Technical Proposal to the City of Santa Clarita
For Materials Testing for David March Park
CIP-23-24-P4027M
CONVERSE PROJECT NO. 24-31-192-00
Presented By:
Converse Consultants
717 South Myrtle Avenue
Monrovia, California 91016
(626) 930-1275
[email protected]
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May 24, 2024
REVISED June 3, 2024
Converse Consultants
Geotechnical Engineering, Environmental & Groundwater Science, Inspection & Testing Services 717 South Myrtle Avenue, Monrovia, CA 91016
Telephone: (626) 930-1200 ♦ Facsimile: (626) 930-1212 ♦ www.converseconsultants.com May 23, 2024
REVISED June 3, 2024
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s. Jaclyn Abston
City of Santa Clarita Purchasing Department
23920 Valencia Blvd, Suite 265
Santa Clarita, CA 91355
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: PROPOSAL TO PROVIDE MATERIALS TESTING
David March Park City Project No. P4027
David March Park, Saugus, California
(Northeast corner of Via Joyce Drive and Plum Canyon Road) City of Santa Clarita, Los Angeles County, State of California Converse Project No. 24-31-192-00
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ear Ms. Abston,
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HE CONVERSE PROFESSIONAL GROUP, dba Converse Consultants (Converse) , appreciates the opportunity to submit this revised proposal for Materials Testing for the David March Park City Project to the City of Santa Clarita (City) in response to Request for Proposals (RFP) CIP- 23-24-P4027M. Converse has provided materials testing to several cities, school districts, and other public agencies throughout Southern California for more than 78 years.
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onverse is registered with the Department of Industrial Relations (#1000001465; expires 6/30/26). We have an experienced and multi -disciplinary technical staff, employ project-tested quality control procedures, and maintain W a high client retention rate, so many of our clients have been longtime partners.
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s proposal is signed by Siva K. Sivathasan, PhD, PE, GE, an individual authorized to bind Converse Consultants. It is a firm offer for a 90-day period. The proposed work will be performed at a "not- to-exceed" price. The City's standard contract (Attachment "A") is acceptable. We request no deviation therefrom. Please do not hesitate to contact the undersigned at (626) 930- 1275 if you have any questions or wish to discuss this proposal in greater detail.
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incerely,
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ONVERSE CONSULTANTS
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iva K. Sivathasan, PhD, PE, GE, DGE, QSD, F. ASCE
Senior Vice President / Principal Engineer
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Proposal to Provide Materials Testing Services
David March Park City Project No. P4027
City Project No. CIP-23-24-P4027M
City of Santa Clarita, Los Angeles County, CA
Revised June 3, 2024
Converse Consultants
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. INTRODUCTION ...................................................................................................................... 3
2. QUALIFICATIONS OF CONSULTANT TEAM......................................................................... 4
3. WORK STATEMENT .............................................................................................................. 12
4. REFERENCES ....................................................................................................................... 17
5. COST FILE ............................................................................................................................. 18
6. STATEMENT OF OFFER AND SIGNATURE ........................................................................ 18
Proposal to Provide Materials Testing Services
David March Park City Project No. P4027
City Project No. CIP-23-24-P4027M
City of Santa Clarita, Los Angeles County, CA
Revised June 3, 2024
Converse Consultants
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1. INTRODUCTION
Converse will provide requested construction support
services to assist the City’s Project team to
successfully complete the Project and protect the
City’s interest. Converse has relevant experience in
overseeing the construction of projects in similar
scope and complexity to the City’s Project and in all
other technical areas listed in the project information section of this proposal, as well as all relevant
requirements of the current applicable jurisdictions,
codes, and regulations, State and City building and
fire requirements, State of California Building Code
Title 24, Americans with Disabilities Act, etc. Converse is knowledgeable of the Standard Specifications for
Public Works Construction (Greenbook) and
Construction Specifications Institute (CSI) format
specifications.
David March Park, the Project site, is located on the northeast corner of Via Joyce Drive and Plum Canyon Road on approximately 12 acres in Saugus. The existing developed portion of the park consists of approximately two (2) acres and currently includes BBQs, Child Play Area, Fitness Zone, Horseshoe Pit, Picnic Tables, and a Public Restroom. This Project will include improvements to the existing, developed park as well as an expansion to the park by developing the lower section of the property, encompassing approximately five (5) additional acres. Final design plans are currently in development with the City’s design consultant, Psomas, which will include all the key elements in the existing and new park areas to enhance recreational opportunities for residents.
These elements are listed below:
Walkways and Parking:
• Walkways, Ramps and Stairs from upper site to lower site • Pathway lighting along walkway
• Concrete walkway surrounding the area that includes the play areas, picnic tables and bas
ketball court
• Existing Parking Lot to be enlarged to provide additional spaces New Parking Lot to accommodate added amenities, with EV and ADA spaces.
Site Amenities:
• New Restroom building with large storage area for maintenance operations. • Outdoor Basketball Court
• New shade canopy structures
• Picnic Pavilion
• Covered trash enclosures/receptacles
• Additional passive recreational opportunities
Proposal to Provide Materials Testing Services
David March Park City Project No. P4027
City Project No. CIP-23-24-P4027M
City of Santa Clarita, Los Angeles County, CA
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Athletic Field:
• Baseball field with lighting
• Shaded spectator areas
Landscape P
lanting and Irrigation:
• Landscape and irrigation improvements to the park
would include but not be limited to, turf, shrubs, trees and automated irrigation system.
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xercise Stairs (Additive Alternate):
• Additional Parking Lot with lighting
• Dirt walkway connecting the new parking lot with the
ex
ercise stairs as well as the baseball field
• Exercise stairs with approximately 143 steps and 84 feet of elevation gain • The services requested include the following tasks and more specific details are pr
ovided in Section III (Scope of Work).
2. QUALIFICATIONS OF CONSULTANT TEAM
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onverse team will be led by Project Manager Siva K. Sivathasan, PhD, PE, GE , QSD and Project Engineer Babak Abbasi, PhD, PE. Supporting them will be numerous technicians and inspectors.
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lowing is a chart describing the names, titles and responsibilities of key personnel who will be responsible for the management of each task within the proposal for this project. We have included qualifications, resumes, experience of each, and length of time with Converse.
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onverse will ensure the City-approved Deputy/Special Inspectors are registered with the City of Santa Clarita.
Inspectors
Name Certifications Yrs. of
Exp.
Yrs. w/
Converse
Brandon Williams
DSA Masonry, AWS-CWI, ICC Reinforced Concrete,
ICC Struct. Masonry, ICC Steel & Bolting Welding, ICC
Spray-Applied Fireproofing, ACI Concrete, Grade I
22 18
Craig Hainsworth AWS CWI, ICC Concrete 16 15
Karl Price
ACI Grade I, Batch Plant, DSA Masonry, ICC
Reinforced Concrete, ICC Structural Masonry, ICC PT
Concrete, ICC Spray-Applied, Fireproofing, Torque
Testing
38 15
Proposal to Provide Materials Testing Services
David March Park City Project No. P4027
City Project No. CIP-23-24-P4027M
City of Santa Clarita, Los Angeles County, CA
Revised June 3, 2024
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Name Certifications Yrs. of
Exp.
