance with the schedule set forth in Exhibit% e
4.0 Method of Payment • 7 94e1/4010
4.1. Consultant shall submit to City monthly invoices for all services rendered
pursuant to this Agreement. Such invoices shall be submitted within 15 clays of the end
of the month during which the services were rendered and shall describe in detail the
services rendered during the period, the days worked, number of hours worked, the
hourly rates charged, and the services performed for each day in the period. City will
pay Consultant within 30 days of receiving Consultant's invoice. City will not withhold
any applicable federal or state payroll and other required taxes, or other authorized
deductions from payments made to Consultant.
4.2. Upon 24 -hours notice from City, Consultant shall allow City or City's
agents or representatives to inspect at Consultant's offices during reasonable business
hours all records, invoices, time cards, cost control sheets and other records maintained
by Consultant in connection with this Agreement. City's rights under this Section 4.2
shall survive for two years following the termination of this Agreement.
5.0 Termination
5.1. This Agreement may be terminated by City, without cause, or by
Consultant based on reasonable cause, upon giving the other party written notice
thereof not less than thirty 30 days prior to the date of termination.
5.2. This Agreement may be terminated by City upon 10 days' notice to
Consultant if Consultant fails to provide satisfactory evidence of renewal or replacement
of comprehensive general liability insurance as required by this Agreement at least 20
days before the expiration date of the previous policy.
6.0 Party Representatives
6.1. The City Manager is the City's representative for purposes of this
Agreement.
6.2. Jeff Pflueger, P.G. is the Consultant's representative for purposes of this
Agreement. It is expressly understood that the experience, knowledge, capability, and
reputation of Jeff Pflueger, P.G. were a substantial inducement for City to enter into this
Agreement. Therefore, Jeff Pflueger, P.G. shall be responsible during the term of this
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Agreement for directing all activities of Consultant and devoting sufficient time to
personally supervise the services hereunder. Consultant may not change its
representative without the prior written approval of City, which approval shall not be
unreasonably withheld.
7.0' Notices
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7.1. All notices permitted or required under this Agreement shall be deemed
made when personally delivered or when mailed 48 hours after deposit in the United
States Mail, first class postage prepaid and addressed to the party at the following
addresses:
To City: City of Seal Beach
911 Seal Beach Boulevard
Seal Beach, California 90740
Attn: City Manager
To Consultant: Leighton Consulting, Inc.
17781 Cowan
Irvine, CA 92614
Attn: Jeff Pflueger, P.G.
7.2. Actual notice shall be deemed adequate notice on the date actual notice
occurred, regardless of the method of service.
8.0 Independent Contractor
8.1. Consultant is an independent contractor and not an employee of the City.
All services provided pursuant to this Agreement shall be performed by Consultant or
under its supervision, and all personnel shall possess the qualifications, permits, and
licenses required by State and local law to perform such Services, including, without
limitation, a City of Seal Beach business license as required by the Seal Beach
Municipal Code. Consultant will determine the means, methods, and details of
performing the services. Consultant shall be solely responsible for the satisfactory work
performance of all personnel engaged in performing the services and compliance with
the customary professional standards.
8.2. Any additional personnel performing services under this Agreement on
behalf of Consultant shall also not be employees of City and shall at all times be under
Consultant's exclusive direction and control. Consultant shall pay all wages, salaries,
and other amounts due such personnel in connection with their performance of services
under this Agreement and as required by law. Consultant shall be responsible for all
reports and obligations respecting such additional personnel, including, but not limited
to: social security taxes, income tax withholding, unemployment insurance, disability
insurance, and workers' compensation insurance.
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8.3. Consultant shall indemnify and hold harmless City and its elected officials,
officers and employees, servants, designated volunteers, and agents serving as
independent contractors in the role of City officials, from any and all liability, damages,
claims, costs and expenses of any nature to the extent arising from Consultant's
personnel practices. City shall have the right to offset against the amount of any fees
due to Consultant under this Agreement any amount due to City from Consultant as a
result of Consultant's failure to promptly pay to City any reimbursement or
indemnification arising under this Section 8.
9.0 Confidentiality
Consultant covenants that all data, documents, discussion, or other information
developed or received by Consultant or provided for performance of this Agreement are
deemed confidential and shall not be disclosed by Consultant without prior written
authorization by City. City shall grant such authorization if applicable law requires
disclosure. All City data shall be returned to City upon the termination of this
Agreement. Consultant's covenant under this section shall survive the termination of
this Agreement.
10.0 Subcontractors
No portion of this Agreement shall be subcontracted without the prior written
approval of City. Consultant is fully responsible to City for the performance of any and
all subcontractors.
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11.0 Assignment
Consultant shall not assign or transfer any interest in this Agreement whether by
assignment or novation, without the prior written consent of City. Any purported
assignment without such consent shall be void and without effect.
12.0 , Insurance
12.1. Liability Insurance. Consultant shall procure and maintain in full force and
effect for the duration of this Agreement insurance against claims for injuries to persons
or damages to property and professional negligence which may arise from or in
connection with the performance of the services hereunder by Consultant, and its
agents, representatives, employees and subconsultants. •
12.2. Minimum Scope of Insurance. Unless otherwise approved by City,
coverage shall be at least as broad as:
Insurance Services Office Commercial General Liability coverage
(occurrence form CG 0001).
Insurance Services Office form number CA 0001 (Ed. 1/87) covering
Automobile Liability, code 1 (any auto).
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Worker's Compensation insurance as required by the State of California
and Employer's Liability Insurance.
Professional Liability insurance: Consultant shall provide to City the
standard form issued by the carrier.
12.3. Minimum Limits of Insurance. Consultant shall maintain limits no less •
than:
General Liability: $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 in the
aggregate for bodily injury, personal injury and property damage.
Commercial General Liability Insurance or other form with a general
aggregate limit shall apply separately to this Agreement or the general
limit shall be twice the required occurrence limit.
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Automobile Liability: $1,000,000 per accident for bodily injury and property
damage.
Employer's Liability: $1,000,000 per accident and in the aggregate for
bodily injury or disease and Workers' Compensation Insurance in the
amount required by law.
Professional Liability: $1,000,000 per claim /aggregate.
12.4. Deductibles and Self- Insured Retentions. Consultant shall inform City of
any deductibles or self- insured retentions except with respect to professional liability
insurance.
12.5. Other Insurance Provisions. The general liability and automobile liability
policies are to contain, or be endorsed to contain, the following provisions:
12.5.1. City, its officers, officials, employees, designated volunteers and
agents serving as independent contractors in the role of City officials, are to be covered
as additional insureds as respects: liability arising out of activities performed by or on
behalf of Consultant; products and completed operations of Consultant; premises
owned, occupied or used by Consultant; or automobiles owned, leased, hired or
borrowed by Consultant. The coverage shall contain no limitations on the scope of
protection afforded to City, its officers, officials, employees, designated volunteers or
agents serving as independent contractors in the role of City officials which are not also
limitations applicable to the named insured.
12.5.2. For any claims related to this Agreement, Consultant's
insurance coverage shall be primary insurance as respects City, its officers, officials,
employees, designated volunteers and agents serving as independent contractors in the
role of City officials. Any insurance or self- insurance maintained by City, its officers,
officials, employees, designated volunteers or agents serving as independent
contractors in the role of City officials shall be excess of Consultant's insurance and
shall not contribute with it.
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12.5.3. Consultant's insurance shall apply separately to each insured
against whom claim is made or suit is brought, except with respect to the limits of the
insurer's liability.
12.5.4. Each insurance policy required by this clause shall be endorsed
to state that coverage shall not be canceled or materially modified except after 30 -days
prior written notice by first class mail has been given to City, or 10 -days prior written
notice by express overnight mail if cancellation is due to nonpayment of premiums.
12.5.5 Each insurance policy, except for the professional liability policy,
required by this clause shall expressly waive the insurer's right of subrogation against
City and its elected officials, officers, employees, servants, attomeys, designated
volunteers, and agents serving as independent contractors in the role of City officials.
12.6. Acceptability of Insurers. Insurance is to be placed with insurers with a
current A.M. Best's rating of no less than A:VIII unless waived in writing by City's Risk
Manager.
12.7. Verification of Coverage. All insurance coverages shall be confirmed by
execution' of endorsements on forms approved by City. The endorsements are to be
signed by a person authorized by that insurer to bind coverage on its behalf. All
endorsements are to be received and approved by City before services commence. As
an altemative to City forms, Consultant's insurer may provide complete, certified copies
of all required insurance policies, including endorsements effecting the coverage
required by these specifications.
13.0 Indemnification, Hold Harmless, and Duty to Defend
13.1 Indemnity for Design Professional Services. In connection with its design
professional services, Consultant shall defend, hold harmless and indemnify City, and
its elected officials, officers, employees, servants, designated volunteers, and those City
agents serving as independent contractors in the role of City officials (collectively,
"Indemnitees "), with respect to any and all claims, demands, damages, liabilities,
losses, costs or expenses (collectively, "Claims" hereinafter), including but not limited to,
Claims relating to death or injury to any person and injury to any property, to the extent
to which they arise out of, pertain to, or relate to the negligence, recklessness, or willful
misconduct of Consultant or any of its officers, employees, subcontractors, or agents in
the performance of its professional services under this Agreement, but not to the extent
the result of the negligence or willful misconduct of the City or of other third parties not
under the control or the supervision of Consultant. Consultant's obligation to defend .
pursuant to this Section 13.1 shall apply independent of any prior, concurrent or
subsequent misconduct, negligent acts, errors or omissions of Indemnitees. Consultant
shall defend Indemnitees in any action or actions filed in connection with any of said
claims with counsel of City's choice, and shall pay all costs and expenses, including all
attorneys' fees actually incurred in connection with such defense.
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13.2 Other Indemnities. In connection with all Claims not covered by Section
13.1, Consultant shall defend, hold harmless and indemnify the Indemnitees with
respect to any and all Claims, including but not limited to, Claims relating to death or
injury to any person and injury to any property, which arise out of, pertain to, or relate to
the acts or omissions of Consultant or any of its officers, employees, subcontractors, or
agents in the performance of this Agreement. Consultant shall defend Indemnitees in
any action or actions filed in connection with any such Claims with counsel of City's
choice, and shall pay all costs and expenses, including all attorneys' fees and experts'
costs actually incurred in connection with such defense. Consultant's duty to defend
pursuant to this Section 13.2 shall apply independent of any prior, concurrent or
subsequent misconduct, negligent acts, errors or omissions of Indemnitees. Consultant
shall defend Indemnitees in any action or actions filed in connection with any of said
claims, damages, penalties, obligations, or liabilities with counsel of City's choice and
shall pay all costs and expenses, including attorneys' fees actually incurred in
connection with such defense.
