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WA9302-CS 950707 (2)I'VE( )[ECH N ICAI ., ,,- - GEE Consultants, !nc ENC'INEERINC · ENV'IR()NMENTAL 2540 (L;lenda Lane · Suite 108 · [)alias, Texas 75229 · (214) 620-9791 · Fax (214) 620-9794 ~ X ~ I B I T "~" July 7, 1995 Mr. Ken Griffin, P.E. City Engineer City of Coppell P.O. Box 478 Coppell, Texas 75019 RE: Proposal No. 05701 Coppell Ground Storage Tank No. 2 Coppell, Texas Dear Mr. Griffin: In accordance with the request of Mr Gary Hendrix of Shimek, Jacobs & Finklea of July 5, 1995, we are pleased to submit the following proposal for materials testing and inspection services for the above referenced project. Types of services are per plans and specifications and our telephone conversations. We estimate the fees will be as follows: I. UTILITIES Laboratory Testing ASTM D 698 Moisture Density Relationships 2 tests @ $125.00 per test ......................... $250.00 Atterberg Limits Test 2 tests @ $32.00 per test ......................... $64.00 · Percent Material Finer than No. 200 Sieve 2 tests @ $18.00 per test ......................... $36.00 Total Laboratory Testing ......................... $350.00 City of Coppell July 7, 1995 Field Testing In-Place Moisture Density Tests 16 tests @ $25.00 per test (minimum of 4 tests per trip) ...... $400.00 Trip Charges 4 trips @ $12.50 per trip ......................... $50.00 Total Field Testing ............................. $450.00 Total of Earthwork Testing for Utilities ................. $800.00 H. DRILLED STRAIGHT-SHAFT PIERS Field Inspection Continuous Inspection of Pier Drilling and Concreting (Including Reinforcing Steel) (Based on 13 piers per day) 200 Hrs. @ $29.75 per hour ..................... $5,950.00 Compressive Strength Concrete Cylinders (With Inspection) (Based on 1 set of 4 cylinders per day) 100 tests @ $13.00 per test ...................... $1,300.00 Trip Charges 25 trips @ $25.00 per trip (over 4 hours) ............... $625.00 Total of Pier Inspection ........................ $7,875.00 HI. SUSPENDED SLAB CONCRETE Field InspectiOn and Testinp Reinforcing Steel Inspection 6 Hrs. @ $29.75 per hour ......................... $178.50 Continuous Inspection of Concrete Placement 38 Hrs. @ $29.50 per hour ...................... $1,130.50 Compressive Strength Concrete Cylinders (With Inspection) (Based on 1 set of 4 cylinders per 100 C.Y.) 60 tests @ $13.00 per test ......................... $780.00 Trip Charges 4 trips @ $25.00 per trip ......................... $100.00 Total of Field Suspended Slab Concrete Inspection and Testing $2,189.00 GEE Consultants, Inc. Proposal No. 05701 Page 2 City of Coppell July 7, 1995 IV. PRECAST WALL CONCRETE Field Inspection and Testing Continuous Inspection of Concrete Placement (Assumes fabrication on site of 4 panels per day) (Including reinforcing steel inspection) 27 Hrs. @ $29.75 per hour ........................ $803.25 Compressive Strength Concrete Cylinders (With Inspection) 36 tests @ $13.00 per test ......................... $468.00 Trip Charges 9 trips @ $12.50 per trip ......................... $112.50 Total of Precast Wall Panel Concrete Inspection and Testing . . $1,383.75 V. DOMED ROOF CONCRETE Fi~l~ InSpection and Testing Continuous Inspection of Concrete Placement (Assumes on-site casting of 12 roof panels per day) (Including reinforcing steel) 42 Hrs. @ $29.75 per hour ...................... $1,249.50 Compressive Strength Concrete Cylinders (With Inspection) 56 tests @ $13.00 per test ......................... $728.00 Trip Charges 14 trips @ $12.50 per trip ......................... $175.00 Total of Field Domed Roof Concrete Inspection and Testing . . $2,152.50 VI. MORTAR Field Testing Fabrication of Mortar Test Specimens 9 Hrs. @ $29.75 per hour ......................... $267.75 Mortar Compressive Strength Tests 9 tests @ $13.00 per test ......................... $117.00 Trip Charges 3 trips @ $12.50 per trip ......................... $37.50 GEE Consultants, Inc. Proposal No. 05701 Page 3 City of Coppert July 7, 1995 Total of Mortar Testing .......................... $422.25 TOTAL OF ALL INSPECTION AND TESTING SERVICES $14,822.50 Our total estimated fee to perform the aforementioned tests and services is $14,822.50. It should be noted that this proposal is based on the estimated number of tests and quantities mentioned in this proposal and not a lump sum price. The construction sequence or job conditions may require more or fewer testing or inspection. Only work which is actually performed will be charged for and all charges will be in accordance with the corresponding unit fees quoted in this proposal or our Schedule of Fees. We understand we have been selected for this project and, therefore, when providing this estimate, are not in violation of laws governing procurement of professional engineering contracts with public entities. If this proposal is acceptable to you, please sign the enclosed copy, along with the Agreement for Materials Engineering and Related Construction Inspection and Materials Testing Services, and mail it to us at your earliest convenience. We trust the information provided herein is sufficient for your use. Should you have any comments and/or questions, please do not hesitate to contact us. We are looking forward to working with you. Sincerely, GEE Consultants, Inc. · , .... Richard W. Gee, P.E. Project Engineer President DHG:RWG/lej Attachment GEE Consultants, Inc. Proposal No. 05701 Page 4 AGREEMENT FOR MATERIALS ENGINEERING AND RELATED CONSTRUCTION INSPECTION AND MATERIALS TESTING SERVICES THIS AGREEMENT is by and between: Mr. Ken Griffin, P.E. City Enqineer City of Coppell P.O. Box 478 Coppell, Texas 75019 hereinafter called CLIENT and GEE CONSULTANTS, INC., a Texas corporation, hereinafter called GEE, who agree as follows: 1. DECLARATIONS. CLIENT desires to engage GEE to provide Materials Engineering and related construction inspection and materials testing services in connection with CLIENT's project ("THE PROJECT") described as follows: Coppell Ground Storaqe Tank No. 2 Coppell, Texas Gee has submitted a fee schedule to CLIENT, a copy of which is attached hereto and made a part hereof as Exhibited A, for Materials Engineering and related construction inspection and materials testing services, which fee schedule is acceptable to CLIENT. 2. SCOPE OF WORK. GEE shall provide Materials Engineering and related construction inspection and materials testing services for THE PROJECT in accordance with the accompanying proposal "scope of services" made a part hereof as Exhibit B and the "terms and conditions" set forth on the back of and made a part of this Agreement. EXECUTED THIS day of , 19 CLIENT '.City nF COpppl] /'~. -(firm) TitleV/ City Manager GEE bONSU~.,,~ S, I . Title: President Date: TO BE COMPLETED BY CLIENT: FOR PAYMENT OF SERVICES: ~ ~'dj~ .l'~ ' Zip Code: 73'0/9 Phone No. (a,~ 3~3e7~ Attention: Title:" Invoice to the Account of: eX9 ~,~A J FOR APPROVAL OF INVOICE(S): If the invoice is to be mailed for approval to someone other than the account charged, please indicate where to mail the invoice in the space below. D~~ 7~ ~ 'zip code: 75'&~r' Phone No Attention: C~ ~ ~ e~a, .dq Title: TERMS AND CONDITIONS TO AGREEMENT FOR MATERIALS ENGINEERING AND RELATED CONS."~"_TION INSPECTION AND MATERIALS '~TING ~ERVICES ARTICLE 1. SERVICES: GEE will: with recommendations contained in any correspondence or veeoal 1.1 Act for CLIENT in a professional manner, using that degree of care and recommendation issued by GEE. skill ordinarily exercised by and consistent with the sUndards of the pro- fession practicing in the same or similar locality of THE PROJECT site. 3.3 GEE is not authorized to revoke, alter, relax, enlarge or release any re- quirement of THE PROJF_L'T specifications or other contract documents 1.2 Provide only those services that, in the opinion of GEE, lie within the nor to approve or accept any po~ion of the work, unless specifically technical and professional areas of expertise of GEE and which GEE is authorized in writing by CLIENT or his authorized representative. GEE adequately staffed and equipped to perform. shall not have the right of rejection or the right to stop the work, except for such periods as may be required to conduct the sampling, testing or 1.3 Perform all technical services under the generel direction of a Registered inspection of operations covered by the Agreement. Professional Engineer and in substantial accordance with the basic re- quirements of the appropriate Standards of The American Society for 3.4 This Agreement may be terminated by either party on ten (10) days written Testing and Materials, where applicable, or other standards designated by notice or by mutual agreement. If this Agreement is terminated by either CLIF. NT. party, GEE shah be paid in full for all services performed through the ter- mination date, and the CLIENT shall be provided with a complete report 1.4 Promp~y submit formal repofis of all tests, inspections and services per- of the results of test and analysis conducted prior to termination. formed indicating where applicable, compliance with THE PROIECT specifications or other contract documents. Such reports shall be com- 3.5 Neither CLIENT nor GEE may delegate, assign, sublet or transfer his plete and factual, citing the tests performed, methods employed, values duties or interest in this Agreement without the written consent of the other obtained, pans of the stmctore or PRO/ECT area involved. party. 1.5 Employ testing machines which have been calibrated within a period not 3.6 The only WARRANTY made by GEE in connection with its services per- exceeding twelve months from the time of use by devices of accuracy forraed hereunder is that it will use that degree of care and skill as set traceable to the National Bureau of Standards of the United States forth inArticle 1.1 above. No other WARRANTY, expressed or implied, Department of Commerce and, upon request, submit to CLIENT, or his is made or intended for services provided hereunder or furnishing oral or authorized representative, documentation of such calibmtion. written reports of findings made. 1.6 Consider aH reports to be the confidential prope~y of CLIENT, and ARTICLE 4. INSURANCE: distribute reports only to the persons, organizations or agencies specifically designated in writing by CLIENT or his authorized 4.1 GEE shall secure and maintain throughout the full period of this Agree- representative. mast sufficient insurenee to protect it adequately from claims under sp- plicable Worlunen's Compensation Acts and from elalrns for bodily injury, 1.7 Retain all pertinent records relating to the services performed for a period death or property damage as may arise from the performance of services of five yeare following submission of the report, during which period the under this Agreement. GEE will, upon request, file cefiification of such records will be made available to CLIENT at all nanenable times. insurance coverage with CLIENT or his authorized representative. Within the limits and conditions of such insurenee, GEE agrees to indcranify and ARTICLE 2. CLIENT'S RESPONSIBILITIES: CLIENT or his authorized save CLIENT harmless from and against any loss, damage, or liability representative will: arising from any negligent acts by GEE, its agents, staff and consultants employed by it. GEE shall not be responsible and CLIENT shall 2.1 Provide GEE with all plans, specifications, addenda, change orders, ap- indemnify GEE for any loss, damage or liability arising from any negligent proved shop drawings and other information for the proper performance acts by CLIENT, its agents, staff, and other consultants employed by it, of GEE. and any claim auerted against GEE unless it shall be determined that such claim is based on and resulted from failure by GEE to perform its services 2.2 Issue authorization in writing, giving GEE free access to THE PROJECT hereunder in accordance with this Agreement. site, and to all shops or yards where materials are prepared or atoM. 4.2 No insurance, of whatever kind or type, which may be carried by GEE, 2.3 Designate in writing a person or firm to act as CLIENT's mpresentetive is to be considered as in any way limiting the contrector's or with respect to GEE's services to be perforngd under this Agreement; subcontractor's responsibility for damages resulting from his operations or such person or firm to have complete authority to transmit instructions, for furnishing work and materials to THE PROJECT. CLIENT agrees, receive information and date, interpret and define CLIENT's policies and thenfore, to include, or cam to be included in THE PROJECT's decisions with respect to THE PROJECT and to order, at CLIENT's ex- construction contract, such requirements for insurance coverege and perme, such technical services as may be requested by GEE. perfommncc bonds to be secured and maintained by THE PROJECT contractor as CLIENT deems adequate to indemnify CLIENT, GEE, and 2.4 Designate in writing those penons or firms who are authorized to receive other concerned parties, against claims for damages and to insure copies of GEE's inspection and test sports. compliance of work performance and materials with THE PRO/ECT requirements. 2.5 Advise GEE sufficiently in advance of any operations so as to allow for assignment of personnel by GEE for completion of the required services. ARTICLE 5. PAYMENT: Such advance notice shall be in accordance with that established by mutual agreement of the parties. 5.1 CLIENT will pay GEE for services and expenses in accordance with the attached fee schedule (Exhibit A). GEE will submit progress invoices to 2.6 Direct THE PROJECT contractor, either by the Construction Contract or CLIENT monthly and a final invoice upon completion of its work. Each direct written order to: invoice, on presentation, is due and payable by CLIENT or his authorized (a) Secure and deliver to GEE, without cost to GEE, preliminary representative. npreaenta~ve samples of those materials he proposes to use which require testing, together with any relevant data of the materials. :5.2 GEE shah be paid in full for all services under the Agreement, including (b) Furnish such casual labor and all facilities needed by GEE to obtain any additional services in excess of those stated in the original Agreement, and handle samples atTHE PROIECT and to facilitate the specified as specifically authorized by CLIENT. inspection and testa. (c) Provide and meintain for the use of GEE, adequate space at THE S .3 The CLIENT' s obligation to pay for the work contracted is in no way PRO/ECT for safe storege and proper curing of test speclmans dependent upon the CLIENT's ability to obtain financing, approval of which must remain on THE PROJECT site prior to testing. gnvemmcntal or regulatory agefits, or upon the CLIENT's successful corn= pletion of the project. ARTICLE 3. GENERAL CONDITIONS: ARTICLE 6. EXTENT OF AGREEMENT: 3,1 GEE, by the performance of services covered hereunder, does not in any way assume, abridge or abrogate any of those duties, responsibilities or The Agreement, including these terms and conditions, represents the entire authorities with regard to THE PROJECT customarily vested in THE agreement between CLIENT and GEE and supersedes all prior negotia- PROIECT architects, design engineers, or any other design agencies or tions, representations or agreements, written or orel. The Agreement may authorities. be amended only by written instruments signed by CLIENT and GEE. 3.2 GEE shall not be responsible for acts of omissions of any party or parties ARTICLE 7. APPLICABLE LAW: involved in the design of THE PROJEL~ or the failure of any contractor or subcontnctor to construct any aspect of THE PROJECT in accordance The Agreement shah be governed by the laws of the State of Texas.