ST9905DR-CN051213Construction 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 22, 2005
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. 251105
Construction Materials Testing
Bethel Road I Drainage Project - Phase A
ST 99-05
Coppell, Texas
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
your letter dated November 2, 2005 and our conversation with Mr. Garreth Campbell on
November 21, 2005.
We estimate the fees will be as follows:
LABORATORY TESTING
Moisture Density Relationship
2 tests @ $175.00 per test .......................... $350.00
Atterberg Limits Test
2 tests @ $50.00 per test ........................... $100.00
Percent Material Finer than No. 200 Sieve
2 tests @ $26.00 per test ............................ $52.00
Total Laboratory Testing ........................... $502.00
The City of Coppell November 22, 2005
II. FIELD TESTING AND OBSERVATION
Earthwork Testing
Sampling Subgrade Soils
2 Hrs. @ $41.00 per hour ........................... $82.00
In-Place Moisture Density Tests
(Based on 15 densities for Box Culvets, 12 for Gabian Sides
3 for Water Lines and 6 for Sanitary)
36 tests @ $39.00 per test ......................... $1,404.00
Trip Charges
13 trips @ $26.00 per trip (4 hours or less) ............... $338.00
Total of Field Earthwork Testing ..................... $1,824.00
Portland Cement Concrete Testing
Periodic Observation of Concrete Placement
(Based on 19 concrete placements)
(one every 40', Slab, Walls, Roof and Manhole)
76 Hrs @ $41.00 per hour ........................ $3,116.00
Compressive Strength Concrete Cylinders (with Observation)
(Based on 19 sets of 4 cylinders per day)
76 tests @ $21.00 per test ......................... $1,596.00
Trip Charges
19 trips @ $26.00 per trip (4 hours or less) ............... $494.00
Total of Concrete Testing .......................... $5,206.00
Total of Field Earthwork and Concrete Testing ............ $7,030.00
TOTAL OF ALL OBSERVATION AND TESTING SERVICES . . . $7,532.00
Based on the assumptions our total estimated fee to perform the aforementioned tests and services
is $7,532.00. 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.
Texas CMT, Inc. Proposal No. 250403
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The City of Coppell November 22, 2005
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.
Sincerely,
Texas CMT, Inc.
Alex Sarmiento, B.S.C.E.
Project Manager
Construction Materials Engineering Division
Richard W. Gee, P.E.
President
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Enclosure
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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. Coordinatort The City of Coppell
P. O. Box 9478
Coppell, Texas 75019
hereinafter called CLIENT and Texas CMT, Inc., a Texas corporation, hereinafter called Texas CMT, who
agree as follows:
1. 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
Bethel Road I Drainaqe Project - Phase A
ST 99-05
CopDell, Texas
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.
CLIENT
By:
Title: ~A~tv Manager
TO BE COMPLETED BY CLIENT
FOR PAYMENT OF SERVICES:
Firm: City of Coppell
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 Agreemem.
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Attention:
Invoice to the Account of:
Title:
Zip Code: 7%fll q Phone No, 977-~&-~RTq
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 RECEIVE COPIES OF Texas CMT'S OBSERVATION AND TEST REPORTS:
RELATED CONSTRUCTION OBSERVATION AND MATERIALS TESTING SERVICES
ARF~CLE 1 SERVICES: Texas CMT will:
1. I 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 .'-, 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-
quirements of the appropriate Standards of The American Society for
Testing and Materials, where applicable, or other standards designated by
CLIENT.
1 ,I Promptly submit formal reports of all tests, inspections and services per-
formed indicating where applicable, 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.
1.5 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 reports to be the confidential property of CLIENT, and
distribute reports only to the persons, organizations or agencies specifically
designated in writing by CLIENT or his authorized representative.
1.'~ Retain all pertinent records relating to the services performed for a period
of five years following submission of the report, during which period the
records will be made available to CL1ENT at all reasonable times.
