Agreement - Signet Testing Lab. Inc. — San Jose City Council, October 24, 2023

Form Name: Amendment to Master Consultant Agreement – RWF Capital Projects Page: 1 of 4 Form/File No.: T-40716/2059977
City Attorney Approval Date: February 2023
First Amendment to Master Consultant Agreement – RWF Capital Projects

Consultants Name: Signet Testing Labortories, Inc.

(CPMS Contract No. 8753-2)
(Master Agreement AC No. 29369)
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This Amendment to the Master Agreement is made and entered into this ___day of____________. The City and the Consultant amend the above-referenced agreement as set forth herein.

1. Capitalized words in this Amendment have the same meaning as in the Master Agreement.

2. The provisions of this Master Agreement (including any previous amendments) not modified by this Amendment remain in full force and effect.

3. The provisions of this Amendment are effective upon execution of the Amendment by both parties.

4. Agreement Term: Section 2 is amended to extend the expiration date from ___ 12/31/2023___ to ___12/31/2026___.

5. Maximum Total Compensation: Subsection 10.1 is amended to Increase Decrease the Maximum Total Compensation from $___________________ to $___________________.

6. Agreement Section(s): Section(s) _____2______ is/are amended to read as set forth in Attachment A of the Amendment. December 31, 2023

7. Basis of Compensation – Exhibit B: The original First Revised Second Revised Exhibit B is amended to read as set forth in the attached First Second Third Revised Exhibit B, which is incorporated by reference into this Amendment.

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CPMS Contract No. 8753-2
Master Agreement AC No. 29369
Consultant: Signet Testing Laboratories, Inc.

Form Name: Amendment to Master Consultant Agreement (Capital Projects) Form/File No.: T-40716/2059977
City Attorney Approval Date: October 2015

Page: 2 of 4

This Amendment is executed by the authorized representatives of the City and Consultant as follows:

City of San José

Name: Toni J. Taber
Title: City Clerk

Consultant

Name: Robert V. Tadlock
Title: President/CEO
Approval as to Form (City Attorney):

Form Approved by the Office of the City Attorney.
(Maximum Total Compensation, as amended, is $100,000 or less, and the provisions of the form are not altered.)
Approved as to Form:

By:

Name: Rosalía Burgueño Tapia
Title: Sr. Deputy City Attorney

Name: Dave Palermo
Title: CFO

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CPMS Contract No. 8753-2
Master Agreement AC No. 29369
Consultant: Signet Testing Laboratories Inc.

Form Name: Amendment to Master Consultant Agreement – RWF Capital Projects Page: 3 of 4 Attachment A: Agreement Provisions Amendment
Form/File No.: T-40716/2059977
City Attorney Approval Date: February 2023

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Attachment A

Agreement Provision Amendment(s)
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This Attachment A is an attachment to the First Second Third amendment to Master Agreement.

The Section(s) set forth in the original Master Agreement, or in any previous amendment to the original Master Agreement, is/are amended as follows:

2. Agreement Term
The term of this master agreement is from the contract date to December 31, 2026, inclusive, unless terminated earlier pursuant to Section 19 below.

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CPMS Contract No. 8753-2
Master Agreement AC No. 29369
Consultant: Signet Testing Laboratories, Inc.

Form Name: Amendment to Master Consultant Agreement – RWF Capital Projects Page: 4 of 4 Revised Exhibit B: Basis of Compensation
Form/File No.: T-40716/2059977
City Attorney Approval Date: February 2023
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Revised Exhibit B: Basis of Compensation Second
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This revised Exhibit B is an attachment to the First Second Third amendment to Master Agreement.

The basis of compensation set forth in the original Exhibit B, or in any previous amendment to the original Exhibit B, is amended as follows effective January 1, 2024: Hourly rates for field inspections increased. Rate increases are aligned with prevailing wage increases for 2024, 2025, and 2026.

See updated fee schedule on following pages.

DRAFT--Contact the Office of the City Clerk at (408) 535-1260 or [email protected] for final document.

SIGNET TESTING LABORATORIES, INC.
3526 Breakwater Court ● Hayward, California 94545 ● Ph: 510.887.8484 Fax: 510.259.1068 August 10, 2023 PROVIDING QUALITY SINCE 1966 Page 1 of 7

SAN JOSE-SANTA CLARA RWF ON-CALL
2024 SCHEDULE OF FEES AND SERVICES

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
1000 Expert Witness ..................................................... $406.85/hour 1005 Principal Engineer .................................................. 231.75/hour 1010 Geotechnical Engineer .......................................... 221.45/hour 1015 Project Engineer / Executive / ASNT Level III ....... 200.85/hour 1020 Staff Engineer ........................................................ 173.04/hour 1025 Project Manager .................................................... 190.55/hour 1030 Quality Control Manager ........................................ 190.55/hour 1032 Lead / Multi-Certified Inspector /Group 1 Work ..... 159.65/hour 1035 Laboratory Technician ........................................... 149.35/hour 1040 Technical Assistant, Administrative, Draftsman .... 108.15/hour

INSPECTION AND TESTING SERVICES

Soils / Asphalt Concrete:
2001 Soil Compaction Testing & Observation ............. $123.60/hour 2104 Soils Observation & Sampling w/o compaction..... 123.60/hour 2102 AC Compaction Testing & Observation ................ 123.60/hour 2111 AC Placement Obs. & Sampling w/o compaction . 123.60/hour 2105 AC Batch Plant Inspection / Sampling ................... 123.60/hour 2110 Material Sampling / Transportation........................ 123.60/hour 2205 Pile / Pier Installation Observation ......................... 139.05/hour

Portland Cement Concrete / Shotcrete / Gunite:
3103 Concrete Placement Inspection .......................... $123.60/hour 3104 Concrete Sampling Only ........................................ 123.60/hour 3105 PCC Batch Plant Inspection .................................. 123.60/hour 3110 NS Grout Inspection / Sampling ............................ 123.60/hour 3123 Prestressed Concrete Pile Plant Inspection .......... 123.60/hour 3503 Shotcrete / Gunite Placement Inspection .............. 123.60/hour 3501 DSA Shotcrete / Gunite Placement Inspection ..... 128.75/hour

Reinforcing Steel / PT Strand:
3102 Rebar Placement Inspection ............................... $123.60/hour 3609 Rebar / PT Strand ID Sampling / Tagging ............. 123.60/hour 3208 PT Strand Stressing Inspection ............................. 123.60/hour

Masonry:
3701 DSA Continuous Masonry Inspection ................. $128.75/hour 3703 Continuous Masonry Inspection ............................ 123.60/hour 3706 Masonry Brick / Veneer Inspection ........................ 123.60/hour 3710 Periodic Masonry Inspection ................................. 123.60/hour 3715 Masonry Sampling / Tagging ................................. 123.60/hour

Structural Steel:
5101 Field Welding Inspection ..................................... $128.75/hour 5103 High Strength Bolting Inspection ............................128.75/hour 5104 Field UT Testing .....................................................128.75/hour 5105 Field MT Testing .....................................................128.75/hour 5106 Field PT Testing .....................................................128.75/hour 5201 Shop Welding Inspection ........................................128.75/hour 5202 Shop MT Testing ....................................................128.75/hour 5203 Shop PT Testing .....................................................128.75/hour 5204 Shop UT Testing .....................................................128.75/hour 5205 Shop Material ID .....................................................128.75/hour

Spray-Applied Fire Resistive Materials (SFRM) Fireproofing:
6002 SFRM Application of SFRM ................................ $123.60/hour 6002 SFRM Field Measure Thickness ............................123.60/hour 6002 SFRM Sampling .....................................................123.60/hour 6003 SFRM Bond Strength Testing ................................123.60/hour

Roof / Wood / Waterproofing Division:
7003 Built-up Roofing Placement Inspection ............... $149.35/hour 7004 Diaphragm Nailing Inspection ................................123.60/hour 7005 Shear Wall Nailing Inspection ................................123.60/hour 7060 Waterproofing Inspection .......................................149.35/hour 7005 Glue Laminated Beam Inspection ..........................236.90/hour

Specialty Testing Division:
9001 Anchor Load / Torque Testing ............................. $123.60/hour 9006 Witness Dowel / Anchor Installation .......................123.60/hour 9008 Pachometer ............................................................180.25/hour 9007 Schmidt Hammer Testing .......................................180.25/hour 9011 Ground Penetrating Radar Survey (GPR) ............211.15/hour 8161 Floor Flatness Survey (Dipstick) ...........................200.85/hour 8220 Moisture Vapor Emission Testing ..........................159.65/hour 7062 Moisture Content Testing .......................................159.65/hour 9703 Coatings Inspection ................................................231.75/hour 3108 Coring Technician, One Man..................................231.75/hour 9705 Specialty Technician (FRP, Profometer, etc) .........200.80/hour

Sample Pick-Up and Equipment Transport:
0209 Pick-Up / Delivery ...................................................$95.00/hour

Transportation of samples when scheduled outside of normal business hours will incur premium rates and 4/hour increments.

Note: Above rates shall be defined as “Basic Rates”; these rates do not include any applicable premium rates as presented in the Basis of Charges. These rates are contingent upon the sunsetting of our RWF (CPMS Contract No.:
8753-2) requirement to maintain $5 Million professional liability insurance to be replaced with a $2 Million requirement.

FIELD TESTING EQUIPMENT RATES
1610 Anchor Load / Epoxy Tester / Torque Wrench ... $15.00/hour 1611 Nuclear Gauge or Sand Cone ............................... 15.00/hour 1612 Skidmore Wilhelm H. S. Bolt Calibrator ................. 20.00/hour 1613 UT / MT / PT Gauge ............................................... 15.00/hour 1614 Floor Flatness ......................................................... 55.00/hour 1615 Paint Coating Gauge / Moisture Meter ................. 15.00/hour 1617 Ground Penetrating Radar ...................................$55.00/hour 1618 Pachometer / Profometer / Schmidt Hammer ....... 15.00/hour 1619 Coring Equipment (Drill, bits, generator, etc.) ....... 55.00/hour 1620 Core Barrel Usage (per inch drilled) ......................... 20.00/inch 1621 Fireproofing Cohesion / Vapor Emission / RH .... 95.00/each 1622 FRP Test Pucks .................................................... 55.00/each 1160 Concrete/Grout Testing (Air, Slump, Scale, etc.) 15.00/hour 0221 Project Laptop Computer / Smart Tablet .................. 15.00/day

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SAN JOSE-SANTA CLARA RWF ON-CALL
2024 SCHEDULE OF FEES AND SERVICES

SIGNET TESTING LABORATORIES, INC.
3526 Breakwater Court ● Hayward, California 94545 ● Ph: 510.887.8484 Fax: 510.259.1068 August 10, 2023 PROVIDING QUALITY SINCE 1966 Page 2 of 6

BASIS OF CHARGES
Signet is signatory to a labor agreement with Operating Engineers Local Union No. 3 (OE3) and our inspection and testing personnel are members of OE3.

