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April 21, 2008
Lyndon J. Cox, P.E.
Terracon Consulting Engineers & Scientists
8901 Carpenter Fwy, Ste 100
Dallas Texas 75247
RE: Bethel Road I Project (from City Limit Line to Freeport Parkway) #ST 99-05
Dear Mr. Cox:
Your copy of the signed contract and proposal to provide materials testing services for the above
captioned project can be found enclosed. Our inspector on this project, Rick O'Dell, has been
instructed to call you for service as of today's date. If you have any questions or need any
assistance, Rick can be reached at 972/304-7090.
Sincerely,
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Keith Marvin, P.E.
Project Engineer
Office 972/304-3681
Fax 972/304-3570
kmarvin@ci.coppell. tx. us
cc: Kenneth M. Griffin, P.E., Director of Engineering/Public Works
Rick O'Dell, Construction Inspector
Enclosure
255 PARKWAY * P.O.BOX 9478 * COPPELL TX 75019 * TEL 972/462 0022 ~---F~A~-~;-~/30~'-~-~--:;;
April 15, 2008
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Mr. Keith Marvin
City of Coppell
PO Box 9478
Coppell, Texas 75019
Consulting Engineers & Scientists
8901 Carpenter Freeway, Suite 100
Dallas, Texas 75247
Phone 214.630.1010
Fax 214.630.7070
www.terracon.com
Re: Construction Materials Testing Services
Bethel Road I
Roadway and Drainage Improvements
City Limit Line to Freeport Parkway
Coppell, Texas
Project No. 94081124
Dear Mr. Marvin:
Terracon is pleased to provide the construction materials testing services for the referenced
project. We understand that our services for the project will be in conjunction with earthwork
compaction, gradations for lime treated soils, and concrete testing. Based on our review of the
project plans and our understanding of the services still needed, we estimate a cost of about
$30,000.00 to complete the materials testing services for this project. The billing for our
services will be based on the actual work performed, charged in accordance with the attached
Schedule of Services and Fees. Our Agreement for Services is attached for your review and
should be considered part of our contract for services. Please sign and return one copy for
notice to proceed.
Please contact us if you have any questions or comments concerning the proposed services, or
if we may provide additional information.
Sincerely,
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Agreement for Services
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2008 SCHEDULE OF SERVICES AND FEES
CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS ENGINEERING
Personnel
Senior Principal/Program Manager, per hour .......................................................................................... $ 165.00
Principal, per hour ........ ............. ............... ........... ............ ............ ............. ........... ............................ ........ $ 145.00
Senior Project Manager, per hour ............................................................................................................ $ 135.00
Senior Roofing Professional, per hour..................................................................................................... $ 120.00
Project Professional IV, per hour ............................................................................................................ $ 110.00
Project Manager, Project Professional Ill, per hour................................................................................. $ 100.00
Project Professional II, Roofing Professional, per hour ........................................................................... $ 90.00
Project Professional I, per hour...... ... .. .... ... ...... ..................... .. .... . .. ..... .......... ..................... $ 80.00
Engineering Technician (Level IV), (ASNT Level ill), per hour ............................................................ $ 75.00
Certified Welding Inspector (CWI), (ASNT Level II), per hour.............................................................. $ 70.00
Engineering Technician (Level III), per hour ......................................................................................... $ 65.00
Roofing Inspector, NDE Technician (Level I), per hour......................................................................... $ 65.00
Engineering Technician (Level IT), per hour........................................................................................... $ 45.00
Engineering Technician (Level I), per hour ............................................................................................ $ 40.00
Draftsperson/CAD Operator, per hour ..... ........................................................................................... ..... $ 60.00
Administrative Assistant, per hour........... .... .... .......................... .............................................................. $ 50.00
Transportation
Minimum Vehicle Charge, per trip ........... ............. ...................... ............................................................ $ 45.00
Vehicle Mileage Charge (over 75 miles round trip portal to portal our laboratory), per mile.................. $ 0.65
Per Diem, lodging and food, per day ...................................................................................................... $ 125.00
Reimbursable Expenses
Direct non-salary expenses incurred, identifiable and not applicable to general overhead are billed at cost plus
20 percent for handling and include, but are not limited to the following:
Travel, long distance calls, express charges, legal and accounting fees, computer time and
programming costs, external consultants, word processing, CADD, printing and binding reports,
blueprinting, photocopying, printing, photographs, environmental analytical and drilling fees, etc.
Minimum Charge . Overtime Rates . Expert Testimony
A four (4) hour mInimum charge for personnel and equipment is applicable to all trips made for the
performance of testing, inspection or consulting services. The minimum charge is not applicable for trips to the
project site for sample pick up only. All labor, equipment and transportation charges are billed on a portal to
portal basis from our office.
Overtime rates of J .5 times the quoted hourly rate will be applicable to any hours worked outside of our normal
office hours of 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM Monday through Friday, and any hours worked on weekends, Terracon
holidays or over eight (8) hours per day.
Expert testimony in depositions, hearings, mediation, and trials will be charged at 1.5 times the above rates.