14.0 Conflict of Interest
14.1. Consultant covenants that it presently has no interest and shall not
acquire any interest, direct or indirect, which may be affected by the Services, or which
would conflict in any manner with the performance of the Services. Consultant further
covenants that, in performance of this Agreement, no person having any such interest
shall be employed by it. Furthermore, Consultant shall avoid the appearance of having
any interest, which would conflict in any manner with the performance of the Services.
Consultant shall not accept any employment or representation during the term of this
Agreement which is or may likely make Consultant "financially interested" (as provided
in California Govemment Code § §1090 and 87100) in any decision made by City on any
matter in connection with which Consultant has been retained.
14.2. Consultant further warrants and maintains that it has not employed or
retained any person or entity, other than a bona fide employee working exclusively for
Consultant, to solicit or obtain this Agreement. Nor has Consultant paid or agreed to
pay any person or entity, other than a bona fide employee working exclusively for
Consultant, any fee, commission, gift, percentage, or any other consideration contingent
upon the execution of this Agreement. Upon any breach or violation of this warranty,
City shall have the right, at its sole and absolute discretion, to terminate this Agreement
without further liability, or to deduct from any sums payable to Consultant hereunder the
full amount or value of any such fee, commission, percentage or gift.
14.3. Consultant warrants and maintains that it has no knowledge that any
officer or employee of City has any interest, whether contractual, noncontractual,
financial, proprietary, or otherwise, in this transaction or in the business of Consultant,
and that if any such interest comes to the knowledge of Consultant at any time during
the term of this Agreement, Consultant shall immediately make a complete, written
disclosure of such interest to City, even if such interest would not be deemed a
prohibited "conflict of interest" under applicable laws as described in this subsection.
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15.0 Equal Opportunity
Consultant affirmatively represents that it is an equal opportunity employer.
Consultant shall not discriminate against any subcontractor, employee, or applicant for
employment because of race, religion, color, national origin, handicap, ancestry, sex,
sexual orientation, or age. Such non - discrimination includes, but is not limited to, all
activities related to initial employment, upgrading, demotion, transfer, recruitment or
recruitment advertising, layoff, or termination.
16.0 Labor Certification
By its signature hereunder, Consultant certifies that it is aware of the provisions
of Section 3700 of the California Labor Code that require every employer to be insured
against liability for Workers' Compensation or to undertake self- insurance in accordance
with the provisions of that Code, and agrees to comply with such provisions before
commencing the performance of the Services.
17.0 Entire Agreement
This Agreement contains the entire Agreement of the parties with respect to the
subject matter hereof, and supersedes all prior negotiations, understandings, or
agreements. This Agreement may only be modified by a writing signed by both parties.
18.0 Severability
The invalidity in whole or in part of any provisions of this Agreement shall not
void or affect the validity of the other provisions of this Agreement.
19.0 Governing Law
This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws
of the State of California.
20.0 No Third Party Rights
No third party shall be deemed to have any rights hereunder against either Party
as a result of this Agreement.
21.0 Waiver
No waiver of any default shall constitute a waiver of any other default or breach,
whether of the same or other covenant or condition. In no event shall the making by
City of any payment to Consultant constitute or be construed as a waiver by City of any
breach of covenant, or any default which may then exist on the part of Consultant, and
the making of any such payment by City shall in no way impair or prejudice any right or
remedy available to City with regard to such breach or default. No waiver, benefit,
privilege, or service voluntarily given or performed by a Party shall give the other Party
any contractual rights by custom, estoppel, or otherwise.
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22.0 Prohibited Interests
Consultant maintains and warrants that it has not employed nor retained any
company or person, other than a bona fide employee working solely for Consultant, to
solicit or secure this Agreement. Further, Consultant warrants that it has not paid nor
has it agreed to pay any company or person, other than a bona fide employee working
solely for Consultant, any fee, commission, percentage, brokerage fee, gift or other
consideration contingent upon or resulting from the award or making of this Agreement.
For breach or violation of this warranty, City has the right to rescind this Agreement
without liability. For the term of this Agreement, no member, officer or employee of City,
during the term of his or her service with City, shall have any direct interest in this
Agreement, or obtain any present or anticipated material benefit arising therefrom.
23.0 Attorneys' Fees
If either Party commences an action against the other Party, either legal,
administrative or otherwise, arising out of or in connection with this Agreement, the
prevailing Party in such litigation shall be entitled to have and recover from the losing
Party all of its attorneys' fees and other costs incurred in connection therewith.
24.0 Exhibits
All exhibits referenced in this Agreement are hereby incorporated into the
Agreement as if set forth in full herein. In the event of any material discrepancy
between the terms of any exhibit so incorporated and the terms of this Agreement, the
terms of this Agreement shall control.
25.0 Corporate Authority
The persons executing this Agreement on behalf of the Parties warrant that they
are duly authorized to execute this Agreement on behalf of said Parties and that by their
execution, the Parties are formally bound to the provision of this Agreement.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties hereto, through their respective authorized
representatives have executed this Agreement as of the date and year first above
written.
CITY OF SEAL BEACH CONSULTANT
By: By: 3440/0
David Carmany, City Manager
Name: Thomas C. Benson, Jr.
Attest: Its: President and CEO
By: By:
Linda Devine, City Clerk
Name:
Approved as to Form: • Its:
By:
Quinn Barrow, City Attorney
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Leighton Consulting, Inc.
