ST8505-CS 890118..Tr~LEX 82o59o
January 18, 1989
Ginn, Inc.
17103 Preston Road
Suite 100, LB-118
Dallas, Texas 75248
ED BELL CONSTRUCTION COMPANY
POST OFFICE BOX 540787 10215 GARDNER ROAD
DALLAS. TEXAS 75354'0787
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TELEPHONE 12141
ATTN: Mr. Kevin Peiffer, P.E.
Beltline Road
City of Coppell
Gentlemen:
In response to our meeting January 3, 1989, we do not feel that
the cracks that have appeared at right of centerline stations
25+90, 30+35 and 35+00 are a result of inferior materials or
workmanship, but are a result of the high P.I. and expansive
clays that are found in that area.
We will, however, under the terms of Division I, Section 01010,
Paragraph 1.13C of the specifications, remove the concrete
pavement, cement treated subgrade, test and remove the clay
backfill, remove the reinforced concrete pipe, and test and
remove the cement treated base material that is under the pipe.
Should these tests prove to be generally within the parameters
of the specifications, we would expect the owner to pay for this
re-examination.
Prior to making any removals, we request that you furnish us
with a detailed sequence of steps for us to follow in order to
properly analyze this situation.
Should you have any questions regarding this matter, please
contact us.
Very truly yours,
ED BELL CONSTRUCTION COMPANY
President
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AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER