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SS9901-CN041112COFFELL November 12, 2004 Mr. Richard W. Gee, P.E. Texas CMT, Inc. 10044 Monroe Drive Dallas, Texas 75229 Deforest Road Lift Station Improvements Deforest & Sandy Lake Road Wastewater Lift Stations SS 99-01 Construction Materials Testing Dear Mr. Gee: Enclosed please find an executed agreement for the materials testing on the Deforest and Sandy Lake Road Wastewater Lift Stations project. Should you have any questions or need any additional information, please advise. Sincerely, · Taylor ordinator Engineering Department Direct: 972-304-7019 Fax: 972-304-3570 E-mail: sta¥1or(b)ci.coppell.tx.us Enclosures Construction Materials Testing and Environmental Consulting Texas CMT, Inc 10044 Monroe Drive Dallas, Texas 75229 (214) 352-6957 Fax (214) 352.6972 www .texascmt.com November 3, 2004 EXHIBIT "B" Ms. Suzan C. Taylor C.I.P. Coordinator The City of Coppell P. O. Box 9478 Coppell, Texas 75019 Via Fax: (972) 304-3673 RE: Proposal No. 241101 Construction Materials Testing DeForest and Sandy Lake Wastewater Lift Stations Dear Ms. Taylor: In accordance with your request, we are pleased to submit the following proposal for materials testing and observation services for the above referenced project. Types of services are based on our October 28, 2004 meeting with Mr. Rick O'Dell of The City of Coppell. We estimate the fees will be as follows: LABORATORY TESTING Moisture Density Relationships 6 tests @ $170.00 per test .............................. $1,020.00 Atterberg Limits Test 6 tests @ $48.00 per test ................................. $288.00 Percent Material Finer than No. 200 Sieve 6 tests @ $25.00 per test .................................. $150.00 Total Laboratory Testing ................................ $1,458.00 The City of Coppell November 3, 2004 II. A. FIELD TESTING AND OBSERVATION Sampling Subgrade Soils 4 Hrs. @ $40.00 per hour ................................. $160.00 In-Place Moisture Density Tests (assumes 144 tests, 48 trips) 144 tests @ $38.00 per test ............................. $5,472.00 Trip Charges 50 trips @ $25.00 per trip (4 hours or less) .................. $1,250.00 Total of Earthwork Testing .............................. $6,882.00 B. Pier Observation Continuous Observation of Pier Drilling, Rebar and Concreting (Assuming 1 Day to Drill and Cast 9 Piers to approximately 10 to 11 feet deep) 8 Hrs @ $40.00 per hour ................................. $320.00 Compressive Strength Concrete Cylinders (with Observation) (Based on 1 set of 4 cylinders per day) 4 tests @ $20.00 per test .................................. $80.00 Trip Charges 1 trip @ $46.00 per trip (over 4 hours) ........................ $46.00 Total of Pier Observation ................................. $446.00 C. Portland Cement Concrete Testing (other than Piers) Observation of Concrete Placement (based on 21 concrete placements) 60 I-Irs @ $40.00 per hour .............................. $2,400.00 Rebar Observation (14 separate trips) 28 I-Irs @ $40.00 per hour .............................. $1,120.00 Compressive Strength Concrete Cylinders (with Observation) (Based on I set of 4 cylinders per day) 84 tests @ $20.00 per test .............................. $1,680.00 Proposal No. 241101 Texas CMT, Inc. Page 2 The City of Coppell November 3, 2004 Trip Charges 30 trips @ $25.00 per trip (4 hours or less) .................... $750.00 5 trips @ $46.00 per trip (over 4 hours) ...................... $230.00 Total of Concrete Testing ............................... $6,180.00 Total of Field Earthwork, Piers and Concrete Testing ......... $13,508.00 TOTAL OF ALL OBSERVATION AND TESTING SERVICES .... $14,966.00 Based on the assumptions our total estimated fee to perform the aforementioned tests and services is $14,966.00. 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 observation. 