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City of Waterloo Engineering Department
715 Mulberry Street
Waterloo, Iowa 50703
Attn: Mr. Jamie Knutson, P.E. — Interim City Engineer
P: (319) 291 4312
E: Jaime.knutson@waterloo-ia.org
Re: Proposal for Geotechnical Engineering Services
Dysart Road Reconstruction
Waterloo, Iowa
Terracon Proposal No. P13185119
Dear Mr. Knutson:
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We appreciate the opportunity to submit this proposal to City of Waterloo Engineering Department
(City of Waterloo) to provide Geotechnical Engineering services for the above referenced project.
The following are exhibits to the attached Agreement for Services.
Exhibit A Project Understanding
Exhibit B Scope of Services
Exhibit C Compensation and Project Schedule
Exhibit D Site Location
Exhibit E Anticipated Exploration Plan
Our lump sum fee to perform the Scope of Services described in this proposal is $4,950. Your
authorization for Terracon to proceed in accordance with this proposal can be issued by signing
and returning a copy of the attached Agreement for Services to our office.
Sincerely,
Terracon Consultants, Inc.
Gregory M. Decker, E.I.
Staff Engineer
Jason P. Heinz, P.E. (/
Department Manager
Geotechnical Services
Terracon Consultants, Inc. 3105 Capital Way, Ste. 5 Cedar Falls, Iowa 50613
P (319) 277 4016 F (319) 277 4320 terracon.com
Environmental Facilities $ Geotechnical Materials
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AGREEMENT FOR SERVICES
This AGREEMENT is between City of Waterloo IA ("Client') and Terracon Consultants, Inc. ("Consultant"") for Services to be provided by Consultant for
Client on the Dysart Road Reconstruction project ("Project"), as described in Consultants Proposal dated 03/04/2019 ("Proposal'), including but not limited
to the Project Information section, unless the Project is otherwise described in Exhibit A to this Agreement (which section or Exhibit is incorporated into this
Agreement).
Scope of Services. The scope of Consultant's services is described in the Proposal, including but not limited to the Scope of Services section
("Services"), unless Services are otherwise described in Exhibit B to this Agreement (which section or exhibit is incorporated into this Agreement).
Portions of the Services may be subcontracted. Consultant's Services do not include the investigation or detection of, nor do recommendations in
Consultant's reports address the presence or prevention of biological pollutants (e.g., mold, fungi, bacteria, viruses, or their byproducts) or occupant
safety issues, such as vulnerability to natural disasters, terrorism, or violence. If Services include purchase of software, Client will execute a separate
software license agreement. Consultant's findings, opinions, and recommendations are based solely upon data and information obtained by and
furnished to Consultant at the time of the Services.
2 Acceptance/ Termination. Client agrees that execution of this Agreement is a material element of the consideration Consultant requires to
execute the Services, and if Services are initiated by Consultant prior to execution of this Agreement as an accommodation for Client at Client's
request, both parties shall consider that commencement of Services constitutes formal acceptance of all terms and conditions of this Agreement.
Additional terms and conditions may be added or changed only by written amendment to this Agreement signed by both parties. In the event Client
uses a purchase order or other form to administer this Agreement, the use of such form shall be for convenience purposes only and any additional or
conflicting terms it contains are stricken. This Agreement shall not be assigned by either party without prior written consent of the other party. Either
party may terminate this Agreement or the Services upon written notice to the other. In such case, Consultant shall be paid costs incurred and fees
earned to the date of termination plus reasonable costs of closing the Project.
3 Change Orders. Client may request changes to the scope of Services by altering or adding to the Services to be performed. If Client so requests,
Consultant will return to Client a statement (or supplemental proposal) of the change setting forth an adjustment to the Services and fees for the
requested changes. Following Client's review, Client shall provide written acceptance. If Client does not follow these procedures, but instead directs,
authorizes, or permits Consultant to perform changed or additional work, the Services are changed accordingly and Consultant will be paid for this work
according to the fees stated or its current fee schedule. If project conditions change materially from those observed at the site or described to
Consultant at the time of proposal, Consultant is entitled to a change order equitably adjusting its Services and fee.