A LEIGHTON GROUP COMPANY
September 22, 2010
Project No. P601 -01530
To: City of Seal Beach
211 8 Street
Seal Beach, California 90740
Attention: Mr. Michael Ho
Subject: Proposal to Perform a Background Review and Limited Geotechnical Exploration
for the Two Slope Distress Areas Located Along the Perimeter Slopes of the
Heron Pointe Residential Development (Tract 15402), City of Seal Beach,
California
Introduction
In accordance with your request, Leighton Consulting, Inc. is pleased to present this proposal to
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perform a background review and limited geotechnical exploration of the two slope distress areas
along the perimeter slopes of the Heron Pointe residential development (Tract 15402) in the City
of Seal Beach, California. This proposal is based on conversations with you and the site
reconnaissance performed on September 7, 2010. This proposal to perform a background review
and limited geotechnical exploration is intended to provide the necessary information in order to
develop recommendations for repair of the two slope distress areas.
Project Background
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It is our understanding that the Heron Pointe residential development was rough graded under the
observation and testing by others, and that there are as- graded geotechnical reports available for
this development and that they will be provided to us by you the client for review.
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17781 Cowan ® Irvine, CA 92614 -6009
949.253.9836 a Fax 949.250.1114 ® www.leightonconsuIting.con
P601 -01530
Our recent site reconnaissance indicated two areas of distressed slopes. The first area is located
near the southern portion of the residential development on a slope descending from a park area
towards a block wall adjacent to two residences within the development (Lots 54 and 55 of Tract
15402). There appears to be severe erosion and surficial slope failures that have deposited debris
at the toe of the slope against the block wall. The second area is located in the northern portion
of the residential development on a slope descending away from the access road north of Lots 13
through 15 of Tract 15402 down towards a parking lot associated with the police station.
Evidence of severe erosion on the slope and several minor cracks in the asphalt access road at the
top of the slope were observed. It is our understanding that there was previously a slope failure
in this area that resulted in a large amount of debris in the parking lot area.
Scope of Services
Our scope of work will include a background review and a limited subsurface exploration, and
engineering analysis in order to develop geotechnical design recommendations for slope repair.
Our scope of work will include the following services:
• Review available geologic literature, geotechnical reports, and grading reports that may have
been prepared for the site and adjacent sites.
• Perform a limited subsurface geotechnical investigation to evaluate the existing subsurface
conditions and to determine the depth and lateral extent of the distress in the slopes. This
investigation will include potholing of approximately 2 to 3 shallow borings at each area
containing slope distress. The borings are expected to be excavated up to approximately 5
feet below the existing ground surface.
• Laboratory testing of soil samples to determine pertinent engineering parameters.
• Engineering analysis and the design of proposed recommendations for distressed slope areas.
• Preparation of a report providing our findings, conclusions, and recommendations.
Fee
We propose to perform the scope of work described above on a time -and- material basis in
accordance with our attached 2010 Professional Fee Schedule. For budgeting purposes, we have
estimated the fees for performing the work described above to be Seven Thousand Five Hundred
Dollars ($7,500.00). A breakdown of fees for completion of the above mentioned scope of work
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is provided below. This estimate does not include post - submittal consultation and project team
meetings.
Attached is an agreement covering our services. If the services are awarded to Leighton
Consulting and the Agreement is acceptable to you, please have two copies of both the Master
Services Agreement and the Scope of Work executed by a duly authorized officer and returned
to us and we will return one fully executed copy for your records. Your assent to our performing
services or your acceptance or use of our services or information prior to executing of a mutually
acceptable contract constitutes your agreement that the terms of the attached Agreement shall
control.
• Background Review $ 1,200.00
• Site Reconnaissance $ 600.00
• Field Exploration $ 1,700.00
. Laboratory Testing $ 500.00
. Data Analysis and Preparation of Report $ 3.500.00
TOTAL $ 7,500.00
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If you have any questions regarding this proposal, please do not hesitate to contact this office.
We appreciate the opportunity to be of service to you.
Respectfully submitted,
LEIGHTON CONSULTING, INC.
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Project Geologist,
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Attachments: 2010 Professional Fee Schedule
Scope of Work Agreement
Master Services Agreement
Information for Clients Regarding Leighton and Associates' Services
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2010 PROFESSIONAL FEE SCHEDULE*
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
Technical Staff Hourly Rate
Technician I $83
Technician II 88
Senior Technician 95
Laborer (Prevailing Wage) ** 95
Soil /Field Technician (Prevailing Wage) " 99
Materials Inspection Manager 110
Staff Engineer /Geologist/Scientist /Field Supervisor 121
Senior Staff Engineer /Geologist/Scientist 138
Operations Manager /Equipment Operator 160
Project Engineer / Geologist/Scientist 160
Senior Project Engineer /Geologist/Scientist 176
Associate 198
Principal 215
Senior Principal 259
Technical Support Staff Hourly Rate
Project Administrator /Word Processor $78
Information Specialist 105
CAD Operator 110
GIS Specialist 125
Miscellaneous Unit Rate
Vehicle usage $15 per hour
Nuclear density gauge 88 per day
FTP site set up (project - specific) 75 each
* Effective through December 31, 2010, after which remaining work will be billed at then - current rates.