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, we are not in violation of the engineering laws governing procurement of professional engineering contract 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 Observation 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. Alex · ~E. Projec ? Manager Construction Materials Engineering Division Richard W. Gee, P.E. President AS:RWG/dwe Enclosure cc: Mr. Rick O'Dell - The City of Coppell Texas CMT, Inc. Proposal No. 241101 Page 3 DEFOREST AND SANDY LAKE LiFT STATIONS Compaction Testin~ Density Tests Veh. Trips Sampling (D.F.) Lift Stat. Wall Backfill 60 Dens. 20 Trips (40', Every Other) Pipe Backfill (15 LF) 3 Dens. 1 Trip Storm Sewer 2 Lifts 3 Dens. I Trip Backfill Old Lift Stat. 45 Dens. 15 Trips (30', Every Other) Yard Piping 9 Dens. 3 Trips Sidewalk 2 Dens.(Min. 3) 1 Trip Lift Stat. Wet Well & Valve 6 Dens. 2 Trips Vault Subgr. Pavement Subgr. 3 Dens. 1 Trip Control Bldg. Slab Subgr. 3 Dens. 1 Trip (S.L.) Yard Piping 9 Dens. 3 Trips (S.L. & Proctor Sampling 2 Trips 4 Hours D.F.) Total 144 Dens 48 Trips 4 Hours DEFOREST AND SANDY LAKE LIFT STATIONS Rebar Inspection (Separate Trip) Veh. Trips Insp. Hrs (D.F.) Parshall Flume 1 Trip 2 Hours Lift Station Slab 1 Trip 2 Hours Wet Well Walls (Assumes 4 Placements, 40') 4 Trips 2 Hours Valve Vault Slab 1 Trip 2 Hours Valve Vault Walls I Trip 2 Hours Baffle Wall 1 Trip 2 Hours Elevated Slab (EL. 456.65) 1 Trip 2 Hours Control Bldg. Slab 1 Trip 2 Hours Grout Wall 2 Trips 2 Hours (S.L.) Conc. Roof Panel 1 Trip 2 Hours Total 14 Trips 28 Hours DEFOREST AND SANDY LAKE LIFT STATIONS Concrete Testing (No Piers) Concrete Veh.Trips Insp. Hrs Cylinders (D.F.) Sidewalk 4 Cyls. 1 Trip 2 Hours Pavement 4 Cyls. 1 Trip 3 Hours Pipe Bollard Slab 4 Cyls. 1 Trip 2 Hours 4 Manholes (Bollard) 8 Cyls. 2 Trips 2 Hours Parshall Flume 4 Cyls. 1 Trip 2 Hours Wet Well Slab (EL. 416.15) 4 Cyls. 1 Trip 5 Hours (Full) Wet Well Walls 16 Cyls. 4 Trips 5 Hours (Full) x 4 Valve Vault Slab 4 Cyls. 1 Trip 2 Hours Valve Vault Walls 4 Cyls. I Trip 3 Hours Baffle Wall (2 Pours) 8 Cyls. 2 Trips 2x2 Hours Elevated Slab (EL. 455.6) 4 Cyls. 1 Trip 4 Hours Control Building Slab 4 Cyls, I Trip 3 Hours (S.L.) 4 Manholes (Yard Piping) 8 Cyls. 2 Trips 4 Hours Pipe Bollard Slab 4 Cyls. 1 Trip 2 Hours Conc. Roof Panel 4 Cyls. 1 Trip 2 Hours Total 84 Cyls. 16+5 Full 60 Hours DEFOREST AND SANDY LAKE LIFT STATIONS Piers Concrete Veh.Trips Insp. Hrs Cylinders (D.F.) Screen Wall/Contr. Bldg. Piers 4 Cyls. 1 Trip 8 Hours (Full) AGREEMENT FOR MATERIALS ENGINEERING AND RELATED CONSTRUCTION OBSERVATION AND MATERIALS TESTING SERVICES THIS AGREEMENT is by and between: MS. Suzan C. Taylor C. I.P. Coordinator The City of CoDDell P. 0. Box 9478 CODDellt Texas 75019 hereinafter called CLIENT and Texas CMT, Inc., a Texas corporation, hereinafter called Texas CMT, who agree as follows: I. DECLARATIONS. CLIENT desires to engage Texas CMT to provide Materials Engineering and related construction observation and materials testing services in connection with CLIENT's project ("THE PROJECT") described as follows: Construction Materials Testinq DeForest Road and Sandy Lake Wastewater Lift Stations Texas CMT has submitted a fee schedule to CLIENT, a copy of which is attached hereto and made a part hereof as Exhibit "A', for Materials Engineering and related construction observation and materials testing services, which fee schedule is acceptable to CLIENT. SCOPE OF WORK. Texas CMT shall provide Materials Engineering and related construction observation 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. EXECUTEE~ ~, CLIENT ~.~' By: TO BE COMPLE BY CLIENT FOR PAYMEN RVICES: ,2004. Texas By: Title: Presiden~ Firm: Address: City . State Attention: Invoice to the Account of: Tide: Zip Code: -- Phone No. 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. Firm: Address: _Zip Code: Phone No Attention: Title: PERSON OR FIRM TO ACT AS CLIENT'S REPRESENTATIVE WITH RESPECT TO Texas CMT'S SERVICES Client's Representative: Person or firm authorized to schedule observation and testing: PERSONS OR FIRMS AUTHORIZED TO RECEWE COPIES OF Texas CMT'S OBSERVATION AND TEST REPORTS: TERMS AND CONDITIONS TO AGREEMENT FOR MATERIALS ENGINEERING AND RELATED CONSTRUCTION OBSERVATION AND MATERIALS TESTING SERVICES ARTICLE I. SERVICES: Texas CMT will: approve or accept any portion of the work, unless specifically authorized in I 1 Act for CLIENT in a professional manner, using that degree of care and skill ordinarily exercised by and consistent with the standards of the profession practicing in the same or similar locality of THE PROJECT site. 1.2 Provide only those services that, in the opinion of Texas CMT, lie within the technical and professional areas of expertise of Texas CMT and which Texas CMT is adequately staffed and equipped to perform. 1 3 Perform all technical services under the general direction of a Registered Professional Engineer and in substantial accordance with the basic re- qnirements of the appropriate Standards of The American Society for Testing and Materials, where applicable, or other standards designated by CLIENT. 1.4 Promptly submit formal reports of ali tests, inspections and services per- formed indicating where appticable, compliance with THE PROJECT specifications or other contract documents, Such reports shall be complete and factual, citing the tests performed, methods employed, values obtained, parts of the structure or PROJECT area involved. 15 Employ testing machines which have been calibrated within a period not exceeding twelve months from the time of use by devices of accuracy traceable to the National Bureau of Standards of the United States Department of Commerce and , upon request, submit to CLIENT, or his authorized representative, documentation of such calibration. 1.6 Consider all repons to be the confidential property of CLIEN T, and distribute repons only to the persons, organizations or agencies specifically designated in writing by CLIENT or his authorized representative. 17 Retain all pertinent records relating to the services performed for a period of five years following submission of the report, during which petiod the records will be made available to CLIENT at all reasonable times. ARTICLE 2. CLIENT'S RESPONSIBILITIES: CLIENT or his authorized representative will: 2.1 Provide Texas CMT with all plans, specifications, addenda, change orders, ap- proved shop drawings and other information for the proper performance of Texas CMT. 22 Issue authorization in writing, giving Texas CMT free access to THE PROJECT site. and to all shops or yards where materials ate prepared or stored. 23 Designate in writing a person or fwm to act as CLIENT's representative with respect to Texas CMT's services to be performed under this Agreement; such person or firm to have complete authority to transmit instructions, receive information and data. interpret and define CLIENT's policies and decisions with respect to THE PROJECT and to order, at CLIENT's expense, such technical services as may be requested by Texas CMT. 2.4 Designate in writing those persons or firms who are authorized to receive copies of Texas CMT's inspection and test repons. 2.5 Advise Texas CMT sufficiently in advance of any operations so as to allow for assignment of personnel by Texas CMT for completion of the required services Such advance notice shall be in accordance with that estabfished by mutual agreement of the parties. 26 Direct THE PROJECT contractor, either by the Construction Contract or direct written order to: (a) Secure and deliver to Texas CMT, without cost to Texas CMT, preliminary representative samples of those materials he proposes to use which require testing, together with any relevant data of the materials. (b) Furnish such casual labor and all facilities needed by Texas CMT to obtain and handle samples at THE PROJECT and to facilitate the specified inspection and tests. (c) Provide and maintain for the use of Texas CMT, adequate space at THE PROJECT for safe storage and proper curing of test specimens which must remain on THE PROJECT site prior to testing. ARTICLE 3. GENERALCOND1TIONS: 31 Texas CMT, by the performance of services covered hereunder, does not in any way assume, abridge or abrogate any of those duties, responsibilities or authorities with regard to THE PROJECT customarily vested in THE PROJECT architects, design engineers, or any other design agencies or authorities. 