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Our multi-disciplined inspectors provide a cost-effective means of verifying code requirements and maximizing the field inspection effort. Our project management and field communication systems are structured to provide clients with efficient, cost-effective service. Our inspectors are able to conduct a number of different types of inspections on any given day. GeoMat provides Special Inspection and Materials Testing services for the following construction:
Plant Inspection Concrete Air Content Tensile Strength
Source Inspection Epoxy Bend Test
Fabrication Shop Inspections Concrete Slump Test Aggregate Cleanness Welding Inspection Review Mix Design Aggregate LA Abrasion Structural Steel Inspection Mold Cylinders Aggregate Soundness Post-Tension Inspection Concrete/Asphalt Coring Aggregate Gradation Pre-Stress Inspection Rebound Hammer Aggregate Absorption Reinforced Concrete Inspection Compressive Strength Aggregate Specific Gravity Anchor Bolt Inspection Beam Strength Aggregate Oil Content Formwork Inspection Prisms Bolt testing tension/torque
Aggregate Sampling Non-destructive testing
Pavement Engineering/Coring
GeoMat has been providing quality assurance/quality control inspection services. We have been successful and our client have been known to finish on time. Our services include:
Evaluation Pavement Conditions
Material Evaluation and Analysis
Asphalt and Concrete Mix Design Review
Slurry Seal REAS and TRMSS inspection and testing
Pavement Design
Overlay Design
Aggregate Sampling
AC Plant Inspection
Asphalt Lay-down Inspection
Asphalt Laboratory Testing
Coring Services.
Asphalt Field Exploration/Core Samples
The objective of this task is to document observations of subsurface conditions and collect subsurface soil samples for laboratory testing. Prior to conducting the field exploration, a geotechnical exploratory plan that reflects location and type of borings will be developed. The proposed Boring Location Map will be used to apply for encroachments permits. At this stage we will notify USA. Exploratory Boring depths will be deep enough to provide sufficient information about the pavement components thickness and classify subgrade and conduct in-place density and Rvalue tests. If boring requires lane closure on the street, we will provide traffic control during the field exploration and follow the lane closure requirements specified by RTA. After completion of exploratory drilling, logging, and sampling operations, boreholes will be backfilled with drilling cuttings and asphalt patched.
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Falling Weight Deflection Testing
NDT measurements of pavement surface deflection will be provided to determine the following pavement characteristics:
Modulus of each layer
Overall stiffness of pavement system
Load transfer efficiency of PCC pavement joints
Modulus of subgrade reaction
Effective thickness, structural number, or soil support value Bearing capacity or load carrying capacity of pavement
These parameters may be used for the analysis and design of reconstructed and rehabilitated flexible and rigid pavements, pavement structural adequacy assessment including joint efficiency of PCC pavement, void deflection in PCC pavement, research and/or network structural inventory purposes.
Infiltration Testing
GeoMat Testing Laboratories, Inc. is equipped to conduct water infiltration testing for onsite stormwater disposal for WQMP design. Infiltration testing will be conducted per Riverside County Department of Environmental Health Guidelines.
Infiltration reports will include field drilling, geotechnical boring logs, field testing, septic system design, plotting the primary and secondary systems on appropriate plans, provide depth to groundwater, and conduct necessary laboratory testing to classify onsite soils.
Soil infiltration reports will include field drilling, geotechnical boring logs, Conduct infiltration testing utilizing approved test methods as shown in the guidelines, conduct hydraulic conductivity testing (if necessary), provide depth to groundwater, discussion of test results, evaluation of feasibility of infiltration, recommend infiltration rate and factors of safety, provide infiltration graphs, and conduct necessary laboratory testing to classify onsite soils.
Source Inspection
GeoMat will prepare the Source Inspection Quality Management Plan. The plan will include the following headlines:
Introduction
Description of the project to be built, Roles and responsibilities for the resident engineer (and staff) and the source inspection staff, and Materials and supplies for the project that will require source inspection
Certifications Resumes of Personnel and QMP for subconsultants Laboratories Equipment list and QMP for subconsultants
Documentation Forms, compliance certificate, release mechanism Quality Control Plans For each manufacturing or supplying site Frequencies Inspection, sampling, and testing for each material Management Plan for Non-Conformities Role, responsibilities, and documentation GeoMat’s material engineer is licensed engineer will coordinate inspection, conduct prefabrication meetings and assist in construction administration issues and submittals review. The engineer will conduct audits of facilities for engineering evaluation and non-conformities in materials and workmanship.
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GeoMat’s inspectors will handle the identification, selection, sampling, and shipping of structural materials for quality assurance testing. Testing includes fasteners, epoxy coated rebars, elastometric bearings, mechanical rebar couplers, welded reinforcing hoops, pre-stressing strands, ductile iron, castings, joint seal material, paint and curing compounds.
GeoMat’s material inspectors carry industry-standard certifications and able to carry concrete and steel inspections for:
Concrete Steel
Girders
Piles
MSE Panels
Deck Panels
Box Culverts
Steel girders
Steel pipe piles
Overhead sign structures
Signal and lighting poles
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Project Approach for Inspection Procedures and Reports
General Approach
GeoMat’s specialty inspectors and materials testing technicians include ASTM, ACI, Caltrans, DSA, ICC, and NICET certified specialists. Our staff includes special inspectors certified by the International Construction Council (ICC) and approved to perform all types of inspection including: reinforced concrete, masonry, epoxy, bolting, post-tension concrete, tilt up structures, type V construction, welding, masonry and fireproofing. Majority of the staff are cross trained to perform multiple tasks.
GeoMat will provide full time and part time observation and inspection services to monitor contractor’s work for contract compliance during construction. The core staff will be deputy inspectors, special inspectors (ie. Electrical), material testers, geotechnical , and structural on as needed basis. We made our most experienced inspectors available to provide the following services:
• Review developer related projects
• Interact professionally with contractors, engineers, property owners, general public • Coordinate with City personnel
• Promote quality customer service and respond promptly and courteously to request. • Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing • Inspect and monitor the work
• Attend all pre-construction meetings
• Monitor traffic control
• Maintain daily dairies (log), fill out incident (accident) Reports, and take pictures of the project. A daily inspection report identifying work done by the contractor will be submitted to the Construction Inspection Supervisor on the next business day for review and filling • Prepare a list of items for correction (punch list) and ensure that the red lined as-built plans are prepared by the Contractor
• Establish effective communications with the Contractor The onsite field construction staff will document the contractor’s activities through preparation of daily construction reports and logs with associated photos. The daily reports submitted by the inspectors will contain information pertaining to the project, such as manpower, equipment, weather conditions, sub-contractors, important conversations with owners, utility owners or others, any extra work, and any unusual conditions encountered.
Special inspectors will document equipment installation certifications will be completed for each electrical and mechanical item installed. The specified preliminary and final equipment and process tests will be documented.
Digital photos will be taken of work progress to document contractor’s work. Photos will be annotated and stored in electronic files in accordance with guidelines provided by the approved project manual.
Deficient work will be identified, tracked, and corrected using GeoMat advisory notices and non-conformance reporting systems.
As needed, GeoMat will issue Field Memos and Clarifications to the contractor and will record and log these directives. Any damage to private or public property will be tracked, resolved, and reported in a timely manner.
Compliance with all agency encroachment and other permits and environmental mitigation requirements will be monitored and reported.
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Stormwater Pollution Prevention
GeoMat reviews contractor’s SWPP plans and performs compliance inspections during construction. We understand the importance of the various BMPs and will verify that they are properly implemented on the project. GeoMat’s Project Manager is a certified professional for storm water quality. His services are always available to the City.
Project Records:
All records will be on appropriate forms. This office will reproduce the necessary copies required for the project.
Safety - Safety - Safety
Safety on the project can never be emphasized enough. Every project has its safety concerns, but the ones that stand out is when working around utilities, working in close proximity to public right-of-way, or work adjacent to live traffic.
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Project Approach for Geotechnical Reports
Data Gathering
Site Reconnaissance – We will have a site visit to observe the topography and visualize the proposed improvements as the project site. At the site, we will conduct limited surficial geologic mapping to collect preliminary soil type information that may be useful in our evaluation.
Research and Review – The goal of this task is to collect existing relevant subsurface information that is available for the area. The information includes published reports for adjacent properties, aerial photos, geologic maps by the California Division of Mines and Geology and USGS, and boring logs/Logs-of-Test-Borings sheets for the existing conditions that may impact this project. The collected information and all documents provided by the Agency will be reviewed and used in our project planning.
Field Exploration
The objective of this task is to document observations of subsurface conditions and collect subsurface soil samples for laboratory testing.
Prior to conducting the field exploration, a geotechnical exploratory plan that reflects location and type of borings will be developed and submitted for the Agency review. The proposed Boring Location Map will be used to apply for encroachments permits. After the geotechnical exploratory plan is approved, we will locate borings at the site and notify Underground Service Alert.
We will drill soil exploratory borings, downhole borings, CPT soundings, or trenches spaced at intervals fit for the project type. Boring depths will be deep enough to provide sufficient information of influencing parameters. The soil data will be adequate to address foundation design, slope stability, and constructability as well as to address geologic/seismic hazard issues. Exploration will also be adequate to provide sufficient information for grading, paving, and for design for minor structures associated with the roadways.
If a boring requires lane closure on the street, we will provide traffic control during the field exploration and follow the lane closure requirements specified by the Agency.
After completion of exploratory drilling, logging, and sampling operations, boreholes will be backfilled with drilling cuttings and asphalt patched at the ground surface were pavements are penetrated.
Laboratory Testing
The field boring logs will be reviewed and analyzed to select representative bulk and ring samples for laboratory testing. Results of the laboratory tests will be used for engineering analyses to develop design and construction recommendation for the proposed improvements.
Geotechnical Engineering Analyses
Results obtained from the field exploration and laboratory tests will be used to develop idealized subsurface profiles and define soil parameters for seismic study and geotechnical design. The seismic study will include the following items:
• A discussion of site-specific geologic hazards, including detailed description of the location and characteristics of known faults near the site and the potential for fault rupture through the site, liquefaction, seismic-induced land sliding, and earthquake-induced ground subsidence and/or flooding.
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• A probabilistic seismic hazard analysis will be performed to determine the peak horizontal acceleration (PHGA).
Response spectra representing two levels of ground motion for various levels of damping will be developed for the dynamic analyses.
• Evaluation of the potential for liquefaction, earthquake-induced settlement, and lateral spreading at the site based on DBE event, if applicable, for the site. Liquefaction potential evaluation will be based on California Division of Mines and Geology (CDMG) Special Publication 117 (SP117). • The seismic coefficient from CBC and an estimate of the Soil Type based on the number below counts, • Fault rupture evaluation and aerial photo reviews, following the “geologic Guidelines for Earthquake and/or Fault Hazard Reports” and CGS Note 49.
• Liquefaction evaluation, including recommendations for mitigation.
Geotechnical design will be performed based on the approved preliminary plans. The following analyses are anticipated for a typical project:
• Determination of soil conditions
• Assessing the stability of natural slopes and landslides within and surrounding areas • Recommendation for foundation design, spread footings and pile foundation, including vertical and lateral (passive and friction) load capacities, and minimum embedment depth. • Recommendations for slab-on-grade or structural slab
• Static and dynamic lateral earth pressures
• Static and pseudo-static slope stability, cut and fill slopes • Evaluation of dynamic and static settlement
• Evaluation of pavement structural sections
• Corrosion potential of on-site soil and recommendations for the buried utilities and drainage devices • Recommendations on earthwork
• Assessment of the site subsurface material from environmental view point.
Report Preparation
We will provide geotechnical report to meet the requirements of submittals. The reports will be signed and stamped by a licensed Geotechnical Engineer (GE), licensed geologist (CEG) or both if needed depending on the nature of the project. The geotechnical report will follow the Manual for Preparing Geotechnical Report, Guidelines for Preparing Engineering Geology Reports and DMG Note 44, and other references. As a minimum the following will be included the report:
• Geologic findings and mitigation as necessary.
• Seismic hazards findings and mitigations.
• Plans including geologic maps, topographic maps, cross sections, and seismic hazard maps. • Results of the subsurface explorations and laboratory tests, with a description of the soil or bedrock and groundwater conditions encountered.
• Recommendations for design and construction of shallow and deep foundations to be used for support of the proposed structure, including allowable increases for wind or seismic loads. • Estimated settlements for the anticipated loadings.
• Results of seismic assessment.
Recommendations regarding lateral resistance of foundations, including moment versus depth for pile foundations at allowable and ultimate capacity.
• Recommendations for design of retaining walls and shoring system for protection of adjacent structures.
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• Recommendations for earthwork, including site preparation, excavation, construction staging and the suitability of on-site soils as fill and placement of any required compacted fill. • Recommendations for design of asphalt of asphalt and Portland cement concrete paving. • Results of the corrosion study (resistivity, sulfate, sulfide, pH, and chloride).
The following graphics will be included in the reports:
• A vicinity map showing the location of the site.
• A plot plan showing the project limits and the boring locations. • Description of the field exploration, including field testing procedures and laboratory testing procedures. • A log of the exploratory boring depicting and changes encountered in the soil strata by elevation and depth below ground surface together with a description and classification of each soil stratum. The depth to ground water will also be indicated.
• Results of the CPT’s, and/or SPTs.
• Plots and tables presenting the results of the laboratory tests.
Review of Construction Plans Specifications:
We will provide input and review of the construction plans and specification for conformance of the recommendations presented in the geotechnical report. We will attend project team meetings during design and construction phases of the project, as requested, to assist the team from geotechnical viewpoint.
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Project Approach for Compaction Reports
1. Attend a Pre Construction meeting with Agency Project Manager.
2. Follow Agency’s applicable standards.
3. Adhere to requirements of the applicable specifications.
4. Conduct safety meeting(s).
5. Evaluate and classify fill and backfill materials.
6. Observe and evaluate excavation and grading procedures, trenching operations, and fill procedures. Provide removal recommendation for structural fills. We will also note type of working equipment on a daily basis.
7. Conduct QC compaction testing in accordance with project specifications.
8. Conduct QC compaction testing of bedding and trench backfill to determine whether specified compaction has been achieved.
9. Observe subgrades preparation and adhere to relative compaction requirements.
10. Conduct QC compaction testing of base.
11. Mold concrete cylinders; perform slump testing, record concrete and air temperature.
12. Project coordination and office/laboratory support work including recommendations and follow-up meetings throughout the duration of the project.
13. Perform laboratory testing for soil, concrete, aggregate base, pipe bedding, and subgrade soils, including gradation, sand equivalent, cleanness, specific gravity, abrasion, maximum density, consistency, water content, and density.
14. Submit daily reports of equipment working onsite, description of the work in-progress, and the results of field density tests to the Agency or his representative.
15. Submit daily test results based on an approved distribution list via facsimile (if required).
16. Submit a list of failing tests separately to backcharge contractors at your discretion.
17. Submit final compaction reports of grading and post grading including a detailed description of work performed, compaction methods used, results of laboratory tests, and results of the compaction tests and retests including:
• Test location and station.
• Test depth and elevation.
• Soil type and classification (USCS)
• Field dry density and moisture.
• Laboratory maximum dry density/optimum moisture content. • Relative compaction (percent).
• Field density testing method.
• Remarks, whether test meets project requirements and specifications. • Disposition of tests in failing areas and reference to retests performed.
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Project Approach for Pavement Reports
Pavement Engineering
Data Gathering
Site Visit – We will have a site visit to observe the pavement condition. We will conduct a survey of the pavement distress.
Research and Review – The goal of this task is to collect existing relevant subsurface information that is available for the area. The information includes as-built plans, construction records, maintenance records, structural section information and material properties. The collected information and all documents provided by the Agency will be reviewed and used in our project planning.
Field Exploration
The objective of this task is to document accurate pavement structural section thicknesses, material types and any subsurface problems which will help identify the repair strategy.
Prior to conducting the field exploration, a pavement exploratory plan that reflects location of coring and type of and borings will be developed and submitted for the Agency review. The proposed coring and boring Location Map will be used to apply for encroachments permits. After the pavement exploratory plan is approved, we mark the coring and boring locations at the site and notify Underground Service Alert.
Depending on the purpose of the exploration, we will conduct the necessary coring and boring as well as utilize nondestructive testing techniques such as Falling Weight Deflectometer to assess the pavement bearing capacity and to identify the right repair and rehabilitation strategy. The pavement data from cores will help determine the depth of each layers as well as the material properties. Non-destructive techniques and the soil properties obtained from boring samples will be helpful in identify the soil stiffness (or R-Value) and its characteristics. Additionally, the exploration will also be adequate to provide sufficient information for grading, paving, and for design for minor structures associated with the roadways.
If the coring and boring operations require lane closure on the street, we will provide traffic control during the field exploration and follow the lane closure requirements specified by the Agency.
After completion of exploratory coring, drilling, logging, and sampling operations, cores and boreholes will be backfilled with drilling cuttings and asphalt patched at the ground surface were pavements are penetrated.
Laboratory Testing
The coring and field boring logs will be reviewed and analyzed to select representative samples for laboratory testing.
Results of the laboratory tests will be used for engineering analyses to develop repair and design strategies as well as construction recommendation for the proposed improvements.
Pavement Engineering Analyses
Results obtained from the field exploration and laboratory tests will be used to develop repair and design strategies for pavement projects. The pavement study will include the following items:
• A discussion of site-specific problems, including detailed description of the location and characteristics of the problems such as base failures, drainage problems, high ground water table, severe rutting and cracking areas.
Such as areas will need special considerations as they will be isolated areas that need to be addressed prior to construction.
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• The coring and boring information will be used to identify uniform sections for the analysis and design of the structural sections and the determination of the optimum strategies. • The deflection information obtained from the Falling Weight Deflectometer will be analyzed in terms of maximum deflections and in back-calculated layer moduli.
• Design and repair recommendations will be developed based the as-built plans, analysis of cores, borings and FWD data as well as on field observations.
Report Preparation
We will provide pavement and materials report to meet the requirements of submittals. The reports will be signed and stamped by a licensed civil engineer. For consistency, the pavement and materials report will follow a similar format as listed under the Geotechnical Report. As a minimum the following will be included the report:
• Surface condition survey findings and mitigations.
• Subsurface condition investigation findings and mitigations. • Analysis of data.
• Repair strategies for localized areas with severe distress • Recommendations for repair, design and construction.
• Recommendation for alternative design strategies such as in-place recycling and reclamation. • Recommendations for special designs such as long life pavements.
The following graphics will be included in the reports:
• A vicinity map showing the location of the site.
• A plot plan showing the project limits as well as coring and the boring locations. • Description of the field exploration, including field testing procedures and laboratory testing procedures. • A log of the exploratory coring and boring depicting and changes encountered in the pavement structures and in the subgrade with a description and classification of each soil stratum. The depth to ground water will also be indicated.
• Results of the DCP
• Plots and tables presenting the results of the laboratory tests.
Review of Construction Plans Specifications:
We will provide input and review of the construction plans and specification for conformance of the recommendations presented in the pavement and materials report. We will attend project team meetings during design and construction phases of the project, as requested, to assist the team from pavement viewpoint.
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Problem Analysis and Resolution
Problem Analysis And Resolution/Root Cause Analysis
It is the responsibility of the project manager to review all reports pertaining to testing and inspection, quality management and to bring poor results or differences to the attention of the governing agency. It is the responsibility of the project Manager to ensure that corrective action is taken and documented.
Procedures to follow when poor results occur:
1. Determine if the Agency conducting the program correctly entered the data reported.
2. Determine if the test result obtained was properly transferred to the data sheet submitted.
3. Determine if all calculations leading to the test results obtained were correct.
4. Determine if the equipment used to perform the test meets specification requirements.
5. Determine if the procedures followed when performing the test conformed to specification requirements.
6. Take corrective action to repair or take steps to replace defective equipment or instruct the technicians.
7. Prepare a memorandum of record summarizing the results of the investigation, identifying the cause of the poor results if determined, and describing any corrective action taken.
Root Cause Analysis
People Machine
1. Was the test properly conducted?
2. Was the information properly disseminated?
3. Did the technician understand the information?
4. Was the proper training administered?
5. Was too much judgment required to test?
6. Were guidelines/method for the test available?
7. Did the environment influence the technician?
8. Were there distractions in the workplace?
9. Is fatigue a mitigating factor?
10. How much experience technician has?
1. Did the technician use the correct tools?
2. Was the equipment affected by the environment?
3. Is the equipment on maintenance schedule?
4. Was the machine properly used?
5. Was the available tooling adequate for the test?
6. Was the machine/tools functioning properly?
7. Was the machine/tooling used within its limitations?
8. Was the machine/tooling used right for the test?
Methods Material
1. Was the sample contained labeled properly?
2. Were the technicians trained properly?
3. Was the sampling conducted by different team?
4. Was the other team properly trained?
5. Were the work instructions clear?
6. Were proofing techniques employed?
7. Was the machine/tooling adequate for the job?
8. Was the process or instruction changed?
9. Was the design changed since test was assigned?
10. Was the sample adequate?
11. Was safety ever an issue with the test?
12. Were there adequate safety tools and equipment?
1. Material Safety data Sheet readily available?
2. Was the material properly sampled, bagged, and
tagged?
3. Was the sample properly transported?
4. Was the material properly prepared?
5. Was the material miss-handled between sampling and
test time?
6. Was the supplier process defined and controlled?
7. Was the material contaminated?
Measurement Environment
1. Were the machine/gages/tools calibrated?
2. Was the appropriate machine/gage/tool used?
3. Was the machine/gage/tool easy to use?
4. Does the gage give various measurements from
operator to operator?
5. Did the environment influence the measurements?
1. Was the process affected by temperature change
during the test?
2. Is the process affected by humidity, vibration, etc.
3. Was the test process run in a controlled environment?
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Examples of Work
Proven Track Record
GeoMat Consultants has built a reputation for excellence in materials testing and inspection firm in the short time period of its existence. We take pride in the level of services provided to our clients and are committed to strive for excellence with every single project. Despite being a Small Business, we have competed and performed in par with established companies and our success thus far is based solely on our high level of competency and comprehensive client oriented services.
Working With Government Agencies
Currently GeoMat Testing Laboratories, Inc. currently provides geotechnical services for City of Corona, City of lake Elsinore, and City of Riverside. The contracted work includes laboratory testing, filed compaction testing, pavement investigation, geotechnical subsurface investigation, and inspection.
City of Riverside, Toyon Road and Holly Lane and Panorama RR Crossing Water Main Replacement, RPU-Taylor Wilson 951-826-5434, 3750 University Avenue, Riverside, California 92501 The Toyon Road alignment project is proposed for the construction of approximately 4600 linear feet of 4- and 8-inch cement-mortar lined and coated (CML&C) steel, ductile iron, or PVCO pipe. No other information was available at the time of our study.
The Panorama Road alignment project is proposed for the construction of approximately 260 linear feet of 12-inch cement-mortar lined and coated (CML&C) steel, ductile iron, or PVCO pipe including 170 lineal feet within a 24-inch jack and bored steel casing. No other information was available at the time of our study.
City of Riverside Lincoln Avenue Techite Pipeline Replacement, Fenwick to St. Lawrence Street RPU-Simon Lee, 951-826-5757, 3750 University Ave, Riverside, California 92501 The project is proposed for the construction of approximately 3900 linear feet of 54-inch cement-mortar lined and coated (CML&C) steel pipe or ductile iron pipe. No other information was available at the time of our study, Nine exploratory boreholes were drilled up to 21.5 feet below ground surface on March 1 and 2, 2021 utilizing a Mobile B-61 drill rig equipped with 6-inch diameter hollow stem augers.
Garretson Blend Station Zone 3, Emergency Generator Project, City of Corona City of Corona Public Works, Vernon Weisman, [email protected], (951) 739-4912.
This project included geotechnical observation and testing.
Geotechnical relative compaction testing of structural foundation and backfill, and retaining wall footings. Samples were collected for laboratory testing of on-site soils to determine the laboratory maximum dry density and optimum moisture content to develop compaction curves for use during field compaction density testing. Daily reports were prepared and included results of the field compaction testing and laboratory testing to confirm if backfill, subgrades and aggregate base are installed in accordance to the plans and specifications. We have also conducted inspection and sampling of concrete and molded cylinders for compressive strength testing. Provided compressive strength testing reports within two business days of testing. Masonry block wall inspection and sampling/testing of masonry block and grout for compressive strength was also completed.
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We have conducted observation and compaction testing of subgrade and base material for trenches and under concrete slabs and footings. Daily inspection reports was required to be submitted by the beginning of the following business day.
Part of the field work was coordination directly with the City Project Manager and Inspector in order to disseminate and report information in a timely manner.
The project deliverables included daily field reports to include results of the field compaction testing and laboratory testing to confirm if backfill, subgrades, and aggregate base are installed in accordance to the plans and specifications, concrete sample test results, cement mortar grout sample test results, and final geotechnical and materials testing report documenting the project soils and materials testing results, including maps showing locations of tests, summary of test results, and appendices with field reports.
3 rd Street Storm Drain, City of Lake Elsinore
Lake Elsinore Public Works, Farid Dost, [email protected], (619) 587-3300 The project is part of a master drainage facility that will provide flood protection to the existing Third Street channel watershed and adjacent properties. It will convey storm water from the lateral connection at Cambern Avenue to 3rd Street and Collier Street. The project is planned to convey waters that are non-jurisdictional, and the construction for this conveyance will not result in dredged and/or fill material within state or federal jurisdictional areas. Construction was in Cambern Avenue right-of-way and then through a tunnel (bore and Jack) crossing I-15. The casing for the tunnel was 108 inches. Cut and cover for the RCP was also made. The RCP ranged from 84 to 36 inches. GeoMat provided compaction testing for the pipe backfill and managed the environmental part of the work that included preparing a monitoring plan as directed by the mitigation measures, sensitivity training, archaeological and Native American monitoring, and preparation of final cultural resource monitoring reports.
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References
Agency Client Reference
City of Riverside
Public Utilities Department
3750 University Ave
Riverside, California 92501
City of Riverside
Public Utilities Department
3750 University Ave
Riverside, California 92501
Mr. Maria Lamping
[email protected]
(951) 826-5146
Geotechnical Investigations for 11th Street Coring and Trench Backfill, Riverside Agency Client Reference
Dost Engineering
27574 Commerce Dr
Temecula CA 92591
Dost Engineering
27574 Commerce Dr
Temecula CA 92591
Farid Dost
[email protected]
(951) 297-9047
(619) 587-3300
Compaction Testing Services for 3rd Street Storm Drain, Lake Elsinore Agency Client Reference
City of Corona
Public Works Department
400 South Vicentia Ave
Corona, California 92882
City of Corona
Public Works Department
400 South Vicentia Ave
Corona, California 92882
Mr. Vernon Weisman
[email protected]
(951) 739-4912
Geotechnical Services for Garretson Blend Station Zone 3, Emergency Generator Project Agency Client Reference
City of Riverside
3750 University Ave
Riverside, California 92501
City of Riverside
3750 University Ave
Riverside, California 92501
Mr. Simon Lee
[email protected]
(951) 826-5757
Geotechnical Investigation for Techite Pipeline Replacement Project, Riverside
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GeoMat Testing Laboratories, Inc.
Geotechnical Engineering
Engineering Geology
Material Testing
Inland Empire
9980 Indiana Ave, Suite 14
Riverside, California 92503
Office (951) 688-5400
Los Angeles
5714 W. 96th Street
Los Angeles, California 90045
Office (310) 337-9400
geomatlabs.com
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Staffing Resources
Available Resource Allocation Matrix
Task Role/Responsibility Name Experience
(years)
Project Manager/Coordinator Project Management Haytham Nabilsi, PE 41 Project Engineer Shoring Design Liiban Affi, PE 25
Geology Geology Andy Stone, CEG 40
Laboratory Coordination Laboratory Manager Art Martinez, EIT 13 Field Testing Material Technician
Tamer Khalil
Jorge Landeta
Maxwell Nabilsi
Alex Brighma
Ahmad Almasri
20 30
5 5
7 Deputy Inspectors Field Inspectors Q. Liang ** 10
Laboratory Testing Laboratory
Technicians
Art Martinez, EIT
Dillard Nabilsi
Abdullah Almasri
12 5
5 **Certified Inspector in Reinforced Concrete, Masonry. Prestressed, Bolting, Structural Steel, Structural Welding, Fireproofing, Commercial Building, Residential Building, Mechanical, Electrical, ACI.
PRINCIPAL STAFF
Name Role
Haytham Nabilsi, PE
Project Manager
Professional Engineer
City Contact
Art Martinez, EIT Laboratory Manager
Laboratory Report Coordinator
Andy Stone, CEG
Project Manager
Engineering Geologist
Geological Studies
Tamer Khalil
Field Operation Manager
QC
Field Testing
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Local Managing Office/Personnel
The office, laboratory, and field personnel for City projects will be managed from our Riverside location. Field personnel reside in Riverside and are based in our Riverside office. Our response to City needs can be in as little as two hours. The office is located at:
9980 Indiana Avenue
Suite 14
Riverside, California 92503
Sub-Consultants
No sub-consultants will be utilized. GeoMat Testing Laboratories, Inc. operates its own laboratory, and we own our drilling equipment.
Work Load/Adequate Staff
GeoMat Testing laboratories have sufficient staff for on call services. We have been providing on call services to City of Riverside and Corona for many years. Our team is available to take on calls from the City.
Key Personnel
Key personnel will be available to the extent proposed for the duration of the project. No person designated as “key” to the project will be removed or replaced without the prior written concurrence of the City.
Inter-Personnel Communication
GeoMat provided numerous geotechnical services for public agencies. These projects require effective communication between the various members of the team so that project efficiency is enhanced. GeoMat’s field personnel have extensive experience and field training. They are able to notice quality and substandard performance and move to make decisions quickly. Their assertiveness on quality issues will not weaken until the problem is solved.
The field technicians are willing to listen to ideas but will not negotiate quality.
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Office
Management Engineering Geology Inspection
Nada Shilleh
Seham Nabilsi
Field
Testing
Laboratory
Material
Testing
Andy Stone
David Bramwell
CEGs’ Raafat Halim
Sam Ghaly
Dan Moran
Q. Liang
Tamer Khalil
George Landeta
Alex Brigham
Max Nabilsi
Ahmad Almasri
Art Martinez
Dillard Nabilsi
Abdullah Almasri
Haytham Nabilsi
PE
Liiban Affi, PE
Shoring/Piles
Structures
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Resumes
Haytham Nabilsi, GE, Project Manager
Mr. Nabilsi has over 40 years of engineering experience. His recent work has been in the public work. He manages annual contracts with City of Riverside and Corona. Engineering experience includes design and of shallow and deep foundations, retaining structures, grading, slope and landslide stability, settlement and liquefaction mitigation . Mr. Nabilsi's responsibilities for subsurface work includes selecting type of equipment, selecting borehole locations, depth determination, sampling intervals. He has completed many utility projects in the design and construction phase.
Project Experience
Garretson Blend Station Zone 3 Emergency Generator Project, City of Corona: Mr. Nabilsi served as Project Manager for this project. The scope of work includes geotechnical, special inspection, and material laboratory testing. The geotechnical work includes part time field observation and density testing of pad subgrade and trench backfill. The special inspection and material testing includes concrete, welding, and anchor bolts.
Pavement Coring and Pavement Design, 2020 Street Pavement and Rehabilitation, City ofCorona: Mr. Nabilsi was the Project Manager on this annual contract. Eleven boreholes were drilled. The intent is to expose and record the components of the existing structural pavement section and provide moisture, density and compaction information for the subgrade. R-values was also collected for new pavement construction. New pavement recommendations and other rehabilitation options such as grind and overlay was provided. 11th Street Water Line Replaement, City of Riverside: As a Project Manager, Mr. Nabilsi provided geotechnical recommendations for construction of the 8 inch waterline. Soils with high content of Caliche, and clean sand were encountered.
Geotechnical precautions and mitigation was provided for difficult soils.
Arlington Sewer between Fairhaven and Western Hills, City of Riverside: Four exploratory boreholes were drilled, sampled, and tested in accordance with proposed sampling program. Bedrock was encountered. Depth of safe vertical cut was calculated for Soil Type “B”. Design consideration for temporary shoring was provided. Earth pressure diagrams for cantilever and braced excavation was provided. Dewatering recommendations and mitigation for wet conditions was included.
Wolfe Ave and BinghamAv Water Main Replacement Project, City of Riverside: Ten exploratory boreholes were drilled for the project. Extensive utilities and large gas lines were a major challenge for drilling. The gas company representative was present during field work. Geotechnical recommendations for excavation, shoring, and backfilling were provided.
Lincoln Ave Techite Waterline, City of Riverside: Seven exploratory boreholes were drilled for the site. Older alluvium and bedrock were encountered. The site was marked in liquefaction. Therefore mitigation was recommended. Dewatering and pipe bedding specifications were provided.
Education
Bs, Civil Engineering
California State University, Fullerton
Registration
CA, Civil Engineer, 45449
CA, Geotechnical Engineer, 2375
AZ, Civil Engineer, 50068
NV, Civil Engineer, 20365
Relevant Experience
Over 36 years of experience
CA Registered Civil Engineer
CA Registered Geotechnical Engineer
Arizona Registered Civil Engineer
Nevada Registered Civil Engineer
Certified Professional in Storm Water Quality
Certified Environmental Specialist
ICC Certified
City of Los Angeles Deputy Soil Inspector
Extensive Public Works Experience
Transportation Experience
Airport Experience
Radiation Safety Officer
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Andy Stone, CEG, Project Engineering Geologist
Mr. Stone has 40 years of experience in applied engineering geology practice, involving preliminary site investigations for residential, commercial and public works construction; identification and assessment of active landslides, evaluation/remediation of postconstruction distress conditions affecting a variety of structures, and evaluation of site hydrologic conditions. Mr. Stone has provided expert witness testimony related to earthquake effects, ground water seepage and other geologic matters. His engineering geology experience also includes field documentation and assessment of site geologic and hydrologic conditions, geologic field mapping, fault trench studies, logging of test pits and exploratory borings, downhole geologic logging, installation of slope inclinometers and monitoring wells, and geologic report preparation. Provide background research of site geologic and seismic conditions, including interpretation of historic aerial photographs and topographic data for landslide evaluation. Mr. Stone is responsible for engineering geological aspects of geotechnical investigations, from the initial phases of site exploration through implementation of site recommendations. He has provided consultation to attorneys, insurance companies, engineers and design professionals on the engineering geologic aspects of land development, and remediation of damage to existing structures related to adverse soil, geologic and hydrologic conditions. Organized and directed geologic investigations of deep-seated landslides and shallow slope failures, including geologic mapping and hazard assessment for debris flow potential. Interpreted geology/geomorphology from aerial photographs and topographic maps. Surveyed and evaluated damage to structures resulting from the Northridge (and prior) earthquakes, including evaluation of site seismicity and site-specific effects.
Project Experience
Los Angeles 1077 Stradella Road: Provided consultation for proposed improvements The descending slope at the rear of the property is situated in a statedesignated seismic hazards zone considered susceptible to slope movement during an earthquake. Inspected for signs of gross or surficial instability. The surficial soils covering the natural descending slope are subject to erosion; onsite surface drainage should be carefully controlled and directed away from the descending slope. The stability of the slope was evaluated.
Anaheim, 5120 E. Crescent Drive: Provided consultation to assess site suitability.
The subject property is situated within the Peninsular Ranges geomorphic province of California. This province extends from the Los Angeles Basin southeast to Baja California, and from the Pacific Ocean eastward to the Coachella Valley and Colorado Desert. The Peninsular Ranges geomorphic province is characterized by a series of northwest-trending valleys, hills and mountains controlled by faults associated with the San Andreas and other major fault systems. More specifically, the property is situated on the ancient flood plain of the Santa Ana River drainage.
San Clemente, 1816 Calle de Los Alamos: Directed subsurface work.
The site is underlain by Capistrano Formation bedrock capped with terrace deposits. The bedrock and terrace deposits are exposed in the bluff descending from the property rear yard, with terrace deposits in the vicinity. Terrestrial terrace deposits was also encountered.
Geologic structure exposed in the bluff consists of bedding striking northwest and gently southwest. The underlying geologic structure is considered favorable from a gross slope stability standpoint relative to the coastal sea bluff. .
Education
BS, MSc, Engineering Geology
UCLA
Registration
CA, PG, 5074
CA, CEG, 1597
Relevant Experience
40 years of experience
CA Professional Geologist
CA Certified Engineering Geologist
Attorney Consulting
Insurance Consulting
Landslide Analysis
Fault Investigations
Installation of Monitoring Wells
Installation of Settlement Monuments
Installation of Slope Inclinometers
Expert Witness Testimony
Construction Defects
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Liiban Affi, PE, Project Engineer
Mr. Affi has over 25 years of geotechnical engineering experience. Typical projects include subsurface investigations and preparation of geotechnical reports for Parking Structures, mid rise residential buildings interstate highways, and wind turbine. Mr. Affi has worked on multiple projects involving liquefaction hazards and mitigation of expansive soils. Mr. Affi has patent the use of PVC domes for expansive soil mitigation.
Other notable projects include the design of a no-sway 45 feet long portal frame, 180 meter high wind turbin foundation, micropile foundation for seismic retrofit project, design of 50 feet high multiple and permanent tie back walls, design of tiedowns for bridges and mat foundations, seismic anchorage for machinery, underpinning design for metro train stations, soil nail walls, soldier pile walls and shotcrete retaining walls. In addition, extensive experience will be drawn from past projects involving elevated and on grade potable water tanks.
Also he has managed the QA portion for bridges construction, concrete plant inspections, asphalt plant observations and bridge deck overlays.
Other similar projects include full depth asphalt pavements, resurfacing projects and arterial highways, removal of peat and organic soils to a great depth, the use of Geofoam products and flowable fill.
Mr. Liiban is the author of nine geotechnical software. He is also the author of three civil professional exam review books. His publication are on-sale world-wide.
Project Experience
Union City BART Train Station Seismic Upgrade: Mr. Affi was involved in determining the seismic earth pressures and geotechnical aspects of underpinning design and construction. Provided proper range of Mononobe Okabe seismic acceleration and recommended revision to the design of approved underpinning calculations and plans.
I-5 at I-91 CALTRANS Soldier Pile Wall Construction: Mr. Affi reviewed the substructural design calculations and recommended changes to some of the two level tieback walls. This project involved building a temporary 27 to 33 foot high tieback walls. Also observed shotcrete and tieback testing operations in the field.
I 405 at Rte 14 Street Improvements : Mr. Affi reviewed concrete mix design submittal by several ready mix plants. Also worked on quantity takeoff of soil nail walls.
Two Water Tanks : Mr. Affi conducted soils investigation and recommended subgrade preparation and foundation design for two tanks on the foothills. Also observed excavation of mat foundation.
Education
Civil Engineering, Idaho State University
Registration
CA, Civil Engineer, 73300
WI, Civil Engineer, 32077
Relevant Experience
22 years of experience
CA Registered Civil
Engineer
WI Registered Civil
Engineer
Extensive CALTRANS
Experience
Several MFT funded Street
Improvements
Design & Review of
Several Earth Retaining
Structures
Engineering Software
Developer
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Art Martinez, Laboratory Manager/Project Engineer
Mr. Martinez has over 13 years of engineering experience. His recent work has been in the private, public work, and transportation field. He has conducted subsurface investigations for pavement, utilities, retaining structures, solar, and commercial projects. His responsibilities include geotechnical logging, laboratory testing and report preparation. He has also completed geotechnical spreadsheets for earth pressures, retaining walls, slot cuts, settlement, graphical representation of laboratory test results. He is also the AutoCad Designer for GeoMat. He has contributed to the many AutoCad forms in use by GeoMat staff.
Project Experience
City of Riverside Indian Hills Slope Stabilization: Mr. Martinez monitored the drilling of several boreholes for Indian Hills Road. The purpose is to gather geotechnical data about the road that is moving downhill. Mr. Martinez prepare the design recommendations for stabilizing the roadway utilizing soldier piles.
City of Riverside Monroe MDP Line E, Stage 3: Mr. Martinez logged 25 boreholes for this 6900’ storm drain project. The pipes ranged from 36” to 66”. Thick layer of sand was encountered. Caving mitigation was provided. An AutoCad soil profile utilizing Caltrans method was provided in the report showing the soil profile for the entire alignment.
City of Rosemead Storm Drain: Mr. Martinez monitored the drilling for this proposed storm drain. The project consisted of two alignments. The boreholes were also converted for infiltration testing. The design engineer was excessing an option to percolate storm water into the ground instead of conveying the water to an existing storm drain downstream Mr. Martinez also conducted laboratory testing for shear strength, corrosion, and classification.
City of Riverside Indiana and Mary Water Line: Mr. Martinez monitored and logged 5 exploratory boreholes, sampled, and tested in accordance with proposed sampling program. Type “B” and Type “C” soils were encountered. Caving mitigation was provided.
City of Riverside California, Via Vista, and Bergamont Sewer Replacement: The project consisted of installing 2540’ of 8” sewer pipe at a depth of 6’ to 17’ and 300’ of 15” sewer pipe at a depth of 12’. Mr. Martinez monitored and logged the drilling of Eight exploratory boreholes were drilled. Groundwater was encountered in Bergamont Street. Types “B”, “C”, and bedrock was encountered. Dewatering recommendations was provided. Caution against caving and difficult excavation was indicated.
City of Riverside Water Line Extension from Crestview to Arlington Booster Station: Five exploratory boreholes were monitored and logged. Old and very old alluvium and bedrock were encountered. The site was marked for high liquefaction potential. Therefore mitigation was recommended. Dewatering and pipe bedding specifications were provided.
City of Riverside Sewer from Faihaven to Western Hills Road: The project consisted of installing 1,560’ of 8” sewer pipe at depths ranging from 10 to 23 feet below ground surface. 4 exploratory boreholes were drilled in older alluvium and bedrock. Mr.
Martinez logged and sampled the bore holes.
Education
Bs, Civil Engineering
California State University, Long
Beach
Certifications
Caltrans Certified
Relevant Experience
Subsurface Logging
Compaction Testing Experience
Public Works Experience
Transportation Experience
AutoCad Designer
AASHTO Tester
Nuclear Gage Certified
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Tamer Khalil
Tamer Khalil
Field Technician Experience
20 Years
Certifications
ACI, Caltrans
Lake Elsinore, Larson Road Storm Drain
Mr. Khalil provided geotechnical services for curb & gutter, driveways, asphalt berm, slurry seal and grinding, resurfacing, water main, and appurtenances, storm drain culvert, head walls, and rip-rap.
Lake Elsinore pavement Recommendations
Soil samples were collected from Chestnut Street. The samples were tested for R-value. The work was coordinated with project manager. Final pavement recommendations were provided.
Lake Elsinore City Wide Slurry Seal
Conducted field observation and sampling of slurry for laboratory testing. Some areas the pavement was removed to 0.15’ and replaced with an overlay. The work included grinding, overlay, slurry seal.
Corona Drain Line 52, City of Corona
Mr. Khalil is currently sampling soil, aggregate base, asphalt, and concrete at regular intervals for quality assurance. Concrete sampling is for 3X5 and 4X7 RCB. CLSM backfill over the RCBs will be sampled for unconfined compression testing. Compaction testing is currently underway for the drain backfill, public sidewalks, curb/gutter, and driveways; as necessary. CMB and bedding sand will be sampled for quality testing. Asphalt samples will be taken for the overlay and trench repair.
Lake Elsinore, Geotechnical Services, SB 1, Downtown Street Rehabilitation The work included observation of street grading, compaction of subgrade, base, and AC dike. Soil sampling, aggregate sampling, and asphalt sampling was conducted. 2018 3
rd Street Storm drain project, City of Lake Elsinore
Mr. Khalil Duties included attending Preconstruction and progress meeting, and Managing and scheduling for biological, cultural, archaeological, paleontological, and Native American studies. He was also in charge of geotechnical monitoring, testing and report preparation of material for compaction and associated testing services for the construction of 3
rd Street Storm Drain Line. The project involved the construction a main Drain and appurtenances consisting of approximately 2865 feet of 74-inch RCP, A bore and jack crossing the interstate I-15, AC paving and Minor Concrete work. 2022 The Avenues Pavement Rehabilitation, City of Lake Elsinore The project included pavement rehabilitation for Avenue 1 through Avenue 6. Mr. Khalil provided observation and testing during the grind and overlay. He also provided geotechnical services during the R&R portion of the pavement and curb/gutter.
2022 Collier Avenue Pavement Rehabilitation, City of Lake Elsinore The project included pavement rehabilitation from Lake Avenue to Central Avenue. Mr. Khalil provided observation and testing during the grind and overlay of 0.15’. He also provided geotechnical services during the R&R portion of the pavement and curb/gutter.
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RESUME
12. NAME 13. ROLE IN THIS CONTRACT 14. YEARS EXPERIENCE Jorge Landeta Material Technician
a. TOTAL b. WITH CURRENT FIRM
25 5
19. RELEVANT PROJECTS
(1) TITLE AND LOCATION (City and State) (2) YEAR COMPLETED Mission Inn Pipeline Rezoning, City of Riverside PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONSTRUCTION (if applicable) 2019 2020
(3) BRIEF DESCRIPTION (Brief scope, size, cost, etc.) AND SPECIFIC ROLE X Check if project performed with current firm a. a
.
The pipeline rezoning project involves the installation of permanent trench paving material and related striping and painting, construction of a potable waterline and appurtenances consisting of 20 feet of 6-inch ductile iron pipe, 2570 linear feet of 8-inch ductile iron pipe, and 2530 linear feet of 12-inch ductile iron pipe. Field density and material testing have been provided. Sampling of asphalt, concrete, soil, aggregate base, and sand for laboratory testing were collected. Filed density testing of trench backfill were conducted on on-call basis. (1) TITLE AND LOCATION (City and State) (2) YEAR COMPLETED Sierra Avenue Storm Drain, City of Riverside PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONSTRUCTION (if applicable) 2020 --
(3) BRIEF DESCRIPTION (Brief scope, size, cost, etc.) AND SPECIFIC ROLE X Check if project performed with current firm b. b
.
The City is planning to construct an 18-inch RCP storm drain in Sierra Avenue and Capistrano Way. The pipe will be connected to an existing catch basin. A soil investigation was awarded to Geomat. Mr. Landeta marked the street for US and obtained a permit from the City. He also reviewed sewer and storm drain plans. Two boreholes were drilled in the street. Mr. Landeta had one of GeoMat’s technicians to set up traffic control equipment and drive a truck with mounted arrow board. Sampling was conducted every five feet in boreholes. SPT blow count was recorded, density samples using California Modified ring sampler were collected, and bulk samples collected for R-value testing.
(1) TITLE AND LOCATION (City and State) (2) YEAR COMPLETED Mission Inn Booster Station, Riverside PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONSTRUCTION (if applicable) 2019 2020
(3) BRIEF DESCRIPTION (Brief scope, size, cost, etc.) AND SPECIFIC ROLE Check if project performed with current firm c. c
.
Mr. Landeta provided geotechnical and material testing services for construction of the booster station. The project involves the installation of four 40 horsepower pumps, building piping, landscaping, and demolition of the existing booster station. Compaction and material testing was provided for this project. Daily field reports were furnished to City inspector at the end of each day with a copy emailed to City project manager. (1) TITLE AND LOCATION (City and State) (2) YEAR COMPLETED Street Rehabilitation, City of Santa Fe Springs PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONSTRUCTION (if applicable) 2019 --
(3) BRIEF DESCRIPTION (Brief scope, size, cost, etc.) AND SPECIFIC ROLE X Check if project performed with current firm d. d
.
Los Nietos Road between Pioneer Boulevard and Painter Avenue and Meyer Road between Shoemaker Avenue and the City boundary are proposed for street rehabilitation. The stretch of Los Nietos Road between Pioneer Boulevard to Santa Fe Springs Road is proposed for 6-inches of grind and cap and the stretch between Santa Fe Springs Road and Painter Avenue is proposed for 2-inches of grind and cap. The Meyer Road stretch is proposed for a 4-inch grind and cap. The streets were marked for 22 drill locations. USA tickets were obtained, City permit was provided. Traffic control per WATCH manual was set up. The streets were drilled, density samples with California Modified sampler were obtained. Bulk samples were collected for Rvalue.
(1) TITLE AND LOCATION (City and State) (2) YEAR COMPLETED City of Riverside 69kv Transmission Lines, RTRP PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONSTRUCTION (if applicable) 2020 2020
(3) BRIEF DESCRIPTION (Brief scope, size, cost, etc.) AND SPECIFIC ROLE X Check if project performed with current firm e. e
.
Mr. Landeta is currently observing the drilling of pier foundation. The drilling is continuous until depth is reached.
Bottom is cleaned, debris and water removed prior to placement of pier material. Mr. Landeta also is sampling concrete for the construction of pier foundation for the transmission lines. There will be 37 drilled pier foundation.
Field work included molding seven concrete samples from each pier, check temperature, test for air, and slump from each truck. Minimum concrete strength is 4000 psi.
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FEE SCHEDULE
GeoMat Testing Laboratories, Inc.
Geotechnical Engineering
Engineering Geology
Material Testing
Inland Empire
9980 Indiana Ave, Suite 14
Riverside, California 92503
Office (951) 688-5400
Los Angeles
5714 W. 96th Street
Los Angeles, California 90045
Office (310) 337-9400
geomatlabs.com
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Cost and Schedule Control
Cost and schedule control begins with early and accurate planning, continual updating, and attention to changes and variation in the scope of work. Lump sum projects such as geotechnical investigations is rarely subject to changes in the scope of work. Understanding the project and discussions with the agency’s project manager yields accurate lump sum cost that will not change throughout the project while under the same scope of work. For time-and-material projects, such as field technician work, an estimate will have a baseline plan created by this office and approved by the agency’s project manager. Work will be conducted only when requested. Delays to the project will be reported by the field technician and relayed to the agency. The field technician is capable of assisting with unexpected condition and can request expedited laboratory testing as necessary. The technician will be provided with milestones and associated hours. The project manager will monitor the progress and variances and corrective action is taken after consulting with the affected personnel and the agency. Project cost tracking is accomplished on daily basis in accordance with assigned tasks and subtasks (labor, laboratory, equipment, etc.).
CLASSIFICATION Rate Per Hour ($) EQUIPMENT Rate Per Hour ($) 2023 2023
Project Manager 185.00 Mobile Laboratory NC
Project Engineer/Geologist 170.00 Vehicle Charge NC
Field Supervisor 155.00 Nuclear Gage Use 10.00
Field Technician/Inspector 118.00 Coring Machine 120.00 Drafting 95.00 Hydraulic Drill (12’ max) 150.00
Clerical 90.00 Drill Rig (min $1500.00) 300.00
ASTM Rate Per Hour ($) CALTRANS Rate Per Hour ($)
2023 2023
Moisture Content 66.00 202 290.00
Moisture/Density - ring sample 93.00 206 164.00
Maximum Dry Density/OMC 250.00 211 268.00
Sieve Analysis 115.00 216 273.00
Hydrometer Analysis 115.00 217 120.00
Specific Gravity - fine aggregate 93.00 227 229.00
Specific Gravity - coarse aggregate 120.00 229 219.00
Atterberg Limits 126.00 301 328.00
Sand Equivalent 104.00 304 109.00
Expansion Index 250.00 305 137.00
Direct Shear - remolded 200.00 308 109.00
Direct Shear - undisturbed 180.00 370 109.00
Consolidation (w/o time rate) 150.00 310 164.00
Consolidation (w/time rate), add per
load 55.00
367
213.00
Asphalt Extraction 164.00 375 (lab) 284.00
Soluble Sulfate Content 150.00 366 290.00
Ph 35.00 382 721.00
Resistivity 175.00 521 55.00
Soluble Chloride Content 85.00 523 93.00
Concrete/Grout/Mortar Compression 55.00
Wet Track Abrasion 273.00
ANNUAL RATE ESCOLATION WILL BE EFFECTIVE WHEN THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS (CAL-DIR) INCREASES THE PREVAILING WAGE FOR INSPECTOR/SOILTECHNICIAN.
The increase in billing rate will be the same percentage increase as the Cal-DIR (see next page. Rate will increase on July 1, 2024 by $4.02, an equivalent of 4.5%. Accordingly personnel rate will increase 4.5%) We propose that our field services be reimbursed on time and materials basis in accordance with above rates. Please note that overtime and work during weekends/ holidays will be charged at the basic rate plus 50%. Any additional work will also be charged in accordance with the above rates. A minimum of 4 hours of soil technician/inspector time will be charged per site visit.
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PREDETERMINED INCREASE
CRAFTS/CLASSIFICATIONS:
Operating Engineer (SC-23-63-2-2023-2) (All Shifts)
Cranes, Pile Driver and Hoisting Equipment (Operating Engineer) (SC-23-63-2-2023-2B) (All Shifts)
Tunnel (Operating Engineer) (SC-23-63-2-2023-2C) (All Shifts) Building/Construction Inspector, Field Soils and Material Tester, and Non-Destructive Testing (SC-23-63-2-2023-2D) (All Shifts)
LOCALITIES:
All localities within Imperial, Inyo, Kern, Los Angeles, Mono, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, and Ventura Counties
These predetermined increases for the above named crafts apply only to the current determinations for work being performed on public works projects with bid advertisement dates on or after September 1, 2023, until the determination(s) is/are superseded by a new determination(s) or a predetermined increase modification notice becomes effective.
When referencing our prevailing wage determinations, please note that if the prevailing wage rate determination which was in effect on the bid advertisement date of a project, has a single asterisk (*) after the expiration date, the rate will be good for the life of the project. However, if a prevailing wage rate determination has double asterisks (**) after the expiration date, the rate must be updated on the following date to reflect the predetermined rate change(s).
OPERATING ENGINEER: All Classifications and All Shifts
The above Determinations are currently in effect and will expire on June 30, 2024**.
Effective on July 1, 2024, there will be an increase of $4.02 allocated to wages and/or employer payments.
There will be no further increases applicable to these determinations.
Issued 8/22/2023, Effective 9/1/2023 until superseded.
This page will be updated when wage rate breakdown becomes available.
Last Updated: September 1, 2023
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Larry Novasel | Senior Project Mgr. | [email protected] Request for Proposal
On-Call Professional Geotechnical Engineering and
Material Testing Services
City of Hemet, California
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GEOTECHNICAL | ENVIRONMENTAL | MATERIALS
December 18, 2023
Proposal No. P-1207323-CR
City of Hemet
445 East Florida Avenue
Hemetn, California 92543
Attention: Ms. Candace Sunds
Subject: Request for Proposal
On-Call Professional Geotechnical Engineering
and Material Testing Services
Dear Ms. Sunds:
GeoTek, Inc. (California Entity Number C3481902) is pleased to provide the City of Hemet with our response to your RFP to provide On-Call Professional Geotechnical Engineering and Material Testing Services. This proposal has been prepared based on the RFP and Addendum #’s 1, 3, 4, 5, and 6. Our staff is very familiar with the City of Hemet and have done numerous projects in the City of Hemet and the immediate surrounding areas.
GeoTek, Inc. (GeoTek) has been providing testing and inspection services for over 25 years and has several on-call contracts with various City and County Entities, including the City of Hemet.
Our history of providing quality engineering services for these numerous entities makes GeoTek not only a strongly qualified consultant, but also a valuable asset to the City of Hemet.
In accordance with the RFP, the potential tasks that may be expected require that a team be assembled to include the Geotechnical Engineering and related inspection and materials testing for various projects. GeoTek has a well diverse and qualified team of engineers, geologists, inspectors, and a multi-certified lab to provide such services.
During the period of proposal evaluation, Mr. Larry Novasel, Senior Project Manager, will be GeoTek’s contact person. Mr. Novasel can be reached at the address above, by phone at (951) 406-0620, or by email at: [email protected]. Mr. Steven Runyan will sign the City of Hemet’s PSA should GeoTek be one of the firms selected.
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GeoTek has a few minor exception to the Sample PSA Agreement that was included in the RFP.
We would like to remove the words “defend (with legal counsel reasonably selected by the City)”, “that arise out of, pertain to, or relate to, directly or indirectly, in whole or in part” and add in the words “to the extent caused by negligent”, “Defend”, and “Sole” in section 17a, and remove the words “and defend” in section 17b of PSA.
These revised provisions were made in the indemnity section so that it will now comply with California Civil Code 2782.8 and our professional liability coverage.
We look forward to meeting with you to discuss the City’s needs and answer any questions you may have.
Respectfully submitted,
GeoTek, Inc.
Larry Novasel Steven Runyan, PE
Senior Project Manager Principal Engineer
[email protected] [email protected]
Edward H. LaMont, CEG Bruce Hick, GE
Principal Geologist Geotechnical Engineer
[email protected] [email protected]
City of Hemet December 18, 2023
Request for Proposal Proposal No. P-1207323-CR
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EXPEREINCE
City of Hemet December 18, 2023
Request for Proposal Proposal No. P-1207323-CR
On-Call Professional Geotechnical Engineering and Material Testing Services
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FIRM STRUCTURE AND HISTORY
Local Office Locations: 1548 North Maple Street
Corona, California 92880
Phone (951) 710-1160
www.geotekusa.com
1384 Poinsettia Avenue, Suite A Vista, CA 92081
Phone (760) 599-0509 Fax (760) 599-0593
Corporate Headquarters: 6835 Escondido Street, Suite A Las Vegas, NV 89119 Additional Offices: Phoenix Office (Phoenix, AZ)
Boise, Office (Boise, ID)
Coeur D’Alene Office (Hayden, ID)
Albuquerque Office (Albuquerque, New Mexico)
Primary Contact Person: Larry Novasel – Senior Project Manager 1548 North Maple Street – Corona, CA. 92878
951.407.0620 – [email protected]
DIR#: 100014115
Federal ID #: 88-038999
Company Overview:
GEOTEK, a Nevada Type S Corporation, is a full-service consulting firm specializing in geotechnical, construction materials testing and inspection and environmental services since incorporation in 1997. Our services are provided by a diverse team of 350 professionals who are passionate about their careers and who carry a specialized knowledge of their profession.
