TASK ORDER NO. ATL-2024-01
TO MASTER MATERIALS TESTING SERVICES AGREEMENT
This Task Order No. ATL-2024-01 ("Task Order") is made and entered into by and between the City of Foster City/Estero Municipal Improvement District (“City/District”) and Apex Testing Laboratories, Inc. ("Consultant").
RECITAL
A. City and Consultant entered into an agreement entitled Master Civil Engineering Services Agreement ("Agreement"), by which the Consultant agreed to perform on-call materials testing services in accordance with Task Orders issued by the City.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE PARTIES HEREBY AGREE AS FOLLOWS:
1. INCORPORATION BY REFERENCE. This Task Order hereby incorporates by reference all items and conditions set forth in the Agreement.
2. SCOPE OF TASK ORDER. Consultant shall perform the services described in Exhibit "A," attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference, in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Agreement.
3. PAYMENT. For services performed by Consultant in accordance with this Task Order, City will compensate Consultant in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Agreement, in an amount not to exceed $341,520 (including all hourly billings as well as reimbursable costs).
4. SIGNATURES. The individuals executing this Task Order represent and warrant that they have the right, power, legal capacity, and authority to enter into and to execute this Task Order on behalf of the respective legal entities of the Consultant and the City.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the City and Consultant do hereby agree to the full performance of the terms set forth herein.
City of Foster City Consultant
_____________________________ _________________________ By: Patrick Sullivan By: Abdelkader Khelifa
Title: Mayor Title: President
Date: _________________________ Date: _____________________
EXHIBIT A
SERVICES TO BE PROVIDED, PAYMENTS, PROJECTS, AND SCHEDULE,
PROFESSIONAL ON-CALL MATERIALS TESTING SERVICES
This is an Exhibit attached to and made a part of and incorporated by reference to the Agreement dated July 18, 2022, by and between Apex Testing Laboratories, Inc., hereinafter referred to as "CONSULTANT" and the City of Foster City/Estero Municipal Improvement District, hereinafter referred to as "CITY/DISTRICT" providing for professional services.
1. Description of the Project:
See attached proposal.
FOSTER CITY
FOSTER CITY RECREATION CENTER
TESTING AND INSPECTION SERVICES
Apex Testing Laboratories, Inc.
San Francisco, California
April 25th, 2024
Contact Person: Dave Kim
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (415) 550-9800
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Letter of Transmittal
Mr. Justin Lai April 25, 2024 Foster City Public Works
610 Foster City Boulevard
Foster City, CA 94404
Attn: Mr. Justin Lai, Foster City Department of Public Works RE: Foster City Recreation Center - Testing and Inspection Services Dear Mr. Justin Lai and Representitives of Foster City Public Works, Apex Testing Laboratories is excited to present our proposal to offer Construction Testing and Special Inspections services for the Foster City Recreation Center - Testing and Inspection Services. Apex has performed over 20 years of service, evolving into a recognized Small Business Enterprise (SBE), with a robust presence in major Californian citires including San Francisco Bay Area, Sacramento, Orange County, Los Angeles, and San Diego, a testament to our growth and unwavering dedication to quality.
Founded in 2005 by former CALTRANS engineer and Northeastern University Civil Engineering Alumni, Abdel Khelifa, Apex has successfully provided on-time and budget conscious engineering services. With a dedicated workforce of over 30 field and office personnel strategically positioned across California, Apex ensures unparalleled service delivery and responsiveness. Our facilities possess an array of company-owned, cutting-edge testing equipment, reflecting our commitment to excellence. We prioritize continuous improvement, we regularly update our laboratory and field equipment and provide our staff with advanced training to navigate the evolving landscape of industry practices, regulations, and technologies.
Our expertise spans a broad spectrum of services including; QC Plan Preparation, Soil Testing (Lab), Soil Compaction Inspections, Concrete Sampling and Testing, Concrete Placement and Sampling, Specialty Bolts Installation, Special Moment, Reinforcing Steel and Pre-Stressing Tendons, Structural Welding, Structural Masonry, Reinforced Gypsum Concrete, Shotcrete, Insulating Concrete Fill, Sprayed-On Fireproofing, Pilings, Dilled Piers, Caissons, In Situ Probe Test (ASTM F2170), Anhydrous Calcium Chl. Test (ASTM F1869). Our Laboratory is CALTRANS, AASHTO, AMRL, CCRL and DSA certified with LEA No. 209.
Our technicians are ICC certified in Reinforcing steel, DSA certified in Shotcrete, Masonry and AWS/CWI certified in structural steel welding.
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We acknowledge all addendums involved with this project and we understand the nature and requirements of the project. Short notice responsiveness and comprehensive services are essential qualities for success- ful execution of any construction work. Our extensive history with similar projects equips us with a deep understanding of the necessary procedures and best practices. We look forward to providing you with our services. We are confident and eager to extend our services to you, confident that the expertise and qualifi- cations of our team will build the trust required to assure you of Apex Testing Laboratories’ commitment to consistently achieving excellence. This proposal from Apex Tesing Labs to Foster City is valid for a 90 day period stating 4/25/24.
Sincerely,
Abdelkader Khelifa
President & CEO
Apex Testing Laboratories, Inc.
1790 Yosemite Ave.
San Francisco, CA 94124
Contact Person: Dave Kim
T: (415) 550-9800
E: [email protected]
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Summary of Qualifications
Apex transforms materials testing and special inspections with expertise and proactive solutions. At Apex Testing Labs, our track record in the Bay Area Speaks for Itself, with a legacy of 20+ years delivering materials testing and inspection services to both public and private sectors. We guarentee success and client satisfaction by ensuring our team, processes, and protocols are fully aligned before any project begins.
Our multidisciplinary approach not only ensures excellence but also introduces cost-effective strategies.
Our unique model allows us to diploy versatile inspectors, skilled in multiple disciplines, reducing the need for multiple personnel, increase testing and delivery speeds, and significantly reduce costs.
Services
Professional Memberships and Associations
• Materials Testing
• Quality Control
• Geotechnical
• Environmental
• Mechanical
• Structural
• Soils
• Asphalt
• Concrete
• Water
• Masonry
• Reinforcing Steel
• Structural Steel
• Fireproofing
• Epoxy
• Floor Levelness
• Floor Flatness
• Fireproofing
• Coating
• American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE)
• American Concrete Institute (ACI)
• National Society of Professional Engineers (NSPE)
• American Construction Inspectors Association (ACIA)
• International Conference of Building Officials (ICBO) • American Welding Society (AWS)
• International Association of Electrical Inspectors (IAEI) • Structural Engineers Associations of Northern and
Southern California (SEANC, SEASC)
• National Association ofCorrosion Engineers (NACE)
• International Code Council (ICBO/ICC)
• Special Inspection Committee (SIC)
• Cement and Concrete Reference laboratory (CCRL)
• American Association of State Highway and
Transportation Officials (AASHTO)
• American Society of Non-Destructive Testing (ASNT)
• California Department of Transportation (CALTRANS)
• Department of State Architects (DSA)
• Office of Statewide Health Planning & Development
(OSHPD) and Nuclear Gauge Certified (soils & asphalt)
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Project Approach
Abdel Khelifa will serve as the primary point
of contact for all critical matters related to
this contract. He is available at all times,
including after hours and during
emergencies, to ensure seamless
communication and rapid response.
Apex is committed to accommodating client
needs, even on short notice. We have
consistently fulfilled dispatch requests
within 2-4 hour windows, demonstrating our
flexibility and dedication to client service.
Based on our extensive experience, we recommend scheduling preliminary meetings with project staff, contractors, and subcontractors a few weeks before the commencement of fieldwork or laboratory activities. These meetings can be conducted virtually, via telephone, or in person, depending on the project’s needs and urgency. For projects that require on-call services, these preparatory discussions may be scheduled closer to the start date, or even on the day of dispatch to the project site.
These sessions, whether held in-person or online, will cover the review of contract requirements, identificatoin of key contacts, and approval of submittals. This process is designed to solidify the project timeline and budget expectations. Our proactive approach aims to address and resolve poten- tial issues before the commencement of work, thereby minimizing the incidence of non-compliance during the construction phase.
Multi-Discliplinary Staff
Our multi-disciplinary staff enables us to implement effec- tive cost control strategies and budgeting methodologies.
For instance, within the inspection scope, we can
significantly reduce costs by deploying inspectors who
hold certifications in multiple disciplines. A practical example of this is the ability to schedule a Certified
Welding Inspector (CWI) who is also qualified to conduct soil compaction inspections using nuclear gauge tech-
niques. This dual certification allows a single inspector to perform both types of inspections, which typically would require dispatching two separate inspectors to the site. This approach not only cuts down on labor costs but also reduces travel expenses and the environmental impact associated with deploying multiple personnel.
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Software and Equipment
Apex Staff arrives on project sites prepared with high speed, reliable communication tools like phones and internet enabled iPads. Each devices has the necessary reporting tools, virus pro- tection, cameras Adobe Acrobas, Microsoft Suite, Email Application, and access to our inhouse cloud-computing software. Our inspectors always take photos of inspections and fill out testing and reporting forms in a clear and concise manner. Our Laboratory staff has internet enabled laboratory software that enables imediate sharing of test results and soil impaction curves.
Document Control/Tracking and Accounting
Documen control and tracking will be coordinated with
the dispatcher and Apex’s dedicated document control
team that is responsible for compiling, organizing and
uploading reports. We have administrative staff who
are assigned separately for testing reports and special inspection reports. We will appoint administrative
personnel and accountants who have extensive
experience working with Public Works Departments
to take care of progress payments and monthly status
reports to identify resource capacity, near completion
dates, and budhet burndown rates.
Quality Control Program
Apex has a Quality Control Program to provide
quality service to all clients as requested. Due to
the page limit of this Proposal, our QCP is available
upon request.
Equal Employment Opportunity
It is the policy of Apex not to discriminate against
any applicant for employment, or any employee
because of age, color, sex, disability, national origin, race, religion, or veteran status. Our offical EEO
Policy is available on request.
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Conflict of Interest
Our firm hereby declares that there are no financial or business conflicts of interest that would arise from entering into a contract with Contra Costa County. We have conducted a thorough internal review to ensure that our engagements, both current and prospective, are in full compliance with ethical standards and do not present any conflicts with our potential work for Foster City.
We are dedicated to maintaining the highest levels of integrity and transparency in all our business deal- ings. Our firm has implemented strict policies and procedures to identify and prevent any conflicts of inter- est, ensuring that our services are provided with impartiality and professional independence.
Litigation Notice
Apex Testing Laboratories attests that it has NO lawsuit or litigation pending for any public project under- taken by Apex. This declaration encompasses all legal disputes, both resolved and ongoing, ensuring that our professional history is characterized by harmonious and constructive collaborations.
Our commitment to ethical practices, quality service delivery, and proactive risk management has been instrumental in maintaining this record. We believe in addressing potential challenges through open com- munication and collaborative problem-solving, thereby preventing disputes from escalating into litigations.
This litigation-free history underscores our dedication to fostering positive and enduring relationships with all stakeholders, reflecting our firm’s integrity, reliability, and commitment to excellence in every project engagement.
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Certifications
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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: 2024-10-10
Inspected By: Alexis England
IA No.: 133
Phone: 213-310-4225
RSP #: 405
File: Material Category 500
Laboratory: Apex Testing Laboratories
Address: 1790 Yosemite Avenue San Francisco
CA, 94124
Lab QC Mgr.: Abdel-Kader Khelifa
E-mail: [email protected]
Telephone: 415-550-9800
Fax #.: 415-550-9880
A certified Independent Assurance (IA) visited this
laboratory on 2023-10-10
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.
AASHTO R47 AASHTO T329 CT 105 CT 106 CT 125 AGG
CT 125 AGG CT 125 BIT CT 125 GEN CT 125 HMA CT 125 HMA
CT 201 CT 202 CT 205 CT 216 CT 217
CT 226 CT 229 CT 231 CT 308 CT 309
CT 375 CT 382 CT 504 CT 518 CT 521
CT 533 CT 539 CT 540 CT 543 CT 556
CT 557
A visual check was performed and documents provided as necessary for the following items:
/uni2713Facility Safety Manual /uni2713Copies of current applicable test procedures /uni2713Laboratory Procedures Manual /uni2713Calibration and service documentation /uni2713Laboratory Quality Control Manual /uni2713Calibration stickers affixed to test equipment /uni2713Proper test equipment (dated within the 12 months) On 2023-10-10 , this laboratory was Caltrans Qualified by:
Alexis England
(Printed name of IA person) (Signature of IA person)
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Relevant Project Experience
Location:
17490 Monterey Rd,
Morgan Hill, CA
Duration:
June 2023 - Present
Construction Value:
$15M
Owner:
Leal Vineyards and Estates
Clients:
Kent Construction
Gref Filice
Project Manager
T: (408) 210 - 5227
E: [email protected]
Granada Hotel
Morgan Hill
The Granada Hotel in Morgan Hill is a part of a project to revitalize the down- town area in Morgan Hill. This project will consist of 73 hotel rooms, packaged in an international award-winning firm’s design, KTGY Architecture + Planning.
The new, mixed-use destination hotel and spa will feature many ammenities such as a market hall, resturaunt, vintage wine bar, flower shop, banquet hall, spa facilities, fitness center, pool and a valet service.
Scope of work:
• Concrete and Grout Placement, • Concrete Coring
Sampling and Testing • Mix Design Reviews
• Shotcrete Sampling • Grading Nozzlemen
• PT Stressing Cables
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Duration:
March 2015 - 2021
Construction Value:
Apex was awarded a five year term
contract that valued $800,000
Owner:
San Francisco Department of Public
Works (SPDPW)
30 Van Ness Ave. 5th Floor
San Francisco, CA 94102
Contact: William Ng
Phone: (415) 558-4594
Email: [email protected]
Clients:
Glen Park Recreation Center
Renovation (3209V)
Client Information:
John O’Sullivan
Project Manager
T: (415) 203-2758
Email: [email protected]
San Francisco Department of Public Works
On-Call General Engineering Services
As-Needed Special Inspection and Testing Services 2013 included, in general, the full range of special testing and inspection in accordance with the San Francisco Building Code. Such services include, but are not limited to, inspection and testing of: concrete placement and sampling, specialty bolts installation, special moment, reinforcing steel and pre-stressing tendons, structural welding, structural masonry, reinforced gypsum concrete, insulating concrete fill, sprayed-onfire proofing, pilings, dilled piers, caissons, shotcrete, smoke-control system, demolition, exterior facing, sh ear walls, holdowns, crane safety, corrosion, electrical, dry-rot, and other tests and inspections. Services will also include underwater inspections or dive inspections, Code and Plan review, and Office of Statewide Health Planning and Development (OSHPD) Inspections.
Scope of Work:
Concrete Placement and
Samplying, Specialty bolts
installation, special
moment, reinforcing steel
and pre-stressing tendons,
structural welding, structural
masonry, reinforced gypsum
concrete, insulating concrete
fill, sprayed-on fireproofing,
pilings, dilled piers, caissons,
shotcrete.
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Location:
935 Mountain View Ave.
Mountain View, CA 94040
Duration:
January 2017 - 2019
Construction Value:
$30M
Owner:
Santa Clara Valley Water District
Client information:
Kiewit Infrastructure West Co.
Paul Barr
QC Manager
T: (707) 439 - 7300
E: [email protected]
Permanente Creek Flood Protection
McKelvey Park Detention Basin
This project involved the construction of a new 0.7 acre mini park facility with playgrounds and other features, constructed with inlets and outlets to allow water to flow into, and exit the fields. This project involves architecturally reat- ed retaining wall around the lowered fields, and a basin to collect peak storm flows from Hale and Permanente creeks during a 50-year flood event or larger.
Some other work involved was replacement planting and landscaping.
Scope of work:
• Quality Assurance • Quality Control
• AC Sampling • Concrete Sampling
• Concrete Testing • AC Testing
• Soil Compaction • Reinforcing Steel
• Shotcrete
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SFO Terminal 1 Redevelopment Program
The Harvey B. Milk Terminal
SFO has redeveloped Terminal 1 - The Harvey B. Milk Terminal (T1), one of its oldest terminals, to meet the needs of modern travelers and revolutionize the guest experience. T1 was built in the early 1960s and over time has become less able to accomodate the millions of passengers that it handles each year.
