PROPOSALTO PRO
VIDE ON-CALL MATERIALS TESTING, DEPUTY
INSPECTION, AND ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING & SCIENCE
SERVICES
CATEGORY 1: SOIL ENGINEERING, TESTING AND INSPECTION
PROJECT:
Construction of Capital Improvement Projects
FOR:
City of A
naheim
200 South Anaheim Boulevard, Suite 276
Anaheim, California 92805
PREPARED BY:
GE
O-ADVANTEC, INC.
457 WEST ALLEN AVENUE, SUITE 113
SAN DIMAS, CALIFORNIA 91773
PROPOSAL NO. 24-1003
JANUARY 30, 2024
457 West Allen Avenue, Suite 113. San Dimas, California 91773. Phone: (909) 305 – 0400. www.GeoAdvantec.com Ms. Samantha Bahena, Contract Administration January 30, 2024 City of Anaheim Pr oposal No. 24-1003
Public Works Department
200 Sout
h Anaheim Boulevard, Suite 276
Anaheim, CA 92805
Subj
ect: Proposal to Provide On-Call Materials Testing, Deputy Inspection, and Environmental Engineering & Science Services
Category 1: Soil Engineering, Testing and Inspection
City of Anaheim, California
Dear
Ms. Bahena:
Geo-Advantec, Inc. (GAI), appreciates the opportunity to submit our proposal for Category 1 of the City of Anaheim’s (City) On-Call Materials Testing , Deputy Inspection, and Environmental Engineering & Science Services RFP. GAI certifies its intent to perform all the services required for geotechnical engineering and investigation, materials/soils testing, and inspection in compliance with applicable codes, regulations, and guidelines. We assure the City of our work’s quality pertaining to our scope of work for various task order projects. Our team in GAI brings together key elements of service, such as professionalism, industry experience, proactive management style, responsiveness, and all the skills necessary to successfully satisfy our client’s needs. The proposed team assigned to this project has extensive experience in providing on-call geotechnical engineering, materials testing and inspection services for government agencies. We can mobilize quickly for projects and provide engineers or technicians/inspectors within 24 hours of notice.
The GAI Team has completed nearly 100 federal and state -funded pavement design, rehabilitation, and construction projects over the last three years. Our vast knowledge of regulations governing geotechnical engineering, materials testing, and special inspections for public projects in Southern California such as ASTM standards, Caltrans’ latest Local Assistance Procedures Manual (LAPM), Caltrans Standard Plans and Specification, Greenbook, City codes, ordinances and standards, as well as qualifications of the team members, and mindfulness of client’s needs are what set us apart from other firms.
Our team has worked successfully on numerous pavement design and construction testing , projects for cities and agencies all over Southern California, some of which include Anaheim, Buena Park, Burbank, Commerce, Chino, Corona, Covina, Irvine, La Mirada, Lawndale,
Montclair, Pomona, San Dimas, South Pasadena, Temple City, Torrance, West Covina, and LA Metro/Caltrans.
The undersigned, Shawn Ariannia, is authorized to negotiate with the City and to enter into a legally binding contract. GAI acknowledges receipt of the addenda posted on 1/16/24, 1/24/24, and 1/25/24, and has included signed copies in our proposal. My team is looking forward to the opportunity to present our qualifications to you in person, and ultimately, working with the City.
Please feel free to contact me via phone at (909) 305 -0400 or e- mail at [email protected] with any questions.
Respectfully Submitted,
Geo-Advantec, Inc.
Shaw
n Ariannia, Ph.D., PE, GE
President
City of Anaheim
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
200 S. Anaheim Blvd.
Anaheim, CA 92805
TEL (714) 765-5176
www.anaheim.net
ADDENDUM NO. 1
TO THE REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP)
for the
ON-CALL MATERIALS TESTING, DEPUTY INSPECTION,
AND ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING & SCIENCE SERVICES
Ja
nuary 16, 2024
I. GENERAL
The following changes, additions, or deletions shall be made as indicated, and all other conditions shall remain the same.
II. DESIGN-BUILDER QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Q1 Items 1 and 2 under the Minimum Requirements of the subject RFP generally states that responsible charge for the Geotechnical Services will be managed/supervised by a registered professional (i.e. Certified Engineering Geologist (CEG) or Geotechnical Engineer (GE). However, in accordance with the State Board of Registered Professional Engineers and Geologists, there is a clear separation between the two registrations. For example, The State defines a Certified Engineering Geologist as specialty certification in the discipline of geology but does not allow a CEG the authority to certify engineering work related to soil engineering and vise versa. In addition, a GE is a practicing registration (specialty) for Registered Professional Engineers (PE) that affords the PE the authority to use the practicing title of Geotechnical Engineer. In that regard, a PE practicing in the field of soil engineering as a specialty engineering practice may still certify soil engineering work but cannot use the practicing title of Geotechnical Engineer. Is the City of Anaheim implying in the minimum requirements that it accepts the certification of soil engineering testing and practices as a replacement or substitute for the GE oversight and responsible charge? I’ve attached a FAQ document provided by the California Board of Professional Engineers Land Surveyors and Geologists should additional information be required.
A1 The City of Anaheim’s intent is to have a Registered Professional manage/supervise the geotechnical services project in accordance with California Board for Professionals Engineers, Land Surveyors and Geologist and practice with limitations allowed by the board.
Q2 Can you confirm can we submit on each individual category or must we be able to complete all three?
A2 Yes, you can submit on each category or all that are applicable to the consultant firm or team. Please submit only one proposal that outlines each category that your firm will complete.
City of Anaheim Request for Proposals (RFP) for On-Call Materials Testing Deputy Addendum No. 1, Dated January 16, 2024 Inspection, and Environmental Engineering & Science Service s
Q3 Will the city accept submittal from firms willing to do portions of the work that are not subject to the CWA?
A3 Yes, if a consultant is unable to comply with the Community Workforce Agreement (CWA) their agreement will have the section referencing CWA redacted from their agreement. The consultant(s) can still perform non-CWA work.
Q4 We would like the following changes considered to the sample contract.
Please advise if these are acceptable:
1. Addition of limit of liability based on contract size.
2. Add a waiver of consequential damages.
3. Removal of language that implies a duty to defend.
4.Removal of required warranties, which implies indemnification – our insurance prohibits us from offering warranties or guarantees.
5. We cannot have the city listed as primary on our Worker’s Compensation or Professional Liability insurance, although this contract requires it.
A4 After consulting with the City’s legal team, the City cannot consider the above-mentioned changes.
Q5 Should rates sheets for drilling and/or traffic control subcontractors be included as part of our fee schedule submittal?
A5 The rate sheets for subcontractors if necessary can be included in the Appendix.
Q6 For references, are we to provide a total of 3 (past and present) working references? Or, are we to provide a total of 6 references which includes 3 past working references and 3 present working references? A6 A total of three (3) working references which should include at least one (1) past and one (1) present working, the third can be either a past or present working reference.
End of Addendum
cc Raul Garcia John Martin Jose Cortez
Samantha Bahena Stephen Cruz Scott Yanagihara
The Prospective Consultant shall acknowledge receipt of all addenda by signing and enclosing each addendum form in its proposal submittal. Failure to do so may result in a rejection of his/her submittal.
Signature Print Name
Firm Name Date
Shawn Ariannia
January 30, 2024Geo-Advantec, Inc.
City of Anaheim
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
200 S. Anaheim Blvd.
Anaheim, CA 92805
TEL (714) 765-5176
www.anaheim.net
ADDENDUM NO. 2
TO THE REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP)
for the
ON-CALL MATERIALS TESTING, DEPUTY INSPECTION,
AND ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING & SCIENCE SERVICES
Jan
uary 24, 2024
I. GENERAL
The following changes, additions, or deletions shall be made as indicated, and all other conditions shall remain the same.
II. DESIGN-BUILDER QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Questions 1-6 please refer to Addendum 1
Q7 Are subconsultants required to submit their financial statements to the City? A7 No, sub-consultants are not required to submit their financial statements to the City.
Q8 Are firms able to submit their fee schedule along with Exhibit A? A8 Yes, firms are allowed to submit their fee schedule along with Exhibit A.
Q9 Are subconsultants required to complete Exhibit A and submit their fee schedule as well?
A9 No, sub-consultants are not required to complete Exhibit A and are not required to submit their fee schedule.
Q10 Can the City provide turnaround times for environmental testing for hazardous materials such as lead, asbestos, PCB’s, and other contaminants? A10 Turnaround times for testing are expected to be within 2 weeks.
Q11 How many firms will be selected?
A11 No minimum or maximum number of selected consultants is guaranteed currently.
Q12 Do we need one set of rates for CWA and PW?
A12 Please reflect your rates on Exhibit A-Fee Schedule.
Q13 Can we include our own fee schedule with the fee schedule form provided? If not, can we add line items to the fee schedule form provided? A13 Yes, you can include your firm’s fee schedules as supplemental information attached to Exhibit A-Fee Schedule.
City of Anaheim Request for Proposals (RFP) for On-Call Materials Testing Deputy Addendum No. 2, Dated January 24, 2024 Inspection, and Environmental Engineering & Science Services
Q14 Exhibit A includes specific professional staff. Can we add additional titles to have more of a range in our hourly rates?
A14 You can include additional titles as supplemental information attached to the filled-out Exhibit A Fee Schedule sheets.
Q15 Regarding the hard copy requirements of the proposal, Can you please confirm if an original proposal and three bound copies are required (total of four hard copies from cover page of RFP) or if just three bound hard copies are required (from page 10 of RFP)? If an original proposal is required should it be bound? A15 A total of four hard copies are required, 1 original proposal and 3 bound copies. Yes, please provide the original copy as a bound copy.
Other questions received are still under consideration
End of Addendum
cc Raul Garcia John Martin Jose Cortez
Samantha Bahena Stephen Cruz Scott Yanagihara
The Prospective Consultant shall acknowledge receipt of all addenda by signing and enclosing each addendum form in its proposal submittal. Failure to do so may result in a rejection of his/her submittal.
Signature Print Name
Firm Name Date
Shawn Ariannia
January 30, 2024Geo-Advantec, Inc.
City of Anaheim
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
200 S. Anaheim Blvd.
Anaheim, CA 92805
TEL (714) 765-5176
www.anaheim.net
ADDENDUM NO. 3
TO THE REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP)
for the
ON-CALL MATERIALS TESTING, DEPUTY INSPECTION,
AND ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING & SCIENCE SERVICES
January 25, 2024
I. GENERAL
The following changes, additions, or deletions shall be made as indicated, and all other conditions shall remain the same.
II. DESIGN-BUILDER QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Questions 1-6 please refer to Addendum 1
Questions 7-15 please refer to Addendum 2
Q16
Are the hourly minimum rates standard, 2,4,& 8 ours? If not, what are the hourly minimums?
A16 Consultant is to charge actual working hours and shall exclude travel times.
There will be no minimum blocks of hours established.
Q17
Requested Amendments to Sample Agreement for Proposal 24-0060 City of Anaheim
A17 After consulting with the City’s legal team, the City cannot comply.
Q18
Sample Agreement Section 4.3 This section stipulates it will pay Consultant no later than 30 days after approval of the monthly invoice by the Anaheim staff.
RFI: What is the time frame for the City to review an invoice? RFI: What is the time frame for the City to notify the Consultant if there is a dispute in the invoice? RFI: In the event the settlement of a disputed portion of an invoice is not reached by the date that payment is due, will the City pay only the portion of the invoice that is not in dispute?
A18 There is no review time frame but the City will intake and review invoices for any discrepancies. If any do arise the City will notify the consultant to provide an corrected copy. But once the City receives is and there are no discrepancies the City will process the invoice for payment within 30 days.
Q19
Section 10.04 Cyber Liability The City is requiring $2M in cyber liability coverage and our current limit is $1M. RFI: Will the City accept $1M in Cyber Liability coverage? RFI: Will the City accept a standalone Cyber Liability policy? A19 Yes, the City is able to accept this.
Q20
10.4 A.M. Best Rating The client is requiring A/VII and our current A.M. Best Rating is A-/X. RFI: Will the client accept an A.M. Best Rating of A-/X? City of Anaheim Request for Proposals (RFP) for On-Call Materials Testing Deputy Addendum No. 3, Dated January 25, 2024 Inspection, and Environmental Engineering & Science Service s
A20 After consulting with the City’s Risk Management Team, the City cannot comply.
Q21 Section 11 Indemnification RFI: Will the client incorporate the following language into Section 11.1 and 11.2 for reasonable attorney fees as per the industry standard in design professional agreements? (Reference attached amendments
A21 After consulting with the City’s Risk Management Team, the City cannot comply.
Q22 Section 11 Indemnification RFI: Will the City incorporate language pertaining to California Civil Code 2782.8 as is the industry standard in design professional services agreement.
A22 After consulting with the City’s Risk Management Team, the City cannot comply.
End of Addendum
cc Raul Garcia John Martin Jose Cortez
Samantha Bahena Stephen Cruz Scott Yanagihara
The Prospective Consultant shall acknowledge receipt of all addenda by signing and enclosing each addendum form in its proposal submittal. Failure to do so may result in a rejection of his/her submittal.
Signature Print Name
Firm Name Date
Shawn Ariannia
January 30, 2024Geo-Advantec, Inc.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Cover Letter
Addenda Acknowledgment
1. QUALIFICATIONS OF THE FIRM
2. PROJECT TEAM QUALIFICATIONS
3. PROJECT UNDERSTANDING AND APPROACH
4. REFERENCES
APPENDIX
• Key Personnel Resumes and
Licenses/Certifications
• Laboratory Certificates
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1. QUALIFICATIONS OF THE FIRM
1.1. Firm Profile
Founded in 2012, GAI provides a full range of
responsive and quality geotechnical engineering
consulting services for all phases of projects from
conceptual design through construction. Geo-
Advantec, Inc. is our firm’s legal name. We are an
S Corporation firm incorporated in California, with
our office headquarters located at 457 West Allen
Avenue, Suite 113, San Dimas CA 91773,
telephone number (909) 305- 0400, where all the
required serv ices will be managed. GAI is
registered with the Department of Industrial
Relations (DIR) #1000017767. We are a certified
Small Business Enterprise ( SBE) with the
Department of General Services, among multiple
other entities. The main areas of our scope of
services and capabilities include:
• Geotechnical and Geological Engineering
• Geotechnical Earthquake Engineering
• Pavement Engineering
• Field Grading Monitoring and Soil Testing
• Soil, Asphalt/Paving Field Inspection
• Soil, Asphalt, and Materials Laboratory Testing
• Special Inspections for concrete, steel, welding, masonry, rebar, bolts, etc.
As an engineering consultant, GAI’s philosophy is to provide the highest quality of services to our clients. We bring together the key elements of service such as professionalism, industry experience, proactive management style, and all the skills necessar y to successfully satisfy our client’s needs. GAI understands and is able to conform to the testing and inspection requirements as outlined in the City of Anaheim’s Public Works Quality Assurance Program Manual (QAP) , Exhibit “B”. Our firm is certified by ASTM, CCRL and Caltrans for the various test methods called out in the QAP. We have reviewed the testing requirements provided in the QAP and our laboratory is capable of performing the required tests at the frequency and timing required. We have worked with numerous cities and agencies with similar QAP’s and with Caltrans using their Local Assistance Procedures Manual (LAPM). We have worked as both the Acceptance Tester (AT) and as the Independent Assurance Tester (IA).