With consideration of Prevailing Wage requirements, as determined by the California Department of Industrial Relations, and the labor agreement with OE3, we have minimum charges for field services and premium time rates that correspond to labor costs as set within the prevailing wage determination, OE3 labor agreement requirements, and our overall cost structure. Including:

Minimums & Increments: Hours
Show-Up Cancellation Time* ........................................................................... 2 Sample Pick-Up & Equipment Transport ......................................................... 2 Work Performed 0-4 hours ............................................................................... 4 Work Performed 4-8 hours ............................................................................... 8 Work + 8 hours ................................................................................................. 1 Project Minimum Charge ....................................................................... $885.00

* Show-up time for scheduled work with no work performed and notice of cancellation of less than 4 hours (notice must be provided by telephone to our dispatcher during normal business hours of 7 AM to 4 PM). Premium time rates will apply for work performed outside of normal business hours.

Premium Charges Added to Hourly Rates*:

Shift Differential** ............................................................................. Rate + 20% Over 8 hours on Weekdays ..................................................... 1.5 x Basic Rate First 8 hours on Saturday ......................................................... 1.5 x Basic Rate Over 12 hours on Weekdays ...................................................... 2 x Basic Rate Over 8 hours on Saturday ........................................................... 2 x Basic Rate Sunday and Holidays .................................................................. 3 x Basic Rate

* Shall also apply to Professional Services Staff
** For shifts beginning after 2:00 PM or before 4:00 AM where more than 5 consecutive days of service is scheduled for the shift inspector. Less than 5 days of consecutive shift work will result in additional charges including OT and DT due to rescheduling staff around normal workday schedules.

Travel Time:

Services, including mileage and travel time, are charged portal to portal from point of dispatch. Travel time will be invoiced in accordance with the associated service rate and when applicable include any premium charges associated with performing the work. Where specialty equipment is required, such as a nuclear density gauge which must be stored at our State licensed facility, or proof-load test equipment, the inspector’s or technician’s reporting location is the laboratory. Additional travel related expenses to conform to MCA 10.5.3.

Reimbursable Expenses:
0217 Trip Charge (25/mile radius of Signet office) .............. per MCA 10.5.3 0218 Trip Charge (25-50/mile radius of Signet office) ......... per MCA 10.5.3 0218 Trip Charge (50/mile + of Signet office) ...................... per MCA 10.5.3 0208 Mileage ....................................................................... per MCA 10.5.3 1311 Travel Time ....................................................................... Service Rate 0206 Specialty Vehicle Charge (when required) ................. per MCA 10.5.3 0205 Per Diem ..................................................................... per MCA 10.5.3 0207 Equip. Rental / Cure Box / Notary / Expenses............ per MCA 10.5.3 0105 Outside / Subcontracted Services ............. Cost + 5% / per MCA 10.6 0204 Parking / Tolls .............................................................. per MCA 10.5.3

Final Reports (Special Inspection Projects Only):
0216 Engineer’s Final Report Letter ........................................ $350.00 Each 0215 DSA/OSHPD Verified Report ........................................... 500.00 Each

Project Coordination, Engineering, and Management:

1. A minimum of one-half hour per $5,000 (with a cap of 3-hours/ week) in invoiced services per week will be charged for Project Engineer to review daily field reports, prepare and update non- conformance/exception tracking records, and preparation of a weekly summary report.

2. Project Engineer / Project Manager performing review of contractor submittals, laboratory test results, and other professional services are billed one-hour minimum/increment.

3. Special Handling Fee will be added to all invoices for Client required customization to standard processes such as billing, certified payroll, pay applications, special dispatch requests, etc…………………………………………………………..……….…3%

4. Project Administration Fee will be added to all invoices to cover project administration costs related to office project coordination, standard dispatch, report processing, typing, postage, on-line access to all reports, and EADOC generated daily/weekly/lab report documentation ……….………………………….………..…7%

Coordinated Inspections: If Signet or its agents will be performing in-shop inspections of fabrication or assembly, Client understands that Signet may perform coordinated inspections and bill accordingly. The industry standard requires that continuous inspection mandates a continuous presence in the facility for assembly or fabrication.

Our Fee Schedule and project specific rates are valid through December 31, 2024.

Per MCA 10.2.3, In case of a discrepancy between Schedule of Rates and Charges and MCA, the MCA governs.

DRAFT--Contact the Office of the City Clerk at (408) 535-1260 or [email protected] for final document.