Yrs. w/
Converse
Ken Jones
ICC Reinforced Concrete, ICC Structural Masonry,
DSA Masonry, ACI Grade I Field Tech, Class C-8
Concrete Contractor
29 15
Sergio Perez ACI Grade I, Nuclear Gauge, ICC Reinforced Concrete, ICC Masonry, ICC Fireproofing 20 20
Kevin Tran AWS CWI, ICC Structural Steel & Bolting 15 15 Franklin Tsai AWS CWI, UT, MT, Post Tension, ICC Steel & Welding 22 15 Edward Tsai AWS CWI, Certified Level II – UT, MT, Certificate in Training in Level I/II – UT, MT, PT, RT & ET 15 15
David Hainsworth AWS CWI 13 13
Doug Lupo ICC Reinforced Concrete, ACI Certified 16 15
Henry Arredondo AWS, CWI, ICC Structural Steel, Bolting & Welding 17 17 Mario Rey DSA Masonry, ICC Masonry, ICC Concrete, ACI
certified, Caltrans 504, 518, 533, 539, 540, 556, 557 46 42 Paul R. Berns
ICC Reinforced Concrete, ICC Structural Masonry,
ICC Spray Applied Fireproofing
A.C.I. Field Technician 1, Nuclear Gauge Safety
Certified (CPN 1999)
25 3
Field Technicians
Name Certifications Yrs. of
Exp.
Yrs. w/
Converse
Bill Kowalski Caltrans 504, 518, 539, 540, 543, 556, 557, ACI Certified Field Tech Grade I, Nuclear Gauge 20 20
Brian Kauffman Caltrans 504, 518, 539, 540, 543, 556, 557, ACI, Nuclear Gauge, ACI Concrete Field Tech Grade I 21 21
Diego Garcia Caltrans 125, 504, 518, 523, 539, 540, 543, 556, 557, ACI Certified Field Tech Grade I, Nuclear Gauge 13 13
Thomas Groover Nuclear Gauge, ACI Grade I 23 10
Sean Castillo Caltrans 216, 231, Nuclear Gauge, ACI Grade I 17 17 Jose Navarrete Nuclear Gauge, ACI Grade I, Caltrans 504, 518, 533, 540, 543, 556, 557 17 17
Daniel Arteaga BS, ICC Soils, Nuclear Gauge 36 21
Jawad Safir ICC Spray Applied Fire Proofing Special Inspector, ACI Concrete Field-Testing Technician – Grade I 3 2.5
Proposal to Provide Materials Testing Services
David March Park City Project No. P4027
City Project No. CIP-23-24-P4027M
City of Santa Clarita, Los Angeles County, CA
Revised June 3, 2024
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Siva K. Sivathasan, PhD, PE, GE, DGE, QSD, F.ASCE
Project Manager
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r. Sivathasan is a registered civil and geotechnical
engineer in California, with 29 years of geotechnical
and construction experience. He is skilled at analyzing complex geotechnical problems and prepar ing
comprehensive reports with detailed
recommendations. He is a subject matter expert for the
California Board of Professional Engineers, Land
Surveyors, and Geologists for geotechnical
engineering exam development. Dr. Sivathasan
teaches several civil engineering classes at Cal Poly
Pomona on a part-time basis. He also teaches
geotechnical engineering and engineering surveying
sections for the California Professional Engineer
Exam. He is the vice chair of the ACSE Los Angeles
Section Geotechnical Group and has published
several papers.
Relevant Experience
Los A
ngeles Unified School District, Olive Vista Middle School Seismic Replacement, Sylmar, CA. Project Manager. Managed project schedule and budget and oversaw fieldwork of the geotechnical observation and testing, and material testing and special inspection for the project. The project includes providing materials testing and inspection services during construction of the Los Angeles Unified School District’s (LAUSD) Olive Vista Middle School Seismic Replacement of Physical Education, Multi -Purpose Room, Lunch Pavilion and Student Store Buildings Project.
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owland Unified School District, Rowland High School Additions, Rowland Heights, CA.
Project Manager. Converse provided various special inspection and testing services for the Rowland High School Additions project. Additions consist of the new two-story Administration and Library Building (approximately 12,600 square feet), the new two-story Classroom Building C (approximately 15,000 square feet), the new single-story ASB Building (approximately 1,800 square feet), the new single-story Special Education Building (approximately 2,600 square feet), and the new single-story Theatre/Cafeteria/Multipurpose Building with a 30-foot fly tower parapet (approximately 31,200 square feet).
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orwalk-La Mirada Unified School District, Benton Middle School, La Mirada, CA. Project Manager. Converse completed a geoseismic/geotechnical investigation for the proposed campus-wide Landscape Renovation with Accessory Structures. Our scope of work included field exploration, laboratory testing, geologic evaluation and geotechnical analysis to provide recommendations during design and construction. The development consists of campus -wide landscape renovation along with the construction of a new concession/restroom building and associated hardscape and landscape improvements at the existing Benton Middle School site.
EDUCATION
PhD, Civil Engineering, University of
California, Davis, 2002
REGISTRATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS
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alifornia, Civil Engineer
No. 63185
California, Geotechnical Engineer
No. 270
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iplomate in Geotechnical
Engineering No. 1169
CFR 1910.120 OSHA 8-Hour
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efresher Training
CFR 1910.120 OSHA 40-Hour
Training
Nuclear Soil Density Gauge
C
ertification
OVERALL EXPERIENCE: 29 years
EXPERIENCE WITH CONVERSE: 9 years
Proposal to Provide Materials Testing Services
David March Park City Project No. P4027
City Project No. CIP-23-24-P4027M
City of Santa Clarita, Los Angeles County, CA
Revised June 3, 2024
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Norwalk-La Mirada Unified School District, Corvallis Middle School, La Mirada, CA. Project Manager. Converse completed a geoseismic/geotechnical investigation for the proposed campus-wide Landscape Renovation with Accessory Structures. Our scope of work included field exploration, laboratory testing, geologic evaluation and geotechnical analysis to provide recommendations during design and construction. The development consists of campus -wide landscape renovation along with the construction of a new concession/restroom building and associated hardscape and landscape improvements at the existing Corvallis Middle School site.
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anta Monica-Malibu Unified School District, Lincoln Middle School Athletics Field Renovation Project, Santa Monica, CA. Project Manager. Converse completed a geoseismic/geotechnical investigation to provide recommendations for the new track and field.
The project involves the construction of a new athletics field with a new synthetic track and field, new sports field lighting and associated site improvements.
