Santa Ana City Council
November 21, 2023

CONSULTANT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AND
GEOCON WEST, INC. TO PROVIDE ON-CALL GEOTECHNICAL

ENGINEERING SERVICES
THIS AGREEMENT is made and entered into on this 21st day of November, 2023 by and between Geocon West, Inc. (“Consultant”), and the City of Santa Ana, a charter city and municipal corporation organized and existing under the Constitution and laws of the State of California (“City”).

RECITALS
A. On August 2, 2023 the City issued Request for Proposal (“RFP”) No. 23-123 by which it desired to retain a consultant having special skill and knowledge in the field of geotechnical engineering services on an on-call basis for the City’s Public Works Agency.

B. Consultant submitted a responsive proposal that was among those selected by the City.

Consultant represents that it is able and willing to provide such services described in the scope of work that was included in the RFP No. 23-123.

C. In undertaking the performance of this Agreement, Consultant represents that it is knowledgeable in its field and that any services performed by Consultant under this Agreement will be performed in compliance with such standards as may reasonably be expected from a professional consulting firm in the field.

NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual and respective promises, and subject to the terms and conditions hereinafter set forth, the parties agree as follows:

1. SCOPE OF SERVICES
Consultant shall perform the services that were described in the scope of work included in the RFP No. 23-123, during the term of this Agreement, the tasks and obligations including all labor, materials, tools, equipment, and incidental customary work required to fully and adequately complete the services described and set forth in “Scope of Services - Exhibit A” attached hereto and incorporated by reference, and as further described in Consultant’s Proposal, attached hereto an incorporated herein by this reference as “Consultant’s Proposal - Exhibit B.”

2. COMPENSATION
a. City neither warrants nor guarantees any minimum or maximum compensation to Consultant under this Agreement. Consultant shall be paid only for actual services performed under this Agreement at the rates and charges identified in Consultant’s Fee Proposal, which is attached hereto and fully incorporated herein by this reference as “Compensation - Exhibit C.” Consultant is one of five (5) separate consultants selected to provide services on an on -call basis under RFP 23-123. The total compensation for services provided by all consultants selected under RFP 23-123 shall not exceed the shared aggregate amount of $ 2,000,000.00 during the term of this Agreement, including any extension periods, as set forth in Section 3, below.

EXHIBIT 3

b. Payment by City shall be made within forty-five (45) days following receipt of proper invoice evidencing work performed, subject to City accounting procedures. Payment need not be made for work which fails to meet the standards of performance set forth in the Recitals which may reasonably be expected by City. c. Notwithstanding any contrary terms contained within Consultant’s Fee Proposal, Consultant’s fees shall not increase by more than 3% annually over the term of this Agreement, including any extension pe riods, unless directly affected by Prevailing Wage laws, if applicable.

3. TERM
This Agreement shall commence on November 21, 2023 and end on November 20, 2026, with the option for the City to grant up to one (1), two (2) year extension, exercisable by a writing by the City Manager and the City Attorney, unless terminated earlier in accordance with Section 16, below.

4. PREVAILING WAGES
Consultant is aware of the requirements of California Labor Code Section 1720, et seq., and 1770, et seq., as well as C alifornia Code of Regulations, Title 8, Section 16000, et seq., (“Prevailing Wage Laws”), which require the payment of prevailing wage rates and the performance of other requirements on “public works” and “maintenance” projects. If the services being performed are part of an applicable “public works” or “maintenance” project, as defined by the Prevailing Wage Laws, and the total compensation is $1,000 or more, Consultant agrees to fully comply with such Prevailing Wage Laws. Consultant shall defend, indemni fy and hold the City, its elected officials, officers, employees and agents free and harmless from any claim or liability arising out of any failure or alleged failure to comply with the Prevailing Wage Laws.

5. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR
Consultant shall, during the entire term of this Agreement, be construed to be an independent contractor and not an employee of the City. This Agreement is not intended nor shall it be construed to create an employer -employee relationship, a joint venture relationship, or to allow the City to exercise discretion or control over the professional manner in which Consultant performs the services which are the subject matter of this Agreement; however, the services to be provided by Consultant shall be provided in a manner consistent with all applicable standards and regulations governing such services. Consultant shall pay all salaries and wages, employer's social security taxes, unemployment insurance and similar taxes relating to employees and shall be responsible for all applicable withholding taxes.

6. OWNERSHIP OF MATERIALS
This Agreement creates a non -exclusive and perpetual license for City to copy, use, modify, reuse, or sublicense any and all copyrights, designs, and other intellectual property

embodied in plans, specifications, studies, drawings, estimates, and other documents or works of authorship fixed in any tangible medium of expression, including but not limited to, physical drawings or data magnetically or otherwise recorded on computer diskettes, which are prepared or caused to be prepared by Consultant under this Agreement (“Documents & Data”). Consultant shall require all subcontractors to agree in writing that City is granted a non -exclusive and perpetual license for any Documents & Data the sub contractor prepares under this Agreement.

Consultant represents and warrants that Consultant has the legal right to license any and all Documents & Data. Consultant makes no such representation and warranty in regard to Documents & Data which were provided to Consultant by the City. City shall not be limited in any way in its use of the Documents and Data at any time, provided that any such use not within the purposes intended by this Agreement shall be at City’s sole risk.

7. INSURANCE
Consultant shall procure and maintain for the duration of the contract insurance against claims for injuries to persons or damages to property which may arise from or in connection with the performance of the work hereunder and the results of that work by the Consultant, its agents, representatives, employees or subcontractors.
a. Consultant shall not commence work for the City until it has provided evidence satisfactory to the City that it has secured all insurance required under this Section. In addition, Consultant shall not allow any subconsultant to commence work on any subcontract until it has secured all insurance required under this Section. b. Insurance coverage shall be at least as broad as:
(i) Commercial General Liability (CGL): Insurance Services Office Form CG 00 01 covering CGL on an “occurrence” basis, including products and completed operations, property damage, bodily injury and personal & advertising injury with limits no less than $2,000,000.00 per occurrence. If a general aggregate limit applies, either the general aggregate limit shall apply separately to this project/location (ISO CG 25 03 or 25 04) or the general aggregate limit shall be twice the required occurrence limit.
(ii) Automobile Liability: Insurance Services Office Form CA 0001 covering Code 1 (any auto), with limits no less than $ 1,000,000.00 per accident for bodily injury and property damage.
(iii) Workers’ Compensation insurance as required by the State of California, with Statutory Limits, and Employer’s Liability Insurance with limit of no less than$1,000,000.00 per accident for bodily injury or disease. (iv) Professional Liability Insurance with limits no less than $2,000,000 per occurrence or claim, and $2,000,000 policy aggregate.
(v) If the Consultant maintains broader coverage and/or higher limits than the minimums shown above, the City requires and shall be entitled to the broader

coverage and/or the higher limits maintained by the Consultant. Any available insurance proceeds in excess of the specified minimum limits of insurance and coverage shall be available to the City.
c. Other Insurance Provisions. The insurance policies are to contain, or be endorsed to contain, the following provisions:
(i) Additional Insured Statu s. The City, its officers, officials, employees, and volunteers are to be covered as additional insureds on the CGL policy with respect to liability arising out of work or operations performed by or on behalf of the Consultant including materials, parts, or equipment furnished in connection with such work or operations. General liability coverage can be provided in the form of an endorsement to the Consultant’s insurance (at least as broad as ISO Form CG 20 10 11 85 or both CG 20 10, CG 20 26, CG 20 33, or CG 20 38; and CG 20 37 forms if later revisions used). (ii) Primary Coverage. For any claims related to this contract, the Consultant’s insurance coverage shall be primary insurance primary coverage at least as broad as ISO CG 20 01 04 13 as respects the City, its officers, officials, employees, and volunteers. Any insurance or self -insurance maintained by the City, its officers, officials, employees, or volunteers shall be excess of the Consultant’s insurance and shall not contribute with it. (iii)Notice of Cancellation. Each insurance policy required above shall state that coverage shall not be canceled, except with notice to the City. (iv) Waiver of Subrogation. Consultant hereby grants to City a waiver of any right to subrogation which any insurer of said Consultan t may acquire against the City by virtue of the payment of any loss under such insurance. Consultant agrees to obtain any endorsement that may be necessary to affect this waiver of subrogation, but this provision applies regardless of whether or not the City has received a waiver of subrogation endorsement from the insurer. (v) Self-Insured Retentions. Self-insured retentions must be declared to and approved by the City. The City may require the Consultant to purchase coverage with a lower retention or provide proof of ability to pay losses and related investigations, claim administration, and defense expenses within the retention.

The policy language shall provide, or be endorsed to provide, that the self - insured retention may be satisfied by either the named insured or City. (vi) Acceptability of Insurers. Insurance is to be placed with insurers authorized to conduct business in the state with a current A.M. Best’s rating of no less than A:VII, unless otherwise acceptable to the City.
(vii) Claims Made Policies. If any of the required policies provide coverage on a claims-made basis:

• The Retroactive Date must be shown and must be before the date of the contract or the beginning of contract work.
• Insurance must be maintained and evidence of insurance must be provided for at least five (5) years after completion of the contract of work.
• If coverage is canceled or non -renewed, and not replaced with another claims-made policy form with a Retroactive Date prior to the contract effective date, the Consultant must purchase “extended reporting” coverage for a minimum of five (5) years after completion of contract work.
(viii) Verification of Coverage. Consultant shall furnish the City with original Certificates of Insurance including all required amendatory endorsements (or copies of the applicable policy language effecting coverage required by this clause) and a copy of the Declarations and Endorsement Page of the CGL policy listing all policy endorsements to City before work begins. However, failure to obtain the required documents prior to the work beginning shall not waive the Consultant’s obligation to provide them. The City reserves the right to require complete, certified copies of all required insurance policies, including endorsements required by these specifications, at any time. (ix) Subcontractors. Consultant shall require and verify that all subcontractors maintain insurance meeting all the requirements stated herein, and Consultant shall ensure that City is an additional insured on insurance required from subcontractors.
(x) Special Risks or Circumstances. City reserves the right to modify these requirements, including limits, based on the nature of the risk, prior experience, insurer, coverage, or other special circumstances.

8. INDEMNIFICATION

Consultant agrees to defend, and shall indemnify and hold harmless the City, its officers, agents, employees, contractors, special counsel, and representatives from liability: (1) for personal injury, damages, just compensation, restitution, judicial or equitable relief arising out of claims for personal injury, including death, and claims for property damage, which may arise from the negligent operations of the Consultant, its subcontractors, agents, employees, or other persons acting on its behalf which relates to the services described in section 1 of this Agreement; and (2) from any claim that personal injury, damages, just compensation, restitution, judicial or equitable relief is due by reason of the terms of or effects arising from this Agreement. This indemnity and hold harmless agreement applies to all claims for damages, just compensation, restitution, judicial or equitable relief suffered, or alleged to have been suffered, by reason of the events referred to in this Section or by reason of the terms of, or effects, arising from this Agreement. The Consultant further agrees to indemnify, hold harmless, and pay all costs for the defense of the City, including fees and costs for special counsel to be selected by the City, regarding any action by a third party

challenging the validity of this Agreement, or asserting that personal injury, damages, just compensation, restitution, judicial or equitable relief due to personal or property rights arises by reason of the terms of, or effects arising from this Agreement. City may make all reasonable decisions with respect to its representation in any legal proceeding. Notwithstanding the foregoing, to the extent Consultant’s services are subject to Civil Code Section 2782.8, the above indemnity shall be limited, to the extent r equired by Civil Code Section 2782.8, to claims that arise out of, pertain to, or relate to the negligence, recklessness, or willful misconduct of the Consultant.

9. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY INDEMNIFICATION

Consultant shall defend and indemnify the City, its officers, agents, representatives, and employees against any and all liability, including costs, for infringement of any United States’ letters patent, trademark, or copyright infringement, including costs, contained in the work product or documents provided by Consultant to the City pursuant to this Agreement.

10. RECORDS

Consultant shall keep records and invoices in connection with the work to be performed under this Agreement. Consultant shall maintain complete and accu rate records with respect to the costs incurred under this Agreement and any services, expenditures, and disbursements charged to the City for a minimum period of three (3) years, or for any longer period required by law, from the date of final payment to Consultant under this Agreement. All such records and invoices shall be clearly identifiable. Consultant shall allow a representative of the City to examine, audit, and make transcripts or copies of such records and any other documents created pursuant to this Agreement during regular business hours. Consultant shall allow inspection of all work, data, documents, proceedings, and activities related to this Agreement for a period of three (3) years from the date of final payment to Consultant under this Agreement.

11. CONFIDENTIALITY

If Consultant receives from the City information which due to the nature of such information is reasonably understood to be confidential and/or proprietary, Consultant agrees that it shall not use or disclose such information except in the performance of this Agreement, and further agrees to exercise the same degree of care it uses to protect its own information of like importance, but in no event less than reasonable care. “Confidential Information” shall include all nonpublic information. Confidential information includes not only written information, but also information transferred orally, visually, electronically, or by other means. Confidential information disclosed to either party by any subsidiary and/or agent of the other party is covered by this Agreement. The foregoing obligations of non-use and nondisclosure shall not apply to any information that (a) has been disclosed in publicly available sources; (b) is, through no fault of the Consultant disclosed in a publicly available source; (c) is in rightful possession of the Consultant without an obligation of confidentiality; (d) is required to be disclosed by operation of law; or (e) is independently developed by the Consultant without reference to information disclosed by City.

12. CONFLICT OF INTEREST CLAUSE

Consultant covenants that it presently has no interests and shall not have interests, direct or indirect, which would conflict in any manner with performance of services specified under this Agreement.

13. NON-DISCRIMINATION

Consultant shall not discriminate because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, gender, medical conditions, genetic information, or military and veteran status, age, national origin, ancestry, or disability, as defined and prohibited by applicable law, in the recruitment, selection, teaching, training, utilization, promotion, termination or other employment related activities or any services provided under this Agreement. Consultant affirms that it is an equal opportunity employer and shall comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations.

14. EXCLUSIVITY AND AMENDMENT

This Agreement represents the complete and exclusive statement between the City and Consultant, and supersedes any and all other agreements, oral or written, between the parties. In the event of a conflict between the terms of this Agreement and any attachments hereto, the terms of this Agreement shall prevail. This Agreement may not be modified except by written instrument signed by the City and by an authorized representative of Consultant. The parties agree that any terms or conditions of any purchase order or other instrument that are inconsistent with, or in addition to, the terms and conditions hereof, shall not bind or obligate Consultant or the City. Each party to this Agreement acknowledges that no representations, inducements, promises or agreements, orally or otherwise, have been made by any party, or anyone acting on behalf of any party, which is not embodied herein.

15. ASSIGNMENT

Inasmuch as this Agreement is intended to secure the specialized services of Consultant, Consultant may not assign, transfer, delegate, or subcontract any interest herein without the prior written consent of the City and any such assignment, transfer, delegation or subcontract without the City's prior written consent shall be considered null and void. Nothing in this Agreement shall be construed to limit the City’s ability to have any of the services which are the subject to this Agreement performed by City personnel or by other consultant and/or contractors retained by City.

16. TERMINATION

This Agreement may be terminated by the City upon thirty (30) days written notice of termination. In such event, Consultant shall be entitled to receive and the City shall pay Consultant compensation for all services performed by Consultant prior to receipt of such notice of termination, subject to the following conditions:
a. As a condition of such payment, the Executive Director may require Consultant to deliver to the City all work product(s) completed as of such date, and in such case

such work product shall be the property of the City unless prohibited by law, and Consultant consents to the City's use thereof for such purposes as the City deems appropriate.
b. Payment need not be made for work which fails to meet the standard of performance specified in the Recitals of this Agreement.

17. WAIVER

No waiver of breach, failure of any condition, or any right or remedy contained in or granted by the provisions of this Agreement shall be effective unless it is in writing and signed by the party waiving the breach, failure, right or remedy. No waiver of any breach, failure or right, or remedy shall be deemed a waiver of any other breach, failure, right or remedy, whether or not similar, nor shall any waiver constitute a continuing waiver unless the writing so specifies.

18. JURISDICTION - VENUE

This Agreement has been executed and delivered in the State of California and the validity, interpretation, performance, and enforcement of any of the clauses of this Agreement shall be determined and governed by the laws of the State of California. Both parties further agree that Orange County, California, shall be the venue for any action or proceeding that may be brought or arise out of, in connection with or by reason of this Agreement.

19. PROFESSIONAL LICENSES

Consultant shall, throughout the term of this Agreement, maintain all necessary lic enses, permits, approvals, waivers, and exemptions necessary for the provision of the services hereunder and required by the laws and regulations of the United States, the State of California, the City of Santa Ana and all other governmental agencies. Consultant shall notify the City immediately and in writing of its inability to obtain or maintain such permits, licenses, approvals, waivers, and exemptions. Said inability shall be cause for termination of this Agreement.

20. NOTICE

Any notice, tender, demand, delivery, or other communication pursuant to this Agreement shall be in writing and shall be deemed to be properly given if delivered in person or mailed by first class or certified mail, postage prepaid, or sent by fax or other telegraphic communicatio n in the manner provided in this Section, to the following persons:

To City:

Jennifer L. Hall
City Clerk
City of Santa Ana
20 Civic Center Plaza (M-30)
P.O. Box 1988
Santa Ana, CA 92702-1988
Fax: 714- 647-6956

With courtesy copies to:

Nabil Saba
Executive Director, Public Works Agency
City of Santa Ana
20 Civic Center Plaza
P.O. Box 1988
Santa Ana, California 92702

To Consultant:

A party may change its address by giving notice in writing to the other party. Thereafter, any communication shall be addressed and transmitted to the new address. If sent by mail, communication shall be effective or deemed to have been given three (3) days after it has been deposited in the United States mail, duly registered or certified, with postage prepaid, and addressed as set forth above. If sent by fax, communication shall be effective or deemed to have been given twenty-four (24) hours after the time set forth on the transmission report issued by the transmitting facsimile machine, addressed as set forth above. For purposes of calculating these time frames, weekends, federal, state, County or City holidays shall be excluded.

21. MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
a. Each undersigned represents and warrants that its signature herein below has the power, authority and right to bind their respective parties t o each of the terms of this Agreement, and shall indemnify City fully, including reasonable costs and attorney’s fees, for any injuries or damages to City in the event that such authority or power is not, in fact, held by the signatory or is withdrawn. b. All Exhibits referenced herein and attached hereto shall be incorporated as if fully set forth in the body of this Agreement.

[signatures contained on following page]

Jelisa Thomas Adams, GE
Vice President & Senior Engineer
Geocon West, Inc.
2807 McGaw Avenue, Irvine CA 92614
Tel: 714-751-3826 ext. 112
Email: [email protected]

SIGNATURE PAGE TO CONSULTANT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AND GEOCON WEST, INC. TO PROVIDE ON-CALL GEOTECHNICAL

ENGINEERING SERVICES

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Agreement the date and year first above written.

ATTEST: CITY OF SANTA ANA

JENNIFER L. HALL KRISTINE RIDGE
City Clerk City Manager

APPROVED AS TO FORM: CONSULTANT:

SONIA R. CARVALHO
City Attorney

By:

JONATHAN T. MARTINEZ
Assistant City Attorney

RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL:

NABIL SABA
Executive Director
Public Works Agency

By:

Title:

Jelisa Adams
Vice President

EXHIBIT A

SCOPE OF SERVICES

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Appendix
ATTACHMENT 1

SCOPE OF WORK

CITY OF SANTA ANA

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
FOR

ON-CALL GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING SERVICES
RFP NO. 23-123

Introduction / Background
The City of Santa Ana intends to retain Geotechnical Engineering Consultants on an as-needed or “on-call” basis. A Professional Services Agreement will be entered into with several of the qualified firms/consultant(s) to provide geotechnical engineering services for a variety of projects on an on-call basis. On an on-call, as-needed basis, the selected firm(s) may be asked to provide professional services on specific, project-by-project basis, based on an agreed-upon specific scope of services and fees.

In general, work consists of general geotechnical engineering services for Public Works Projects and or related to City facilities. The funding sources for each project may vary for each project/task order assignment shall comply with the funding agency’s requirements.

The consultant shall be able to assist the City through this contract to provide the necessary services. The consultant shall utilize in -house staff and/or sub -consultants to complete the assignments to meet the City standards. For specialized work for which the prime consultant shall require a sub-consultant, the prime consultant shall serve as an administrative liaison between the City and the sub-consultant.

Prime consultant mark-ups for sub-consultant work will not be allowed.

All proposals, plans, drawings, specifications, estimates, grant applications, and/or studies will be subject to the final approval and satisfaction of the City of Santa Ana.

Scope of Services
On as needed basis, the selected firm/s shall provide the City with th e following services as described herein.

The consulting firm/s are responsible for any damage to utilities during the locating efforts.

The consulting firm/s selected for these services shall demonstrate the ability and experience in the following types or work and not limited to:

• Soil Classification and Analysis
• Material Testing
• Ground Water- Dewatering and Seepage Control Analysis • Seismic Stability
• Soil Liquefaction

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• Slope Stability and Protection
• Construction Inspection
• Open and Braced Excavations (shallow)
• Grading and Site Clearing
• Pavement Design
• Foundation Design
• Retaining Structures- submerged and partially submerged • Fill Compaction
• Special Inspections
• Subsurface Geotechnical Investigation
• Infiltration Testing

The Consultant/s shall also provide services such as: field exploration, laboratory testing and instrumentation. If there are any exceptions to the core of requested services, proposers shall list said exceptions in their proposal (matrix form). For specialized work for which the prime consultant shall require a sub-consultant, the prime consultant shall serve as an administrative liaison between the City and the sub -consultant. The selected consultants must have the expertise, experience, and demonstrated resources available to perform the work described in this RFP.

General Requirements and Project Deliverables
The Consultant’s services for the project preparation, special studies/investigations shall include and in be in conformance with the latest editions of the following: The City of Santa Ana Municipal Code (SAMC), professional Standards established by the City, and or federal, state and local guidelines established in the project.

The Consultant shall have complete responsibility for the accuracy and completeness of all documents and plans prepared. The plans will be reviewed by the City of Santa Ana for conformity with the requirements of the Agreement. Reviews by the City of Santa Ana do NOT include detailed review or checking of design or the accuracy with which such designs are depicted in the documents and the plans. The documents and plans furnished under the Agreement shall be of a quality acceptable to the City of Santa Ana. The criteria for acceptance shall be a product of neat appearance, well organized, technically and grammatically correct, checked, and dated and having the maker and checker identified.

The Consultant shall have project management control procedures in effect during the entire time work is being performed under the Agreement. This task shall include the following:

• Project Management Plan- the consultant shall provide a detail management plan including information and coordination with other agencies to ensure compliance and completion of the tasks. This plan shall include all milestones and task breakdown for each of the tasks and subtasks included therein. The project management shall be submitted to the Project Manager for review and within 15 calendar days of the issued Notice to Proceed • Deliverables
• Quality Control/Quality Assurance (QA/QC) Plan
• Project Schedule/Invoicing
• Project Correspondence

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In case of conflict, ambiguities, discrepancies, errors, or omissions, the consultant shall submit the matter to the City for clarification.

However, work tasks may include studies or a variet y of engineering tasks. If requested by the City, the Consultant shall provide a Work Plan which includes a detailed schedule of the assigned project prior to the issuance of Notice to Proceed and/or Task Order. Specific Task Orders with Notices to Proceed (“NTPs”) will be provided for project(s) at the discretion of the City. Work required per Task Order shall comply with the Scope of Services and additional provisions in each Task Order and this agreement.

The following services/items shall include, but are not be limited to:

1. Research existing records of utility companies and agencies and coordinate with the involved parties.

2. City may opt to receive only PDF versions of the plans, reports, and studies for reviewing purposes. If so, the Consultant team will provided plans and/or specifications accordingly.

3. The Consultant shall monitor the project progress, maintain project files, and control the quality of the work performed by in -house staff and/or sub -consultants. Incomplete (not meeting targeted completion) or poor quality work will not be accepted. The Consultant shall revise the documents within a revised schedule set by the City, which may require overtime.

No additional compensation necessary for the consultant to complete this work to the satisfaction of the City shall be approved by the City for the required revisions. It is the responsibility of the Consultant to produce a professional-level quality of work product.

4. If included in the on-call project scope, attend meetings with the City staff as required.

5. If included in the on-call project scope, the Consultant shall coordinate permits and any other issues with the City, other Agencies, and all utility companies as required. At the direction of the City, the Consultant shall be the liaison with affected agencies.

6. If included in the on-call project scope, the Consultant shall be responsible for reviewing and approving addenda and clarifications.

All information regarding the plans and specifications and or documentation related to the project and approved by the City, will then become property of the City.

A more detailed scope of work will be provided when/if a specific project or Task Order proposal is requested of a consultant. All tasks orders shall include the staff title, hours, hourly ra te and totals as related to the project.

Project Schedule and Progress:

Progress review meetings shall be held at intervals deemed appropriate by the City. The Consultant shall furnish two copies of all completed work or partially completed update/status since the last progress review meeting. Progress reports shall be submitted monthly in electronic format indicating achievements and project schedule progress.

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City Responsibilities:

The City will provide information in its possession relevant to the prep aration of the required information in the RFP. The City will provide only the staff assistance and the documentation specifically in referred to herein.
• Furnish scope of work and provide general direction as needed for the assigned project • All reporting and coordination within the City
• Advertise, award, and administer of construction contract • Electronic files (sample plans & specifications, City of Santa Ana’s CADD Standards) • Electronic files for title sheets and sheet borders
• Facilitate meeting space and coordination and City facilities Fee Proposal:

In addition to Section IV.B.3 (Submittal Requirements: Fee Proposal) fee schedule shall be structured as follows:

The fee proposal shall include the firm’s standard hourly fee schedule, and/or project fee schedule where applicable and as outlined in this this documents. A list of all positions and hourly rates required to perform the services described herein. A more detailed scope of work will be provided when/if a specific project or Task Order proposal is requested of a consultant.

Other Terms and Conditions:

1. The project will be implemented in compliance with the City of Santa Ana’s policies, as well as Prevailing Wages and State/Federal Requirements.

2. The City regards the inclusion of California based des igns, engineering, and construction professionals, facilities, and services as part of the Team to be highly desirable, but not mandatory.

3. The City reserves the right to amend this Request for Proposal by addendum prior to the final dates of submission.

4. All reports, proposals, or other data or materials which are submitted shall become the sole property of the City of Santa Ana with the exception of the confidential Financial Capacity information and sealed fee proposals which will be returned to all propos ers after award of contract to the selected Team.

5. All products used or developed in the execution of any contract resulting from this request will remain in the public domain at the completion of this project.

6. The City has an affirmative action program. The purpose of the affirmative action program is to encourage certified minority business enterprises and women business enterprises. All submitting firms must have established affirmative action pr ograms approvable by the City.

During the RFP stage, all firms will need to complete a “Certification of Non -Discrimination by Contractors” for each firm on their team.

EXHIBIT B

CONSULTANT’S PROPOSAL

2807 McGaw Avenue ■ Irvine, CA 92614 ■ Telephone (949) 491-6570 ■ [email protected]

A. COVER LETTER
Geocon Proposal No. 2023-333
August 28, 2023

Gilbert Castillo, Project Manager
City of Santa Ana
Public Works Agency; M-36
20 Civic Center Plaza; Ross Annex
Santa Ana, California 92701
SUBJECT: ON-CALL GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR CITY OF SANTA ANA Dear Mr. Castillo,
Geocon West, Inc. (Geocon) welcomes the opportunity to submit this proposal to the City of Santa Ana in reference to the RFP for On-Call Geotechnical Engineering Services. We have the demonstrated technical expertise, project management approach, integrity, and responsiveness that will enable successful delivery of this project. Geocon has 52 years of experience performing on-call geotechnical engineering services for public agencies and municipalities right here in Southern California. We also perform materials testing , engineering geology, and environmental engineering services.

Our local office and certified laboratory in Irvine will manage this on-call and partner with the City of Santa Ana to provide Geotechnical Engineering Services, which will include, but are not limited to soils testing, material testing, groundwater testing, seismic and slope stability, liquefaction, construction inspection, pavement and foundation design recommendations, special inspection, geotechnical investigations, and percolation testing.

We have performed the same services for similar projects for numerous public agencies across our 52-year history, including recently for the City of Garden Grove, the City of Newport Beach, and the County of Los Angeles, Department of Public Works, to name a few.

Beyond our extensive experience and demonstrated service to the City, what sets Geocon apart?

 We bring innovation and problem-solving to all of our projects – big or small. Our goal on every project is to develop creative, cost-effective, and practical geotechnical solutions. Problem- solving early in project phasing is key. We pride ourselves on adding genuine value to every aspect of a project to enable the project to successfully move across phases.

 Transparency is key to our project management approach. We are committed to keeping cost, schedule, quality, safety, and transparency top of mind while we deliver our Task Orders.

We maintain strict burn -rate reports internally so that we stay on budget and transparently communicate our project milestone tracking to clients. Drawing from our extensive experience, we understand the need for rapid response times, communication and coordination with the project team, while maintaining excellent standards and providing quality deliverables.

 Our principals are working principals. Senior engineers and principals, like myself, will service your Task Orders. You will find a highly experienced leadership team at your disposal.

Additionally, our principals play a direct role in oversight of the team and take every opportunity to streamline costs. For example, our principals bill at senior rates to control costs. We also have many multi-certified inspectors, and it is always our goal to have one inspector cover multiple tasks rather than having two or more inspectors on- site simultaneously; t his minimizes the assignment of multiple field staff, all per the direction of working principals.

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 Our team is local, experienced, and available. Geocon offers an experienced, local team you can trust for this on-call contract. We are known for our responsiveness and availability to meet short-term requests. We do not utilize pay -when-paid clauses, so we receive priority scheduling from our subcontractors to expedite your projects. Our fully operational office and comprehensive testing laboratory in Irvine as well as our staff of engineers, geologists, technicians, and inspectors stand ready to serve the City.

 We perform our soils and materials testing in our in -house laboratories. We perform our services in-house, manage our own laboratories and maintain strict oversight of standards within our laboratories. We are consistently rated by CCRL and other certifying bodies with top performance for overall organization and accuracy of testing. Our laboratories are certified by DSA, AASHTO/AMRL, Caltrans, and CCRL and can provide both soil and materials testing services 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. With staggered lab staff schedules, we are able to complete critical path testing much quicker than a typical lab.

As managing partner of Geocon West, Inc., I attest by my signature that I have the official authority to bind the company to commit its resources to fulfill the terms of this contract. I manage the Irvine team, will manage all work under this contract, if awarded, and will be your point of contact. Please find my contact information below.

Geocon appreciates the opportunity to submit this proposal to the City. Upon being awarded, our team will be fully dedicated to every Task Order by providing the highest level of service while upholding our industry reputation for excellent customer service. Thank you for your consideration.

Sincerely,
Geocon West, Inc.

Jelisa Thomas Adams, GE
Vice President & Senior Engineer
2807 McGaw Avenue, Irvine, California 92614
T | 949.491.6570 M | 650.208.0992 E | [email protected]

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B. CONTRACT AGREEMENT STATEMENT
Geocon will agree to the City's Agreement provided that it complies with California Civil Code and insurance limits are within standard range for the services requested in the RFP.

C. FIRM AND TEAM EXPERIENCE

FIRM PROFILE
Geocon is a California corporation established in 1971 as a professional engineering consulting firm providing comprehensive geotechnical, geologic, construction inspection, and environmental engineering and consulting services. In addition to these services, we also provide environmental remediation contracting (cleanup) services and operate soils and materials testing laboratories.

Our managing principals are practicing professional geologists or engineers who actively manage projects and assign and mentor technical staff. Each office is supported by state- of-the-art inventories of field equipment and instrumentation, comprehensive technical libraries, and modern data- management systems.

Laboratory testing services are performed in an in-house soils and materials testing laboratory accredited by the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO), State of California Department of Transportation (Caltrans), Cement and Concrete Reference Laboratory (CCRL), Division of State Architect (DSA), and City of Los Angeles.

The average professional staff member has more than 10 years of experience at Geocon alone and has sufficient training and experience to respond to accelerated schedules without
encountering procedural problems or sacrificing the quality of work products. Our friendly company culture promotes excellent working relationships with our clients, and many clients have said that we function much like their own employees: a direct extension of their team.

FIRM SIZE
Geocon West, Inc. and its sister companies have nine regional offices that are located throughout California so that Geocon is well -positioned geographically to promptly, efficiently, and cost effectively service its clients’ needs. We employ a staff of over 300 technically strong, highly motivated engineers, geologists, environmental scientists, technicians, and special inspectors.

Our local office in Irvine will service this contract and is located less than ten miles from the City of Santa Ana, allowing for quick response time.

FIRM OVERVIEW

TYPES OF SERVICES
Geotechnical Engineering
Engineering Geology
Construction Inspection
Soils and Materials Testing Laboratory
Environmental Services

LOCATIONS
San Diego (HQ) | San Diego County
Burbank | Los Angeles County
Irvine | Orange County
Redlands | San Bernardino County
Murrieta | Riverside County
La Quinta | Coachella Valley
Rancho Cordova | Sacramento County
Livermore | Alameda County
Fairfield | Solano County
DIR
NUMBER
YEAR

FOUNDED

EMPLOYEES
1000001899 1971 300+

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RESUMES (EXCLUDED FROM PAGE LIMIT)

JELISA THOMAS ADAMS, GE

PROJECT MANAGER/SENIOR ENGINEER
Ms. Adams has more than 16 years of experience
performing and managing geotechnical investigations
throughout the Orange County, Los Angeles, San
Diego, and San Bernardino areas. Her experience
encompasses a wide range of projects including public
infrastructure, city and state facilities, commercial and residential developments, educational institutions,
multi-story structures with subterranean parking levels, seismic upgrades and retrofits, and the installation and monitoring of geotechnical instrumentation. As a senior engineer, Ms. Adams is responsible for all aspects of
project management, including the coordination and execution of field exploration programs, assignment of laboratory testing, review and interpretation of test results, engineering analysis, the evaluation of stormwater infiltration rates, the preparation of technical reports and letters, and maintain project schedules and budgets. Recent experience includes:

CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS, ON-CALL

GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING, MATERIALS TESTING, & INSPECTION

SERVICES CONTRACT
Ms. Adams manages Geocon’s on-call geotechnical, materials, testing and inspection services contract with the City of Newport Beach. She provides quality control over all geotechnical reports, construction inspection services, and laboratory testing results. Geocon has completed investigations pavement restoration projects and miscellaneous public improvement repair, and has provided geotechnical and materials inspection and testing services for asphalt pavement and concrete placement.

CITY OF GARDEN GROVE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT, ON-CALL GEOTECHNICAL SERVICES CONTRACT Ms. Adams manages Geocon’s on-call geotechnical, materials, testing and inspection services contract with the City of Garden Grove. She provides quality control over all geotechnical reports, construction inspection services, and provides team management. Geocon has completed numerous pavement restoration projects including arterial streets, residential roads, storm drains, and a variety of public improvement projects.

CITY OF SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, ON-CALL GEOTECHNICAL REVIEW/DESIGN & MATERIALS TESTING

SERVICES
Geocon currently holds a two-year on-call contract with the City of San Juan Capistrano for Geotechnical Review/Design and Materials Testing Services. Ms. Adams serves as Geocon’s Contract Manager and main point-of-contact with the City. Geocon has provided third-party geotechnical reviews for the Compass Energy Storage project, new apartments, and new single residencies.

CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH DPW SLURRY SEAL 2019-2020, NEWPORT BEACH, CALIFORNIA Geocon performed laboratory tests for the Slurry Seal Program project as part of our On-Call contract for the City of Newport Beach. We provided laboratory tests for Wet Track Abrasion, Slurry Emulsion Oil Content, and Slurry Aggregate Gradation. Forty-three streets were included in the testing. As the Project Manager, Ms.

Adams provided oversight of the laboratory testing programs.

EXPERIENCE
16 years

EDUCATION
- BS, Structural
Engineering, University of
California, San Diego

REGISTRATIONS
- CA: Geotechnical
Engineer, No. 3092
- CA: Professional
Engineer, Civil, No. 74946

CERTIFICATIONS
- Geokon Certified
Instrument Installer
- Nuclear Density Gauge
- OSHA 40-Hour
- OSHA 8-Hour Refresher

ORGANIZATIONS
- ASCE
- ASFE

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ACACIA AVENUE-JOSEPHINE STREET STORM DRAIN, GARDEN GROVE, CALIFORNIA Geocon performed utility potholing services on Acacia Avenue and Josephine Street with the goal to fill the cracks and separations of asphaltic pavement for the street improvement project in the City of Garden Grove.

We ex posed utilities along the alignment of the proposed storm drain line, backfilled the excavations with soils, and restored the ground with asphalt/concrete patches. Geocon matched the existing AC thickness to that of surrounding streets upon completion of the storm drain. As the Project Manager and Senior Project Engineer Ms. Adams, was responsible for scope of work development, oversight of field work, and preparation of technical reports and letters.

OAK CREEK COMMUNITY PARK, IRVINE, CALIFORNIA
Geocon is currently performing a limited geotechnical investigation for the Oak Creek Community Park improvements in the city of Irvine, California. The proposed improvements are anticipated to include new natural turf on two existing soccer fields, a new lighted sand volleyball court, a new lighted full-court basketball court, a new lighted dog park, a new natural turf field, and additional parking. Ms. Adams serves as the Project Manager and provides quality control over all geotechnical reports and provides team management.

GREENSTREET PAVEMENT CORES, MISSION VIEJO, CALIFORNIA (A93408803) Geocon provided a geotechnical pavement evaluation for the driveway approach off Marguerite Parkway for the City of Mission Viejo. In our written letter report we confirmed the thickness of the asphalt and aggregate base sections, in addition to the relative density and moisture content of the underlying subgrade. As our senior engineer, Ms. Adams provided figure and table preparation as well as the letter report.

FIRE STATION NO. 2 REPLACEMENT, NEWPORT BEACH, CALIFORNIA As part of Geocon’s On-Call Geotechnical Services Contract with the City of Newport Beach we are currently providing soils and materials testing and observation services during grading and construction for the replacement of the Lido Fire Station No. 2 on 32nd Street — built in 1953. In addition to Geocon’s testing and observation services we will also be providing geotechnical consultation, plan review, and design recommendations for this project. Ms. Adams is serving as the Principal Engineer and Project Manager.

LOS ANGELES COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT, PIERCE COLLEGE, EXPANDED AUTOMOTIVE & NEW

TECHNICAL EDUCATION FACILITIES
Geocon performed a third party peer review of the original geotechnical report prepared for the project and is in the process of preparing an updated geotechnical investigation report for compliance with current California Building Code, California Geological Survey, and Division of State Architect requirements. Ms. Adams performed a ground motion hazard analyses and probabilistic seismic hazard analysis in conformance with the 2013 California Building Code and ASCE 7-10.

LOS ANGELES COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT, PIERCE COLLEGE, WEST CENTRAL PLANT EXPANSION Geocon performed a third party peer review of the original geotechnical report prepared for the project and is in the process of preparing an updated geotechnical investigation report for compliance with current California Building Code, California Geological Survey, and Division of State Architect requirements. Ms. Adams performed a ground motion hazard analyses and probabilistic seismic hazard analysis in conformance with the 2013 California Building Code and ASCE 7-10.

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NEAL BERLINER, GE

QUALITY ASSURANCE/ QUALITY CONTROL
As President of Geocon West, Mr. Berliner is responsible for the management of Geocon’s technical practice in
Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, and San Bernardino
counties. He began his professional career in 1992,
gaining geotechnical engineering experience throughout
Southern California. His experience encompasses a
wide range of projects for both public and private sector clients and includes multi-story office buildings, regional shopping centers, parking structures, sound stages,
studio facilities, educational facilities, mixed -use and multi-family residential developments, large- scale land developments, roadways, paving rehabilitation, bridges, pipelines, solar fields, and more.

Mr. Berliner has an expertise on projects requiring deep excavation/shoring and mitigation of groundwater, as well as projects that require drilled and driven piles, micro-piles, stone columns, cement/lime stabilization, soil nails, compaction grouting, underpinning, and ground mitigation. He has a strong background in forensic geotechnical engineering and provides support for project dispute resolution, serving at times as a geotechnical expert witness.

He manages large on-call contracts involving both geotechnical and special inspection services and has a reputation for providing creative geotechnical solutions as well as maintaining outstanding service on projects with critical schedules and budgets. His experience includes:

CITY OF SIMI VALLEY & VENTURA COUNTY WATERWORKS DISTRICT NO. 8,

ANNUAL PROFESSIONAL PAVEMENT ENGINEERING, MATERIALS TESTING &

INSPECTION SERVICES CONTRACT
Geocon provided on-call pavement engineering, materials testing, and inspection services under a two-year on-call agreement. Mr. Berliner was responsible for all geotechnical, deputy and special inspection services and provided quality control over pavement engineering services. Geocon provided inspection and testing services for Madera Road Widening from Country Club Drive west to Wood Ranch Parkway and rewrote the City of Simi Valley’s Quality Assurance Program which included procedures for Acceptance Testing, Independent Assurance Sampling and Testing, and Testing of Manufactured Materials.

CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD, PLUMMER PARK, WEST HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA Mr. Berliner was the Principal Geotechnical Engineer for Phase I additions and improvements including a single-story childcare structure and playground area constructed over a single-level subterranean parking garage, new sports courts, and paving for support of vehicles. The purpose of the investigation was to evaluate subsurface soil and geologic conditions in the area of proposed development and determine soil permeability rates for an on- site storm water infiltration system. Mr. Berliner authored the geotechnical investigation report and provided quality control over the field exploration and laboratory testing programs.

CITY OF HESPERIA, FY 2017-18 CDBG STREET IMPROVEMENTS: 8TH, 9TH, AND 10TH AVENUES, HESPERIA, CALIFORNIA Geocon was selected to provide on-call materials testing and inspections services for this major city streets improvement project. Geocon provided observation and testing of the Cement Treated Soils (CTS) of the street subgrade, the asphalt placement, and densities throughout the duration of the project. As Principal Engineer and Contract manager, Mr. Berliner provides technical oversight and quality control over inspection and materials testing services during construction.

EXPERIENCE
31 years

EDUCATION
- 1993, BS, Civil
Engineering, San Diego
State University

REGISTRATIONS
- CA: Geotechnical
Engineer, No. 2576
- CA: Professional
Engineer, Civil, No. 57123

CERTIFICATIONS
- Radiation Safety Officer
- Nuclear Density Gauge

ORGANIZATIONS
- CalGeo
- American Society of Civil
Engineers
- American Society of
Foundation Engineers
- U.S. Green Building
Council

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GERALD KASMAN, CEG

SENIOR GEOLOGIST
Mr. Kasman has 34 years of professional experience
performing and managing multidisciplinary
geotechnical investigations for major developments
including tunnel and pipeline alignments,
embankments, transportation infrastructure, and
residential, commercial, and municipal projects. Mr.

Kasman’s technical experience with projects requiring
complex geological studies includes fault rupture
hazard investigations, seismicity and ground motion
studies, geophysical surveys, slope stability
investigations, and geologic hazard evaluations. As
such, he has extensive experience in detailed field mapping, aerial photograph interpretation, continuous-core logging of rock and alluvial deposits, trenching, downhole logging, tunneling, and instrumentation. Mr.

Kasman is responsible for the development of technical scopes for investigations, training and resourcing of personnel, maintaining project schedules and budgets, complex engineering geology and seismic studies, and preparation of technical reports and letters. His experience includes:

CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD, PLUMMER PARK, WEST HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA Mr. Kasman was the senior geologist for the Phase I additions and improvements that included a single-story child care structure and playground area constructed over a single-level subterranean parking garage, new sports courts, and paving for support of vehicles. The purpose of the investigation was to evaluate subsurface soil and geologic conditions in the area of proposed development and determine soil permeability rates for an on-site storm water infiltration system. Mr. Kasman supervised the field exploration program and performed a geologic/seismic hazard evaluation for the development.

LOS ANGELES COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS, EL CARISO PARK, LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA Mr. Kasman was the senior geologist who prepared the geological portion of the geotechnical investigation report for improvements at El Cariso Park. Improvements consisted of two soccer fields with light standards, the replacement of two single-story comfort stations, new ADA compliant bleachers at five existing baseball fields, six new picnic shelters, an approximately 54,000 square foot universally accessible playground, replacement of two play areas, enlargement of the existing northern parking lot, and upgrades and replacement of existing walkways for ADA compliancy

BEAR VALLEY ROAD BRIDGE REHABILITATION & WIDENING, VICTORVILLE, CALIFORNIA Geocon performed a geotechnical investigation for the rehabilitation, widening, and seismic retrofit of Bear Valley Road at the Burlington North Santa Fe railroad crossing. Mr. Kasman developed the scope of work of the investigation, performed the geologic studies to incorporate into the geotechnical report, and authored the geology section of the geotechnical report.

EXPERIENCE
34 years

EDUCATION
- BA, Earth Science,
California State University,
Northridge
- Post Graduate Studies
Engineering Geology

REGISTRATIONS
- CA: Certified Engineering
Geologist, No. 2251
- CA: Professional
Geologist, No. 7195

CERTIFICATIONS
- PEC SafeLand Certified
- Geokon Certified
Instrument Installer
- OSHA: 40-Hour
- OSHA 8-Hour Refresher
- MSHA PT 48

ORGANIZATIONS
- Association of
Engineering Geologists

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PETRINA ZEN, PE

PROJECT ENGINEER
Ms. Zen was an engineering intern from California State Polytechnic University, Pomona, and was brought on
board because of her understanding of geotechnical
engineering practices and quick learning capabilities.

She has been with Geocon for nine years and is
responsible for aspects of projects including coordination and execution of field explorations, assignment of
laboratory testing, review and interpretation of laboratory testing results, engineering analysis, the evaluation of stormwater infiltration rates, and the preparation of
technical reports and letters in Los Angeles and Orange County. Her experience includes city and state f acilities, commercial and residential developments, educational institutions, and multi-st ory structures with subterranean parking levels. If needed, Ms. Zen also performs geotechnical inspection and testing services during construction. Her recent experience includes:

CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS, ON-CALL

GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING, MATERIALS TESTING, & INSPECTION

SERVICES CONTRACT
Ms. Zen served as a Project Engineer for the 2019- 2020 Slurry Seal Program under Geocon’s on- call geotechnical, materials, testing and inspection services contract with the City of Newport Beach. Geocon performed sampling and testing in general conformance with the Green Book specifications, current American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) methodology and/or other applicable procedures. Samples were tested for Wet Track Abrasion, Slurry Emulsion Oil Content, and Slurry Aggregate Gradation. Geocon performed various test on multiple streets throughout the City of Newport Beach in order to improve roadway conditions throughout the City.

DEPARTMENT OF GENERAL SERVICES, CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY PATROL, BALDWIN PARK, POMONA,

CALIFORNIA
Geocon performed a geotechnical investigation report for the proposed California Highway Patrol Facility in the City of Pomona, California. The project consists of constructing a new CHP field office campus as well as a one-story office building, auto shop with car wash bay, radio vault building with equipment storage, communications antenna, parking lots and associated driveways, curb and gutter, and sidewalk improvements. As a Project Engineer, Ms. Zen was responsible for the coordination and execution of the field exploration programs, including utility mark out and site drilling, assignment of laboratory testing, engineering analyses, and authoring technical reports and letters.

ORANGE COUNTY FIRE AUTHORITY TRAINING TOWER, IRVINE, CALIFORNIA Geocon provided a geoenvironmental investigation for the Orange County Fire Authority Training Tower under our On-Call contract. The site was previously occupied by two campuses; one consisted of a trench rescue operation training station, and the other campus consisted of an unpaved parking and storage area.

The proposed project site was improved with a three-story training tower, a new roof rescue training station, two shipping containing training structures, an 18-foot-tall splash wall training prop, and two single- story modular structures with associated toilet room and shower. Ms. Zen provided report and letter review for the project.

EXPERIENCE
9 years

EDUCATION
- BS, Civil Engineering,
California State
Polytechnic University,
Pomona

REGISTRATIONS
- CA: Professional
Engineer, Civil, No. 87489

CERTIFICATIONS
- Nuclear Density Gauge

ORGANIZATIONS
- CalGeo

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PHILLIP STEPHENS

REGIONAL LABORATORY MANAGER
Mr. Phillip Stephens has 11 years of experience
performing quality assurance testing in the lab and in the field. He is experienced calibrating lab and field
equipment, overseeing training and evaluating the
performance of technicians, and maintaining laboratory
accreditations from AASHTO, CCRL, Caltrans, DSA, and
OSHPD. Other laboratory experience includes testing of
structural steel, tensile and proof load testing, tensile and bend testing of rebar, strain/tensile testing of uncoated seven-wire for pre- stressed concrete, compression
testing of masonry and masonry prisms, and testing of masonry block absorption and linear shrinkage. In addition, Mr. Stephens is experienced performing field testing of concrete, locating rebar, pull testing epoxy installed rebar/all thread, determining the moisture vapor emission rate of concrete and the rebound number of hardened concrete, and testing of spray -applied fireproofing materials. His experience includes:

CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS, ON-CALL GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING,

MATERIALS TESTING & INSPECTION CONTRACT
Geocon is currently performing on-call geotechnical, materials, testing and inspection services contract with the City of Newport Beach. Geocon has completed investigations pavement restoration projects and miscellaneous public improvement repair and has provided geotechnical and materials inspection and testing services for asphalt pavement and concrete placement. Mr. Stephens is responsible for supervising the performance of laboratory tests on soil and materials samples in accordance with both Greenbook and Caltrans guidelines, depending on project requirements, and performs batch plant inspections, and testing in the field in accordance with Caltrans testing procedures.

CITY OF GARDEN GROVE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT, ON-CALL GEOTECHNICAL SERVICES CONTRACT Geocon is currently contracted to perform on-call geotechnical, materials testing and inspection services contract for the City of Garden Grove. Geocon has completed numerous pavement restoration projects including arterial streets, residential roads, storm drains, and a variety of public improvement projects. Mr.

Stephens supervises the performance of various laboratory tests on soil and materials samples during the design and construction phases of projects.

CITY OF LOS ANGELES BUREAU OF ENGINEERING, ON-CALL GEOTECHNICAL & ENVIRONMENTAL

CONSULTANTS LIST
Mr. Stephens is responsible supervising the performance of various laboratory tests on soil samples during the design and construction phases of projects including Proctor, Sieve Analysis, Hydrometer, Consolidation and Direct Shear, and Compressive Strength tests. All laboratory data is compiled regularly, and test results are presented to the various project geotechnical engineers in a timely manner. Data is also reported to soils inspectors for support of field density testing during site grading.

CITY OF PASADENA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS, ON-CALL SOILS & MATERIALS TESTING SERVICES

CONTRACT
Geocon is currently performing on-call geotechnical and materials testing services for various roadways and other Public Works projects. Mr. Stephens is responsible supervising the performance of laboratory tests on soil and materials samples in accordance with both Greenbook and Caltrans guidelines, depending on project requirements, and performs batch plant inspections, and testing in the field in accordance with Caltrans testing procedures.

EXPERIENCE
11 years

CERTIFICATIONS
- ACI Strength Testing of
Concrete
- ACI Field Testing of
Concrete
- ACI Base Testing
- ACI Agg 1 & 2
- ACI Laboratory 1 & 2
- CT: 105, 106, 125, 201,
202, 205, 216, 217, 226,
227, 229, 504, 518, 521,
533, 539, 540, 556, 557

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SERGIO INGCO

LABORATORY MANAGER/FIELD TECHNICIAN
Mr. Ingco has 10 years in the geotechnical industry and has a broad skill set and natural leadership skills. Mr.

Ingco performs soils and concrete testing services both in the lab and in the field. He is Caltrans-certified for both soils and concrete testing services as w ell as ACI
Certifications and provides field support for paving-
related projects. In addition, Mr. Ingo is responsible
performing laboratory tests on samples brought into the lab including Proctor, Moisture Density, Direct Shear,
Consolidation, Compressive Strength, and various
Caltrans tests methods. Mr. Ingco keeps the laboratory organized and ensures that all test equipment is functioning properly, maintained and calibrated as required by Geocon and the manufacturer’s policy. Some of Mr.

Ingco’s experience includes:

CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS, ON-CALL

GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING, MATERIALS TESTING & INSPECTION

CONTRACT
Geocon is currently performing on-call geotechnical, materials testing and inspection services contract with the City of Newport Beach. Geocon has completed investigations pavement restoration projects and miscellaneous public improvement repair and has provided geotechnical and materials inspection and testing services for asphalt pavement and concrete placement. Mr. Ingo is responsible for performing laboratory tests on soil and materials samples in accordance with both Greenbook and Caltrans guidelines, depending on project requirements, and performs batch plant inspections, and testing in the field in accordance with Caltrans testing procedures.

CITY OF GARDEN GROVE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT, ON-CALL GEOTECHNICAL SERVICES CONTRACT Geocon is currently providing on-call geotechnical, materials, testing and inspection services contract with the City of Garden Grove. Geocon has completed numerous pavement restoration projects including arterial streets, residential roads, storm drains, and a variety of public improvement projects. Mr. Ingco performs required laboratory testing services for soil samples for geotechnical investigations, and materials testing for projects in construction.

CITY OF PASADENA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS, ON-CALL SOILS & MATERIALS TESTING SERVICES

CONTRACT
Geocon is currently performing on-call geotechnical and materials testing services for various roadways and other Public Works projects. Mr. Ingco is responsible for performing laboratory tests on soil and materials samples in accordance with both Greenbook and Caltrans guidelines, depending on project requirements, and performs batch plant inspections, and testing in the field in accordance with Caltrans testing procedures.

LOS ANGELES COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS, AS-NEEDED GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING, MATERIALS TESTING & INSPECTION SERVICES CONTRACT (PW1345 & PW13554) Mr. Ingco performs various laboratory tests on soil and materials samples during the design and construction phases of projects including Proctor, Sieve Analysis, Hydrometer, Consolidation and Direct Shear, and Compressive Strength tests. All laboratory data is compiled regularly and test results are presented to the various project geotechnical engineers in a timely manner. Data is also reported to soils inspectors for support of field density testing during site grading. Some of the projects he’s worked on include the Antelope Valley Communications Center, Olive View Medical Center, Will Rogers Coastline Project, North Valleyheart Riverwalk Project.

EXPERIENCE
10 years

EDUCATION
- BA, Public Health
Education, California
State University,
Northridge

CERTIFICATIONS
- Nuclear Density Gauge
- ACI Aggregate Testing
Technician, Level I
- ACI Concrete Testing
Technician, Level I
- ACI Concrete Strength
Testing Technician
- ACI Concrete Laboratory
Testing Technician, Level I

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ALEX DO

INSPECTOR
Mr. Do is a primary inspector with 12 years of experience performing materials testing services on a variety of
public and private sector projects. He is experienced
performing geotechnical inspection and testing services during site grading and materials testing and inspection services for r einforced and post -tensioned concrete,
wood and masonry construction, spray -applied
fireproofing, structural steel and bolting, epoxy anchors, and rebar. Mr. Do is proactive communicating with
project teams and maintains regular interaction with
team members regarding conformance to standards, plans, project specifications, and codes. His experience includes:

CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH, ANNUAL CONCRETE REPLACEMENT,

NEWPORT BEACH, CALIFORNIA
Through our on-call contract, Geocon provided testing and inspection services for the Annual Concrete Replacement Program for the City of Newport Beach.

The project consisted of the removal and replacement of sidewalk, curb and gutter, and driveway entries at various locations. Mr. Do performed as Geocon’s inspector and provided observation of rebar placement.

CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH, FIRE STATION NO. 2 REPLACEMENT, NEWPORT

BEACH, CALIFORNIA
The City of Newport Beach is replacing the Lido Fire Station No. 2 on 32nd Street — built in 1953 – and replacing it with a new structure on the corner of 28th Street and Newport Boulevard. Instead of demolishing the current station and building a new structure on site, the City purchased a 17,693-square-foot property at 2807 Newport Boulevard and decided to keep the Lido Station operable in the interim. The new location is larger and will provide better access to more residential areas than the old station. Mr. Do provided observation of concrete-grout pouring and creation, and rebar inspection.

CITY OF PASADENA, EATON-BLANCHE PARK, PASADENA, CALIFORNIA Geocon provided as-needed geotechnical, deputy, and special inspection and testing services during grading and construction of the Eaton-Blanche Park restrooms in Pasadena, California. The Eaton-Blanche Park boasts two lighted tennis courts; one softball diamond; one lighted basketball court; open grass area; playground equipment; 9 picnic tables; parking lot; and rose garden. As an inspector, Mr. Do performed testing and observation of the subgrade and building pad and performed foundation observations.

PORTOLA CENTER, LAKE FOREST, CALIFORNIA
The Portola Center residential subdivision is located in the City of Lake Forest in the eastern portion of Orange County, California. The 200 acre property is planned for 700 single- family homes, a mixed-u se commercial/residential area, multi-family housing, and public and private parks/residential facilities with accommodating retaining walls, streets, and infrastructure. Mr. Do has worked on multiple phases of the Portola project. He has provided soils testing and observation for utility trenches and wall backfill. He has also performed wood, masonry, and rebar inspections as well as creating concrete cylinders for laboratory testing purposes.

EXPERIENCE
12 years

EDUCATION
American River College,
Supplemental Courses,
Ultrasonic Testing Level I &
Welding Inspection

Consumnes River College,
Supplemental Classes,
Mechanical I, Electrical I & II,
Fire & Life Safety,
Construction Estimation

CERTIFICATIONS
- City of Irvine Special
Inspector
- ICC Structural Masonry
- ICC Structural Steel &
Bolting
- ICC Structural Welding
- ICC Reinforced Concrete
- ICC Pre-stressed
Concrete
- ICC Spray-Applied
Fireproofing
- ACI Grade I Concrete
Testing Field Technician
- Nuclear Density Gauge
- General Contractor
License (B, C-5 & C-15)

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MARC J RADLINSKI

SPECIAL INSPECTOR
Mr. Radlinski has 50 years of experience in the construction industry and has been certified to perform concrete and masonry inspections since 2009. He has performed inspection and testing services for a multitude of residential, commercial, and industrial developments. He reviews and interprets plans, blueprints, site layouts, specifications, and construction methods to ensure compliance with project plans, specifications, and safety requirements. Mr.

Radlinski is an effective communicator and is proactive at solving problems on the jobsite. Some of his experience includes:

CITY OF EASTVALE, FIRE STATION NO. 2, EASTVALE, CALIFORNIA Geocon performed geotechnical observation and testing, special inspection and materials testing services for the construction of the Eastvale Fire Station No. 2 located on the northeast corner of Selby Avenue and Chandler Street in Eastvale, California. Mr. Radlinski served as special inspector for the duration of this project.

CITY OF GARDEN GROVE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT, ON-CALL

GEOTECHNICAL SERVICES CONTRACT
Geocon is currently contracted to perform on- call geotechnical, materials, testing and inspection services contract for the City of Garden Grove. Geocon has completed numerous pavement restoration projects including arterial streets, residential roads, storm drains, and a variety of public improvement projects. Mr. Radlinski served as special inspector for the duration of this project.

CITY OF NEWPORT, ON-CALL GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING, MATERIALS TESTING, & INSPECTION SERVICES

CONTRACT
Geocon currently provides geotechnical, materials testing and inspection services for the City of Newport Beach. Investigations for pavement restoration projects and miscellaneous public improvement repairs were completed and geotechnical and materials inspection and testing services were provided for asphalt pavement and concrete placement. Mr. Radlinski performed special inspection services for these projects.

IRVINE RANCH WATER DISTRICT, UNIVERSITY DRIVE WIDENING APPURTENANCE RELOCATIONS, IRVINE,

CALIFORNIA
Geocon provided geotechnical observation and testing services during the backfill of water utility trenches during the University Drive Widening Appurtenance Relocations in Irvine, California for the Irvine Ranch Water District. The project included the portion of University Drive located between MacArthur Boulevard and Campus Drive. Construction included removal and relocation of existing service backflow preventers, vaults, fire hydrants, blowoffs/bottom drains, cathodic test stations, airvacs, a 16- inch CML&C pipe, and water services; main line valve installation/replacement; installation of reinforced concrete pad over 16-inch pipe; and adjusting valve cans and sewer manholes to grade. Mr. Radlinski performed soil sampling and testing and observation of utility trenches.

PORTOLA CENTER, LAKE FOREST, CALIFORNIA
The Portola Center residential subdivision is located in the City of Lake Forest in the eastern portion of Orange County, California. The 200 acre property is planned for 700 single- family homes, a mixed- use commercial/residential area, multi-family housing, and public and private parks/residential facilities with accommodating retaining walls, streets, and infrastructure. Mr. Radlinski served as special inspector for the duration of this project.

EXPERIENCE
50 years

CERTIFICATIONS
- City of Irvine Special
Inspector
- ICC Reinforced Concrete
- ICC Structural Masonry
- ACI Grade I Concrete
Testing Field Technician
- ACI Concrete Strength
Testing Technician
- City of San Diego Special
Inspector
- OSHA 10-Hour
Construction Safety
Course
- First Aid/CPR/AED &
Bloodborne Pathogens

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TYLER KLINGENBERG

INSPECTOR
Mr. Klingenberg has more than 10 years of experience performing materials testing and special inspection services throughout the Orange County and Los Angeles areas on a variety of public and private sector projects, including schools, hospitals, roads, commercial buildings and residential buildings. As an Inspector, Mr. Klingenberg is responsible for performing materials testing and inspection services for reinforced and post-tensioned concrete, wood and masonry construction, spray-applied fireproofing, structural steel and bolting, epoxy anchors, and rebar. Recent experience includes:

FIRE STATION NO.2 REPLACEMENT, NEWPORT BEACH, CALIFORNIA Geocon is currently providing testing and observation services during the grading for the replacement of Fire Station No. 2 in the City of Newport Beach, California. Mr. Klingenberg is performing as Geocon’s primary inspector and has provided client meeting coordination; sample importing; and testing and observation during the placement of subgrade, base, and asphalt concrete.

CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH, OCEAN BOULEVARD SIDEWALK, NEWPORT BEACH, CALIFORNIA Geocon performed testing and observation services for the Ocean Boulevard Sidewalk Improvements project.

The project consists of sidewalk to be installed along the south side of Ocean Boulevard from Dahlia Avenue to Fernleaf Avenue. The project provides for pedestrian safety and American with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliance. Mr. Klingenberg performed testing and observation during placement of subgrade, base, and asphalt concrete.

CITY OF PASADENA, VICTORY PARK, PASADENA, CALIFORNIA
Geocon performed testing and observation services during the Victory Park Restroom project. The existing restroom will be demolished and replaced with a larger facility that will include a storage room for Park staff.

The existing restrooms had deteriorated and become difficult to maintain. Mr. Klingenberg performed inspection and stressing of epoxy anchors and rebar.

CITY OF GARDEN GROVE, ACACIA AVENUE-JOSEPHINE STREET STORM DRAIN, GARDEN GROVE, CALIFORNIA Geocon performed utility potholing services on Acacia Avenue and Josephine Street with the goal to fill the cracks and separations of asphaltic pavement for the street improvement project in the City of Garden Grove.

We ex posed utilities along the alignment of the proposed storm drain line, backfilled the excavations with soils, and restored the ground with asphalt/concrete patches. Geocon matched the existing AC thickness to that of surrounding streets upon completion of the storm drain. As an inspector, Mr. Klingenberg performed density testing of subgrade, base, and asphalt concrete; observation of subgrade stabilization; density testing of storm drain trenches and during backfill.

PORTOLA CENTER, LAKE FOREST, CALIFORNIA
The Portola Center residential subdivision is located in the City of Lake Forest in the eastern portion of Orange County, California. The 200 acre property is planned for 700 single- family homes, a mixed- use commercial/residential area, multi-family housing, and public and private parks/residential facilities with accommodating retaining walls, streets, and infrastructure. Mr. Klingenberg performed testing and observation during utility trenching; placement of subgrade, base, and asphalt concrete; construction of the building pad; and foundation observation.

EXPERIENCE
10 years

CERTIFICATIONS
- ICC Reinforced Concrete
- ICC Soils
- ICC Masonry
- ICC Structural Steel &
Bolting
- ACI Concrete Field Testing
Technician Grade 1
- HAZMAT
- Nuclear Gauge Safety

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RAZMIK DAVIDIAN

SENIOR INSPECTOR
Mr. Davidian has over 30 years of experience performing construction inspection services throughout the greater Los Angeles area. His experience includes numerous
large-scale private developments, educational
institutions, medical facilities, and various public works projects. Mr. Davidian prides himself on his strong work ethic and his ability to work as an extension of our clients’ staff. He is responsive and provides effective testing and inspection services by working with clients to make sure the required testing and inspections are performed as
efficiently as possible. He is a primary inspector and is capable of providing complete and comprehensive inspection and testing services for entire projects. His relevant experience includes:

CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH, FIRE STATION NO. 2 REPLACEMENT,

NEWPORT BEACH, CALIFORNIA
The City of Newport Beach is replacing the Lido Fire Station No. 2 on 32nd Street — built in 1953 – and replacing it with a new structure on the corner of 28th Street and Newport Boulevard. The new location is larger and will provide better access to more residential areas than the old station. Mr. Davidian provided welding inspection during construction.

CITY OF THOUSAND OAKS, HAIGH ROAD STORM DRAIN IMPROVEMENTS,

THOUSAND OAKS, CALIFORNIA
Mr. Davidian served as special inspector throughout the duration of construction for the Haigh Road Drainage Improvement Project. Geocon’s scope of services included soils testing of the installation of 60” RCP, backfill testing under AC paving, junction structure concrete testing, laboratory testing of soils, and laboratory testing of sampled concrete.

LOS ANGELES COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS, JESSE OWENS

PARK NEW BASKETBALL COURT, LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA
Mr. Davidian performed geotechnical inspection and testing services during placement of subgrade, base, and asphalt concrete. He also provided observation and testing services during the concrete grout pour and created concrete cylinders for laboratory testing purposes.

CITY OF PASADENA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS, ON-CALL SOILS & MATERIALS TESTING SERVICES

CONTRACT
Mr. Davidian served as special inspector for projects on the City of Pasadena Department of Public Works On-Call Geotechnical Engineering, Materials Testing, and Inspection Services contract. Geocon has provided services on Arroyo/Rose Bowl Drive, Preventative Maintenance of Streets, Green Street and Fair Oaks Avenue, Arroyo and Linda Vista, La Pintoresca Library, roadwork on Walnut Street between Daisy and Sunnyslope, East Side Storm Drain from Belvidere to Mountain Street, roadwork on the corner of Fair Oaks and California, slope failure at 1175 North Arroyo Boulevard, and a storm drain break at East Del Mar Boulevard west of Allen Avenue.

EXPERIENCE
30 years

CERTIFICATIONS
- ICC Commercial Building
- ICC Commercial Mechanical
- ICC Commercial Plumbing
- ICC Reinforced Concrete
- ICC Pre-Stressed Concrete
- ICC Special Soils
- ICC Structural Steel & Bolting
- ICC Structural Welding
- ICC Spray-Applied
Fireproofing
- ICC Structural Masonry
- LA City Grading
- LA City Concrete Construction
- LA City Masonry Construction
- LA City Wood Construction
- LA City Drilled-In-Anchors
- LA City Structural Steel &
Welding
- LA City Gunite/Shotcrete
- LA County Concrete
- LA County Masonry
- LA County Welding
- AWS Certified Welding
Inspector
- City of Santa Monica
Inspector
- Class B- CA General Building
Contractor

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RESUMES OF SUBCONSULTANTS

ENTHALPY ANALYTICAL
DIANE M GALVAN | SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER
931 W BARKLEY AVE, ORANGE, CA 92868

Ms. Galvan has over thirty-one years of industry knowledge in the environmental laboratory industry. Her laboratory experience ranging from Sample Receiving Technician, Client Services Coordinator, Sample Receiving/Field Services Supervisor, Project Manager and now Sr. Project Manager brings not only an in- depth knowledge of the environmental market as well as a unique ability in developing and maintaining strong relationships though loyalty, trust, and dedication to her clients.

Ms. Galvan’s responsibilities include interacting with clients on a daily basis concerning sampling, courier service, project specifics, sample results, and final reports. She also assists with coordinating laboratory personnel to provide on- time delivery for her clients. Some of Geocon’s experience with Enthalpy Analytical includes:
• City of Newport Beach, Superior Avenue Parking Lot, Newport Beach, California • City of Victorville, Green Tree Blvd Extension Project, Victorville, California • California Parks & Recreation, Palomar Mountain Water Well, San Diego, California • City of Sacramento, Norwood Avenue Supplemental Phase II ESA, Sacramento, California • Department of General Services, San Joaquin County Fairgrounds Phase II ESA, Stockton, California

GOLD CONSTRUCTION SERVICES
THOMAS ROBINSON | VICE PRESIDENT
11557 POEMA PLACE #102, CHATSWORTH, CA 91311

Mr. Robinson has a proven ability to manage account relationships and large- scale projects, ability to organize, prioritize, and work under extreme pressure and heavy deadlines. He is experienced in leading cross-functional teams, managing a product line from start to finish, justifying new product development, determining, and documenting new product requirements, developing sales forecasts and product pricing, and launching new products to the marketplace. Some of Geocon’s experience with Gold Construction Services includes:
• City of Newport Beach, On- Call Geotechnical Engineering Services Contract, Newport Beach, California
• City of Garden Grove, On- Call Geotechnical Engineering Services Contract, Garden Grove, California
• City of Pasadena, On-Call Geotechnical Engineering Services Contract, Pasadena, California • City of Los Angeles Bureau of Engineering, On-Call Geot echnical Engineering Services, Los Angeles, California
• Los Angeles Unified School District , On-Call Geotechnical Engineering Services Contract, Los Angeles, California

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STEVEN P. KEHOE | PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER
KEHOE TESTING & ENGINEERING, INC.
5415 INDUSTRIAL DR, HUNTINGTON BEACH, CA 92649

Mr. Kehoe has worked with Cone Penetrometer Testing (CPT) and Direct Push Testing equipment over the past 35 years. As a Professional Engineer, he has worked as a consulting geotechnical & environmental engineer and have used CPT data on thousands of projects (including several EPA Superfund projects and large government projects). As a General Manager for twelve years and currently as owner of Kehoe Testing & Engineering, Inc. (KTE), his main goal is to ensure that quality soil & groundwater data ar e obtained, and to assist the client in the interpretation of the data & planning of the exploration in the field. Some of Geocon’s experience with Kehoe Testing & Engineering includes:
• City of San Diego, Lifeguard Headquarters Fuel Tank,
San Diego, California
• Los Angeles Unified School District , On-Call Geotechnical Engineering Services Contract, Los Angeles, California
• Los Angeles Department of Water and Power, City Trunk Line U - 3, Los Angeles, California
• County of San Diego, Bonita- Sunnyside Branch Library, Chula Vista, California
• Sycuan Band of the Kumeyaay Nation, Smith Ranch Development Site, San Diego, California

SOCAL DRILLING CO
RANDY A FAGAN | ROTARY WASH DRILL RIG OPERATOR
1521 ELMSFORD AVE, LA HABRA, CA 90631

Mr. Fagan is a self-employed Rotary Wash Drill Rig Operator with extensive experience in both geotechnical and environmental drilling through all types of formations. He is well trained in technology, mechanics, and safety procedures relevant to the drilling process and has a proven track record of completing difficult projects on schedule and on budget. Mr. Fagan has excellent interpersonal skills, professional attitude, and firm personality to manage projects independently or as a team member. Some of Geocon’s experience with Socal Drilling includes:
• San Diego Gas & Electric, Bay Boulevard Substation, San Diego, California • City of Newport Beach, Junior Lifeguard Facility, Newport Beach, California • City of Los Angeles, Venice Beach/Rose Avenue Restroom, Los Angeles, California

EDUCATION
- Master of Engineering,
University of Florida,
Gainesville, FL (1988-
1989)
- Bachelor of Science Civil
Engineering, University of
Florida, Gainesville, FL
(1983-1988)

CERTIFICATIONS
- CA: Professional Engineer
No. 53006
- CA: Contractors License
(C-57 Well Drillers), No.
786163
- The National Council of
Examiners for Engineering
& Surveying, #18038
- Osha/Hazmat Training,
40hr Health & Safety and
8hr Refresher
- American Society of Civil
Engineers, Member

CERTIFICATIONS
- C57 Water Well Drilling
license ~ 864735
- SBE ~ State of California
- SBE ~ Port of Long Beach
(BAVN)
- 40 Hour Hazmat Training
- Railroad Safety Training
- Personal Online Safety
Training

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MARTINI DRILLING

DARIN MARTINI
12141 MARINERS WAY, GARDEN GROVE, CA 92843

Mr. Martini has over 37 years of experience providing geotechnical and environmental drilling services. His responsibilities includes contract management, supervis ing health and safety requirements, materials procurement, equipment scheduling, and managing and supervising staff.

Some of Geocon’s experience with Martini Drilling includes:
• Orange County Fire Authority, Training Tower, Irvine, California • City of Pasadena, On -Call Geotechnical Engineering Services Contract, Pasadena, California
• City of Los Angeles Bureau of Engineering , On-Call Geotechnical Engineering Services, Los Angeles, California
• County of Los Angeles Department of Public Works, On-Call Geotechnical Engineering Services, Los Angeles, California

BELSHIRE ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES, INC.

BRIAN F CASS | VICE PRESIDENT OF BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
25971 TOWNE CENTRE DRIVE, FOOTHILL RANCH, CA 92610

Brian Cass has been involved in the hazardous waste industry since June 1994. He has extensive knowledge of hazardous waste regulations on both a state and federal level and has completed the Department of Transportation 126F/181 Hazardous Materials Transportation Training. Brian maintains a thorough understanding of waste classification according to RCRA and TSCA guidelines. His knowledge of regulations, land disposal restrictions and soil treatment standards are instrumental in providing our clients with the information necessary to properly determine the most cost effective remediation options for their waste. Brian also has a thorough knowledge of DOT shipping classifications for the safe transportation of waste handled by Belshire, ensuring that all waste is properly labeled and placarded in appropriate containers prior to transportation. His knowledge of shipping documentation is also vital for the safe, efficient and proper transportation of our customers’ waste.

As Vice President of Business Development and Sr. Account Manager at Belshire, Brian is responsible for managing the accuracy and efficiency of all aspects of staff assigned projects, as well as coordinating individual projects himself. Brian prepares and/or reviews cost proposals/project budgets, coordinates staff/subcontractor tasks and data collection, evaluates analytical data reports and waste classification decisions, and compiles written reports. Brian effectively manages environmental projects ranging in size from $100 to over $1,000,000. Many of these projects have been public agency, transportation and utility related.

Some of Geocon’s experience with Belshire Environmental Services includes:
• City of San Diego, San Diego Convention Center Ph Iii • City of Chula Vista and San Diego Metropolitan Transit System, Transit Oriented Mixed Use Site, Chula Vista, California
• City of Los Angeles Bureau of Engineering, On-Call Geotechnical Engineering Services, Los Angeles, California

CERTIFICATIONS
- California C -57
- API WorkSafe Certificate
- Cal OSHA 40 Hour
Hazardous Waste
Training
- Annual 8-Hour
Refresher Course
- RSO Training
- LPS Certified

EDUCATION
- B.A., Political Science
(Minor Earth Science),
California State University,
Fullerton (1986)

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ORGANIZATIONAL CHART OF PRIMARY STAFF
Detailed resumes of the key personnel selected for this contract have been provided in Section C, Firm and Team Experience. Resumes. The personnel listed have the necessary certifications and prior experience to perform geotechnical services for the City of Santa Ana. In addition to our proposed project team, Geocon has a large staff of over 275 registered engineers, geologists, certified special inspectors, and support staff who are available to perform work on this project if the need for additional resources arises.

ANTICIPATED AVAILABILITY
Geocon is confident in our ability to provide geotechnical services to the City’s satisfaction. We are accustomed to working on multiple, large-scale concurrent projects and working on projects with tight budgets and schedules. Our anticipated project availability is provided in the table below.

Name Role Project Availability
Jelisa Thomas Adams, GE Project Manager/Senior Engineer 25% Neal Berliner, GE Principal Engineer 35%
Gerald Kasman, CEG Senior Geologist 35%
Petrina Zen, PE Project Engineer 40%
Phillip Stephens Regional Laboratory Manager 40%
Sergio Ingco Laboratory Manager 45%
Alex Do Inspector 100%
Marc J. Radlinski Inspector 100%
Tyler Klingenberg Inspector 100%
Razmik Davidian Inspector 100%

City of Santa Ana
Project Manager
Jelisa Thomas Adams, GE
Senior Engineer
Key Professional Staff
Gerald Kasman, CEG
Senior Geologist
Petrina Zen, PE
Project Engineer
Laboratory Services
Phillip Stephens
Regional Laboratory Manager
Sergio Ingco
Laboratory Manager
Multi-Certified Inspectors
Alex Do
Marc J. Radlinski
Tyler Klingenberg
Razmik Davidian
Quality Assurance/
Quality Control
Neal Berliner, GE
Principal Engineer

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D. UNDERSTANDING OF NEED

UNDERSTANDING
Geocon understands the City of Santa Ana is seeking qualified Consultants to provide On-Call Geotechnical Services for future Public Works projects. We have thoroughly reviewed the contents of the City’s RFP and understand that the City wishes to select consultants for on-call services for a period of three years. The Santa Ana Department of Public Works develops, operates, maintains, and upgrades the City’s infrastructure. The public works projects anticipated to need geotechnical services are primarily capital improvement projects for transportation, storm drains, sewer, and water supply.

The scope of anticipated services is anticipated to include performing geotechnical investigations, pavement investigations, pavement condition surveys, pavement rehabilitation design; performing review of project plans and specifications; and providing construction inspection, materials testing, and laboratory testing services in conformance with the City’s and/or Caltrans’ Quality Assurance Program. Geocon is capable of providing the full scope of services outlined within the 17 bullet points listed on pages 2 and 3 of the City’s RFP. Enclosed is our Standard Hourly Fee Schedule. In accordance with the RFP, we understand that these billing rates will be maintained through the duration of the contract.

APPROACH
Geocon’s first priority when presented with a scope of work for a project is to review the information provided as well as any background information available to gain a thorough understanding of the project elements, needs and potential challenges. Following our analysis of the scope of work, we identify the key issues that need to be addressed, such as site conditions, characteristics, access, urgency, schedule, and weather considerations. As a matter of professional practice, we regularly review federal, state, and local agency codes, including County and City standard specifications and details to ensure that our services meet the standards adopted by the respective agency. Following this review, we then create an proposal that addresses the requested needs of the project along with any key issues we have identified.

Our primary goals are to perform our field investigations with minimal environmental and social impact and to effectively evaluate the geotechnical and geological conditions at the project site and develop cost-effective solutions for geotechnical-related design while maintaining our ethical obligation of protecting the safety, health, and welfare of the public.

Our approach for providing geotechnical engineering services typically includes the following:
 Geocon’s Project Manager receives task order request from City staff.  Geocon’s Project Manager will review project information and develop a project-specific scope of services and estimated fee.
 Geocon personnel collaborate with City staff and to review the City’s expectations for the project, County, State, and/or Federal funding or technical requirements, and any project -specific challenges. No two projects are the same and Geocon evaluates each project with a wide perspective to avoid missing details that would otherwise lead to delays or additional costs.  The proposed scope and fee are reviewed by the City and a final scope and fee are negotiated.  The Geocon team performs the authorized services as requested by the City.  Geocon submits draft reports for City review.
 Project deliverables (reports, plans, inspection reports, laboratory test results) are reviewed by Geocon’s Project Manager prior to final submittal and finalized after incorporating any comments from the City.

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E. RELEVAN T PROJECT EXPERIENCE

ON-CALL GEOTECHNICAL & MATERIAL TESTING SERVICE

NEWPORT BEACH, CALIFORNIA
Geocon is currently contracted with the City of Newport Beach to perform on- call geotechnical engineering and materials testing services. Over the course of this contract, Geocon has provided nearly $449 thousand in geotechnical and materials testing services over the course of nine projects authorized in the last year. Our services include geotechnical observation and field testing, compaction testing, and geotechnical investigations and studies. Some of these projects are summarized as follows:

ANNUAL SLURRY SEAL REPAIR PROGRAM
Geocon provided as-needed special inspection and testing services during construction of the Slurry Seal Program project in the City of Newport Beach, California. The repair program consisted of placing 3,600,000 square feet of Type 1 Slurry Seal throughout the City of Newport Beach. Samples of the slurry emulsion and aggregate were taken prior to the start of the roadway sealing testing, and consisted of collecting two samples per truck per day. All samples were tested for Wet Track Abrasion, Slurry Emulsion Oil Content, and Slurry Aggregate Gradation.

ANNUAL CONCRETE REPLACEMENT PROGRAM
Through our on-call contract, Geocon provided testing and inspection services for the Annual Concrete Replacement Program for the City of Newport Beach. The project consisted of the removal and replacement of sidewalk, curb and gutter, and driveway entries at various locations. The project predominantly consisted of unreinforced concrete; however, select areas required reinforcing, which Geocon also provided inspection.

Our services included collection of concrete samples, observation of rebar placement, and compressive strength laboratory testing.

NEWPORT CENTRE FIRE STATION
Through our on-call contract, Geocon conducted a limited geotechnical investigation for the proposed addition to the existing fire station structure for the City of Newport Beach. The scope of the investigation included a site reconnaissance, field exploration, laboratory testing, engineering analysis, and the preparation of a final report. The proposed project consisted of a new 414 square foot building addition constructed adjacent to the existing structure. The existing structure is supported on belled caissons which extend approximately 10 feet below the slab-on-grade of the existing structure. Geocon made design recommendations for the end-bearing caissons, concrete slabs-on-grade, preliminary pavement recommendations, temporary excavations, and surface drainage.

ARTERIAL HIGHWAY REPAIR
Geocon performed testing services and a geotechnical observation for the Arterial Highway Repair Project.

We performed in- place density tests on asphalt concrete placed and testing for street improvements.

Geocon’s ultimate opinion was that the grading and placement of engineered materials performed in conformance with the project plans.

REFERENCE
City of Newport Beach
100 Civic Center Drive,
Newport Beach, CA 92658

Andy Tran, PE
Senior Civil Engineer
(949) 644-3315
[email protected]

KEY PERSONNEL
Jelisa Thomas Adams, GE
Neal Berliner, GE
Petrina Zen, PE

PROJECT DURATION
December 2018 – Ongoing

GEOCON FEE
$640,000

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CITY OF ANAHEIM ON-CALL MATERIALS TESTING, DEPUTY INSPECTION, &

ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING SERVICES

ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA
Geocon is currently contracted with the City of Anaheim to provide materials testing, geotechnical engineering including analysis and testing, environmental assessments, and review of environmental reports. Some of the projects we have performed services on for the City are as follows:

RESIDENTIAL STREET IMPROVEMENT PROJECT, WILLOWBROOK AND RIVERDALE, GROUP 1
Geocon is currently providing as-needed geotechnical, material testing, and inspection services during construction of pavement improvements in the Willowbrook and Riverdale neighborhoods in Anaheim. The project entails approximately 1,312,000 square feet of grind and overlay and 1,035,000 square feet of slurry seal. Work which requires geotechnical and materials testing and inspection services for the project includes Asphalt Concrete (AC) materials sampling and laboratory testing; batch plant inspection; AC materials / compaction testing; providing proactive feedback to the City Project Manager and Contractor to identify areas that may affect the paving operation and recommend alternatives to avoid potential delays; and maintaining effective records of communication and material testing reports.

MISCELLANEOUS WATER VAULTS
Geocon is currently providing as-needed geotechnical and material testing and inspection services during the Miscellaneous Water Vaults 10, 29, 49, & 94 (RCP 2020-17927) and 26, 33, and 55 (RCP 2021-18474) capital improvement projects. The projects generally consist of the rehabilitation and/or abandonment of seven total miscellaneous water vaults located in the City of Anaheim. The scope of work consisting of soils / aggregate inspection and compaction testing; asphalt concrete (AC) inspection, compaction testing, and sampling; and structural or non-structural concrete observation and strength testing. Work which requires geotechnical and materials and testing and inspection services are anticipated to include observation of trench and excavation bottoms; observation as well as field and laboratory testing of soil and aggregate material; observation as well as field and laboratory testing of asphalt concrete; observation and testing of structural and non-structural concrete for pipe and elbow supports as well as curb and gutter; providing proactive feedback to the City Project Manager and Contractor to identify areas that may affect the paving operation and recommend alternatives to avoid potential delays; and maintaining effective records of communication and material testing reports.

REFERENCE
City of Anaheim
200 S Anaheim Blvd, Ste 276
Anaheim, CA 92805

Lorenzo Rea,
Project Manager
(714) 765-6893
[email protected]

KEY PERSONNEL
Jelisa Thomas Adams, GE

PROJECT DURATION
May 2022 – Ongoing

GEOCON FEE
$99,100

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CITY OF GARDEN GROVE ON-CALL GEOTECHNICAL SERVICES

GARDEN GROVE, CALIFORNIA
Geocon currently holds an on-call geotechnical, materials, testing and inspection services contract with the City of Garden Grove. We have completed numerous pavement restoration projects including arterial streets, residential roads, storm drains, and a variety of public improvement projects.

Some of these projects are summarized below:

VARIOUS RESIDENTIAL AND ARTERIAL STREETS IMPROVEMENTS PROJECTS Geocon provided testing and observation services during the street improvement project in the City of Garden Grove. The project would result in an improved roadway surface and minimize maintenance efforts. The purpose of the testing and observations was to determine that the specifications required for the project were met. We performed in-place density tests, laboratory tests, and prepared a report summarizing our testing and observation findings. Geocon concluded that the preparation of the paving subgrade soils and the placement of engineered materials had been performed in substantial conformance with the requirements of the City of Garden Grove and the project plans.

VARIOUS STREETS AND STORM DRAIN IMPROVEMENTS
Geocon performed a limited geotechnical investigation as part of the Acacia-Josephine Storm Drain Project for our on-call contract with the City of Garden Grove. The project was to improve the street pavement, which had rutting and cracks, as well as adding a storm drain to improve poor drainage conditions. The planned rehabilitation is meant to extend the roadway to meet a 20- year design life. During the investigation we performed a site reconnaissance, a visual evaluation of the existing pavement conditions, coring of the existing pavement, advancing borings, sampling the subgrade soils and groundwater, laboratory testing, and engineering analysis. Geocon found that the roadways showed signs of moderate to severe distress, potholes, and raveling. Our reconnaissance observed streets that had ponded water, likely due to poor drainage. Geocon’s opinion was that the construction of the proposed improvements could be performed provided their recommendations were followed and implemented during construction.

ACACIA-JOSEPHINE STORM DRAIN UTILITY POTHOLING
Geocon performed potholing services for the Acacia- Josephine Storm Drain project in the City of Garden Grove. The purpose of the work was to obtain the size and type of pipe, measure the depth of cover from finished grade to the top of pipe; and measure horizontal control from centerline of the streets. After the utilities were exposed and the desired measurements obtained the surface was restored with asphalt or concrete. The project is currently under construction and Geocon has been retained to provide geotechnical and special testing and inspection services.

REFERENCE
City of Garden Grove
11222 Acacia Parkway,
P.O. Box 3070
Garden Grove, CA 92842

Navin Maru
Project Engineer
(714) 741-5600
[email protected]

KEY PERSONNEL
Jelisa Thomas Adams, GE
John Stapleton, PE

PROJECT DURATION
May 2020-Ongoing

GEOCON FEE
$224,200

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SOUTH MAIN STREET CORRIDOR

SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA
As a valued member of many project teams, Geocon was exclusively invited to provide testing and inspection services during the South Main Street Corridor Project. This was done to ensure the timely completion of the City's project as construction commenced while the City was in the process of finalizing negotiations with their group of on- call consultants. The project consisted of corridor improvements, street rehabilitation, and sewer improvements. The scope of work included pavement rehabilitation, enhancing PCC crosswalks and intersections, decorative and lighting improvements, landscaping and irrigation, 2037 linear feet of sewer main and lateral replacement, and railroad coordination.

Geocon provided testing and observation services during the backfill of sewer main and lateral line trenches, and the preparation of pavement subgrade, and asphalt placement and compaction. Our scope of work included:
• Performing inspection and approval of excavation bottoms prior to placing fill. • Performing in-place density tests on the soil, base, and asphalt materials placed and compacted. • Performing laboratory tests to aid in evaluating the compaction characteristics of soil types used for fill, as well as the properties of the asphalt concrete
• Transmitting results effectively and immediately via verbal and written communication to the Contractor and City project liaison.
• Preparing a report documenting our observations and testing services through the completion of our engagement on the project to facilitate a smooth transition and project completion.

In-place density tests were performed in conformance with ASTM Test Method D6938 (Nuclear Density Gauge) for soil and soil-aggregate and D2950 for asphalt concrete. Laboratory tests were performed on the materials used as engineered fill to evaluate moisture-density relationships, optimum moisture content and maximum dry density.

REFERENCE
City of Santa Ana
C/O Butier Engineering, Inc
17822 East 17th St, Ste 404
Tustin, CA 92780

Mark Butier, President
(714) 832-7222
[email protected]

KEY PERSONNEL
Jelisa Thomas Adams, GE
John Stapleton, PE
Scott DeVol
Tyler Klingenberg
Marc Radlinski

PROJECT DURATION
May 2021-September 2021

GEOCON FEE
$87,000

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F. WILLING NESS TO COM PLY WITH AGREEMENT TERMS
Geocon has no exceptions to the City’s Sample Master Service Agreement.

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G. REFERENCES
Public Entity Relevant Project Email
City of Garden Grove
Navin Maru
Project Engineer
On-Call Geotechnical Services [email protected]
City of Newport Beach
Andy Tran
Senior Civil Engineer
On-Call Geotechnical Engineering &
Material Testing Services
[email protected]
City of Anaheim
Lorenzo Rea
Project Manager
On-Call Materials Testing, Deputy
Inspection, & Environmental
Engineering Services
[email protected]

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2. SCOPE OF SERVICES AND SCHEDULE

WORK PHASES

GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING
We provide geotechnical engineering services to a broad spectrum of clientele including public agencies, developers, design professionals, and the construction industry.

We are a full-service geotechnical consulting firm capable of performing the field, laboratory, and engineering analyses for a project with in-house staff and equipment.

All projects are managed with the ultimate goal of producing technically sound and economically feasible solutions. This is achieved by considering construction costs and client needs in conjunction with site conditions and engineering requirements. Our innovative and practical solutions to complex geotechnical problems have resulted in a substantial percentage of repeat-client work.

We offer expertise in the following areas:
• Geotechnical Investigations
• Due Diligence Geotechnical Evaluations
• Geotechnical Feasibility Studies
• Percolation and Infiltration Testing
• Geophysical Studies
• In-Situ Testing
• Shallow & Deep Foundation Design
• Pavement Studies
• Liquefaction Analysis
• Seismic Hazard Assessments
• Seismic Retrofits
• Slope Stability Evaluations
• Landslide Evaluations
• Fault Studies
• Vibration Monitoring
• Inclinometers / Piezometers
• Settlement Monitoring
• Value Engineering / Peer Review
• Ground Improvement Evaluations
• Plan and Specification Review
• Construction Management Support
• Laboratory & Materials Testing

ENGINEERING GEOLOGY
In conjunction with our geotechnical engineering services, Geocon provides engineering geology support for our public and private sector clients. Our in-house staff provides a full range of engineering geology services from feasibility studies and geologic investigations to professional review of projects.

Projects are managed by a Certified Engineering Geologist or Geotechnical Engineer with oversight by a principal of the company to produce technically sound, defensible, economically practical, and achievable solutions to complex geologic problems. We accomplish this by considering costs and client needs relative to the schedule, site conditions, and technical requirements of projects. Clients appreciate our innovative and practical solutions to complex geological problems and rely on us for advice and consultation.