** Subject to change based upon project advertised date and changes in California prevailing wage rates.
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Leighton 12010 Fee Schedule
FIELD EQUIPMENT LIST
Task Equipment, Supplies and Materials Unit Rate
8200 Box of 10 soil drive - sample rings $125 per month
9594 Caution Tape (1000 -foot roll) 15 each
9575 Combination Lock or Padlock 15 each
9564 Core Sample Boxes 15 each
9565 Cutoff Saws, reciprocating, electric (Saws -All) 45 per day
9566 D.C. Purging Pump, 3 gpm 25 per day
9555 DOT 55- gallon Containment Drum with lid 60 each
9567 Dissolved Oxygen Meter 40 per day
9537 Generator, portable gasoline fueled, 3,500 watts 75 per day
9538 In -Situ Level Troll 500 (each) 50 per day
9539 In -Situ Troll 9500 Low Flow Water Sampling Equipment 120 per day
9543 Level B Protection (per person) 300 per day
9544 Level C Protection (per person) 180 per day
9574 Magnahelic Gauges, each 10 per day
9511 Mileage (current published IRS rate) IRS rate /mile
9547 Nitrile Gloves 15 per pair
9522 pH /Conductivity/Temperature Meter 45 per day
9562 Photo-lonization Detector (PID) 440 per week
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9557 Pump, Typhoon 2 or 4 Stage 45 per day
9512 Service Vehicle Usage 150 per day
9581 Slip / Threaded Cap, 2 -inch or 4 -inch diameter, PVC Schedule 40 8 each
9593 Snow Fence (100 -foot roll) 15 per day
9595 Survey /Fence Stakes 5 each
9526 Submersible Pump, 10 gpm, high powered Gninfos 2 -inch with controller 160 per day
9527 Submersible Sump/Transfer Pump, 10 -25 gpm 45 per day
9582 Threaded Cap, Schedule 40 PVC 15 per cap •
9585 Tedlar® Bags 15 each
9586 Traffic Cones (525)Barricades (single lane) 40 per day
9556 Tubing, dear vinyl 3/8 -inch diameter per per foot
9528 Turbidity Meter 70 per day
9548 Tyvek® Suit (each) 12 each
9529 Vapor Sampling Box • 40 per day
9588 Visqueen, 6 -mil, 20 feet x100 feet roll, 6-mil 75 per roll
9536 Water Level Indicator (electronic well sounder) 5300 feet deep well 40 per day
9597 Double -Ring Infiltrometer (ASTM D 3385-09) equipment 350 per day
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UNIT RATE GEOTECHNICAL (SOILS) LABORATORY TESTING
Task Classification and Index Properties Method Per Test
8002 Moisture Content ASTM D 2216 $20
8003 Moisture and. Density (Ring Samples) ASTM D 2937 30
8004 Moisture Content & Density (Shelby tube or requires cutting) ASTM D 2937 40
8005 Atterberg Limits (3 points) ASTM D 4318 150
8006 Single Point / Non - plastic ASTM D 4318 84
8024 Atterberg Limits (Organic) ASTM D 2487 / 4318 182
8007 Visual classification of point as non - plastic ASTM D 2488 11
8008 Particle Size: Sieve ONLY (11/2-inch to #200) ASTM D 422 110
8023 Large Sieve (6 -inch to #200) ASTM D 422/C136 175
8009 Hydrometer ONLY ASTM D 422 110
8010 Sieve + Hydrometer ( < -3 -inch sieve) ASTM D 422 185
8011 Dispersive Characteristics of Clay Soil (Double Hydrometer) ASTM D 4221 89
8012 Specific Gravity: Fine (passing #4) ASTM D 854 / CTM 207 125
8013 Coarse (retained on #4) ASTM C 127 / CTM 206 100
8014 Total Porosity - On Shelby tube sample calculated from density & specific gravity 137
8015 Total Porosity - On other sample 105
8016 • Photograph of sample 11
8017 Shrinkage Limits (Wax Method) ASTM D 4943 ' 126
8018 Pinhole Dispersion ASTM D 4647 210
8020 Percent Passing #200 Sieve wash ONLY ASTM D 1140 70
8021 As- Received Moisture and Density ( "chunk" or carved samples) 58
8022 Sand Equivalent (SE) ASTM D 2419 / CTM 217 105
Soil Chemistry and Corrosivity Method Per Test
8050 pH CTM CA Test 532/643 $42
8051 Electrical Resistivity- single point- in -situ moisture 42
8052 Minimum Resistivity (23 moisture content points) CTM CA Test 532/643 89
8053 pH + Minimum Resistivity CTM CA Test 532/643 131
8054 Sulfate Content - Gravimetric CTM CA Test 417 Part II 68
8055 Sulfate Screen HACH kit 32
8056 Chloride Content CTM CA Test 422 68
8057 Corrosion Suite: pH, Chloride, Minimum Resistivity & Sulfate (gravimetric) CTM CA Test 532/643 245
8058 Organic Matter Content ASTM 2974 63
Shear Strength Method Per Test
8070 Pocket Penetrometer $16 .
8072 Direct Shear (3 points) Consolidated Undrained - 0.05 in'min. ASTM D 3080 mod. 285
8073 Direct Shear (3 points) Consolidated Drained - <0.05 in./min. ASTM D 3080 345
8074 Residual Shear (price per each additional pass after shear) EM 1110 -2- 1906 -IXA 70
8075 Remolding or Hand Trimming of specimens (3 points) 90
8076 Oriented or Block Hand Trimming (per hour) 58/hour
8077 Daily equipment usage rate (after 2 days) 35 /day
8079 Single Point Shear 105 .
8080 Torsional Shear 620
Compaction and Pavement Subgrade Tests Method Per Test
8094 Standard Proctor Compaction (Maximum Density), 4 points ASTM D 698
8092 4 inch diameter mold Methods A and B $182
8093 6 inch diameter mold Method C 215
Modified Proctor Compaction (Maximum Density), 4 points ASTM D 1557 -07
8100 4 inch diameter mold Methods A and B 220
8101 6 inch diameter mold Method C 245 ,
8102 Check Point per point 65
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UNIT RATE GEOTECHNICAL (SOILS) LABORATORY TESTING (Continued)
Task Compaction and Pavement Subgrade Tests (Continued) Method Per Test
8000 Relative Compaction of Untreated & Treated Soils & Aggregates CTM 216 $250
(Cattrans CTM 216: Caltrans wet density compaction curve)
8103 Relative Density (0.1 cubic foot mold) ASTM D 4253, D 4254 236
8104 California Bearing Ratio (CBR) — 3 point ASTM D 1883 500 •
8105 — 1 point' 184
Compaction (Maximum Density) should also be performed — not included in above prices
8090 R -Value — Untreated CTM 301 310
8091 R -Value — Lime or cement treated soils (<7% additive) CTM 301 338
Triaxial Tests Method Per Test
8120 Unconfined Compression Strength of Cohesive Soil (with stress/strain ASTM D 2166 $135
plot)
8121 Unconsolidated Undrained Triaxial Compression Test on Cohesive Soils ASTM D 2850 168
(USACE Q test) (per confining stress)
8122 Consolidated Undrained Triaxial Compression Test for Cohesive Soils ASTM D 4767 375
(CU, USACE R -bar test) with Back Pressure Saturation & Pore Water
Pressure Measurement (per confining stress)
8127 Consolidated Drained Triaxial Compression Test (CD, USACE S test) EM 1110 -2- 1906(X)
with Volume Change Measurement
8123 Sand or silty sand soils (per confining stress) 375 •
8124 Silt or clayey sand soils (per confining stress) 500
8125 Clay soils (per confining stress) 705
8126 Three -stage Triaxial Tests Above price + 75% •
Consolidation and Expanslon /Swell Tests Method Per Test
8140 - Consolidation (11 loads up to 16 ksf & unload to 0.25 with strain vs. ASTM D 2435 $195
load curve and one time - rate -of- consolidation curve)
8141 Each additional Time Curve 45
8142 Each additional load /unload w/o Time Reading 42
8143 Expansion Index (El) ASTM D 4829 -08 131
8145 Swell/Collapse Test — Method A (Up to 10 load/unloads w/o time curves) ASTM D 4546 -A 289
8146 Single Load Swell /Collapse Test - Method B (Seat load, and inundate only) ASTM D 4546 -B 105
8148 Collapse Potential of Soils ASTM D 5333 220
Hydraulic Tests Method Per Test
8162 Triaxial Permeability in Flexible -Wall Permeameter with Backpressure EPA 9100 /ASTM D 5084 $310
Saturation (at One Effective Stress) (Falling Head Method C)
8163 - Each Additional Effective Stress 121
8164 - Hand Trimming of Soil Samples for Horizontal K 58
8169 Remolding of Test Specimens 58
Soil- Cement Method Per Test
8106 Moisture - Density Relations of Soil- Cement Mixtures ASTM D 558 $240