Los A
ngeles Unified School District, Cleveland High School Modernization Project, Reseda, CA. Project Manager. Converse completed a geotechnical study report for the comprehensive modernization project located within Cleveland High School. The project will consist of removing the existing structures and providing new permanent classroom buildings , cafeteria, lunch shelter, student store, multipurpose building, and library located at the existing Cleveland High School site.
Los A
ngeles Unified School District, Robert Frost Middle School, Grenada Hills, CA. Project Manager. Provided geotechnical investigation and completed a geotechnical study report for percolation testing and pavement improvement at Robert Frost Middle School. The project consists of pavement improvements and installation of pervious asphalt concrete at the western portion of the site in Parking Lot 1; installation of a subterranean infiltration system in the eastern portion of the site in the field area along with the replacement of existing turf and irrigation systems; and installation of pervious asphalt concrete at the northern portion of the site in Parking Lot 2 as an alternative to Parking Lot 1.
Proposal to Provide Materials Testing Services
David March Park City Project No. P4027
City Project No. CIP-23-24-P4027M
City of Santa Clarita, Los Angeles County, CA
Revised June 3, 2024
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Babak Abbasi, PhD, PE
Senior Staff Engineer
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r. Abbasi has seven years of providing geotechnical
services during the design of infrastructure projects. He serves as lead technician during construction for the
observation, testing, and inspection of soils and
construction materials, as well as managing the material testing lab of Monrovia office. He leads the lab
accreditations for Caltrans, DSA, and AASHTO.
Relevant Experience
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l Monte Union High School District, Arroyo High
School Track and Field Project, El Monte, CA. Senior
Staff Engineer. Performed field investigation and
percolation testing and prepared Geotechnical
Investigation Report for the project. The proposed project entails track and field improvements which includes two new buildings, storm water drainage system and other
related improvements within the existing Arroyo High
School campus.
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acienda La Puente Unified School District, Kwis
Elementary School Athletic Fields, Hacienda Heights,
CA. Senior Staff Engineer. Performed field investigation and prepared the Geotechnical Investigation Report
including seismic analysis and foundation design for the project. The project consists of construction of athletic field including a concession, restrooms, storage building, plaza, fire lane pavement, dual batting cages, and little league fields.
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lverno High School, Modular Buildings Project,
Sierra Madre, CA. Senior Staff Engineer. Performed field investigation for the project including percolation testing.
New modular classroom buildings improvements consist
of the design of three modular buildings and an infiltration basin. There will be a cut and fill of around 5 feet for this project.
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t. Francis High School, St. Francis High School Upgrade- Scoreboard Installation Project, La Cañada-Flintridge, CA. Senior Staff Engineer. Prepared the Geotechnical Investigation Report for the project. The proposed project entails the addition of a scoreboard to the school’s stadium facilities.
EDUCATION
PhD, Civil Engineering, Washington
S
tate University, 2017
REGISTRATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS
California, Civil Engineer
No. 94467
Nuclear Soil Density Gauge
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ertification
Caltrans CT 231 Relative
C
ompaction - Nuclear Gage
Caltrans CT 521 Compressive
S
trength - PCC
AFFILIATIONS
Associate Member of American
S
ociety of Civil Engineers, No.
9568207
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Geotechnical Engineering
D
eep & Shallow Foundations
Earthquake Engineering
Project Management
SKILLS
Applied Engineering Softwares:
GeoStudio, LPILE/APILE, CLIQ,
CPeT-IT, AutoCAD, ArcGIS,
MathCAD, and Revit
Programming: MATLAB, PYTHON
Geotechnical Laboratory Testi
ng
i
ncluding Proctors, Direct Shears,
Consolidations, Sieve Analysis,
Moisture and Densities, R-Values,
Atterberg Limits, Expansion Index
Field testing including soil
and
as
phalt compaction testing
OVERALL EXPERIENCE: 7 years
EXPERIENCE WITH CONVERSE: 5 years
Proposal to Provide Materials Testing Services
David March Park City Project No. P4027
City Project No. CIP-23-24-P4027M
City of Santa Clarita, Los Angeles County, CA
Revised June 3, 2024
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La Canada Unified School District, Modernization Project, La Cañada-Flintridge, CA. Senior Staff Engineer-Project Manager. Performed field investigation and prepared the Geotechnical Investigation Report including seismic analysis and foundation design for the project.
Collaborated with design team to respond to CGS and DSA comments. Converse also oversees the geotechnical observation and testing and material testing and special inspection during construction. The project consists of modernization of approximately 20,000 square feet of existing permanent single-story buildings and new construction of a two-story modular classroom building and retaining wall.
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ew Roads School, New Roads School Project, Santa Monica, CA. Senior Staff Engineer.
Performed field investigation and prepared Geotechnical Investigation Report for the project including seismic and liquefaction analysis. The new developments at the site will include a custom building for the Upper School Wellness Center and 2-story modular buildings for the Upper School Classroom Buildings.
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ew Roads School, New Roads School Project, Santa Monica, CA. Senior Staff Engineer.
Performed field investigation and prepared Geotechnical Investigation Report for the project including seismic and liquefaction analysis. Previous studies at site identified that the site was previously used as clay pit area. These reports indicated that the pits were backfilled after cessation of the mining operations. The undocumented fill material extent and depth is as deep as 90 feet below ground surface. The new developments at the site will include a custom building for the Upper School Wellness Center and 2-story modular buildings for the Upper School Classroom Buildings.
Los A
ngeles Unified School District (LAUSD), Replacement of Stairs and New Elevator, Los Angeles, CA. Senior Staff Engineer. Prepared the Supplemental Geotechnical Recommendation Letter to update the report to meet CBC 2019. The objective of the study was to update the seismic design parameters consistent with the 2019 edition of California Building Code (CBC), Title 24, Chapter 16; Earthquake Design.
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USD, Modernization Project at Shenandoah Elementary School, Los Angeles, CA. Senior Staff Engineer. Prepared the Supplemental Geotechnical Recommendation Letter to update the report to meet CBC 2019 and perform percolation testing. The objective of the study was to update the seismic design parameters consistent with the 2019 edition of CBC, Title 24, Chapter 16; Earthquake Design, and provide percolation testing results.
Proposal to Provide Materials Testing Services
David March Park City Project No. P4027
City Project No. CIP-23-24-P4027M
City of Santa Clarita, Los Angeles County, CA
Revised June 3, 2024
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Daniel Arteaga
Senior Staff Engineer
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r. Arteaga has 36 years of field/engineering experience with commercial, residential, and industrial projects. He has office and field experience, including managing and
coordinating field observations and compaction testing
services. His field engineering duties have included
observing foundation excavations, inspecting subdrain
installations, performing field density testing, inspecting drilled and driven piles, and conducting manometer
surveys. Mr. Arteaga has drilled, logged, and sampled
exploratory borings and test pits for a wide variety of geotechnical engineering investigations. He has also
developed laboratory testing programs, performed
engineering analyses, and written various types of grading and post grading reports involving compacted fill, as -built grading, drilled and driven pile inspections, and shoring monitoring.
Relevant Experience
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ark Improvements Project, Los Angeles, CA . Staff Engineer. Converse provided soils and material testing services for the construction of new gymnasiums and general improvements for many Los Angeles County parks including Pamela County Park, Jackie Robinson Park, and Loma Alta County Park.
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t. San Antonio College, Athletic Complex East (Stadium), Walnut, CA . Field Technician.
Converse performed a geotechnical investigation and is currently providing geotechnical observation, materials testing and inspection services for the Athletic Complex East at Mt. San Antonio College. The stadium will become an ADA compliant facility for the 2020 Olympic Track and Field Trails. The 144,000 square-foot facility will feature stadium seating to accommodate 11,000-25,000 spectators. The 144,000 square-foot facility will include a field house with locker rooms, two weight rooms, two lecture halls, team rooms, offices, food services, restrooms, a new parking lot, and a digitally-wired press box for global media.
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ewcomb Academy, Long Beach, CA. Senior Staff Engineer/Field Technician. Performed geotechnical observation and material testing and inspection services for new construction of Newcomb Academy Phase I and Phase II. This project included the construction of a new campus comprised of administration offices, 46 classrooms, a library/media center, visual arts and music rooms, technology/computer center, auditorium, food services room and a gymnasium with a total square footage of 122,000 feet. Phase I consisted of the demolition, abatement and initial rough grading of the site. There was an 8 break between projects. Phase II, consisted of new construction.
EDUCATION
BS, Geological Engineering,
Colorado School of Mines, 1986
REGISTRATIONS
Nuclear Gauge
OVERALL EXPERIENCE: 36 years
EXPERIENCE WITH CONVERSE:36 years
Proposal to Provide Materials Testing Services
David March Park City Project No. P4027
City Project No. CIP-23-24-P4027M
City of Santa Clarita, Los Angeles County, CA
Revised June 3, 2024
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Richard Browning High School, Long Beach, CA. Senior Staff Engineer/Field Technician.
Performed geotechnical observation and material testing during the construction phase. The new school campus bid-build project included two-story classrooms, labs, administration, and cafeteria/multi-purpose room buildings on the perimeter, surrounding a central open courtyard. A covered amphitheater and dining area will provide common areas for student gatherings and athletic fields.
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elevan Drive Elementary School Addition, Los Angeles, CA. Senior Staff Engineer/Field Technician. Performed geotechnical observation and material testing during the construction phase. The proposed project consisted of new a 2-story building with 15 classrooms with ADA POT access. The project included removing all portable classrooms & sanitary buildings, existing hot shack food service, portions of the existing playground pavement and slope, and constructing a retaining wall behind the area of new classroom building.
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reen Dot Animo Westside Charter Middle School, Inglewood, CA. Senior Staff Engineer/Field Technician. Performed geotechnical observation and material testing during the construction phase. Green Dot Leadership Public School was located at the corner of Freeman Avenue and 111th Street in Inglewood, CA. The project consisted of construction of a multi -purpose room, gymnasium, classroom and administration buildings, trash enclosure, site walls and additional site work. Existing structures at the site had been demolished prior to rough grading.
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outh Park Elementary School, Los Angeles, CA. Senior Staff Engineer/Field Technician.
Performed geotechnical observation and material testing during the construction phase. The project consisted of new construction involving cafeteria, lunch shelter, covered walkway and associated facilities.
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ark Improvements Project, Los Angeles, CA . Staff Engineer. Converse provided soils and material testing services for the construction of new gymnasiums and general improvements for many Los Angeles County parks including Pamela County Park, Jackie Robinson Park, and Loma Alta County Park.
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ity of Rosemead Garvey and Rosemead Aquatic Centers, Rosemead, CA. Staff Engineer/Field Technician. Provided geotechnical observation and field testing services during renovations to two aquatic centers located at Garvey Park and Rosemead Park. The project involved the demolition and replacement of swimming pools and associated facilities, hardscape and landscape.
Proposal to Provide Materials Testing Services
David March Park City Project No. P4027
City Project No. CIP-23-24-P4027M
City of Santa Clarita, Los Angeles County, CA
Revised June 3, 2024
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3. WORK STATEMENT
We under
stand the major tasks to include, but not limited to, the following:
Task 1: Material Testing and Deputy Inspection
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onverse has the necessary experience and know -how of construction equipment, materials, methods, and workmanship for the specific work to be performed on the Project. We understand and interpret plans and specifications and we are familiar with the California Building Code, California Energy Code, City Quality Assurance Program, City Standards, and OSHA Construction Safety Orders.
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onverse has all required certifications and licenses for the types of testing and inspections that will be performed on this Project such as, but not limited to: Registered California Professional Engineer, ICC (for special inspectors for reinforced concrete, masonry, structural steel and welding), AWS (for certified welding inspectors), ACI (for concrete field testing technician and concrete strength testing technician), certified nuclear density gauge operators, non -destructive testing of railroad thermite and flash -butt welds. Converse is able to interact professionally with contractors, engineers, elected officials, property owners, business owners, and the public at large; coordinate with other city personnel; promote quality customer service; and respond promptly and courteously to requests. Converse follows verbal and written instructions and communicates clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
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onverse will be responsible for providing complete Material Testing services during pre- construction, construction, and after construction of the project (project closeout). We will provide coordinated services with architects, engineers, City of Santa Clarita’s staff, and general contractors.
We w
ill provide materials and equipment required for inspections, report writing, and related activities. All personal equipment (cell phones, computers, safety equipment, transportation, field equipment, supplies, etc.) needed to conduct the proposed inspection services will be provided by and stored by Converse as a part of our services.
SUBTASK 1.1: PRE-CONSTRUCTION SERVICES
Converse will be responsible for providing services during the pre- construction phase of the Project, including, but not limited to:
Subtask A: Reviewing approved Plans and Specifications thoroughly prior to the Pre- construction meeting.
Output: Converse will Coordinate a testing and inspection schedule with the City (Public Works Department) and the Contractor.
Subtask B: Attending the pre -c onstruction meeting.
Output: Converse will take notes at the pre-construction meeting.
Proposal to Provide Materials Testing Services
David March Park City Project No. P4027
City Project No. CIP-23-24-P4027M
City of Santa Clarita, Los Angeles County, CA
Revised June 3, 2024
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SUBTASK 1.2: SERVICES DURING CONSTRUCTION
Converse will be responsible for providing material testing and deputy inspection during construction throughout the duration of the Project, including, but not limited to:
Subtask A:
• Participating in conferences and progress meetings when requested by the City. • Ensuring Contractor’s work complies with Contract Documents and approved contract change orders.
• Monitoring of corrective actions taken by the Contractor needed to fix work that is not i n
c
ompliance with Contract Documents.