Geocon’s experience and that of our individual staff members provides our clients with expertise in the service areas listed below.
• Geological Feasibility Studies
• Due Diligence Geological Evaluations
• Geologic Hazard Reconnaissance & Mapping
• Slope Stability Analysis
• Landslide Evaluations & Investigations
• Seismic Hazard Assessments
• Fault Studies
• Geophysical Studies
• Geological Explorations & Investigations
• Geologic Mapping
• Subsurface Mapping
• Geotechnical Instrumentation & Monitoring
• Naturally Occurring Asbestos Surveys
• Background Metals Studies
• Mineral Resource Evaluations
• Mine Reclamation Plans
• Abandoned Mine Hazard Assessments
• Hydrologic Investigations
• Groundwater Resource Evaluations
• Well Design / Wellsite Supervision
• Plan & Specification Review
• Construction Management Support
• Settlement Monitoring
• Forensic Studies
• Peer Review

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CONSTRUCTION INSPECTION
To confirm compliance with our engineering recommendations, we are commonly retained to provide quality control testing services during construction. We also provide a full range of special inspection services.

Our field technicians and inspectors maintain current certifications including International Code Council (ICC), National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies (NICET), American Concrete Institute (ACI), and State of California Department of Transportation (Caltrans), as well as required certifications from the cities and counties where work is performed.

Our construction inspection services are as follows:

EARTHWORK AND FOUNDATIONS
• Site Grading Observation
• Sloping / Compound / Excavations / Shoring
• Underground Utility Installation
• Subgrade Preparation
• Chemical Treatment
• Geotextile / Rock Stabilization
• Base and Paving Placement
• Spread Footing / Grade Beam Construction
• Conventional / Post-Tensioned
Mat Foundation Construction
• Drilled / Driven Pile & Pier Installation
• Micro-Pile Installation
• Tie-Back Anchor / Soil Nail Installation
• Stone Columns / Vibrocompaction /
Deep Dynamic Compaction
• Compaction Grouting

DEPUTY / SPECIAL INSPECTIONS
• Reinforcing Steel / Shotcrete Placement
• Concrete Placement / Curing
• Pre-Stressed / Post-Tensioned Concrete
• Shotcrete
• High-Strength Bolting
• Drilled-In-Anchor Installation
• Structural Steel Welding / Welding
Qualifications
• Structural Wood
• Steel & Welding Fabricator Shop
Inspections
• Batch Plant Inspections
• Reinforced Masonry Construction

LABORATORY TESTING
Our in-house soils and materials testing laboratories are certified by the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO), State of California Department of Transportation (Caltrans), Cement and Concrete Reference Laboratory (CCRL), Division of State Architect (DSA), and City of Los Angeles. Testing of soil, aggregate, asphalt concrete, and Portland cement concrete is performed in accordance with published test procedures such as American Standards for Testing Materials (ASTM), Caltrans, USACE, AASHTO, or the governing building code. Our in-house, 400,000 lb. Universal Testing Machine (UTM), manufactured by Southwark-Emery, is capable of testing up to a #18 Rebar, as well as high strength bolts and nuts.

In-house quality assurance programs are maintained to provide professional -level accuracy and reproducibility acceptable to current industry standards. This is accomplished by internal staff training, calibration of appropriate testing apparatus by certified independent agencies, and periodic inspection by outside accredited testing and inspection agencies. Our testing laboratory provides soil and materials testing services and is extensively equipped and staffed with trained, qualified personnel and registered engineers who oversee laboratory testing. Laboratory reports will be distributed (pdf email) to project teams as testing is performed and failing tests will be reported immediately. Our laboratory services are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Our laboratory testing services are as follows:
• Soil Compaction Curves
• Soil Index Properties
• Soil Shear / Compressive Strength Properties
• Soil Consolidation / Expansion
• Soil Grain Size Analyses / Gradation
• Soil Pavement Stability
• Soil Corrosion
• Concrete / Asphalt
• Masonry / Grout / Mortar
• Rebar, Yield and Tensile Strength
• Bolt Assemblies

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TASKS
Geocon will provide the following under this on-call contract:

1. Project Management - The Consultant shall be responsible for project management activities throughout the life of the contract. The scope of activities includes but is not limited to, coordinating and being responsible for scheduling meetings, managing the project schedule, preparing and distributing minutes, field reviews, tracking action items for the City of Pasadena and consultant sub- contractors, and preparing all submissions for the City of Pasadena to submit to Caltrans Local Assistance.

2. Construction Administration - Perform construction administration including the following:
attending pre- construction meeting or progress construction meetings; submittal and shop drawing reviews in conformance with the contract documents; and responses to the RFIs. Consultant shall respond to submittal and shop drawings within 7 working days and within 3 working days for RFIs to the City’s Project Manager from the date documents are received from City staff.

3. Project Documents: Plans, Specs, Schedule, Estimate - Geocon will prepare project documents (i.e., project specifications, project plans, bid schedule, and estimate) in adherence to applicable codes and standards. Geocon will also perform quality assurance checks to ensure the accuracy and completeness of project documents.

4. Engineering Peer-Review - Review and evaluate engineering geology and geotechnical engineering reports including, but not limited to, geotechnical sections of Environmental Impact Reports (EIR).

Provide the City staff with specific recommendations regarding the acceptability of such reports and provide detailed review comments to bring the report in compliance with City requirements.

5. Plan Review - Geocon will review foundation and grading plans for proposed development projects to ensure compliance with applicable geotechnical recommendations.

6. As-Built Review - Geocon will review “As Built” geotechnical engineering and geological reports for adequacy/completeness.

7. Field Observation & Recommendations - Geocon will provide field observation and recommendations as to adequacy / completeness during grading or during other geotechnical aspects of construction projects, as requested by the City. Geocon will also review field testing procedures being implemented by the developer’s geotechnical consultant, if so requested by the City.

8. Geotechnical Investigations - Geocon will perform geological studies, geotechnical testing, geotechnical-engineering evaluation, and design mitigation measures for landslides and publicly - owned properties. Work shall be performed under the direct supervision of a registered California Geotechnical Engineer (GE) and California Certified Engineering Geologist (CEG).

9. Materials Recommendations - Geocon will review and make recommendations for backfill, excavation, dewatering, utility trenches, drainage, and typical sections for pavement.

10. Field Monitoring - Collect, compile and review field monitoring data. Evaluate data trends and provide periodic communication with City staff regarding data analyses. Maintain databases of monitoring and maintenance records. Provide Geographic Information System and mapping services.

11. Reporting for NPDES Permitting - Geocon will prepare annual report summarizing monitoring data and maintenance operations. Furthermore, Geocon will prepare quarterly and annual r eports for submittal to the Regional Water Quality Control Board in accordance with NPDES permit requirements.

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12. Geological Hazard On- Call Emergency Response - Geocon will provide 24- hour on- call emergency response services as necessary to evaluate existing or pending geological hazards (or damages resulting therefrom) to public or private property, including earthquakes, landslides, mud / debris flows, flooding, fires and other natural hazards. When requested, Geocon will provide recommendations to the Building Official regarding the necessity for yellow -tagging or red -tagging structures threatened by geological hazards. Geocon will coordinate emergency services with FEMA / OES representatives and perform work in accordance with FEMA/OES guidelines in order to ensure maximum recovery of incurred costs.

13. Litigation Support - Provide litigation support, expert-witness testimony, and conduct geo-forensic studies in support of City-related litigation.

14. Attend Public Meetings - Geocon will attend community meetings and pre- bid conference, if required for the project, and respond to the bidder’s technical questions via addendum that will be prepared by the City’s Project Manager; Geocon will also make presentations to City Council, public, and other agencies as requested by City staff.

15. Change Order Review - Geocon will be available to the City to assist with the review of any contract change orders that may arise during the construction phase of the project; Geocon will also prepare supplemental documents such as bulletins, drawings and/or details, as required to facilitate changes in the work as may be necessary, or where it is determined more information is needed to complete the work.

DELIVERABLES
As a full service geotechnical engineering firm, Geocon intends to provide the City with geotechnical and geologic engineering services which may include subsurface geotechnical, geological and hydrogeological investigations, seismic studies, roadway rehabilitation and design, ground penetrating radar to determine asphaltic concrete thickness and location of utilities, design and testing for water system installations, laboratory testing, and report preparation.

The following services are anticipated to be required per the RFP. We have also included estimated timeframes and notes regarding Geocon’s method of delivery.

Geocon will furnish all necessary field equipment, survey equipment, and other supporting equipment and consumables. Our staff possesses a strong ability to provide diverse professional expertise in our service disciplines and through multi-certified personnel we will provide any or all services as applicable to this service category as outlined in the RFP.
• Consult with authorized employees, agents and representatives of the City and other agencies having jurisdiction relative to the geotechnical/materials testing and inspection of the project. Geocon is accustomed to managing projects under public works process where a multi-level jurisdiction takes place.

Geocon communicates with each team member and maintains a transparent communication pattern. • Attend meetings as scheduled by the City for the purpose of obtaining data pertaining to the project.

Geocon works well with members of the project team and we make every effort to contribute innovative approaches to project designs which save our clients time and money. • Obtain and test soil samples. Prepare and submit preliminary geotechnical investigation and recommendations prior to the beginning of construction. Geocon will schedule an appropriate time to arrive on site with a drill rig to obtain soil samples at appropriate depths for each assigned project. Geocon will prepare a geotechnical investigation report which will detail our findings, recommendations and conclusions giving the City plenty of time to review and consult prior to construction begins. • Provide geotechnical/materials/ testing and/or inspection services during the construction of the project. By providing a multi-certified inspector on site during construction, Geocon will save the City time and budgetary funding.

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• Test designated construction materials for compliance with project plans and specifications.

Geocon will provide materials testing through our accredited in-house quality assurance testing laboratory. • Report all wo rk observed on a daily basis and report material test results immediately upon completion of testing. Geocon provides daily field reports to all requesting parties at the end of each day on-site, and at the completion of the project in a compiled report. • Promptly prepare and submit written reports documenting all geotechnical/materials testing and inspection services performed. Geocon’s reporting process includes all findings and documentation incurred during all services performed a minimum of 24 hours or sooner if necessary. • Advise the City as to the acceptability of materials tested and inspected. Geocon considered by many as a trusted advisor, we will always be available to the City, regardless of project assignment to answer any questions or to advise on what to do in the event of failure in materials tested and/or inspected. We do not charge for advice.
• Participate in final inspection of the project and advise City as to acceptability of work performed by construction contract. To maintain consistency, Geocon will provide a lead multi-certified inspector who will participate in the final inspection of the assigned project, together we will advise the City as to the acceptability of work performed by the construction team.
• Prepare final geotechnical report. Geocon will prepare a final geotechnical report for each geotechnical investigation performed under this contract and will furnish said reports in a timely manner. • Services shall be performed as requested by the City and shall conform to the contract documents, Title 24 of the California Administrative Codes, Underwriter’s Laboratories, American Society of Testing and Materials, and other code authorities. Geocon is very familiar with local, state, federal, and other code authority requirements. Our services will be performed to project and applicable code specifications. We keep all our staff up to date on any changes that may occur in code requirements.

SCHEDULE/TIMELINE
In order to maintain project schedules and minimize delays, Geocon maintains regular communication with clients throughout project durations. Our staff understands the importance of direct client communication concerning the scope of work, project milestones, and project deliverables. It is important that Geocon has a clear understanding of the project and client expectations before commencing work. Through advanced planning and establishment of project milestones, potential impacts on the critical path are flagged early to allow for contingency planning, which minimizes risks to the project including delays and budget overruns.

Geocon regularly completes projects on schedule and is conscious of the importance of timeliness during report preparation and when responding to questions from the project team throughout the project duration.

Documents are provided to the project team in electronic (pdf) format to keep projects moving forward in an expeditious manner. Our laboratory is staffed by seasoned technicians and is open 17 hours per day to expedite laboratory results and complete reports ahead of schedule. Reports are typically sent electronically via email and by hard copy via overnight mail once completed. This allows the project team more time to complete their tasks while waiting for the final documents.

Our staff is accustomed to mobilizing on relatively short notices, provides deliverables in a timely manner, and has proven its ability to provide services for multiple, large-scale projects concurrently while adhering to project schedules.

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3. FEE PROPOSAL (SUBMITTED SEPA RAT ELY)
*Our fee proposal is submitted in a separate document per the instructions in the RFP.

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4. CERTIFICATIONS (EXCLUDED FROM PAGE LIMIT)
ATTACHMENT 3 -1: NON -COLLUSION AFFIDAVIT

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ATTACHMENT 3 -2: NON -LOBBYING CERTIFICATION

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ATTACHMENT 3 -3: NON -DISCRIMINATION CERTIFICATION

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EXHIBIT C

COMPENSATION
Consultant’s Fee Proposal including hourly rates, if applicable

3. FEE PROPOSAL
2023 SCHEDULE OF FEES

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
Word Processor/Non-Technical Assistant/Draftsman/Dispatcher .................................................................................................... $95/hr Engineering Assistant/Lab Technician. ............................................................................................................................................ 95/hr Engineering Field Technician (Earthwork/Compaction Testing/Backfill) ....................................................................................... *85/hr Special Inspector (Concrete, Rebar, Masonry, Welding, etc.) .......................................................................................................... *90/hr Engineering Inspector (Bottom Approval / Shoring / Foundations / Piles) ...................................................................................... *110/hr LA City Deputy Grading Inspector (Bottom Approval / Shoring / Foundations / Piles) .................................................................. *125/hr Staff Engineer/Geologist .................................................................................................................................................................. *125/hr Senior Staff Engineer/Geologist ....................................................................................................................................................... *135/hr Project Engineer/Geologist ............................................................................................................................................................... *145/hr Senior Project Engineer/Geologist ................................................................................................................................................... *155/hr Senior Engineer/Geologist................................................................................................................................................................ *175/hr Associate Engineer/Geologist .......................................................................................................................................................... *200/hr Principal Engineer/Geologist/Litigation Support ............................................................................................................................. 400/hr Attorney Fees (General) ................................................................................................................................................................... 500/hr Deposition or Court Appearance ...................................................................................................................................................... 550/hr Overtime/Saturday Rate/Night Rate (7pm – 6am w/ 8-Hour minimum per call out) ....................................... 1.5 X Regular Hourly Rate Sunday and Holiday Rate ..................................................................................................................................... 2 X Regular Hourly Rate Minimum Field Services Fee per call-out, 4 Hours (if 4 hours or less), 8 Hours (if more than 4 hours and less than 8 Hours) Short-Notice Cancellation, 4 Hours (if after 4 pm of the day prior to the scheduled inspection time) Short-Notice Cancellation, 4 Hours (upon or after arrival at jobsite) *Prevailing Wage (PW) California Labor Code §1720, et. Seq add $50/hr TRAVEL
Personnel ......................................................................................................................................................................... Regular Hourly Rate
Subsistence (Per Diem) ................................................................................................................................................................... $300/day Vehicle Mileage ............................................................................................................................................................................. 0.75/mile