This project was completed in 2022, elevating SFO’s standard of providing a world-class, environmentally friendly travel experience and has recieved the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Platinum Certification.
Scope of work:
• Concrete and Grout Placement,
Sampling and Testing
• Soil and Asphalt Compaction
• AC Compaction
• Reinforcing Steel
• Rebar Sampling
• Field Welding
•Waterproofing Inspections
• Epoxy Observation
• Schmidt Hammer Testing
• Soil Lab Testing
• Coring Investigation
• High Strength bolting
• Torque and Pull Out Testing
Duration:
July 2015 - 2021
Construction Value:
$2.4B
Owner:
SFO - San Francisco International
Airport
Certifications:
LEED Platinum
Certified
Clients:
T1C Design Builder: Hensel Phelps /
Gensler / Kuth Ranieri
T1C Construction Manager: AECOM
& Cooper Pugeda Managment
Client Information:
T1C Construction Manager, PMSS
Andrew Miller
T:(415) 264 - 9825
E: [email protected]
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Location:
11 Innes Court
San Francisco, CA 94124
Duration:
December 2023 - 2025
Construction Value:
$20M
Owner:
Mercy Housing
Clients:
Nibi Brothers
Spencer Sayles, Project Manager
T: (650) 288-8391
E: [email protected]
Client Information:
Regent Construction Managment
Chris Rivera, Principle
T: (415) 874-9904
E: [email protected]
11 Innes Court Apartments
This project is pursuing the Green Point Rating Certification within its pre- liminary projects score of 153 or Platinum Certification Level. With Type V wood-framed construction over a Type I concrete parking podium. Proposed elements include:
• One Family Childcare Unit
• Community F: Community Room, Fitness Room, Managment Offices, Steam Room, Community Garden , outdoor BBQ area, and laundry facitilies Scope of work:
• Soil Compaction
• Grout Compression
• Fiber Reinforced Polymer Testing
• Structural Steel Welding
• Anchor & Dowell Installation
Floor Plans:
• 1 Bedroom - 19 Total: 73
• 3 Bedroom - 22 Parking: 43
• 5 Bedroom - 1 Bicycle: 70
• 1 Bedroom - 26
• 4 Bedroom - 2
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Location:
1280 Johnson Ave
San Jose, CA 95129
Duration:
January 2017 - 2018
Construction Value:
$7M
Owner:
Fremont Unified School District
Clients:
Blach Construction Company
Mike Shannon, Architect, LEED AP
Senior Project Manager
T: (408) 869 - 8369
E: [email protected]
DSA Client:
Inspector of Record
Dan Lacy
T: (925) 487 - 5515
E: [email protected]
Fremont Unified School District
Lynbrook High School Field House
Addition & Restroom Building Remodel
DSA File Number: 43-H2
DSA Application Number: 01-115976
The Lynbrook High School Field House Addition and Restroom Remodel project is a new Fitness Center / Weight Room, Dance Studio, and PE Class- room. This multi-story building is placed behind the current Field House and across from Stober Field and the Lynbrook Viking Stadium.
Scope of work:
• Concrete and Grout Placement, • Rebar Sampling
Sampling and Testing • Shop and Field Welding
• Epoxy Observation • Anchor Bolts
• Batch Plant Inspection • Masonry Inspection
• Reinforcing Steel • Material ID
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Fees
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Resumes of Proposed Personnel
Project Manager
Abdel Khelifa, with a distinguished career spanning over three decades, will serve as the Project Manager for your project. His expertise is broad, having over 30 years of professional experience, covering a range of disciplines from civil, geotechnical, spe-cial inspections, and materials testing. Mr. Khelifa is not only adept in project engineering and management, but also possesses substantial knowledge of technical, financial, and legal aspects including contract negotiations.
His professional experience is built of extensive office and field experience in the con-struction inspection of high-rise buildings, highways, bridges, and water works. With a commitment to quality, Mr. Khelifa excels in supervising soil sampling and grading, and conducting compaction.
Mr. Khelifa is a proud alumnus of Northeastern University in Boston, MA, where he earned his Master of Science in Civil Engineering. He holds a Professional Engineer (P .E) license in the state of California, with the civil Engineering License Number C057368. His extensive experience and professional qualifications make him a invaluable asset to your project, ensuring both technical excellence and client satisfaction.
Dispatcher and Project Engineer
Abdulsalam Alrifai will be assigned to your project as Dispatcher to manage and oversee the technical staff and to ensure client satisfaction throughout the project. Mr. Alrifai has over twenty (20) years of experience in the construction industry honing his skills in project management, personal relations, contract administration, billing, and documentation matters.
Lead Inspector
We propose Dr. Weimin Jiang as the proposed lead inspector for this project. Jiang brings a rich academic background, having earned his Ph.D. in Material Science from Pennsylvania State University. With over two decades of professional experience in the realms of civil and geotechnical engineering, inspection, and materials testing, his expertise is both broad and deep.
Dr. Jiang has amassed extensive field experience in special inspections of diverse structure types. His technical skills are extensive and he holds certifications in all critical areas of concrete, structural steel welding, and soils, reflecting his comprehensive knowledge and commitment to excellence in his field. Additionally, his qualifications are further solidi- fied by his OSHPD Class A and DSA certifications, portraying his readiness to contribute thot his projects success with his expertise.