GAI also has the ability to conform to the terms of the City’s Community Workforce Agreement (CWA) for covered “Project Work.” We have worked and completed several projects under Project Labor Agreements (PLAs) some which include Geotechnical Grading, Monitoring, and Testing for Qantas Hangar Construction for LAWA/LAX; Geotechnical Investigation for Advanced Water Purification Facility for the Hyperion Water Reclamation Plant (HWRP) for (LASAN); and a couple of projects for the Norwalk-La Mirada Unified School District. We recently worked at LAWA/ LAX and provided Geotechnical Inspection and Testing for Delta Air Lines , where the project was administered under a PLA. To perform the work, we were required to register our inspectors with the local union/signatory D istrict 12. GAI recently worked on the Morena Conveyance North Project in the City of San Diego, which is also under a PLA.
The GAI Team will be led by principal and proposed Project Manager Dr. Shawn Ariannia, PhD, PE, GE. For the past 20 years, Shawn has been working on public projects in Southern California and has performed and managed numerous geotechnical studies and during construction services for pavement rehabilitation, street widening and improvements, transportation and
Company Ownership:
California S Corporation
January 19, 2012
Length of Time Providing Services to Public
and Private Sectors:
Company: 12 Years
Principals: 39+ Years
Location of Laboratory and Testing Facility:
Geo-Advantec, Inc.
457 W. Allen Avenue, Suite 113
San Dimas, CA 91773
Number of Employees:
24 Engineers and Inspectors
Location of Assigned Employees:
San Dimas, CA
Point of Contact:
Shawn Ariannia, Ph.D., PE, GE
President
(909) 305-0400
[email protected]
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bridges, and other capital improvements, while strictly adhering to quality, budget and schedule control.
Our assigned key personnel Mr. Ronald Hanson, CEG, PG, and Mr. Matin Noorzay have extensive experience performing and managing similar projects throughout Southern California.
Our robust team consists of registered civil and geotechnical engineers, geologists, field and laboratory technicians, in- house staff engineers and qualified laboratory technic ians, special soil/asphalt inspectors, and admin staff. Each one of our founding principals have worked for more than 39 years in the industry. Our geotechnical/soil field observers and technicians carry multiple certifications and are certified by ICC , Caltrans, City of Los Angeles, and are highly qualified to work on public works projects.
Our key team members have more than 39+ years of experience and have worked on locally and federally funded projects. They are well familiar with the Greenbook Standard Plans and Specification, California Building Code (CBC), Caltrans Test Methods (CTM), Caltrans Highway Design standards and geotechnical report preparation protocols, and ASTM testing procedures.
Our team has recently completed and is currently working on several federally funded Capital Improvement Projects. We thoroughly understand and are able to conform to the requirements of Caltrans’ Local Assistance Prog ram and Local Assistance Procedures Manual (LAPM) for federally funded projects pertaining to testing and inspection; as well Standard Specifications for Public Works Construction (Greenbook), BNi; Standard Plans for Public Works Construction, AASHTO LRFD 8th Edition Caltrans Amendments; Caltrans Seismic Design Criteria; California Building Code; Caltrans bridge design detailing manual; Caltrans bridge memo to designer; Federal Aviation Administration (FAA); FEMA Guidelines; and the California Coastal Commission Sea Level Rise Policy Guidance, 2018. They are also familiar with the latest City-adopted formats and software, and with the City of Anaheim’s standards, provisions, and practices.
In addition, our principals and staff have previously participated in various training programs such as OSHA 10-Hour Construction Safety, Radiation Safety and Use of Nuclear Gauge, HAZMAT training for relevant technicians, in- house training for performing tests per ASTM requirements, and in-house training for performing tests per Caltrans requirements. We have an ongoing semi- annual training for our geotechnical technicians. Each newly hired technician receives this training at the beginning of employment with GAI. Copies of our key personnel’s licenses and certifications are included in the Appendix of our proposal.
GAI owns a full -service in-house Laboratory located in San Dimas, CA, accredited by:
• AMRL (ASSHTO Materials Reference Laboratory), in
conformity to the requirements of the AASHTO Accreditation Program (AAP), AASHTO R-18, ASTM D3740, ASTM D1070
and ASTM E329.
• CCRL (Cement and Concrete Reference Laboratory)
• Caltrans
• DSA (Division of the State Architect)
• City of Los Angeles
• Army Corps of Engineers
Copies of GAI’s laboratory certificates are included in the Appendix of our proposal.
GAI will utilize the services of other certified labs as our subcontractors, as needed, for certain special laboratory tests. The tests that each firm will perform are indicated on Exhibit “A” and in the expanded schedule of fees submitted separately from the proposal.
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• Smith-Emery, Contact: Carlos Levianos, Regional Laboratory Manager, (714) 238-6133, 1197 Tustin Avenue, Anaheim, CA 92807
• C EM Lab, Contact: Soheil Anthony Binaei, Principal Engineer, (949) 502-4130, 45 Post, Irvine, CA 92618
• Positive Lab Service, Contact: John Schmidt, Vice President, ( 213) 745-5312, 781 East Washington Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90021
GAI will perform a majority of the work in -house with our own workforce. We have added the following subcontractors listed below to our team on an as -needed basis, GAI understands that any changes in subcontractors after execution of the agreement will require prior written approval by the City.
• 2R Drilling, Inc. (SBE), Services: Drilling, Contact: Brian Serl, President, (909) 730-2161, 1344 S. Bon View Ave., Ontario, CA 91761; DIR #1000008799 • Frontline Traffic Control (DBE, SBE), Services: Traffic Control, Contact: Dave Huerta, Chief Operating Officer, (909) 330-9040, 32535 Lakeview TER., Lake Elsinore, CA 92530
GAI understands the nature of on- call/as-needed contracts and task order project assignments and diligently attends to each project received with the same level of importance, service, and flexibility required to successfully manage task order projects, whether small or large. Following is a complete list of GAI’s current on-call geotechnical and/or material testing contracts with cities and municipalities in California utilizing GAI’s geotechnical and materials testing services over the past five (5) years:
• City of Anaheim, On-Call Materials Testing, Deputy Inspection, and Environmental Engineering and Science Services
• City of Anaheim, On-Call Geotechnical Engineering Services • City of Arcadia, On-Call Material Testing for Miscellaneous Public Works Projects • City of Buena Park, On-Call Geotechnical and Material Testing Services • City of Chino Hills, On-Call Geotechnical and Material Testing Services • City of Culver City, On-Call Geotechnical Engineering and Material Testing Services • City of Cypress, On -Call Material Testing and Inspection Services (subcontract with Ardurra)
• City of Industry, On-Call Geotechnical and Material Testing Services • City of Irvine, On-Call Geotechnical, Engineering Geology, & Materials Testing Consultant Services
• City of La Canada Flintridge, On-Call Geotechnical Engineering Services • City of La Mirada, On-Call Geotechnical Engineering Services • City of Pasadena, On-Call Geotechnical Engineering Services • City of San Bernardino, On-Call Geotechnical Engineering Services • City of San Dimas, On-Call Geotechnical and Material Testing Services • City of Santa Clarita, On-Call Geotechnical Engineering and Material Testing Services • Orange County Public Works (OCPW), On-Call Geotechnical & Materials Testing Services (List Only)
• Orange County Public Works (OCPW), Qualified Vendor List for Incidental Architect - Engineering Services, Discipline E. Geotechnical Services • County of Los Angeles, On- Call Geotechnical Engineering, Materials Testing, and Inspection Services
• County of Los Angeles, On-Call Geotechnical and Related Services
GAI has provided multiple agencies, municipalities, and cities with geotechnical engineering and materials testing services: including the City of Los Angeles’ government agencies such as the
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Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (LA Metro), Los Angeles Department of Wate r & Power (LADWP), Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA/LAX), LA Sanitation & Environment (LASAN), and has always complied with their contract requirements.
Listed below are some of the projects where we have provided similar scopes of work to the types of services requested in the City’s RFP over the past five (5) years:
• City of Burbank, Independent Assurance Program and Geotechnical Engineering Services for Burbank Channel Bikeway Project, CML-5200(046) • City of Burbank, Materials Testing and Inspection for Local Residential Street Improvement (Phase IX)
• City of Chino, Pavement Evaluation, Geotechnical and Materials Special Inspection for El Prado Road Pavement Reconstruction Between Kimball Avenue & Central Avenue • City of Compton, Geotechnical Testing and Special Inspection for Wilmington Avenue Pavement Rehabilitation
• City of Ontario, Geotechnical Engineering Services for a Parking Structure at the Corner of C Street and Lemon Avenue
• City of Industry, Pavement Evaluation and Rehabilitation, Storm Drain Improvements, and Utility Undergrounding for the Designated Segment of Del Valle Avenue and Hill Street Pavement Improvements; Geotechnical Investigation, Monitoring and Testing for Expo Center Sewer Replacement, Phase 2
• City of Pasadena, Geotechnical Pavement Engineering Investigation for the Rehabilitation of Various Streets
• City of Redondo Beach, Materials Testing and Inspection for Redondo Beach South Bay Regional Intermodal Transit Center
• City of San Bernardino, Geotechnical Investigation for 4th Street Alley Rehabilitation Project
• City of San Dimas, Geotechnical Investigation and Field Observation and Testing for Avenida Entrada et al Street Improvement Project
• City of Santa Monica, Geotechnical Services for Olympic Well Field Restoration and Arcadia Water Treatment Plant Expansion
• City of Torrance, Geotechnical Services for Torrance Transit Park and Ride Regional Terminal, Phase I-Rough Grading & Phase II
• City of Walnut, Geotechnical Pavement Investigation for Valley Boulevard Pavement Rehabilitation
• City of Whittier , Materials Testing and Inspection Services for Uptown Whittier Parking Structure
• Los Angeles County Public Works, Materials Testing and Conditions Assessment Report for the Structural Retrofit of the Civic Center Central Plant • LA Metro and City of Long Beach, Geotechnical Services for PA/ED and PS&E for SR - 91 from Atlantic Avenue to Cherry Avenue Interchange Improvement Project; Geotechnical Investigation for PS&E for SR-57/SR-60 Confluence Project; Geotechnical Services for PA/ED and PS&E of SR -91 from Central Avenue to Acacia Court Improvement Project
• LADWP, Geotechnical and Geohazard Investigation of Treatment Facilities for the San Fernando Groundwater Basin Remediation Progressive Design- Build Project; Geotechnical Instrumentation and Monitoring for Trunk Line South – Unit 4 / Phase 2; Geotechnical Services for Owens Lake
• LAWA/LAX, Pavement Engineering for the Intermodal Transportation Facility West (ITF West) Landside Access Modernization Program Automated People Mover (APM) Project; Geotechnical Investigation for the Underground StormTrap Detention Facility
1.2. Similar Project Experience
In this section, we present detailed sample projects for geotechnical investigations, geotechnical engineering, pavement engineering, and materials testing services over the past five (5) years ,
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demonstrating our firm’s and key personnel’s ability to complete small and large -scale projects for a variety of clients.
A. . Geotechnical Engineering/Pavement Engineering Experience for Government Agencies
• City of San Bernardino, Geotechnical Investigation
for 4th Street Alley Rehabilitation Project (2023)
The City of San Bernardino intended to rehabilitate the existing alley on 479 West 4th Street in San Bernardino, California. The proposed rehabilitation included removing and replacing the existing pavement with pavers, installation of large bike racks, and other beautification works. GAI provided a limited
geotechnical investigation for the project and prepared a geotechnical report.
Key Staff: Jack Lee, Senior Project Engineer
• City of Whittier, Geotechnical and Pavement Investigation for Colima Road Pavement Assessment (2022)
The City of Whittier considered removing and reconstructing the existing pavement section along Colima Road between Lambert Road and Mar Vista Street in Whittier, California. GAI performed a geotechnical and pavement investigation to evaluate the necessity of reworking the subgrade and provided a report that included our findings from the exploratory work and provided recommendations for the design and construction of additional pavement rehabilitation alternatives.
Key Staff: Shawn Ariannia, Principal Geotechnical Engineer; Jack Lee, Senior Project Engineer • City of La Canada Flintridge, Geotechnical Investigation for Pavement Failure at 4910 Hampstead Road (2022)
Hampstead Road is a two- way hillside street with ascending and descending slopes. Within the vicinity of 4190 Hampstead Road, the pavement had significant cracking with definite signs of settlement and/or lateral movement. The purpose of the project was to evaluate the stability of the cut-fill slope, repair and stabilize the slope. GAI provided a geotechnical investigation for the project and prepared a geotechnical report for the remedial and stabilizing works.
Key Staff: Ronald Hanson, Principal Engineering Geologist • City of San Dimas, Geotechnical Investigation for
Pavement Distress within the San Dimas Loop (2021-
2022)
The project involves the design of the geotechnical repair for the San Dimas Loop. The pavement surface within a segment of the San Dimas Loop/Avenue adjacent to a steep descending slope had some cracks and signs of settlement and/or lateral movement. GAI performed a geotechnical field investigation and prepared a report to provide geotechnical information for the design and
repair/construction of the part of the San Dimas Loop exhibiting signs of pavement distress and failure.
Key Staff: Shawn Ariannia, Principal Geotechnical Engineer; Jack Lee, Senior Project Engineer
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• City of Ontario, Geotechnical Engineering
Services for a Parking Structure at the Corner of
C Street and Lemon Avenue (2020)
The City of Ontario built a new 5 to 6 -story above-ground parking structure with associated improvements. The new parking structure has a footprint area of nearly 15,000 square feet and was designed per the 2019 California Building Code.
GAI performed a geotechnical and geohazard investigation and provided recommendations for the design and construction of the parking structure. Our scope of work included providing a field exploratory program, performing laboratory testing, and office engineering, and providing the final report.
Key Staff: Shawn Ariannia, Project Manager/Principal Geotechnical Engineer; Ronald Hanson, Principal Engineering Geologist; Matin Noorzay, Senior Field Engineer/Field Operation Manager; John Cromer, Lab Manager/Field & Lab Technician; Jack Lee, Senior Project Engineer • Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA/LAX)/City of Los
Angeles, Pavement Engineering for Intermodal
Transportation Facility West (ITF West) Landside Access Modernization Program Automated People Mover (APM)
Project (2018-2020)
This mega- sized pavement project included two Intermodal Transportation Facility (ITF) rotaries and parking lots for commercial vehicles, as well as numerous roadway constructions within and up to two (2) miles east of the airport.
GAI performed a thorough pavement investigation for ITF West’s various roads including Century Blvd, A St., 96th St., West ITF Rotary & Parking Lot, D St., Arbor Vitae St., Alley East of Airport Blvd., some of which were to be reconstructed and others to be constructed.
GAI evaluated the thicknesses of existing pavement sections and subgrade soil conditions. Based on findings from the exploratory work, our team provided recommendations for the design and construction of the rotaries and parking lots for commercial vehicles, as well as numerous roadways within and outside of the airport. The project was under the jurisdiction of LAWA and the City of Los Angeles. The Bureau of Engineering (BOE) was one of the reviewing agencies.