• Maintaining continuous 24 hour telephone accessibility during construction activity for emergency use.
• Supporting enforcement that Contractor properly provides for the safety of the workm en.
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uring inspections and monitoring of the work, if the Converse Inspector observes an unsafe s
ituation, the inspector will notify the Contractor of the violation and provide written notification of such infraction to the Contractor. If the Contractor refuses to comply, the Converse Inspector will notify the Engineer, the City and Cal OSHA.
Output: Converse will performing necessary materials testing and deputy inspection on the Project. Coordinating all material testing and deputy inspection consultant activities with the City and contractor.
Subtask B:
• Coordinating material testing and special inspections with the City and Contractor. The material testing services will include all those required to successfully complete the Project and as outlined in the City’s QAP . Deputy inspections will include those specified in the Statement of Special Inspections on Sheet S0.2 of the project plans. The services will include, but not be limited to:
o Concrete Formwork
o Cast-In Anchors and Assemblies
o Concrete sampling/testing Concrete placement
o Structural Framing
o Grout and Mortar Placement and Compression Testing
o Reinforcing Steel & Placement
o Masonry Materials, Placement, and Sampling
o Structural Steel inspection
o Epoxy & Mechanical Anchors
o Compaction testing of Hot Mix Asphalt (HMA)
o Base Material
o Anchor Bolts Embedded in Concrete or Masonry
• Submitting all required final lab test reports to the City. • Reviewing the contractor’s submittals to ensure materials being placed conform with the project’s specifications and delivered products.
• Ensuring that a Certificate of Compliance is furnished with each lot of manufactur ed and
pr
efabricated materials delivered to the work site. The certified material on lot number and pr
oject number will be identified on the certificate and lot tags affixed or stencile d to the r
eleased materials.
Proposal to Provide Materials Testing Services
David March Park City Project No. P4027
City Project No. CIP-23-24-P4027M
City of Santa Clarita, Los Angeles County, CA
Revised June 3, 2024
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• Converse will scan and upload inspection forms, inspection logs, progress reports, etc . i
nto a City-approved database system into a City-approved database system.
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onverse will observe the following protocols:
• Possess a vehicle and a mobile phone for immediate contact by the City and show proof of a valid California’s driver’s license, insurance, and required certifications. • It is understood that the Consultant Material Testers and Deputy Inspectors do not have the authority to allow changes or deviations from the Contract Plans and Specifications. • All proposed forms and filing system will be shown to and approved by the City Representative prior to construction phase.
• When requested, assist in developing safety programs as required by their contract documents.
• Present the City with a complete project close-out file of work effort performed during Material Testing and Deputy Inspection services.
• It is understood that the extent of Converse’s duties, responsibilities, and limitations of authority as a representative of the City during the construction wi ll not be modified or extended without the written consent of the Public Works Director.
Task 2: QSP Services
The
following Qualified SWPPP Practitioner (QSP) Services for a Risk-Level 2 Construction Project are required and include the following:
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ssumptions
• All storms forecasted by NOAA as 50% or greater within the succeeding 48-hour period will be assumed to be Qualifying Events for the purposes of performing Pre-Storm inspections, 24-hour inspections, REAPS, and runoff sampling.
• Where runoff sampling and analysis is described; all samples will be analyzed for pH and turbidity in the field within as short of time period as practical. Where exceedances are detected, resampling will occur.
• The WDID No. will be obtained by the City.
• The City will administer all of the project’s SMARTS website activities. • All QSP directives will reference the section of the SWPPP where it’s addressed. • The QSP will be an active member of the project’s construction team whose contribution will add to the project’s success. Their input and involvement will be highly valued.
M
inimum Requirements
• A QSP will perform all the required activities. They will not be performed by someone being “supervised” by a QSP.
• The specific QSP’s certification(s), training history, sampling and analysis training and experience, and storm water inspection background will be provided for the project SWPPP before their first inspection.
• All the QS P, inspection and monitoring requirements for a Risk Level 2 project described within the NPDES General Permit for Storm Water Discharges Associated with Construction
Proposal to Provide Materials Testing Services
David March Park City Project No. P4027
City Project No. CIP-23-24-P4027M
City of Santa Clarita, Los Angeles County, CA
Revised June 3, 2024
Converse Consultants
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and Land Disturbance Activities, Order No. 2010-0014-DWQ, NPDES No. CAS000002 (Permit) will be adhered to.
• All field instrument information will be included on each monitoring report, including: make, model, serial number, units, detection range, and resolution. • Sampling and analysis reports will include the date of equipment calibration, serial number(s) and expiration dates of calibration standards.
• All monitoring equipment will be operated and calibrated per the manufacturer’s instructions. • The inspection report format will be approved by the City before its implemented. • All photographs will be labeled date, time, compass orientation, and subject the photo is representing.
Subtask: The QSP will follow all project-specific safety rules and will use all the required PPE; provide and maintain a project rain gage; and have field instruments to analyze pH and turbidity that meet the minimum Permit requirements.
Output: Inspection reports will be provided by email to the City within 24 hours of the inspection. Runoff and run-on sampling and analysis results will be provided by email to the City within 24 hours of their completion.
Subtask:
Converse Will Perform the Following Inspections:
• Post-Storm i nspections
• 24-Hour inspection (once every 24 hours for all work days during a storm event) • Quarterly inspections will be completed in January, April, July, and October. • Where NALs are exceeded, the QSP will reinspect the project area for possible causes of the NAL exceedances.
Output: Converse will perform weekly inspections and pre-storm inspections (for all storms forecasted as 50% or greater chance within 48 hours by NOAA).
Converse W
ill Perform the Following Activities:
• Maintain the On-Site SWPPP Map by documenting the site BMPs and conditions on the map. • Assemble and provide a Rain Event Action Plan (REAP) as required. • Where no runoff is occurring during a storm event, the non-runoff condition will be recorded on the inspection report.
• If the Daily Average for either or both of NALs is exceeded, the QSP will assemble and submit to the City by email an NAL Exceedance Report containing the details outlined in the Permit, Attachment D., I., 15., d., i-iii (page 19), within 48 hours of the measured exceedance.
The QSP
Services are proposed on a cost per week and assume an 18-month project schedule. • 78 - Weekly Ins pections
• 15 - Pre-Storm Inspections
• 25 - 24-hr Inspection (including sampling)
• 10 - Post-St orm Inspections
Subtask: Converse will submit a draft Annual Report to the City by August 1st.
Proposal to Provide Materials Testing Services
David March Park City Project No. P4027
City Project No. CIP-23-24-P4027M
City of Santa Clarita, Los Angeles County, CA
Revised June 3, 2024
Converse Consultants
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Output: Converse will sample stormwater runoff at each discharge location from the site. A minimum of three total samples will be taken and analyzed per work day per storm event day when runoff is present. When project run-on is present, Converse will sample, analyze, and document the run -on. Where the results of run-on and or runoff analysis exceed NAL thresholds for pH (<6.5, >8.5) and or turbidity (>250NTU), the QSP will notify the City representative as soon as possible.