Structural Masonry Inspector and Other Special Inspectors We also propose one of the few and most qualified Masonry inspectors in the Bay Area, Juanita Barron. Apex currently employs more than 20 inspectors that are certified in various disciplines including concrete, soil, reinforcing steel, welding etc. They are ACI, ICC, CALTRANS, DSA and CWI certified therefore Apex has the qualifications and more than sufficient inspectors to work on a project of this size.
Project/Construction Inspectors
Apex has about 25-30 field inspectors and 5 laboratory personnel that are fully trained to provide testing and observation services during the construction stage of your project. Apex expertise includes welding inspections, concrete inspections, and soil/asphalt inspections. In addition we offer floor flatness and floor levelness testing and other various construction related testing and inspections. 26 Foster City
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Education:
M.S. Civil Engineering Northeastern
University, Boston, MA
Professional Licensure:
CA Civil Engineering License (P .E.)
C057368
Certifications:
• ICBO - International Conference
of Building Officials: Reinforced
Concrete, Structural Masonry,
Pre-stressed concrete, Structural
Steel Welding
• Ultrasound Testing Level II
• Magnetic Particle Testing Level II
• CALTRANS Certificate of
Proficiency in Material Testing
• ACI Concrete Field Technician -
Grade I
• Pacific Nuclear Technology Co.
Moisture Density Gauge
• FEMA Housing Inspection
Certificate
ABDEL KHELIFA
PRESIDENT / CEO / PROJECT DIRECTOR
As President, Mr. Khelifa has developed and instituted a superior level of client service. This involves on-time service, professional ethics, and anticipation of the client’s needs, sometimes before the client realizes their needs. Fifteen years of professional experience including civil, ge- otechnical, special inspection and material testing. Project engineering and management. Technical, financial, and legal experience, including contract negotiations. Extensive office and field experience in construc- tion inspection of high rise buildings, highways and bridges. Planning and bid document review, change orders, preparing cost estimates, checking shoring, false work and field work progress, and laboratory correspon- dence test reports. Supervising soil sampling and grading, compaction tests in field and laboratory, pile driving and pier drilling, field testing and inspection of concrete, post-tensioned concrete, asphalt concrete, aggregate base and sub grade soils. Quality control and supervision of inspection of structural steel welding and painting.
Apex Teseting Laboratories, Inc. San Francisco, CA
1997 - Present: President and Project Manager
Quality control division manager. Worked and supervised field and lab engi- neering technicians. Inspected rebar and concrete pour placement, metal deck and welded studs, and high strength bolting. Conducted concrete slump, air, and compression strength tests. Inspection of field work progress and participated in solving field problems. Supervised laboratory testing of concrete, asphalt and soil according to AASHTO, ASTM, and CALTRANS methods.
Project Experience:
• City College of San Francisco– Various Projects San Francisco International Airport • San Francisco BART-SFO Extension
• San Francisco Pacific Bell Ball Park
• San Francisco San Francisco Housing Authority Mission Bay High-rise Building, • San Francisco Housewives Market
• Oakland City of San Francisco Seismic Retrofit Projects • City of BurlingameAsphalt Pavement
• City of Brisbane Asphalt Pavement
• City of Foster City Asphalt Pavement
• CALTRANS Freeway I-80 Widening
• CALTRANS Patton Street Seismic Retrofit
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Education:
M.B.A. Project Managment
Walden University, 2012
Civil Engineering/Construction
Managment
University of California, Berkeley
1992
Ph.D. Civil Engineering
Univeristy of Architecture and Civil
Engineering, Sofia, Bulgaria, 1991
Professional Diploma
University of Architecture and Civil
Engineering, Sofia, Bulgaria, 1987
M.S. Structural Engineering
University of Architecture and Civil
Engineering, Sofia, Bulgaria, 1985
Certifications:
• ACI & Nuclear Gauge Certification
• General Contractor & General
Engineering License A&B
• Construction Quality Managment
for Contractors Certificate,
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
ABDULSALAM ALRIFAI
SENIOR OPERATIONS MANAGER
Abdul posesses an effective combination of expereince in on-site managment, scheduling, construction cost estimating, architectural pro- gramming and business writing. With over twenty yearas of experience as a Senior Project Manager, Abdul is easily able to develop and implement new procedures, procure industiries best organization, and interact easily with a variety of personalities and backgrounds.
Apex Teseting Laboratories, Inc. San Francisco, CA
2011 - Present
•Prepare project schedule on primaver P6 with WBS, activities and milestones • Run Primavera Project planner reports and analysis
• Analyze and mitigate schedules for impacts
• Prepare Critical Path Method (CPM) schedules as required • Perform cost to complete projections and earned value • Support the project team in the development of Project Change Notices. • Create project plans by identifying tasks to be performed, necessary requirements, deliverables and milestones.
• Demonstrated skill in defining project scopes, details, devising and presenting alternative methods of standardized analysis for solving problems. • Manage data and information collection and research.
• Analyze, compare and forecast status against established baseline schedule A & A Consulting Engineers, Oakland CA
2005 - 2010: Senior Project Manager
• Project manager of multi-million dollar projects
• Contract administration of subcontractors
• Weekly meetings
ABS Consulting, Oakland, CA
2004 - 2005: Senior Project Manager
• Coordinating designs and Plan checking
• Supervising multiple projects
• Helping project manager of design division in Oakland • Attending weekly meetings and visit to on-going projects
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Education:
P .h.D. Material Science
Pennsylvania State University
B.S. Chemical Engineering
Nanjing University of Chemical
Technology, China
Certifications:
• ICBO/ICC Reinforced Concrete,
Structural Masonry, Pre-Tensions
Concrete, Structural Steel
Welding, Fireproofing
• AWS Certified Welding Inspector
• DSA Masonry Cert. No. 3914
• DSA Shotcrete Cert. No. 4616
• DSA Class 2 Inspector Cer. No.