Our scope of work included site reconnaissance; marking the proposed boring locations for underground utility clearance in collaboration with the LINXS surveying team; conducting twenty- one exploratory borings using a truck-mounted hollow stem drilling rig sampling at approximately
2.5 feet intervals; measuring the thicknesses of the existing asphalt concrete and aggregate base sections and determining the presence of pavement fabric at each location; collecting relatively undisturbed samples and bulk samples of the encountered aggregate base and subgrade materials; laboratory tests; and preparing final pavement engineering reports.
Key Staff: Shawn Ariannia, Project Manager/Principal Geotechnical Engineer; Ronald Hanson, Principal Engineering Geologist; Jack Lee, Senior Project Engineer; Matin Noorzay, Senior Field Engineer/Field Operation ManagerJohn Cromer, Lab Manager/Field & Lab Technician; Jack Lee, Senior Project Engineer
• City of Chino, New Pavement Evaluation and Forensic Engineering for Deficient Pavement on Chino Avenue (2019)
GAI performed geotechnical/pavement forensic engineering services for the City of Chino, on Chino Avenue between Benson Avenue and Oaks Avenue, to evaluate the “as constructed” pavement conditions for the recently paved part of Chino Avenue, where defects in the paved areas were observed. GAI conducted an investigation to determine the cause and nature of the observed defects and provided recommendations for fixing and/or mitigating the defects.
As part of our investigation services, GAI reviewed the project plans, specifications, and reports; performed site visits and documented the existing pavement’s condition; conducted shallow corings; performed laboratory tests
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including measurements of the asphalt layer, determination of density and binder content; and prepared a final report of our findings and recommendations.
Key Staff: Shawn Ariannia, Principal Geotechnical Engineer ; Matin Noorzay, Field Operation Manager/Senior Field Engineer; John Cromer, Lab Manager/Field & Lab Technician
B. Materials Testing Project Experience for Government Agencies
• City of Pasadena, Geotechnical Monitoring and
Materials Testing and Inspection Services for the
Cordova Complete Street Project (2023)
GAI provided geotechnical and materials inspection and testing for this street improvement project. Our services included providing field monitoring, testing and inspection for the street pavement works, performing laboratory tests on subgrade, base and asphalt materials, and preparing and submitting daily inspection reports.
Key Staff: Ronald Hanson, Project Manager/Senior
Inspector/Principal Engineering Geologist
• Los Angeles County Public Works, Materials Testing and Conditions Assessment Report for Los Angeles County (2022-2023)
The County intended to structurally retrofit the existing Civic Center Central Plant located in the City of Los Angeles. The planned future retrofit work will include seismic and structural upgrades and building strengthening. The Central Plant
building is a one -story steel and concrete structure with a stepped roof and mezzanine level. GAI performed materials testing and condition assessment report and provided insight for the structural engineers in charge of providing
recommendations for the facilities’ seismic upgrade.
Key Staff: Ronald Hanson, Project Manager/Senior Inspector/Principal Engineering Geologist • City of Redondo Beach, Materials Testing and
Inspection for Redondo Beach South Bay Regional
Intermodal Transit Center (2019-2022)
The project involved the construction of a new transit center on Kingsdale Avenue which included the construction of a new transit building, bus bays, retaining walls, parking lot, and associated appurtenances. Phase 2 of the project will consist of the widening of Kingsdale Avenue south of Artesia Blvd., which will include the removal of the existing bus bays, constructing new pavement, sidewalk, streetlights, and landscaping.
As a subconsultant to Ardurra, GAI provided during construction geotechnical and materials inspection and testing services. Our scope of work included field monitoring, testing and inspection for the grading works, laboratory tests on soils, base asphalt, and concrete; and preparing and submitting daily inspection reports.
Key Staff: Shawn Ariannia, Principal -In-Charge/Principal Geotechnical Engineer; Ronald Hanson, Senior Inspector; Matin Noorzay, Field Operation Supervisor; John Cromer, Lab Manager/Field & Lab Technician; Edmund Sanchez, Masonry Inspector; Ivan Canales, Inspector/Technician
• City of Torrance, Geotechnical Services for Torrance
Transit Park and Ride Regional Terminal, Phase I -Rough Grading & Phase II (Phase 1: 2016- 2017; Phase II: 2018- 2022)
The City of Torrance constructed a Transit Park and Ride Regional Terminal to create a strategically located, multi -modal facility that met the regional needs of South Bay residents. The project improved
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regional mobility by linking Torrance Transit routes with other regional providers in the Transit Terminal. Phase I of the project included performing rough grading at the site, which was about 7 acres of undeveloped land located at 465 Crenshaw Boulevard, dedicated to the Transit Terminal.
GAI was selected for geotechnical services, grading observation, and soils field and laboratory testing for different components of the project, including a proposed one- story and a proposed two-story building, bus platform, canopies, and pavement of the designated areas. GAI continued working on Phase II and performed geotechnical observation, engineering, and materials testing.
The project was completed in 2022.
Key Staff: Shawn Ariannia, Principal-In-Charge/Principal Geotechnical Engineer; Ronald Hanson, Project Manager/Senior Inspector/Principal Engineering Geologist; Matin Noorzay, Senior Field Engineer/Field Operation Manager; John Cromer, Lab Manager/Field & Lab Technician; Jack Lee, Senior Project Engineer; Ivan Canales, Inspector/Technician • City of Chino, Geotechnical Monitoring and Materials Testing and Inspection Services for Storm Drain Projects (2022)
Storm Drain Improvement on Benson Avenue Between Philadelphia Street to Francis Avenue The project involved the installation of a new storm drain extension on Benson Avenue. The construction included a new storm drain, new catch basins and curb and gutter for the storm drain and repair of streets from the trenching operations.
Street Rehabilitation and TSM Riverside Drive Project & 11th Street Storm Drain- Chino Avenue to Riverside Drive
The first part of the project involved the installation of a storm drain on 11th Street between Chino Avenue and Riverside Drive in the City of Chino, CA, which included saw cutting the existing pavement excavation of trenched and installation of a new storm drain. The second part of the work was the renovation of Riverside Drive from Central Avenue to Oaks Avenue, which included cold milling three (3) inches of asphalt and overlaying with four (4) inches of asphalt and full-depth reconstruction of pavement with either six (6) inches A/C or six (6) inches of PCC over eight (8) inches of aggregate base. The construction also included the restoration of the PCC Pavement for the storm drain and curb ramps, sidewalk, curb and gutter and cross gutters for the street rehabilitation.
GAI provided field monitoring, testing and inspection for the trench backfill and pavement replacement, performed laboratory tests on subgrade, concrete and asphalt materials, and prepared and submitted daily inspection reports.
Key Staff: Ronald Hanson, Project Manager/ Senior Inspector/Principal Engineering Geologist; Edmund Sanchez, Soils Inspector
• City of Arcadia, Geotechnical Plan Review, Investigation, Monitoring, Testing, and Inspection for the Eisenhower Memorial Park Improvement Project (2020) The Eisenhauer Memorial Park renovations involved construction of two (2) restroom/concession facilities, baseball fields, parking area, dog park, scoreboard, new bleachers, shade shelters, and a pedestrian bridge, amongst other improvements.
GAI performed a geotechnical plan review, geotechnical engineering evaluation/investigation, and during construction geotechnical materials inspection and testing services for this project.
Our geotechnical plan review services consisted of reviewing, editing, and stamping the plans provided by the city. Our geotechnical engineering investigation consisted of field exploration, laboratory testing, office engineering, and a final report for the design and construction of the project. Our during construction services included providing field monitoring, testing, and inspection; performing laboratory tests on subgrade, base, masonry, and concrete; and preparing and submitting daily inspection reports.
Key Staff: Shawn Ariannia, Principal Geotechnical Engineer ; Ronald Hanson, Principal Engineering Geologist; Jack Lee, Senior Project Engineer
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• City of San Dimas, Geotechnical Investigation
and Field Observation and Testing for Avenida
Entrada et al Street Improvement Project (2019)
The project rehabilitated the residential areas of Avenida Entrada between Paseo Corrido and Calle Linda and
involved full-depth removal and reconstruction (FDRR) of the entire asphalt concrete and base layer, reworking of the subgrade soils, and placing back well-compacted layers of base and asphalt concrete. Asphalt Rubber Hot Mix (ARHM) was used for the circular part of the cul-de-sacs. GAI provided a geotechnical/pavement engineering investigation and performed all geotechnical-related field observation and testing during construction for the rehabilitation and improvement of Avenida Entrada et al.
Key Staff: Shawn Ariannia, Principal -In-Charge/Principal Geotechnical Engineer ; Ronald Hanson, Principal Engineering Geologist; Matin Noorzay, Project Manager ; John Cromer, Lab Manager/Field & Lab Technician
1.3. Strength and Stability
GAI has experienced controlled growth since establishment by focusing on cost-effectiveness and responsiveness. In numerous projects, we provided creative technical solutions with effective time and cost savings. Our reliability has resulted in a loyal clientele and most of our work results from client relationships and returning customers. Financially, GAI is stable and in good standing. During the past five years, we have worked on several projects, including $30 million federally funded Rosemead Boulevard Beatification and Improvement for the City of Temple City, $40 million federally funded Washington Boulevard Rehabilitation for the City of Commerce, $50 million QANTAS Airline Mega Hangar Structure and Taxiways for LAX, $80 million Wiseburn High School and Sport Facility in El Segundo, and $2.5 billion Automated People Mover of Los Angeles World Airport (LAWA). Our long history of working relationships is the strongest testament for our quality services, commitment, and stability. A copy of GAI’s 2022 financial statement has been submitted to the City as requested in the RFP.
1.4. What Separates GAI from the Competition?
• Our proposed project principals are company’s principals, with strong background and knowledge of the geotechnical engineering as well as construction monitoring and testing tasks.
• Our team has extensive expertise in specific and complex geotechnical tasks such as value engineering and forensic engineering for pavement projects, geotechnical instrumentation, slope stability, etc. and are experienced with various design and field constraints. • Our project manager will be available readily, on a 24/7 basis. • Advance notice requirements: Our firm provides service on short notice; w e mobilize quickly for projects and provide engineers or technicians/inspectors promptly, within 24 hours of notice, to meet the requested work.
• On a daily basis, we perform an in- house quality control on the daily inspection reports. We use cloud-based electronic distribution of our daily inspection reports, which will be available to the team instantly, after completion of the daily inspection. • As a reliable indicator of effectiveness, our lab turnaround time is very short. All laboratory tests are reviewed by the lab manager immediately after completion and before distribution. • GAI has completed several projects with considerable savings for the clients. As examples, we performed as the geotechnical and pavement consultant for the “Eastern Avenue Pavement Rehabilitation Project”, the winner of “Efficient and Sustainable Road Maintenance, Construction, and Reconstruction Project" in 2017 Outstanding Local Streets and Roads Award Program at the League of California Cities Annual Conference. Also, GAI was the City of Commerce pavement consultant for $40M Washington Boulevard Widening and Reconstruction Project. The project won the “Transportation Award” of American Public Works Association (APWA) of Southern California in 2017.
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2. PROJECT TEAM QUALIFICATIONS
GAI’s team has been selected based on individual and firm qualifications to meet the needs of the City for this contract as shown below.
2.1. Key Management Personnel
Shawn Ariannia - Principal-In-Charge/Account Manager/Project Manager As a proven and highly qualified geotechnical engineer, we propose Dr. Shawn Ariannia, Ph.D., PE, GE, as Project Manager for all the geotechnical investigative and pavement engineering services on this on-call contract, as well the Account Manager to coordinate with the Principal Engineer or authorized representative. Shawn will be the authorized person to bind the company with any contract resulting from this proposal and will serve as the primary contact with the City for the duration of the contract relative to all existing and potential future assignments, performance - related issues, billing questions, personnel -related matters, etc. under this agreement. He will supervise and coordinate geotechnical engineering analyses, formulation of geotechnical recommendations, preparation of reports, and consultations during the design and construction of projects. Shawn has over 38 years of responsible experience managing major projects in both structural and geotechnical fields. He has been involved in projects such as transportation/transit, highway and railroad bridges, tunnels, power plants, cooling towers, silos, and medium to high- rise multi-story structures. The breadth of his experience includes geotechnical analysis, field and laboratory test management, slope stability and liquefaction analysis, seismic hazard evaluation, pile and earth retaining structures design, design and implementation of soils and slope stabilization, repair and retrofit methods relevant to soils, foundation and structural behavior for different types of structures. During the last two decades, he has actively practiced geotechnical engineering and consulting in Southern California and has been the Geotechnical Engineer of Record for numerous road/highways, transportation, multi -story buildings, and parking structure projects.
Ronald Hanson - Field Operation Manager/ Senior Inspector/Principal Engineering Geologist for Construction Projects
Mr. Ronald Hanson, CEG, PG, has over 37 years of experience in performing geological/geotechnical investigations, and construction inspection services for major public and private projects. Ronald, our field operation manager/principal engineering geologist , will be the full-time project manager responsible for supervising and/or coordinating all testing and inspection services , during construction. His qualifications, certifications, and extensive experience in cities and municipalities projects assure the client about quality of services they would receive. He has supervised numerous grading, soils, and materials inspection and testing projects for public agencies in the last 20 years in Southern California. Ronald has worked on several federally funded projects and is qualified to work on the federal jobs.
Matin Noorzay - Senior Field Engineer
Mr. Matin Noorzay will serve as Senior Field Engineer. He is an engineer with over 20 years of experience in managing numerous projects for different municipalities and public agencies, as well as conducting field investigation for major geotechnical and pavement projects in Southern California. He is highly experienced in soils investigations, coring, drilling, logging and sampling, for all kinds of geotechnical engineering projects. Matin has performed site pavement investigations for numerous pavement rehabilitation projects during the past five years. Some of his recent experience over the last year include field investigation, coring, and sampling for Telegraph boulevard (2.5 miles) in the City of Downey, and W. Holt Avenue in the City of Pomona (3 miles). For this project, he will be in charge of all field works for geotechnical invest igation projects, as well as during construction monitoring.
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John Cromer - Laboratory Manager and Senior Field/Lab Inspector Mr. John Cromer has over 12 years of experience in performing laboratory testing and field inspection. As a certified laboratory technician, he has performed as laboratory technician on soil, aggregate, concrete, and asphalt on numerous projects in Southern California. In addition, he has been significantly involved in field inspection, monitoring, and testing on all kinds of pavement projects.
Jack Lee - Senior Project Engineer
Mr. Jack Lee, PE, will be the senior project engineer performing engineering analysis and design. He has over 10 years of engineering analysis, laboratory testing, and preparing geotechnical/pavement reports, as well as site drilling and sampling experience. He has worked on a variety of projects for different school districts, cities and municipalities, and transportation agencies. Specifically, in the past two years, he has been involved in GAI projects with Caltrans, Cities of, Pomona, San Dimas, and Los Angeles. Jack obtained his bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) and master’s degree from California State Polytechnic University, Pomona.
Resumes and licenses/certifications of our key management personnel are included in the Appendix of our proposal.
2.2. Key Inspectors
Ivan Canales - Soils & Materials Inspector
Mr. Ivan Canales has performed as an inspector of soil, concrete, and asphalt on various public works projects in Southern California. He is an ACI Concrete Field- Testing Technician-Grade I, is an ICC Soils Special Inspector, holds multiple Caltrans CTMs, and is Nuclear Gauge certified.
Some of the recent projects he has worked on include the City of Torrance, Torrance Transit Park and Ride Regional Terminal, Phase I -Rough Grading; City of Redondo Beach, South Bay Regional Intermodal Transit Center; City of La Canada Flintridge, Descanso Drive; and the Reconstruction and Overlay of Covina Boulevard.
