Tax2013B-CS150213 •
Houston 8701 John Carpenter Freeway,Suite 250
Austin Dallas,Texas 75247-4640
Dallas 214 678.0227 Ph
San Antonio 214.678.0228 Fax
lEgiASSOCIATES
February 13,2015
Mrs.Jamie Brierton
City of Coppell
Engineering Department
265 Century Parkway
E ppell,Texas 7591
Re: Proposal for Construction Materials Engineering and Testing Services
Project:Edgewood Drive and Highland Meadow Circle C.I.P. 2013B&2013C
Located in Coppell,Texas
Owner: City of Coppell
Proposal No.:DC1511400
Dear Mrs.Brierton:
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:
• Paving Subgrade Density Testing&Observations
• 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. Concrete sampling will be
performed at a rate of 1 set(4 cylinders) per every 100 cubic yards,or at least one set per day. Tests
for slump and air content will be included in the cost for cylinders.
Overtime rates of 1.5 times the regular hourly rates will be billed for services performed before 6:00
AM and after 6:00 PM on Monday through Friday,or any hours worked on Saturday,Sunday,a
holiday,or if over 8 hours in one day. Onsite cancellations will be charged a minimum of 4 hours.
All re-testing,overtime,and onsite cancellations will be billed to the contractor per the request of
the City of Coppell.
Budget Estimate
The estimated cost to perform the material testing services required on this project by HVJ is
$41,450.00
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.
Mrs.Jamie Brierton
DC1511400
February 13,2015
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.
HVJ Associates,Inc.is pleased to be of service on this project. Should you have any questions
regarding-the-contents-af this-proposal;please conta214-618-0227.
Sincerely,
HVJ ASSOCIATES,INC.
Aaron J.Pulpaneck
Dallas CME Project Manager
Agreed to this 0 3 da of MAgC14. 20 /5
By: / p
Tide: C .�7
Firm: Ci ry DP W P paL
Phone No.:972- 3011 %I Q2
Date to Start Work:
Attachment: DC1511400 Itemized Services (1 page)
FEE SCHEDULE
TABLE-CONSTRUCTION TESTING COST ESTIMATE
Edgewood Drive&Highland Meadow Circle/C.I.P.Project Tax 2013B&2013C
Client:City of Coppell
HVJ Proposal No.DC 151 1400
Earthwork
TxDOT Certified Soils Technician 240 hours $40.00 $9,600.00
Standard Moisture Density Relationship(ASTM D-698) 10 _ each $155.00 _ $1,550.00_
Plastic Limits 10 each $45.00 $450.00
Nuclear Gauge Rental 60 day $50.00 $3,000.00
Soil Sample Pick up 10 trip $125.00 $1,250.00
Trip Charge 60 trip $45.00 $2,700.00
Subtotal $18,550.00
Concrete
Technician ACI Grade 1 204 hours $40.00 $8,160.00
Technician ACI Grade 1-Overtime 36 hours $60.00 $2,160.00
Paving Concrete Cylinders(4 cyls/ 100 cyd) 216 each $15.00 $3,240.00
Trip Charge 60 trip $45.00 $2,700.00
Concrete Sample Pick up 30 trip $125.00 $3,750.00
Subtotal $20,010.00
Engineering
Project Manager 24 hours $80.00 $1,920.00
Professional Engineer to Seal Test Reports(as needed) 5 hours $110.00 $550.00
Administrative Assistant 12 hours $35.00 $420.00
Subtotal $2,890.00
Estimated Budget Cost Total $41,450.00
Notes:
1.0 The items listed above are those most frequently requested. Additional test and special service quotes are available upon request.
2.0 A minimum charge of 4.0 hours applies to field testing and inspection services with the exception of sample pick ups for which only
a lump sum charge will be invoiced. Onsite cancellation will be charged a minimum of 4 hours.
3.0 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.
4.0 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.
5.0 1/2 hour of project management time will be charged for every 10 hours of technician time with a minimum of one hour per invoice period.
6.0 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.
7.0 Personnel time for site visits,consulting,compliance letter,etc.will be charged per applicable unit rates.
8.0 Unit prices/rates are in effect for 12 months from the date of this proposal and are subject to change without notice hereafter.
9.0 The above unit rates are based on an assumed schedule based on using projects with similar size and scopes.
10.0 All Retesting,overtime rates,and onsite cancellations will be billed directly to the contractor at the request of the City of Coppell.
Item Quantity Unit Est.Trips
Subgrade Preparation 14500 SY 25
18",21",24",30",33",42"RCP 1335 LF 3
Waterline 3995 LF 3
Sanitary Sewer 3475 LF 4
9"Reinforced Concrete Paving with 6"Integral Curb 13850 SY 30
6"Reinforced Paving 650 SY 1
4"Reinforced Sidewalk Paving 3250 SY 2
Curb Inlet 14 EA 3
Sample Pick-ups EA 3