Task 3: Labor Compliance Services
The labor c
ompliance consultant will perform work under the supervision and direction of the City’s Labor Compliance Specialist. Duties consist of all items of work necessary as identified below:
• Review certified payroll records, confirming the accuracy of those records, and verify compliance of all state and federal required forms and submittals. • Conduct site visits which will include field interviews with all contractors, observation reports, and photos.
• Meet with the City’s Labor Compliance Specialist on a regular basis for updates and direction.
Attendance at scheduled construction meetings may be required. Work will be dictated by the construction schedule and by coordination with the Labor Compliance Specialist and/or City Public Works Inspector, as necessary.
• Return all paperwork to the City’s Labor Compliance Program for storage upon project closeout.
The wo
rk to be performed by the Consultant will be based on the procedures, guidelines, and standards required by California State Labor Code.
The labor c
ompliance services should be proposed on a cost per month and assume an 18-month project schedule.
Subtask: Converse will coordinate with the Labor Compliance Specialist and / or City Public Works Inspector and attend scheduled construction meetings, as necessary.
Output: Converse will investigate complaints and perform audits as needed, communicating with complainants, contractors, and other agencies.
Task 4: Project File / Documentation Software
Conver
se will propose and provide Procore cloud/web based P roject documentation management software for the Project. The system will be capable of storing all team members’ required Project information and be accessible after the Project ends or have the ability to download all information onto another electronic platform for audit and project file record requests. Training for all parties involved on the Project, troubleshooting / software support, document control setup, and electronic file turn over to the City of the system will be included.
Subtask: Converse will provide training for all parties on the Project as well as troubleshooting / software support.
Output: Electronic file turn over to the City of the system.
Proposal to Provide Materials Testing Services
David March Park City Project No. P4027
City Project No. CIP-23-24-P4027M
City of Santa Clarita, Los Angeles County, CA
Revised June 3, 2024
Converse Consultants
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4. REFERENCES
B
elow we provide our most recently completed projects within the past three years of similar size and scope:
C
lient Name: Jet Propulsion Laboratory
Current Contact Information: Ms. Margaret Cooper, (818) 354-2889 Work Summary: Materials Testing at Various Sites
Role of Key Project Team Members: Siva Sivathasan (PM), Babak Abbasi (PE), Jose Navarrete (Field Technician)
Construction Cost: $600,000
Completion Date: Ongoing
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lient Name: Los Angeles County Sanitation District
Current Contact Information: Mr. Bob Richardson, 562-908-4288 ext. 4316 Work Summary: On-Call Contract for Materials Testing
Role of Key Project Team Members: Siva Sivathasan (PM), Babak Abbasi (PE), Jose Navarrete (Field Technician)
Construction Cost: $500,000
Completion Date: Ongoing
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lient Name: City of Lancaster
Current Contact Information: Ms. Erika Figueroa, (661) 723-6086 Work Summary: Materials Testing for 2021 Neighborhood Improvement Project Role of Key Project Team Members: Siva Sivathasan (PM), Babak Abbasi (PE), Jose Navarrete (Field Technician)
Construction Cost: $72,505
Completion Date: September 26, 2022
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lient Name: City of Hemet
Current Contact Information: Mr. Anthony Flores, Z & K Consultants, (951) 310-7470 Work Summary: Gibbel Skate Park Materials Testing
Role of Key Project Team Members: Hashmi Quazi (PM), Antonio Maciel (PE), Brian Kauffman (Field Technician), Bill Kowalski (Field Technician), Diego Garcia, (Field Technician) Construction Cost: $15,000
Completion Date: August 2023
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lient Name: Santa Ana Unified School District
Current Contact Information: Ms. Kathleen Gil, (714) 480-5349, x7534 Work Summary: Materials Testing at Various School Sites Role of Key Project Team Members: Hashmi Quazi (PM), Antonio Maciel (PE), Randy White (Field Technician)
Construction Cost: $54,010
Completion Date: February 2023
Proposal to Provide Materials Testing Services
David March Park City Project No. P4027
City Project No. CIP-23-24-P4027M
City of Santa Clarita, Los Angeles County, CA
Revised June 3, 2024
Converse Consultants
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5. COST FILE
The
cost file is submitted in a separate envelope. It shows a lump sum cost estimate for each task identified. Each task is broken down by subtask as identified in the S cope of W ork. The cost estimate for each subtask is broken down by classifications, providing hourly billing rates for personnel and the estimated total based on man-hour estimates.
6. STATEMENT OF OFFER AND SIGNATURE
Th
is proposal has been signed by Siva K. Sivathasan, PhD, PE, GE, an individual authorized to bind Converse Consultants. It is a firm offer for a 90- day period. The proposed work will be performed at a "not-to-exceed" price. The City's standard contract (Attachment "A") is acceptable.
We request no deviation therefrom.
Cost Proposal to the City of Santa Clarita
For Materials Testing for David March Park
CIP-23-24-P4027M
CONVERSE PROJECT NO. 24-31-192-00
Presented By:
Converse Consultants
717 South Myrtle Avenue
Monrovia, California 91016
(626) 930-1275
[email protected]
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May 24, 2024
REVISED June 3, 2024
Converse Consultants
Geotechnical Engineering, Environmental & Groundwater Science, Inspection & Testing Services
717 South Myrtle Avenue, Monrovia, CA 91016
Telephone: (626) 930-1200 ♦ Facsimile: (626) 930-1212 ♦ www.converseconsultants.com May 23, 2024
Revised June 3, 2024
Ms. Jaclyn Abston
City of Santa Clarita Purchasing Department
23920 Valencia Blvd, Suite 265
Santa Clarita, CA 91355
RE: COST PROPOSAL TO PROVIDE MATERIALS TESTING
David March Park City Project No. P4027
City of Santa Clarita, Los Angeles County, State of California Converse Project No. 24-31-192-00
Dear Ms. Abston,
Converse Consultants (Converse) appreciates the opportunity to submit this cost proposal for Materials Testing to the City of Santa Clarita (City) in response to Request for Proposals (RFP) CIP-23-24-P4027M, for which the City estimated the value at $250,000.00.
Our cost proposal shows a lump sum cost estimate for each task identified. Each task is broken down by subtask as identified in the Scope of Work. The cost estimate for each subtask is broken down by classifications, providing hourly billing rates for personnel and the estimated total based on man-hour estimates. Our rates are prevailing wage compliant.
All documentation of unit pricing or other cost breakdowns as outlined in this proposal supports the total proposed price.
Please note other civil construction materials may need to be tested and Converse will do so as- needed.
Please do not hesitate to contact the undersigned at (626) 930-1275 if you have any questions or wish to discuss this proposal in greater detail. The opportunity to be of service is appreciated.