GEOTEK’s staff is a multi-disciplinary team of professionals that include civil/ geotechnical engineers, geologists, engineering geologists and environmental scientists. These professionals have decades of experience consulting on projects ranging from land development, public works, educational facilities, roadways, high-rise construction to wireless industry projects.
GeoTek is owned by numerous shareholders who are also employees of GeoTek. The company is overseen by Ryne Stoker, who started the company in 1997.
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Laboratory Accreditations/Credentials:
American Association of State Highway Officials (AASHTO) American Concrete Institute (ACI)
American Society for Testing Materials (ASTM)
AASHTO re: source (formerly AMRL)
Caltrans Certification for Laboratory and Personnel (Caltrans) Cement and Concrete Reference Laboratory (CCRL)
Division of State Architect (DSA)
International Accreditation Society (ICC)-ISO/IEC 17020 United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE)
Industry Associations
American Institute of Architects – Affiliate Member (AIA) American Public Works Association (APWA)
American Concrete Institution (ACI)
American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE)
Association of Engineering Geologists (AEG)
American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC)
Building Industry Association (BIA)
American Welding Society (AWS)
International Code Council (ICC)
National Homebuilder Association (NAHB)
National Society of Professional Engineers (NSPE)
National Association of Industrial and Office Properties (NAIOP) Post Tensioning Institute (PTI)
Society of Marketing Professionals (SMPS)
Southern Nevada Homebuilders Association (SNHBA)
Society of American Military Engineers (SAME)
GeoTek also confirms that there are no conditions that would affect our ability to perform contractually for the City of Hemet. We are not, nor have we ever been debarred, suspended or otherwise declared ineligible to contract by any federal, state or local public agency.
We believe we are the best qualified firm to provide these services to City of Hemet for the following reasons:
GeoTek has over 26 years of direct experience in working with Capital Improvement Projects on a full range of project types that include new construction of housing complexes, renovations, seismic improvements, retail sites, office buildings, parking structures, classrooms, laboratories, dining facilities, and street improvement projects. GeoTek has over 8 registered engineers who will be available to assist on any project awarded to us by the City of Hemet. Key Personnel will be Edward LaMont, CEG, Bruce Hick, GE, Steven Runyan, PE, and Larry Novasel, Senior Project Manager.
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All members of our field inspection team have worked on County and City CIP projects for much of the past 20+ years and will be available to support this project. GeoTek’s laboratory maintains the capabilities and certifications related to all aspects of materials testing for agencies such as, but not limited to; Cities of Los Angeles and San Diego, DSA, AASHTO, ASTM, AMRL, CalTrans, Army Corps of Engineers and OSHPD.
Firm Experience
GeoTek has significant experience in providing geotechnical engineering and inspection and testing services for public works projects and site development, including, but not limited to, remedial grading and earthwork, settlement design parameters (long and short-term), slope stability evaluations, foundation and retaining wall design parameters, reinforced earth slope design and construction, post-grading improvements including for utility trench backfill monitoring and testing and pavement design, and observation and testing.
Throughout numerous previous successful projects, we have found the most important factor to completing a project on time and within budget is communication. Our staff believes in open communication, not only with the City of Hemet, but also with our inspectors and office personnel. This constant communication allows us to immediately address any problems in the field, give immediate access to our engineers, senior technicians, and inspectors for advice and clarification of field conditions, along with improved response times.
The staff of GeoTek’s Corona office has provided geotechnical engineering, testing and materials testing services to the City of Anaheim, Victorville, County of Riverside, County of Orange, Cities of Corona, Norco, Eastvale, and Riverside, and the Riverside County Flood Control and Water Conservation District, to name a few. Our Corona office has also provided geotechnical engineering, testing and materials testing services for Office of Statewide Health Planning and Development (OSHPD) facilities, military facilities, and Division of the State Architect (DSA) facilities, to name a few.
Public works projects have included geotechnical evaluations and subsurface investigations, soils engineering and testing services, special inspection and materials testing services and environmental services for various size projects.
GeoTek is committed to the principles of client service and sound professional advice. We pay attention to cost-effective basic values, and pride ourselves in doing quality work that presents real value to its clients. We approach every project with a team concept in mind, and our reputation for quality and timely service, at competitive prices, has established us as an industry leader.
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GeoTek has over 25 years of experience in providing geotechnical engineering and inspection and testing services on public works projects and site development. Our staff has worked with over 250 different Federal, State, County, and City entities and currently have numerous OnCall Contracts with these entities. We have also provided our services to numerous Unified School and Community College Districts, Public and Private Universities and Colleges, and private developers.
Throughout numerous previous successful projects, we have found the most important factor to completing a project on time and within budget is communication. Our staff believes in open communication, not only with the City of Hemet, but also with our inspectors and office personnel. This constant communication allows us to immediately address any problems in the field, give immediate access to our engineers, senior technicians, and inspectors for advice and clarification of field conditions, and improved response times.
The staff of GeoTek’s Corona office has provided geotechnical engineering, testing and materials testing services to the City of Anaheim, City of Victorville, City of Corona, City of Norco, City of Hesperia, City of Riverside, and the San Bernardino County Public Works, to name a few. Our Corona office has also provided geotechnical engineering, testing and materials testing services for Office of Statewide Health Planning and Development (OSHPD) facilities, military facilities, and Division of the State Architect (DSA) facilities. Public works projects have included geotechnical evaluations and subsurface investigations, soils engineering and testing services, special inspection and materials testing services and environmental services for various size projects.
GeoTek is committed to the principles of client service and sound professional advice. We pay attention to cost-effective basic values, and pride ourselves in doing quality work that presents real value to its clients. We approach every project with a team concept in mind, and our reputation for quality and timely service, at competitive prices, has established us as an industry leader. For the City of Hemet, our approach will be to provide on-call geotechnical engineering and inspection and material testing services as needed/directed. Our field personnel will have the experience and qualifications to support any project.
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REPRESENTATIVE PROJECTS
Client
Contact
Name & Title Phone/Email
Services
Provided Representative Projects
County of
Riverside –
OED/FM
Erik Sydow
Project Manager
951-955-8274
esydow@rivco.
org
Geotechnical,
Soils, Special
Inspections
On-Call Contract – Riverside
Fleet Services Garage, Moreno
Valley Fleet Services Garage,
Southwest Justice Center, 2
Libraries, Tenant and Street
Improvements, Pocket Parks,
Maintenance Buildings
City of
Corona -
DWP
Vernon
Weisman
Project Manager
951-739-4912
vernon.weisma
[email protected]
.us
Geotechnical,
Soils, Special
Inspections
West Rincon and Malloy
Court Sewer Line
Replacement, Home Gardens
County Water District Well
Collection Project, and
Various CIP projects.
City of
Riverside -
Public Utilities
Department
Morgan Newlin
Project Manager
951-826-5820
mnewlin@river
sideca.gov
Geotechnical,
Soils, Special
Inspections
Magnolia Techite Pipe
Replacement, Wells Avenue
MWMR, Magnolia Plaza
Reliability Project Plaza T5
Addition Site Preparation,
the Casablanca Substation,
the Hunter Substation,
Jackson Street – Phase 1,
Magnolia Substation
(Environmental Testing),
Oro Grande
Unified School
District
Nick Higgs
Director
760-243-5884
nick_higgs@or
ogrande.org
Geotechnical,
Soils, Special
Inspections
Numerous projects at
Riverside Preparatory
Academy, Oro Grande High
School, Oro Grande
Elementary School
California
Baptist
University
Steve Bowman
Senior Project
Manager
951-552-8517
sbowman@calb
aptist.edu
Geotechnical,
Soils, Special
Inspections
Various projects on campus
including soccer field, student
dormitories, events center,
classroom buildings, rec
center, parking structure, and
softball and baseball fields
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GeoTek currently has numerous On-Call Contracts with various County and City Entities, including several Public Utility Departments and Water Districts. A brief listing is included below.
1. Project Name: City of Victorville – Department of Public Works – On Call Contract Description: New 3 year On-Call Contract for Various CIP projects Type of Services Provided: Providing Geotechnical Investigations, Soils, Special Inspection, and Material Testing.
Contract Amount: $300,000.00
Project Dates: 2005-Current
2. Project Name: City of South Pasadena – On Call Contract Description: New 5 year On-Call Contract for Various CIP projects (Sole Source Contract) Type of Services Provided: Providing Geotechnical Investigations, Soils, Special Inspection, and Material Testing.
Contract Amount: $200,000.00
Project Dates: 2019-2024
3. Project Name: City of Corona – On Call Contract
Description: New 3 year On-Call Contract for Various CIP projects Type of Services Provided: Providing Geotechnical Investigations, Soils, Special Inspection, and Material Testing.
Contract Amount: $500,000.00
Project Dates: January 2008 - Current
5. Project Name: Riverside Community College District – On Call Contract Description: On-Call Contract for various projects at the Riverside, Moreno Valley, and Norco Campuses
Type of Services Provided: Providing Geotechnical Investigations, Soils, Special Inspection, and Material Testing.
Contract Amount: $500,000.00
Project Dates: January 2020 - Current
6. Project Name: City of Fontana – On Call Contract
Description: New 3 year On-Call Contract for Various CIP projects Type of Services Provided: Providing Geotechnical Investigations, Soils, Special Inspection, and Material Testing.
Contract Amount: $500,000.00
Project Dates: 2020-Current
7. Project Name: City of Riverside – Public Works Department – On Call Contract Description: New 5 year On-Call Contract for Various Water Quality Control Plant and Tequesquite Landfill CIP projects
Type of Services Provided: Providing Geotechnical Investigations, Soils, Special Inspection, and Material Testing.
Contract Amount: $1,000,000.00
Project Dates: 2020-2024
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PROJECT APPROACH
We understand that the purpose of this RFP is to provide the City of Hemet with personnel to provide Geotechnical Engineering Services for projects in the City on an as needed basis and will include, but not be limited to all of the items listed in Section IV of the RFP – Scope of Work. It also understood that the contract duration will be for three (3) years with the optional to extend the contract for two (2) one-year additional terms.
Firm Approach, Experience, Scope, and Methods
Our field and laboratory work will be performed in general accordance with the approved project plans and/or specifications and the City of Hemet’s standards. As a proactive measure to provide a consistent quality product, we apply our Quality Control Plan to all projects performed by our company. Each project, or task order within a project, is assigned a Senior Technical Professional who provides senior quality review of the project at designated milestones throughout its duration. Therefore, quality is built in throughout the project.
Construction materials will be transported to our laboratory for the appropriate testing.
When soil and aggregate are sampled at the job site, test results will be submitted within 24-48 hours. Results of compaction and density tests taken at the job site will be submitted prior to the end of the workday. Results from R-value and asphalt extraction tests from job site sources will be submitted within 48-72 hours.
Upon completion, reports of our field observations and laboratory test results will be distributed to those on the distribution list. Typed reports will be distributed within 1 week after the work is completed. Final reports will be submitted upon completion of each project.
A qualified technician will conduct both construction observation and density testing by use of either a nuclear gauge or sand cone on roadway subgrade, aggregate base, asphalt concrete, slope fill, trench backfill as required. We will also provide an ACI certified technician or ICC Special Inspector as needed to perform casting of concrete cylinders, slump tests, and rebar inspections (if required) for curb, gutter, drainage devises, channel slope paving, and any other concrete items as required/requested by the City. All concrete compression testing will be performed in accordance with ASTM C39. We can also provide any special inspections that may be needed for any projects.
GeoTek will maintain our current CalTrans Certification and all sampling and testing will be done by personnel with the appropriate accreditation designated to be performed if CalTrans is required for any of the projects.
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GeoTek will maintain and keep records of all samples and tests in a project file as a permanent job record, and will include all materials incorporated into the project, along with any represented by failing tests. The test results will cite applicable contract requirements, tests and/or analytical procedures used, actual results, and a statement that the item tested or analyzed conforms or fails to conform to the specified requirements. All test results will be signed by an authorized representative of GeoTek to certify documentation and will forward this information to the City of Hemet’s designated representative(s).
Lastly, GeoTek will provide a staff engineer/technician/inspector as requested by the City to provide geotechnical observation, deputy inspection, preconstruction meetings, etc…
Required Information/Documents from City
Information and documents required by GeoTek for the proposed scope of work would include previously prepared geotechnical evaluation reports and or compaction reports for the project sites, proposed improvement plans (preferably approved by the jurisdictional agency) and any other pertinent information the City may have for a given project site that would assist GeoTek in performing the requested scope of services for the project. This information and documents would be best provided to GeoTek prior to the onset of the project.
GeoTek’s Approach to Requested Services
GeoTek’s Engineering Project Management philosophy focuses on superior customer service.
Our project manager will establish lines of communication with both the client and other members of the project team up front, and maintain those lines of communication throughout the duration of the project. Another facet of our project management philosophy includes timely response to the needs of the client, along with those issues that arise during the course of the project. Our project manager provides the appropriate technical personnel and resources to enable our technical services to be performed in accordance with the current standard-of-care. We take pride in the fact that our project managers consistently monitor each project to make sure that it is completed on time and within budgetary constraints. In addition, invoices are submitted in a format that will be tailored to the needs of the client with sufficient line item descriptions to make them more understandable.
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GeoTek’s Experience Associated with the Intended Services GeoTek, Inc. offers a full range of construction materials engineering, field materials and laboratory testing, and construction observation and inspection services. Our staff has provided services on a wide variety of projects including, but not limited to: educational facilities, high and low rise buildings, parking structures, roads, water and wastewater treatment plants, utility transmission lines, storm water detention basins, bridges, airports (runways, taxiways and aprons), mine facilities, power plants, and mass grading for residential and commercial developments. Construction materials include, but are not limited to: Portland cement concrete, hot mix asphalt, soils, aggregates, masonry, steel, soil-cement, roller-compacted concrete and post-tensioned concrete.
GeoTek’s Procedures for Working with the City of Hemet and the Design Team Once a scope of work is assigned to GeoTek, lines of communication are established with all parties involved in the project, including the architect and construction management team.
GeoTek assigns a project manager, Geotechnical Engineer, Engineering Geologist, and Senior Technical Professional to the project. Typically, the project manager will at times also serve as the engineer or geologist. The project manager has responsibility for the overall success of the project. We then review the scope of work requested by the client, architect or construction management and make sure we understand the details of our assignment, not only as it relates to the technical aspects but also to logistics and communication requirements.
Understanding the City’s Needs and How GeoTek Plans to Meet Them At GeoTek, we realize how important your project is to you and your team. We work proactively and diligently with your design and construction team to develop a cost-effective testing and inspection program that will help facilitate the project. It is our objective to act as an asset to the project construction team, helping the contractor to build a project in accordance with the contract documents and meet even the most aggressive construction schedule. Delivering the project on time and under budget. And building it right the first time is what we do, time and time again. Nothing exemplifies this more than the long standing reputation that GeoTek has in the markets we serve and the many long term client relations that carry over from project to project and year to year.
GeoTek takes a proactive approach to all projects. Our inspectors on-site have the confidence to handle any issue. Our personnel staff have the knowledge to call upon all available resources in order to bring quick resolution to any issue.
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From the ownership of the organization to the worker picking up test cylinders, GeoTek works as a team and brings a positive impact to every project. We will participate in any meetings our presence is requested and will bring to the table all resources required along with an innovative approach to problem solving.
For over 25 years, GeoTek has provided Geotechnical Engineering, Materials Testing and inspection services for all types of construction projects. Our resources, experience and credentials are unparalleled in the timely delivery of services and accurate testing of materials.
Our tests are performed to strict standards that are established by ASTM, CalTrans, and AASHTO. Our reports and results are issued immediately with all parties notified of the results in real time.
Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC)
To assure the City is getting a total quality project with quality product, GeoTek’s QA/QC is maintained by essentially having all field testing and inspection services along with all laboratory testing performed under the direct supervision of our Managing Engineer, who is experienced in materials testing and inspection. The registered engineer has full responsibility for making sure that the requirements of the project plans and specification as well as all agency requirements are fulfilled with respect to all inspection and testing requirements. Our team of Engineers and supervisors will review daily reports as well as make periodic site visits during the construction in order to verify the contents of the daily report(s). Our engineer(s) have direct oversight of our laboratory staff and facility. Our Laboratory Manager works daily with our team of engineers to make sure all aspects of testing are being performed in compliance with the required methods.
Field Supervision
Our Field Supervisors along with our Principal Engineer, Mr. Steven Runyan, R.C.E., will periodically make project site visits to ensure our Field Technicians/Inspectors have everything required for the project and that they are performing to expected standards.
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Project Management
Our project management team will work closely with the City and its designated team over the course of the project. Our Project Manager, Field Supervisors, and/or Engineers can/will attend all preconstruction meetings when requested. They will stay actively involved in all aspects on a daily basis. We know the importance of our staff becoming a part of the City’s project team is essential to the success of the overall project. We will participate in all related preconstruction meetings with all relevant parties to make sure all team members understand the project quality needs and expectations. At these meetings, not only do these communications take place and problems are identified and hopefully resolved prior to them being encountered in the field, but the documentation of the discussions of those problems can go a long way towards resolving a potential problem down the road.
Budget Development/Management
It is our philosophy to provide the City of Hemet with a realistic cost model per assignment.
We will thoroughly review the assignment documents, identify all items that are required to be inspected and tested, and identify potential for value engineering savings. Our budgeting process will include direct conversations with the contractors to determine the schedule that will be actually used on the project. We pride ourselves on leaving no stone unturned as it relates to developing a realistic cost budget for your testing and inspection needs. Our Laboratory Manager works daily with our team of engineers to make sure all aspects of testing are being performed in compliance with the required methods. By utilizing all of the above procedures that we have established, we have developed a thorough approach that we use for meeting the needs of not only the project, but also the needs of our client.
Our process requires an organized method of providing our services from scheduling the first phone call, invoicing of our services, to project closeout:
Our first step, administratively, is to establish lines of communication with the City's personnel, including field scheduling requirements, report distribution, invoicing, etc. Daily field inspection reports would be provided to the project site immediately after completion of the assigned inspection. This would include the General Contractor and the City Building Inspector. Copies of these reports are distributed to the Project Architect, the Structural Engineer, and the City on a monthly basis. Communication between GeoTek staff and the City will occur as often as needed to advise the City of the current status of progress on any given task.
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Laboratory test data is provided to the appropriate engineer (geotechnical, geologist, or civil) as they are completed for review. Typed copies are then reviewed, stamped and distributed as required.
As needed, any of our key staff can attend council/site meetings as needed. Our approach to meeting your project schedule also includes timely reporting, accurate, detailed, and legible daily reports, and regular communication between our Project Manager, Inspection, Dispatch, Lab, and Accounting personnel.
Reporting
Timely, legible, and understandable reports are critical. GeoTek has created an electronic reporting system that is highly effective and appreciated by our clients from field level to the engineers, architects, construction managers, and owners.
State-of-the-Art Reporting Procedure
Technology: GeoTek is an industry leader, integrating the newest, cutting-edge technology into all aspects of our business. Our inspectors are equipped with iPads as a means of reviewing drawings, RFI’s, and interacting with the design and construction team. Features of our system are discussed briefly below:
Reporting Method
Our reporting method consists of iPad-generated field reports left on site, so that you have documents of the testing and inspections performed, or more importantly that you are aware of any non-compliances or problems. Laboratory test reports are available at the completion of the test and can be either e-mail and/or mail to our clients.
Response Time/Availability
We have a proven track record of meeting the Client’s needs in a consistent and timely manner. We feel we are exceptionally capable of providing the necessary services to the City for any project that we are awarded by the County. Our technicians and/or inspectors are available to cover any “urgent” or “emergency” situation. Our normal office hours are 7:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday. However, our scheduling staff is available 24-hours a day and 7 days a week to service our client’s needs. In addition, GeoTek is able to provide staffing on weekends and holidays, if needed.
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Flexibility and Reliability
GeoTek is designed to be flexible. Whatever your specific needs are, regarding inspection, reporting, billing, or accounting, we can accommodate them in an accurate and timely manner.
In fact, we are committed to not only meeting but exceeding your requirements in these areas.
Our entire staff is dedicated to doing whatever it takes to assure that consistent quality is maintained for the duration of each of your projects.
Sub-consultants
The only sub-consultant that GeoTek anticipates may be necessary to be used will be 2R Drilling to provide drilling services during any Geotechnical Investigations that we are awarded.
GeoTek and 2R Drilling have worked alongside each other for over 15 years on over 1,000 projects. 2R Drilling is located at 6939 Schaefer Avenue Suite D-304, in the City of Chino, California 91710. The main contact person is Brianna Abich and she can be reached by calling her at 909.465.1765 or by emailing her at [email protected].
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SAMPLE INSURANCE CERTIFICATE
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SECTION II
PERSONNEL
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KEY PERSONNEL
GeoTek brings together the essential principal engineering and management elements that are required for providing geotechnical engineering, inspection, and testing services. Our laboratory staff is trained not only in laboratory testing but also in field testing of soils, concrete and masonry. Our management staff, which includes our director of business development and our principal engineers, are all qualified and available to provide field inspection, when required.
Listed below is our Senior Management Team for this project.
Edward LaMont, CEG, PG, is the Branch Manager for the Riverside Branch. Ed will be responsible for the overall performance of this contract with the client. It will be his responsibility to make sure that the client receives the level of service and commitment from our contract management, engineering, and field support teams that it expects. He will continually meet with our Senior Project Manager, Larry Novasel, to ensure that all services are delivered in a timely and cost-effective manner. He will direct project management responsibilities for carrying out the daily direct support on each project. He will be supported by a team of experienced and trained engineering, field and laboratory personnel.
Steven Runyan, RCE, will be the Principal Engineer with direct and continued responsibility for any project awarded to us by this contract. His responsibilities will include reviewing all daily inspection reports and laboratory testing results. He is also available for consultation and to attend project site meetings as needed.
Bruce Hick, PE, GE, manages and supervises the soils technicians during the mass grading, backfilling operations, and foundation inspections. He will review daily inspection reports related to soils, provide site visits as needed, and be available for consultation.
Larry Novasel, Senior Project Manager will be responsible in managing the contract. He will also be reviewing all project specific budgets on a monthly basis and monitoring them on a regular basis to identify cost impact issues as they arise. He will communicate directly with the client should any situations beyond our control cause additional impact on the cost structure of a particular assignment. He will be the main contact and will periodically meet with your representatives to ensure that all services are delivered in a timely and cost-effective manner.
Email addresses of our key staff for the project are:
Edward LaMont – Engineering Geologist [email protected] Steven Runyan – Principal Engineer: [email protected] Bruce Hick – Geotechnical Engineer: [email protected] Larry Novasel – Senior Project Manager: [email protected] City of Hemet December 18, 2023
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Assisting the Senior Management Team will be additional inspection personnel. We have over 75 personnel who are able to respond to this project, including several senior technicians. We assure you that our assigned personnel will be qualified inspectors who possess the necessary qualifications for the assignment.
All soils testing services will be supervised by a California Licensed Certified Engineering Geologist (Edward LaMont) and/or a California Licensed Geotechnical Engineer (Bruce Hick).
All special inspection and testing services will be supervised by a California Licensed Civil Engineer (Steven Runyan). All technicians and inspectors are thoroughly trained, qualified, and certified as applicable by ICC, AWS, ASNT, & ACI as required by the contract documents and the CBC.
Resumes of our key personnel are located on the following 4 pages.
Staff Responsibilities
Implementation and maintenance of the project management plan to assure the conformance of the work performed by GeoTek’s field personnel with the project plans and specifications and referenced quality standards;
Assure that GeoTek’s field personnel are reporting the daily inspection reports with completeness and accuracy. Non-conforming results or potential problem areas will be brought to the attention of the City’s Representative without any delay; Establish requirements for the GeoTek field technical staff and coordinate with the City’s Representative to assure that personnel and equipment are available as required; Attend project site meetings as required throughout the project. Make site visits as needed depending on the site conditions and as required by the City of Hemet.
Emergency Contact/Dispatch
All inspections will be scheduled either through Steven Runyan (951-751-5954) or Larry Novasel (951-407-0620). Inspections can also be done via email ([email protected] or [email protected]); however, the inspections should be followed up by a phone call if a confirmation of the email is not received within an hour of requesting it. Steven Runyan will also be the emergency contact for the project, followed by Larry Novasel if Steven cannot be reached.
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Bruce A. Hick, PE, GE
Geotechnical Engineer
Education
Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, University of Cincinnati, 1983 Master of Science in Civil Engineering,
(Geotechnical Engineering)), University of Cincinnati, 1985 Registrations
Registered Civil Engineer, California
(RCE #45784)
Registered Geotechnical Engineer,
California (GE 2284)
Professional Affiliations
Member, American Society of Civil
Engineers (ASCE)
Member, American Society of Civil
Engineers Geo-Institute (ASCE)
ACI, Concrete Field Testing Technician Grade I Examiner Professional Experience
Mr. Hick is a Geotechnical Engineer and Materials Engineer with over 35 years of experience across the entire spectrum of geotechnical engineering and construction testing and inspection.
Projects for which Mr. Hick has provided geotechnical and materials engineering consulting services include: roads, bridges, railways, dams, communication towers, hospitals, medical facilities, air fields, solar power plants, mass residential developments, landfills, commercial facilities, industrial facilities, schools/universities, recreational facilities and utility infrastructure. Mr. Hick has specific expertise in the assessment and selection of foundation design parameters for both shallow and deep foundations. Mr. Hick has vast experience is extensive experience with assessment and mitigation for construction on expansive soils, assessment and mitigation for construction on liquefiable soils, slope stability analysis and design of stabilization buttresses and management of large-scale earthwork projects..
Mr. Hick’s materials engineering experience includes: Materials engineering and suitability analysis of structural materials, materials characterization and failure analysis, materials source evaluation, performance testing of structural elements, deficiency investigations, mapping and characterization of pavements, pavement design, structure and roadway inspection, load testing, mixture design review and suitability analysis, test data analysis, destructive and non-destructive testing of structural elements, and many more structural / construction related engineering services.
Mr. Hick’s experience extends to projects administered through FAA, FHWA, USBR, USACE, Greenbook, Caltrans, DSA, OSHPD and various other city and county governments and local funding agencies. Mr. Hick has acted as the Responsible Engineer for laboratory operations, as required by DSA and OSHPD.
Representative Project Experience
Project experience has includes numerous projects, including multistory structures, throughout Riverside, San Bernardino, Los Angeles, Orange, Ventura and San Diego counties. Mr. Hick’s experience includes preparation of design-level geotechnical reports, monitoring large-scale grading projects, forensic review of distressed structures, and agency third-party review.
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SCHEDULE
City of Hemet December 18, 2023
Request for Proposal Proposal No. P-1207323-CR
On-Call Professional Geotechnical Engineering and Material Testing Services
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GEOTECHNICAL | ENVIRONMENTAL | MATERIALS
December 18, 2023
Proposal No. P-1207323-CR
City of Hemet
445 East Florida Avenue
Hemetn, California 92543
Attention: Ms. Candace Sunds
Subject: Request for Proposal
On-Call Professional Geotechnical Engineering
and Material Testing Services
Dear Ms. Sunds:
GEOTEK, INC., (GeoTek), is pleased to provide the City of Hemet with our Schedule of Services and Fees for On Call Geotechnical Engineering and Material Testing Services as noted above. The rates included are valid through June 30, 2026.
GeoTek is committed to the principles of client service and sound professional advice. We pay attention to these cost-effective basic values and pride ourselves on doing high quality work that presents real value to our clients. We approach every project with a team concept in mind, and our reputation for high quality and timely service at competitive prices has established us as an industry leader.
We look forward to meeting with you to discuss the City’s needs and to answer any questions you may have.
GeoTek, Inc.
Larry Novasel Steven Runyan, PE
Senior Project Manager Principal Engineer
[email protected] [email protected]
Bruce Hick, GE Edward LaMont, CEG
Principal Geotechnical Engineer Principal Geologist
[email protected] [email protected]
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PERSONNEL RATES Soils and Asphalt Continued
Professional and Project Management Description Unit Rate Unit Staff Type Unit Rate Unit
Percent Finer than #200 Sieve ASTM D1140 $ 134.00 Each
Principal Engineer/Geologist $ 208.00 Hour Permeability of Granular Soils ASTM D2434 $ 225.00 Each Geotechnical Engineer $ 180.00 Hour Permeability, Flexible Wall, Cohesive Soil ASTM D5084 $ 562.00 Each Project Engineer/Geologist $ 151.00 Hour "R" Value ASTM D2844/CT 301 $ 371.00 Each Staff Engineer/Geologist $ 141.00 Hour Resistivity of Soil ASTM G57 and pH ASTM D4972 $ 146.00 Each Field Engineer/Geologist $ 118.00 Hour Sand Equivalent ASTM D2419/CT 217 $ 129.00 Each Field Supervisor $ 110.00 Hour Sieve Analysis of Extracted Aggregate ASTM D5444 $ 84.00 Each Project Adminstration/Drafting $ 69.00 Hour Sieve Analysis, 3" to #200 Gradation ASTM C117 $ 171.00 Each Sieve Analysis Minus #200 by Wash ASTM D1140/C117 $ 84.00 Each Inspectors and Technicians Soil Classification, ASTM D 2487 $ 315.00 Each Staff Type Rate Cost Soil Moisture/Density In Situ Sample ASTM D1587/D2937 $ 34.00 Each Water Soluble Sulfate $ 67.00 Each
Lead Inspector $ 145.00 Hour
Certified Welding Inspector(AWS/CWI) $ 135.00 Hour
Soils Technician $ 135.00 Hour Concrete and Aggregate Tests ICC Certified Inspector(RC, PC, RM, SS, FP) $ 135.00 Hour Description Unit Rate Unit ACI Technician $ 135.00 Hour
Proof Load Testing $ 165.00 Hour Specific Gravity & Absorption Coarse Agg. ASTM C127 $ 84.00 Each Floor Flatness Technician Specific Gravity & Absorption Fine Agg. ASTM C128 $ 84.00 Each Ground Penetrating Radar Trial Batches ASTM C192 $ 900.00 Each One Man Crew $ 225.00 Hour Durability Index Coarse & Fine Aggregate ASTM D3744 $ 134.00 Each Two Man Crew $ 360.00 Hour Lightweight Concrete Unit Weight ASTM C495 $ 40.00 Each Non-Destructive Testing (ASNT) Modulus of Elasticity of Concrete ASTM C469 $ 225.00 Each Level III Review $ 225.00 Hour Sieve Analysis, Coarse Aggregate ASTM C136/CT 202 $ 112.00 Each Magnetic Particle Testing Level II $ 175.00 Hour Sieve Analysis, Fine Agg #4 to #200 ASTM C117/C136 $ 171.00 Each Ultrasonic Testing Level II $ 175.00 Hour Specific Gravity & Absorption Coarse Agg. ASTM C127 $ 84.00 Each Radiographic Inspection Specific Gravity & Absorption Fine Agg. ASTM C128 $ 84.00 Each Coring Splitting Tensile/Concrete Cylinder ASTM C496 $ 57.00 Each Coring Machine Operator with equipment $ 165.00 Hour L.A. Rattler, ASTM C131 or C535/Cal 211 $ 337.00 Each Helper (Add Per Hour) $ 135.00 Hour Sulfate Soundness (per sieve), ASTM C88 $ 607.00 Each Wood Fabrication Inspection $ 145.00 Hour Unit Weight of Aggregates, ASTM C29 $ 134.00 Each Nailing Inspection $ 145.00 Hour Cleanness Value, CT 227 $ 134.00 Each Roofing Inspection $ 145.00 Hour Moisture Content of Aggregate ASTM C29 $ 84.00 Each Laboratory Technician $ 145.00 Hour Concrete
Sample Pick-up Driver (If not done on a per trip basis) $ 76.00 Hour Shrinkage, set of 3, ASTM C157, CT 530 $ 450.00 Each Compression 4x8 Cylinders ASTM C39 $ 35.00 Each
Compression, 6x12 Cylinders, ASTM C39 $ 35.00 Each
Description Unit Rate Unit Compression, 3X6 Cylinders Lightweight ASTM C495 $ 50.00 Each Phase 1 and Phase 2 Reports Compression, 2X2 Cubes, each age, ASTM C109 $ 50.00 Each Geotechnical Investigation Report Concrete Core Compression ASTM C42 $ 81.00 Each Percolation or Infiltration Testing Splitting Tensile, 6X12 Cylinders, ASTM C496 $ 84.00 Each Unit Weight of Concrete Cylinders, ASTM C567 $ 50.00 Each LABORATORY TESTS Unit Weight of Lightweight ASTM C495 $ 62.00 Each Soils and Asphalt Flexural Strength of Concrete, ASTM C78 or C495 $ 84.00 Each Description Unit Rate Unit Shotcrete Panel Core Compression Test, ASTM C42 $ 124.00 Each Emission of Moisture through Concrete $ 112.00 per test Asphalt Content by Ignition $ 342.00 Each
Burn-Off Method CT 382/ASTM D6307 $ 337.00 Each Masonry Tests Bitumen Content (extraction), ASTM D2172 $ 224.00 Each Description Unit Rate Unit Bitumen Content CT 310/Cal 382 Ignition Furnace $ 169.00 Each Gradation of Extracted Sample, ASTM C 136/CT 202 $ 342.00 Each Brick Absorption ASTM C67 $ 28.00 Each Maximum Specific Gravity, (Marshall) ASTM D2041 $ 337.00 Each Brick Compression ASTM C67 $ 57.00 Each Collapse/Swell ASTM D4546 $ 107.00 Each Dimensional Measurement-Masonry Units ASTM C140 $ 84.00 Each Compaction, Modified Proctor ASTM D1557 $ 219.00 Each Masonry Unit Compression Gross Area ASTM C140 $ 124.00 Each Compaction, Modified Proctor ASTM D698 $ 219.00 Each Masonry Unit Compression Net Area ASTM C140 $ 96.00 Each Hveem Maximum Density, CT 304/308 $ 393.00 Each Absorption & Moisture of Block ASTM C140 $ 28.00 Each Consolidation ASTM D2435, D4546 $ 253.00 Each Compression, Grout Prisms, ASTM C39 $ 35.00 Each Corrosivity Suite D4972, G57, D4327, D46589M $ 225.00 Each Compression, Mortar Cylinders, ASTM C39 $ 35.00 Each Direct Shear, Consolidated-Drained ASTM D3080 $ 270.00 Each Compression, Composite Prisms, ASTM E447 $ 124.00 Each Direct Shear, Residual ASTM D6467 Mod $ 270.00 Each Compression, Masonry Core, ASTM C140 $ 84.00 Each Expansion Index Test UBC 29-2/ASTM D4829 $ 171.00 Each Shear, Masonry Core, CCR Title 24 $ 112.00 Each Liquid Limit, Plactic Limit and P.I. ASTM D4318 $ 169.00 Each Epoxy Grout 2x2x2 Cube Compression ASTM C579 $ 50.00 Each Particle Size Analysis of Soil #4 to Fines ASTM D422 $ 320.00 Each Masonry Composite Prism Compression ASTM C1314 $ 180.00 Each Specific Gravity of Soil, ASTM D854 $ 193.00 Each Grout Prism - Compression Test ASTM C1019 $ 35.00 Each
ENVIRONMENTAL AND GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATIONS
Quote Upon Request
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GEOTECHNICAL, SPECIAL INSPECTION AND MATERIALS TESTING SERVICES Prevailing Wage Project
Quote Upon Request
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GEOTECHNICAL, SPECIAL INSPECTION AND MATERIALS TESTING SERVICES Prevailing Wage Project
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Reinforcing Steel Tests Miscellaneous
Description Unit Rate Unit Description Unit Rate Unit
Bend Test of Rebar #11 ASTM A370 $ 115.00 Each Concrete Mix Design Review $ 208.00 Hour Bend Test of Rebar #14 ASTM A370 $ 200.00 Each Weld Procedure Review $ 225.00 Each Bend Test of Rebar #3 - #10 ASTM A370 $ 90.00 Each QA/QC Plan Written Procedures Tensile #11 Rebar ASTM A370 $ 115.00 Each Administrative/Clerical Services $ 69.00 Hour Tensile #14 Rebar ASTM A370 $ 225.00 Each
Tensile Test #3 - #10 ASTM A370 $ 90.00 Each
Prestressing Steel Tests
Description Unit Rate Unit BASIS OF CHARGES
Yield Strength, Breaking Strength, Elongation $ 337.00 Each Description Unit Rate Unit (add $ 25.00 per test; for Modulus of Elasticity)
Work from 0-4 hours 4-Hour Minimum Billing
Structural Steel Tests Work from 4-8 hours 8-Hour Minimum Billing Description Unit Rate Unit Project Management as Project Engineer/Geologist 1- Hour Minimum weekly Work over 8 hours per day, or on Saturdays Time and One-Half High Strength Bolts/Nuts/Washer Compliance Test ASTM $ 169.00 Each Work over 12 hours per day Double Time Mild Steel Not Over 1" Thick Work on Sundays/Holidays Double Time Tensile Strength, ASTM A370 (test only) $ 169.00 Each Show-Up Time 2-Hour Minimum Billing Anchor Bolts, A 505 $ 236.00 Each Laboratory Testing - Rush Fee Add 50% to Testing Cost Tensile Strength $ 225.00 Each Outside Services/Reimbursables Cost + 20% Bolts Proof Load or Ultimate $ 141.00 Each Shipping Charges Cost + 20% Hardness (Rockwell) $ 57.00 Each Parking/Tolls At Cost
Certified Payroll Compliance $ 125.00 per month
Fireproofing Tests Deputy Inspectors (If applicable)
Description Unit Rate Unit Travel Time (Beyond 60-Mile Radius of Project Site) $ 135.00 Hour Per-diem, Including Lodging (Beyond 100-Mile Radius) Quote Upon Request Fireproofing Adhesion / Cohesion Test Kit ASTM E736 $ 75.00 Each Fireproofing Density Test ASTM E605 $ 60.00 Each
Quote Upon Request
HOURLY RATES ARE VALID FOR THROUGH JUNE 30, 2026 - After which escalation in Prevailing Wage hourly rates will be calculated using the percentage of increase issued by the State of California Director of Industrial Relations
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Statement of Qualifications
Proposal For
CITY OF HEMET
On-Call Professional Geotechnical Engineering And
Materials Testing Services
Prepared by: Prepared for:
Inland Foundation Engineering, Inc. City of Hemet
1310 S. Santa Fe Avenue 445 E. Florida Avenue
San Jacinto, California 92583 Hemet, California 92543
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IFE Inland Foundation Engineering, Inc.
inlandfoundation.com
1310 South Santa Fe Ave. PO Box 937 San Jacinto, CA 92581 ꓲ (951) 654-1555 77622 Country Club Dr. Suite Q, Palm Desert, CA 92211 ꓲ (760) 200-2400 December 18, 2023
City of Hemet
445 E. Florida Avenue
Hemet, California 92543
Attention: Candance Sunds
Subject: Proposal for On-Call Professional Geotechnical Engineering and Materials Testing Services
Dear Ms. Sunds
Inland Foundation Engineering, Incorporated (IFE) is pleased to submit this proposal to provide on-call geotechnical engineering and materials testing services. This proposal was prepared in response to the Request for Proposal (RFP) issued by the City of Hemet on November 16, 2023. IFE takes no exceptions to any items in the RFP or the City of Hemet Professional Services Agreement.
IFE has been providing similar on-call geotechnical engineering and materials testing services for municipalities and other government agencies for over 40 years. Our recent experience includes the Hemet Auto Center Pavement Evaluation, City of San Jacinto Citywide Street Evaluation and Rehabilitation, City of Perris Citywide Pavement Evaluation and we are currently under contract for the City of Hemet 2022/23 SB1 Pavement Rehabilitation project. We also have performed geotechnical engineering and materials testing services for multiple public schools, fire stations and municipal buildings. IFE has the capability to perform all of the geotechnical services described in the RFP.
I will be our contact for this contract. I am a California-registered geotechnical engineer with more than 40 of years geotechnical investigation and materials testing experience and I am authorized to bind the firm to all contractual agreements. My resume is included in this proposal and my contact information is shown below.
Sincerely,
Inland Foundation Engineering, Inc.
Allen D. Evans, GE
Principal
Phone: (951) 654-1555, Cell: (951) 634-6666,
E-mail: [email protected]
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Inland Foundation Engineering, Inc. (IFE) is located at 1310 S. Santa Fe Avenue, San Jacinto, California 92583. Allen Evans, PE is the authorized representative and can be contacted at (951) 654-1555, [email protected].
IFE has been a recognized leader in developing solutions for demanding geotechnical engineering and materials testing projects for more than 45 years. We have provided geotechnical engineering and materials testing services for more than 18,000 public and private projects and have an extensive database of soil and geologic conditions throughout southern California.
At IFE our mission is to save our clients’ time and money. We work hard to understand the needs of our clients and are committed to working collaboratively with their representatives, and their design and construction teams. We have developed a reputation for common-sense and cost effective geotechnical and materials testing solutions to the unique needs of each project.
We are responsive and proactive in our communication so that potential issues or conflicts are resolved quickly.
We are a California corporation founded in 1978 (FEIN 95-3230555) and a California-certified Small Business Enterprise (SB-Micro and SB-PW). We are registered with the Department of Industrial Relations (1000018288) to perform services on public works projects. We have 15 full and part-time employees that include Caltrans and ACI-certified technicians, registered civil and geotechnical engineers, certified engineering/professional geologists, staff geologist and ICC/AWS special construction inspectors.
IFE has an established track record of providing geotechnical engineering and materials testing services within budget and to the satisfaction of our clients. Following are detailed descriptions of the services provided by IFE.
1. Geotechnical Engineering Investigation and Design Services: Our geotechnical engineering experience spans a wide range of site geological conditions, ranging from soft, liquefiable soil to hard rock. Following are some of the geotechnical and geological services we provide.
▪ Technical review of previously published geotechnical studies ▪ Subsurface exploration
▪ Lateral earth pressure analysis
▪ Earthquake fault studies
▪ Groundwater evaluation
▪ Liquefaction and seismic settlement analysis
▪ Foundation engineering
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On-Call Professional Geotechnical Engineering & Materials Testing Services ▪ Slope stability analysis
▪ Excavation and rippability analysis
▪ Infiltration testing
▪ Evaluation of earth-retaining structures
▪ Onsite wastewater treatment system design
Our firm philosophy is to apply proven geotechnical theory and engineering judgment in predicting the behavior of earth materials under project conditions. Project facilities routinely engineered include buildings with and without concrete slabs-on-grade, shallow or deep foundations, retaining walls, pavements, pipelines, reservoirs, and embankments.
Our involvement with a project typically begins by conferring with the client and design team to review appropriate project information so that we can develop an understanding of the project and the basic geotechnical and geologic issues. After we develop a basic understanding of the project, we review appropriate published geologic maps and literature of the project area, including the Riverside County Seismic Safety Element, to determine if the site lies in any designated geologic hazard special studies zones for faulting, liquefaction, ground subsidence, landslides, etc.
For site exploration, the first step is to mark boring or core locations and contact Underground Service Alert (USA). Where underground utility conflicts exist, boring or core locations will be adjusted.
Site exploration methods routinely used by IFE include logging and sampling of borings and backhoe trenches, cone penetration test (CPT) soundings, ground penetrating radar (GPR) and shallow seismic refraction surveys (for rock rippability). Sampling methods routinely used by IFE personnel include standard penetration test (SPT) sampling, modified California ring (relatively undisturbed) sampling, and bulk sampling of cuttings from heavy equipment.
Site and laboratory data obtained from each project site are evaluated to characterize the subsurface conditions and to develop engineering site parameters. These characteristic site parameters are used to perform geotechnical engineering analyses of planned project improvements. Results of site investigations are typically presented in formal report format including a summary of all field and laboratory data developed, together with specific recommendations for project planning, design and construction. Geotechnical investigation reports typically address some or all of the following:
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2. Pavement Evaluation and Design Services: Pavement evaluation and design is generally conducted in accordance with the methodology described in Chapter 630 of the Caltrans Highway Design Manual (2022). The Caltrans Site Investigation Guide for MechanisticEmpirical Design of California Pavements (2022) is used as a guideline for site investigation and laboratory testing.
Pavement evaluation typically commences with a visual evaluation of the asphalt or concrete pavement and mapping of distressed areas within the study areas. The Asphalt Institute pavement condition rating system is used and a pavement condition index (PCI) rating is assigned to the pavement or pavement areas based on distress observed. An experienced pavement engineer conducts this portion of the study. The pavement survey and PCI ratings are then used to determine locations for pavement coring and subsurface exploration.
A typical project will consist of coring the existing pavement to measure the thickness of existing pavement section, including aggregate base. Dynamic cone penetration (DCP) testing on the underlying soil subgrade is performed in accordance with ASTM D6951 to evaluate the relative stiffness of the subgrade soil. The cores may be supplemented with borings as deep as five feet to obtain representative soil subgrade samples. For larger projects, deflection studies with a falling weight deflectometer (Caltrans Test Method 357) are used to evaluate the overall soil subgrade and pavement section stiffness.
The cores obtained are returned to our laboratory for measurement and evaluation. The thickness of individual layers within each core can provide an indication of the original structural section and repair history, if any. Laboratory testing includes sieve analysis, plastic index, Rvalue and corrosion testing on soil subgrade samples.
Based on the results of the DCP testing, FWD testing, laboratory testing, pavement condition survey, and the design traffic index (TI), alternative methods are evaluated for pavement rehabilitation. Common rehabilitation methods include:
• Geologic and seismic conditions of
the project site
• Excavation characteristics/soil logs
• Description of onsite material and
analysis of its suitability for backfill
including soil density and sand
equivalent values as related to
compaction characteristics and the
applicability of jetting
• Trench stability
• Cut and fill slope stability
• Earth retaining structures, excavations
• Groundwater conditions and control
• Liquefaction and seismically-induced
settlement
• Subsurface drainage conditions
• Soil corrosivity evaluation
• Allowable bearing pressure
• Foundation engineering
• Active and passive earth pressure for
structures and shoring design
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On-Call Professional Geotechnical Engineering & Materials Testing Services • Crack seal and surface treatment (slurry seal)
• Grind existing pavement and re-surface with new asphalt concrete overlay • Reconstruct existing pavement section using cold in-place recycling (CIR) or full-depth reclamation (FDR), making use of the existing pavement materials • Replace existing pavement with new asphalt concrete or Portland cement concrete pavement
3. Geotechnical Observation and Testing, Materials Testing and Special Inspection Services: IFE is well-versed with Caltrans and Greenbook specifications and standards for public improvement projects. We are also well-versed with the implementation of quality assurance plans (QAPs) prepared in accordance with the Caltrans Local Assistance Procedures Manual. We understand and are familiar with the sampling and testing frequency tables in those QAPs.
We maintain a staff of well qualified and certified material testing technicians for testing of soil, concrete, aggregate base and asphalt concrete. Field monitoring and testing services routinely performed include:
• Observation and compaction testing of earth fills and slopes, • Observation and compaction testing of pipeline backfill, • Compaction testing of trench and structure backfill,
• Inspection and evaluation of earth-retaining structures and excavations, • Laboratory testing of pipe bedding material and aggregate base material for project specification compliance,
• Slump testing, air content testing, and casting of strength test cylinders for fresh concrete, • Observation and compaction testing of asphalt concrete pavement construction, • Core sampling of Portland cement concrete and asphalt concrete pavements.
During construction we typically meet with the construction team for a pre-job conference to assure a complete understanding of the project, the plans and specifications as they apply to the actual services to be performed. Our services will be provided on an on-call basis under the direction of a representative of the city. Site visits and consultation will be provided by a registered geotechnical engineer as necessary.
Written Test Reports. Field observation and test reports will be provided to the city inspector at the end of each working day. The city will be notified immediately when circumstances arise that are not in conformance with the specifications or that may require outof-scope services. We will then work with the project design team, and the city, to resolve the discrepancy. We have developed a reputation for common-sense and cost effective geotechnical and materials testing solutions to the unique needs of each project.
Records of all material testing performed will be kept as permanent job records. Records of failing test results will also be maintained. Test results will be presented in accordance with the contract and/or test method requirements and meeting the
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On-Call Professional Geotechnical Engineering & Materials Testing Services City’s Quality Assurance Program. Test results will include a statement confirming conformance or non-conformance of the material tested. All test reports will be reviewed and signed by a California-registered civil engineer.
Concrete Sampling and Testing: Testing of concrete includes fabrication of concrete test cylinders, concrete compressive strength testing, and inspection of concrete placement.
Concrete compression strength testing is performed per California Test Method (CTM) 521 on test cylinders sampled in accordance with CTM 539. Test intervals of 7 and 28 days are conducted unless otherwise requested. Test cylinders are prepared and tested by certified technicians.
Asphalt Concrete Sampling and Testing: Testing includes in-place nuclear density gauge testing, laboratory maximum density testing, bitumen content testing and aggregate gradation testing. Nuclear density gauge testing is performed in accordance with CTM 375. The laboratory maximum density is determined in accordance with CTM 304 and 308. Bitumen content is measured using an ignition oven in accordance with CTM 382. In accordance with Caltrans requirements, acceptance testing for aggregate gradation can only be performed on samples obtained at the batch plant, before bitumen is added. Aggregate gradation tests are performed in accordance with CTM 202.
Special Inspection Services: IFE also performs a wide range of special inspection services for city improvement projects including parks, stadiums, libraries, fire and police stations. The special inspection services are provided by experienced, certified ICC, ACI and AWS/CWI inspectors and technicians.
• Concrete special inspection is performed by an ICC-certified reinforced concrete inspector. It typically consists of testing and/or inspection of epoxied anchors and expansion anchors, reinforcing steel inspection and testing, and inspection of concrete placement.
• Structural steel testing and inspection includes high strength bolting, field welding inspection, shop fabrication welding inspection, and ultrasonic testing of welds. All structural steel inspection is provided by ICC and/or AWS certified inspectors. • High-strength bolt inspection is performed by ICC-certified inspectors, who also perform torque testing. Unidentified high-strength nuts and bolts are sampled for laboratory tensile and hardness testing.
• Reinforced masonry inspection is provided as necessary to establish compliance with project specifications and minimum code requirements. These services consist of the sampling and testing of concrete masonry units (CMU), grout, mortar, and prisms as well as inspection during placement and grouting. Inspections are performed by ICC-certified masonry inspector.
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On-Call Professional Geotechnical Engineering & Materials Testing Services We will coordinate with the City, the project construction manager and design team to ensure that we have properly interpreted the intent of the project plans and specifications and to provide prompt notification of any failed inspections or tests. We will also work with the City and construction manager to resolve materials testing issues/conflicts as they arise and to develop alternative recommendations when necessary.
Laboratory Testing: We maintain a fully equipped and accredited laboratory to perform testing required for geotechnical engineering investigations and construction projects. Our laboratory is:
• Accredited for AASHTO to meet the minimum requirements of:
▪ ASTM E329, Standard Specifications for Agencies Engaged in the Testing and/or Inspection of Materials Used in Construction
▪ ASTM C1077, Standard Practice for Laboratories Testing Concrete and Concrete Aggregates for Use in Construction and Criteria for Laboratory evaluation ▪ ASTM D3740, Standard Practice for Minimum Requirement for Agencies Engaged in the Testing and/or Inspection of Soil and Rock as Used in Engineering Design and Construction
• Qualified by Caltrans to perform materials testing during construction of state highway projects and federally-funded local agency projects.
• Approved by the California Division of State Architect, Laboratory Evaluation and Acceptance (LEA) program to provide materials testing during construction of public school and community college projects.
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REFERENCES AND PROJECT EXPERIENCE
Following are recent relevant projects that demonstrate IFE’s recent geotechnical engineering experience. Client reference information is also provided.
Hemet Auto Mall
Street Investigation
Client/Reference
Cozad and Fox, Inc.
Brian Fox, PE
151 S. Girard Street
Hemet, California 92544
(951) 652-4454
[email protected]
Relevance to this Contract
• Pavement evaluation
• Exploratory coring and drilling
• Laboratory testing
• Dynamic cone penetrometer
• Street rehabilitation
recommendations
Duration
October 2023-December 2023
Key Staff
Allen Evans, GE, Principal
Engineer
Floyd Collins, Staff Geologist
Matthew Evans, Senior Laboratory
Technician
Project Summary
The Hemet Auto Mall is located southeast of and adjacent to the intersection of Florida Avenue and Warren Road in the City of Hemet, California. The site consists of approximately 80 acres that were developed to serve several auto dealerships, with a circular roadway that loops thoughout the site. The Auto Mall was constructed in 1989 and the roadways have exceeded the typical design life. The City of Hemet is evaluating alternatives for street rehabilitation and or replacement.
IFE Role
Inland Foundation Engineering, Inc. (IFE) was retained to assess the condition of the pavement and to review and recommend repair/replacement alternatives. Our services included:
• Documentation of the existing pavement conditions,
• Exploratory coring to evaluate the existing thickness of asphalt concrete, thichkness of underlying aggregate base and pavement subgrade soil types, • Dynamic cone penetrometer resistance testing of pavement subgrade soil, • Laboratory testing,
• Pavement condition survey and rating
• Development of pavement rehabilitation recommendations
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On-Call Professional Geotechnical Engineering & Materials Testing Services City of San Jacinto 2021 Street Improvement Project
Villines Avenue Before Villines Avenue After
Client/Reference
City of San Jacinto
Stuart McKibbin, City Engineer
166 E. Main, Suite 2
San Jacinto, CA 92583
(951) 943-6504
[email protected]
Relevance to this Contract
• Pavement evaluation
• Exploratory coring and drilling
• Compaction testing
• Batch plant inspection
• Laboratory testing
Duration
May 2021 – April 2022
Key Staff
Allen Evans, GE, Project Manager
Daniel Lind, CEG, Principal
Geologist
Floyd Collins, Staff Geologist
Jeremiah Upson, Senior Materials
Testing Technician
Jose Jimenez, Batch Plant
Sampling and Testing
Project Summary
The 2021 Citywide Street Improvement project consists of the rehabilitation and reconstruction of over 30,000 ft. of pavement on 15 streets throughout the city. The rehabilitation methods include grind and overlay, complete reconstruction and coldin-place recycling.
IFE Role
IFE performed the pavement evaluation for design of the project improvements. Our services included documentation of the existing pavement conditions, exploratory coring and drilling, laboratory testing, and preparation of report with alternative recommendations for pavement rehabilitation. Alternative recommendations were presented for full depth reclamation, grind and overlay and cold in-place recycling.
During construction IFE provided:
• geotechnical consultation
• compaction testing of base and asphalt concrete pavement • batch plant inspection and
• laboratory testing.
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On-Call Professional Geotechnical Engineering & Materials Testing Services Lake Elsinore City Hall Expansion
Client/Reference
City of Hemet
Gus Papagolos
130 South Main Street
Lake Elsinore, CA 92530
(951) 674-3125
[email protected]
Relevance to this Contract
• Geotechnical Engineering
• Subsurface Exploration
• Liquefaction and Seismically
Induced Settlement Analysis
• CBC Default Seismic Design
Parmeter
• Passive and Active/At -Rest
Earth Pressure
• Laboratory Test Results
• Materials Testing and Inspection
Duration
2022-Present
Key Staff
Allen D. Evans, P.E., Project
Manager
Daniel R. Lind, P.G., Principal
Geologist
Floyd Collins, Staff Geologist and
Senior Field Technician
Project Summary
Lake Elsinore City Hall
is located at 103 South
Main Street in the
Historic Downtown Main
Street area of Lake
Elsinore, CA. The
proposed project
consists of a new 3-level
building addition to the
existing Lake Elsinore City Hall facility. The new building will occupy approximately 14,000 square feet in plan view. It will be a steel-frame structure with shallow continuous and isolated spread footings.
IFE Role
IFE was retained by the City to conduct a geotechnical investigation for the purpose of developing geotechnical engineering recommendations for project design and construction. Our services included engineering geology review, subsurface exploration, laboratory testing and report preparation. The geotechnical engineering report addressed; allowable soil bearing pressure, CBC default seismic design parameter, passive and active/at-rest earth pressure, soil liquefaction and seismically-induced settlement and laboratory test results.
We are currently performing materials testing and inspection during construction of the new facility.
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Proposal for City of Hemet
On-Call Professional Geotechnical Engineering & Materials Testing Services City of Menifee Peacock Neighborhood Resurfacing Project Before After
Client/Reference
City of Menifee
Diego Guillen
29844 Haun Road
Menifee, CA 92586
(951) 723-3755
[email protected]
Relevance to this Contract
• Pavement evaluation
• Exploratory coring and drilling
• Compaction testing
• Batch plant inspection
• Laboratory testing
Start Date /Completion Date
5/2021-5/2022
Key Staff
Allen Evans, GE, Project Manager
Floyd Collins, Staff Geologist
Jeremiah Upson, Senior Materials
Testing Technician
Jose Jimenez, Batch Plant
Sampling and Testing
Project Summary
The Peacock Neighborhood occupies approximately 36 acres with 10 paved streets and cul-de-sacs. The project included rehabilitation of existing streets with grind and overlay, and complete reconstruction in some areas. ADA curb ramps were improved to current standards.
IFE Role
IFE performed a pavement investigation for the street rehabilitation, including documentation of the existing pavement conditions, types and extent of pavement distress, summary of existing pavement and aggregate base thickness, laboratory testing, site plan with core locations and alternative recommendations for pavement rehabilitation. Pavement recommendations for each street included alternative methods for full depth reclamation, grind and overlay and cold in-place recycling. IFE provided geotechnical consultation, compaction testing of base and asphalt concrete pavement, batch plant inspection and laboratory testing during construction.
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On-Call Professional Geotechnical Engineering & Materials Testing Services Section II - Personnel Section II - Personnel
Our team is combined of experienced engineers, geologist, inspectors and technicians who understand that timeliness, accuracy, and efficiency are paramount. Key personnel available for on-call professional services are listed below.
Allen Evans will be the project manager and primary point of contact for this contract. Allen is a California-registered geotechnical engineer with more than 40 years of consulting geotechnical engineering experience. Allen is the president of Inland Foundation Engineering and will ensure that company personnel and other resources are dedicated as necessary to complete the City of Hemet projects on time, within budget and to the satisfaction of the City.
Daniel Lind is IFE’s principal engineering geologist and will provide any necessary geologic consulting support for this contract. Dan is a California-registered professional geologist and certified engineering geologist and has more than 30 years of experience with public works projects throughout Riverside and San Bernardino counties.
All of our materials testing technicians have a minimum of 10 years experience and are qualified to perform the required testing services needed for the City’s capital improvement projects.
Following are materials testing technicians to be assigned to City of Hemet projects, their years of experience and most recent project.
Ralph Williams - 15 years of experience. Lead materials testing technician San Jacinto Unified School District, Park Hill Elementary School Parking Lot Rehabilitation project.
Ernesto Valenzuela – 13 years of experience. Senior materials testing technician for City of Perris, Citywide Pedestrian Street Improvement Project.
Scott Ferguson - 20 years of experience. Senior materials testing technician on the Palm Springs MDP Line 41 for Riverside County Flood Control and Water Conservation District.
Jeremiah Upson – 20 years of experience. Senior materials testing technician on the San Jacinto Valley Raw Water Conveyance Facility project for Eastern Municipal Water District.
Floyd Collins – 35 years of experience. Lead inspector and materials testing technician on the Portello Basin/San Jacinto River Bed Debris Removal for Riverside County Flood Control and Water Conservation District.
Shannon Doughty will provide accounting and dispatching support. Shannon has experience with administration of materials testing agreements for public agencies and is especially adept with certified payroll reporting requirements at the Department of Industrial Relations.
Key team resumes follow.
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On-Call Professional Geotechnical Engineering & Materials Testing Services Section II - Personnel Resumes
Allen D. Evans, P.E.
Principal / Project Manager
As principal of Inland Foundation Engineering, Inc., Mr. Evans’ responsibilities include overall management of our offices in San Jacinto and Palm Desert, California. Mr. Evans also serves as project manager for foundation investigations, preliminary soil investigations, slope stability studies, percolation investigations, and other projects associated with geotechnical, and construction engineering.
Mr. Evans has 40 years of engineering and management
experience. He has extensive experience in geotechnical engineering including field exploration, laboratory testing and foundation analysis. Mr. Evans has provided forensic consultation to evaluate causes of failure in geotechnical projects and has developed recommendations for repair of distressed properties. He has managed material testing programs for a number of highway, interchange and bridge projects that were designed and constructed under Caltrans oversight.
Recent Project Experience:
• City of Coachella, 5 New Traffic Signals
• City of Lake Elsinore, La Laguna RV Park and Boat Launch • City of Lake Elsinore, Rosetta Canyon Park
• City of Indian Wells, Bicycle and Pedestrian Bridge at Deep Canyon Channel
• City of Menifee, Peacock Neighborhood Street Evaluation and Rehabilitation Projects • City of Moreno Valley, Cycle 6 ADA Pedestrian Ramp Improvements • City of Rancho Mirage, Gerald Ford and Bob Hope Drive Improvements • City of San Jacinto, Artesia Street Emergency Waterline Replacement Project • City of San Jacinto, Mountain Avenue Evaluation and Pavement Rehabilitation Projects • City of Perris, Citywide Pavement Evaluation and Pavement Rehabilitation Projects • City of Perris, Old Nuevo Road Evaluation and Pavement Rehabilitation Projects • Coachella Valley Water District, Plant 7 Aeration Improvement • Eastern Municipal Water District, 7th Street Emergency Repair • Eastern Municipal Water District, San Jacinto Valley Raw Water Conveyance Facility • Lake Hemet Municipal Water District, Caroline and Rosalie Water Line Replacement • Michael Baker International, Palm Desert Deep Canyon Tennis Club, Street Improvement • Riverside County Economic Development Agency, John J. Benoit Detention Center • Riverside County Flood Control & Water Conservation District, Palm Springs MDP Line 41 Experience
40 + Years
Education:
- B.S. Agricultural Engineering,
University of Idaho, Moscow,
Idaho
- M.S. Civil Engineering,
University of Southern
California, Los Angeles,
California
Professional Registrations:
- CA Geotechnical Engineer,
No. 2060
- CA Civil Engineer, No. 38104
Associations:
- American Society of Civil
Engineers
- California Geotechnical
Engineers Association
- American Council of
Engineering Companies
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On-Call Professional Geotechnical Engineering & Materials Testing Services Section II - Personnel Daniel R. Lind, C.E.G.
Principal Engineering Geologist
Mr. Lind has over 30 years of experience in the geological and geotechnical engineering consulting field. He has managed geologic hazard studies and earthquake fault investigations for projects throughout southern California.
Mr. Lind has served as project geologist on numerous
investigations for CIP projects including, fire and police stations, libraries, street widening/improvement projects and city parks and camp grounds.
Representative Project Experience:
• Camp Ronald McDonald Facility Improvement, Mt. Center • City of Hemet, Police Department Building Expansion
• City of Indian Wells, Deep Canyon Channel Bridge
• City of Hemet, La Laguna RV Park and Boat Launch
• City of Menifee, Fire Station No. 7
• City of Moreno Valley, Cycle 6 ADA Ramp
• City of Moreno Valley, Heacock Crosstown Tie
• City of Perris, Ethanac Road Widening
• City of Perris, I-215 Frontage Road Improvements
• City of Rialto, Announcers Booth, Rialto City Park
• City of San Jacinto, 2021 Street Rehabilitation
• City of San Jacinto, Estudillo Barn Rehabilitation
• City of San Bernardino, Fire Station 226 Reconstruction • Riverside County Transportation Dept., Winchester Widening • Eastern Municipal Water District, San Jacinto Valley Raw Water Conveyance Facility • Riverside County Economic Development Agency, Hemet Regional Center Parking Lot Improvement
Experience
30 + Years
Education:
- M.B.A., University of Redlands
- B.A., Earth Science, University
of Northern Colorado
Professional Registrations:
- CA certified Engineering
Geologist, No. 2451
- CA Professional Geologist, No.
7681
Certifications:
- Site Assessment &
Remediation
- CFR 1910.120 OSHA, 40-
Hour Training, University of
California, Riverside
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On-Call Professional Geotechnical Engineering & Materials Testing Services Section II - Personnel Ralph Williams
Senior Material Testing Technician
Mr. Williams has been a soil testing technician since 2006. As a senior technician, he performs on-site documentation of earthwork and fill compaction achieved during grading operations, verification of stations and elevations, trench backfill, concrete testing -inspection and asphalt concrete pavement testing. His experience includes materials testing for hospitals, schools, street rehabilitation and other capital improvement projects (CIP).
Recent Project Experience:
• Hemet Unified School District, Ramona Elementary School Modernization
• Lake Hemet Municipal Water District, Caroline Avenue Waterline • San Jacinto Unified School District, District Office Modular • San Jacinto Unified School District, Family Engagement Center • San Jacinto Unified School District, Parkhill Parking Lot Improvement
• Soboba Band of Luiseno Indians, Sovovatum Village
Floyd Collins
Senior Materials Testing Technician
Mr. Collins has over 35 years of experience as a staff geologist, special inspector and senior materials testing technician. Mr. Collins performs on-site documentation of overexcavations and fill compaction during grading operations. His experience includes numerous city and county projects, school projects, residential, industrial and commercial grading projects, and municipal projects including reservoirs and pipelines. Mr. Collins also performs reinforced concrete and masonry inspection.
Recent Project Experience:
• City of Menifee, Peacock Neighborhood Pavement Evaluation and Rehabilitation Projects
• City of Perris, Citywide Pavement Evaluation and Rehabilitation • City of Rancho Mirage, Gerald Ford and Bob Hope Drives Intersection Improvement
• City of San Jacinto, Citywide Pavement Evaluation and Rehabilitation
• City of San Jacinto, Esplanade Avenue Street Improvements • Riverside County Economic Development
Agency, John J. Benoit Detention Center
Certifications:
ACI No. 0161486
- ACI Concrete Field
ICC No. 8055681
- ICC Soil
Caltrans
- Concrete Field
Nuclear Gauge Safety and
Training
Hazmat
Coachella Valley Dust Control
Education:
Diploma – Victor Valley High
School, Victorville, CA
Certifications:
ACI No. 00963356
- ACI Concrete Field
- ACI Masonry
Laboratory
- ACI Masonry Field
- ACI Aggregate Base
Testing
ICC No. 843062
- ICC Reinforced Concrete
- ICC Masonry
Caltrans
- Concrete Field
- Density Testing
Confined Space Training
Nuclear Gauge Safety and
Training
Education:
BS – Geology, San Diego
University
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On-Call Professional Geotechnical Engineering & Materials Testing Services Section II - Personnel Scott Ferguson
Senior Materials Testing Technician
Mr. Ferguson has been a materials testing and laboratory testing technician since 2006. As a senior materials testing technician Mr.
Ferguson performs on-site documentation of fill compaction achieved during grading operations. His soil testing experience includes mass grading, sewer, storm drain and utility trenches, street improvements and airport projects. He has provided extensive testing for Southern California Edison and San Diego Gas & Electric transmission lines.
Representative Project Experience:
• KOAR Apartment Complex, Palm Springs
• San Jacinto Valley Academy, San Jacinto
• Southern California Edison, Underground Transmission Lines throughout Southern California
• San Diego Gas and Electric, Cleveland National Forest • City of Murietta, Various Street Improvements
• City of San Jacinto 2021 Street Rehabilitation Project • City of Menifee, Peacock Neighborhood Pavement Rehabilitation • Riverside County Flood Control, Palm Springs MDP Line 4 Ernesto Valenzuela
Senior Soil Technician and ACI Field Technician
Mr. Valenzuela has been a material testing technician since 2010. As a senior technician, he performs on-site documentation of earthwork and fill compaction achieved during grading operations. He has worked on numerous city improvement projects including street rehabilitation with sidewalks and ADA ramps and water and sewer pipeline backfill projects. He is currently our senior on-site technician during construction of the HUSD Ramona Elementary School modernization project in Hemet.
Recent Project Experience:
• Camp Ronald McDonald, Facility Upgrade, Mountain Center Project
• Hemet Unified School District, Little Lake Elementary School Modernization
• Eastern Municipal Water District, SJVRWCF Project
• Riverside County Facilities Fire Station No. 77
• Deep Canyon Tennis Club Street Rehabilitation Project Certifications:
ACI No. 02177900
- ACI Concrete Field
Caltrans
- Concrete Field
Nuclear Gauge Safety and
Training
Education:
Diploma – West Valley High
School, Hemet, CA
Certifications:
ACI No. 01648009
- ACI Concrete Field
ICC No. 8061213
- ICC Soils
Caltrans
- Concrete Field
Nuclear Gauge Safety and
Training
Hazmat Certification
Coachella Valley Dust Control
Education:
Diploma – Bell High School
Bell, California
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On-Call Professional Geotechnical Engineering & Materials Testing Services Section II - Personnel Jeremiah Upson
Senior Materials Testing Technician
Mr. Upson has been a soils and materials testing technician with IFE since 2005. Jeremiah serves as our lead materials testing technician on large-scale public works and educational construction projects. He is proficient at plan reading and project oversight. Currently he is the senior soil technician for the EMWD San Jacinto Valley RWCF.
Jeremiah was also our senior soil technician for the EMWD Temecula Valley RWRF project, the EMWD I-215 and Placentia Avenue Interchange project and the HUSD Winchester Elementary School Modernization project.
Recent Project Experience:
• City of Hemet, Acacia Avenue Reconstruction, Hemet
• City of Lake Elsinore, Rosetta Canyon Park, Lake Elsinore • City of San Jacinto, Esplanade Avenue Reconstruction, San Jacinto • City of San Jacinto, Hewitt Street Widening, San Jacinto • Eastern Municipal Water District, I-215 and Placentia Avenue Interchange Sewer and Water Lines Relocation, Perris
• Eastern Municipal Water District TVRWRF 23 MGD Expansion Project, Temecula • Eastern Municipal Water District, SJVRWCF Project
• Hemet USD, Winchester Elementary Campus Modernization, Winchester Matthew V. Evans
Laboratory Supervisor, Senior Field Technician, Radiation Safety Officer Mr. Evans has over 15 years of experience as a soils and construction materials technician. He also works as a senior laboratory technician, coordinating testing and reporting to clients. His background includes various soils and construction materials testing procedures defined by AASHTO, ASTM, and Caltrans.
Recent Project Experience;
• Anza Electric Co-op, New Addition Project
• Ardurra Group, EMWD Mission Canyon II Booster Pump Station • City of San Jacinto, Cottonwood Avenue Rehabilitation • City of San Jacinto, Shaver Avenue Rehabilitation
• Eastern Municipal Water District, SJVRWCF Project
• Forest Home Christian Camp Expansion Project
• Hemet USD Ramona Elementary School Modernization
• Hemet USD 2023 Summer Modulars
• San Jacinto USD Park Hill Parking Lot Improvement Project • San Jacinto USD Family Engagement Center
Certifications:
ACI No. 1271639
- ACI Concrete Field
Caltrans
- Concrete Field
Nuclear Gauge Safety and
Training
Education:
Diploma – San Jacinto High
School, San Jacinto, CA
Certifications:
ACI No. 00023072
- ACI Aggregate Level 1
Caltrans
- HMA Level 1
- Soil/Aggregate
Nuclear Gauge Safety and
Training
Radiation Safety Officer
Education:
Diploma – Orangewood High
School, Redlands, CA
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Statement of Qualifications
Proposal For
CITY OF HEMET
On-Call Professional Geotechnical Engineering And
Materials Testing Services
Prepared by: Prepared for:
Inland Foundation Engineering, Inc. City of Hemet
1310 S. Santa Fe Avenue 445 E. Florida Avenue
San Jacinto, California 92583 Hemet, California 92543
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On-Call Professional Geotechnical Engineering & Materials Testing Services Section III – Fee Schedule
Section III – Fee Schedule
Schedule Rates. Most of our clients are public agencies whose projects require the payment of prevailing wages to classified employees. As such, we have a solid understanding of current state and federal prevailing wage laws and routinely process and provide certified payroll for our projects. We are registered with the state Department of Industrial Relations and are familiar with their on-line certified payroll posting process.
As our services are required, the project and the site will be reviewed and a formal written proposal will be prepared using the following fee schedule.
Inland Foundation Engineering Abbreviated Fee Schedule
For January 2024 through June 30, 2026
*Services are subject to payment of prevailing wages which are determined annually by the California Department of Industrial Relations. The staff engineer / geologist, field technician and construction inspector rates listed above are prorated to include future revisions of prevailing wage rates as revised by the California Department of Industrial Relations.
Position Rate
Principal Engineer / Geologist $200.00/hr.
Project Engineer / Geologist $180.00/hr.
Staff Engineer / Geologist – Prevailing Wage* $155.00/hr.
Staff Engineer / Geologist – Non-prevailing Wage $110.00/hr.
Construction Inspector/ Materials Testing Technician – Prevailing Wage* $155.00/hr.
Construction Inspector/ Materials Testing Technician – Non-Prevailing Wage $85.00/hr.
Field Technician – Prevailing Wage* $155.00/hr.
Field Technician – Non-prevailing Wage $85.00/hr.
Laboratory Technician $90.00/hr.
Drafting $85.00/hr.
Clerical $85.00/hr.
Laboratory and Equipment Charges Rates
Asphalt Concrete Bitumen Content (ASTM D6307, CTM 382) $125.00 ea.
Asphalt Concrete Hveem Maximum Density (CTM 304, 308) $180.00 ea.
Compressive Strength, Concrete (ASTM C39) (samples cured and/or tested) $25.00 ea.
Compressive Strength, Masonry/Grout (ASTM C39) $35.00 ea.
Consolidation (ASTM D2435) $250.00 ea.
Liquid Limit, Plastic Limit and Plasticity Index (ASTM D4318) $150.00 ea.
Optimum Moisture/Maximum Density (ASTM D1557, CTM 216) $180.00 ea.
R-value (ASTM D2844, CTM 301) $250.00 ea.
Sand Equivalent (ASTM D2419, CTM 217) $80.00 ea.
Sieve Analysis – Soil/Aggregate (ASTM D6913/C136, CTM 202) $145.00 ea.
Field Vehicle with Testing Equipment $20.00/hr.
Outside Services (Drilling, Backhoe, Coring, Geophysical Services, etc.) Cost plus 20%
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POINT OF CONTACT:
Mike Parker
Business Development Manager
C| 909.925.7114
O| 909.606.6111 x222
E| [email protected]
CITY OF HEMET
REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL
FOR
ON-CALL PROFESSIONAL GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING
AND MATERIALS TESTING SERVICES
SUBMITTED BY:
Koury Engineering & Testing, Inc.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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COVER LETTER
TAB B
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23-1973 Koury Engineering and Testing, Inc. (909) 606-6111 www.kouryengineering.com Chino page 4
Candace Sunds December 18, 2023
City of Hemet
445 E. Florida Ave
Hemet, California
SUBJECT: Response to Request for Proposal
For On-Call Professional Geotechnical Engineering and Materials Testing Services (Koury Proposal No. 23-1973)
Dear Ms. Sunds:
Koury Engineering & Testing, Inc. (Koury) appreciates the opportunity to present this proposal to the City of Hemet (“City“) for On-Call Professional Geotechnical Engineering and Materials Testing Services. Our goal is to provide the City with highly experienced and qualified engineering and support staff and our in-house laboratory capabilities to ensure that the City’s required quality assurance goals are met.
We have experience with the public street, water, sewer, storm drain, and other various Capital Improvement projects funded Federally or by the State. Our local knowledge will enable us to provide the City with proactive solutions and promptly meet all project requirements. We have previously held contracts with all of the following municipalities:
Our proposed team includes Koury’s experienced Registered Civil and Geotechnical Engineers staff and inspectors who hold multiple certifications and have hands-on knowledge of local soils and geological conditions.
Koury is licensed and approved as a geotechnical and construction materials testing laboratory by several oversight agencies, including AASHTO, AMRL, ACI, ACE, CCRL, DSA, ICC, MTA, OSHPD, the City of Los Angeles, the County of Los Angeles, and Caltrans.
BUDGET CONTROL
Koury uses SalesforceTM customer relationship management (CRM) software to track all projects. As your project starts, SalesforceTM enables our team to follow all the stages of your project. This allows our project managers to track the available budget in alignment with the remaining schedule. Our project managers review their project budget and schedule status weekly to ensure that everything is on track and address any anomalies as they arise.
Koury presents an itemized budget summary on a monthly basis with their invoices, ensuring complete visibility on the project’s testing and inspection budget. The project manager will notify the City on any discrepancies, and will alert the appropriate representative when we are within 25%, 50% and 75% of the original allocated budget.
City of Pomona
City of Corona
City of Santa Monica
OC Sanitation District
County of San Bernardino
Caltrans District 12
City of Brea
City of Anaheim
City of Bell
County of Los Angeles
Port of Long Beach
City of Newport Beach
COVER LETTER
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CLOSURE
After review of the scope of services listed in the RFP, we are confident we have the qualified personnel and resources necessary to accomplish the required services, and that you will be pleased with our professional approach, project experience, quality control procedures, and desire to provide cost effective service.
Koury confirms that all elements of the RFP have been reviewed and understood. We confirm that we can provide, at a minimum, preparation of geotechnical investigations, preparing design recommendations based upon field investigations and testing, and materials testing. Koury is willing to enter into a contract under the terms and conditions prescribed by the City of Hemet Professional Services Agreement.
Koury acknowledges that we have received addendas 1 thorugh 6 and all addedas have been incorporated into our response.
Koury’s main facility and corporate office is located at 5711 Schaefer Ave, in Chino. Mike Parker, Business Development Manager for Koury Engineering & Testing, Inc., is authorized to negotiate and execute an agreement with the City on behalf of Koury. He may be reached by phone at (909) 925-7114 or via email at [email protected].
Best Regards,
KOURY ENGINEERING, INC.
Mike Parker, Business Development Manager
DIR#1000007497
COVER LETTER (cont.)
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EXCEPTIONS
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EXCEPTIONS
Koury Engineering & Testing, Inc. concurs with any and all provisions contained in the Agreement that was provided as Professional Services Agreement provided in Addenda Nos. 2 with no exceptions. - REMAINDER OF PAGE LEFT INTENTIONALLY BLANK -
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TAB C
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FIRM INFORMATION
Koury Engineering & Testing, Inc. (Koury) has provided quality assurance and quality control services since 1992. We are a Woman Owned Business focused on geotechnical engineering, construction inspection, and materials testing, serving clients throughout Southern California. Koury has taken pride in its reputation for quality, reliability, and expertise as a family-owned service provider with the in-house resources to meet your most complex construction needs.
Koury Engineering & Testing, Inc. offers a broad range of services in geotechnical, seismic engineering, and inspection and material testing. These wide range of services helps our company assist you from project inception to completion. This includes facility siting, evaluation and selection, geotechnical design, construction monitoring, resource evaluation and development, and geotechnical material testing.
Koury operates a laboratory located in Chino with satellite offices located in San Bernardino and Ontario.
We are licensed and approved as a geotechnical and construction materials testing lab by several oversight agencies. Koury maintains clients and contracts in private development, schools, hospitals, municipalities and transportation projects. Having diversified experience and capability of services creates a stable foundation for the company and its long term growth.
Authorized Representative: Mike Parker, Business Development Manager 5711 Schaefer Ave, Chino, CA 91710
Office: (909) 606-6111 Cell: (909) 925-7114
email: [email protected].
Agency Certifications and Approvals
AASHTO
AMRL
ACI
ACE
Caltrans
CCRL
DSA (LEA No. 146)
ICC
MTA
OSHPD
City of Los Angeles
County of Los Angeles
County of San Diego
Koury Engineering & Testing, Inc.
Address:
5711 Schaefer Ave
Chino, CA 91710
Phone Number:
(909) 606-6111
Fax Number:
(909) 606-6555
Website:
www.kouryengineering.com
Type of Business Structure:
S Corporation, Incorporated in CA
Year Incorporated: 1992 (30 years)
Federal Tax ID: 95-47994329
DIR # : 1000007497
DSA - LEA #146
Point of Contact:
Mike Parker,
Business Development Manager
E| [email protected]
C| (909) 925-7114
O| (909) 606-6111 x222
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23-1973 Koury Engineering and Testing, Inc. (909) 606-6111 www.kouryengineering.com Chino page 10 Client Name: City of Corona
Contact: Moses Cortez, Parks Superintendent | (951) 739-7947 | [email protected] Address: 915 N Mckinley Street, Corona, CA 92879
Project Dates: Dec 2020 - Jan 2020
Location & Size: Corona, CA $ | 5,900.00
Project Description: Butterfield Park Lighting Borings SI Previously provided a geotechnical report for Parking Lot Improvements at Butterfield Park. Renovation of deteriorated paved parking lot; addition of 77 new parking stalls, Addition of Parking Lot Lighting.
Description of Service: Koury performed additional borings to accommodate the changes and provided a geotechnical report of a similar nature to the previous one we submitted to the City back in 2016.
Client Name: City of Moreno Valley
Contact: Eddy Davalos, Project Manager | (951) 578-0163 | [email protected] Address: 14177 Fredrick Street, Moreno Valley, CA
Project Dates: Dec 2022 - On-going
Location & Size: Moreno Valley, CA | $ 236,700.00
Project Description: Citywide Pavement Rehabilitation Arterial and Collector Streets This project provides pavement rehabilitation and preservation for approximately 67 arterial and collector street segments throughout the City. The work includes the reconstruction of a number of access ramps within repaving limits; localized pavement repairs; application of Type 2 slurry seal; removal and replacement of asphalt pavement surfaces; installation of permanent traffic video detectors; and reestablishment of traffic striping and signs.
Description of Service: Koury provided Geotechnical Monitoring and Testing Services to the City. Oversaw the geotechnical aspects of the project consisted of grading, utility trench backfill, base material compaction, and asphalt concrete paving.
Client Name: City of San Bernardino
Contact: Saba Engineer, Principal Civil Engineer | (909) 384-5284 | [email protected] Address: 300 North “D” Street, 3rd floor, San Bernardino, CA 92418 Project Dates: Aug 2021 - Sept 2021
Location & Size: San Bernardino, CA | $ 10,050.00
Project Description: Provide Asphalt Coring and Pavement Design Recommendations This project included determining the thickness of the existing asphalt pavement, the condition, thickness, and type of any underlying base materials for fifteen different areas throughout the city.
Description of Service: Our scope included coring, obtaining soil samples for ‘R’ Value testing, and some traffic control. We provided pavement design recommendations.
REFERENCES
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23-1973 Koury Engineering and Testing, Inc. (909) 606-6111 www.kouryengineering.com Chino page 11 PROJECTS:
Border Street Curb Gutter Asphalt Replacement
Weirick Road Paving
Ridgeview Terrace Paving
Butterfield Park Lighting
Various Concrete CIP Inspections
Home Gardens Well Collection
West Rincon St. Reclaimed Waterline Extension PH II
Stadium Turf Replacement
Asphalt at Magnolia and Fullerton
City Hall Demonstration Garden
Desalter Generator
Butterfield Park Pre Manufactured Building
Terra Drive French Drainage System
Citrus Park
West Rincon St. Reclaimed Waterline Extension
Lincoln Park - Parking Lot Expansion
Wells 32 and 33 Drainage
Concrete Spot Repair
Corporation Yard Sidewalk, Curb and Gutter
DWP Headquarters - Corona Fire Department Tennant Improvement Percolation Pond Access Road
OUR SCOPE:
Koury provided On-Call Special Inspection, Material Testing and Geotechnical Engineering Services to the City.
Our work with the City of Corona consisted of observation and testing for both soils and materials. This included compaction during grading operations, including removal and re-compaction of fills documented removal areas and depths; performed required soil laboratory tests on retained samples from on-site and imported materials for fill placement as needed for the soils report/project; reviewed mix design for concrete; observed and inspected, sampled and tested structural concrete placed at the project site including the placement of reinforcing steel. Projects include but are not limited to:
ON-CALL CITY OF CORONA
Client:
City of Corona
Dates:
2014- 2020
Contract Amount:
$600,637
Contact:
Moses Cortez, Parks
Superintendent
951.739.7947
951.830.0906
moses.cortez@
coronaca.gov
PROJECT EXPERIENCE
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23-1973 Koury Engineering and Testing, Inc. (909) 606-6111 www.kouryengineering.com Chino page 12 PROJECT DESCRIPTION AND SCOPE:
Koury provided Special Inspection and Material Testing Services to the City for the restoration of the City Hall Tower. The City Hall building was constructed in 1932 and originally housed most of the city government, including the City Council, police department and the public library. The scope of work includes interior tenant improvements such as open and closed administrative spaces and restrooms, as well as MEFP and elevator system upgrades. The goal of this project was to make the tower safer, our contribution to this included material identification, reinforcing bar welding, post-installed anchors, high stregth bolting, concrete cylinder testing, and various other testing and inspections.
CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS
CITY HALL TOWER REHABILITATION
Client:
City of Beverly Hills
Dates:
2021-2022
Contract Amount:
$242,275.00
Contact:
Mandana Motahari
310.288.2866
mmotahari@beverlyhills.
org
PROJECT DESCRIPTION AND SCOPE:
Koury provided Geotechnical Monitoring and Testing Services to the City. This project provides pavement rehabilitation and preservation for approximately 67 arterial and collector street segments throughout the City. The work includes the reconstruction of a number of access ramps within repaving limits; localized pavement repairs; application of Type 2 slurry seal; removal and replacement of asphalt pavement surfaces; installation of permanent traffic video detectors; and reestablishment of traffic striping and signs.
CITYWIDE PAVEMENT
REHABILITATION
ARTERIAL AND COLLECTOR STREETS
Client:
City of Moreno Valley
Dates:
2022 - Active
Contract Amount:
$236,700.00
Contact:
Eddy Davalos
951.578.0163
edavalos@vandkconsultants.
com
PROJECT EXPERIENCE (cont.)
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23-1973 Koury Engineering and Testing, Inc. (909) 606-6111 www.kouryengineering.com Chino page 13 Hillside Avenue II, Norco, CA
The general items of work to be done hereunder consist of roadway widening, curb ramps, curb and gutter, rolled curb, catch basins, striping and other improvements on Hillside Avenue from First Street to Second Street to the satisfaction and acceptance of the City Engineer
Provided compaction testing and material testing. Contract Value $20,000.00 Norco Hills Road - Street Improvement, Norco, CA
Norco Hills Road from Hidden Valley Parkway to Parkview Drive. The Project required, mill and overlay, slurry seal, curb ramps, striping, signal loops and other improvements to the satisfaction and acceptance of the City Engineer Provided compaction testing and material testing. Contract Value $27,000.00 Sierra Avenue Pavement Rehabilitation, Norco, CA
Street rehab on Sierra Ave from Sixth Street to Detroit Street. The Project required, mill and overlay, slurry seal, curb ramps, striping, signal loops and other improvements to the satisfaction and acceptance of the City Engineer Provided compaction testing and material testing. Contract Value $5,000.00 City of Chino Hills - Mystic Canyon Drive Rehabilitation Street rehab on Butterfield Ranch Road to Shady View Drive, Chino Hills, CA. The Project required, mill and overlay, slurry seal, curb ramps, striping, signal loops and other improvements to the satisfaction and acceptance of the City Engineer Provided compaction testing of CAB base and asphalt. Contract Value $5,000.00 Calle San Marcos & Eagle Canyon Drive Pavement Rehabilitation, Chino, CA
Street rehab on Calle San Marcos and Eagle Canyon Drive From Grand Ave. to Wandering Ridge Dr. The Project required, mill and overlay, slurry seal, curb ramps, striping, signal loops and other improvements to the satisfaction and acceptance of the City Engineer
Provided compaction testing of base and asphalt. Contract Value $10,000.00 ONYX PAVING CO., INC.
Client:
Onyx Paving Co.
Dates:
2019-2022
Contract Amount:
$75,000.00
Contact:
Vivian Tran, PM
[email protected]
(626) 534-1765
Justin Kirschner, PM
[email protected]
(714) 402-0904
Thomas Dietz PM
[email protected]
(714) 833-0403
PROJECT EXPERIENCE (cont.)
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SECTION II: PERSONNEL
TAB D
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23-1973 Koury Engineering and Testing, Inc. (909) 606-6111 www.kouryengineering.com Chino page 15 Armen Gaprelian, P.E., G.E.
Project Oversight &
Materials Testing Overview
Engineering Manager
Shaofu (Mac) Chen, CEG, PE
Engineering Geologist
Project Engineer
Manual Baeza
Project Coordinator/Dispatch
Test Results QA
Pickup Drivers
Technicians
Engineers
Geologist
Laboratory
Geotechnical Engineer
Jacques B. Roy, P.E. G.E.
Geotechnical Principal-in-Charge
Michael Carrillo
First point of contact
for the City
Project Manager
Albert Buffet, P.G.
Professional Geologist
Staff Geologist
Vance Olsen
Laboratory Manager
Mike Parker
Business Development
Manager
Client Representative
Materials (Multi Licensed)
William (Bill) Bray, Alfred Garcia,
Jaimie Farley, Todd Hainsworth,
Denny Kong, Jose Perez, Michael
Rothamel
Soils Inspectors
Carlos Garcia, Matthew Landin,
Ashley Moore
Lead Inspectors
Michele Shams
CEO & President
Dave Menefee
COO & Sr. Vice President
Dave Quesada
Chief Strategy Officer
Principles
PROJECT TEAM
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23-1973 Koury Engineering and Testing, Inc. (909) 606-6111 www.kouryengineering.com Chino page 16 Staffing Commitments
We have over 90 inspectors in the field daily, on average, with the ability to double our current workload. We have an incredible dispatch team that is capable of matching experienced inspectors and providing experienced testing professionals for several large and complex projects under construction over the next 12-24 months.
Our management staff and engineers are 75% available for the next 12-24 months. Our office personnel are expected 100% available for the City at all times during this contract.
Our team understands construction is dynamic and has procedures to accommodate urgent and last-minute requests. Should we be selected, we anticipate completing all tasks following the project schedule. Through our staffing management and the large pool of inspectors and technicians, we will be able to fulfill all of the City’s requirements.
Key Personnel Project Role
Workload
Current Available
Mike Parker Client Representative 40% 60%
Michael Carrillo Engineering & Technical Director 50% 50% Armen Gaprelian, P.E., G.E. Lab Managing Engineer 60% 40% Jacques B. Roy, P.E., G.E. Principal Geotechnical Engineer 50% 50% Shaofu (Mac) Chen, CEG, PE Engineering Geologist 30% 70% Albert Buffet, P.G. Professional Geologist N/A 100%
Vance Olsen Laboratory Manager 50% 50%
Manuel Baeza Project Coordinator/Dispatch N/A 100%
Soils Technicians Field Staff N/A 100%
Deputy Inspectors Field Staff N/A 100%
We understand the need to deliver projects on time and the cost of standby equipment on site. Koury’s large base of professionals allows us to be responsive to client requests and to complete all project tasks according to schedule. Our present and the expected workload is such that there are more than a sufficient number of personnel that can be assigned to complete services for any size project. We have a pool of highly qualified inspectors who have 100% availability to select from once the project begins. Our backlog for our staff is at 50 percent of current capacity, and we have the resources to double our active dispatch log. We assign inspectors and a professional team capable of covering the complete scope of work, quality assurance, and geotechnical inspections.
PROJECT TEAM AVAILABILITY
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23-1973 Koury Engineering and Testing, Inc. (909) 606-6111 www.kouryengineering.com Chino page 17 Years of Experience:
33+
Education:
San Bernardino Valley
College
Registrations/Certs:
ACI Certified Technician
ACI Certified Trainer
ICC Structural Masonry
Special Inspector (exp.
03/25)
ICC Soils Special
Inspector (exp. 03/25)
ICC Reinforced Concrete
Special Inspector (exp.
03/25)
ASTM Certified C1064,
C172, C143, C138, C231,
C173 & C31
CPN/Troxler Nuclear
Gauge Certification
Radiation Safety Officer
Mr. Michael Carrillo has over 33 years of experience in soils and materials testing for various types of projects and has been a field supervisor/manager for over 21 years. As an Engineering & Technical Director, Mr. Carrillo brings extensive experience as a field supervisor managing QA/QC for large, complex construction projects, in both heavy civil and commercial environments. He also has hands-on experience as a field technician and deputy inspector. Mr. Carrillo is responsible for managing the operations department and field personnel to provide quality customer service. His duties include monitoring projects to ensure adequate inspection and testing personnel are provided, materials are sampled as required for quantity, and providing oversight and assurances of the integrity of field personnel and quality control procedures. He also makes on-site visits to guarantee adherence to industry standards and proper operating procedures by field personnel.
MICHAEL CARRILLO
Engineering & Technical Director
PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
PROJECT EXPERIENCE
City of Santa Fe Springs | Soils Investigation Streets for Soils Analysis | Santa Fe Springs, CA
Project Manager
Responsible for overall review of project inspection and testing services that included observation of trench backfilling around newly constructed primary sludge thickening facilities and compaction testing of soils.
On-Call Contract for Consulting Sevices - City of Beverly Hills | Beverly Gardens Restroom | World On Its Hind Legs Art Piece Burton Way Median Senior Project Manager
Responsible for Quality Assurance Inspections. Geotechnical and Seismic Engineering, Construction Inpsection and Materials Testing Services.
Orange County Sanitation District - P2-110 | Consolidated Demolition and Utility Improvements - Huntington Beach, CA | Newport Force Main Rehabilitation Project Senior Project Manager
Soils Investigation - responsible for overall review of project inspection and testing services that included observation of trench backfilling around newly constructed primary sludge thickening facilities and compaction testing of soils. 200 N Center Street |Soils Investigation | Los Angeles, CA Project Manager
Project engineer for the geotechnical study that included field exploration borings, cone penetration tests (CPTs), Boring Clearance utilizing geophysical methods, field services, utility notification and logging, laboratory testing, engineering analyses and final geotechnical report.
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23-1973 Koury Engineering and Testing, Inc. (909) 606-6111 www.kouryengineering.com Chino page 18 Mr. Gaprelian has over twenty-five years of experience as an engineering consultant.
He acts as a Project Engineering Consultant for our company reviewing tests and documentation for various municipalities and school districts. For the past 15 years, Mr.
Gaprelian has been directly involved with managing and overseeing the engineering as well as the construction phases of the various projects he has managed, including many DSA projects. He acts as a project engineer, overseeing all testing and inspection of materials in our multi-certified laboratory.
PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
City of Corona:
Border Street Curb Gutter Asphalt Replacement Project
Weirick Road Paving
Ridgeview Terrace Paving
Butterfield Park Lighting & Site Improvements
Armen acted as the project engineer, overseeing testing and inspection of materials preformed in our multi-certified laboratory.
Hillside Avenue, Norco, CA
Armen acted as the project engineer, overseeing testing and inspection of materials preformed in our multi-certified laboratory.
University of California Riverside
Armen acted as the project engineer, overseeing testing and inspection of materials preformed in our multi-certified laboratory for the following projects:
Student Success Center | 2019
Barn Expansion Project | 2019
Sports Event Center | 2019
Los Angeles Community College District
Armen acted as the project engineer, overseeing testing and inspection of materials preformed in our multi-certified laboratory for the following projects:
Football Field and Northwest Area Storm Water Implementations | 2020 Southeast Hall SI | 2020 & Sports Event Center | 2019
East Los Angeles College | Storm Water Implementation Projects Los Angeles, CA
Armen acted as the project engineer, overseeing testing and inspection of materials preformed in our multi-certified laboratory.
Years of Experience: 25+
Education:
Civil Engineering –
Majoring on Geotechnical
Engineering and
Construction Management,
University of New South
Wales, Sydney, Australia,
1993.
M.S. Geotechnical
Engineering, University of
New South Wales, Sydney,
Australia, 1996.
Registrations/
Certifications:
Professional Civil Engineer
No. C 61053, California
Professional Geotechnical
Engineer No. GE 2668,
California
ARMEN GAPRELIAN
Principal Material Engineer
PROJECT EXPERIENCE
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23-1973 Koury Engineering and Testing, Inc. (909) 606-6111 www.kouryengineering.com Chino page 19 City of Corona:
Border Street Curb Gutter Asphalt Replacement Project
Weirick Road Paving
Ridgeview Terrace Paving
Geotechnical Engineer - Mr. Roy performed quality assurance for field construction, assigned and supervised laboratory testing, performed project management, cost estimating and supervised investigation.
Hillside Avenue, Norco, CA
Geotechnical Engineer - Mr. Roy performed quality assurance for field work, assigned and supervised laboratory testing, performed project management.
City of Chino Hills, Mystic Canyon Drive Rehabilitation Geotechnical Engineer - Mr. Roy performed quality assurance for field construction, assigned and supervised laboratory testing, performed project management, cost estimating and supervised investigation for this Street Rehab project.
Southern California Logistics Airport, Runway 12-35 Rehabilitation Reconfigured over 2,000 linear feet of runway and replaceing to current FAA Standards. Geotechnical Engineer - Mr. Roy performed quality assurance for field work, assigned and supervised laboratory testing, performed project management.
City of Santa Monica, Wastewater Main Replacement
Geotechnical Engineer - Project consisted of the removal and replacement of an existing six-inch sewer main, with a new eight-inch sewer main.
Koury supported the City with geotechnical inspection and testing, including compaction testing, pipe zone backfill compaction, trench backfill compaction, asphalt concrete pavement sampling and testing, and concrete pavement sampling and testing.
Years of Experience: 30+
Education:
M.S., Geotechnical
Engineering, University of
British Columbia, Canada,
B.S., Civil Engineering,
University of Sherbrook
Registrations/
Certifications:
Geotechnical Engineer,
2077, California, 1988
(License # 2077)
Civil Engineer, 35386,
California, 1982
(License # 35386)
JACQUES ROY, P.E., G.E.
Principal Geotechnical Engineer
Mr. Roy has more than thirty years of experience in geotechnical and civil engineering. He is a registered Civil and Geotechnical Engineer in California, Colorado, Alaska, and Canada.
He has served as the Engineer-of-Record on more than 500 projects. In addition, Mr. Roy has performed quality assurance for field construction, assigned and supervised laboratory testing, performed project management, cost estimating and supervised investigation and construction. His duties also include reviewing geotechnical reports, transportation studies and computer models; preparing engineering calculation packages; performing difficult studies for foundations, earth retaining structures and ground stabilization; and providing special field observations and monitoring.
PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
PROJECT EXPERIENCE
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23-1973 Koury Engineering and Testing, Inc. (909) 606-6111 www.kouryengineering.com Chino page 20 SHAOFU (MAC) CHEN, CEG, P.E.
Engineering Geologist
PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
PROJECT EXPERIENCE
Mr. Chen has over 25 years of experience. Over 15 years of professional experiences in geotechnical engineering investigations and recommendations for residential and commercial development, school and hospital construction, and public work projects and environmental investigation and contaminated soil and groundwater remediation. Experience in environmental assessment including site characterization and hydrogeologic assessment for sites impacted with contaminants, such as petroleum hydrocarbons, chlorinated chemicals, pesticides, heavy metals, etc. and remedial system design and implementation. Excellent computer skills in application software (SLIDE, EZ-Frisk, Word, Access, Excel, Power Point, CorelDraw, AutoCAD, Photoshop, etc.), programming languages (FORTRAN, JAVA, C/C++, etc.) and operation systems (Windows, Unix, etc.).
Years of Experience: 25+
Education:
Master of Engineering in
Civil Engineering, National
University of Singapore
M.S. Environmental
Geology, East China
Normal University, China
B.S Engineering Geology,
Zhongshan University,
China
Registrations/Certs:
Professional Engineer
(P.E. C76834)
Certified Engineering
Geologist (C.E.G. 2688)
Professional Geologist
(P.G. 8536)
Sierra Avenue Pavement Rehabilitation, Norco, CA
Street rehab on Sierra Ave from Sixth Street to Detroit Street. The Project required, mill and overlay, slurry seal, curb ramps, striping, signal loops and other improvements to the satisfaction and acceptance of the City Engineer.
City of Chino Hills - Mystic Canyon Drive Rehabilitation, Chino, CA Street rehab on Butterfield Ranch Road to Shady View Drive, Chino Hills, CA.
The Project required, mill and overlay, slurry seal, curb ramps, striping, signal loops and other improvements to the satisfaction and acceptance of the City Engineer.
Calle San Marcos & Eagle Canyon Drive Pavement Rehabilitation, Chino, CA
Street rehab on Calle San Marcos and Eagle Canyon Drive From Grand Ave. to Wandering Ridge Dr. The Project required, mill and overlay, slurry seal, curb ramps, striping, signal loops and other improvements to the satisfactio and acceptance of the City Engineer.
City of Whittier, Whittier Greenway Trail Extension East
2.8 Mile extension of the Whittier Greenway Trail, including streetside bike lanes. Mr. Roy performed quality assurance for field construction, assigned and supervised laboratory testing, performed project management, cost estimating and supervised investigation for this project.
City of Downey - Stewart & Gray Road Fiber-Optic Traffic Signal The work to be performed under this Contract consists of: Construction of a fiber optic traffic-signal communication system on Stewart & Gray Road between Old River School Road and Woodruff Avenue consisting of approximately 11,840 linear feet of conduit, cable and associated field elements; Construction or reconstruction of a total of ten curb ramps located at five signalized intersections including two cross-gutters at the Patton Rd. intersection. Provided Caltrans compaction testing, Soils Tech, Concrete testing, and rebar bend and tensile.
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23-1973 Koury Engineering and Testing, Inc. (909) 606-6111 www.kouryengineering.com Chino page 21 ALBERT BUFFET, P.G.
Professional Geologist
Years of Experience: 8+
Education:
Bachelor of Science in
Geology; California State
University - Northridge -
2014
Registrations/
Certifications:
Professional Geologist
(P.G. 10224)
ICC: Soils Special
Inspector
Irvine: Reinforced
Concrete
Los Angeles: Grading
Long Beach: Driven Piles
CTM: 105, 106, 201, 202,
206, 207, 2016, 217, 226,
227, 231
ACI: Field Testing
Technician Grade I
TWIC
Nuclear Gauge Certified:
20152020
20152020 40HR
Mr. Buffet has over 8 years of experience. He has extensive experience of laboratory soils testing and on site geotechnical services and drilling. While on site, he ensures that design drawing and specified building codes are followed. He is a certified nuclear gauge specialist, ICC soils (EC), ACI Field I, ASTM, and CalTrans specialist. Mr. Buffet provides inspection and observation for soils and concrete. He has performed the sampling and testing of materials as required for each specialty and project. Albert is able to perform soil classification, grading, trenching, mixing, paving, coring, environmental testing, and traffic control. Soils Investigations “Conducting drilling operations” staking boring locations, arranging digalert and drill crew, complete field and digital boring logs, perform SPT, CD, and Bulk Samples.
PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
PROJECT EXPERIENCE
City of Santa Monica | Firestation #1
Geotechnical - Soils technician for material observation, and testing during construction of asphalt concrete, and compaction testing of soil and base materials.
City of Beverly Hills | 3rd Street Tour Bus Station and Restrooms Geotechnical - Soils technician for material observation, and testing during construction of asphalt concrete, and compaction testing of soil and base materials.
Port of Long Beach | Harbor Scenic Dr. & Pier J Intersection Improvements Harbor Scenic Dr
Geotechnical - Soils technician for material observation, and testing during construction of asphalt concrete, and compaction testing of soil and base materials.
City of Sante fe Springs | Street Improvements Greenleaf Ave Between Los Nietos Rd and Telegraph Rd
Geotechnical - Soils technician for material observation, and testing during construction of asphalt concrete, and compaction testing of soil for trench backfill.
City of Brea | The Tracks at Brea - Segment 6 Kraemer Blvd. to Surveyor Ave.
Geotechnical - Soils technician for material observation, and testing during construction of asphalt concrete, and compaction testing of soil for trench backfill.
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POINT OF CONTACT:
Mike Parker
Business Development Manager
C| 909.925.7114
O| 909.606.6111 x222
E| [email protected]
CITY OF HEMET
REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL
FOR
ON-CALL PROFESSIONAL GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING
AND MATERIALS TESTING SERVICES
- COST PROPOSALSUBMITTED BY:
Koury Engineering & Testing, Inc.
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23-1973 Koury Engineering and Testing, Inc. (909) 606-6111 www.kouryengineering.com Chino page 2
Candace Sunds December 18, 2023
City of Hemet
445 E. Florida Ave
Hemet, California
SUBJECT: Response to Request for Proposal
For On-Call Professional Geotechnical Engineering and Materials Testing Services (Koury Proposal No. 23-1973)
Dear Ms. Sunds:
Koury Engineering & Testing, Inc. (Koury) appreciates the opportunity to present this proposal to the City of Hemet (“City“) for On-Call Professional Geotechnical Engineering and Materials Testing Services. Our goal is to provide the City with highly experienced and qualified engineering and support staff and our in-house laboratory capabilities to ensure that the City’s required quality assurance goals are met.
We have experience with the public street, water, sewer, storm drain, and other various Capital Improvement projects funded Federally or by the State. Our local knowledge will enable us to provide the City with proactive solutions and promptly meet all project requirements. We have previously held contracts with all of the following municipalities:
Our proposed team includes Koury’s experienced Registered Civil and Geotechnical Engineers staff and inspectors who hold multiple certifications and have hands-on knowledge of local soils and geological conditions.
Koury is licensed and approved as a geotechnical and construction materials testing laboratory by several oversight agencies, including AASHTO, AMRL, ACI, ACE, CCRL, DSA, ICC, MTA, OSHPD, the City of Los Angeles, the County of Los Angeles, and Caltrans.
BUDGET CONTROL
Koury uses SalesforceTM customer relationship management (CRM) software to track all projects. As your project starts, SalesforceTM enables our team to follow all the stages of your project. This allows our project managers to track the available budget in alignment with the remaining schedule. Our project managers review their project budget and schedule status weekly to ensure that everything is on track and address any anomalies as they arise.
Koury presents an itemized budget summary on a monthly basis with their invoices, ensuring complete visibility on the project’s testing and inspection budget. The project manager will notify the City on any discrepancies, and will alert the appropriate representative when we are within 25%, 50% and 75% of the original allocated budget.
City of Pomona
City of Corona
City of Santa Monica
OC Sanitation District
County of San Bernardino
Caltrans District 12
City of Brea
City of Anaheim
City of Bell
County of Los Angeles
Port of Long Beach
City of Newport Beach
COVER LETTER
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CLOSURE
After review of the scope of services listed in the RFP, we are confident we have the qualified personnel and resources necessary to accomplish the required services, and that you will be pleased with our professional approach, project experience, quality control procedures, and desire to provide cost effective service.
Koury confirms that all elements of the RFP have been reviewed and understood. We confirm that we can provide, at a minimum, preparation of geotechnical investigations, preparing design recommendations based upon field investigations and testing, and materials testing. Koury is willing to enter into a contract under the terms and conditions prescribed by the City of Hemet Professional Services Agreement.
Koury acknowledges that we have received addendas 1 thorugh 6 and all addedas have been incorporated into our response.
Koury’s main facility and corporate office is located at 5711 Schaefer Ave, in Chino. Mike Parker, Business Development Manager for Koury Engineering & Testing, Inc., is authorized to negotiate and execute an agreement with the City on behalf of Koury. He may be reached by phone at (909) 925-7114 or via email at [email protected].
Best Regards,
KOURY ENGINEERING, INC.
Mike Parker, Business Development Manager
DIR#1000007497
COVER LETTER (cont.)
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SECTION III: FEE SCHEDULE
TAB E
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23-1973 Koury Engineering and Testing, Inc. (909) 606-6111 www.kouryengineering.com Chino · Gardena page 5 Rates will be adjusted annually on July 1st to reflect increased costs.