Christopher Tafoya - Soils & Materials Inspector
Mr. Christopher Tafoya has performed ICC soils compaction testing and inspection, concrete sampling and testing, asphalt sampling and testing, ACI -certified testing, ASTM testing in the laboratory and field, Quality Assurance, Quality Control, and batch plant inspection. He is an ACI Concrete Field-Testing Technician-Grade I, is an ICC Soils Special Inspector, is Nuclear Gauge certified, and has completed HAZWOPER-40 training. Some of the recent projects he has worked on include the City of Signal Hill’s Parkview Project and the Mount Vernon Avenue Viaduct Project for the San Bernardino Valley Municipal Water District.
Edmund Sanchez - Soils & Materials Inspector
Mr. Edmund Sanchez has 10 years of experience inspecting buildings and structures, ensuring that the scope of work complies with building codes and contract specifications. He also has soils, asphalt, and masonry inspection experience. Some of the recent projects he has worked on include the City of Redondo Beach, South Bay Regional Intermodal Transit Center; City of Chino projects, including Geotechnical Monitoring and Testing Services for SN-161 Alley Reconstruction and Geotechnical Engineering Services for Street Rehabilitation and TSM Riverside Drive Project & 11th Street Storm Drain- Chino Avenue to Riverside Drive, and Geotechnical Monitoring and Materials Testing and Inspection Services for Storm Drain Improvement on Benson Avenue Between Philadelphia Street to Francis Avenue.
Tae Kim - Soils & Materials Inspector
Mr. Tae Kim has performed as an inspector of soil, concrete, and asphalt on public works and school district projects in Southern California. He is an ACI Concrete Field- Testing Technician- Grade I, an ACI Post -Installed Concrete Anchor Installation Inspect or, an ICC Soils Special Inspector, ICC Reinforced Concrete Special Inspector, ICC Commercial Building Inspector, and ICC Structural Masonry Special Inspector. Some of the recent projects he has worked on include Materials Testing and Inspection for Guardrail Improvement Project at La Canada High School,
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La Canada Unified School District, and Materials Testing and Inspection for New Gymnasium for El Segundo Middle School, El Segundo Unified School District.
2.3. Organizational Chart and Project Personnel
The team of office engineering and support staff, field and laboratory testing, inspection, and administration are introduced in the following table and organizational chart. Table 1 presented in this section provides summary qualifications for the project team members and available pool of specialized resources for maximizing efficiency, depicting the title/responsibility, specified tasks to be performed, and the license numbers for the team. The key personnel assigned to this project are marked with the letter “K” on the name column.
GAI’s communication plan is such that communication will flow from the City to our Principal -In- Charge/Account Manager/Project Manager to our project team and back to the City, as shown on the organization chart. Shawn is responsible for overseeing the entire project team and will be the single point -of-contact with the City for all of the geotechnical investigations and pavement engineering activities and associated reports for this on-call contract. Ronald, our field operation manager/principal engineering geologist, will also serve as our full-time Project Manager responsible for all testing and inspection services during construction, and associated reports. He will supervise the field inspectors as well as work of our drilling and traffic control subcontractors.
Service requests received from the City will be dispatched promptly and logged daily by our dedicated Dispatcher. Service calls will be assigned to the appropriate technician(s) based on the City’s needs, project timeline, staffing, and skill level requirements. The technician’s Estimated Time of Arrival (ETA) will be communicated in a timely manner to the City.
GAI is committed to providing qualified personnel on short notice, within 24 hours of notification by the City’s representative. In case of an emergency, we will be able to respond or operate 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Our project manager will be available readily, on a 24/7 basis.
Edmund Sanchez
Geo-Advantec, Inc.
Shawn Ariannia, PhD, PE, GE, Principal-
In-Charge/Account Manager/Project
Manager/ Principal Geotechnical Engineer
City of Anaheim
Concrete/Steel
Inspectors
Soils & Asphalt
Inspectors
Office Support
Team
Ronald Hanson, CEG, PG
Field Operation Manager/Principal
Engineering Geologist
John Cromer
Laboratory
John Cromer
Moises Castillo
Robert
Valenzuela
Dahlia Markossian, EIT
Engineering/
Report
Jack Lee, PE
Mohsen
Rahimian, PE,
Yasmin Proa, EIT
Admin/Report
Distribution
Accounting
Dispatch
Ronald Hanson, CEG, PG
John Cromer
Ivan Canales
Edmund Sanchez
Matin Noorzay
Christopher Tafoya
Tae Kim
Subcontractors
2R Drilling, Inc.
Frontline Traffic
Control
Laboratory Testing
Subcontractors
Smith-Emery
CEM Lab
Positive Lab Service
Matin Noorzay
Shaquil Noorzay, EIT
Ivan Canales
Christopher Tafoya
Tae Kim
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Table 1. Project Team Summary Qualification Information Name Position Certificate/License License/Cert. Nos. Years of Exp. Role
Shawn
Ariannia
(K)
Principal-In-
Charge/Account
Manager/Project
Manager/Principal
Geotechnical
Engineer
Registered Civil
Engineer, California
Geotechnical
Engineer, California
C65642
GE2824 38+ Yrs.
Contractual,
QA/Project
Oversight,
Project
Management
Ronald
Hanson
(K)
Field Operation
Manager/Senior
Inspector/Principal
Engineering
Geologist
Registered
Geologist,
California, Certified
Engineering
Geologist,
California, Caltrans,
ICC, ACI, OSHA-30,
HAZWOPER-40,
Confined Spaces,
and Permit Require
Confined Spaces
(GI)
PG5143
CEG1841
ICC: 8049864
City of Los Angeles
Deputy Grading
Inspector, P022551
Caltrans CTM
Certs.:125, 231, 375
37+ Yrs.
Project
Management,
Field Inspection
& Testing
Management
Jack Lee
(K)
Vice President/
Engineering/Senior
Project Engineer
Registered Civil
Engineer, California,
ICC, OSHA-10,
HAZWOPER-24
C87598
ICC: 8411425 10+ Yrs.
Senior
Office/Field
Engineer
John
Cromer
(K)
Laboratory
Manager and
Senior Field/Lab
Inspector
ICC, ACI, Caltrans,
Deputy Inspector,
OSHA-10
ASTM Soil
Laboratory
Technician
ICC: 8025182: ICC
Certified Soils Special
Inspector
ACI: 01124003: ACI
Concrete Field-Testing
Technician-Grade 1;
ACI Concrete Strength
Testing Technician;
ACI Masonry
Laboratory Testing
Technician City of Los
Angeles Deputy
Grading Inspector,
City of Los Angeles
Deputy Grading
Inspector, P034373
Caltrans CTM
Certs.:105, 106, 125,
201, 202, 204, 205,
216, 217, 226, 227,
229, 231, 308, 309,
375, 382, 504, 518,
521, 523, 524, 533,
539, 540, 543, 556,
557, 643
12+ Yrs.
Laboratory
Testing
Soils, Asphalt,
and Materials, &
Concrete
Inspection
Matin
Noorzay
(K)
Senior Field
Engineer
City of LA Deputy
Inspector, OSHA-30,
HAZWOPER-40
City of Los Angeles
Deputy Grading
Inspector, P028121
20+ Yrs.
Senior Field
Engineer/
Inspection
Mohsen
Rahimian
Senior
Geotechnical
Engineer/Senior
Project Engineer
Registered Civil
Engineer, California
Geotechnical
Engineer, California
C73396
GE305 35+ Yrs. Office/Field
Engineer
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Name Position Certificate/License License/Cert. Nos. Years of Exp. Role
Yasmin
Proa
Senior Staff
Engineer
Engineer-In-Training
(EIT), California
MTC Pavement
Condition
Assessment
OSHA-10
E.I.T., CA 5+ Yrs. Office/Field
Engineer
Dahlia
Markossian Project Engineer
Engineer-In-Training
(EIT), California
Graduate in Civil
Engineering
AutoCAD and CAD
Certification
Revit Certificate
E.I.T., CA #167701 2 Yrs. Office/Field
Engineer
Shaquil
Noorzay Project Engineer
Engineer-In-Training
(EIT), California
Nuclear Gauge
Certified
E.I.T., CA #173302 3+ Yrs. Office/Field
Engineer
Moises
Castillo Lab Technician ACI
ACI 02110682:
ACI Concrete Field
Testing Technician-
Grade 1
4 Yrs. Lab Testing
Robert
Valenzuela Lab Technician ACI, ICC
ICC. 10161701
ACI 01636176:
ACI Concrete Field
Testing Technician-
Grade 1; Caltrans CTM
Certs.:125, 231, 375
2 Yrs. Lab Testing
Ivan
Canales
(K)
Soils & Materials
Inspector ICC, ACI
ICC. 9801915
ACI: 2074568
Concrete Field Testing
Technician-Grade 1
Caltrans CTM
Certs.:125, 231, 375,
504, 518, 523, 539,
540, 543, 556, 557
2 Yrs.
Soils, Asphalt, &
Concrete
Inspection
Christopher
Tafoya
(K)
Soils & Materials
Inspector
ICC, ACI
ICC: 9187474
ACI: 01648007
ACI Concrete Field
Testing Technician-
Grade 1 HAZWOPER-
40 (training)
6 Yrs.
Soils, Asphalt, &
Concrete
Inspection
Edmund
Sanchez
(K)
Soils & Materials
Inspector
ICC
DSA Structural
Masonry
ICC: 5080193
DSA Masonry #5379 10+ Yrs.
Soils, Asphalt, &
Concrete
Inspection
Tae Kim
(K)
Soils & Materials
Inspector ICC, ACI
ICC. 10002786
ACI: 02107079
Concrete Field Testing
Technician-Grade 1
2 Yrs.
Soils, Asphalt, &
Concrete
Inspection
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3. PROJECT UNDERSTANDING AND APPROACH
GAI understands that the City of Anaheim is seeking to retain services from qualified consulting engineering firms on an “on-call as-required on a short notice” basis to provide soils testing and inspection, geotechnical engineering, certified deputy building inspection, materials testing, and environmental engineering & science services for future City capital construction contracts. The City will award agreements to provide the above services for a period of two (2) years . The agreements may be renewed for a maximum of two (2) additional terms of two (2) years each , subject to satisfactory performance and at the sole discretion of the City. The initial term of services is anticipated between April 2024 and April 2026, with the City’s option to extend through April 2026 and April 2028.
The comprehensive services to be provided under the agreements by the consultant firm or team will be in three major categories:
1) Soil engineering, testing and inspection.
2) Deputy building inspection and materials testing.
3) Environmental engineering & science services.
GAI is submitting our proposal for Category 1: Soil engineering, testing and inspection. Soil engineering, testing and inspection shall cover preliminary site investigations for roadway and building construction including analysis of site soils, foundation design, excavation and backfill, pavement thickness design and related information required for the design or construction of City facilities. GAI’s testing laboratory is a participant in the Caltrans Independent Assurance Program approved to perform testing on State Federal and Highway construction projects and possesses certifications in AASHTO, ASTM, DSA, etc.
GAI’s project manager and founding principals have more than 39 years of experience, and have worked on locally, state and federally funded projects. They are well familiar with the Greenbook Standard Plans and Specifications, Caltrans Test Methods (CTM), Caltrans Highway Design standards and geotechnical report preparation protocols, and ASTM testing procedures. Our team has recently completed and is currently working on several federally funded Capital Improvement Projects. We are thoroughly familiar with the requirements of Caltrans’ Local Assistance Program and Local Assistance Procedures Manual (LAPM) for federally funded projects; as well Standard Specifications for Public Works Construction (Greenbook), BNi; and Standard Plans for Public Works Construction.
GAI’s general approach for geotechnical engineering/investigation and geotechnical construction observation and testing is described below.
3.1. Methodology and Work Plan
3.1.1. Approach to Geotechnical Engineering/Investigation and Pavement Engineering and Engineering Geology (Design Phase)
The City may require us to perform geotechnical investigations, geological study, and geohazard evaluation, geotechnical reports and plan reviews, field and laboratory testing, field compaction testing, and pavement engineering and analysis for different projects. Project Manager Dr. Shawn Ariannia, Ph.D., PE, GE, is the Project Manager for all of the geotechnical investigative scope of work. For geotechnical and pavement engineering investigative projects, we will apply the following approach, broken down into several phases:
A. Pre-Drilling Phase; Literature/Records Review and Site Reconnaissance The following tasks will be performed before the commencement of field exploration work:
1. Schedule and conduct a kick-off meeting with the City’s project manager.
2. Collect all the existing records/as -builts for the said project site in collaboration with the City staff.
3. Prepare a work plan and submit for City’s review and approval.
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4. Prepare traffic control plans and submit for the City’s review and approval.
5. Obtain a no-fee permit from the City.
6. Perform site reconnaissance, mark the proposed coring/boring locations for the planned number of exploratory dig-outs.
7. Clarification of underground utilities by contacting Dig-Alert.
B. Field Exploratory Works; Borings, Corings, and Sampling The tasks to be performed for this phase of the project consist of the following:
1. Perform a second site visit prior to drilling/coring and review the marked utility lines by Dig-Alert.
2. Finalize work schedule for field operations and coordinate the drilling days/times with the City.
3. Provide traffic control as required by the City.
4. Perform planned field exploratory borings/corings, extract samples.
5. Perform coring/boring, as required.
6. Backfill the cored holes using approved materials.
7. Collect representative bulk and relatively undisturbed samples of subgrade soils and soils underlying the project site from selected boring/coring location and transfer to the laboratory.
C. Laboratory Testing
The extent of required laboratory tests for geotechnical and pavement engineering projects depends on the intended future work, project type, location, and specifications. For pavement projects, the laboratory testing program will depend on the type of treatment and work to be performed, such as preservation, rehabilitation, and removal and replacement of the existing pavement. The tests typically may include Gradation, Moisture & Density, Atterberg Limits, Expansivity, and R-Value. Tests. R-value test will be performed on selected samples and number of tests will depend on the different type of subgrade materials encountered and the size of the project.
D. Engineering Analysis and Final Report Preparation
At this stage, a thorough engineering analysis will be conducted. For pavement projects, the collected information from field investigation including thicknesses of asphalt and base layers, classifications of subgrade soils, R- value and Expansivity test results, will be utilized into the design process. GAI will coordinate with the City to obtain traffic data and design life information, which will be used in the design. Different rehabilitation alternatives will be studied and prior to finalizing the repor t, GAI will arrange a meeting with the City officials to discuss different alternatives from value engineering standpoint and select the more practical and economical options. Then, the final report will be prepared, which as minimum, will include:
1. Scope of Service.
2. Introduction of coring locations and a site plan showing the location of corings.
3. A discussion about conclusions of our site reconnaissance and summary table(s) providing information about pavement condition including type, severity, and extent of distress at different areas along with the project length.
4. A discussion of the subgrade materials encountered in the corings/borings and their engineering properties, including geotechnical engineering characteristics of the subgrade soils underlying the project limits.
5. Results of pavement sections thickness measurements.
6. Introducing identified locations for full-depth repair, if needed.
7. Results of laboratory tests.
8. Pavement design and construction recommendations including different appropriate alternatives of preservation, and rehabilitation such as mill & Overlay and FDR, etc.
9. Discussion on the design life of each recommended alternative.
10. Pavement design and Construction recommendations for new construction, i.e. removal & replacement and local repairs.
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11. A discussion about preferences of each option from a value-engineering standpoint which may assist/facilitate the process of final decision making by the City.
E. Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) Procedures for Geotechnical Engineering Tasks/Projects
Our Quality Control (QC) procedure for the geotechnical engineering investigation projects includes:
• Clarifying and entering QC issues into our customized project management programs/logs prior to beginning the project.
• Preparation of coring/boring layout and drilling/sampling schedule for the field engineer and drilling crew. This task will be done by the project manager who is the geotechnical engineer in charge of the project.
• Logging all laboratory samples into our QC system when they are brought in. The responsible geotechnical engineer is consulted for priority or questions on specific test methods to ensure tests are performed per the correct standards. • Performing calculations and analysis, and preparing draft reports • Reviewing all the engineering calculations, analyses and reports by our principal/senior engineers
• Reviewing all the engineering recommendations and designed alternatives/solutions considering their practicality, compatibility with applicable codes, and time and cost impact on the project.
• Overseeing the project schedule in a timely manner, to assure the satisfactory progress of the tasks and coordinating necessary progress meetings with the City’s representative, to meet the project’s schedule.
F. Schedule (Time Control)
For investigation projects, we furnish a specific schedule for each project. The schedule will be managed in-house by using project management tools such as Excel logs and spreadsheets and different project management software such as Microsoft Project. The schedule will also be discussed with the City representative on a regular basis, so that all parties remain informed of the project progress. The specific dates of on -site activities will be addressed on the schedule and will be reviewed with the City before the commencement of the work. The schedule will include phasing milestones which enables the City to monitor and measure the progress of the project, as well as the logical sequence of tasks and durations.
3.1.2. Approach to Geotechnical Construction Observation and Materials Testing (Construction Phase)
The key elements to our success in performing and delivering during construction services are:
• Assigning a full-time project manager, who will be the only point-of-contact. • Effective communication between the PM and the City assigned representative for this project.
• Our project management skills.
• Technical Approach for monitoring, testing, and inspection services. • Scheduling and time control.
• Budget Control.
• Quality Control.
These above-mentioned key elements will be discussed in more detail in the forthcoming sections of this submittal.
A. Project Management
Based on our key members’ extensive experience in conducting geotechnical and materials testing and inspection services for projects of similar size and type, we are confident that we will be able to provide the best possible services, which will satisfy the client’s needs. To accomplish our goal and to deliver the level of services that fulfills the client’s intents, we assign Mr. Ronald
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Hanson, CEG, PG, our Field Operation Manager/Senior Inspector/Principal Engineering Geologist, as the full -time project manager for all testing and inspection services during construction. He will be heavily involved in all facets of the project. He will attend all the City meetings to ensure the quality performance of all the inspection and testing activities in the field and laboratory meets the highest level of standards and satisfies the City’s needs.
B. Technical Approach and Proposed Services
Our field supervisor will perform supervision and coordination of all field and laboratory services.
Our clerical staff will assist in maintaining a high level of quality assurance in the preparation of reports, presenting test results, and distributing the inspection and test reports.
Our proposed testing and inspection services include, but is not limited to, the following list:
• Review plans, reports, and project specifications.
• Attend pre-construction and progress meetings (if needed). • Observe the bottom of excavations (for grading works). • Perform periodic site visits and observations by the PM for quality control purposes. • Observe and test compaction during grading operations. Test methods will include the sand cone and/or the Nuclear Gauge per ASTM or California Test Method, as required by the project specifications.
• Perform required laboratory tests on retained samples of soils, base materials, and asphalt.
• Provide an electronic daily report and distribute the report on a daily basis.
C. Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) Procedures for Materials Testing Our laboratory is certified by AASHTO (AMRL), CCRL, and Caltrans and as a part of our ongoing Quality Assurance program, we are participating in annual testing programs for these three (3) certifying agencies. GAI conducts in-house semi-annual training courses for the field technicians and inspectors. Our soils technicians carry ICC and Caltrans certifications, and are certified deputy grading inspectors of the City of Los Angeles.
Budget Controlling and Resource Management: Our services are based on the requests/calls we receive from the project/City inspector. The need for our inspectors’ presence at the site is generally affected/controlled by the following factors:
• Quantity of the construction item, e.g. total volume of concrete, volume of welding, etc. • Requirements outlined in the Testing & and Inspection program and the project documents, e.g. periodic, continuous, etc.
• Contractor and subcontractor’s efficiency and sequencing of events. • Unexpected subsurface conditions for grading works.
• Weather conditions and other unforeseen delays.
To better manage the resources and control the budget, we will take the following steps:
• We record all the inspection times and testing fees that are because of re -tests, non- compliances, and contractor’s deficient works. These recorded times and costs will be reported to the client on a monthly basis.
• On all possible occasions, we will use/assign multi -certified inspectors to the jobs. This may help to save money for the client.
• A budget review sheet will be submitted to the client on a monthly basis. The sheet will depict the amount/percentage of the consumed budget versus the progress made per the schedule.
• When about 75% of the budget is consumed, we will request to have a meeting with the client/client’s representative, to evaluate the budget consumption vs. the time schedule and progress made to date by the contractor, and plan for future works or to come up with a realistic supplementary budget for the remaining part of the work, if needed.
No travel time or mileage will be charged for the field inspection services.
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Schedule (Time Control): GAI will work in full compliance with the project -approved schedule.
To respond to tight schedules, we can assign more inspectors to projects. GAI will be able to cover swing and night shifts for all projects where need may arise.
Quality Control (QC): The procedure for the field inspection and testing tasks will include the following:
• Holding a kick-off meeting between the project manager, field inspectors assigned to the projects and the City inspector/representative, to review the scopes and project specifics. • Performing a QC review on all of the daily inspection reports by the field supervisor. • Logging all non-compliances and reporting to the City on a weekly basis. • Entering the samples into our laboratory logging/tracking system. • Reviewing of the laboratory test results by the project engineer and distributing the results to the team/City.
• Maintain proper/necessary calibration on the field and laboratory testing equipment. • Preparing of a final inspection and testing report as a part of closeout documents (if requested).
4. REFERENCES
The following Table 3 depicts three (3) excellent past and present working references, with similar scopes of services to Category 1: Soil Engineering, Testing and Inspect ion. GAI’s team has always worked closely with project delivery teams to provide on- time and quality services. Each of the projects presented below were completed on schedule and within budget. Our lab’s short turnaround has also been a critical factor to finish the jobs on time.
Table 3. Working References
1. Geotechnical Investigation for Pavement Distress within the San Dimas Loop Location: San Dimas, CA
Agency Name:
City of San Dimas
Project Description: The project
involved the design of the
geotechnical repair for the San
Dimas Loop. The pavement surface
within a segment of the San Dimas
Loop/Avenue adjacent to a steep
descending slope had some cracks
and signs of settlement and/or
lateral movement. The San Dimas
Loop within the area of concern is
bounded by ascending and
descending slopes on both sides.
Scope of Work: GAI performed a geotechnical field investigation and prepared a report to provide geotechnical information for the design and repair/construction of the part of the San Dimas Loop exhibiting signs of pavement distress and failure. Our services included a field exploratory program, laboratory testing, office engineering, and a final report which included an evaluation of the adjacent descending slope and recommendations for pavement repair and other necessary measures to stabilize the distressed area of the road.
Contact Name/Information:
Ms. Shari Garwick, PE
Public Works Director
City of San Dimas
(909) 394-6240
[email protected]
Dates of Service: 04/2022-
06/2022
(2 months)
NOTE: The City of San Dimas is a
present on-call client.
Key Personnel:
Shawn Ariannia, Principal
Geotechnical Engineer; Jack
Lee, Senior Project Engineer
2. Geotechnical Monitoring and Materials Testing and Inspection Services for Storm Drain Projects Location: Chino, CA
Agency Name:
City of Chino
Storm Drain Improvement on Benson Avenue Between Philadelphia Street to Francis Avenue
Project Description: The project involved the installation of a new storm drain extension on Benson Avenue. The construction included a new storm drain, new catch basins and curb and gutter for the storm drain and repair of streets from the trenching operations.
Contact Name/Information:
Mr. Amer Jakher, PE
Public Works Director
City of Chino
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2. Geotechnical Monitoring and Materials Testing and Inspection Services for Storm Drain Projects Location: Chino, CA
(909) 334-3265
[email protected]
Street Rehabilitation and TSM Riverside Drive Project & 11th Street Storm Drain-Chino Avenue to Riverside Drive
Project Description:
The first part of the project involved the installation of a storm drain on 11th Street between Chino Avenue and Riverside Drive in the City of Chino, CA, which included saw cutting the existing pavement excavation of trenched and installation of a new storm drain. The second part of the work was the renovation of Riverside Drive from Central Avenue to Oaks Avenue, which included cold milling three (3) inches of asphalt and overlaying with four (4) inches of asphalt and full -depth reconstruction of pavement with either six (6) inches A/C or six (6) inches of PCC over eight (8) inches of aggregate base. The construction also included the restoration of the PCC Pavement for the storm drain and curb ramps, sidewalk, curb and gutter and cross gutters for the street rehabilitation.
Scope of Work:
GAI provided field monitoring, testing and inspection for the trench backfill and pavement replacement, performed laboratory tests on subgrade, concrete and asphalt materials, and prepared and submitted daily inspection reports
Dates of Service: 05/2022-12/2022
(7 months)
NOTE: The City of Chino is a
present on-call client.
Key Personnel:
Ronald Hanson, Project Manager/
/Principal Engineering Geologist;
Edmund Sanchez, Soils Inspector
3. FY 2021-22 Pavement Rehabilitation Project
Location: Commerce, CA
Agency Name:
City of Commerce
Project Description:
The project involved resurfacing various streets in the city. The project consisted of grinding and placement of asphalt varying in depth from 2 to 5.5 inches, full-depth replacement of pavement and subgrade, and placement of slurry seal.
Scope of Work:
GAI provided testing and inspection for the FY 21-22 pavement rehabilitation project. The scope of our work included monitoring, testing and inspection for the street pavement work, performing laboratory tests on subgrade, base and asphalt materials, and preparing and submitting daily inspection reports.
Contact Name/Information:
Mr. Okan Demirci, PE
Project Manager
Transtech Engineers, Inc.,
(714) 319-6137
[email protected]
Dates of Service/Contract Term:
09/2022-01/2023
(4 months)
Key Personnel:
Ronald Hanson, Project Manager/
/Principal Engineering Geologist;
Edmund Sanchez, Soils Inspector
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Key Personnel Resumes and
Licenses/Certifications
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Shawn Ariannia, PhD, PE, GE | Principal-In-
Charge/Project Manager/Principal Geotechnical
Engineer
Dr. Ariannia has over 38 years of experience in design, supervision, and technical management of projects in
structural and geotechnical fields. He has been involved in major projects such as transportation/transit, highway and railroad bridges, storm water tunnels, power plants, cooling towers, silos, and medium to high-rise multi story structures. The breadth of his experience includes
geotechnical analysis, field and laboratory test
management, slope stability and liquefaction analysis,
seismic hazard evaluation, pile and earth retaining
structures design, design and implementation of soils
and slope stabilization, repair and retrofit methods
relevant to soils, foundation and structural behavior for different types of structures. During the last two
decades, he has actively practiced geotechnical
engineering and consulting in Southern California and
has been the Geotechnical Engineer of Record for
numerous road/highways, transportation, storm water,
and multi-story building projects. Some of the projects that Shawn has worked on include: Automated People
Mover for Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA /LAX);
Construction of Different Hangar Structures at Palmdale Plant 42 Airforce Base for Northrop/Jacobs;
Construction of Qantas Airline Hangar at Los Angeles
International Airport for LAWA/LAX, as well as the
Underground StormTrap Detention Facility for
LAWA/LAX; Los Angeles Department of Water & Power
(LADWP) projects including the Treatment Facilities for the San Fernando Groundwater Basin Remediation
Progressive Design-Build Project and the Geotechnical
Instrumentation and Monitoring for Trunk Line South –
Unit 4 / Phase 2; the LA Sanitation & Environm ent
(LASAN), Advanced Water Purification Facility for the
Hyperion Water Reclamation Plant; LA Metro projects
including PA&ED and PS&E for I -605 from SR -91 to
South Street Improvement, PAED and PS&E for
Auxiliary Lane West Bound SR -60 near I -605 (7th
Street) Interchange Improvement, and PS&E for SR-
57/SR-60 Interchange Improvement, PAED for I -
605/SR-60. Dr. Ariannia is responsible for overseeing
the entire project team and will be the single point -of- contact with the City for all of the geotechnical
investigations and pavement engineering activities and associated reports for this on-call contract.
Relevant Experience
Geotechnical and Pavement Investigation for
Colima Road Pavement Assessment , City of
Whittier, Whittier, CA
Education
• Ph.D., Geotechnical
Engineering, University of
California, Los Angeles
(UCLA) (2015)
• M.S., Civil Engineering,
University of Tehran (1985)
• B.S., Civil Engineering,
University of Tehran (1982)
Registrations/Certifications/
Affiliations
• Registered Geotechnical
Engineer: California, #2824
• Professional Civil Engineer:
California, #65642
• Asphalt Mix Design
Certification, Asphalt Institute
• Former Member of National
Science Review Panel, US
• Past President, ASCE Inland
Empire Geotechnical
Committee
• Cal Poly Pomona Industry
Advisory Committee, Member
Areas of Expertise
• 38 + years of experience in civil
engineering and geotechnical
engineering projects for public
and private clients.
• Saved hundreds of thousands
of dollars for clients by
providing high quality yet
economic alternate
geotechnical value engineering
solutions.
• Experience with on-call
contracts.
• Vast knowledge and
experience in geotechnical
seismic rehabilitation study
and site-specific evaluations.
• Extensive experience in
pavement design, retrofit and
management projects with
various cities in Southern
California.
• Geotechnical engineering for
various transportation, bridge,
storm water, parking structures
and commercial buildings.
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Principal Geotechnical Engineer . Served as the Principal Geotechnical Engineer for a geotechnical and pavement investigation to evaluate the necessity of reworking the subgrade and provided a report that included our findings from the exploratory work and provided recommendations, from a geotechnical and pavement engineering standpoint, for the design and construction of additional pavement rehabilitation alternatives. The City of Whittier considered removing and reconstructing the existing pavement section along Colima Road between Lambert Road and Mar Vista Street in Whittier, California. • Geotechnical Pavement Engineering Services for Local Streets Rehabilitation Program-Phase 2-Zone 3, City of Norwalk, Nowalk, CA
Principal Geotechnical Engineer. Served as Principal Geotechnical Engineer for a thorough geotechnical pavement investigation for the project as a subconsultant to JMD.
Our services included performing a site reconnaissance, coordinating field operations with the City, conducting 67 small- diameter cores, distress, and pavement condition evaluation, performing laboratory testing, reviewing the field data and laboratory test results, performing engineering analyses, and preparing a final geotechnical pavement engineering report. The project included the rehabilitation of approximately 8.74 miles of residential roadway pavements and associated concrete improvements. Geotechnical Services for PA/ED and PS&E for SR -91 from Atlantic to Cherry Avenue Interchange Improvement Project, Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (LA Metro) and City of Long Beach, Long Beach, CA Project Manager/Principal Geotechnical Engi neer. Served as Project Manager/Principal Geotechnical Engineer providing geotechnical services for the PA&ED and PS&E phases.
For the PA/ED phase, our scope included Preliminary Materials Report; Preliminary Geotechnical Reports; and Structure Preliminary Geotechnical Reports (SPGR). For the PS&E phase, our scope included Final Materials Report; Geotechnical Design Report (GDR); and Foundation Reports. The purpose of the project was to reduce congestion, alleviate congestion, and enhance safety on the mainline. Geotechnical Investigation for PS&E for SR -57/SR-60 Confluence Project, Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (LA Metro), Los Angeles County, CA
Principal Geotechnical Engineer. Served as Principal Geotechnical Engineer providing a geotechnical investigation during the final design phase of this interchange improvement project. The purpose of the geotechnical investigation was to obtain subsurface information regarding the existing conditions within the vicinity of the project site in terms of geologic and geotechnical conditions, and to aid WKE in preparing the PS&E by providing recommendations for the design and construction of the new ramps, reconfigured ramps, and a widened mainline. Project Cost: $22 million Geotechnical Investigation for Pavement Distress within the San Dimas Loop, City of San Dimas, San Dimas, CA
Principal Geotechnical Engineer . Served as Principal Geotechnical Engineer for a geotechnical field investigation and prepared a report to provide geotechnical information for the design and repair/construction of the part of the San Dimas Loop exhibiting signs of pavement distress and failure. Our services included a field exploratory program, laboratory testing, office engineering, and a final report which included evaluation of the adjacent descending slope and recommendations for pavement repair and other necessary measures to stabilize the distressed area of the road. • Geotechnical Services for G -Line BRT, Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (LA Metro), San Fernando Valley, CA Principal Geotechnical Engineer. Dr. Ariannia is providing geotechnical design supervision for this project. His responsibilities included leading the GAI technical team and reviewing submittal documents for conformance with the contract technical provisions and responding to questions from the design team about the geotechnical work. The services GAI provides include field exploration for three bridges/grade separations with about 1.0 miles in length, aerial stations, MSE walls, pavement improvements, and comprehensive field percolation tests at multiple locations. GAI prepared preliminary
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Ronald Hanson, CEG, PG | Field Operation
Manager/Sr. Inspector/Principal Engineering Geologist
Mr. Hanson has over 37 years of experience in
performing geological/geotechnical investigations,
geologic inspections and preparing geological reports.
He has worked on numerous mass grading operations,
geologic mapping for fault evaluations, geological study for tra nsit and transportation projects, and many
roadway improvements projects under Caltrans Local
Assistance Procedures Manual (LAPM) guidelines. Mr.
Hanson is extensively familiar with the geological
features of the Southern California region. Some of the major City of Los Angeles projects he has been involved with include: Automated People Mover for LAWA/LAX;
Construction of Different Hangar Structures at Palmdale Plant 42 Airforce Base for Northrop/Jacobs; and
LADWP projects including the Treatment Facilities for
the San Fernando Groundwater Basin Remediation
Progressive Design-Build Project. Mr. Hanson will serve as our full -time Project Manager responsible for all
testing and inspection services during construction, and associated reports.
Relevant Experience
Materials Testing and Conditions
Assessment Report , Los Angeles County,
Los Angeles County Public Works , Los
Angeles, CA
Project Manager/Principal Engineering
Geologist. Served as Project Manager/Principal
Engineering Geologist for a materials testing and
condition assessment and report to provide
insight for the structural engineers in charge of
providing recommendations for the facilities’
seismic upgrade. The results provided within the
report were based on the results of our field
sampling and laboratory testing.
Pavement Engineering, Field Inspection and
Testing for Washington Boulevard Widening
and Rehabilitation, City of Commerce,
Commerce, CA
Field Supervisor/ Principal Engineering
Geologist. Supervised the field inspection and
testing team performing grading operations, as
well as laboratory testing for the project. Project
included the rehabilitation, reconstruction, and
widening covering a 2.7- mile-segment of
Washington Boulevard between Indiana Street
to the Santa Ana (I-5) Freeway. Widening of the
boulevard from two lanes to three lanes in each
direction was also part of the project scope.
Project Cost: $40 million
Geotechnical Investigation for PS&E for SR-
57/SR-60 Confluence Project, Los Angeles
Education
• B.S. Geology (1984),
California State University, Los
Angeles (CSULA)
• Graduate Courses in Geology,
California State University, Los
Angeles (CSULA)
Registrations/Certifications/
Affiliations
• California Certified Engineering
Geologist #1841
• California Professional
Geologist #5143
• City of Los Angeles Deputy
Grading Inspector (#P022551)
• ICC Soils Special Inspector
(#8049864)
• Caltrans CTM Certs.: 125, 231,
375
• ACI Concrete Field Testing
Technician-Grade I
(#01341389)
• OSHA-30
• Nuclear Gauge Operator
Training
• HAZWOPER-40
• Confined Spaces & Permit
Required Confined Spaces
(GI)
• Geological Society of America,
Member
Areas of Expertise
• 3 7 years of experience in
geotechnical investigations,
inspections, geological
investigations and public works
inspections.
• Extensive experience in the
study of landslides, and the
geologic study of tunnels and
instrumentations.
• Experience with on-call
contracts.
• For SR-22 Freeway, worked
as the supervising grading
inspector and supervised a
team of 10 Caltrans inspectors
for grading and testing.
• Experience in the inspection of
federally and state funded
projects in compliance with
Caltrans Local Assistance
Procedures Manual (LAPM
)
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County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (LA Metro), Diamond Bar, CA Principal Engineering Geologist. GAI, as a subconsultant to WKE, Inc., provided a geotechnical investigation which involved conducting exploratory borings within the vicinity of the proposed alignments; performing laboratory tests on selected samples obtained from the field exploration; reviewing field data and laboratory test results, as well as existing geotechnical data and As-Builts; and preparing the Materials Report (MR). The project spanned across 2.5 miles within the vicinity of the SR -57 and SR-60 interchange (also known as the SR-57/SR-60 Confluence). Project Cost: $22 million Geotechnical Monitoring and Materials Testing and Inspection Services for the Cordova Complete Street Project, City of Pasadena, Pasadena, CA Project Manager/Principal Engineering Geologist . GAI provided geotechnical and materials inspection and testing and performed continuous and periodic inspection for this street improvement project. Our services included providing field monitoring, testing and inspection for the street pavement works, performing laboratory tests on subgrade, base and asphalt materials, and preparing and submitting daily inspection reports. Materials Testing and Inspection for Redondo Beach South Bay Regional Intermodal Transit Center, City of Redondo Beach, Redondo Beach, CA Senior Inspector. GAI provided during construction geotechnical and materials inspection and testing services. Our scope of work included field monitoring, testing and inspection for the grading work, laboratory tests on soils, base asphalt and concrete; and preparing and submitting daily inspection reports. The project involved the construction of a new transit center on Kingsdale Avenue which included the construction of a new transit building, bus bays, retaining walls, parking lot and associated appurtenances. Project Cost: $11.5 million
Geotechnical Services for Torrance Transit Park and Ride Regional Terminal, Phase I-Rough Grading, City of Torrance, Torrance, CA
Field Supervisor/Principal Engineering Geologist . In charge of the inspection team providing geotechnical services, grading observation and soils testing for different components of the project including a proposed one- story and a proposed two- story building, bus platform, canopies and pavement of the designated areas. The purpose of testing and inspection of the grading operations was to verify that the completed work complied with the project plans, specifications, special provisions, and geotechnical recommendations. Project Cost: $20 million
Geotechnical Services for PA/ED and PS&E for I -605 from SR -91 to South Street Improvement Project, Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (LA Metro), Cerritos, CA
Principal Engineering Geologist. Provided geotechnical services for this project as a part of the TranSystems team. Our services comprised of performing geotechnical engineering work for both PA/ED and PS&E phases of the project. As for the PA/ED, our scope included preparing Preliminary Materials Report, Preliminary Geotechnical Reports, and Structure Preliminary Geotechnical Reports (SPGR) for bridges and retaining walls. For the PS&E phase, our scope included preparing final Materials Report, Geotechnical Design Report (GDR), and Foundation Reports. The purpose of the project was to reduce congestion and improve freeway operations (both mainline and ramps), improve safety, improve local and system interchange operations by providing additional merging distance/space for vehicles entering from both WB and EB SR -91 onto SB I -605 while minimizing Right-of-Way (ROW), environmental, and economic impacts. • Geotechnical Services for Willow Street Corridor Project, Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (LA Metro), Signal Hill, CA Principal Engineering Geologist. GAI provided a pavement engineering investigation for this project. GAI’s services consisted of performing a site reconnaissance, conducting cores, collecting samples and performing laboratory testing on the samples, performing engineering analysis, and preparing a final geotechnical pavement engineering report that included our findings and recommendations for the design and construction of the proposed pavement from a geotechnical point of view.
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Matin Noorzay | Senior Field Engineer
Mr. Noorzay has over 20 years of experience conducting
and monitoring soils investigation for various projects.
He is highly experienced in soils investigations, drilling, logging and sampling, as well as mechanical and
technical drafting/plotting. Mr. Noorzay has performed
site investigations, observation, and testing for
numerous pavement rehabilitation projects during the
past five years. He has extensive experience in
conducting AC Marshall testing as well as field
inspection and testing of subgrade, base material, and
asphalt. He will be highly involved in the site
investigation operation.
Relevant Experience
Pavement Engineering for the Intermodal
Transportation Facility West (ITF West)
Landside Access Modernization Program
Automated People Mover (APM) Project,
Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA/LAX),
Los Angeles, CA
Senior Field Engineer/Field Operation
Manager. GAI performed a thorough pavement
investigation which included site
reconnaissance; marking the proposed boring
locations for the purpose of underground
utilities clearance in collaboration with LINXS
surveying team; conducting 21 exploratory
borings using a truck -mounted hollow stem
drilling rig sampling at approximately 2.5 feet
intervals; measuring the thicknesses of the
existing asphalt concrete and aggregate base
sections and determining the presence of
pavement fabric at each location; collecting
relatively undisturbed samples and bulk
samples of the encountered aggregate base
and subgrade materials; laboratory tests; and
preparing a final pavement engineering report.
The project included two Intermodal
Transportation Facility (ITF) rotaries and
parking lots for commercial vehicles, as well as
numerous roadway constructions within and up
to two (2) miles east of the airport. Project
Cost: $2.5 billion
Geotechnical and Geohazard Investigation of
Treatment Facilities for the San Fernando
Groundwater Basin Remediation
Progressive Design -Build Project, Los
Angeles Department of Water and Power
(LADWP), Los Angeles, CA
Education
• B.S., Civil Engineering,
University of Kabul (1980)
Certifications
• ICC, Soils Special Inspector
(#8052424)
• City of Los Angeles, Deputy
Grading Inspector (#P028121)
• Radiation Safety and Nuclear
Gauge
• OSHA-30
• HAZWOPER-40
• HAZMAT Certification
Refresher Training for Portable
Nuclear Gauges
• Safety Compliance
Management (SCM),
Certificate of Completion, 4-
Hour Training & Testing in
California Title 22 Hazardous
Waste Generator Training
(#1398)
Areas of Expertise
• Extensive knowledge of field
exploratory operation.
• Experience with on-call
contracts.
• Familiarity with requirements
of Caltrans projects.
• 20+ years of experience
working on different types of
projects including
transportation and transit,
storm water, and buildings.
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Senior Field Engineer/Field Operation Manager. Served as Senior Field Engineer/Field Operation Manager for comprehensive geotechnical and geohazard investigation services which included a field exploratory program, laboratory testing, office engineering and final reports for the study methodology, field logs, laboratory analyses, and our recommendations for the design and construction of the proposed developments from a geotechnical standpoint. The project included design and construction of t reatment facilities and other improvements in two plant sites, as well as two pipeline connections. Pavement Study for Holt Avenue (West) Reconstruction Project, City of Pomona, CA
Senior Field Engineer/Field Operation Manager . Served as Senior Field Engineer and Field Operation Manager for GAI’s detailed scope work which included performing a total of 60 geotechnical and pavement engineering field corings, sampling the asphalt, base, and subgr ade materials, conducting laboratory tests and engineering analysis, and preparing a pavement recommendations report for this pavement rehabilitation project. Geotechnical and Materials Special Inspection for El Prado Road Pavement Reconstruction Between Kimball Avenue & Central Avenue, City of Chino, Chino, CA
Project Manager . Responsible for managing all of the required geotechnical and materials special inspection services for this project. GAI’s scope of services included providing field monitoring, testing and continuous and periodic inspection for the street pavement work, performing laboratory tests of subgrade, concrete and asphalt materials, preparing and submitting daily inspection reports.
• Geotechnical and Materials Testing and Inspection Services for Uptown Whittier Parking Structure, City of Whittier, Whittier, CA
Senior Field Engineer/Field Operation Manager. GAI was the Geotechnical Engineer of Record (GEOR) for this project. Responsible for providing during construction field supervision and monitoring, geotechnical and materials special inspection and testing; and preparing and submitting daily inspection reports. The project included construction of a 4- story parking structure in Uptown Whittier consisting of ADA ramps, stairs, two elevators and public restrooms.
Geotechnical Services for PA/ED and PS&E for I -605 from SR -91 to South Street Improvement Project, Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (LA Metro), Cerritos, CA
Senior Field Engineer/Field Operation Manager . Served as Senior Field Engineer/Field Operation Manager for performing geotechnical engineering work for both PA/ED and PS&E phases of the project. For the PA/ED phase, our scope included preparing Preliminary Materials Report, Preliminary Geotechnical Reports, and Structure Preliminary Geotechnical Reports (SPGR) for bridges and retaining walls. For the PS&E phase, our scope included preparing final Materials Report, Geotechnical Design Report (GDR), and Foundation Reports. The purpose of the project was to reduce congestion and improve freeway operations (both mainline and ramps), improve safety, improve local and system interchange operations by providing additional merging distance/space for vehicles entering from both WB and EB SR -91 onto SB I-605 while minimizing Right-of- Way (ROW), environmental, and economic impacts.
Geotechnical Investigation and Field Observation and Testing for Avenida Entrada et al Street Improvement Project, City of San Dimas, San Dimas, CA Project Manager. GAI provided a geotechnical/pavement engineering investigation and performed all geotechnical-related field observation and testing during construction for the rehabilitation and improvement of Avenida Entrada et al. The project rehabilitated the residential areas of Avenida Entrada between Paseo Corrido and Calle Linda, and involved full depth removal and reconstruction (FDRR) of the entire asphalt concrete and base layer, reworking of the subgrade soils, and placing back well -compacted layers of base and asphalt concrete. Project Cost: $750,000
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January 30, 2024
John Cromer | Laboratory Manager and Senior
Field/Lab Inspector
Mr. Cromer has more than 12 years of experience in
performing laboratory testing and field inspection. As a certified laboratory technician, he has performed as
laboratory technician on soil, aggregate, concrete, and asphalt on numerous projects in Southern California. In addition, he has been significantly involved in field
inspection, monitoring, and testing on all kinds of
pavement projects.
Relevant Experience
Geotechnical Monitoring and Materials
Testing and Inspection Services for the
Cordova Complete Street Project, City of
Pasadena, Pasadena, CA
Lab Manager/Field & Lab Technician. GAI
provided geotechnical and materials inspection
and testing and performed continuous and
periodic inspection for this street improvement
project. Our services included providing field
monitoring, testing and inspection for the street
pavement works, performing laboratory tests on
subgrade, base and asphalt materials, and
preparing and submitting daily inspection
reports.
Pavement Engineering, Field Inspection and
Testing for Washington Boulevard Widening
and Rehabilitation, City of Commerce,
Commerce, CA
Lab Manager/Field & Lab Technician. Served as
the Lab Manager/Field & Lab Technician for the
rehabilitation, reconstruction, and widening
covering a 2.7 -mile-segment of Washington
Boulevard between Indiana Street to the Santa
Ana (I -5) Freeway. Widening of the boulevard
from two lanes to th ree lanes in each direction
was also part of the project scope. Project Cost:
$40 million
Materials Testing and Inspection for
Redondo Beach South Bay Regional
Intermodal Transit Center, City of Redondo
Beach, Redondo Beach, CA
Lab Manager/Field & Lab Technician. GAI
provided during construction geotechnical and
materials inspection and testing services. Our
scope of work included field monitoring, testing
and inspection for the grading work, laboratory
tests on soils, base asphalt and concrete; and
preparing and submitting daily inspection
reports. The project involved the construction of
a new transit center on Kingsdale Avenue which
included the construction of a new transit
building, bus bays, retaining walls, parking lot
Education
• High School Diploma
Certifications
• ACI Concrete Field Testing
Technician-Grade I
(#01124003)
• ACI Concrete Strength Testing
Technician (#01124003)
• ACI Masonry Laboratory
Testing Technician
(#01124003)
• ICC Soils Special Inspector
(#8025182)
• ASTM Soil Laboratory
Technician
• City of Los Angeles Deputy
Grading Inspector (#P034373)
• OSHA-10
• Radiation Safety and Use of
Nuclear Gauges-CPN
International, Inc.; Radiation
Safety Officer Seminar for
Nuclear Gauges-CPN
International, Inc.
• Caltrans CTM Certs.:105, 106,
125, 201, 202, 204, 205, 216,
217, 226, 227, 229, 231, 308,
309, 375, 382, 504, 518, 521,
523, 524, 533, 539, 540, 543,
556, 557, 643
• ASTM Training and E-
Learning-Course Tests for
Determining the Water Content
of Soils
Areas of Expertise
• Extensive knowledge of field
and lab operations.
• Highly experienced in soils and
materials laboratory testing
and relevant regulations.
• Experience with on-call
contracts.
• Familiarity with the
requirements of Caltrans
projects.
• Experience of working on
different types of projects
including transportation and
transit.
• OSHA trained.
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January 30, 2024
and associated appurtenances. Project Cost: $11.5 million Geotechnical and Materials Special Inspection for El Prado Road Pavement Reconstruction Between Kimball Avenue & Central Avenue, City of Chino, Chino, CA
Lab Manager/Field & Lab Technician. Served as the Lab Manager/Field & Lab Technician for an as -constructed pavement evaluation to evaluate strength characteristics of the recently paved section, including asphalt concrete and cement stabilized pulverized base (CSPB) placed at El Prado Road between Kimball Avenue and Central Avenue. GAI also provided all the required geotechnical and materials special inspection services for this project. Our scope of services included providing field monitoring, testing and continuous and periodic inspection for the street pavement work, performing laboratory tests on subgrade, concrete and asphalt materials, preparing and submitting daily inspection reports.
Geotechnical Services for Torrance Transit Park and Ride Regional Terminal, Phase I-Rough Grading, City of Torrance, Torrance, CA
Lab Manager/Field & Lab Technician. Provided geotechnical services, grading observation and soils testing for different components of the project including a proposed one-story and a proposed two-story building, bus platform, canopies and pavement of the designated areas. The purpose of testing and inspection of the grading operations was to verify that the completed work complied with the project plans, specifications, special provisions, and geotechnical recommendations. Project Cost: $20 million Geotechnical Investigation and Field Observation and Testing for Avenida Entrada et al Street Improvement Project, City of San Dimas, San Dimas, CA Lab Manager/Field & Lab Technician. GAI provided a geotechnical/pavement engineering investigation and performed all geotechnical -related field observation and testing during construction for the rehabilitation and improvement of Avenida Entrada et al. The project rehabilitated the residential areas of Avenida Entrada between Paseo Corrido and Calle Linda, and involved full depth removal and reconstruction (FDRR) of the entire asphalt concrete and base layer, reworking of the subgrade soils, and placing bac k well- compacted layers of base and asphalt concrete. Project Cost: approx. $750,000 Geotechnical Investigation for PS&E for SR -57/SR-60 Confluence Project, Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (LA Metro), Los Angeles County, CA
Lab Manager/Field & Lab Technician. GAI provided a geotechnical investigation which involved conducting exploratory borings within the vicinity of the proposed alignments; performing laboratory tests on selected samples obtained from the field exploration; reviewing field data and laboratory test results, as well as existing geotechnical data and As-Builts; and preparing the Materials Report (MR).
Pavement Engineering for the Intermodal Transportation Facility West (ITF West) Landside Access Modernization Program Automated People Mover (APM) Project, Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA)/LAX, Los Angeles, CA
Lab Manager/Field & Lab Technician. Mr. Cromer provided laboratory testing for this project. As a subconsultant to HDR, GAI performed a thorough pavement investigation for ITF West’s various roads including Century Blvd, A St., 96th St., West ITF Rotary & Parking Lot, D St., Arbor Vitae St., Alley East of Airport Blvd., some of which to be reconstructed and other to be constructed. GAI evaluated thicknesses of existing pavement sections and subgrade soil conditions. Based on findings from the exploratory work, our team provided recommendations for design and construction of the rotaries and parking lots for commercial vehicles, as well as numerous roadways within and outside of the airport.
• Pavement Engineering, Field Inspection and Testing for Washington Boulevard Rehabilitation, City of Commerce, Commerce, CA
Lab Manager/Field & Lab Technician for the rehabilitation, reconstruction, and widening covering a 2.7- mile-segment of Washington Boulevard between Indiana Street to the Santa Ana (I-5) Freeway. Project Cost: $40 million
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January 30, 2024
Jack Lee, PE | Senior Project Engineer
Mr. Lee has extensive experience in engineering
analysis, seismic evaluation, laboratory testing,
preparing geotechnical/pavement reports, as well as site drilling and sampling. He has worked on variety of
projects for different cities, municipalities, and
transportation agencies. In the past two years, he has
been involved with some of the following projects:
Automated People Mover for LAWA /LAX; Construction
of Different Hangar Structures at Palmdale Plant 42
Airforce Base for Northrop/Jacobs; Underground
StormTrap Detention Facility for LAWA/LAX; Treatment
Facilities for the San Fernando Groundwater Basin
Remediation Progressive Design- Build Project for
LADWP; and the LASAN Advanced Water Purification
Facility for the Hyperion Water Reclamation Plant
Project.
Relevant Experience
Geotechnical Investigation for PS&E for SR -
57/SR-60 Confluence Project, LA Metro, Los
Angeles County, CA Sr. Project Engineer .
Provided recommendations for the design and
construction of the new ramps, reconfigured
ramps, and widened mainline from a
geotechnical roadway standpoint. Evaluated the
in-situ infiltration rates within the ramp loops for
the proposed Best Management Pr actice
facilities (BMPs). The project included
constructing a new bypass ramp to Grand
Avenue from eastbound (EB) SR- 60,
reconfiguring the south half of the Grand Avenue
interchange from a diamond to a partial
cloverleaf configuration, and replacing the Grand
Avenue Overcrossing and the EB connector
from the Grand Avenue interchange to east of
Diamond Bar Boulevard along SR -60. Project
Cost: $22 million
Pavement Engineering for Intermodal
Transportation Facility West (ITF West)
Landside Access Modernization Program
Automated People Mover (APM) Project, Los
Angeles World Airports (LAWA)/LAX, Los
Angeles, CA Sr. Project Engineer. Provided
recommendations for the design and
construction of the rotaries and parking lots for
commercial vehicles, as well as numerous
roadways within and outside of the airport from a
geotechnical standpoint. The APM Project
included two Intermodal Transportation Facility
rotaries and parking lots for commercial vehicles,
as well as numerous roadway constructions
within and up to 2 miles east of the airport.
Project Cost: $2.4 billion
Education
• M.S., Geotechnical
Engineering, California State
Polytechnic University,
Pomona (2015)
• B.S., Civil Engineering,
University of California, Los
Angeles (2012)
Registrations/Certifications
• Professional Civil Engineer:
California, #87598
• ICC Soils Codes and Soils
Plans (#8411425)
• APNGA Portable Nuclear
Gauge Safety & U.S. DOT
Hazmat Certification Class
• OSHA-10
Areas of Expertise
• Extensive experience in
performing engineering
analysis and working with
geotechnical analytical
software.
• Experience with on-call
contracts.
• Successfully performing as
project engineer on several LA
Metro highway PAED and/or
PS&E projects.
• Successful experience in Life
Cycle Cost Analysis per
Caltrans requirements
• Extensive knowledge of field
investigation operation.
• Familiarity with the
requirements of Caltrans such
as the highway design manual.
• Experience working on a
variety of transportation
projects.
• AutoCAD Software
• MATLAB
• -C++
• Phase2, Settle 3D
• Adobe Photoshop and
Illustrator
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January 30, 2024
Geotechnical Investigation for Pavement Distress within the San Dimas Loop, City of San Dimas, San Dimas, CA
Senior Project Engineer . Prepared a report to provide geotechnical information for the design and repair/construction of the part of the San Dimas Loop exhibiting signs of pavement distress and failure. GAI performed a geotechnical field investigation which included a field exploratory program, laboratory testing, office engineering, and a final report which included evaluation of the adjacent descending slope and recommendations for pavement repair and other necessary measures to stabilize the distressed area of the road.
Geotechnical Pavement Engineering Report for East Bonita Avenue Pavement Rehabilitation, City of San Dimas, San Dimas, CA
Senior Project Engineer. GAI provided a limited geotechnical investigation for the project that included performing a site reconnaissance, conducting cores, performing laboratory testing, reviewing the field data and laboratory test results, and performing engineering analyses. Mr. Lee prepared a geotechnical pavement engineering report that included our findings and recommendations for the design and construction of the proposed improvements from a geotechnical and pavement point of view. The segment of Bonita Avenue within the project limits is approximately 4,700 feet in length and mainly includes two traffic lanes and turn pockets in each direction.
• Geotechnical Services for Lynwood Intersection Improvements PS&E, Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (LA Metro) and City of Lynwood, Lynwood, CA
Senior Project Engineer . R esponsible for the geotechnical report providing recommendations for the design and construction of the project from a geotechnical standpoint. GAI provided geotechnical services including field drilling, laboratory testing, and pavement distress evaluation, and prepared a geotechnical report for this project. The project proposes to implement focused congestion mitigation measures with intersection improvements along Imperial Highway between State Street and Wright Road, providing congestion relief during peak hours. These congestion mitigation measures were determined during the Preliminary Engineering phase of the Project and include signal synchronization at eleven (11) intersections with additional geometric improvements at four (4) of those intersections within the City of Lynwood. Geotechnical and Pavement Investigation for Colima Road Pavement Assessment, City of Whittier, Whittier, CA
Senior Project Engineer for a geotechnical and pavement investigation to evaluate the necessity of reworking the subgrade. Mr. Lee prepared a report that included our findings from the exploratory work and provided recommendations, from a geotechnical and pavement engineering standpoint, for the design and construction of additional pavement rehabilitation alternatives. The City of Whittier considered removing and reconstructing the existing pavement section along Colima Road between Lambert Road and Mar Vista Street in Whittier, California.
Geotechnical Investigation for 4th Street Alley Rehabilitation Project , City of San Bernardino, San Bernardino, CA
Senior Project Engineer. GAI provided a limited geotechnical investigation for the project that included performing a site reconnaissance, conducting exploratory borings, performing laboratory testing and engineering analyses. Mr. Lee prepared a geotechnical report that included our findings and recommendations for the design and construction of the proposed improvements from a geotechnical point of view. The alley rehabilitation project included removing and replacing the existing pavement with pavers, installation of two large bike racks, addition of outdoor lighting, installation of dumpster enclosures, construction of a stage for concerts/events, installation of outdoor-grade bench and table sets, and other beautification works.
Proposal No. 24-1003 Geo-Advantec, Inc. Appendices
Laboratory Certificates
SIAD TL-0113: CALTRANS ACCREDITATION LABORATORY INSPECTION REPORT
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION
CALTRANS ACCREDITATION LABORATORY INSPECTION REPORT
Please verify lab accreditation by visiting SIAD website: https://sia.dot.ca.gov/
Expiration Date: 2024-05-03
Inspected By: Rabiul Hyder
IA No.: 136
Phone: 916-708-7152
RSP #: 550
File: Material Category 500
Laboratory: Geo-Advantec, Incorporated
Address: 457 West Allen Avenue, Suite 113 San
Dimas CA, 91773
Lab QC Mgr.: John R. Cromer
E-mail: [email protected]
Telephone: 909-803-4024
Fax #.: 909-907-0704
A certified Independent Assurance (IA) visited this
laboratory on 2023-05-03
Only the equipment to be used on Caltrans Construction
projects and/or local construction projects on the
National Highway System was checked for qualification.
At the time of Caltrans Accreditation, this laboratory had all necessary equipment to perform the test methods
indicated below.
Testing personnel shall be Caltrans Qualified and
possess a current Caltrans Certification Form TL-0111
or AASHTO Proficiency Form TL-0115 prior to
performing any sampling or testing.
CT 105 CT 106 CT 125 AGG CT 125 GEN CT 125 HMA
CT 201 CT 202 CT 204 CT 205 CT 206
CT 216 CT 217 CT 226 CT 227 CT 229
CT 231 CT 308 CT 309 CT 375 CT 382
CT 504 CT 518 CT 521 CT 523.1 Section B.1 & B.2 CT 523.2 Section B.3 CT 524 CT 533 CT 539 CT 540 CT 543
CT 556 CT 557 CT 643
A visual check was performed and documents provided as necessary for the following items:
✓ Facility Safety Manual ✓ Copies of current applicable test procedures ✓ Laboratory Procedures Manual ✓ Calibration and service documentation ✓ Laboratory Quality Control Manual ✓ Calibration stickers affixed to test equipment ✓ Proper test equipment (dated within the 12 months)
On 2023-05-03 , this laboratory was Caltrans Qualified by:
RABIUL HYDER
(Printed name of IA person) (Signature of IA person)
IA #136
Geo-Advantec, Inc.
in
San Dimas, California, USA
has demonstrated proficiency for the testing of construction materials and has conformed to the requirements established in AASHTO R 18 and the AASHTO Accreditation policies established by the AASHTO Committee on Materials and Pavements.
The scope of accreditation can be viewed on the Directory of AASHTO Accredited Laboratories (aashtoresource.org).