SAN JOSE-SANTA CLARA RWF ON-CALL
2024 SCHEDULE OF FEES AND SERVICES

SIGNET TESTING LABORATORIES, INC.
3526 Breakwater Court ● Hayward, California 94545 ● Ph: 510.887.8484 Fax: 510.259.1068 August 10, 2023 PROVIDING QUALITY SINCE 1966 Page 3 of 6

LABORATORY TESTING

SOILS AND AGGREGATES

Aggregate Property Tests:

Acid Solubility
4260 ......................................................................................... $195.00 each

Aggregate Angularity AASHTO T304
4245 Fine Aggregate ................................................................. 255.00 each

Clay lumps and Friable Particles ASTM C142
4211 ........................................................................................... 185.00 each

Cleanness Value CTM 227
4213 1" x #4 (or finer) ............................................................... 225.00 each 4214 1-1/2” x ¾” ......................................................................... 425.00 each 4290 2-1/2” x 1-1/2” .................................................................... 750.00 each 4291 Pit Run ............................................................................... 360.00 each

Crushed Particles (percent) CTM 205
4225 ........................................................................................... 195.00 each

Durability Index CTM 229
4230 Course Fraction ................................................................. 265.00 each 4231 Fine Fraction ...................................................................... 265.00 each

Flat and Elongated Particles ASTM D4791
4224 ........................................................................................... 195.00 each

Los Angeles (LA) Abrasion and Impact ASTM C131/CTM 211
4219 500 revolutions .................................................................. 295.00 each 4220 100 & 500 revolutions ....................................................... 395.00 each

Los Angeles (LA) Abrasion and Impact ASTM C535
4221 (for large size coarse aggregate) 1000 revolutions ....... 495.00 each

Mohs Hardness
4261 ........................................................................................... 295.00 each

Organic Impurities in Fine Aggregates ASTM C40 / CTM 213 4209 ........................................................................................... 165.00 each

Relative Mortar Strength Of Portland Cement Concrete Sand CTM 515 4270 ........................................................................................... 675.00 each

Sand Equivalent ASTM D2419/CTM 217
4212 ........................................................................................... 245.00 each

Soundness of Aggregates ASTM C88/CTM 214
4207 by use of sodium or magnesium sulfate, fine or coarse, 5 cycles (billed per fraction, minimum charge $350.00) ............ 195.00 each

Specific Gravity & Absorption
4215 Fine Aggregate ASTM C128/CTM 207 ............................ 195.00 each 4216 Course Aggregate ASTM C127/CTM 206........................ 195.00 each

Unit Weight (Bulk Density) and Voids in Aggregate ASTM C29/CTM 212 4210 Unit weight (average of 3 tests) ........................................ 195.00 each

Voids in Mineral Aggregate CTM LP-2
4246 Calculated .......................................................................... 165.00 each

Compaction Characteristics - Moisture / Density Relationships:

Standard Proctor ASTM D698 / AASHTO T99
2237 4” mold ............................................................................. $465.00 each 2238 6” mold ............................................................................... 495.00 each 2242 Checkpoint for identification of material ............................ 295.00 each

Modified Proctor ASTM D1557 / AASHTO T180
2239 4” mold ............................................................................... 465.00 each 2240 6” mold ............................................................................... 495.00 each 2242 Checkpoint for identification of material ............................ 295.00 each

Rock Correction of Moisture/Density Curve ASTM D4718
4208 ........................................................................................... 185.00 each

California Impact CTM 216
2243 ........................................................................................... 385.00 each

Classification and Index Tests:

Atterberg Limits (Plasticity Index) ASTM D4318
2225 Dry Prep Method B .......................................................... $385.00 each 2226 Wet Prep Method A ........................................................... 395.00 each

Classification of Soils (Unified Soil Classification System ASTM D2487 2234 Visual Classification ............................................................ 85.00 each 2269 Stiffness by Torvane/Pocket Penetrometer ................... 85.00 each

Moisture Content ASTM D2216
2221 Individual test ..................................................................... 165.00 each

Moisture and Density ASTM D7263b
2222 Sample Diameter to 3” ...................................................... 135.00 each 2223 Sample to 6” Diameter ...................................................... 175.00 each

Organic Content of Peat and Other Organic Soil ASTM D2974 2233 ........................................................................................... 225.00 each

Particle Size Analysis ASTM C136/CTM 202
4203 Coarse aggregate (#4 to 1-1/2" maximum) ..................... 325.00 each 4204 Coarse aggregate (#4 to 3") .............................................. 395.00 each 4205 Total sieve coarse and fine (to 1-1/2" maximum) ............. 495.00 each 4206 Fine aggregate (#4 to #195 w/wash) ................................ 295.00 each 4226 Sieve analysis pit run with #195 wash .............................. 465.00 each 4202 #195 Wash on Aggregate ASTM C117 ............................ 295.00 each 2227 #195 Wash on Soil ASTM D1135 ..................................... 295.00 each

Particle Size Analysis ASTM D422
2228 Sieve (from ½” to #195) ................................................... 295.00 each 2229 Sieve (from 1-1/2” to #195) .............................................. 395.00 each 2230 Sieve (from 3” to #195)...................................................... 375.00 each 2231 Hydrometer test w/ sieve D422/ CTM 203 ....................... 485.00 each

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SIGNET TESTING LABORATORIES, INC.
3526 Breakwater Court ● Hayward, California 94545 ● Ph: 510.887.8484 Fax: 510.259.1068 August 10, 2023 PROVIDING QUALITY SINCE 1966 Page 4 of 6 pH of Soil CTM 643/AASHTO T-228
4402 ........................................................................................... 165.00 each