AR,~;CLE 2 CLIENT'S RESPONSIBILITIES: CLIENT or his authorized
representative will:
2. I Provide Texas CMT with all plans, specifications, addenda, change orders.
ap- proved shop drawings and other information for the proper
performance of Texas CMT.
Issue authorization in writing, giving Texas CMT free access to THE
PROJECT site, and to all shops or yards where materials are prepared or
stored.
2 3 Designate in writing a person m firm 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 reports.
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 established
by mutual agreement of the parties.
2.6 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. GENERAL CONDITIONS:
3.1 Texas CMT, by the performance of services covered hereunder, does not
in any way assame, 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
verbal recommendation issued by Texas CMT.
3 3 Texas CMT is not authorized to revoke, alter, relax, enlarge or release any
requirement of TIlE PROJECT specifications or other contract documents
nor to approve or accept any portion of the work, unless specifically
authorized in writing by CLIENT or his authorized representative. Texas
CMT shall not have the right of rejection or the right m 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.
3.5 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 Endings 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, staffand 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 r.;.5 5c :afraid b3 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
performance bonds to be secured and maintained by THE PROJECT
contractor as CLIENT deems adequate to indemnify CLIENT, Texas,~MT,
and other concerned parties, against claims for aamages anu to insure
compliance of work performance and materials with THE PROJECT
ARTICLE 5. PAYMENT:
5.1 CLIENT will pay Texas CMT for services and expenses in accordance 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.
5.2 Texas CMT shall be paid in full 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 CL1ENT's ability to obtain financing, approval of
governmental or regulatory agents, or upon the CLIENT's 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
Agreement may be amended only by written instruments signed by CLIENT
and Texas CMT.
ARTICLE 7. APPLICABLE LAW:
The Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of Texas.
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EXHIBIT "A"
SCHEDULE OF SERVICES AND FEES
CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS ENGINEERING SERVICES
(Effective April 2005)
ASPHALTIC CONCRETE/BITUMINOUS MATERIALS OBSERVATION/TESTING:
1.1 Asphaltic concrete mix designs
a. Hveem Method, one asphalt content ................................. 300.00
b. Marshall Method, one asphalt content ............................... 375.00
c. Marshall Method, four asphalt contents .............................. 725.00
Confirmation Mix Design, using design prepared by others ............. At Unit Prices
Observation/sampling at batch plant or jobsite, per man_hour .................. 41.00
Rolling Pattern Field Nuclear Density Tests, (minimum of 3 per trip), each ....... 39.00
Asphaltic Concrete Coring, per diameter-inch ............................... 2.75
Laboratory Density of Pavement Cores, each ............................... 23.00
Molding Test Specimens (3 per set), set ................................... 50.00
Density and Percent Voids (3 per set), set .................................. 50.00
Hveem Stabilimeter Value (3 per set), set .................................. 75.00
Marshall Stability (3 per set), set ......................................... 75.00
Marshall Flow Value (3 per set), set ...................................... 15.00
Sand Equivalent, each
................................................. 71.00
Extraction, each
..................................................... 165.00
Specific Gravity of Aggregates, each ..................................... 47.00
Sieve Analysis of Aggregates, each ....................................... 47.00
Evaluation of Built-up Roofing Membrane, each ........................... 280.00
Maximum Theoretical Density, each ..................................... 145.00
Solvent Disposal Charge, each ........................................... 29.00
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PORTLAND CEMENT CONCRETE AND AGGREGATES OBSERVATION/TESTING
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2.1 Portland Cement Concrete Mix Design, including Specific Gravities, Absorptions,
Unit Weights of Aggregates, and Gradations ............................... 165.00
2.2 Additional Mix Design (using same aggregates), each ........................ 120.00
2.3 Confirmation Mix Design Test Cylinders, each .............................. 28.00
2.4 Confirmation Mix Design Test Beams, each ................................. 28.00
2.5 Concrete Observation, per hour
........................................... 41.00
2.6 Concrete Test Cylinders (without observation), each .......................... 26.00
2.7 Concrete Test Beams (without observation), each ............................. 31.00
2.8 Concrete Test Cylinders (with observation), each ............................. 21.00
2.9 Concrete Test Beams (with observation), each ............................... 24.00
2.10 Hold Cylinders, each
.......................................... See Rates Above
2.11 Concrete Reinforcing Steel Observation (Shop or Field), per hour ............... 41.00
2.12 Air Content Measurement when not making cylinders or beams
(minimum three hours technician time), each ................................ 24.00
2.13 Unit Weight of concrete when not making cylinders or beams
(minimum three hours technician time), each ................................ 24.00
2.14 Specific Gravity, each .................................................. 47.00
2.15 Absorption, each ...................................................... 22.00
2.16 Gradation (ASTM C-136),each .......................................... 47.00
2.17 Sieve Analysis (material finer than #200 U.S. Sieve), each ..................... 26.00
2.18 Sulphate Soundness
a. Five Cycles, each ................................................ 255.00
b. Each additional cycle .............................................. 72.00
2.19 Concrete Coring with Technician Time, per diameter-inch ...................... 2.75
2.20 Capping and Testing Concrete Cores, each .................................. 26.00
2.21 Sawing Core Ends, per end ............................................... 9.50
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2.22 Compressive Strength of brick, block or grout per specimen .................... 28.00
2.23 Flexural Strength of brick or block, per specimen ............................ 34.00
2.24 Non-destructive Concrete Testing (excludes expendable materials), per hour ....... 71.00
2.25 Compressive Strength of 2 Block Prism, each ............................... 52.00
III. SOIL OBSERVATION/TESTING
3.1 Continuous Observation and Testing of earthwork by Technician with nuclear
gauge, per hour ....................................................... 50.00
3.2 In-Place Moisture-Density Tests (minimum of 3 tests per trip)
a. Nuclear Method, each 39.00
b. Other Methods, each .......................................... By Request
3.3 Material Sampling, per hour ............................................. 41.00
3.4 Moisture Content, each .................................................. 6.00
3.5 Atterberg Limits ( including Liquid and Plastic Limits), each ................... 50.00
3.6 Linear Bar Shrinkage, each .............................................. 21.00
3.7
Slaked and Washed Sieve Analysis
a. Materials processed over No. 40 U.S. Sieve, each ........................ 26.00
b. Materials processed over No. 200 U.S. Sieve, ASTM D-422, each ........... 26.00
3.8 Hydrometer Analysis (including sieves), each .............................. 200.00
3.9
3.10
Gradation of Lime Stabilized Soil per TSDHPT, Item 260,
per hour (minimum of 3 hours per trip) ..................................... 41.00
Preparation of Base Materials Binder for testing, each ......................... 26.00
3.11
3.12
3.13
Maximum and Minimum Density Tests, each ............................... 115.00
Specific Gravity Tests, each ............................................. 47.00
Moisture-Density Relationship
a. Standard Method, ASTM D-698 or AASHTO T-99, each ................. 175.00
b. Modified Method, ASTM D-1557, AASHTO T-180 or TEX-113E, each .... 185.00
c. TSDHPT Method TEX-114E, each .................................. 260.00
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Moisture-Density Relationship with lime or cement
a. Standard Method, ASTM D-698 or AASHTO T-99, each ................. 190.00
b. Modified Method, ASTM D-1557, AASHTO T-180, or TEX-113E, each .... 200.00
c. TSDHPT Method TEX-114E, each .................................. 270.00
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3.15 TSDHPT Triaxial Series, TEX-117E, each ............................. By Request
3.16 TSDHPT Wet Ball Mill Analysis, TEX-116E, each .......................... 210.00
3.17 Los Angeles Abrasion (small aggregate), each .............................. 210.00