3.2 Texas CMT shall not be responsible for acts of omissions of any party or parties involved in the design of THE PROJECT or the failure of any contractor or subcontractor to construct any aspect of THE PROJECT in accordance with recommendations contained in any correspondence or verbal recommendation issued by Texas CMT. 3.3 Texas CMT is not authorized to revoke, alter, relax, enlarge or re]ease any requirement of THE PROJECT specifications or other contract documents nor to writing by CLIENT or his authorized representative. Texas CMT 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 inspection of operations covered by the Agreement, 3.4 This Agreement may be terminated by either party on ten (10) days written notice or by mutual agreement. If this Agreement is terminated by either party, Texas CMT shall be paid in full for all services performed through the termination date, and the CLIENT shall be provided with a complete report of the results of test and analysis conducted prior to termination. 35 Neither CLIENT nor Texas CMT may delegate, assign, sublet or transfer his duties or interest in this Agreement without the written consent of the other party. 3.6 The only WARRANTY made by Texas CMT in connection with its services per-formed hereunder is that it will use that degree of care and skill as set forth in Article 1,1 above. No other WARRANTY, expressed or implied, is made or intended for services provided hereunder or furnishing oral or written reports of findings made. ARTICLE 4. INSURANCE: 4.1 Texas CMT shall secure and maintain throughout the full period of this Agreement sufficient insurance to protect it adequately from claims under applicable Workmen's Compensation Acts and from claims for bodily injury, death or property damage as may arise from the performance of services under this Agreement. Texas CMT will, upon request, file certification of such insurance coverage with CLIENT or his authorized representative. Within the limits and conditions of such insurance, Texas CMT agrees to indemnify and save CLIENT harmless from and against any loss. damage, or liability arising from any negligent acts by Texas CMT its agents, staff and consultants employed by it, Texas CMT shall not be responsible and CLIENT shall indemnify Texas CMT for any loss, damage or liability arising from any negligent acts by CLIENT, its agents, staff, and other consultants employed by it, and any claim asserted against Texas CMT unless it shall be determined that such claim is based on and resulted from failure by Texas CMT to perform its services hereunder in accordance with this Agreement. 4.2 No insurance, of whatever kind or type, which may be carried by Texas CMT, is to be considered as in any way limiting the contractor's or subcontractor's responsibility for damages resulting from his operations or for furnishing work and materials to THE PROJECT. CLIENT agrees, therefore, to include, or cause to be included in THE PROJECT's construction contract, such requirements for insurance coverage and performance bonds to be secured and maintained by THE PROJECT contractor as CLIENT deems adequate to thdenmify CLIENT, Texas CM T, and other concerned parties, against claims for damages and to insure compliance of work performance and materials with TEE PROJECT requirements, ARTICLE 5. PAYMENT: 5.1 CLIENT will pay Texas CMT for services and expenses in accordange with the attached fee schedule (Exhibit A). Texas CMT will submit progress invoices to CLIENT monthly and a final invoice upon completion of its work. Each invoice, on presentation, is due and payable by CLIENT or his authorized representative. 52 Texas CMT shall be paid in fnlI for all services under the Agreement, including any additional services in excess of those stated in the original Agreement, as specifically authorized by CLIENT. 5.3 The CLIENT's obligation to pay for the work contracted is in no way dependent upon the CLIENT's ability to obtain financing, approval of governmental or regulatory agents, or upon the CLIENTs successful com- pletion of the project. ARTICLE 6. EXTENT OF AGREEMENT: The Agreement, including these terms and conditions, represents the entire agreement between CLIENT and Texas CMT and supersedes all prior negotiations, representations or agreements, written or oral. The Agreement may be amended only by written instruments signed by CLIENT and Texas CMT. ART1CLE 7, APPLICABLE LAW: The Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of Texas.