Pinhole Test (Classification of Dispersive Clay) ASTM D4647 2235 ........................................................................................... 575.00 each

Porosity (Total)
4280 Includes ASTM D7263 & ASTM D854 ............................. 225.00 each

Specific Gravity Of Soils
4228 by hydrometer ASTM D854/CTM 203 .............................. 245.00 each 2232 (-#4) by pycnometer ASTM D854/CTM 209.................... 225.00 each

GEOTECHNICAL LABORATORY

Consolidation Properties:

2256 Consolidation (1 cycle, 1 time rate) ASTM D2435 ..... $385.00 each 2257 For each additional Time-Rate curve ........................... 165.00 each 2258 Unload-Reload loop (per point) ...................................... 75.00 each 2259 Trim to test from 3” sample ............................................ 65.00 each

Expansion & Collapse Tests:

2261 Expansion Index UBC / ASTM D4829 ....................... $390.00 each One-Dimensional Swell or Collapse ASTM D4546
2210 Method A (4-point curve) ......................................... 900.00 each 2211 Method B .................................................................. 340.00 each 2212 Method C .................................................................. 360.00 each 2263 Collapse potential ASTM D5333 .................................. 195.00 each 2264 Shrink-Swell ASTM D3877 .......................................... 225.00 each 2265 Expansion pressure free swell ASTM D3877 .............. 185.00 each

Hydraulic Conductivity:

Flexible Wall ASTM D5084 (2 - 3”)
2250 Sandy soil................................................................... $395.00 each 2251 Clayey soil .................................................................... 465.00 each

Soil Strength Tests:

California Bearing Ratio ASTM D1883
4240 3 points without compaction curve ................................. $825.00 each

Resistance "R" Value ASTM D2844/CTM 301
4232 Untreated material ......................................................... ...395.00 each 4234 Cement, lime, or other additives field sample................. 455.00 each 4233 Cement, lime, or other additives laboratory mixed ......475.00 each

Direct Shear Tests, per point (2.5” diameter)
2278 Unconsolidated-Undrained UU .................................... 225.00 each 2279 Consolidated-Undrained CU ........................................ 265.00 each 2280 Consolidated-Drained CD (sandy soil) ASTM D3080 .. 295.00 each 2281 Consolidated-Drained CD (clayey soil) ........................ 325.00 each

Triaxial Tests, Per Point (2.5” Diameter)
2270 Unconsolidated-Undrained TX-UU ASTM D2850 ........ 195.00 each 2271 TX-UU over 70 psi ASTM D2850 ................................. 185.00 each 2274 Consolidated-Undrained TX-CU ASTM D4767 ........... 285.00 each 2272 TX-CU with pore pressure TX-CU-PP ASTM D4767 ... 495.00 each 2277 Staged 3-point TX-CU-PP with pore pressure .......... 1,450.00 each 2273 Consolidated-Drained TX- CD (sandy soil) USACE .... 795.00 each 2275 For multi-stage, each additional stress level ............... 345.00 each 2290 Back pressure saturation ............................................. 165.00 each

Unconfined Compressive Strength
2267 Cohesive soil ASTM D2166 ......................................... 125.00 each 4241 Soil-Cement cyl. (mixed in the lab) ASTM D1633 .......... 225.00 each 4242 Soil-Cement cyl. (field mixed) ASTM D1633 ................... 195.00 each 4243 CTB (mixed in the lab) ASTM D1633 .............................. 225.00 each 4244 CTB (field mixed) ASTM D1633 ....................................... 195.00 each

Cement Treated Base (CTB) Mix Design:

2291 Moisture-Density Relations of Soil-Cement Mixture
(each cement content) ASTM D558 ............................... $395.00 each 2292 Particle Size Analysis ASTM C136 ................................... 365.00 each 2293 Soundness of Aggregates by use of sodium or
magnesium sulfate, fine or coarse, 5 cycles (billed
per fraction, minimum charge $250.00) ASTM C88 ......... 175.00 each 2294 LA Abrasion ASTM C131 100 & 500 revolutions ............. 395.00 each 2295 Wetting & Drying Soil-Cement Mixtures ASTM D559 ...... 950.00 each 2296 Freeze &Thaw Soil-Cement Mixtures ASTM D560 ....... 1,350.00 each 4243 CTB Comp. Strength (each cement %t) ASTM D1633 .... 265.00 each 4250 Cement Treated Base Mix Design Report ........................ 650.00 each

Lime Treated Soil Mix Design:

2286 Soil-Lime Proportion ASTM D6276 .............................. $450.00 each 4247 Lime Treated Soil at 1 moisture Content CTM 373 .......... 765.00 each

Additional Costs:

2282 Preparation for 3” diameter specimen ......................... $85.00 each 2283 Remold test specimen ................................................. 110.00 each 2284 For multi-stage, each additional stress level ................. 95.00 each 2285 For each re-shear cycle ............................................... 105.00 each 2244 Photos ............................................................................ 45.00 each 9801 Foreign Soil Sterilization and Disposal ............................. 125.00 each 9802 Sample Storage............................................................................. QOR 9803 Shipping of samples, liners or containers ............................... per MCA 9804 Special handling of contaminated samples .................................. QOR Quote On Request (QOR)

ASPHALTIC CONCRETE

CTM 304/366/305
4101 Stabilometer value of lab mixed sample ......................... $765.00/point 4102 Stabilometer value of premixed sample ........................... 695.00 each 4103 Swell test of bituminous mixture ....................................... 395.00 each

CTM 304/307
4113 Moisture vapor susceptibility including
stabilometer (2 specimens) .............................................. 395.00 each

CTM 382/D6307
4129 Bitumen content of paving mixture by ignition oven (subject to environmental disposal surcharge) ................ 465.00 each 4104 Correction Factor .............................................................. 455.00 each

DRAFT--Contact the Office of the City Clerk at (408) 535-1260 or [email protected] for final document.

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4105 Gradation of extracted sample including #195 washes.... 465.00 each ASTM D1559
4106 Marshall test, premixed sample 3 specimen .................. $450.00 each 4107 Marshall test, lab mixed 3 specimens ............................... 550.00 each 4109 Mix Design: Marshall Method - no aggregate ............... 2,600.00 each 4112 Mix Design: Marshall Method - with aggregate ............. 3,195.00 each 4110 Mix Design: Hveem method - no aggregate .................. 2,400.00 each 4111 Mix Design: Hveem method - with aggregate ............... 2,900.00 each 4138 Marshall RAP Mix Design w/ Agg. Tests, AI MS-2 ........ 4,000.00 each 4139 Caltrans RAP Mix Design w/ Agg. Tests, CTM 367 ...... 3,600.00 each

CTM 308/ASTM D2726
4114 Specific gravity of compacted sample .............................. 295.00 each

CTM 308AASTM /D1188
4115 Specific gravity of AC - paraffin coated ............................. 325.00 each

CTM 304/375
4128 Test maximum density (TMD), set of 5 specimens .......... 565.00 each

ASTM D2041
4116 Rice Gravity ....................................................................... 365.00 each

ASTM D1075
4133 Index of retained strength, pre-mix ................................... 600.00 each 4134 Index of retained strength, lab mix .................................... 880.00 each 4125 Index Retained Stability - pre mix ..................................... 600.00 each 4126 Index Retained Stability - lab mix ...................................... 750.00 each

ASTM D4867/AASHTO
4127 Tensile strength ratio, pre-mix ........................................ 1,195.00 each 4117 Tensile strength ratio, lab mix ........................................ 1,600.00 each

CTM 303
4119 CKE Coarse ...................................................................... 195.00 each 4131 CKE Fine ........................................................................... 195.00 each 4132 Filmstripping, CTM 302 ..................................................... 245.00 each 4121 ATPB mix (grade, remix @ 2/2.5/3%) .............................. 465.00 each 4122 Open graded mix evaluation (grade, recombine, mix
@ 3 oil %’s, filmstripping), CTM 368 ................................. 495.00 each

CTM 370
4123 Moisture content of AC by microwave oven ..................... 125.00 each 4135 Calculate Voids Filled with Asphalt, CTM LP-3 .................. 85.00 each

4136 Calculate Dust Proportion, CTM LP-4 ................................ 85.00 each 4137 Calculate Air Voids of HMA, CTM 367 ............................... 95.00 each

CONCRETE / SHOTCRETE

ASTM C39/C567
3111 Compression tests, 6" x 12” and 4” x 8” molded cyls. ...... $65.00 each 3112 Unit weight on concrete cylinder ....................................... 125.00 each 3116 Cylinder Molds (Concrete / Grout / Mortar)......................... 25.00 each 3131 Compression Test Samples Cast by Others .................... 145.00 each

ASTM C495
3117 Lightweight insulating concrete (3" diameter x 6"
cylinder) Compression tests ................................................ 95.00 each ASTM C469
9314 Static Young's modulus of elasticity in
compression of 6" diameter x 12" cylindrical
specimen ........................................................................... 425.00 each 3119 Splitting tensile test, 6" diameter x 12" cylinder .................. 95.00 each

ASTM C512
9315 Creep of Concrete in compression (by project quote) ... $1,700.00/min 9316 Equilibrium Density ASTM C567 ...................................... 195.00 each

ASTM C42/C39
3118 Compression test concrete cores ..................................... 165.00 each 3510 Shotcrete core compressive strength ............................... 195.00 each

ASTM C78/C293
3135 Flexural strength of concrete, 6" x 6" x 24" specimen ...... 395.00 each

ASTM C157 (MODIFIED)
3115 Volume change of concrete, per set of 3
(drying shrinkage test), up to 28 days drying
(excludes trial batch) ......................................................... 965.00 each

ASTM C109
3113 Compression Tests, 2" cube specimen ............................ 125.00 each

ASTM C192
3136 Laboratory Trial Batch (by project quote) ........................ 1,500.00/min

MASONRY

ASTM C135
9401 Gross Area Compression ................................................ $325.00 each 9405 Net Area Compression ..................................................... 315.00 each 9402 Absorption and moisture content (*) ................................. 295.00 each 9403 Linear shrinkage (rapid method) (*) .................................. 510.00 each

ASTM C426
9406 Linear shrinkage (ASTM C426) (*) ................................... 525.00 each 9408 Unit Weight (*) ................................................................... 245.00 each 9404 Dimensional measurement/Equivalent web thickness (*) 225.00 each