Jim Tymon,
AASHTO Executive Director
Moe Jamshidi,
AASHTO COMP Chair
This certificate was generated on 02/01/2023 at 1:43 PM Eastern Time. Please confirm the current accreditation status of this laboratory at aashtoresource.org/aap/accreditation-directory
Scope of AASHTO Accreditation for:
Geo-Advantec, Inc.
in San Dimas, California, USA
Standard: Accredited Since:
Quality Management System
R18 Establishing and Implementing a Quality System for Construction Materials Testing Laboratories 01/11/2013 C1077 (Aggregate) Laboratories Testing Concrete and Concrete Aggregates 12/08/2021 C1077 (Concrete) Laboratories Testing Concrete and Concrete Aggregates 04/29/2014 D3740 (Soil) Minimum Requirements for Agencies Engaged in Testing and/or Inspection of Soil and Rock as Used in Engineering Design and Construction 01/11/2013 E329 (Aggregate) Standard Specification for Agencies Engaged in the Testing and/or Inspection of Materials Used in Construction 12/08/2021 E329 (Concrete) Standard Specification for Agencies Engaged in the Testing and/or Inspection of Materials Used in Construction 04/29/2014 E329 (Soil) Standard Specification for Agencies Engaged in the Testing and/or Inspection of Materials Used in Construction 08/14/2015
This certificate was generated on 02/01/2023 at 1:43 PM Eastern Time. Please confirm the current accreditation status of this laboratory at aashtoresource.org/aap/accreditation-directory
Scope of AASHTO Accreditation for:
Geo-Advantec, Inc.
in San Dimas, California, USA
Standard: Accredited Since:
Asphalt Mixture
D6926 Preparation of Asphalt Mixtures by Means of the Marshall Apparatus 01/11/2013
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Scope of AASHTO Accreditation for:
Geo-Advantec, Inc.
in San Dimas, California, USA
Standard: Accredited Since:
Soil
R74 Wet Preparation of Disturbed Soil Samples for Test 07/14/2017 T100 Specific Gravity of Soils 07/14/2017
D421 Dry Preparation of Disturbed Soil and Soil Aggregate Samples for Test 01/11/2013 D422 Particle Size Analysis of Soils by Hydrometer 01/11/2013 D1140 Amount of Material in Soils Finer than the No. 200 (75-µm) Sieve 01/11/2013 D1556 Density of Soil In-Place by the Sand Cone Method 01/11/2013 D1557 Moisture-Density Relations of Soils Using a 10 lb [4.54 kg] Rammer and an 18 in. [457 mm] Drop 01/11/2013 D2166 Unconfined Compressive Strength of Cohesive Soil 10/31/2019 D2216 Laboratory Determination of Moisture Content of Soils 01/11/2013 D2435 One-Dimensional Consolidation Properties of Soils Using Incremental Loading 08/14/2015 D2487 Classification of Soils for Engineering Purposes (Unified Soil Classification System) 01/11/2013 D3080 Direct Shear Test of Soils Under Consolidated Drained Conditions 07/14/2017 D4318 Determining the Liquid Limit of Soils (Atterberg Limits) 01/11/2013 D4318 Plastic Limit of Soils (Atterberg Limits) 01/11/2013 D4643 Determination of Water (Moisture) Content of Soil by Microwave Oven Heating 01/11/2013 D4829 Expansion Index of Soils 01/11/2013
D6938 In-Place Density and Moisture Content of Soil and Soil-Aggregate by Nuclear Methods (Shallow Depth) 01/11/2013
This certificate was generated on 02/01/2023 at 1:43 PM Eastern Time. Please confirm the current accreditation status of this laboratory at aashtoresource.org/aap/accreditation-directory
Scope of AASHTO Accreditation for:
Geo-Advantec, Inc.
in San Dimas, California, USA
Standard: Accredited Since:
Aggregate
C117 Materials Finer Than 75-µm (No. 200) Sieve in Mineral Aggregates by Washing 10/06/2021 C127 Specific Gravity and Absorption of Coarse Aggregate 10/06/2021 C128 Specific Gravity (Relative Density) and Absorption of Fine Aggregate 10/06/2021 C136 Sieve Analysis of Fine and Coarse Aggregates 10/06/2021 C566 Total Moisture Content of Aggregate by Drying 10/06/2021 C702 Reducing Samples of Aggregate to Testing Size 10/06/2021 D2419 Plastic Fines in Graded Aggregates and Soils by Use of the Sand Equivalent Test 01/11/2013
This certificate was generated on 02/01/2023 at 1:43 PM Eastern Time. Please confirm the current accreditation status of this laboratory at aashtoresource.org/aap/accreditation-directory
Scope of AASHTO Accreditation for:
Geo-Advantec, Inc.
in San Dimas, California, USA
Standard: Accredited Since:
Concrete
C31 Making and Curing Concrete Test Specimens in the Field 05/02/2016 C39 Compressive Strength of Cylindrical Concrete Specimens 04/29/2014 C78 Flexural Strength of Concrete (Using Simple Beam with Third-Point Loading) 05/02/2016 C138 Density (Unit Weight), Yield, and Air Content of Concrete 04/29/2014 C143 Slump of Hydraulic Cement Concrete 04/29/2014
C172 Sampling Freshly Mixed Concrete 04/29/2014
C173 Air Content of Freshly Mixed Concrete by the Volumetric Method 04/29/2014 C231 Air Content of Freshly Mixed Concrete by the Pressure Method 05/02/2016 C511 Moist Cabinets, Moist Rooms, and Water Storage Tanks Used in the testing of Hydraulic Cements and Concretes 04/29/2014 C617 (6000 psi and below) Capping Cylindrical Concrete Specimens 10/06/2021 C1064 Temperature of Freshly Mixed Portland Cement Concrete 04/29/2014 C1231 (7000 psi and below) Use of Unbonded Caps in Determination of Compressive Strength of Hardened Concrete Cylinders 04/29/2014
This certificate was generated on 02/01/2023 at 1:43 PM Eastern Time. Please confirm the current accreditation status of this laboratory at aashtoresource.org/aap/accreditation-directory
July 7, 2021
Shawn Ariannia
Geo-Advantec Inc.
457 W. Allen Avenue, Suite 113
San Dimas, CA 91773
RE: Notice of Renewal of Acceptance– LEA 290
Dear Mr. Ariannia:
This letter is to inform you of the acceptance by the Division of the State Architect (DSA) of the facility referenced above into the Laboratory Evaluation and Acceptance (LEA) program.
The referenced facility may provide the construction material testing and inspection services indicated on the attached list for projects under the jurisdiction of DSA, which includes State of California public schools (grades K–12), community colleges and state-owned or state-leased essential services buildings. LEA information for your facility will be posted on the DSA
Accepted Laboratories webpage.
Please take time to review this correspondence with members of your staff that might be unfamiliar with our requirements.
This acceptance is valid until January 4, 2025 and is contingent on continued compliance with the following LEA program requirements.
1. Shawn Ariannia (RCE# 65642) is the approved full-time engineering manager responsible for the testing and inspection services listed on the enclosed. You must notify DSA prior to any change in engineering managerial responsibility.
2a. The facility shall continue to receive biennial assessments by the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) re:source and the Cement and Concrete Reference Laboratory (CCRL) as applicable to the services offered at the facility.
Future reports and evidence of corrective action shall be submitted to DSA. 2b. The facility shall maintain current participation in AASHTO re:source and CCRL Proficiency Sample Programs (PSP). Future PSP reports and explanations of any low ratings shall be submitted to DSA.
3. If the subject laboratory has granted DSA “Specifier” privileges with AASHTO re:source, written reports do not need to be sent to DSA.
4. The facility shall maintain all test equipment and records in accordance with applicable, current American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) standards.
5. The facility shall provide laboratory and field-testing personnel who are adequately trained, supervised and currently certified as required by the latest ASTM or other recognized standards.
6. Masonry inspectors assigned to projects under DSA jurisdiction shall have passed DSA’s masonry inspector examination and may be required to be specifically approved for each project by the applicable DSA field engineer.
7. Welding inspectors assigned to projects under DSA jurisdiction shall hold current American Welding Society (AWS) Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) or Senior CWI certification and may be required to be specifically approved for each project by the applicable DSA field engineer.
8. The facility’s Nondestructive Testing (NDT) program shall be supervised by an individual currently certified by the American Society for Nondestructive Testing (ASNT) as NDT Level
III in applicable methods. Such certification shall have been obtained through ASNT by testing, not by employer or self-certification.
9. The facility’s NDT written practice and procedures shall conform to the requirements of ANSI/ASNT CP-189 and be approved by the supervising Level III. All NDT technicians assigned to projects under DSA jurisdiction shall hold current Level II or greater certification, in accordance with the requirements of CP-189.
10. The laboratory facility shall provide test, inspection and verified reports in accordance with the requirements of the 2019 California Building Standards Administrative Code (CAC) Title 24, Part 1. Report format shall comply with LEA Program requirements and applicable ASTM standards.
11. The physical location of the facility, including but not limited to laboratory equipment and personnel, shall not change without prior notification to DSA.
Please be aware that failure to comply with any of the requirements of the LEA Program or the California Administrative Code (CAC) provisions may result in this acceptance being withdrawn.
A facility with withdrawn acceptance may be reinstated when it demonstrates all deficiencies cited by DSA have been corrected. Fees may be charged.
If you wish to continue DSA acceptance beyond your current expiration date, you must submit a renewal application package at least 30 days prior to that date. The form DSA 100-PRE: Lab Program Preliminary Application and detailed instructions outlining submittal requirements can be downloaded from the DSA Forms
webpage. When we have received all required information, we will schedule an on-site evaluation of your facility.
Thank you for participating in the Division of the State Architect’s LEA program. Should you have any questions regarding the LEA program requirements please feel free to contact me at (916) 445-2193 or at [email protected].
Sincerely,
Eric H. France
Division of the State Architect
Laboratory Evaluation and Acceptance Program
Enclosure:
Geo-Advantec Inc. LEA 290
TESTING SERVICES ACCEPTED INSPECTION SERVICES ACCEPTED Earthwork/Lab Earthwork/Field Earthwork
Soil Soil Compaction Fill Placement
Aggregate Foundation
Asphalt Concrete Caissons/Piles
Reinforcing Steel Reinforcing Steel
Rebar Tension and Bend Welding
Multi-wire Strand
Chemical Analysis Concrete
Batch Plant
Concrete Rebar and Concrete Sampling
Preparing/Curing Specimens Pre-stressed Concrete
Drilled Cores/Beams Shotcrete
Compressive Strength Fiber Reinforced Concrete
Length Change Epoxy Injection
Flexural Strength Reinforced Gypsum
Lightweight Concrete Post-installed Anchors
Mix Design Review
Splitting Tensile Masonry
Post-installed Anchors Batch Plant
Torque Proof Load Masonry Placement
Post-installed Anchors
Masonry
Preparing/Curing Specimens Structural Metals
Grout Compressive Strength Welding
Prism Compressive Strength High-strength Bolting
Unit Comp. Strength Absorption Spray-applied Fireproofing Dimensions Masonry Shear
Other Inspection Services:
Metals/Lab Metals/Field-N.D.T
Structural Steel Liquid Penetrant
Tension Magnetic Particle
Bend Ultrasonic
Density of SFRM Radiographic
High-strength Bolt
Tension Other Tests:
Hardness
Charpy V-Notch
Roofing
Tiles Built-Up
Approved by: Date: July 7, 2021
Division of the State Architect LEA Acceptance for Geo-Advantec Inc., LEA# 290 is effective until March 10, 2025.
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AGGREGATE
Aggregate - C 117 - Req - Material Finer than 75 μm (No. 200) Sieve Aggregate - C 127 - Req - Specific Gravity & Absorption in Coarse Aggregate Aggregate - C 128 - Req - Specific Gravity & Absorption in Fine Aggregate Aggregate - C 136 - Req - Sieve Analysis of Aggregates
Aggregate - E 329 - Opt - Standard Specification for Agencies Engaged in Construction Inspection, Testing, or Special Inspection Aggregate - C 566 - Opt - Total Moisture Content
Aggregate - C 702 - Opt - Reducing Samples to Testing Size Aggregate - C 1077 - Opt - Concrete and Concrete Aggregate Testing Standards (Quality Standards) Aggregate - D 2419 - Opt - Sand Equivalent Value
BITUMINOUS
Bituminous - D 6926 - Req - Preparation of Bituminous Specimens using Marshall
CONCRETE
Concrete - C 31 - Req - Making and Curing Test Specimens in the Field Concrete - C 39 - Req - Compressive Strength of Cylindrical Specimens Concrete - C 78 - Opt - Flexural Strength by Third Point Loading Concrete - C 138 - Req - Unit Weight and Air Content by Gravimetric Concrete - C 143 - Req - Slump
Concrete - C 172 - Req - Sampling
Concrete - C 173 - Req - Air Content by Volumetric ***required if C231 not performed*** Concrete - C 231 - Req - Air Content by Pressure ***required if C173 not performed*** Concrete - E 329 - Opt - Standard Specification for Agencies Engaged in Construction Inspection, Testing, or Special Inspection Concrete - C 511 - Opt - Moist Cabinets, Moist Rooms, Water Storage Tanks Concrete - C 617 - Opt - Capping Cylindrical Specimens
Concrete - C 1064 - Req - Temperature of Concrete
Concrete - C 1077 - Opt - Concrete and Concrete Aggregate Testing Standards (Quality Standards) Concrete - C 1231 - Opt - Unbonded Caps
USACE CERTIFICATE
OF
LABORATORY VALIDATION
Geo-Advantec, Inc.
457 West Allen Avenue, Suite 113
San Dimas, CA, United States
Shawn Ariannia
(909) 305-0400
has demonstrated, by abbreviated audit of its AASHTO accreditation, or by inspection of required records, equipment, procedures, facilities, and/or final reports, its proficiency to perform testing of construction materials, as established by the quality standards of AASHTO R 18 guidance and the requirements of the applicable ASTM standards.
THIS USACE CERTIFICATE OF LABORATORY VALIDATION IS ACCURATE AS OF ITS DATE AND TIME OF GENERATION:
25 MAY 2022 AT 09:59 HOURS
ALL METHODS LISTED ON THIS CERTIFICATE OF VALIDATION WILL EXPIRE ON 05/18/2024
PLEASE CONFIRM THE CURRENT VALIDATION STATUS OF THIS LABORATORY USING THE SEARCH FEATURE ON OUR PUBLIC WEBSITE: https://mtc.erdc.dren.mil
Chad A. Gartrell, PE, Director
USACE Materials Testing Center
Vicksburg, Mississippi, USA
MTC
MATERIALS TESTING
CENTER
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Soils - E 329 - Opt - Standard Specification for Agencies Engaged in Construction Inspection, Testing, or Special Inspection Soils - D 421 - Req - Dry Preparation for Particle Size Distribution & Soil Constants Soils - D 422 - Req - Particle Size Analysis
Soils - D 1140 - Req - Material Finer than 75 LgMm (No. 200) Sieve Soils - D 1556 - Req - Density & Unit Weight by Sand Cone Soils - D 1557 - Req - Compaction Characteristics by Modified Effort Soils - D 2166 - Req - Unconfined Compressive Strength
Soils - D 2216 - Req - Water Content
Soils - D 2435 - Req - One-Dimensional Consolidation Properties Soils - D 2487 - Req - Classification of Soils
Soils - D 3080 - Req - Direct Shear Test in Consolidated Drained Conditions Soils - D 3740 - Opt - Soil and Rock Testing Standards (Quality Standard) Soils - D 4318 - Req - Liquid & Plastic Limits & Plasticity Index Soils - D 4643 - Req - Determination of Water Content of Soil by Microwave Oven Soils - D 4829 - Opt - Expansion Index of Soils
Soils - D 6938 - Req - Density and Water Content by Shallow Depth Nuclear Method