3.18 Sample Preparation for L.A. Abrasion or Wet Ball Mill Analysis,
each aggregate ........................................................ 41.00
3.19 California Bearing Ratio (CBR), laboratory performed
a. Native materials, per specimen ...................................... 300.00
b. Lime or cement treated, per specimen ................................ 330.00
3.20 Strength and Durability of Cement Stabilized Soils
a. Curing and testing of Compression Samples, each .................. By Request
b. Wet-Dry Test, ASTM D-559 or AASHTO T-135, each .............. By Request
c. Freeze-Thaw Test, ASTM D-560 or AASHTO T-136, each ........... By Request
d. Preparation of Samples for a, b, or c, each ......................... By Request
3.21 Phenolphthalein Lime Indicator Charge, per trip ............................. 12.50
IV. OBSERVATION/TESTING OF STRUCTURAL STEEL/WELDING
4.1 Ultrasonic/Magnetic Particle/Liquid Penetrant by Level II Technician
with equipment (portal to portal) per hour including standby .................... 57.00
4.2 Visual Observation
a. Structural Steel/Welding Observation - (Shop or Field), per hour ............ 51.00
(4 hour minimum, portal to portal)
4.3 Witness of Welders Qualification in Field
Plate or Pipe Test, per hour (4 hour minimum, portal to portal) .................. 51.00
4.4 Welders Qualification at our laboratory
a. Pipe Test - AWS or ASME
1 position - 6" Schedule 40 ......................................... 115.00
2 position - 6" Schedule 40 ......................................... 160.00
I position - 6" Schedule 80 ......................................... 115.00
2 position - 6" Schedule 80
......................................... 160.00
b. Plate Test - AWS or ASME (inc. all mats and testing in laboratory)
1 position - limited thickness, 3/8" plate ............................... 120.00
2 position - limited thickness, 3/8" plate .............................. 160.00
1 position - unlimited thickness, 1" plate .............................. 115.00
2 position - unlimited thickness, 1" plate .............................. 160.00
4.5 Plate Test - Texas Highway Department Standard Specification
1 position - 1" plate ................................................... 190.00
2 position - 1" plate ................................................... 310.00
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Tensile Strength Tests (50.00 min. charge - machine costs, sampling extra)
a. Reduced Sections
10 or less, each
11 or more, each ................................................... 50.00
b. Reinforcing Steel .................................................. 45.00
# 3 to # 10, each ................................... 45.00
# 11 to # 18, each
................................................. 50.00
V. PROFESSIONAL/TECHNICAL SERVICES
5.1 Typist, per hour
....................................................... 41.00
5.2 Engineering Inspector/Technician, per hour ................................. 41.00
5.3 Field Supervisor, per hour
............................................... 75.00
5.4 Draftsman, per hour .................................................... 80.00
5.5 Staff Engineer, per hour
................................................. 85.00
5.6 Project Geotechnical Engineer, per hour .................................... 95.00
5.7 Engineering Manager, per hour .......................................... 1 I0.00
5.8 Principal Engineer, per hour ............................................ 140.00
5.9 Expert Witness, Depositions, Testimony by Principal Engineer, per hour ......... 185.00
VI. GENERAL NOTES
6.1
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Minimum charge for report .............................................. 37.00
Reproduction, per page .................................................. 0.34
Hourly rate quoted at regular rate only (portal to portal), Mondays to Fridays,
7:30 am- 5:00 pm
6.3 Vehicle Transportation Charges for Ail Field SeDqces
Per one-half day within 30 miles of laboratory, per trip ........................26.00
Over four hours within 30 miles of laboratory, per trip ........................ 48.00
Outside of these parameters ......................................... By Request
6.4 Subsistence, per man-day .............................................. 105.00
6.5 All direct expenses required/approved .............................. Cost plus 15%
6.6 Terms of payment
........................................... Due Upon Receipt
Finance charge past 30 days 1 1/2% per month, annual rate ...................... 18%
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