UBC Standard
3711 2" x 4" mortar cylinder ......................................................... 85.00 each 3713 Grout sample ....................................................................... 85.00 each 3708 Composite prism ............................................................... 295.00 each

ASTM C1006
9407 Splitting tensile (*) .............................................................. 125.00 each 3717 Compression Test of CMU Core (CBC Title 24) ................ 95.00 each 3718 Shear Test of CMU Core (both face) (CBC Title 24) ........ 125.00 each

ASTM C531
9317 Linear Shrinkage & Coefficient of Thermal
Expansion ......................................................................... 600.00 each

BRICK
ASTM C67
9409 Compression test .............................................................. $95.00 each 9411 Absorption test, saturation coefficient ............................... 115.00 each 9306 Modulus of rupture .............................................................. 95.00 each

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CLAY ROOFING TILE

9418 UBC Standard 32-12 Breaking Load .............................. $165.00 each 9419 Water Absorption by 24-hour Oven Drying (extra
charge for cutting/preparation) .......................................... 155.00 each

BUILT-UP ROOFING

7026 Basic weight analysis ...................................................... $365.00 each

ASTM D2829
7025 Ply separation and complete roof analysis ....................... 625.00 each

FIREPROOFING

6004 Density of sprayed-on fireproofing .................................. $175.00 each 6005 Moisture Content of Sprayed-on Fireproofing .................. 125.00 each

STRUCTURAL STEEL AND CARBON STEEL
(Sample preparation and machining not included)

Tensile Testing - yield, ultimate, elongation
9510 To 1" material thickness, inclusive .................................. $245.00 each 9517 Over 1" up to 1-1/2" thickness........................................... 265.00 each 9539 Over 1-1/2" thickness ........................................................ 325.00 each 9519 End-Welded "Nelson" Studs ............................................. 265.00 each

Cold Bend Testing:
9511 To 3/4" material thickness ................................................. 225.00 each 9518 Over 3/4" up to 1-1/4" thickness........................................ 265.00 each

Flattening Tests on Pipe:
9508 To 10" diameter and 3/4" max. wall .................................. 245.00 each

9543 Guided Side, Root or Face Bends and T-Break ............... 195.00 each 9601 Standard Welder Qualification Test .................................. 665.00 each 9605 Macroetch Examination .................................................... 325.00 each

REINFORCING STEEL

Tensile Testing Full Section (yield/ultimate/elongation):
9501 Bar Size through #8......................................................... $255.00 each 9502 #9 through #11 .................................................................. 325.00 each 9503 #14 ..................................................................................... 375.00 each 9504 #18 ..................................................................................... 395.00 each 9552 Coupled rebar through #11 ............................................... 325.00 each 9553 Coupled rebar through #14 ............................................... 395.00 each 9554 Coupled rebar through #18 ............................................... 425.00 each 9509 Cold Bend Testing on Bar Size #11 and smaller .............. 255.00 each 9529 Cold Bend Testing on Bar Size #14.................................. 265.00 each

POST-TENSION / PRESTRESS 7-WIRE STRANDS

Seven-wire strands, ASTM A416, for 1/4" through 1/2" strands 9304 Breaking strength only .................................................... $465.00 each 9305 Yield strength, breaking strength & elongation ................. 495.00 each

MECHANICAL TESTING OF METALLIC PRODUCTS
(sample preparation and machining not included)

9544 Yield strength, tensile, elongation, R/A for 1/2"
diameter or sub-size reduced-section specimen ............ $325.00 each

Hardness Testing (3 points/sample)
9513 Rockwell / Brinell ............................................................... 225.00 each

Charpy Impact Testing (minimum of 3 specimens):
9520 Room Temperature ........................................................... 165.00 each 9521 To minus 100 degrees Fahrenheit .................................... 195.00 each 9522 To minus 150 degrees Fahrenheit .................................... 225.00 each

HIGH STRENGTH BOLTS, NUTS AND WASHERS
(Sample preparation and machining not included)

ASTM A325, A490 AND A449
Bolts: to 1-1/8" diameter inclusive
9526 Proof load ........................................................................ $195.00 each 9514 Ultimate Tensile ................................................................. 170.00 each 9515 Hardness (Rockwell) (*) including sample preparation .... 205.00 each

Nuts: to 1-1/8" inclusive
9535 Proof load .......................................................................... 195.00 each 9536 Hardness (Rockwell) (*) including sample preparation .... 205.00 each

Washers: all sizes
9536 Hardness (Rockwell) (*) including sample preparation .... 205.00 each 9516 Carburization Depth .......................................................... 180.00 each

ASTM F959
9537 Load Indicator Washers (LIW), proof load ........................ 185.00 each

SPECIALTY TESTING

ASTM A90
9700 Weight of galvanized coating (subject to environmental disposal fee) .................................................................... $265.00 each 9701 Other materials-aluminum, brass, bronze, fiberglass, etc 165.00 each

MISCELLANEOUS
9903 Calibration of hydraulic ram system (single ram, one pressure gauge to 30 tons) ............................................... 350.00 each 9904 Calibration of hydraulic ram system (single ram, one Pressure gauge to 100 tons) ............................................. 450.00 each 9805 Fiber Reinforced Polymer Tensile / Elongation ................ 850.00 each