8107 Wet -Dry Durability of Soil- Cement Mixtures' ASTM D 559 1,205
8130 Compressive Strength of Molded Soil- Cement Cylinders' (per cylinder) ASTM D 1633 60
8161 Soil- Cement Remolded Specimen` (for shear strength, consolidation, etc.) 236
'Compaction (ASTM D 558 maximum density) should also be performed — not Included in above price
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MATERIALS TESTING AND INSPECTION SCHEDULE OF SERVICES
Task Special Inspection Services (field) Prevailing Wage" Non - Prevailing
6200 Special Inspection Concrete ICC $85 $70
6201 Special Inspection Post - Tension Concrete ICC 85 70
6202 Special Inspection Structural Steel/Welding & Bolting ICC 85 70
6203 Special Inspection Welding AWS /CWI 89 76
6204 Special Inspection Masonry ICC 85 70
6205 Special Inspection Masonry DSA 89 76
6207 Special Inspection Asphalt 85 70
6208 Special Inspection Fireproofing ICC 85 70
6211 Special Inspection Shotcrete or Gunite ICC 85 70
6212 Special Inspection Shotcrete or Gunite DSA 89 76
6213 Special Inspection Epoxy Injection & Anchors 85 70
6214 Batch Plant Inspection Concrete /Asphalt 85 70
6217 Fabrication Inspection (Local) AWS /CWI, ICC, Glulam 89 76
6218 Fabrication Inspection (Outside Southern California) Quote upon request, site - specific
6219 Inspector Verified Report (DSA -5 /DSA -6) 89 76
Task Technician Services Prevailing Wage" Non - Prevailing
6230 ACI Concrete/Rebar Tag & Sample $85 $70
6233a Pachometer Survey 85 70
6234n Schmidt Hammer Survey 85 70
6235a Moisture Testing 85 70
6236u In -situ surface Wenner soil resistance test (including equipment) 100 85
6237n Pull -out Test on Embedded Bolts, Anchors and Dowels (including equipment) 100 85
6238a Earth Anchor Hold Down Test (4 hour, full load application with 5 tests minimum) Quote upon request, site - specific
623913 Earth Anchor Hold Down Test (Prelude / short term with full load) Quote upon request, site - specific
6240u Coring concrete, masonry or asphalt in the field Quote upon request, site - specific
6241❑ Sawing concrete, masonry or asphalt in the field Quote upon request, site - specific
6242 Pick -up and Delivery — (weekdays, per trip, <50 mile radius from Leighton office) 80
6232 Coring and Sizing (in house, at Leighton laboratories) 80
7120 Laboratory Technician (at Leighton laboratories) 80
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Task Concrete Strength Characteristics Method Per Test
7200 Concrete Cylinders (6 -inch by 12 -inch) - Compression ASTM C 39 $25
7201 Gunite /Shotcrete Cores (laboratory coring and testing only) ASTM C 42 60
7202 Lightweight Fill Concrete (3 -inch by 6 -inch) • ASTM C 495 30
7203 Compression, Concrete or Masonry Cores (testing only) 56 -inch diameter ASTM C 42 40
7220 Trimming concrete cores (per core) 20
7204 Splitting Tensile — 6-inch by 12 -Inch cylinder ASTM C 496 50
7205 Flexural Strength of Concrete (Simple Beam with 3rd pt. Loading) ASTM C 78 65
7206 Mix Design, Determination of Proportions 250
7207 Mix Design, Review of Existing 150
7208 Laboratory Trial Batch with Slump, Unit Weight & Air Content ASTM C 192 457
7209 6 -inch by 12 -inch Cylinder, Make and Test (lab trial batch) ASTM C 192 25
7210 3 -inch by 6 -inch Grout Prisms, Make and Test (lab trial batch) ASTM C 192 25
7211 6 -inch by 6 -inch Flexural Beams, Make and Test (lab trial batch) ASTM C 192 65
7213 Cylinder molds, 6 -inch by 12 -inch, 2 -inch by 4 -inch when not used with testing 3
7214 Unit Weight of Hardened Light weight Concrete ASTM C 567 50
7215 Rapid Cure Concrete Cylinders (Boil Method) ASTM C 684 50
7216 Drying Shrinkage (Four Readings, up to 90 days, 3 bars) ASTM C 157 400
7217 Modulus of Elasticity /Poisson's Ratio 3-inch by 6 -inch cores ASTM C 469 350
7376 Flexural Strength of Concrete (simple beam w/ center point loading) t CTM 523 65
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MATERIALS TESTING AND INSPECTION SCHEDULE OF SERVICES (Continued)
Task Aggregate Properties Method Per Test
7240 Sieve Analysis of Fine and Coarse Aggregate ASTM C 136 $135
7241 Sieve Analysis -Finer than #200 (Wash) ASTM C 117 90 .
7242 LA Rattler - Smaller Coarse Aggregate < ASTM C 131 165
7243 LA Rattler- Larger Coarse Aggregate > ASTM C 535 190
7244 Soundness Magnesium ASTM C 88 225
7249 Soundness Sodium 650 .
7245 Organic Impurities ASTM C 40 90
7246 Clay Lumps, Friable Particles ASTM C 142 175
7370 Soil & Aggregate Preparation & Sieve (Fine & Coarse Aggregate) ,x CTM 201 & 202 265
7373 Grading & Specific Gravity Calculation t CTM 105 80
7247 Durability Index CTM 229 200
7248 Cleanness Value of Coarse Aggregate CTM 227 210
Task Masonry Method Per Test
7260 Mortar Cylinders (2 -inch by 4 -inch) ASTM C 780 $25
7261 Mortar Cubes (2 -inch by 2 -inch) ASTM C 109 25
7262 Grout Prisms (3 -inch by 6 -inch) ASTM C 1019 25
7263 Concrete or Masonry Cores Compression, 56 -inch diameter (Testing Only) ASTM C 42 40
7264 CMU Compression (3 required) to size 8 -inch by 8 -inch by 16 -inch ASTM C 140 45
7265 CMU Compression (3 required) greater than 8 -inch by 8 -inch by 16 -inch ASTM C 140 50
7266 CMU Moisture Content, Absorption & Unit Weight (6 required) ASTM C 140 40
7267 Masonry efflorescence (5 required) ASTM C 67 40
7268 CMU Linear Drying Shrinkage ASTM C 426 175
7269 CMU Grouted Prisms (compression test 5 8 inch by 8 -inch by 16 -inch) ASTM E 447 180
7280 CMU Grouted Prisms (compression test > 84nch by 8 -inch by 16 -inch) ASTM E 447 250
7281 Masonry Core -Shear Title 24 (Test Only) - 70
7283 Specimen Prep (Sample by others) 50
7284 CMU width, depth and face shell measurements - 40
Task Brick Method Per Test
7290 Compression (5 required) ASTM C 67 $40
7291 Modulus of Rupture (5 required) ASTM C 67 40
7292 Absorption, Soak (5 required) ASTM C 67 40
7293 Absorption, Boil (5 required) ASTM C 67 50
7294 Absorption, Saturation Coefficient (5 required) ASTM C 67 50
7295 Initial Rate of Absorption (5 required) ASTM C 67 40
7296 Efflorescence (5 required) ASTM C 67 55
7297 Efflorescence with Mortar (5 required) ASTM C 67 65
Task Steel Reinforcement Method Per Test
7300 Tensile Test, Up to No. 10 ASTM A 370 $45
7301 Tensile Test, No. 11 and over ASTM A 370 100
7302 Bend Test, Up to No. 11 ASTM A 370 45
Task Structural Steel Method Per Test