4 Compensation and Terms of Payment. Client shall pay compensation for the Services performed at the fees stated in the Proposal, including
but not limited to the Compensation section, unless fees are otherwise stated in Exhibit C to this Agreement (which section or Exhibit is incorporated
into this Agreement). If not stated in either, fees will be according to Consultant's current fee schedule. Fee schedules are valid for the calendar year in
which they are issued. Fees do not include sales tax. Client will pay applicable sales tax as required by law. Consultant may invoice Client at least
monthly and payment is due upon receipt of invoice. Client shall notify Consultant in writing, at the address below, within 15 days of the date of the
invoice if Client objects to any portion of the charges on the invoice, and shall promptly pay the undisputed portion. Client shall pay a finance fee of
1.5% per month, but not exceeding the maximum rate allowed by law, for all unpaid amounts 30 days or older. Client agrees to pay all collection -related
costs that Consultant incurs, including attorney fees. Consultant may suspend Services for lack of timely payment. It is the responsibility of Client to
determine whether federal, state, or local prevailing wage requirements apply and to notify Consultant if prevailing wages apply. If it is later determined
that prevailing wages apply, and Consultant was not previously notified by Client, Client agrees to pay the prevailing wage from that point forward, as
well as a retroactive payment adjustment to bring previously paid amounts in line with prevailing wages. Client also agrees to defend, indemnify, and
hold harmless Consultant from any alleged violations made by any governmental agency regulating prevailing wage activity for failing to pay prevailing
wages, including the payment of any fines or penalties.
5 Third Party Reliance. This Agreement and the Services provided are for Consultant and Client's sole benefit and exclusive use with no third party
beneficiaries intended. Reliance upon the Services and any work product is limited to Client, and is not intended for third parties other than those who
have executed Consultant's reliance agreement, subject to the prior approval of Consultant and Client.
6 LIMITATION OF LIABILITY. CLIENT AND CONSULTANT HAVE EVALUATED THE RISKS AND REWARDS ASSOCIATED WITH THIS
PROJECT, INCLUDING CONSULTANT'S FEE RELATIVE TO THE RISKS ASSUMED, AND AGREE TO ALLOCATE CERTAIN OF THE
ASSOCIATED RISKS. TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, THE TOTAL AGGREGATE LIABILITY OF CONSULTANT (AND ITS
RELATED CORPORATIONS AND EMPLOYEES) TO CLIENT AND THIRD PARTIES GRANTED RELIANCE IS LIMITED TO THE GREATER OF
$50,000 OR CONSULTANTS FEE, FOR ANY AND ALL INJURIES, DAMAGES, CLAIMS, LOSSES, OR EXPENSES (INCLUDING ATTORNEY
AND EXPERT FEES) ARISING OUT OF CONSULTANT'S SERVICES OR THIS AGREEMENT. PRIOR TO ACCEPTANCE OF THIS AGREEMENT
AND UPON WRITTEN REQUEST FROM CLIENT, CONSULTANT MAY NEGOTIATE A HIGHER LIMITATION FOR ADDITIONAL
CONSIDERATION IN THE FORM OF A SURCHARGE TO BE ADDED TO THE AMOUNT STATED IN THE COMPENSATION SECTION OF THE
PROPOSAL. THIS LIMITATION SHALL APPLY REGARDLESS OF AVAILABLE PROFESSIONAL LIABILITY INSURANCE COVERAGE,
CAUSE(S), OR THE THEORY OF LIABILITY, INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE, INDEMNITY, OR OTHER RECOVERY. THIS LIMITATION SHALL NOT
APPLY TO THE EXTENT THE DAMAGE IS PAID UNDER CONSULTANT'S COMMERCIAL GENERAL LIABILITY POLICY.
7 Indemnity/Statute of Limitations. Consultant and Client shall indemnify and hold harmless the other and their respective employees from and
against legal liability for claims, losses, damages, and expenses to the extent such claims, losses, damages, or expenses are legally determined to be
caused by their negligent acts, errors, or omissions. In the event such claims, losses, damages, or expenses are legally determined to be caused by the
joint or concurrent negligence of Consultant and Client, they shall be borne by each party in proportion to its own negligence under comparative fault
principles. Neither party shall have a duty to defend the other party, and no duty to defend is hereby created by this indemnity provision and such duty
is explicitly waived under this Agreement. Causes of action arising out of Consultant's Services or this Agreement regardless of cause(s) or the theory
of liability, including negligence, indemnity or other recovery shall be deemed to have accrued and the applicable statute of limitations shall commence
to run not later than the date of Consultant's substantial completion of Services on the project.
8. Warranty. Consultant will perform the Services in a manner consistent with that level of care and skill ordinarily exercised by members of the
profession currently practicing under similar conditions in the same locale. EXCEPT FOR THE STANDARD OF CARE PREVIOUSLY STATED,
CONSULTANT MAKES NO WARRANTIES OR GUARANTEES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, RELATING TO CONSULTANT'S SERVICES AND
CONSULTANT DISCLAIMS ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR WARRANTIES IMPOSED BY LAW, INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF
MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
9. Insurance. Consultant represents that it now carries, and will continue to carry: (i) workers' compensation insurance in accordance with the laws of
the states having jurisdiction over Consultant's employees who are engaged in the Services, and employer's liability insurance ($1,000,000); (ii)
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commercial general liability insurance ($1,000,000 occ / $2,000,000 agg); (iii) automobile liability insurance ($1,000,000 B.I. and P.D. combined single
limit); and (iv) professional liability insurance ($1,000,000 claim / agg). Certificates of insurance will be provided upon request. Client and Consultant
shall waive subrogation against the other party on all general liability and property coverage.
10. CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. NEITHER PARTY SHALL BE LIABLE TO THE OTHER FOR LOSS OF PROFITS OR REVENUE; LOSS OF
USE OR OPPORTUNITY; LOSS OF GOOD WILL; COST OF SUBSTITUTE FACILITIES, GOODS, OR SERVICES; COST OF CAPITAL; OR FOR
ANY SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, INDIRECT, PUNITIVE, OR EXEMPLARY DAMAGES.
11. Dispute Resolution. Client shall not be entitled to assert a Claim against Consultant based on any theory of professional negligence unless and
until Client has obtained the written opinion from a registered, independent, and reputable engineer, architect, or geologist that Consultant has violated
the standard of care applicable to Consultant's performance of the Services. Client shall provide this opinion to Consultant and the parties shall
endeavor to resolve the dispute within 30 days, after which Client may pursue its remedies at law. This Agreement shall be govemed by and construed
according to Iowa law.
12. Subsurface Explorations. Subsurface conditions throughout the site may vary from those depicted on logs of discrete borings, test pits, or other
exploratory services. Client understands Consultant's layout of boring and test locations is approximate and that Consultant may deviate a reasonable
distance from those locations. Consultant will take reasonable precautions to reduce damage to the site when performing Services; however, Client
accepts that invasive services such as drilling or sampling may damage or alter the site. Site restoration is not provided unless specifically included in
the Services.
13. Testing and Observations. Client understands that testing and observation are discrete sampling procedures, and that such procedures indicate
conditions only at the depths, locations, and times the procedures were performed. Consultant will provide test results and opinions based on tests and
field observations only for the work tested. Client understands that testing and observation are not continuous or exhaustive, and are conducted to
reduce - not eliminate - project risk. Client shall cause all tests and inspections of the site, materials, and Services performed by Consultant to be timely
and properly scheduled in order for the Services to be performed in accordance with the plans, specifications, contract documents, and Consultant's
recommendations. No claims for loss or damage or injury shall be brought against Consultant by Client or any third party unless all tests and
inspections have been so performed and Consultant's recommendations have been followed. Unless otherwise stated in the Proposal, Client assumes
sole responsibility for determining whether the quantity and the nature of Services ordered by Client is adequate and sufficient for Client's intended
purpose. Client is responsible (even If delegated to contractor) for requesting services, and notifying and scheduling Consultant so Consultant can
perform these Services. Consultant is not responsible for damages caused by Services not performed due to a failure to request or schedule
Consultant's Services. Consultant shall not be responsible for the quality and completeness of Client's contractor's work or their adherence to the
project documents, and Consultant's performance of testing and observation services shall not relieve Client's contractor in any way from its
responsibility for defects discovered in its work, or create a warranty or guarantee. Consultant will not supervise or direct the work performed by Client's
contractor or its subcontractors and is not responsible for their means and methods. The extension of unit prices with quantities to establish a total
estimated cost does not guarantee a maximum cost to complete the Services. The quantities, when given, are estimates based on contract documents
and schedules made available at the time of the Proposal. Since schedule, performance, production, and charges are directed and/or controlled by
others, any quantity extensions must be considered as estimated and not a guarantee of maximum cost.
14. Sample Disposition, Affected Materials, and Indemnity. Samples are consumed in testing or disposed of upon completion of the testing
procedures (unless stated otherwise in the Services). Client shall furnish or cause to be fumished to Consultant all documents and information known
or available to Client that relate to the identity, location, quantity, nature, or characteristic of any hazardous waste, toxic, radioactive, or contaminated
materials ("Affected Materials") at or near the site, and shall immediately transmit new, updated, or revised information as it becomes available. Client
agrees that Consultant is not responsible for the disposition of Affected Materials unless specifically provided in the Services, and that Client is
responsible for directing such disposition. In no event shall Consultant be required to sign a hazardous waste manifest or take title to any Affected
Materials. Client shall have the obligation to make all spill or release notifications to appropriate govemmental agencies. The Client agrees that
Consultant neither created nor contributed to the creation or existence of any Affected Materials conditions at the site and Consultant shall not be responsible
for any claims, losses, or damages allegedly arising out of Consultant's performance of Services hereunder, or for any claims against Consultant as a
generator, disposer, or arranger of Affected Materials under federal, state, or local law or ordinance.
15. Ownership of Documents. Work product, such as reports, logs, data, notes, or calculations, prepared by Consultant shall remain Consultant's
property. Proprietary concepts, systems, and ideas developed during performance of the Services shall remain the sole property of Consultant. Files
shall be maintained in general accordance with Consultant's document retention policies and practices.
16. Utilities. Client shall provide the location and/or arrange for the marking of private utilities and subterranean structures. Consultant shall take
reasonable precautions to avoid damage or injury to subterranean structures or utilities. Consultant shall not be responsible for damage to
subterranean structures or utilities that are not called to Consultant's attention, are not correctly marked, including by a utility locate service, or are
incorrectly shown on the plans fumished to Consultant.
17. Site Access and Safety. Client shall secure all necessary site related approvals, permits, licenses, and consents necessary to commence and
complete the Services and will execute any necessary site access agreement. Consultant will be responsible for supervision and site safety measures
for its own employees, but shall not be responsible for the supervision or health and safety precautions for any other parties, including Client, Client's
contractors, subcontractors, or other parties present at the site.
Consultant: Terracon Co
By: asson P.
Name/Title: aeon P. Heinz /Depart
Geotechnical Service
Address: 3105 Capital Way, Ste 5
s, Inc.
Client: City of Waterloo IA
a e: 3/4/2019 By:
nt Manager /
Name/Title: Quentin Hart / Mayor
Cedar Falls, IA 50613-7030
Phone: (319) 277-4016 Fax: (319) 277-4320
Email: Jason.Heinz@terracon.com
Date: l 7/,
Address: 715 Mulberry St
Waterloo, IA 50703-5714
Phone: Fax:
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Proposal for Geotechnical Engineering Services
Dysart Road Reconstruction •. Waterloo, Iowa
March 4, 2018 • Terracon Proposal No. P13185119
EXHIBIT A - PROJECT UNDERSTANDING
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Our Scope of Services is based on our understanding of the project as described by City of
Waterloo and the expected subsurface conditions as described below. We have visited the project
site to confirm the information provided. Aspects of the project, undefined or assumed, are
highlighted as shown below. We request the design team verify all information prior to our initiation
of field exploration activities.
Site Location and Anticipated Conditions
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Site Location
The project is located on Dysart Road extending from Mills Road to Orange
Road in Waterloo, Iowa.
Latitude: 42.4326°, Longitude: -92.2979° (See Exhibit D)
Existing
Improvements
Existing Portland cement concrete (PCC) roadway with underground utilities
Current Ground Cover
PCC pavement
Existing Topography
Based upon the plans provided by the City of Waterloo, ground elevations at
the site range from about 915 feet near Orange Road to about 895 feet near
Mills Road.
Expected Subsurface
Conditions
Based upon the Robinson Engineering information on the plans provided, we
anticipate the subsurface conditions consist of a few feet of existing fill
underlain by cohesive soils with strengths increasing with depth.
Planned Construction
Project Description
Road construction for Dysart Road extending about 2,300 feet from Mills Road
to Orange Road is planned.
Proposed
Construction
The existing PCC pavement is planned to be replaced with 10 inches of PCC
pavement with dowels over 6 to 8 inches of aggregate subbase. The new
pavement will be along the same or similar horizontal and vertical alignments.
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EXHIBIT B - SCOPE OF SERVICES
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Our proposed Scope of Services consists of field exploration, laboratory testing, and
engineering/project delivery. These services are described in the following sections.
Field Exploration
Number of Bo nc
4
Planned Boring; Depth: (feet)
10 or auger refusal
1. Below ground surface.
Planned Locatuon
Dysart Road
Boring Layout: Terracon determines the boring locations in the field using the site plan provided
by the client. Distances from existing site features are measured using a tape or measuring wheel,
while right angles are estimated. We also use handheld GPS equipment in the field to determine
the latitude and longitude of the borings. Our GPS equipment has a minimum horizontal accuracy
of about 20 feet. The locations of the borings should be considered accurate only to the degree
implied by these methods. If more accurate boring locations are desired, we suggest a land
surveying firm stake the boring locations and provide surface elevations at the boring locations to
us.
Subsurface Exploration Procedures: We advance the borings with a rotary drill rig using
continuous flight augers. After penetrating the existing pavement with the auger, the pavement
thickness will be measured with a tape. Soil sampling is performed using a split barrel sampler at
intervals of 2.5 feet in the upper 10 feet of each boring. Bulk samples may also be obtained from
the flight of the augers. In the split -barrel sampling procedure, a standard 2 -inch outer diameter
split -barrel sampling spoon is driven into the ground by a 140 -pound automatic hammer falling a
distance of 30 inches. The number of blows required to advance the sampling spoon the last 12
inches of a normal 18 -inch penetration is recorded as the Standard Penetration Test (SPT)
resistance value. The SPT values, also referred to as N -values, are indicated on the boring logs at
the test interval depths.
We observe and record groundwater levels during and after drilling and sampling. Boreholes will
backfilled upon completion and the pavement patched with commercially -available, pre -mixed
cold patch asphalt.
Terracon's exploration team prepares field boring logs as part of standard drilling operations. The
field logs include sampling interval depths, penetration resistances, and other relevant drilling and
sampling information. Our field logs also include visual descriptions of materials encountered
during drilling and the drill crew's interpretation of subsurface conditions between samples. The
samples are placed in appropriate containers and transported to our laboratory for further testing
and classification.
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Our engineering staff and the drill crew communicate during the exploration. If the soil conditions
encountered appear to be unfavorable or marginal, we modify our subsurface exploration while
we are on site. If additional fees apply, we contact the client for authorization, prior to performing
any additional services.
Site Access and Property Disturbance: We considered that the site and boring locations can
be accessed using our ATV -mounted equipment. Terracon personnel will take reasonable
measures to limit the amount of damage to the property. However, some damage to pavements,
rutting of the ground surface, and/or damage to landscape could occur. Please note that our
scope of services and fee do not include services associated with site clearing, wet ground
conditions, or reparations to, or for, damage to existing landscape. If such services are desired
by the owner/client, we should be notified so we can adjust our scope of services. It is important
that Terracon be granted access to the site (or legal right of entry) by the property owner. Please
notify Terracon if arrangements have not been made for subsurface exploration on the property.
At least 3 days advanced notice will be provided to the City of Waterloo of our intent to notify Iowa
One Call and perform the subsurface exploration.
We will backfill borings with auger cuttings upon completion. Pavements will be patched with
ready mixed concrete. Our services do not include repair of the site beyond backfilling our
boreholes, and cold patching existing pavements. Excess auger cuttings will be dispersed in the
general vicinity of the borehole. Because backfill material often settles below the surface after a
period, we recommend boreholes to be periodically checked and backfilled, if necessary. We can
provide this service, or grout the boreholes for additional fees, at your request.
Safety: Terracon is currently not aware of environmental concerns at this project site that would
create health or safety hazards associated with our field exploration program. Thus, the estimated
fee includes our exploration team using standard Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) for
geotechnical drilling including hard hats, safety glasses, hearing protection, high visibility vests,
and steel -toed boots. Our scope of services does not include environmental site assessment
services, but identification of unusual or unnatural materials encountered while drilling and/or
sampling will be noted on our logs and discussed in our report.
For the purpose of preparing our cost estimate, we considered that a right-of-way permit will be
required to perform this work in the City of Waterloo and traffic control, consisting of signs and
flagmen to allow one lane of the roadway to remain open, will be provided by Terracon.
Terracon notifies Iowa One Call to request location and marking of public utilities at least 48 hours
prior to performing borings/excavations. We consult with the owner/client regarding potential
private utilities, or other underground hazards. Based on the results of this consultation, we
consider the need for alternative subsurface exploration methods, as the safety of our exploration
team members is a priority.
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Private utilities should be marked by the owner/client prior to commencement of subsurface
exploration. Terracon will not be responsible for damage to utilities that are incorrectly marked or
not made aware to us. The detection of underground utilities is dependent upon the composition
and construction of the utility line; some utilities are comprised of non -electrically conductive
materials and may not be readily detected. The use of a private utility locate service would not
relieve the owner of their responsibilities in identifying private underground utilities.
If there are any site restrictions or special site and/or exploration requirements, these should be
made known to Terracon prior to commencement of field services.
Laboratory Testing
The project engineer will review field data and assign laboratory tests to aid in the evaluation of
the engineering properties of various soil strata. Exact types and number of tests cannot be
defined until completion of field work. The laboratory testing program may include the following:
• Water Content
• Atterberg limits
Ea Standard `proctor'
• Organic content
Our laboratory testing program also includes observation of recovered soil samples by an
engineer and/or a geologist. Based on the texture and plasticity of the soil, we describe and
classify samples in general accordance with the Unified Soil Classification System (USCS).
Samples recovered during the subsurface exploration will be retained in our office for a period of
60 days after submittal of our geotechnical engineering report so that additional testing can be
performed upon request.
Engineering and Project Delivery
Results of the field and laboratory programs are evaluated by a civil/geotechnical engineer
licensed by the State of Iowa. The engineer develops a geotechnical site characterization,
performs the engineering calculations necessary to evaluate foundation alternatives, and
develops appropriate geotechnical engineering design criteria for earth -related phases of the
project.
Your project is delivered using our GeoReport system. Upon initiation, we provide you and your
design team the necessary link and password to access the website (if not previously registered).
Each project includes a calendar to track the schedule, an interactive site map, a listing of team
members, access to the project documents as they are uploaded to the site, and a collaboration
portal. A typical delivery process includes three basic stages:
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• Project Planning
■ Site Characterization (Soil, Groundwater, and Lab Results)
a Geotechnical Engineering
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When utilized, a collaboration portal documents communication, eliminating the need for long
email threads. This collaborative effort allows prompt evaluation and discussion of options related
to the design and associated benefits and risks of each option. With the ability to inform all parties
as the work progresses, decisions and consensus can be reached faster. In some cases, only
minimal uploads and collaboration will be required, because options for design and construction
are limited or unnecessary. This is typically the case for uncomplicated projects with no anomalies
found at the site.
When services are complete, we upload a 'pdf' file of the geotechnical engineering report,
including the geotechnical engineer's seal and signature, which documents our services. Previous
submittals, collaboration, and the report are maintained in our system. This allows future
reference and integration into subsequent aspects of our services, as the project goes through
final design and construction.
The geotechnical engineering report provides the following:
a General site and project description
• Site and Boring Location diagrams
• Stratified boring logs with field and laboratory data
• Subsurface exploration procedures
■ Descriptions of soil and groundwater conditions observed
a Earthwork recommendations for pavements including:
• Subgrade evaluations
• Anticipated undercut/overexcavation depths, where applicable
• Suitable on-site and imported fill material types
• Fill placement and compaction requirements
• General grading and drainage recommendations
• General earthwork considerations
• Estimated pavement subgrade support parameters
• Subsurface drainage recommendations, where applicable
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EXHIBIT C - COMPENSATION AND PROJECT SCHEDULE
Compensation
Based upon our understanding of the site and the project as summarized in Exhibit A, and our
planned Scope of Services outlined in Exhibit B, we propose a lump sum fee of $4,950. Unless
instructed otherwise, we will submit our invoice(s) to the addressee of this proposal. If conditions
are encountered that require Scope of Services revisions and/or result in higher fees, we will
contact you for approval, prior to initiating services. A supplemental proposal stating the modified
Scope of Services as well as its effect on our fee will be prepared. We will not proceed without
your authorization.
Project Schedule
We developed a schedule to complete the Scope of Services based upon our existing availability
and understanding of your project schedule. However, this does not account for delays in field
exploration beyond our control, such as weather conditions, permit delays, or lack of permission
to access the boring locations. In the event the schedule provided is inconsistent with your needs,
please contact us so we may consider alternatives.
GeoReport®
2
Project Planning
5 days
Site Characterization
21 days
Geotechnical Engineering
35 days
1. Upon receipt of your notice to proceed we will activate the schedule component of our GeoReport® website
with specific, anticipated calendar days for the three delivery points noted above as well as other pertinent
events such as field exploration crews on-site, etc.
2. We will maintain a current calendar of activities within our GeoReport® website. In the event of a need to
modify the schedule, the schedule will be updated to maintain a current awareness of our plans for delivery.
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EXHIBIT D -- SITE LOCATION
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E Scthrcick Rd.
Fri Rd
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EXHIBIT E — ANTICIPATED EXPLORATION PLAN
Dysart Road Reconstruction Waterloo, Iowa
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DIAGRAM IS FOR GENERAL LOCATION ONLY, AND IS NOT INTENDED FOR CONSTRUCTION PURPOSES
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