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PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
1000 Expert Witness ..................................................... $419.06/hour 1005 Principal Engineer .................................................. 238.70/hour 1010 Geotechnical Engineer .......................................... 228.09/hour 1015 Project Engineer / Executive / ASNT Level III ....... 206.88/hour 1020 Staff Engineer ........................................................ 178.23/hour 1025 Project Manager .................................................... 196.27/hour 1030 Quality Control Manager ........................................ 196.27/hour 1032 Lead / Multi-Certified Inspector /Group 1 Work ..... 164.44/hour 1035 Laboratory Technician ........................................... 153.83/hour 1040 Technical Assistant, Administrative, Draftsman .... 111.39/hour

INSPECTION AND TESTING SERVICES

Soils / Asphalt Concrete:
2001 Soil Compaction Testing & Observation ............. $127.31/hour 2104 Soils Observation & Sampling w/o compaction..... 127.31/hour 2102 AC Compaction Testing & Observation ................ 127.31/hour 2111 AC Placement Obs. & Sampling w/o compaction . 127.31/hour 2105 AC Batch Plant Inspection / Sampling ................... 127.31/hour 2110 Material Sampling / Transportation........................ 127.31/hour 2205 Pile / Pier Installation Observation ......................... 143.22/hour

Portland Cement Concrete / Shotcrete / Gunite:
3103 Concrete Placement Inspection .......................... $127.31/hour 3104 Concrete Sampling Only ........................................ 127.31/hour 3105 PCC Batch Plant Inspection .................................. 127.31/hour 3110 NS Grout Inspection / Sampling ............................ 127.31/hour 3123 Prestressed Concrete Pile Plant Inspection .......... 127.31/hour 3503 Shotcrete / Gunite Placement Inspection .............. 127.31/hour 3501 DSA Shotcrete / Gunite Placement Inspection ..... 132.61/hour

Reinforcing Steel / PT Strand:
3102 Rebar Placement Inspection ............................... $127.31/hour 3609 Rebar / PT Strand ID Sampling / Tagging ............. 127.31/hour 3208 PT Strand Stressing Inspection ............................. 127.31/hour

Masonry:
3701 DSA Continuous Masonry Inspection ................. $132.61/hour 3703 Continuous Masonry Inspection ............................ 127.31/hour 3706 Masonry Brick / Veneer Inspection ........................ 127.31/hour 3710 Periodic Masonry Inspection ................................. 127.31/hour 3715 Masonry Sampling / Tagging ................................. 127.31/hour

Structural Steel:
5101 Field Welding Inspection ..................................... $132.61/hour 5103 High Strength Bolting Inspection ............................132.61/hour 5104 Field UT Testing .....................................................132.61/hour 5105 Field MT Testing .....................................................132.61/hour 5106 Field PT Testing .....................................................132.61/hour 5201 Shop Welding Inspection ........................................132.61/hour 5202 Shop MT Testing ....................................................132.61/hour 5203 Shop PT Testing .....................................................132.61/hour 5204 Shop UT Testing .....................................................132.61/hour 5205 Shop Material ID .....................................................132.61/hour

Spray-Applied Fire Resistive Materials (SFRM) Fireproofing:
6002 SFRM Application of SFRM ................................ $127.31/hour 6002 SFRM Field Measure Thickness ............................127.31/hour 6002 SFRM Sampling .....................................................127.31/hour 6003 SFRM Bond Strength Testing ................................127.31/hour

Roof / Wood / Waterproofing Division:
7003 Built-up Roofing Placement Inspection ............... $153.83/hour 7004 Diaphragm Nailing Inspection ................................127.31/hour 7005 Shear Wall Nailing Inspection ................................127.31/hour 7060 Waterproofing Inspection .......................................153.83/hour 7005 Glue Laminated Beam Inspection ..........................244.01/hour

Specialty Testing Division:
9001 Anchor Load / Torque Testing ............................. $127.31/hour 9006 Witness Dowel / Anchor Installation .......................127.31/hour 9008 Pachometer ............................................................185.66/hour 9007 Schmidt Hammer Testing .......................................185.66/hour 9011 Ground Penetrating Radar Survey (GPR) ............217.48/hour 8161 Floor Flatness Survey (Dipstick) ...........................206.88/hour 8220 Moisture Vapor Emission Testing ..........................164.44/hour 7062 Moisture Content Testing .......................................164.44/hour 9703 Coatings Inspection ................................................238.70/hour 3108 Coring Technician, One Man..................................238.70/hour 9705 Specialty Technician (FRP, Profometer, etc) .........206.88/hour

Sample Pick-Up and Equipment Transport:
0209 Pick-Up / Delivery ...................................................$95.00/hour

Transportation of samples when scheduled outside of normal business hours will incur premium rates and 4/hour increments.

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BASIS OF CHARGES
Signet is signatory to a labor agreement with Operating Engineers Local Union No. 3 (OE3) and our inspection and testing personnel are members of OE3.

Premium Charges Added to Hourly Rates*:

Travel Time:

Project Coordination, Engineering, and Management:

2. Project Engineer / Project Manager performing review of contractor submittals, laboratory test results, and other professional services are billed one-hour minimum/increment.

Our Fee Schedule and project specific rates are valid through December 31, 2025.