7310 Tensile Strength, 5100,000 pounds axial load ASTM A 370 $45
7311 Tensile Strength, 100,000 to 200,000 pounds axial load ASTM A 370 60
7312 Bend Test ASTM A 370 40
7313 Pipe Flattening Test ASTM A 370 Quote
7314 Machining and Preparation of Samples ASTM A 370 Quote
7315 Brinell & Rockwell Hardness Test ASTM A 370 55
7316 Chemical Analysis, Carbon and Low Alloy Steel Quote
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MATERIALS TESTING AND INSPECTION SCHEDULE OF SERVICES (Continued)
Task Pre - stressing Method Per Test
7320 Prestressing Wire, Tension (stress vs. strain plot) ASTM A 416 $150 •
7321 Sample Preparation (cutting) 50
7322 Prestressing cable, 7 wire (Breaking strength/Modulus of Elasticity) ASTM A 416 190
Task Weld Procedure and Welder Qualifications Rate
6320 Welder Certification /Weld Procedure Review (AWS /CWI) $85/hour
7330 Weld Tensile Test 50 each
7331 Weld Bend Test 40 each
7332 Weld Macro-Etch 60 each
7333 Bolt Tensile Test 50 each
7334 Bolt, Nut or Washer Hardness Test 50 each
7335 Bold Elastic Proof Load Test 50 each
Task Fireproofing Method Per Test
7340 Unit Weight (Density) ASTM E 605 $60
Task Asphalt Concrete, Specimen Testing Method Per Test
7350 Extraction, Percent Asphalt and Gradation, Centrifuge ASTM D 2172/C 136 $195
7351 Extraction & Percent Asphalt (only), Centrifuge ASTM D 2172 155
7355 Extraction and Gradation Only, Centrifuge ASTM D 2172/C 136 175
7352 Bulk Specific Gravity — Molded Specimen or Cores ASTM D 1188 55
7353 Maximum Density - Hveem CTM 308 125
7354 Stabilometer Value CTM 366 265
7357 Bituminous Mixture Preparation CTM 304 80
7377 Moisture Content of Asphalt t CTM 370 60
7378 Sampling Highway Materials /Products (Roadway Structural Sections) t CTM 125 Quote
7379 Extraction by Ignition Oven CTM 382 (8/2003) 150
Rubberized Asphalt add 25% •
Task Mix Design /Control Method Per Test
7360 Mix Design — Hveem Including Aggregate Tests per Design ASTM D 1560 /CTM 366 Quote
7361 Mix Design — Marshall Including Aggregate Tests per Design ASTM D 1559 Quote
7362 Field Mix — Hveem Stability per point ASTM D 1560 /CTM 366 $200
7363 Field Mix - Marshall Stability per point ASTM D 1559 200
Task Moisture Vapor Emission Rate (MVER) Test Method Per Test
6325 Moisture Test Kit (excludes labor to perform test) ASTM E 1907 $60
Task Other Services Method Rate
6260 Non - Destructive Testing (NDT) each weld ANSI $92 each
6259 Radiographic Testing Quote
6270 Project Closeout 215 /hour
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TERMS AND CONDITIONS
• Overtime: Overtime for field personnel will be charged at 1.5 times basic hourly rates when exceeding 8
hours up to 12 hours per 24 hour interval, and 2 times basic hourly rates when exceeding 12 hours in 24
hours or on Sunday, and 3 times basic hourly rates on Califomia official holidays.
• Expert Witness Time: Expert witness deposition and testimony will be charged at 2 times hourly rates listed
on the previous pages, with a minimum charge of four hours per day.
• Minimum Hourly Charges for Geotechnical and Environmental Technicians (field time only):
1. Monday- Friday 2 hours
2. Saturday and Sunday 4 hours
• Minimum Hourly Charges for Special Inspectors or Material Testing Field Services (field time only):
1. Cancellation of inspections not canceled by 4:00 p.m. on preceding day` 2 hours
2. One -half working day or less except as No. 3 (below) applies 4 hours
3. Over one -half working day, or begins before noon and extends into afternoon 8 hours
`No charge if cancellation is made before 4:00 p.m. of the preceding work day.
• Outside Direct Costs (ODCs): Heavy equipment, subcontractor fees and expenses, project - specific permits
and /or licenses, project- specific supplemental insurance, travel, subsistence, project - specific parking charges,
shipping, reproduction, and other reimbursable expenses will be invoiced at cost plus 20 %, unless billed
directly to and paid by client.
• Insurance and Limitation of Liability: These rates are predicated on standard insurance coverage and a
limit of Leighton's liability equal to our total fees for a given project.
• invoicing: Invoices are rendered monthly, payable upon receipt in United States dollars. A service charge of
1'/%- percent per month will be charged for late payment.
• Proposal Expiration: Proposals are valid for at least 30 days, subject to change after 30 days; unless
otherwise stated in the attached proposal. Fees are subject to change on January 1 `. of every year. •
• Client Disclosures: Client agrees to provide all information in Client's possession about actual or possible
presence of buried utilities and hazardous materials on the project site, prior to fieldwork, and agrees to
reimburse Leighton for all costs related to unanticipated discovery of utilities and /or hazardous materials.
Client is also responsible for providing safe and legal access to the project site for all Leighton field personnel.
• Earth Material Samples: Quoted testing unit rates are for soil and/or rock (earth) samples free of hazardous
materials. Additional costs will accrue beyond these standard testing unit rates for handling, testing and/or
disposing of soil and /or rock containing hazardous materials. Hazardous materials will be returned to the site
or the site owner's designated representative at additional cost not included in listed unit rates. Standard
turn - around time for geotechnical- laboratory test results is 10 working days. Samples will be stored for 2
months, after which they will be discarded. Prior documented notification is required if samples need to be
stored for a longer time. A monthly storage fee of $10 per bag and $5 per sleeve or tube will be applied.
Quoted unit rates are only for earth materials sampled in the United States. There may be additional cost for
handling imported samples.
• Construction Material Samples: After all designated 28 -day breaks for a given set meet specified
compressive or other client- designated strength, all "hold" cylinders or specimens will be automatically
disposed of, unless specified in writing prior to the 28 -day break. All other construction materials will be
disposed of after completion of testing and reporting.
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