Sincerely,
CONVERSE CONSULTANTS
Siva K. Sivathasan, PhD, PE, GE, DGE, QSD, F. ASCE
Senior Vice President / Principal Engineer
Encl: Schedule of Fees, General Conditions
Dist: 1/Addressee via Email
SKS/BA:ed
Proposal to Provide Materials Testing Services
David March Park City Project No. P4027
City Project No. CIP-23-24-P4027M
City of Santa Clarita, Los Angeles County, CA
Revised June 3, 2024
Converse Consultants
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FEE ESTIMATE
Converse proposes to perform the requested geotechnical engineering and materials testing for $250,000.00. Below is a detailed breakdown of these services:
Field Services Costs
Task Unit Number
of Units
Unit Rate
($)
Cost
($)
Special Inspector/Concrete, Masonry/ACI and
Batch Plant Hour 520 $145.00 $75,400.00
Special Inspector/Shop Welding Hour 120 $145.00 $17,400.00 Special Inspector/Site Welding and Framing Hour 100 $145.00 $17,400.00 Special Inspector/Pull Torque, Ultrasonic Hour 60 $150.00 $9,000.00 Sample Pick-Up Hour 120 $50.00 $6,000.00
Field Services Cost Total $125,200.00
Laboratory Testing Costs
Test Unit Number
of Units
Unit Rate
($)
Cost
($)
Compression Strength, Concrete Cylinders Test 100 $45.00 $4,500.00 Rebar Tensile and Bend Test 20 $100.00 $2,000.00
Laboratory Testing Cost Total $6,500.00
Office Support Costs
Task Unit Number
of Units
Unit Rate
($)
Cost
($)
Office Support: Clerical/Dispatch Hour 60 $85.00 $5,100.00 Project Manager Hour 40 $170.00 $6,800.00
Principal Professional Hour 16 $225.00 $3,600.00
Office Support Cost Total $15,500.00
Cost Summary
Type of Service Cost
Field Inspection and Testing Services $125,200.00
Laboratory Testing Costs $6,500.00
Office Support Costs $15,500.00
Contingency Testing and/or Inspection $102,800
TOTAL: $250,000.00
* Travel time will not be charged to the City for inspection and testing within 100 miles of the site.
Converse Consultants PW2024 Geotech
CONVERSE CONSULTANTS
Prevailing Wage Schedule of Fees
Geotechnical Personnel
I
ntroduction
It is the objective of Converse Consultants to provide its clients with quality professional and technical services and a continuing source of professional advice and opinions. Services will be performed in a manner consistent with that level of care and skill ordinarily exercised by members of the profession currently practicing in the same locality under similar conditions. This fee schedule i s valid through December 31, 2024.
Ho
urly Charges for Personnel
Staff assignments will depend on personnel availability, job complexity, project site location, and experience level required to satisfy the technical requirements of the project and to meet the prevailing standard of professional care.
F
ield Technical Services (hourly rate including vehicle and equipment) Construction Inspector – ACI/ICC and/or AWS/CWI certified (concrete, post-tension, masonry, structural steel, fireproofing; includes concrete batch plant and local steel fabrication inspections) ............................... $145 DSA Masonry Inspector ........................................................................................................................................................... 145 Non-Destructive Testing Inspector (ultrasonic, magnetic particle, dye penetrant, skidmore, pull testing, torque testing, Schmidt hammer, and pachometer) .......................................................................................................... 150 Coating Inspector/Coring Technician ....................................................................................................................................... 150 Soils Technician (soil, base, asphalt concrete, and moisture emission testing) ....................................................................... 145 Sample Pick-Up ......................................................................................................................................................................... 60 P
rofessional Services (consultation for field and office, if requested) Staff Professional ................................................................................................................................................................... $145 Senior Staff Professional .......................................................................................................................................................... 155 Project Professional ................................................................................................................................................................. 165 Project Manager ....................................................................................................................................................................... 175 Senior Professional .................................................................................................................................................................. 175 Principal Professional ............................................................................................................................................................... 225 Principal Consultant ................................................................................................................................................................. 235 L
aboratory Testing
Laboratory Technician ...................................................................................................................................................... Per Test (see Geotechnical Laboratory Testing and Materials Testing Services fee schedules.) Laboratory Supervisor ............................................................................................................................................................ $ 100 O
ffice Support
Clerical/Word Processing ......................................................................................................................................................... $ 90 Drafting ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 90 CAD Operator/Drafting Manager ................................................................................................................................................ 95 O
vertime and special shift rates for Field Services personnel are determined in accordance with Prevailing Wage law. Travel time to and from the job site will be charged at the hourly rates for the appropriate personnel.
E
xpenses
1. Exploration expenses (drilling, trenching, etc.) are charged at cost plus fifteen percent.
2. Travel and subsistence expenses (transportation, room and board, etc.) for individuals on projects requiring travel and/or li ving 50 miles away from the project site are charged at cost plus fifteen percent.
3. Automobile and truck expenses are charged at cost plus fifteen percent (rentals) or at the current IRS milage rate per mile for company-owned vehicles traveling between principal office and project.
4. O ther out -of-pocket direct project expenses (aerial photos, long-distance telephone calls, permits, bonds, outside printing services, tests, etc.) are charged at cost plus fifteen percent.
Inv
oices
1. Invoices will be submitted to the Client on a monthly basis, and a final bill will be submitted upon completion of services.
2. Payment is due upon presentation of invoice and is past-due thirty days from invoice date. In the event Client fails to make any payment to Converse when due, Converse may immediately cease work hereunder until said payment, together with a service charge at the rate of eighteen percent per annum (but not exceeding the maximum allowed by law) from the due date, has been received .
Further, Converse may at its sole option and discretion refuse to perform any further work irrespective of payment from Client in the event Client fails to pay Converse for services when said payments are due.
3. Client shall pay attorneys’ fees or other costs incurred in collecting any delinquent amount.
G
eneral Conditions
The terms and provisions of the Converse General Conditions are incorporated into this fee schedule as though set forth in full. If a copy of the General Conditions does not accompany this fee schedule, Client should request a copy from this office.
Converse Consultants MTS2024
CONVERSE CONSULTANTS
Schedule of Fees – Materials Laboratory Testing
Compensation for laboratory testing services will be based on rates in accordance with this fee schedule which includes test report(s) and engineering time. Costs of tests not on this schedule will be by quote and/or in accordance with our current hourly fee schedule. Our services will be performed in accordance with the General Conditions. This fee schedule is valid through December 31, 2024.
AGGREGATES
Moisture Content, ASTM D2216 .............................................. 25.00 Particle Size Analysis
Coarse, ASTM C136, each ............................................... 120.00 Coarse and Fine, ASTM C136 & C137), each .................. 180.00 Specific Gravity & Absorption
Coarse Aggregate, ASTM C127 ....................................... 115.00 Fine Aggregate, ASTM C128 ........................................... 175.00 Unit Weight per Cubic Foot, ASTM C29 ............................. 75.00 Soundness, Sodium or Magnesium, ASTM C88, each ..... 550.00 Potential Alkali Reactivity, ASTM D289 ............................ 700.00 Freeze Thaw Soundness .................................................. 175.00 Los Angeles Abrasion, per class, ASTM C131, C535 ....... 375.00 Sand Equivalent, ASTM D2419 ........................................ 180.00 Lightweight Particles, ASTM C123, each .......................... 300.00 Clay Lumps & Friable Particles, ASTM C142, each .......... 290.00 Stripping Test, ASTM D1664, each .................................... 85.00 Organic Impurities, ASTM C40 ......................................... 140.00 Durability ...................................................................... By Quote
CONCRETE TESTS
Laboratory Trial Batch, ASTM C192 .................................. By Quote Laboratory Mix Design, Historical Data .............................. By Quote Compression Test, 6”x12” Cylinder, ASTM C39, each ............. 45.00 Lightweight Concrete
Compression ...................................................................... 45 .00 Unit Weight ......................................................................... 45 .00 Specimen Preparation, Trimming or Coring, each ................... 75.00 Bond Strength, ASTM C321
Prepared by Converse...................................................... 250.00 Prepared by Others .......................................................... 150.00 Core Compression Test, ASTM C12, each ............................ 120.00 Flexure Test, 6”x6” Beams, ASTM C78, each ........................ 130.00 Modulus of Elasticity, Static, ASTM C469, each .................... 275.00 Length Change, ASTM C157, 3 bars, 5 readings each,
up to 26 days .................................................................... 550.00 Splitting Tensile, 6”x12” Cylinders, each ................................ 110.00 Field Concrete Control (sampling, slump, temperature,
cast 4 cylinders, molds, cylinder pick-up, within 10 miles of office, stand-by extra), ASTM/UBC, hourly rate
schedule, or each cylinder .................................................. 95.00 Field Concrete Control (same as above plus air content test), ASTM/UBC, each cylinder .................................................. 95.00 Hold Cylinder ........................................................................... 10.00 Cylinder Mold, sent to job site but not cast by Converse or returned to Converse ............................................................ 5.00 MASONRY (ASTM C140, E447, UBC STANDARD 24-22)
Moisture Content, as received, each ...................................... 105.00 Absorption, each ...................................................................... 85.00 Compression, each .................................................................. 85.00 Shrinkage, ASTM C426, each ............................................... 250.00 Net Area and Volume, each ..................................................... 30.00 Masonry Blocks, per set of 9 ............................................... 1,500.00 Masonry Core Compression, each......................................... 125.00 Masonry Core Shear, each .................................................... 245.00 Masonry Core Trimming, each ............................................... 150.00 Compression Test, grouted prisms, 8”x8”x16”, each .............. 300.00 Compression Test, grouted prisms, 12”x16”x16”, each .......... 425.00 Compression Test
2”x4” Mortar Cylinder, each ................................................ 45.00 3”x6” Grout Prisms, each .................................................... 45.00 2” Cubes, ASTM C109, each .............................................. 45.00 Cast by Others ......................................................................... 45 .00 Mortar or Grout Mix Designs .............................................. By Quote
FIREPROOFING TESTS
Oven Dry Density, per sample ................................................. 80.00
MOISTURE EMISSION TEST
Moisture Emission Test Kit ......................................................85 .00
ASPHALTIC CONCRETE
Stability, Flow, and Unit Weight, ASTM D6927 .....................500.00 Marshall ASTM D1559, ASTM D2726 ...................................450.00 Measured Maximum Specific Gravity of Mix, ASTM D2041,
Rice Method, each ..........................................................350 .00 Void Analysis of Cores or Marshall Specimens,
Calculations Only, ASTM D3203, set of 2 or 3 ...................60.00 Laboratory Mixing of Asphalt & Concrete, per sample .............75.00 Complete Asphalt Concrete Mix Design
Hveem or Marshall ...................................................... By Quote Extraction of Asphalt and Gradation, ASTM D2172, Method B, or California 310, including ash correction, each .............455.00 Extraction of Rubberized Asphalt & Gradation, each .............350.00 Specific Gravity, ASTM D2726 or ASTM D1188
Uncoated ...........................................................................95.00 Coated .............................................................................12 5.00 Immersion-Compression .......................................................650.00 Particle Coating, ASTM D2489 ...............................................95 .00 Stripping, ASTM D1664 ..........................................................85 .00 Moisture or Volatile Distillates in Paving Mixtures, or Materials Containing Petroleum Products or
By-Products .....................................................................350.00 Retained Strength, ASTM D1074/D1075, 6 specimens ..... By Quote Retained Stability, Mil, Std, 520A, Method 104,
6 specimens ................................................................ By Quote CBR, ASTM D1883, including M/D Curve, 1 point ................400.00 Asphalt Temperature ...............................................................15.00 S
TRUCTURAL STEEL
Tensile Test #9 Bar or Smaller, each ......................................6 0.00 Bend Test #9 Bar or Smaller, each .........................................6 0.00 Tensile Test #10 Bar or Greater, each ..................................300.00 Tensile Test #14 Bar, each ...................................................33 0.00 Rebar Coupler Tensile Test ..................................................16 0.00 Tensile Test, Welded #9 Bar or Smaller, each ......................160.00 Tensile Test, Welded #10 Bar or Greater, each ....................300.00 Tensile Test, Welded #14 Bar, each .....................................330.00 Tensile Test, Mechanically Spliced, #9 Bar or Smaller,
each ................................................................................210.00 Tensile Test, Mechanically Spliced, #10 Bar or Greater, each ................................................................................350.00
HIGH STRENGTH BOLT, NUT, AND WASHER TESTING
Wedge Tensile Test, A490 Bolts
Under 100,000 lbs., each ................................................130.00 Over 100,000 lbs., each ..................................................140.00 Wedge Tensile Test, A325 Bolts
Under 100,000 lbs., each ................................................160.00 Tensile Test, Anchor Bolts, tested with displacement
transducers, each ............................................................300.00 Nut Hardness, Proof & Cone Proof Load Test, each ...............65.00 Washer Hardness, each ..........................................................55 .00 A325 or A490, Bolt Hardness Only, each ................................ 55.00 Bolt A325 or A490 Wedge Tensile
Under 100,000 lbs. & Hardness, each .............................240.00 Over 100,000 lbs. & Hardness, each ...............................280.00 Bolt, Nut & Washer, all tests per set with bolts
Under 100,000 lbs. ..........................................................4 00.00 Over 100,000 lbs. ............................................................500.00 See Schedule of Fees – Geotechnical Laboratory Testing for soil testing. Hourly rates are available upon request. Field Laboratory rates are available upon request. Listed unit rates are based upon the assumption that samples will be delivered to our laboratory at no cost to Converse.