EQUIPMENT, MATERIALS, & ANALYTICAL TESTS
Nuclear Density Gauge / Sand Cone Testing Equipment ...... $10/hr 55-Gallon Drum .................................................................... 120/ea Vehicle .................................................................................... 10/hr Visqeen (6 mil 20X100’) .................................................... 135/roll Special Inspection Equipment .................................................. 5/hr Traffic Cones/Barricades ..................................................... 35/day Asphalt Cold Patch/Concrete ................................................ 30/bag TPHg(EPA 8015B) ................................................................ 70/ea Double Ring Infiltrometer Equipment ................................. 200/day TPHd/TPHmo .................................................. (EPA 8015M) 75/ea GPS Unit ............................................................................. 160/day TPH Carbon Chain Breakdown .................... (EPA 8015M) 110/ea Pick-up Truck ..................................................................... 150/day Water Buffalo ........................................................................ 75/day Dynamic Cone Penetrometer ............................................... 400/day Methanol and/or Ethanol (EPA 8015M) .............................. 125/ea Volatile Organic Compounds ....................... (EPA 8260B) 125/ea Semi-Volatile Organic Compounds ................. (EPA 8270) 225/ea Hand-Auger ........................................................................... 50/day PAHs (EPA 8270SIM) ......................................................... 185/ea Distilled Water (5-gallon) ....................................................... 20/ea Bailer (Reusable) ................................................................... 35/day CAM 17 Metals (EPA 6010B) ............................................. 170/ea Single Metal ..................................................... (EPA 6010B) 30/ea Bailer (Disposable) .................................................................. 15/ea Hexavalent Chrome (EPA 7199) ........................................... 75/ea Stainless Sampling Pump ................................................. $150/day Battery-Powered Pump ......................................................... 75/day Organochlorine Pesticides (EPA 8081) ............................... 110/ea Organophosphorus Pesticides (EPA 8141) .......................... 125/ea Water Level Indicator ........................................................... 40/day Interface Probe ................................................................... 125/day Photo-Ionization Meter ....................................................... 150/day Combustible Gas Meter ...................................................... 150/day Chlorinated Herbicides (EPA 8151) .................................... 125/ea PCBs (EPA 8082) .................................................................. 9 5/ea Soil pH (EPA 9045C) ............................................................. 20/ea WET or TCLP Extraction ...................................................... 85/ea pH/Conductivity/Temperature Meter ................................. 150/day Turbidity Meter .................................................................... 80/day Air Sampling Pump .............................................................. 80/day Level D PPE/Decon Rinse Equipment ................................. 50/day Concrete Coring Equipment ............................................... 285/day Generator or Air Compressor ............................................. 150/day EPA 5035 Sample Kits .......................................................... 40/ea Asbestos (PLM) ..................................................................... 25 /ea Asbestos (400-point count) ..................................................... 50/ea Sample Compositing ................................................. 20/composite 48-hour Turnaround Time ...................................... 60% surcharge 72-hour Turnaround Time ...................................... 40% surcharge - 2 -
LABORATORY TESTS*

COMPACTION CURVES SOIL AND AGGREGATE PROPERTIES
(D698/D1557/T99/T108) 4-inch mold ................................ $300/ea (D422/T88) Particle Size, Hydrometer w/out Sieve ........... $250/ea (D698/D1557/T99/T108) 6-inch mold .................................. 300/ea (C136/D6913/T27) Sieve, Coarse to Fine w/ #200 Wash ..... 175/ea (CT 216) California Impact ................................................... 300/ea (C136/D6913/T27) Sieve, Coarse or Fine w/ #200 Wash..... 150/ea Check Point ........................................................................... 125/ea (C136/D6913/T27) Sieve, Coarse or Fine No #200 Wash .... 125/ea (D1632/CT312) Soil Cement Cyl. Fabrication (Set of 3) .... 200/set (C117/D1140/T11) Materials Finer than #200 ..................... 115/ea (D1632/CT312) Soil Cement Cyl. Fabrication (Addtl. Spec.) 75/ea (D2216/T265/CT226) Moisture Content ................................ 40/ea (D1633/CT312) Soil Cement Comp. Strength (Set of 3) .... 350/set (D2487/D2488) Visual Soil Classification ............................. 40/ea (D1633/CT312) Soil Cement Comp. Strength (Addtl. Spec.) ............................................................................................... 125/ea (D2937) Density of In-Place Soil, Drive-Cyl. Method ........... 50/ea SOIL AND AGGREGATE STABILITY (D4943) Shrinkage Factors of Soils, Wax Method ................. 75/ea (D2844/CT301) Resistance Value .......................................$350/ea (C131/C535/CT211) L.A. Abrasion Resistance ................. $250/ea (D2844/CT301) Resistance Value, Treated .......................... 350/ea (C142/T112) Clay Lumps and Friable Particles ................... 155/ea (D1883) California Bearing Ratio ........................................ 600/ea SOIL AND AGGREGATE PROPERTIES (CONTD.) (C977) Stabilization Ability of Lime .................................... 185/ea (C123/T113) Light Weight Particles..................................... 250/ea (D1883) Calif. Bearing Ratio (Army Corp of Engineers) ... 600/ea (D3744/CT229/T210) Durability Index Fine ........................ 200/ea CHEMICAL ANALYSIS (D3744/CT229/T210) Durability Index Coarse .................... 200/ea (G187/CT643/T288) pH and Resistivity ............................. $175/ea (CT227) Cleanness Value ..................................................... 200/ea (D4972/T289) pH Only ........................................................... 75/ea (D4791) Flat & Elongated Particles ...................................... 175/ea (CT417) Sulfate Content ....................................................... 125/ea (D693/CT205) Percent Crushed Particles ............................. 200/ea (CT422) Chloride Content ..................................................... 125/ea (D5821) Percent. of Fractured Particles, Coarse Aggregate . 200/ea (D2974) Organic Content ...................................................... 100/ea (C40/CT213/T21) Organic Impurities .................................. 100/ea PERMEABILITY, CONSOLIDATION AND EXPANSION (C235) Soft Hardness (Scratch Hardness) ........................... 125/ea (D5084) Permeability, Flexible Wall .................................. $270/ea (C88/CT214/T104) Sulfate Soundness ................................. 500/ea (D5856) Permeability, Rigid Wall......................................... 260/ea (C1252/T304) Uncompact. Void Content, Fine Aggregate .. 175/ea (D2434) Permeability, Constant Head ................................... 280/ea (C127/CT206/T85) Coarse Specific Gravity ........................ 150/ea (D2434) Permeability, FHA Slab-on-Grade .......................... 110/ea (C128/CT207/T84) Fine Specific Gravity ............................ 175/ea (D2434) Permeability, Hourly ................................................. 55/ea (D854/CT209/T100) Specific Gravity of Soil ...................... 200/ea (D2435/T216) Consolidation (6 pts. w/ Unload) ................. $400/ea (C29/CT212/T19) Unit Weight & Percent Voids ................. 125/ea (D2435/T216) Consolidation Additional Point w/ Unload .... $90/ea (D2419/CT217/T176) Sand Equivalent ................................ 150/ea (D4546) Swell/Compression Testing & Density ................... 125/ea (D4318/CT204/T89/T90) Plastic Index (Plastic/Liq. Limit) 250/ea (D4546) Swell/Settlement Testing & Density (ea. addtl. pt.) . 85/ea (D4318/CT204/T89) Liquid Limit ........................................ 125/ea (D4546) Swell/Settlement Testing & Density (County) ........ 100/ea (D4318/CT204/T90) Plastic Limit ........................................ 125/ea (D4546) Swell/Settlement Testing & Density (FHA) ............ 90/ea (C330) Spec. for Lightweight Aggregates, Struc. Concrete ... Quote (D4829) Expansion Index of Soils ........................................ 250/ea SHEAR STRENGTH STEEL TESTING (D2166) Unconfined Compression ..................................... $100/ea Reinforcing Steel Tests: (D3080/T236) Direct Shear (3 points) ................................ 350/set (A370) Tensile Strength & Elongation (D3080/T236) Direct Shear Addtl. Points/ea. residual pass $125/ea #11 Bar & Smaller ............................................... $100/ea (D2850) Unconsolidated-Undrained Triaxial Shear ............. 115/ea #14 Bar ................................................................ $125/ea (D2850) Unconsolidated-Undrained Triaxial Staged ........... 160/ea #18 Bar (Proof Test) ............................................ $150/ea (D4767) Consolidated-Undrained Triaxial Shear ................. 265/ea (A370) Bend Test (D4767) Consolidated-Undrained Triaxial Staged ............... 340/ea #11 Bar & Smaller ................................................. $50/ea (EM1110) Consolidated-Drained Triaxial Shear .................. 375/ea #14 & #18 Bar ....................................................... $75/ea (EM1110) Consolidated-Drained Triaxial Staged ................ 480/ea (A370) Tensile - Mechanically Spliced Bar MASONRY**
#11 Bar & Smaller ............................................... $175/ea Concrete Block Test (Sets of 3 Required):
#14 Bar & Larger ................................................ $225/ea (C140) Unit Weight Moisture Content & Absorption ........ $350/ea (A370) Tensile – Electric Resist. Butt Splice w/ Control ..... 175/ea (C140) Moisture Content/Absorption (ea. addtl. specimen) 125/ea (A370) Straightening of bar (if required) ............................... 50/ea (C140) Compression Test ..................................................... 300/ea Structural Steel Tests: (C140) Compression Test (ea. addtl. specimen) .................. 125/ea (A370) Machining & Prep of Test Specimen ............... Cost + 20% (C426) Linear Drying Shrinkage .......................................... 350/ea (A370) Tensile Strength & Elongation (C109/UBC 21-16) Mortar Cylinder (2”x4”) ........................ 30/ea Up to 200,000 lbs ................................................ $125/ea (C942) Grout Prism (3”x3”x6”), trimming included .............. 35/ea 200,000 – 300,000 lbs ........................................... 150/ea Masonry Prism (Assemblage):
300,000 – 400,000 lbs .......................................................... 175/ea (C1314) 8”x8”x16” – 8”x12”x16” ..................................... $200/ea Pre-stressing Wire & Tendon Tests: (C1314) 8”x16”x16” – 10”x12”x16” ................................... 225/ea (A421) Tensile Strength, Single Wire ................................ $175/ea (C1314) 12”x12”x16” – 12”x16”x16” ................................. 250/ea (A416) Tensile Strength, 7-Wire Strand ............................. $200/ea (C1314) Larger than 12”x16”x16” ....................................... Quote - 3 -
LABORATORY TESTS* (CONTINUED)
High Strength Bolt, Nut, & Washer Tests: Brick Test (Set of 5 Specimens):
(A325/A490) Tensile Test on Bolts .................................... $100/ea (C67) 24-Hour Absorption, Cold Water ............................ $250/set (A563) Proof Load Test on Nuts ........................................ $100/ea (C67) 5-Hour Absorption, Boiling Water .......................... $250/set (A325/A490) Hardness Test on Bolts .................................. $50/ea (C67) Compression Test or Modulus of Rupture ............... $300/set (A536) Hardness Test on Nuts ............................................. $50/ea (C67) Each Additional Specimen ....................................... $100/ea (F436) Hardness Test on Washers ........................................ $50/ea CONCRETE** Weld Specimen Tests: Mix Designs:
(E164) Ultrasonic Examination .............................. Quote (ACI211/ACI214) Concrete Mix Design ............................ $450/ea Machining & Prep of Test Specimen ........................... Cost + 20% (ACI211/ACI214) Review of Concrete Mix Design .......... $450/ea (E381) Macrotech Test (3 Faces) ........................................... $355 (C192) Concrete Trial Mix (includes equipment & labor) .. $650/ea ASPHALT TESTING Concrete Properties:

Asphalt Properties: (C39/CT521/T22) Comp. Strength, Concrete Cyl. ............... $30/ea (D2726/CT308/T166) Bulk Spec. Grav. Compacted HMA $100/ea (C42/CT521/T22) Comp. Strength, Concrete/Gunite Core .. $60/ea (D1560/CT366) Stabilometer Value (HVEEM) ................ $225/ea (C78/CT523) Flex. Strength of 6”x6”x21” Concrete Beam . 125/ea (D2041) Theoretical Max Specific Gravity ........................ $200/ea (C174) Length Measuring of Drilled Cores ........................ $100/ea (D5444) Sieve Analysis of Extracted Asphalt .................... $250/ea (C1140) Shotcrete Panel-Coring & Testing (Set of 3) ....... $350/set (D6307/CT382) Percent Asphalt, Ignition Method ............ $175/ea (C1140) Shotcrete Panel (each addtl. specimen) ................ $125/ea (D1188) Unit Weight of Asphalt Core .................................. $95/ea (C496) Static Modulus of Elasticity ................................... $250/ea MISCELLANEOUS TESTING SERVICES (C496) Drying Shrinkage (Set of 3, up to 28 days) ........... $650/set Calibration of Hydraulic Ram: (C642) Spec. Gravity, Absorp., Voids in Hardened Concrete 95/ea 100 Ton & Under ................................................................ $250/ea (F1869) Vapor Emission Rate, Concrete Subfloor ................. 50/ea 101 Tons – 200 Tons ............................................................. 350/ea Use of Universal Testing Machine:

UTM with One Operator .................................................... $400/ea Additional Technician ....................................... Regular Tech Rate Spray Applied Fireproofing:
(E605/E736) Fireproofing Oven Dry Density/Thickness ... $125/ea *2X Surcharge on rush turn-around for laboratory testing. **Fee applies for sample storage, testing, or disposal.

1. Listed are typical charges for the services most frequently performed by Geocon. Prices for unlisted services as well as special quotations for programs involving volume work will be provided upon request. Laboratory test prices shown are for laboratory wo rk only, and include reporting of routine results not calling for comments, recommendations or conclusions.

2. Sampling and testing is conducted in substantial conformance with the latest applicable or designated specifications of the A merican Society for Testing and Materials, Caltrans, American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials, or other pertinent agencies.

3. Saturday, night work, and overtime hours are charged at time and one-half; Sundays and holidays at double time. Per diem is $155.00 per day when location of work dictates.

4. Equipment and materials will be billed at cost plus 15%. Outside services including subcontractors and rental of special equipment are billed at cost plus 15%. Hourly services are billed portal to portal from closest office in accordance with the stated hourly rates herein, with a minimum two-hour charge

5. Invoices will be submitted at four-week intervals. Terms of payment are met upon presentation of invoice. Invoices become delinquent thirty (30) days from invoice date and subject to one and one -half percent (1-1/2%) service charge per month, or the maximum rate allowed by law, whichever is lower. If Client objects to all or any portion of any invoice, Client will so notify Geocon in writing within fourteen (14) calendar days of the invoice date, identify the cause of disagreement, and pay that portion of the invoice not in di spute.

The parties will immediately make every effort to settle the disputed portion of the invoice. Payment on delinquent invoices will first be applied to accrued interest and then to the principal amount. All time spent and expenses incurred (including any attorney's fees and costs) in connection with collection of any delinquent amount will be paid by Client to Geocon per Geocon's current fee schedule.

6. Client and Geocon shall allocate certain of the risks so that, to the fullest extent permitted by law, Geocon’s (the term “Geocon” includes Geocon’s partners, officers, directors, employees, agents, affiliates, subcontractors and subconsultants) total aggregate liability to Client is limited to the greater of $50,000 or the total compensation received from Client by Geocon for services rendered on this project, for any and all of Client’s injuries, damages, claims, losses, expenses, or claim expenses arising out of this Agreement from any cause or causes, including attorneys’ fees and costs which may be awarded to the prevailing party, and Client agrees to indemnify and hold harmless Geocon from and against all liabilities in excess of the monetary limit established above.

7. Client and Geocon shall allocate certain of the other risks so that, to the fullest extent permitted by law, Client shall limit Geocon’s total aggregate liability to all third parties, including contractors, subcontractors of all tiers, materialmen, and others involved in Client’s project, as well as persons and other entities not involved in the project, to the greater of $100,000 or the total compensation received from Client by Geocon for services r endered on this project, for any and all injuries, damages, cause or causes, including attorneys’ fees and costs which may be awarded to the prevailing party, and Client agrees to indemnify and hold harmless Geocon from and against all liabilities in exces s of the monetary limit established above, including all liability incurred by Geocon for acts, errors, or omissions, pursuant to entering into agreements with third parties on behalf of Client in order to obtain access or entry onto property not owned by Client. Client agrees to notify all contractors and subcontractors of any limitation of Geocon’s liability to them, and require them to abide by such limitation for damages suffered by any contractor or subcontractor arising from Geocon’s actions or inactions. Neither the contractor nor any subcontractor assumes any liability for damages to others which may arise on account of Geocon’s actions or inactions.