MASTER SCHEDULE OF FEES (Prevailing Wage)
Item Description Unit Rate
101 Inspector: Concrete Hourly $ 110.00
102 Inspector: Concrete PT Hourly $ 110.00
103 Inspector: Masonry/Reinforcing Steel Hourly $ 110.00 170 DSA Masonry Inspector Hourly $ 130.00
104 Inspector: Shotcrete Hourly $ 110.00
105 Inspector: CWI/Structural Steel Hourly $ 110.00
106 Inspector: Fireproofing Hourly $ 112.00
107 Inspector: Wood/Nail/Roofing Hourly $ 115.00
108 Inspector: Building/Construction Hourly $ 130.00
109 Inspector: Mechanical Inspector Hourly $ 130.00
172 Electrical Inspector Hourly $ 130.00
173 Plumbing Inspector Hourly $ 130.00
174 Medical Gas Inspector Hourly $ 140.00
110 Inspector: Quality Control Manager Hourly $ 200.00
175 Quality Control Adminstrator Hourly $ 115.00
176 Quality Control Inspector Hourly $ 135.00
111 Inspector: Welder Qualification Hourly $ 150.00
177 Fiber Wrap Inspector Hourly $ 125.00
112 Inspector: Firestop Hourly $ 120.00
113 Inspector: ACI Tech Hourly $ 110.00
114 Inspector: Seismic Resistance Hourly $ 145.00
115 Inspector: Exterior Insulation (EIFS) Hourly $ 200.00 116 Project Inspector Lead Hourly $ 130.00
178 DSA Project Inspector Hourly $ 135.00
179 HCAi Project Inspector Hourly $ 135.00
117 Waterproofing Hourly $ 110.00
180 High Strength Bolting Inspector Hourly $ 110.00
181 AWS/CWI Welding Inspector Hourly $ 110.00
182 Structural Steel Inspector Hourly $ 110.00
183 Public Works Inspector Hourly $ 135.00
184 Public Works Technician Hourly $ 115.00
185 Coating Inspector Hourly $ 135.00
121 Inspector: Concrete Batch Plant Hourly $ 110.00
122 Inspector: Steel Fabrication Shop Hourly $ 110.00
123 Inspector: Glu-Lam/Trusses Hourly $ 200.00
124 Block Fabrication: Tag/Sample Hourly $ 110.00
125 Rebar/Steel Fabrication: Tag/Sample Hourly $ 110.00 126 Inspector: Out of State Fab Shop Hourly $ 135.00
127 Concrete – Precast Shop Hourly $ 135.00
128 Fab Shop Local UT, MT Hourly $ 155.00
137 Schmidt Hammer Hourly $ 195.00
131 Technician: Torque Testing Hourly $ 195.00
130 ON SITE FIELD TECHNICIAN
100 FIELD INSPECTIONS
120 OFF SITE FABRICATION SHOP
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Item Description Unit Rate
132 Technician: Pull Test Hourly $ 195.00
133 Technician: Coring Hourly $ 205.00
134 Technician: Floor Flatness Testing Hourly $ 200.00
135 Technician: Pachometer Survey Hourly $ 195.00
136 Technician: Vapor Moisture Testing Hourly $ 195.00
140 Technician: Assistant Hourly $ 85.00
150 Pre- Construction Meeting Hourly $ 150.00
155 Project Manager Hourly $ 150.00
201 Inspector: Soils Hourly $ 110.00
206 Soils Technician Rough Grading Hourly $ 110.00
207 Soils Engineering Technician Hourly $ 110.00
208 Grading Technician Hourly $ 115.00
202 Inspector: LA Grading Deputy Hourly $ 135.00
203 Lighting Protection System Tests Hourly $ 230.00
204 Electrical Continuity Test Hourly $ 225.00
205 Outsourced Field Support Hourly Quote
301 Non Destructive Testing: UT,PT,MT Hourly $ 155.00
302 Technician: Radiography 1-Man Hourly $ 200.00
303 Crew: Radiography Daily $ 3,200.00
304 Technician: GPR Hourly $ 235.00
305 Technician: Utility Locating Hourly $ 275.00
437 ASTM D4318 Plasticity Index of Soils Sample $ 335.00 438 ASTM D1883 California Bearing Ratio Sample $ 605.00 416 ASTM D2435 Consolidation Sample $ 275.00
439 ASTM D2435 Consolidation with Time Rate Sample $ 335.00 417 ASTM D3080 Direct Shear, Consol&Drained Sample $ 375.00 405 ASTM D4829 Expansion Index of Soils Sample $ 240.00 440 ASTM D2166 Unconfined Comp Strength Sample $ 335.00 441 ASTM D5333 Hydro Collapse Potential Sample $ 240.00 442 ASTM D2050 Tri-Axial Shear Strength Sample $ 470.00 443 ASTM D2937 In-Place Density, Drive Cyl Sample $ 65.00 409 ASTM D2216 Soil Moisture Content by Mass Sample $ 45.00 444 ASTM D698 Maximum Density Std Effort Sample $ 290.00 402 ASTM D1557 Max Density Optimum Moisture A-B Method Sample $ 290.00 402c ASTM D1557 Max Density Optimum Moisture C Method Sample $ 290.00 445 ASTM D2974 Moisture, Ash, Organic Matter Sample $ 110.00 446 ASTM D4972 pH of Soils Sample $ 115.00
406 ASTM D2844 R-Value & Expansive Pressures Sample $ 440.00 403 ASTM D2419 Sand Equivalent Sample $ 170.00
447 ASTM D2434 Const Head Permeability Test Sample $ 470.00 401 ASTM D422 Sieve Analysis of Soil Sample $ 240.00
404 ASTM D1140 Materials Finer than #200 Sample $ 140.00 400 LABORATORY SOILS TESTING
300 NON DESTRUCTIVE TESTING
200 FIELD SOILS INSPECTIONS
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Item Description Unit Rate
401h ASTM D422 Hydrometer Anaylsis Sample $ 335.00
448 ASTM D854 Specific Gravity of Soils Sample $ 265.00 449 ASTM D4546 Swell Potential Sample $ 240.00
452 ASTM D4943 Shrinkage Factor by Resin Sample $ 260.00 453 ASTM D558 Soil-Cement Maximum Density Sample $ 375.00 455 ASTM D559 Soil Cement Sample Preparation Sample $ 140.00 408 ASTM D1633 Compression Test Soil Cement Sample $ 110.00 454 AASHTO T100 Specific Gravity of Soils Sample $ 275.00 411 Corrosivity- C Series Sample Quote
414 Ash Content Sample Quote
421 Check Point Sample Quote
425 Investigation Series Sample Quote
426 Prado Bulk Sample Quote
428 Fall of Potential Test Sample Quote
410 ASTM D2726 Core Density (SSD) Sample $ 65.00
461 ASTM D1188 Core Density Parafilm Coated Sample $ 75.00 407 ASTM D6926 Lab Max Density Marshall Sample $ 335.00 412 ASTM D6927 Marshal Stability and Flow Sample $ 440.00 462 ASTM D1561 LTMD Kneading Compactor Sample $ 335.00
463 ASTM D1560 Hveem Stability and Density Sample $ 440.00 435 ASTM D1560 Hveem Stability Sample $ 305.00
464 ASTM D6307 Ignition Oven Calibration Sample $ 405.00 465 ASTM D2041 Maximum Theoretical Density Sample $ 265.00 436 Asphalt Content/Gradation Sample $ 255.00
466 ASTM D6307 Asphalt Content by Ignition Sample $ 255.00 467 ASTM D2172 Asphalt Content by Solvents Sample $ 375.00 468 ASTM D4125 Asphalt Content Nuclear Gauge Sample $ 335.00 418 ASTM D5444 Gradation of Extracted Agg Sample $ 275.00 469 ASTM D244 Emulsion Residue Evaporation Sample $ 240.00 471 ASTM D244 Emulsion Sieve Analysis Sample $ 165.00
472 ASTM D3910 Wet Track Abrasion Sample $ 205.00
473 AASHTO T324 Hamburg Wheel Tracking Test Sample $ 1,100.00 474 AASHTO T283 Tensile Strength Ratio Sample $ 1,050.00 476 AASHTO T275 Core Denisty Paraffin Coated Sample $ 75.00 477 AASHTO T312/T275 LTMD Gyratory Compactor Sample $ 440.00 478 AASHTO T308 Asphalt Content by Ignition Sample $ 255.00 479 AASHTO T209 Theoretical Maximum Density Sample $ 265.00 480 AASHTO T308A AC Correction Factor Sample $ 470.00
481 AASHTO T329 Moisture Content by Oven Sample $ 110.00 482 AASHTO T324 Hamburg Wheel Tracking RHMA Sample $ 1,320.00 483 AASHTO T283 Tensile Strength Ratio RHMA Sample $ 1,260.00 484 AASHTO T312/T275 LTMD Gyratory Comp RHMA Sample $ 528.00 551 ASTM C40 Organic Impurities in Fine Agg Sample $ 135.00 552 ASTM C131 Abrasion, Los Angeles Rattler Sample $ 335.00 550 LAB TESTS - AGGREGATES
460 LABORATORY TESTING ASPHALT
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Item Description Unit Rate
553 ASTM C127 Specific Gravity, Coarse Agg Sample $ 205.00 554 ASTM C128 Specific Gravity, Fine Agg Sample $ 240.00 555 ASTM C1252 Angularity & Voids, Fine Agg Sample $ 225.00 420 ASTM C566 Moisture Content by Drying Sample $ 35.00 556 ASTM C117 Materials Finer than No. 200 Sample $ 140.00 556 ASTM D2419 Sand Equivalent Sample $ 170.00
558 ASTM C289 Alkali-Silica Reactivity Sample $ 670.00
559 ASTM D4791 Flat & Elongated Particles Sample $ 375.00 560 ASTM D5821 Percent Fractured Particles Sample $ 205.00 561 ASTM C123 Percent Lightweight Particles Sample $ 275.00 562 ASTM C88 Soundness by Sodium Sulfate Sample $ 535.00 563 ASTM C136 Sieve Analysis, Combined Agg Sample $ 240.00 564 ASTM C136 Sieve Analysis, Fine Agg Sample $ 205.00
565 ASTM C136 Sieve Analysis, Coarse Agg Sample $ 205.00 566 ASTM C142 Clay Lumps & Friable Particles Sample $ 260.00 567 ASTM C535, Abrasion Large Aggregate Sample $ 335.00 568 AASHTO T304 Angularity & Voids in Fines Sample $ 225.00 569 AASHTO T84 Specific Gravity, Fine Agg Sample $ 240.00 570 AASHTO T85 Specific Gravity, Coarse Agg Sample $ 205.00 571 AASHTO T96 Abrasion, Los Angeles Rattler Sample $ 335.00 572 AASHTO T27 Sieve Analysis, Combined Agg Sample $ 240.00 573 AASHTO T27 Sieve Analysis, Fine Agg Sample $ 205.00 574 AASHTO T27 Sieve Analysis, Coarse Agg Sample $ 185.00 575 AASHTO T335 Crushed Particles Sample $ 205.00
576 AASHTO T176 Sand Equivalent Sample $ 170.00
450 Sample Pick Up (Soils) Hourly $ 55.00
661 ASTM D3039 Tensile Properties of Polymer Materials Sample $ 1,500.00 602 ASTM C39 Concrete Cylinder Compression Tests Sample $ 45.00 636 ASTM C78 Flexural Beams Test Sample $ 125.00
603 ASTM C1019 Grout Compression Test Sample $ 45.00
600 ASTM C109 High Strength Grout Test Sample $ 45.00
604 ASTM C780 Mortar Compression Tests Sample $ 45.00
610 ASTM C1314 Masonry Prism Compression Tests-8" Sample $ 210.00 610 ASTM C1314 Masonry Prism Compression Tests-12" Sample $ 210.00 606 ASTM C140 Masonry Block Compressive Strength (CMU Block) Test Sample $ 55.00 606 ASTM C140 Masonry Block Absorption (CMU Block) Test Sample $ 50.00 606 ASTM C140 Masonry Block Shrinkage (CMU Block) Test Sample $ 80.00 606 ASTM C140 Masonry Block Dimensions-Measure (CMU Block) Test Sample $ 25.00 607 ASTM C42 Shotcrete Core Compression Tests Sample $ 65.00 608 ASTM C42 Concrete Core Compression Test Sample $ 65.00 673 ASTM C42 Concrete Shear Test Sample $ 95.00
609 ASTM C42 Masonry Core Shear Sample $ 95.00
672 ASTM C42 Masonry Core Compression Test Sample $ 95.00 662 ASTM C42 Gunite Core Compression Test Sample $ 95.00 600 MATERIAL LABORATORY TESTING
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Item Description Unit Rate
663 ASTM C42 In Laboratory Core Cutting Sample $ 75.00
637 ASTM C157 Grout Shrinkage (3 Bars – Four Readings) Sample $ 250.00 676 ASTM A615/A706 Rebar Bend Tests Sample $ 65.00
677 ASTM A615/A706 Rebar Tensile Tests Sample $ 65.00
681 ASTM A615/A760 Rebar Coupler Tensile Up to No. 11 Bar Sample $ 135.00 682 ASTM A615/A760 Rebar Coupler Tensile No. 14 Bar Sample $ 185.00 683 ASTM A615/A760 Rebar Coupler Tensile No. 18 Bar Sample $ 275.00 632 ASTM A370/F606 Coupon Tensile Test Sample $ 95.00
664 ASTM A370/F606 Coupon Bolt Test Sample $ 95.00
614 Unit Weight Density Sample $ 90.00
615 Air Entrainment/Content Test Sample $ 50.00
616 ASTM A370/F606 Bolt Tensile Test Sample $ 65.00
617 ASTM A370/F606 Bolt Proof Test Sample $ 55.00
618 ASTM A370/F606 Nut Proof Test Sample $ 55.00
619 ASTM A370/F606 Bolt / Nut / Washer Hardness Sample $ 55.00 621 E10 Brinell Hardness Test Sample $ 55.00
671 E18 Rockwell Hardness Test Sample $ 55.00
622 ASTM A370/F606 Nelson Stud Tensile Test Sample $ 125.00 623 ASTM A370/F606 Metal Deck Tensile Test (formed sheet metal) Sample $ 135.00 674 A90 Metal Deck Coating Sample $ 115.00
624 ASTM A370/F606 Weld Guide Bend Test Sample $ 95.00
625 Radiographic (X-Ray) Plate Test Sample $ 225.00
669 ASTM A370/F606 Machining Specimens Sample $ 75.00
626 ASTM A370/F606 Macroetch Sample $ 85.00
605 ASTM A416 Post-Tension Strand Tensile & Elongation Sample $ 170.00 611 ASTM E605 Fireproof Density Tests Sample $ 55.00
638 ASTM D7205 Fiber Wrap Sample $ 1,250.00
639 ASTM D7205 Fiber Wrap – Bond Testing Test $ 50.00
630 Clay Tile- Absorption Test (Top & Bottom Pans) Sample $ 85.00 630 Clay Tile- Flextural Test( Top & Bottom Pans) Sample $ 85.00 665 Weld Tensile Bar Sample $ 90.00
666 Welding Impaction Test Sample $ 225.00
613 ASTM C469 Modulus of Elasticity Hourly $ 350.00
629 Chloride Ion Test Sample $ 90.00
627 Chemical Analysis Test Sample $ 300.00
628 Carbon Equivalence Sample $ 300.00
667 Microwave Testing with Fiberglass Sample $ 300.00
668 Wire Mesh Tensil Test Sample $ 35.00
702 Mix Design Review Mix $ 150.00
701 Review Existing Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) Report WPS $ 150.00 650 Pick Up Sample Trip Charge (2 hr minimum) Hourly $ 55.00 701 Review Existing Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) Report WPS $ 150.00 702 Mix Design Review MIX $ 150.00
703 Welder Qualification Report PQR $ 150.00
704 Final Material Inspection Compliance Report Report $ 500.00 733 DSA Material 291 (Interim) Report $ 100.00
700 CLERICAL ENGINEERING REPORT
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Item Description Unit Rate
705 Final Laboratory Verified Report DSA 291 Report $ 500.00 706 Concrete Trial Batch Mix Hourly $ 95.00
711 Staff Geologist Hourly $ 150.00
734 DSA Soils 293 (Interim) Report $ 100.00
720 Final Laboratory Verified Report DSA 293 Report $ 500.00 721 Compaction Report Report $ 2,500.00
722 Geotechnical (Soils) Investigation Report Report $ 2,500.00 723 Supplemental Geo Investigation Report Report $ 1,500.00 724 Pad Certification Report Report $ 1,500.00
725 Final Grading Report (Comprehensive) Report $ 2,500.00 726 Response to RFI Hourly $ 150.00
727 City of Santa Monica Report Review Hourly $ 180.00
728 Caltrans Letter Hourly $ 1,500.00
730 Interim Verified Report DSA 291 Hourly $ 100.00
731 Floor Flatness Testing Report Report $ 200.00
732 General Reports Report $ 100.00
751 Assistant Project Manager Hourly $ 115.00
707 Clerical Data Entry Hourly $ 80.00
752 Drafting Hourly $ 90.00
753 Principal Engineer - Consultation Hourly $ 190.00
754 Principal Engineer - Court Appearance Hourly $ 450.00 755 Principal Engineer - Expert Witness Hourly $ 400.00 756 Principal Engineer - Field Hourly $ 190.00
757 Principal Engineer - Job Conference Hourly $ 190.00 758 Principal Engineer - Office Hourly $ 190.00
759 Principal Geologist - Consultation Hourly $ 190.00
760 Principal Geologist - Court Appearance Hourly $ 450.00 761 Principal Geologist - Expert Witness Hourly $ 400.00 762 Principal Geologist - Field Hourly $ 190.00
763 Principal Geologist - Job Conference Hourly $ 190.00 764 Principal Geologist - Office Hourly $ 190.00
765 Project Engineer - Consultation Hourly $ 180.00
766 Project Engineer - Field Hourly $ 180.00
767 Project Engineer - Job Conference Hourly $ 180.00
768 Project Engineer - Laboratory Hourly $ 180.00
769 Project Engineer - Office Hourly $ 180.00
770 Project Geologist - Consultation Hourly $ 180.00
771 Project Geologist - Field Hourly $ 180.00
772 Project Geologist - Job Conference Hourly $ 180.00
773 Project Geologist - Office Hourly $ 180.00
774 Project Manager - Field Hourly $ 150.00
775 Project Manager - Office Hourly $ 150.00
709 Project Mngr/Coordination Hourly $ 150.00
776 Qualified SWPPP Developer QSD Hourly $ 150.00
708 Registered (Sr) Engineer Hourly $ 180.00
710 Staff Engineer Hourly $ 150.00
750 PROJECT COORDINATION
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Item Description Unit Rate
777 Staff Engineer - Field Hourly $ 150.00
778 Staff Engineer - Office Hourly $ 150.00
779 Staff Geologist - Field Hourly $ 150.00
780 Staff Geologist - Office Hourly $ 150.00
801 Truck Charge Per Day $ 75.00
802 Mobile Film Developing Rig Per Day $ 175.00
803 Torque Wrench Equipment Per Day $ 65.00
804 Skidmore Bolt Tension Indicator Per Day $ 75.00
805 Slab-On-Grade Moisture Kit Each $ 35.00
806 Air Entrainment Equipment (Roll-A-Meter) Per Day $ 55.00 807 Schmidt Hammer Per Day $ 40.00
809 Measuring Moisture Vapor Emission Rate (Kit) Per Day $ 35.00 810 Equipment Other Per Day Quote
811 Microwave Equipment Per Day $ 50.00
812 Thickness Gauge Per Day $ 35.00
813 Torque Multiplier Per Day $ 65.00
814 Grout Mold Cubes Equipment Per Day $ 25.00
815 Nuclear Gauge Per Day $ 35.00
816 Wood Vapor Meter Per Day $ 50.00
817 Beam Molds Per Day $ 50.00
818 Fireproofing Kit Per Day $ 50.00
819 Unit Weight Bucket Per Day $ 40.00
914 Travel Time Portal to Portal Hourly $ -
915 Mileage Mile $ 0.75
900 SPECIAL SERVICES
800 EQUIPMENT
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FEES TERMS AND CONDITIONS
GENERAL CHARGES
1. Koury Engineering and Testing, Inc. requires twenty-four (24) hours prior notification for scheduling inspectors and/or technicians.
2. Inspection charges start at the scheduled show-up time at the job site. All inspection hours will be billed in the following increments.
• There will be a minimum two (2) hour charge for any Koury Engineering & Testing team member on site.
• Any time less than four (4) hours of work will be billed as four (4) hours. • Four (4) to eight (8) hours will be billed as eight (8) hours.
3. When personnel are required to work in excess of five (5) hours without an uninterrupted meal period of 30 minutes, due to project constraints, ½ hour will be charged at double time rates in addition to any applicable hours worked.
4. Rates are valid through June 30, 2024. Rates for personnel will increase by 5% per year on July 1st of each subsequent year.
5. Administrative/clerical support will be billed at 5% of the monthly direct charges.
6. Certified payroll Reports will be prepared upon request.
7. Outside services will be billed at cost plus 15% unless billed directly to and paid for by the Client.
8. Request made by the client for management attendance at meetings at the project site will be charged at standard rate.
OVERTIME CHARGES
1. Worked performed in excess of eight (8) hours per day and/or up to eight (8) hours on Saturdays will be billed at 1.5 times the unit rate.
2. Work performed on Sundays, recognized holidays, or in excess of eight (8) hours on Saturdays will be billed at 2.0 times the unit rate.
3. A 20% surcharge will be applied for laboratory tests performed on a Saturday or Sunday.
CITY’S COST APPROACH
Koury Engineering and Testing, Inc. accepts that the City intends to execute a contract for time and expenses not-to-exceed a prescribed maximum budget, unless the scope and schedule warrants adjustment for good cause with advance notice and is mutually agreed.
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& Associates Inc.
Environmental • Geotechnical • Inspection Services • Materials Testing • Special Inspection Corporate
Headquarters
215 W Dakota Avenue
Clovis, CA 93612
Phone: (559) 348-2200
Bakersfield
2205 Coy Avenue
Bakersfield, CA 93307
Phone: (661) 837-9200
Corona
1100 Olympic Drive
Suite 103
Corona, CA 92881
Phone: (951) 273-1011
Lancaster
42326 N. 10th St West
Suite A
Lancaster, CA 93536
Phone: (661) 726-9424
Modesto
448 Mitchell Road
Suite C
Modesto, CA 95354
Phone: (209) 572-2200
Pleasanton
1061 Serpentine Lane
Suite F
Pleasanton, CA 94566
Phone: (925) 307-1160
Visalia
105 S. Clark Street
Visalia, CA 93291
Phone: (559) 651-8267
San Luis Obispo
705 Fiero Lane, Ste 10
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
Phone: (805) 261-7177
Sacramento
4617 Auburn Blvd.
Sacramento, CA 95841
Phone: (916) 564-2200
San Diego
4025 Camino Del Rio
South, Suite 300
San Diego, CA 92108
Phone: (619) 381-0095
STATEMENT OF
QUALIFICATIONS
FOR:
ON-CALL
PROFESSIONAL
GEOTECHNICAL
ENGINEERING AND
MATERIALS TESTING
SERVICES
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Table of Contents
A. Cover Letter..................................................................................................................................... 1 A.1. Company Background................................................................................................................. 2 B. Exceptions....................................................................................................................................... 3 A.2. Related Experience...................................................................................................................... 4 A.3. Refrences.................................................................................................................................... 15 B. Personnel....................................................................................................................................... 16 C. Fee Schedule................................................................................................................................. 26
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December 15, 2023
City of Hemet
445 East Florida Avenue,
Hemet, CA 92543
RE: REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP) FOR ON-CALL PROFESSIONAL GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING AND
MATERIALS TESTING SERVICES
Dear City of Hemet,
Our firms interest in submitting our proposal, is based on our desire to build a highly successful & mutually benefiting relationship between our ourselves and the City of Hemet. We would like to point out three differentiating factors that set Krazan & Associates apart as the top value for the City of Hemet:
Rapid Geotechnical Drilling: Krazan & Associates owns and operates our own fleet of six state-of-the-art geotechnical drill rigs that can be dispatched to any City project within days to rapidly provide geotechnical drilling services.
Rapid Response to Inspection Request: Our local Special Inspector & Engineering Technician staff is committed to servicing last-minute and same-day requests the city may submit, when possible. We have evolved these unique response abilities to assist our public clients and their projects reduce any potential for costly delays based on timetables related to inspection services.
Off Hour Laboratory Test Processing: Our local laboratories can operate on a 24-hour cycle to ensure rapid turnarounds and off-hour distribution of various laboratory testing results.
Southern California HQ Corporate Facility
1100 Olympic Drive Suite 103 215 W. Dakota Avenue
Corona, CA 92881 Clovis, CA 93612
Phone: 951-273-1011 Phone: 559-348-2200
Fax: 951-273-1003 Fax: 559-348-2201
Krazan & Associates acknowledges and assures that we can comply with the City’s insurance requirements. We affirm our readiness to execute the Professional Services Agreement as written, without proposing any alterations.
Krazan & Associates successfully provides on-call geotechnical, inspection, and material testing services to countless Districts throughout the State of California as a primary focus of our firm. Included within this submission we detailed our unique understanding, unmatched qualifications, and evolved approach that we hope to utilize in servicing the City for years to come.
Respectfully submitted,
KRAZAN & ASSOCIATES, INC.
Josh Atadero Dave Jarosz
Regional Director / Primary Point of Contact President of Engineering Services [email protected] [email protected]
Cell: (951)818-6635 Phone: (559)348-2200
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History & Growth
Krazan & Associates, Inc.
(Krazan) is a corporation
that was founded in Clovis,
California in 1982 and has been
successfully providing on-call
environmental, geotechnical,
construction inspection,
materials testing, and special
inspection services for the past
41 years.
Krazan has been ranked among
the Top 500 Engineering Firms
in the nation by Engineering
NewsRecord consecutively
since 2016 as well as
received the “Excellence in
Business Award” from our
area Chambers of Commerce
and Economic Development
Corporations.
We hold current and past
on-call contracts with
many public agencies and
are currently providing
environmental engineering,
geotechnical engineering,
construction inspection,
material testing, and special
inspection services to several
California public agencies.
Some of these agencies have
worked continuously with
Krazan for many years.
A.1 Company Background
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Company Info
Legal Name: Krazan &
Associates, Inc.
Corporate Office:
215 W. Dakota Avenue Clovis,
CA 93612
Company Type: Corporation
Corona Office: 1100 Olympic
Drive Suite 103 Corona, CA
92881
Authorized Representatives:
Josh Atadero
Regional Director
(951)818-6635
[email protected]
Dave Jarosz
President of Engineering
Services
(559)348-2200
[email protected]
Dean L. Alexander
RCE, RGE, REA,
CEO, Principal
Engineer
Dave R. Jarosz
RCE, RGE,
President of
Engineering
Services
Kip Williamson
Managing Partner,
Quality Control
Director
3 Exceptions
Krazan will not request or
take any exceptions to the
terms and conditions outlined
in the Professional Services
Agreement.
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Multi-Year On-Call Biennial Professional Consulting Services Geotechnical Investigation Services
4 Krazan has been awarded the contract for On-Call
Geotechnical Investigation Services by Rancho California District. This accomplishment reaffirms our commitment
to excellence in the field of geotechnical engineering and our dedication to delivering top-tier services to our valued clients. Under this contract, we will provide geotechnical investigations, leveraging our team’s expertise and
state-of-the-art equipment to assess soil and subsurface conditions accurately. Our focus will be on delivering
high-quality data and actionable recommendations,
allowing Rancho California District to make informed
decisions for their construction and infrastructure projects.
We are excited about this partnership and look forward to contributing to the success of Rancho California District by delivering outstanding geotechnical solutions tailored to their specific needs.
Services to provide
Geotechnical Investigations and exploratory soil borings to the appropriate depth
Laboratory test results for Expansion Index Test, Sieve Analysis, Atterberg limits, Maximum Density, and Mositure Contents to adequately characterize the soil properties needed for the design
Design criteria for pipelines, foundations, and facilities installed in seismically active areas
Design criteria for pipelines, reservoirs, and pump station improvements installed in shallow groundwater
Pipeline trench details based on the results of the
geotechnical investigation
Design criteria for deeply buried pipelines, boring jacking and receiving pits
Prepare geotechnical reports with results of laboratory analysis and recommendations for construction and
dewatering
A.2 Related Experience
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On-Call Multi-Year City of Rancho Mirage
Michael S Wolfson Park Expansion
5 Krazan’s team had several key members who played essential roles in different aspects of the project. Remington and Oscar, our field technicians, were present on-site during field exploration. They performed the drilling efforts throughout the project, monitiored and observed the soil conditions, and characteristics during drilling. They collected all soil samples during drilling operations to perfom laboratory tests. Stephen Nelson mapped geological features, analyzed geological samples, and provided evaluation of the project site to assess the risk of geological hazards such as landslides, soil instability, and earthquakes. He provided recommendations for foundation design, and construction techniques to minimize the risk. Jorge Pelayo’s expertise came into play during the analysis phase. He carefully reviewed all the testing procedures and results, which formed his basis for preparing a formal report containing the field exploration performed, laboratory tests conducted and the project findings and recommendations for the construction phase. Alan executed various field tests throughout the project lifecycle. These tests encompassed the collection of soil, base, and asphalt samples to facilitate materials testing, focusing on properties such as strength and compressibility. His contributions included crucial nuclear gauge compaction testing, instrumental in verifying the effective compaction of materials by the contractor during placement. Moreover, Alan offered continuous geotechnical observation during construction related excavation and backfill activities, ensuring strict compliance to design plans and specifications. He also collected aggregate samples from the plant to test for gradation, cleanliness, sand equivalent, soundness, abrasion, and to pre-qualify aggreages for use. His responsibilities extended further to include special inspection services for concrete, masonry, welding and asphalt. Additionally, he provided mix design verification tests for asphalt concrete, testing virgin samples from the plant, conducting plant inspections during construction, and evaluating parameters such as gradation, oil content, soundness, sand equivalent, air voids, and compaction. He played a pivotal role in the handling of transporting materials to the laboratory for thorough testing. Additionally, Alan carefully compiled and delivered daily reports detailing findings, observations, testing outcomes, and outcomes of special inspections.
Jared conducted the subgrade soil tests to assess strength properties and performed tests for aerially deposited lead. He also provided all construction materials testing for the soils, aggregate, concrete, and asphalt. Jorge’s expertise came into play during the analysis phase. He carefully reviewed all the testing procedures and results, which formed the basis for preparing a comprehensive report with his findings. Josh had a multifaceted role that involved project management and communication.
He tracked the project’s progress and maintained open lines of communication with the City. He ensured the City was regularly updated on the project’s status and promptly addressed any concerns they raised.
Project Scope
The project consisted of a new parking lot, electric
vehicle charging stations, additional walking paths,
and connections to the Butler-Abrams Trail.
Personnel
Dave Jarosz, Josh Atadero, Jorge Pelayo, Stephen
Nelson, Oscar Soto, Alan Jones, Remington
Alexander, Jared Gruszczynski
Services
Krazan provided our involvement in performing
field explorations, including 5 exploratory borings,
and standard penetration tests (SPT). Visual
classification and lab tests were performed on the
samples recovered from the field explorations to
assess subsoil properties. In addition to the designed
geotechnical engineering services, Krazan provided
monitoring of foundation/soil-structure interaction
during the parks expansion, construction engineering
inspection of concrete, and asphalt.
Client
City of Rancho Mirage
Project Manager
Glenn Deal
Address
69825 Highway 111 Rancho Mirage, CA 92270
Email
[email protected]
Number
(760)835-4810
Project Cost
$1,323,729.50
Project Timeline
April 2022 - May 2023
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On-Call Multi-Year City of Palmdale
Local Street & Minor Arterial Resurfacing
6 Krazan’s team had several key members who played
essential roles in different aspects of the project. Alan Jones, our technician, was present on-site during
the paving operations. His main task was to conduct
compaction tests by nuclear gauge. The compaction
testing ensured that the polymer-modified asphalt
concrete (PMAC) material was effectively compacted by
the contractor during its placement. Alan also took five samples of PMAC for laboratory testing, focusing on
assessing the aggregate gradation and maximum density.
Additionally, Alan provided inspection oversight during the concrete pouring phase. He collected sample cylinders
containing rapid-setting concrete and transported them to the laboratory for compression testing. On the other hand, Jared Gruszczynski took charge of laboratory testing for the aggregate gradation and maximum density of all collected PMAC samples. He also conducted compression tests on
the sample cylinders. Jorge Pelayo’s expertise came into play during the analysis phase. He carefully reviewed all the testing procedures and results, which formed the basis for preparing a comprehensive report. Josh Atadero had
a multifaceted role that involved project management and communication. He tracked the project’s progress and
maintained open lines of communication with the City. He ensured the City was regularly updated on the project’s status and promptly addressed any concerns they raised.
Josh compiled a comprehensive report containing all the results and provided expert opinions on those results.
Additionally, he placed a strong emphasis on ensuring the highest quality of all deliverables were provided throughout the project.
Project Scope
The project consisted of the removal of old and
damaged pavement on 6th Street and 30th St East
Alley and the application of new asphalt and other
suitable materials to enhance road conditions .
Personnel
Josh Atadero, Jorge Pelayo, Alan Jones, Jared
Gruszczynski
Services
Krazan performed compaction testing on the
polymer-modified asphalt concrete, provided
observation and sampling of concrete for the
concrete manhole pads, and provided compression
testing on concrete samples.
Client
City of Palmdale Public Works Department
Project Manager
Marc Zuber
Number
(661)267-5354
Email
[email protected]
Services Cost
$29,890.00
Project Timeline
September 2022 - November 2022
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California Water Service Company (CWS)
Torrance Dom Sta 232 Main Sites: Geotechnical Services
7 Krazan’s team had several key members who played essential roles in different aspects of the project. Remington Alexander, Oscar Soto, Gabriel Ramirez and Matthew Castellanos, our technicians, were present on-site during the field exploration operations. There main tasks were to monitor and observe the soil conditions, and characteristics during drilling. They collected all soil samples during drilling operations to perform laboratory tests. Gabriel & Matthew provided additional support throughout the project with patching the boring holes after field exploration. Jared Gruszczynski took charge of the laboratory testing for the soils. He performed the tests for the moisutre contents, maximum density, sieve analysis, atterberg limits, and R-value. Stephen Nelson mapped geological features, analyzed geological samples, and provided evaluation of the project site to assess the risk of geological hazards such as landslides, soil instability, and earthquakes. He provided recommendations for foundation design, and construction techniques to minimize the risk. Jorge Pelayo’s expertise came into play during the analysis phase. He carefully reviewed all the testing procedures and results, which formed his basis for preparing a formal report containing the field exploration performed, laboratory tests conducted and his project findings and recommendations for the construction phase. Dave Jarosz reviewed all Geotechnical work before providing the client with the final Geotechnical report.
He provided the client with expert advice and consultation on any geotechnical issues and ensured that the project meet the client’s needs and regulatory requirements. Josh Atadero was responsible for planning and organizing the project, assigning the project team members, keeping track of the project’s progress, communicating with the client to keep them informed of the project’s status, addressing any concerns they had, and ensuring that all deliverables were of the highest quality. He also would identify potential risks to the project, develop contingency plans to mitigate those risks, and monitored the project for any new risks that may have arisen during their execution.
Project Scope
The project is currently planning to construct an
additional 20” main within the City of Torrance
property and in the R/W of Madrona St. There will
also be an additional three tie-in locations which
includes Garnet St, Onyx St, and Emerald St.
Personnel
Dave Jarosz, Josh Atadero, Jorge Pelayo, Stephen
Nelson, Oscar Soto, Remington Alexander, Gabriel
Ramirez, Matthew Castellanos, Jared Gruszczynski
Services
Krazan provided our involvement in performing field
explorations, including 3 exploratory borings, and
standard penetration tests (SPT). Visual classification and lab tests were performed on the samples
recovered from the field explorations to assess
subsoil properties.
