Tax 2012C-CN130906 Houston 8701 John Carpenter Freeway,Suite 250
Austin Dallas,Texas 75247-4640
Dallas 214.678.0227 Ph
San Antonio 214.678.0228 Fax
ASSOCIATES
August 26,2013
Mr. Mike Garza
City of Coppell
Engineering Department
265 Century Parkway
Coppell,Texas 75019
Re: Proposal for Construction Materials Engineering and Testing Services
Project: Southern Belle Dr. Reconstruction
Located in Coppell,Texas
Owner: City of Coppell
Proposal No.: DC1315060
Dear Mr. Garza:
HVJ is pleased to submit this budget estimate for material testing and laboratory services for the
above referenced project.
Scope of Services
HVJ Associates,Inc. (HVJ) scope of services for this project will consist of on-call field and
laboratory construction materials inspection and testing services for concrete testing and monitoring,
and project management/administration.The scope of material testing services anticipated for this
project is in accordance with the project plans, specifications and City of Coppell current standards,
details and specifications:
• Utility Backfill Density Testing
• Paving Subgrade Density Testing
• Utility Structures Concrete Testing
• Concrete Paving Testing
• Sidewalk Concrete Testing
Testing,including sampling,will be performed by an ACI or TxDOT certified technician or the
testing firm's laboratory personnel,in the general manner indicated in the Specifications. The testing
firm's laboratory shall perform all laboratory tests within a reasonable time consistent with the
specified standards and shall furnish a written report of each test.
Budget Estimate
The estimated cost to perform the material testing services required on this project by HVJ is
$8,170.00. This estimate is based on schedule assumptions made in the proposal notes attached.
Testing services will be provided on an on-call basis with at least 24 hours notice to ensure proper
scheduling of work.
Budget Estimate Acceptance
If this proposal meets with your approval,please sign and complete the indicated spaces below and
forward a copy of the proposal to us.
Mr. Mike Garza
DC1315060
August 26,2013
HVJ Associates, Inc.is pleased to be of service on this project. Should you have any questions
regarding the contents of this proposal,please contact us @ 214-678-0227.
Sincerely,
HVT ASSOCIATES, INC.
Martin J. Elliott,PE,LEED AP
Dallas CME Manager
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Attachment: DC1315060 Itemized Services (2 pages)
HVJ ASSOCIATES,INC.
CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS ENGINEERING SERVICES
SOUTHERN BELLE DR.RECONSTRUCTION
ASSOCrATrc PROPOSAL NO.DC1315060
DESCRIPTION QUANITY UNIT RATES RATES
PERSONNEL*
Principal Hr $ 150.00 $ -
Senior Engineer,PE(10+years exp.) Hr $ 125.00 $ -
Project Engineer,PE Hr $ 110.00 $ -
Staff Engineer or E.I.T. Hr $ 85.00 $ -
CMT Manager/Project Manager 3 Hr $ 80.00 $ 240.00
Certified Technician(TXAPA,ACI or NICET)-Overtime 10 Hr $ 57.00 $ 570.00
Certified Technician(TXAPA,ACI,or NICET) 99 Hr $ 38.00 $ 3,762.00
Admin/clerical Hr $ 35.00 $ -
Sub-Total $ 4,572.00
MATERIAL TESTING-LABORATORY SERVICES
CONCRETE LABORATORY TESTING
Mix Design Review(using previously determined aggregate properties and
other design factors)Excluding Testing Costs Each $ 125.00 $ -
Paving Cylinders(ASTM C39)Test or Hold(4 per day or 150 cyd) 32 Each $ 13.50 $ 432.00
Utility Cylinders(ASTM C39)(6x12 Specimens)Test or Hold 16 Each $ 13.50 $ 216.00
Concrete Coring(2"Diameter for depth verification(1 per 300 If)
personnel,vehicle,and patching Each $ 90.00 $ -
Additional Thickness(6"to 12") inch $ 8.00 $ -
Additional Thickness(over 12") inch $ 10.00 $ -
Concrete Coring,Minimum Charge Each $ 275.00 $ -
Preparation of Cores,Capping and Test(ASTM C42 or C39) Each $ 62.00 $ -
Measuring Thickness of Cores(ASTM C174) Each $ 11.00 $ -
Sub-Total $ 648.00
Soil and Aggregates:
Liquid and Plastic Limits:(Atterberg Limits)(ASTM D4318) 4 Each $ 45.00 $ 180.00
Moisture-Density Relationship-Standard Compaction(ASTM D698) 4 Each $ 150.00 $ 600.00
Five Point Lime Content Recommendation Series(PI Method)(as needed) Each $ 250.00 $ -
Lime Treated Subgrade Gradation(1 per 300 If)(as needed) Each $ 15.00 $ -
Field Density Test(1/150 If for Utility or 1/2500 sf for paving) 100 Each $ - $ -
Lime Depth Check(1/300 If)(3 test min per trip)(as needd) Each $ 15.00 $ -
Sub-Total $ 780.00
MISCELLANEOUS
Nuclear Gauge Rental 12 Day $ 55.00 $ 660.00
Vehicle Charge
19 Trip $ 40.00 $ 760.00
Cylinder Pick-ups 6 Each $ 125.00 $ 750.00
Sub-Total $ 2,170.00
ESTIMATED TOTAL $ 8,170.00
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HVJ ASSOCIATES,INC.
CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS ENGINEERING SERVICES
SOUTHERN BELLE DR.RECONSTRUCTION
ASSOctnrt5 PROPOSAL NO.DC1315060
DESCRIPTION QUANITY UNIT RATES RATES
GENERAL NOTES
1. The items listed above are those most frequently requested.Additional test and special service quotes are available upon request.
2. A minimum charge of 3 hours applies to field testing and inspection services with the exception of sample pick ups for which only
a lump sum is charged. Onsite cancellation will be charged a minimum of 4 hours.
3. Technician time is charged on a portal to portal basis from the HVJ Associates office. The minimum billing increment for field time
is 1/2 of an hour.
4. Overtime rates of 1.5 times the regularly hourly rates will be billed for services performed before 6:00 AM and after 6:00 PM Monday
through Friday,or any hours worked on Saturday,Sunday,a Holiday,or if over 8 hours in one day.
5. 1/4 hour of project management time will be charged for every 10 hours of technician time with a minimum of one hour per invoice period.
6. 1/4 hour of Administrative time will be charged for every 10 hours of technician time with a minimum of one hour per invoice period.
7. Personnel time for site visits,consulting,compliance letter,etc.will be charged per applicable unit rates.
8. Unit prices/rates are in effect for 12 months from the date of this proposal and are subject to change without notice hereafter.
9. The above unit rates are based on the quantities provided Addendum#1 for this project.
QUANTITIES AND SCHEDULE ASSUMPTIONS:
Quantities
3,144 sy Compacted Subgrade
2,966 sy 8"Concrete Paving
300 sy 6"Concrete Paving
740 sy 4"Concrete Sidewalk
4 Inlets
1 Manhole
475 If Storm Drain
874 If Water Line
908 If Sewer Line
Schedule Assumptions
4 trips @ 4 hrs Sanitary Sewer Density Testing
3 trips @ 4 hrs Water Line Density Testing
2 trips @ 4 Hrs Storm Drain Density Testing
3 trips @ 3 hrs Paving Subgrade Density Testing
5 trips @ 10 hrs Concrete paving placement
4 trips@ 2 hrs Concrete Inlet/manhole Placements
2 trips @ 3 hrs Concrete Sidewalk Placement
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