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BRAD WATSON, P.E.
PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR
MERIDIAN PUBLIC WORKS DEPT.
660 E. WATERTOWER, SUITE 200
MERIDIAN, ID 83642
RECEIVEr)
n 8 2005
PHONE: 898~5500
FAX: 898-9551
City of Ivleridian
Public Works Directox'
Re: Subsurface Geotechnical Investigation Proposal
for the Proposed Office/Shop Building, 2235 North West 8th Street, Meridian, Idaho
Gentlemen:
Materials Testing & Inspection would like to thank you for requesting a proposal from our firm to provide a
geotechnical investigation and recommendations for this project. We appreciate the opportunity to submit the
following proposal.
The subsurface investigation will be conducted to provide information needed in the site development and
design of the proposed project. The project is anticipated to consist of construction of an approximate 10,000
square foot, office/shop building, with associated parking. Drainage is expected to be directed to below grade
seepage beds. Location and size of seepage beds are unknown at this time. Revisions may be required based
on final design requirements. Based on discussions with the client, MTI understands that minimal site
disturbance during the exploration phase is desired. Therefore, MTI proposes the use of soil borings rather than
test pits.
In accordance with your request and AlA document G602 requirements, our proposed subsurface exploration
will include the following services:
· Three soil borings will be advanced across the area of the proposed development. All data obtained shall be recorded in the field
and referenced to boring numbers; soil shall be classified in the field logs in accordance with applicable A$TM standards and
other standards, including, but not limited to, ASTM standard D2488, but the classification for final logs shall be based on field
information, plus results of tests, plus further inspection of samples in the laboratory by the Geotechnical Engineer preparing the
report;
· A chart illustrating the soil classification criteria and the terminology and symbols used on the logs;
· Identify the ASTM standards or other recognized standard sampling and test methods used;
· Provide a plot plan giving approximate locations of borings;
· Provide sampling method used, date of start and finish, surface elevations, description of soil and thickness of each, and, where
applicable, groundwater elevation and time when water reading was made. Note of the location of strata containing organic
materials, wet materials or other inconsistencies that might affect engineering conclusions;
· Description of the existing surface conditions and summarize the subsurface conditions;
· Provide appropriate subsurface profiles of rock or other bearing stratum;
· Estimate potential variations in elevation and movements of subsurface water due to seasonal influence;
. Report all laboratory determinations of soil properties;
· Recommendations of type or types of foundations which would be suitable for the proposed project and provision of data for use
in foundation design and construction;
· Frost penetration problems will be addressed;
. Light and heavy duty pavement sections will also be provided.
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Exploration and recommendations will be prepared under the supervision of a registered professional engineer
and registered professional geologist. All field work will be performed by a geologist or qualified soils
technician. Digline services will be contacted to locate peripheral utility lines, and on-site personnel will be
responsible for private utilities, MTI will not begin exploration until released by the owner, as we can not be
held responsible for the cost of replacement of utility services. All test pits will be backfilled at completion of
our exploration, and surfaces will be left in a rough but relatively level condition. At that time, a cost can be
determined, if these areas will require additional dressing. It is proposed that the cost of these services be
invoiced based on the range of pricing listed below. A copy of om PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT
is enclosed herewith and incorporated into this proposal.
SCHEDULE OF FEES AND SERVICES
GEOTECHN ICAL INVEST1GA TION SERV ICES
Site Inspection and Crew Supervision, per hour $ 80.00 6.5 $520.00
Final Documentation and Report, per hour $ 80.00 12 $960.00
LABORA TORY SERVICES
Material Finer Than 75-1101 (No. 200) Sieve in Mineral Aggregates by Washing
(AASHTO T-ll,T-27;ASTM C-117) $55.00 2 $110.00
Liquid Limit, Plastic Limit and Plasticity Index of Soils (ASTM 0-4318, AASHTO T-
89,1' .90) $70.00 2 $140.00
SOIL SAMPLING VIA BORINGS
Drilling (per foot) $17.00 45 $765.00
Sampling Costs $200.00 I $200.00
Com pressor, support truck, per diem $100.00 1 $100.00
Holcplug (for scaling of boring holes) $9.50 20 $190.00
M ob-D el110b $150.00 I $150.00
MISCELLANEOUS SERVICES
Senior Professional Engineer $100.00 1 $100.00
ESTIMATED PROJECT TOTALS: S3,235.00
MTI will proceed with the work on the basis of verbal authorization; however please sign and return one copy
of this proposaL MTI anticipates issuing our findings and recommendations within ten working days from the
date soil samples are obtained. The attached Geotechnical Proiect Data Sheet provides us with values used
in our design calculations. Please consult the proiect structural em!ineer and return this sheet as soon as
possible.
MTI appreciates the opportunity to offer its services to you and looks forward to working with you on this
project. If you have questions concerning this proposal, or if MTI can be of further assistance please call on us
at (208) 376-4748,
Respectfully Submitted,
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Michael Q, WOOdWOlih, P. .
Senior Geotechnical Engineer
Attachments:
Project Data Sheet
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PROJECT DATA SHEET GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION & RECOMMENDATIONS
1.
2.
3,
4,
PROJECT NAME:
PROJECT LOCATION:
YOUR JOB No:
PROJECT MANAGER:
PURCHASE ORDER No:
TELEPHONE No:
5. DISTRIBUTION OF REpORTS:
( ) COPIES To:
ATTN:
( ) COPIES To:
ATTN:
( ) COPIES To:
ATTN:
( ) COPIES To:
ATTN:
6. INVOICE ADDRESS:
7,
PRESENT OWNER
ADDRESS:
SITE CONTACT:
PHONE:
8. PLEASE PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING WHEN RETURNING THIS DATA SHEET:
DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT:
MAXIMUM WALL LOADS (KLF)?
BASEMENT PLANNED?
ON SITE DISPOSAL OF STORM WATER?
PLANNED FINISHED FLOOR ELEVATION COMPARED TO EXISTING GRADE?
PAVEMENT SECTION REQUIRED? 10 OR 20 YEAR DESIGN?
DAILY TRUCK TRAFFIC? SEPARATE TRUCK ACCESS AREAS?
KLF '" KIPS PER LINEAR FEET; KIPS"" KILO POUNDS (1,000 #)
MAXIMUM ISOLATED COLUMN (KIPS)?
MULTI STORY BUILDING?
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PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT
THIS AGREEMENT is made and entered into effective this Monday. November 07. 2005 by and between Meridian Public Works
Dept, ("CLIENT") and MATERIALS TESTING & INSPECTION, INC. ("CONSULTANT") and is made with reference to the following
facts and objectives:
RECITALS:
WHEREAS, CLIENT intends to have MTI Perform a Geotechnical Investiqation in accordance with the Proposal (Exhibit "A") for the
Proposed Office/Shop Buildinq, 2235 North West 8th Street, Meridian, Idaho (hereinafter referred to as the "Project").
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of their mutual covenants, CLIENT and CONSULTANT herein agree, in respect of the performance of
professional materials testing and construction inspection services by CONSULTANT and the payment for those services by CLIENT, as set
forth below. Verbal authorization of work activities constitutes acceptance of this proposal.
I. SCOPE OF SERVICE. The services to be performed by CONSULTANT under this Agreement are described in Exhibit "An attached
hereto, and incorporated herein by this reference as though fully set forth. Any estimated quantities contained in Exhibit "An are estimates
only and CLIENT agrees that CONSULTANT is entitled to payment for reasonable services rendered in excess of the estimated quantities
andlor cost figures as described in Exhibit "A".
II. PAYMENTS TO CONSULTANT. CLIENT shall pay CONSULTANT for the services rendered hereunder in accordance with the fee and
payment schedule attached hereto as Exhibit "A". Administrative and/or management time for report review and preparation, schedule
changes, and other project related activities will be added to the inspector's/technician's time. CONSULTANT shall submit monthly
statements for services rendered and for reimbursable expenses incurred. All monthly statements submitted to CLIENT shall be due and
payable at the time of the billing unless othelWise specified in this Agreement. If CLIENT fails to pay CONSULTANT within thirty (30) days
after receipt of monthly statements for services rendered and for reimbursable expenses incurred, CLIENT agrees to pay one percent (1 %)
interest per month until the monthly statements are paid in full. CLIENT further agrees that nonpayment of monthly statements beyond a
seventy-five (75) day periOd constitutes a material breech of this Agreement with the exception of reasonably disputed amounts that upon
written notice from CONSULTANT, the duty, obligations and responsibilities of CONSULTANT under this Agreement are terminated. In
such event CLIENT shall promptly pay CONSULTANT for all fees, charges and services as outlined in Exhibit "An provided by
CONSULTANT up to the date of termination.
III. SERVICES. CONSULTANT will act for CLIENT in a professional manner, using that degree of care and skill ordinarily exercised by and
consistent with the standards of the professional practicing in the same or similar locality of the Project site. CONSULTANT makes no
warranty, either expressed or implied, as to its findings, recommendations, specifications or professional advice. CONSULTANT will
provide only those services that, in the option of CONSULTANT, lie within the technical and professional areas of expertise of
CONSULTANT as set forth in Exhibit "A" and which CONSULTANT is adequately staffed and equipped to perform. CLIENT shall request
in writing if CLIENT desires CONSULTANT to provide services outside of the scope of services described in Exhibit "A", attached hereto.
CONSULTANT shall advise CLIENT in writing of any services that lie outside the technical and professional expertise of CONSULTANT.
IV, SAMPLE DISPOSAL. Unless othelWise agreed to in writing, samples removed from Project site by Consultant to its laboratory will, upon
completion of testing, be disposed by CONSULTANT. CLIENT further agrees the cost for disposal of Hazardous Materials to include the
characterization costs shall be borne by CLIENT.
V. CLIENT'S RESPONSIBILITIES. CLIENT or CLIENT'S authorized representatives will provide CONSULTANT with all revised and
updated plans, specifications, addenda, change orders, approved shop drawings and any other information for the proper performance of
CONSULTANT pursuant to this Agreement. CONSULTANT shall not be responsible for any errors and/or omissions in the performance of
CONSULTANT'S work or services rendered resulting from CLIENT'S failure to provide CONSULTANT with revised and updated plans,
specifications, addenda, change orders, approved shop drawings and other information for the proper performance of CONSULTANT.
(CLIENT will arrange and provide access to each area in which it will be necessary for CONSULTANT to perform its work, and
CONSULTANT will not begin exploration until released by the owner, as CONSULTANT can not be held responsible for the cost of
replacement of utility services).
VI. INSURANCE. CONSULTANT shall secure and maintain throughout the full period of this Agreement sufficient insurance to protect it
adequately from claims under applicable Workmen's Compensation Acts and from claims for bodily injury, death or property damage as
may arise from the performance of services under this Agreement. In addition, CONSULTANT shall secure and maintain throughout the
full period of Agreement sufficient Professional Liability insurance to protect it adequately from claims arising from errors or omissions
resulting from Professional Services,
VII. EXEMPTIONS OF CONSULTANT'S RESPONSIBILITIES. CONSULTANT shall not be responsible for acts and/or omissions of any party
or parties involved in the design of the Project or the failure of any Contractor or Subcontractor to construct any aspect of the Project in
accordance with the contract documents, or in accordance with recommendations contained in any correspondence or written
recommendations issued by CONSULTANT. CONSULTANT is not authorized to revoke, alter, relax, enlarge or release any requirement
of the Project's specifications or other contract documents, nor to approve or accept any portion of the work, unless specifically authorized
in writing by CLIENT or his authorized representative. CONSULTANT shall not have the right of rejection or the right to stop work, except
for such periods as may be required to conduct sampling, testing, or inspection of operations covered by this Agreement. CONSULTANT
shall not be liable for damages resulting from the actions or inactions of any governmental agencies, including but not limited to, permit
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processing, environmental impact reports, governmental building inspections, dedications, general plans and amendments thereto, zoning
matters, annexations or consolidations, use or conditional use permits and/or building permits.
VIII. CHANGES IN SCOPE OF WORK. CLIENT, without invalidating this Agreement may order changes in the scope or character of services
and/or work performed by CONSULTANT, either decreasing or increasing the amount of CONSULTANT'S work or services. All such
changes in the work and/or services performed by CONSULTANT shall be authorized by a written change order signed by CLIENT and
shall be performed under the applicable terms and conditions of this Agreement. CONSULTANT shall not be obligated to perform any
changes in the scope or character of the work and/or services until CONSULTANT is in receipt of a written change order signed by
CLIENT and signed by CONSULTANT indicating its agreement therewith.
IX, LIMITATION OF LIABILITY. Should MTI or any of its professional employees be found to have been negligent in the performance of its
work, or to have made and breached any express or implied warranty, representation or contract, Client, all parties claiming through Client
and all parties claiming to have in any way relied upon MTI's work, agree that the maximum aggregate amount of the liability of MTI, its
officers, employees and agents shall be limited to $25,000.00 or the total amount of the fee paid to MTI under this Agreement or the limit of
any optional, Client-purchased insurance, whichever amount is greater.
X. COMPENSATION FOR SERVICES RENDERED. CLIENT recognizes that the estimate noted in Exhibit "A" (if provided) was obtained
through a diligent evaluation of site plans offered, written or verbal communications from design group members, contract documents and
scheduled discussions with the Owner, relevant subcontractors or the general contractor. CLIENT recognizes that the Geotechnical
industry, and the services rendered herein under this contract, are schedule driven and are as mandated by utility clearance entities, and
scheduling and manning by sub-contractor(s) used. Should such items, for example, additional charges for driller's services for weekend
work exceed that quoted within our proposal, CONSULTANT shall be entitled to additional compensation for services rendered,
XI. LIMITATION OF SERVICES PROVIDED. The services provided pursuant to this agreement are intended solely for the use and benefit of
the CLIENT as noted above. No other person or entity shall be entitled to rely on the services, opinions, recommendations, plans, or
specifications provided pursuant to this agreement without the expressed written consent of CONSULTANT.
XII. INDEMNITY. CLIENT agrees to defend, indemnify, and hold CONSULTANT, its officers, directors, employees, agents and independent
contractors harmless from any and all claims, suits or liability for personal injury, death, illness, property damage, damage to natural
resources, fine or penalty arising or alleged to have arisen out of performance of CONSULTANT'S work to the extent that such claims or
damages were due to the negligence of the CLIENT, except to the extent due to gross negligence or intentionally wrongful conduct of
CONSULTANT. CLIENT further agrees to compensate CONSULTANT for all costs, expenses and fees reasonably incurred in defending
any such claim, including court costs and attorney's fees. In the event CLIENT shall bring any action against CONSULTANT, to the extent
CONSULTANT prevailS in such action, CLIENT shall provide the same compensation.
XIII. PROVISIONS SEVERABLE. The unenforceability or invalidity of any provision or provisions hereof shall not render any other provision
or provisions unenforceable or invalid. Nothing in the Agreement shall relieve any party from its responsibilities under law or contract.
XIV. LOCATION OF AGREEMENT AND DURATION OF PROPOSAL. This agreement is governed by the laws of the State of Idaho, and is
entered into the County of Ada, City of Boise. The attached Proposal shall remain valid and in effect for 180 days from the date written in
below.
This agreement contains the entire and integrated Agreement between CLIENT and CONSULTANT and supersedes all prior negotiations,
representations or agreements, either written or oral. This agreement cannot be amended or modified except by a written Agreement, executed
by each of the parties hereto. This Agreement is covered by the laws of the state of Idaho.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Agreement as of the date and year first above written, at Boise, Idaho.
Consultant:
Date:
Date:
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