Client
California Water Service Company (CWS)
Project Manager
Brianda Nunez
Address
1720 North First Street San Jose, CA 95112-4598
Number
(310)257-1499
Email
[email protected]
Project Cost
$17,000.00
Project Timeline
January 2023 - August 2023
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On-Call Multi-Year Jurupa Area Recreation & Park District Vernola Park Expansion and Sky View Event Center
Krazan’s team had several key members who played essential roles in different aspects of the project. Remington and Oscar, our field technicians, were present on-site during field exploration. They performed the drilling efforts throughout the project, monitiored and observed the soil conditions, and characteristics during drilling. They collected all soil samples during drilling operations to perfom laboratory tests. Jared Gruszczynski took charge of the laboratory testing for the soils. He performed the tests for the moisutre contents, maximum density, sieve analysis, atterberg limits, R-value, compaction, and compression testing. Stephen Nelson mapped geological features, analyzed geological samples, and provided evaluation of the project site to assess the risk of geological hazards such as landslides, soil instability, and earthquakes. He provided recommendations for foundation design, and construction techniques to minimize the risk. Jorge Pelayo’s expertise came into play during the analysis phase. He carefully reviewed all the testing procedures and results, which formed his basis for preparing a formal report containing the field exploration performed, laboratory tests conducted and the project findings and recommendations for the construction phase. Matthew Castellanos conducted all field tests throughout the construction phase of the project. Which consisted of collecting soil, and aggregate base samples to provide laboratory testing to determine their strength, compressibility, and other properties. He provided nuclear gauge compaction testing to ensure that the soil, aggregate base, and asphalt concrete was effectively compacted by the contractor during its placement. He provided consturction inspection during excavation and backfill activities to ensure they were performed in accordance with the design plans and specifications. He provided daily reports of all findings, observations, and testings to support the project. Alan Jones conducted all special inspection services throughout the construction phase of the project. He collected all material samples and transported them to the laboratory for compression testing. He provided daily reports of all special inspections to support the project. Josh Atadero was responsible for planning and organizing the project, assigning the project team members, keeping track of the project’s progress, communicating with the client to keep them informed of the project’s status, addressing any concerns they had, and ensuring that the highest quality of all deliverables were provided throughout the project. 8 Project Scope
The project consisted of a new 18,000 square feet community center with a 360-person multi-purpose room, catering kitchen, restroom facilities, four recreation classrooms/meeting rooms, two full-size indoor basket courts with volleyball overlays and supportive offices. Two ashphalt paved parking lots, playground areas, landscaping, and bio-retention basin were also included.
Personnel
Josh Atadero, Jorge Pelayo, Stephen Nelson, Oscar Soto, Remington Alexander, Matthew Castellanos, Alan Jones, Jared Gruszczynski
Services
Krazan performed field exploration, including 5 exploratory borings, standard penetration tests (SPT), and 2 double ring infiltrometer tests (DRIT). Visual classification and lab tests were performed on the samples recovered from
the field exploration to assess subsoil properties. Krazan also provided monitoring and testing of foundation/
soil-structure interaction during construction phase. Special inspections was provided for reinforcing steel, structural steel, welding, wood framing, masonry, concrete, and
asphalt concrete. Krazan also provided materials testing for soil, aggregate base, concrete, masonary, and asphalt concrete.
Client
Jurupa Area Recreation & Park District
Project Manager
Colby Diuguid
Address
8621 Jurupa Rd Jurupa Valley, CA 92509
Number
(951)305-4912
Email
[email protected]
Project Cost
$13,500,000.00
Project Timeline
June 2018 - October 2020
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Vallecitos Water District (Cass Arrieta Construction)
Emergency 8-Inch Water Repair
9 Our team consisted of our field technician Nathan Schultz, our Geotechnical Engineering Manager Jorge Pelayo, and our Regional Manager Josh Atadero. Nathan Schultz conducted all field tests throughout the project. He provided observation of excavation and backfill activities to ensure they were performed in accordance with the design plans. Provided inspection and measurements of excavation that they were safe for workers and that they meet the required dimensions and slope angles. Collected soil, and base samples to
provide laboratory analysis to determine their strength, compressibility, and other properties. He provided nuclear gauge compaction testing, to determine soil density, moisture content, and other properties. And provided daily reports of all findings, observations, and testing to support the project.
Jorge Pelayo oversaw that all work performed by Nathan
Schultz was of the highest quality, meet industry standards, and complied with regulatory requirements. He provided the client with expert advice and consultation on any geotechnical issues and ensured that the project meet the client’s needs and regulatory requirements. Josh Atadero was responsible for planning and organizing the project, assigning the project team members, keeping track of the project’s progress,
communicating with the client to keep them informed of
the project’s status, addressing any concerns they had, and ensuring that all deliverables were of the highest quality. He also would identify potential risks to the project, develop contingency plans to mitigate those risks, and monitored the project for any new risks that may have arisen during their execution.
Project Scope
The project consisted of an emergency waterline
replacement.
Personnel
Josh Atadero, Jorge Pelayo, Nathan Schultz
Services
Earthwork & Compaction Observation, and
Compaction Testing
Client
Vallecitos Water District
Project Manager
Wes Wise
Address
1105 N. Marshall Avenue El Cajon, CA 92020
Number
(619)777-3207
Email
[email protected]
Project Cost
$642,510.00
Project Timeline
January 2023 - March 2023
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Yucaipa Valley Water District (ENGIE Services U.S. Inc.) Geotechnical Engineering
Krazan’s team had several key members who played essential roles in different aspects of the project. Remington and Oscar, our field technicians, were present on-site during field exploration. They performed the drilling efforts throughout the project, monitiored and observed the soil conditions, and characteristics during drilling. They collected all soil samples during drilling operations to perfom laboratory tests. Jared Gruszczynski took charge of the laboratory testing for the soils. He performed the tests for the moisutre contents, maximum density, sieve analysis, atterberg limits, and R-value. Stephen Nelson mapped geological features, analyzed geological samples, and provided evaluation of the project site to assess the risk of geological hazards such as landslides, soil instability, and earthquakes. He provided recommendations for foundation design, and construction techniques to minimize the risk. Jorge Pelayo’s expertise came into play during the analysis phase. He carefully
reviewed all the testing procedures and results, which formed his basis for preparing a formal report containing the field exploration performed, laboratory tests conducted and the project findings and recommendations for the construction phase. Dave Jarosz reviewed all Geotechnical work before providing the client with the final Geotechnical report. He provided the client with expert advice and consultation on any geotechnical issues and ensured that the project meet the client’s needs and regulatory requirements. Josh Atadero was responsible for planning and organizing the project, assigning the project team members, keeping track of the project’s progress, communicating with the client to keep them informed of the project’s status, addressing any
concerns they had, and ensuring that the highest quality of all deliverables were provided throughout the project.
10 Project Scope
The planned construction project consisted of adding
solar panels to the existing Yucaipa Valley Water
Treatment Plant & Waste Water Treatment Plant
facilities.
Personnel
Josh Atadero, Jorge Pelayo, Stephen Nelson, Oscar
Soto, Remington Alexander
Services
Krazan provided our involvement in performing field
explorations, including 10 exploratory borings, and
standard penetration tests (SPT). Visual classification and lab tests will also be performed on the samples
recovered from the field explorations to assess
subsoil properties.
Client
Yucaipa Valley Water District
Project Manager
Michael Lindsey
Address
765 The City Drive, Suite 475 Orange, CA 92868
Number
(951)809-4562
Email
[email protected]
Project Cost
$2,126,985.00
Project Timeline
May 2021 - July 2021
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On-Call Multi-Year City of Palmdale
Rancho Vista Park
11 Our team consisted of our field technician Matthew
Castellanos, special inspector Alan Jones, Geotechnical Engineering Manager Jorge Pelayo, and Project Manager
Dave Jarosz. Matthew conducted all field tests throughout the project. He provided observation of excavation and backfill activities to ensure they were performed in accordance with the design plans. Provided inspection and measurements of excavation that they were safe for workers and that they meet the required dimensions and slope angles. Collected soil, and base samples to provide laboratory analysis to determine their strength, compressibility, and other properties. He provided nuclear gauge compaction testing, to determine soil density, moisture content, and other properties. And provided daily reports of all findings, observations, and testing to support the project. Alan Jones provided special inspection services for concrete, masonry, and welding. And transported all materials to the laboratory to be tested. He provided daily reports of all findings, observations, testing, and special inspections to support the project. Jorge Pelayo oversaw that all work performed by Matthew was of the highest quality, meet industry standards, and complied with regulatory
requirements. He provided the client with expert advice and consultation on any geotechnical issues and ensured that the project meet the client’s needs and regulatory requirements.
Josh Atadero was responsible for planning and organizing the project, assigning the project team members, keeping track of the project’s progress, communicating with the client to keep them informed of the project’s status, addressing any concerns they had, and ensuring that all deliverables were of the highest quality. He also would identify potential risks to the project, develop contingency plans to mitigate those risks, and monitored the project for any new risks that may have arisen during their execution.
Project Scope
The project consisted of an inclusive playground
with slides embedded into the hillside, kinetic wind
sculpture, and a meandering walking path with
lighting, plenty of seating, such as group picnic areas, seat walls, and small group tables adjacent to the
playground. Also, spaces with hillside tiered seating,
a wellness and meditation garden, and a restroom.
Personnel
Josh Atadero, Jorge Pelayo, Alan Jones, Matthew
Castellanos
Services
Krazan performed monitoring and testing of
foundation/soil-structure interaction during the
parks creation. Krazn also provided construction
inspection & testing of reinforcing steel,
drilled in anchors and bolting, masonry, and
concrete. Furthermore, Krazan conducted materials
testing for concrete, and masonary.
Client
City of Palmdale
Project Manager
Ulises Gonzalez
Address
38126 Sierra Hwy, Palmdale, CA 93550
Email
[email protected]
Phone Number
(661)267-5300
Project Cost
$3,430,166.00
Project Timeline
January 2021 - December 2021
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Management Philosophy
Krazan’s project management process has been refined over years of providing professional consulting services for more than 20,000 projects. The process includes multiple checkpoints to ensure accuracy and quality. Josh Atadero, our team’s Regional Director, will have ultimate oversight of contract activities.
Our Regional Director will work directly with the City of Hemet project manager to establish a line of communication and set expectations. The Krazan team will work in close collaboration to ensure fluidity of the project team and assign tasks.
Krazan strives to always:
9 Be Consistent
9 Represent the Owner
9 Be Responsive
9 Committed to Excellence
9 Be Flexible
9 Monitor the Details
Current and Projected Workload
With (2) DSA-certified laboratories and (7) seven accredited support laboratories and over 100 Special Inspectors, engineers, and additional support staff, Krazan will be able to support this contract effectively and efficiently.
As a standard operating procedure (SOP), we strive to constantly forecast the current and future workloads and only accept additional work that we can cover without hindering the quality of work and/or relationships we work so hard to build.
Our current workload and backlog looking into 2024 and beyond, we do have the capacity to fulfill the scope of work for the duration of this contract.
Communication Process by Phase
Clear, concise, and consistent communications are essential to success. Krazan has extensive experience in communicating with a wide range of audiences under various circumstances using the procedures that have been established over our experience with public agencies.
The administration of this team will all start with the dedicated regional director. Upon notification, the regional director will coordinate with the appropriate project team member(s) to review any plans/specifications/ schedules, to further define the scope of work, and address any potential issues that may cause construction delays. It is expected that our team leaders will be included in all project meetings to discuss schedules, RFIs, and amendments. Being included in these meetings is essential to our team’s communication process. 12 Proposed Scope of Work Approach
Consistency
Single point of contact
Extension
Ability to function as an
extension of clients staff
Responsiveness
Commitment to availability
on short notice.
Commitment
Dedicated to quality, time
deliverables.
Flexibility
Ability to work with a
variety of stakeholders.
Monitoring
Utilizing tools to track
inspections and reports.
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Anticipated Approach
13 • Provide certified and experienced personnel.
• Maintain continuity of the on-site staff and project management. • Establish a professional and open line of communication with the construction manager, project staff, and City representative.
• Timely transmission of test data and recommendations for scheduling, problem solving and project management. • Appropriate and Timely Dispatch requests to avoid costly delays due to scheduling. • With our staff and laboratories located in Riverside County, we will have no problem reaching the various construction sites within minutes after an emergency request.
In the field, our engineering technicians will complete reports prior to leaving the project site and preliminary of reports will be left with the project superintendent/site representative. Typed field reports will be processed and reviewed by the project manager within 48 hours. After engineer review, all reports will be uploaded to the location requested by the City. Reports can also be emailed to project team members and building officials or as directed by City team.
Our communication process invloves traking projects, amendments, change orders and invoices for the contract.
Krazan maintains a spreadsheet that tracks this information for each project under the aggreement. The Krazan project manager is responsible to maintain budgets and schedules to ensure that work is completed on time and on budget.
Tasks necessary for successful completion:
Deliverables
Krazan will be delivering the following services to the City, but is not limited to the following:
• Review project plans and specifications to understand requirements, and communicate with the City to clarify expectations and goals.
• Perform infilitration testing, and subsurface geotechnical investigation to gather soil specimens to perfom tests to assess soil properties, including density, moisture content, sieve analysis, soil classification, expansion index, R-value, direct shear, corrosivity testing, and any additional test required by the City. • Analyze laboratory results to determine soil classification and relevant properties, to provide recommendations for ground water, seismic stability, soil liquefaction, slope stability and protection, excavations, grading and site clearing, pavement design, foundation design, retaining structures, trenching design, fill compaction, asphalt concrete, concrete pavement design, and additional recommendations deemed necessary for the construction project.
• Commencing construction phase we will be observing and inspecting construction activities to ensure compliance with design plans and specifications, and will be verifying that proper construction techniques are employed to maintain project integrity. We will also perform in-place density tests by nuclear method on soils, aggregate base and asphaltic concrete.
• Throughout the construction phase Krazan will be securing samples of soils, aggreagte base, asphalt, concrete, and any additional materials for laboratory testing according to Caltrans or AASHTO, ASTM, and ACI. We will provide a special inspector that will review material certificates/mix designs, concrete and asphalt mix designs.
Perfom source/batch plant inspections. Provide QA/QC inspection of concrete reinforcment for conformance to approved plans, inspection of placement and sampling of concrete for compressive/flexural strength. And prepare reports summarizing all observations and test results.
• All inspection reports, tests, and results will be provided to the City within the requested time provided.
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14 Quality Assurance/Control Procedures
Krazan’s QA/QC Plan maintains a detailed internal quality management system in conformance with ISO 17025, that is above and beyond local industry standards to ensure the highest level of quality in our professional services. This system addresses quality assurance, scheduling, cost control, change control, and overall project coordination. Individuals are trained, reviewed, and approved before performing any field activities alone. We also have multiple levels of peer/ professional review of every report before it is presented to our clients. This allows for review by different disciplines and backgrounds which provides for a more thorough product. The key to this process is assigning a single project manager (PM) to each project to ensure that our comprehensive system of controls is implemented and monitored, with regular client involvement.
Krazan’s QA/QC Plan includes detailed information on administrative procedures, laboratory procedures, and field inspection procedures to meet national and state standards and ensure consistently credible and accurate results and reports. Both internal and external audits ensure compliance with applicable test methods and standards, ensuring both laboratory and field personnel operate and perform within the guidelines of Caltrans, AASHTO, ASTM, ACI, IBC, and AWS.
The Project Engineer will use the manual to verify correct forms, test methods, and test results meet the project requirements. As a requirement of our national accreditations, Krazan performs regular internal audits on all aspects of the QA/QC manuals. This includes, but is not limited to the following:
1. Sample Identification and tracking: Samples, as received, are given a unique number that follows the sample through testing, reporting, and disposal. At any time the sample can be found in our computer system and the status can be determined. Once testing is completed and results are reviewed and approved by our project engineer, the samples are disposed of as required by project specifications. Should results indicate that a sample was found not in compliance, the samples will be retained as required, or at a minimum of a month.
2. Report reviews will occur on all reports for clarity and conformance to the governing agency. This peer review is done at two levels, initially by administrative services and finally review by the project engineer or project manager.
3. Laboratory results are reviewed by the laboratory manager and final review and acceptance are performed by the project engineer. All reports and final formats are in conformance with QA/QC manuals.
Budget and Schedule Control
Krazan utilizes an internally developed project accounting software package (PAS), which can be specifically tailored for an individual project. Line items from our estimate are given separate task codes and tracked. These task codes are linked to our electronic dispatch system, which tells the staff specifically which codes to use so the specific items of the budget can be accurately monitored. With daily input of timecards, we can provide an accurate, real-time snapshot of any part, or for that matter our entire budget, with a single keystroke. A monthly budget summary (Project Managers Status Report), outlining percent complete by specific line item will be submitted in our monthly report. We can customize our program to match any schedule provided by the client. Typically, Krazan will report field and laboratory findings 24 hours after the completion of the test or site visit. Excellent client service is what Krazan strives for on all projects.
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A.3 References
15 City of Rancho Mirage - 69825 Highway 111, Rancho Mirage, CA 92270 Name & Title:
Glenn Deal Project Manager
Telephone number, email address:
(760)835-4810 [email protected]
Project Description:
The project consisted of a new parking lot, electric vehicle charging stations, additional walking paths, and connections to the Butler-Abrams Trail.
Krazan provided our involvement in performing field explorations, including 5 Borings, and Standard Penetration Tests (SPT). Visual classification and lab tests were performed on the samples recovered from the field explorations to assess subsoil properties. In addition to the designed geotechnical engineering services, Krazan provided construction inspection throughout the excavation and compaction performed by the contractor. Materials testing was performed on all soils, asphalt, and base samples used for the construction project. Special Inspection services were provided for concrete, and asphalt.
Riverside County - 3450 14th Street, Riverside, CA 92501 Name & Title:
Ulises Rodriguez Project Manager
Telephone number, email address:
(951)529-6785 [email protected]
Project Description:
The project consisted of some renovations to the cemetery which included a new waterfall structure and new fence structures along the cemetery.
Krazan provided construction inspection throughout the excavation and compaction performed by the contractor.
Materials testing was performed on soil, and concrete. Special Inspection services were provided for concrete.
Name & Title:
Vic Fejeran Superintendent
Telephone number:
(619)980-4444 [email protected]
Project Description:
Krazan performed field explorations, including 5 exploratory borings, standard penetration tests (SPT), and 2 double ring infiltrometer tests (DRIT). Visual classification and lab tests were performed on the samples recovered from the field explorations to assess subsoil properties. In addition to the designed geotechnical engineering services, Krazan provided monitoring and testing of foundation/soil-structure interaction during the parks expansion, construction engineering inspection of reinforcing steel, structural steel, welding, wood framing, masonry, concrete, and asphalt concrete. Krazan also provided materials testing of concrete, grout, masonary, and steel.
Cass Arrieta - 1105 N Marshall Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020
Projects location: Riverside National Cemetery -
22495 Van Buren Boulevard Riverside, CA 92518
Project Timeline: May 2022 - October 2022
Client: Riverside County
Projects location: Michael S. Wolfson Park - 70105
Frank Sinatra Drive, Rancho Mirage 92270
Project Timeline: April 2022 - May 2023
Client: City of Rancho Mirage
Projects location: Vallecitos Emergency Water
Repair - Broken Rock Rd & S Rancho Santa Fe
Rd, Lake San Marcos, CA 92078
Project Timeline: January 2023 - March 2023
Client: Vallecitos Water District
22.B
Jorge A. Pelayo Dean L. Alexander Josh Atadero Dave R. Jarsoz Stephen J. Nelson RCE, Geotechnical
Engineering
Department
Manager
RCE, RGE, REA,
CEO & Principal
Engineer
Project Manager/
Primary Point of
Contact
RCE, RGE,
President of
Engineering
Services
RG, CEG, Senior
Engineering
Geologist
Krazan & Associates Special Inspectors & Engineering Technician Support Staff Emilio Leal-Vengas
Senior Field Technician & Special Inspector
Ghaby Grenier
Senior Special Inspector
Jason Bogart
Senior Field Technician & Special Inspector
Guillermo Zamudio
Construction Materials Inspector
Nathan Schultz
Senior Field Technician & Special Inspector
Chris Sanchez
Senior Field Technician & Dispatch
Dillan Vilan
Senior Field Technician & Special Inspector
Ronnie Ramos
Senior Field Technician & Special Inspector
Matthew Castellanos
Senior Field Technician & Lab Technician
Gabriel Ramirez
Senior Field Technician & Lab Technician
16 Oscar Soto Remington
Alexander
Alan Jones Jared Gruszczynski
Field Geologist PG, Staff Engineer Primary Inspector/
Technician
Laboratory Manager
B. Personnel
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Key Personal
Personnel Duties
Regional Director/ Primary
Point of Contact
Josh Atadero
Mr. Atadero will serve as our Project Manager/Regional Director/ Primary Point of Contact for all services delivered throughout this contract. He will be responsible for planning, coordinating, and conducting the majority of the work. He will make himself available 24 hours a day to all members of the construction project teams to ensure any last-minute needs of your projects are rapidly addressed without any delay.
RCE, RGE, REA, CEO &
Principal Engineer
Dean L. Alexander
Mr. Alexander is a Registered Civil Engineer and Registered Geotechnical Engineer in California and a Registered Professional Engineer in fifteen other states. In addition, he is a Registered Environmental Assessor in California and a Certified Asbestos Inspector in California. He will be available to assist the project in any unique way to faciliate the team.
RCE, RGE, President of
Engineering Services
Dave R. Jarosz
Mr.Jarosz will serve as the oversight and engineering reviewer of all test reports. He will ensure project manager requests for additional support are met, monitor budgets, client satisfaction, provide senior technical council, and guidance to project managers and lead inspectors. He will monitor the project regularly.
Geotechnical Engineering
Department Manager
Jorge A. Pelayo
Mr. Pelayo is our facilities Geotechnical Engineering Department Manager and will provide the required technical oversight for both the laboratory & field service that our team provides. He will provide around-the-clock engineering oversight as well as be available to all members of the construction project teams 24 hours a day.
RG, CEG, Senior
Engineering Geologist
Stephen J. Nelson
Mr. Nelson is a Professional Geologist and a Certified Engineering Geologist in the State of California and has over 24 years of experience in geotechnical engineering, construction management and environmental investigations. He will provided project oversight and management for geologic and geotechnical engineering investigations.
Primary Inspector/
Technician & Inspection
Supervisor
Alan Jones
Mr. Jones is our team’s Primary Special Inspector. Mr. Jones carries all necessary certifications to provide Special Inspection Services on Capital Improvement Projects and will personally provide Concrete, Masonry, Welding, Fireproofing, Bolting, Epoxy & Soils inspection/ testing services to your projects. He will also provide supervision for all Special Inspection services provided by our team. He will be available to your team 24 hours a day to address and ensure coverage for any last-minute service request.
PE, Staff Engineer
Remington Alexander
Mr. Remington Is our proposed staff engineer. He will provide geotechnical investigations, subsurface exploration, cone penetration testing and analysis. Log soils, field analysis on preconstruction and site-specific projects.
Field Geologist
Oscar Soto
Mr. Soto will serve as our field geologist for all services delivered throughout this contract. He specializes in geotechnical engineering investigations, subsurface exploration, cone penetration testing and analysis.
Laboratory Manager
Jared Gruszczynski
Mr. Gruszczynski has over 19 years of experience in the soils and testing and inspection field. He provides leadership to our staff technicians and performs technical test involving soil, aggregate, concrete, asphalt and other materials.
Dispatch/Emergency
Contact
Nathan Schultz
Mr. Schultz will serve as our emergency contact throughout the duration of the contract agreement. He can be reached 24/7 at:
(442)400-4880
[email protected]
17 A. The following will be assigned
as our key personnel which
will be available to the extent
proposed for the duration of the
project to service the needs of
the City of Hemet directly from
our Corona Office.
B. Krazan & Associates is
a DSA, Caltrans, CCRL,
and AMRL approved testing
laboratory to provide special
inspectors and perform the
special inspections indicated
on the approved documents
including the Tests and Special
Inspections (T&I) list.
Our vast experience in
providing on-call Geotechnical
Engineering, Testing &
Inspection services has
allowed us to develop a deep
understanding of all processes
related to effectively covering
and reporting our services.
As referenced within our
staff matrix, we typically
utilize multi-certified Special
Inspectors & Engineering
Technicians for the great value
they bring to construction
project teams.
C. Krazan & Associates
proposes to provide all
services through this contract
without the use of any
outside sub-consultants, or
sub-contractors.
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JOSH ATADERO | PROJECT MANAGER/REGIONAL DIRECTOR/PRIMARY
POINT OF CONTACT
Mr. Atadero directs our pursuits and successful service delivery on our highest-of-profile on-call contracts. He provides accountability to our clients regarding budget control & quality of staff by continuously remaining engaged in the construction process. Additionally, he oversees all business affairs ensuring our promised high level of service is continuously maintained within our accounting and contractual responsibilities.
Before Mr.Atadero transitioned to management, he served several years as a Senior Soil/Concrete Technician on many high-profile city projects. His vast background in geotechnical, materials inspection, and laboratory testing allows him to apply an all-around understanding to project management decisions. Mr.Atadero’s hands-on approach continually allows him to guide project costs, keeping them within budget. His success in this role has allowed him to better serve our clients by creating best practice methods and increased communications. Mr.Atadero strives to meet all of our client’s needs and establish lasting client relations. While electronic communications continue to reach new heights, he couples it with old values and face-to-face meetings.
Mr. Atadero’s experience includes establishing and drafting industry-approved practices & laboratory quality manuals for new facilities requiring certification.
He works closely with engineers, managers, and inspection staff at all levels to ensure all practices and policies remain current and our staff evolves alongside the ever-changing programs.
EDUCATION
Imperial Valley College
PROFESSIONAL
AFFILIATIONS
ACIA-American Construction
Inspectors Association
ACI-American Concrete
Institute
CERTIFICATIONS
ACI Field Testing Technician
Level 1
ACI Concrete Strength
Testing Technician Grade 1
ACI Aggregate Testing
Technician Grade 1
ACI Concrete Laboratory
Testing Technician Level 1
Nuclear Gauge Certification
Radiation Safety Officer
Training
County of Riverside Desert
Turtle Protection
Air Quality Management
District (AQMD) PM-10 Dust
Control
Environmental Training
& Compliance (ETAC)
Hazardous Material & Waste
Transportation
YEARS EXPERIENCE
20 RELEVANT ON-CALL PROJECT INVOLVEMENT/EXPERIENCE:
• Ramona Municipal Water District On-Call Geotechnical Services • Vallecitos Water District On-Call Geotechnical Services • Thousand Oaks On-Call Geotechnical Engineering Services • Otay Water District On-Call Geotechnical Services
• City of Chula Vista On-Call Geotechnical Services
• Yucaipa Valley Water District On-Call Geotechnical Engineering Services • Camrosa Water District On-Call Geotechnical Engineering Services • Imperial Irrigation District On-Call Geotechnical Engineering • City of Rancho Mirage On-Call Geotechnical Engineering Services • Jurupa Area & Park District On-Call Geotechnical Engineering Services • City of Indio On-Call Soils/Materials Testing & Inspection • Coachella Valley Water District On-Call Testing & Inspection • County of Imperial On-Call Testing & Inspection Services • County of Riverside On-Call Geotechnical Services
• County of Orange On-Call Geotechnical Services
• California Department of Water Resources Special Inspection Services • Antelope Valley - East Kern Water Agency Special Inspection Services • City of Palmdale On-Call Geotechnical & Special Inspection Services • Coachella Valley Water District Geotechnical Services Key Personnel Resumes
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DAVE R. JARSOZ | RCE, RGE, PRESIDENT OF ENGINEERING SERVICES,
SECONDARY PROJECT MANAGER
Mr. Jarosz has over 20 years of experience in geotechnical engineering, testing and inspection, construction management, and environmental investigations. He is the Regional Manager of our Central and Northern California operations. Mr. Jarosz has a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering and is a Registered Civil Engineer and Registered Geotechnical Engineer in California. He has provided project oversight for geotechnical engineering and construction testing and inspection projects for industrial facilities, schools, hospitals, wastewater treatment plants, bridges and culverts, sewer lines, embankments, service stations, commercial developments, and landfills. Mr. Jarosz has experience in many geotechnical engineering applications including shallow and deep foundation investigations, slope stability, pavement design, soil suitability and availability assessment, soil-cement treatment, and soil-lime stabilization, as well as field and laboratory soil testing.
Mr. Jarosz will be responsible for engineering overview, and review of general earthwork specificaons, and can be reached at (559) 348-2200.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science Civil
Engineering CSU Fresno,
1996
PROFESSIONAL
AFFILIATIONS
American Society
of Civil Engineers (ASCE)
LICENSE/REGISTRATION
California Registered
Geotechnical Engineer
Registered Civil Engineer
California
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Project Management
Geotechnical Engineering
Investigations
Soil Mechanics / Properties
Pavement Design
Slope Stability Evaluations
Septic System Design
Material Testing and
Inspection
Deep Foundation Design and
Inspection
YEARS EXPERIENCE
24 PROJECT INVOLVEMENT/EXPERIENCE:
• Highways/Roads/Asphalt Projects
• Fresno Yosemite International Airport Taxiway B Rehabilitation, Fresno • Generals Highway, Sequoia National Park
• Highway 99 Fairmead, Madera County
• Route 180 East (Caltrans Contract# 06-293304)
• Route 180 West (FCTA 1010b-3)
• Whitesbridge Widening, Kerman
• Jensen Avenue, Sanger
• Crescent Meadow Road, Sequoia-Kings National Park
• Visalia City Airport Runway Rehabilitations, Visalia
• Reedley Airport Taxiway and Widening, Reedley
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