5045
• OSHPD Class A Inspector No.
A-20450
• ACI Concrete Lab Testing Grade
I & II
•ACI Concrete Strength Testing
• Pacific Nuclear Technology Co.
Moisture Density Gauge
• CALTRANS Certificate of
Proficiency in Materials Testing
WEIMIN JIANG, Ph.D.
LABORATORY MANAGER
Dr. Jiang has over 20 years of professional experience having amassed extensive field experience in special inspections of diverse structure types. His technical skills are extensive and include, conducting soil sampling and grading, performing compac- tion tests both in-field and in the laboratory, monitoring pile driving and pier drilling operations, and overseeing field testing and quality control inspections of concrete, asphalt concrete, aggregate base, and subgrade soils. Dr. Jiang’s inspection capabilities are also encompassed in concrete, post-tensioned concrete, structural steel welding, and fire-proofing measures, ensuring all aspects of construction meet the highest standards of safety and quality. He is also OSHPD Class A, DSA Class 2, DSA Masonry, and DSA Shot- crete certifications.
Apex Teseting Laboratories, Inc. San Francisco, CA
1998 - Present
• Supervision of soils, concrete, asphalt, and other materials testing. • Oversees daily operations and laboratory staff.
• Prepare reports for clients
• Maintain quality control following ATSm, ACI, and CALTRANS test methods.
Ph.D candidate in Materials of intercollege graduate porgram of Pennsylvania State university supported Science Foundation 1992 - 1997: Research Assistant
• Conducted R&D in a research laboratory focusing on material science. • Publishd 29 papers and 11 internal reports as the first author or co-author. • Proposed new Lunar Cement making approach for NASA’s moon missions. • Initiated research on asphalt and bitumen concentrate for superhighway • Provided technical support, configurations, and troubleshooting for NDT Constuction Testing.
• Developed construction system application for monitoring quality control activity Dissertaion Enhancement Activity Paris, France-London, UK 1996: Research Assistant
•Conducted polymer failure analysis and degradation mechanism research under Professor M. Moranville E.N.S. de CACHAN/C.N.R.S./UNIVERSITE DE PARIS.
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Education:
Bachelors of Science with
Honors in Civil Engineering
University of Rwanda, College of
Science and Technology 2016
Certifications:
• ACI Aggregate Base Testing
•ACI Concrete Strength Testing
• Pacific Nuclear Technology Co.
Soils Nuclear Gauge
• CALTRANS CT 125 AGG, BIT, GEN,
HMA, CT 308, CT 309
Project Experience:
• SFO PMSS Terminal 3 West
Modernization Project
•SFO T1C Rennovations Project
• SFPUC WW-628 SEP Headwork
Project
• SFPUC North Shore Pump Station
Wet Weather Improvements
• SFPUC Water Service Line
Replacement Project
• SFPUC WD-2717 College Hill
Reservoir Outlet Structure Pipeline
• Hunter’s Point Shipyard Block 56
FAIDA SEBUHORO
LABORATORY SUPERVISOR
Apex Teseting Laboratories, Inc. San Francisco, CA
03/23 - Present
• Coordinated and managed activities of construction or geotechnical materials. • Tested materials such as soils, aggregates, concrete, and asphalt. • Ensures that laboraory personnel are properly trained, supervised, and equipped with the necessary tools and equipment.
• Maintain quality control following ATSM, ACI, and CALTRANS test methods.
Construction of New Bugesera Internaional Airport, Mota Engil Africa 03/22 - 02/22: Lead Quality Technician
• Ensured that the Quality Management System was managed and maintained. • Designed and supervised the Quality Management System implementation. • Ensured that the necessary human and material resources were available to en- able effective operation & control of the processes of Quality Management Systems. • Established an internal audit program and informed the Quality Manager and Labo- ratory Manager of audit outcomes.
Faida is an experienced laboratory supervisor with extensive knowledge of various ASTM AND CTM test methods. Certified by various agencies such as AASHTO and CALTRANS. Respon- sible for coordinating and managing the activities of Construc- tion or Geotechnical materials laboratory (testing includes materials such as soils, aggregates, concrete, and asphalt).
Ensures that laboratory personnel are properly trained, super- vised, and equipped with the necessary tools and equipment to ensure their personal safety in the laboratory.
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Education:
Larson Inspection Training
Norco, CA
Certifications:
• ACI Concrete Field Testing - Grade I
• ICC Reinforced Concrete
• ICC Structural Masonry
• ICC Sprayed Fireproofing
• ICC Liquid Penetrant
• CBC Title 24 DSA Architect Masonry
Project Experience:
• Deer Valley HS Solar (DSA)
• El Cerrito HS Stadium (DSA)
• Claremont HS Stadium (DSA)
• Howard Elementary (DSA)
• Rancho Mirage HS )DSA
• MLK Hospital (OSHPD)
• Sutro Tower
• Oregon Zoo
• Fedex Ground Facility
• Goodwill Stores
• Tri-Met’s Light Rail and Ruby
Junction Station
• Kaiser Hspitals Portland
• City of Portland Projects
• Clearn Water Services Hillsboro
•Tillamook Factory Expansion
JUANITA (NITA) BARRON
LEAD INSPECTOR
Mrs. Barron has broad and ample experiences within special inspections and materials testing. with over 10 years of experience, her inspection experience comes as follows: reinforced concrete, DSA structural ma- sonry, proprietary anchors regarding mechanical and chemical anchors, dowels, sprayed fire resistive materials, higstrength bolting, fabrica- tion regarding structural steel/anchor bolts, reinforcing steel sampling, throughout California, Oregon, and Washington States. Mrs. Barron has been in positions of leadership throughout her career on numerous high profile projects, with ample experience working directly with Inspector of Records, ensuring the standards of Apex as a representitive of our work.
Apex Teseting Laboratories, Inc. San Francisco, CA
2018 - Present: Special Inspector
• Reinforced concrete, DSA structural masonry, proprietary anchors regarding me- chanical and chemical anchors.dowels, sprayed fire resistive materials, higstrength bolting, fabrication regarding structural steel/anchor bolts, and reinforcing steel sampling.
RMA Group, Sacramento, CA
2017 - 2018: Special Inspector
Consolidated Engineering Laboratories, San Ramon, CA
2014 - 2016: Special Inspector
Professional Service Industries, Portland, OR
2011 - 2013: Special Inspector
Angstadt Inspections, Murietta, CA
2010 - 2011: Special Inspector
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Education:
Diploma of Chemical Engineering
Okotie-Eboh Grammar School, Nigeria
University of Benin
Certifications:
• ACI Concrete Field Testing - Grade I
• ICC Reinforced Concrete
• ICC Structural Masonry
• ICC Structural Steel and Bolting
• ICC Structural Steel Welding
• Commercial Mechanical Inspector
• UT Level 11
• AWS Certified Welding Inspector
ANTHONY OMONIGHO
SPECIAL INSPECTOR
Mrs. Barron has broad and ample experiences within special inspections and materials testing. with over 10 years of experience, her inspection ex- perience comes as follows: reinforced concrete, DSA structural masonry, proprietary anchors regarding mechanical and chemical anchors.dowels, sprayed fire resistive materials, higstrength bolting, fabrication regarding structural steel/anchor bolts, reinforcing steel sampling, throughout Cali- fornia, Oregon, and Washington States. Mrs. Barron has been in positions of leadership throughout her career on numerous high profil projects, ensuring the standards of Apex as a representitive of our work.
Apex Teseting Laboratories, Inc. San Francisco, CA
2021 - Present
• Reinforced concrete, DSA structural masonry, proprietary anchors regarding me- chanical and chemical anchors.dowels, sprayed fire resistive materials, higstrength bolting, fabrication regarding structural steel/anchor bolts, and reinforcing steel sampling.
Twin Peaks Inc. - Long Island City, NY
2014 - 2020: Special Inspector
• Commercial Mechanical Inspector
- Examinated mechanical units of commercial appliances and component to ensure proper quality and adherance to safety standards - Involved work including but not limited to Duct Work installation, fire and smoke damper, hydronic system tests, HVAC installation, etc.
• Commercial Energy Inspector
- Performed progress inspections in accordance with the New York City Building Deparment as per TR-8 and IBC of commercial energy inspection for appliances and components to ensure proper quality and adherence to safestandards. • Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)
- Review Welder Qualifications and performed structual steel inspections - Inspections included; welding inspection, fitting prior to welding, inspection of joint configurations, and all visual welding WPS precedures and details • Structural Steel Detail Inspector
-Performed an inspection of the steel fram to verify compliance with the details shown on the approved construction documents such as bracing, stiffening, etc. • Structural Steel High-Strength Bolting Inspector
- Performed visual bolting inspections and determined requirements for bolts, nuts, washers, paint, bolted parts, joings and instalation in such a way that standards are met per the approved construction documents
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Education:
Master of Business Administration
Keller Graduate School of Managment,
2013. San Diego, CA.
Bachelor of Accounting and
Finance
2209 Damascus University, Syria
Strategic Partnership Program
Clark Construction 2015
Construction Quality Managment
Army Corp of Engineers, 2015
Certifications:
• ACI Concrete Field Testing - Grade I
• Nuclear Gauge Operation - 2015
Pacific Nuclear Technology Co.
• ICC Reinforced Concrete
• ICC Pre-stressed Concrete
• ICC High-Strength Bolting
HATEM ALRIFAI
SPECIAL INSPECTOR
Abdul posesses an effective combination of expereince in on-site managment, scheduling, construction cost estimating, architectural pro- gramming and business writing. With over twenty yearas of experience as a Senior Project Manager, Abdul is easily able to develop and implement new procedures, procure industiries best organization, and interact easily with a variety of personalities and backgrounds.
Experience:
• 06/15 - Present: Staff Engineer
Apex Teseting Laboratories, Inc. San Francisco, CA
• Responsible for performing various inspections out in the field such as, but not limited to, soil compaction, densiy testing, torque testing, rebar pull testing, concrete sampling, etc.
• Responsible for recording results and comparing to specifications and reporting them to main office
Project Experience:
• SFMTA Radio System Replacement
• East Bay Municipal Water District
• San Francisco Public Utilities Commission
• San Francisco International Airport
• East Contra Costa Bart Extension Project
• Glen Park Recreation Center
• Fremont School Pictures
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Education:
A.S. Non Destructive Testing/
Metllurgy
Contra Costa College 1983-1987
San Pablo, CA
A.S. Non Destructive Testing
Spartan College of Aeronautics and
Technology
Tulsa Oklahoma, 198101982
Certifications:
• CWI No.04041651 (Tested per D1.1)
• Level II Ultrasonic Test (UT)
• Level II Magnetic Particle Test (MT)
• Level II Liquid Penetrant (PT)
• Level II Radiograpic Test (RT)
• Level II Electromagnetic Test (ET)
Languages:
• Spanish Bilingual
ROBERT C. MORALES
SPECIAL INSPECTOR
Robert posesses an extensive background and work history in on-site Inspections for a vast resume of projects and disciplines. With over 15 years of experience as a Special Inspeector with Apex Labs, Robert has taken on the likes of projects such as SFO AirTrain Extension, New Grand Hyatt hotel, and NASA Ames Research Center on N-240 Seismic Risk Reduction.
Experience:
• 06/11 - Present: Special Inspector
Apex Teseting Laboratories, Inc. San Francisco, CA
• Responsible for performing various inspections out in the field such as, but not limited to, soil compaction, densiy testing, torque testing, rebar pull testing, concrete sampling, etc.
• 06/11 - Present: Senior QA/QC Engineer
Apex Teseting Laboratories, Inc. San Francisco, CA
• Supervised and lead QA/QC standards on the likes of projects such as: New Santa Rosa Charles M Shulz, Sonoma County Airport Expansion, New San Jose Fire De- partment Training Center, New Google Superstrucute, and more. • 01/04 - Present: Senior Welding Inspector
Critical Weld Inspections, Inc. Benicia, CA
• Worked with Critical Weld Inspections when availability is higher to inspect weld- ing for projects up to CALTRANS CWI @ NDT level II Standards.
Project Experience:
• SFO Boarding Area East
• SFO Mel Leong
• SFO Tower
• SFIA Airtrain Program
• Penninsula Pipelines
• BART Extension
• JFK Towers
• Peninsula Pipelines
• UCSF Minnesota Street
• Transbay Bus Ramps
• Scandia Elementry
• Travis Military Base
• SFMTA Munincipal T-Line Chinatown Extension
• SF General Hospital
• New SFO Grand Hyatt Hotel
• SFO Airtrain Rail & Platform
• SFO Long Term Parking Garage 2
• New SFO Club
• SFPUC Sterngrove
• SFPUC Transmission upgreade and Pump Station
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Education:
Certifications:
• ACI Concrete Field Testing - Grade I
• TROXLER Nuclear Gauge
• ICC Masonry
• ICC Reinforced Concrete
• ICC Steel and Welding
MILTON KAMARAH
SPECIAL INSPECTOR
Mr. Kamarah is an engineering technician with over ten years of working experience in materials testing and inspecting. He has experience testing on commercial, residential, and public works sites.
Experience:
• 12/16 - Present: Special Inspector
Apex Teseting Laboratories, Inc. San Francisco, CA
• Responsible for performing various inspections out in the field such as, but not limited to, soil compaction, densiy testing, torque testing, rebar pull testing, concrete sampling, etc.
• Responsible for recording results and comparing to specifications and reporting them to main office.
• 05/07 - 10/12: Engineering Technician
Sierra Testing Lab, Inc. Dogtown, CA
• Reponsible for tasks such as construction inspection, materials testing, reding and interpreting plan specifications, and picking up materials samples. • 10/06 - 05/07: Engineering Technician
Apex Teseting Laboratories, Inc. San Francisco, CA
• Performed structural concrete sampling and inspection • Performed structural reinforcing steel and weld inspection • Performed pile drilling inspection, coupling installation, • 08/04 - 10/06: Engineering Technician
Matriscope Testing Laboratories, Sacramento, CA
• Conduscted soil and asphalt placement and testing
• Conducted concrete inspection and sampling
• Worked on structual welding inspection and bolting inspection • 03/03 - 08/04: Engineering Technician
Salem Engineering Group, Fresno, CA
• Conduscted soil and asphalt placement and testing
• Conducted grout inspection and testing
• Worked on structual welding inspection and bolting inspection Project Experience:
• San Francisco Veterans Hospital Car
Park
• UC Davis Five Story Parking Lot
• Folsom Dam Bridge
• Sacramento River Levee Repairs
• Feather River Levee Project
• SF 9-story Apartments Project at
mission & 3rd
• The Golden One Arena
• SFO Airport
• GTU Airport
• The Rinconada WTP , Los Gatos
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Education:
School or Training
Description Description Description
Certifications:
• ACI Concrete Field Testing -Grade I
• Soils - Nuclear Gauge Certified
• Nuclear Gauge Safety Training
ERICA KOWALCKY
SPECIAL INSPECTOR
Abdul posesses an effective combination of expereince in on-site managment, scheduling, construction cost estimating, architectural pro- gramming and business writing. With over twenty yearas of experience as a Senior Project Manager, Abdul is easily able to develop and implement new procedures, procure industiries best organization, and interact easily with a variety of personalities and backgrounds.
Experience:
• 10/16 - Present: Special Inspector
Apex Teseting Laboratories, Inc. San Francisco, CA
• Facilitated special inspections with a broad application of materials such as; concrete and soil compaction testing, epoxy and torque, epoxy observation, grout expansion, asphaly placmenet, rebar tagging, and sampling.
Project Experience:
• UCSF Minnesota Street
• SFO L2PG2
•AFO Airtrain Program
• SFO Road Project
• SFO Long Term Parking Garage #2
• SFO Taxilines
• Salinas High School]
• Transbay Transit TG12.1
• UCSC Environmental Health
• BART Spur Track
• SFPUC Marin Street Sewer
• Rinconada Water Treatment
• Westfield Valley Theatre
• Mission College
• Fulton SFMTA 1290R1