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2008 SCHEDULE OF SERVICES AND FEES
CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS ENGINEERING
Concrete Mix Verifications
Regular Aggregates, each .... ....... .......... ... ......... ........... ... .......... ............... ....... .... .................... ....... ... ....... $ 250.00
Lightwe ight Aggregates, each...... .....................................,...................................................................... $ 300.00
Additional Design, same aggregate sample, each .................................................................................... $ 200.00
Review Mix Design submitted by others, each ........................................................................................ $ 150.00
Batch and Confirmation of others mix design, each ................................................................................ $ 200.00
Design Confirmation Cylinder Test (ASTM C-39), each ........................................................................ $ 14.00
Design Confirmation Beam Test (ASTM C-293 or C-78), each.............................................................. $ 35.00
Concrete Tests
Cylinder Compression Test (ASTM C-39), each..............................................................................,...... $ 14.00
Beam Flexural Test (ASTM C-293 or C-78), each.................................................................................. $ 35.00
Cube Compression Test (ASTM C-I09), each ........................................................................................ $ 25.00
Lightweight Insulating Concrete Compression Test, 3" x 6" cylinders
(ASTM C-495), each. ............ ................ ....................... ........ ............................................................... $ 25.00
Length change of hardened hydraulic cement mortar of concrete
(ASTM C-157), set of 3..... ....... ............. ........ ............ ..................................... ..................................... $ 250.00
Equilibrium Density of Structural Lightweight Concrete (ASTM C-567), each...................................... $ 50.00
Oven Dry Density of Structural Lightweight Concrete (ASTMC-567), each ......................................... $ 35.00
Density of Hardened Concrete (ASTM C-642), each .............................................................................. $ 75.00
Windsor probes, per set of 3 (Technician time charged separately) (ASTM C-305) .......................:....... $ 100.00
Determining FF Floor Flatness and FL Floor Levelness Numbers for Random
Traffic Floors (ASTM E-1155) (includes equipment, manpower & vehicle),
4 Hr. Minimum, per hour........... .................... .......................... ................ ............................................ $ 100.00
Hilti Ferroscan (includes equipment, manpower & vehicle), 4 Hr. Minimum, per hour ......................... $ 125.00
Taylor #625 Calcium Chloride Kit - floor slab vapor transmission, each ............................................... $ 40.00
Engius intelliRock II concrete maturity logger, each ............................................................................... $ 60.~0
Masonry Tests
Cement mortar mix verification (ASTM C-305), each ............................................................................ $ 150.00
Compressive strength CMU block (ASTM C-140), each ........................................................................ $ 75.00
CMU block absorption only (ASTM C-140), each.................................................................................. $ 50.00
Compress ive strength masonry prism (ASTM C-1314)
CMU prism up to 8 (in.) width, Hollow Cells, each ........................................................................... $ 100.00
CMU prism up to 8 (in.) width, Grout Filled Cells, each ................................................................... $ 125.00
Brick prism up to 4 (in.) width, each .................................................................................................. $ 75.00
Compressive strength of grout prism (ASTM C-l 019), each .................................................................. $ 50.00
Aggregate Tests
Sieve Analysis, dry (ASTM C-136), each ............................................................................................... $ 50.00
Sieve Analysis (ASTM C-117), each....................................................................................................... $ 40.00
Sieve Analysis w/ -200 (ASTM C-136 & C-117), each........................................................................... $ 80.00
Unit Weight (ASTM C-29), each ............................................................................................................ $ 30.00
Specific Gravity/Absorption (ASTM C-127 or C-128), each .................................................................. $ 55.00
Organic Impurities (ASTM C-40), each .................................................................................................. $ 40.00
L.A. Abrasion (ASTM C-131 or C-535), each .................... ............ ........................................................ $ 160.00
Sulfate Soundness, 5 cycles (ASTM C-88), each .................................................................................... $ 275.00
Additional cycles, each............ .... ...... .......... .... ............. .................................. ............................... $ 175.00
Sample prep if uncrushed .... ...... ...................... ........ .........,..................... ....................................... $ 25.00
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2008 SCHEDULE OF SERVICES AND FEES
CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS ENGINEERING
Soils Laboratory Tests
Classification
Moisture Content and visual classification, each ..................................................................................... $ 12.00
Atterberg Limits (ASTM 0-4318 Method A), each ................................................................................ $ 50.00
Minus No. 200 Sieve (ASTM 0-1140), each .......................................................................................... $ 25.00
Hydrollleter Analysis, each ....... .......... ............... ....... ......... ...... ....... ......... ............. .......................... ......... $ 125.00
Compaction
Optimum moisture / maximum density relations (proctors)
ASTM 0-698, method A & B, each.............................................................................................. $ 150.00
ASTM 0-698, method C, each.......................................................................................................$ 165.00
ASTM 0-1557, method A & B, each............................................................................................ $ 170.00
ASTM D-1557, method C, each.................................................................................................... $ 190.00
TXOOT 113E, each ...................................................................................................................... $ 225.00
TXOOT I] 4E, Part I, each............................................................................................................ $ 175.00
TXOOT 114E, Part II, each .......................................................................................................... $ 225.00
Relative density (ASTM D-4254), each ........................................................................................ $ 250.00
Sample preparation (if required), each .......................................................................................... $ 25.00
Strenl!th
TXOOT wet ball mill value (TEX 116E), each ....................................................................................... $ 190.00
TXOOT triaxial series (TEX 117E), each ............................................................................................. $1,250.00
California Bearing Ratio (CBR) (ASTM 0-1883), each ......................................................................... $ 250.00
Compressive Strength Tests including molding
Fine grained soils (ASTM 0-1633, Method A), each ................................................................... $ 55.00
Base material (TEX 120E), each ................................................................................................... $ 85.00
Stabilization Evaluation
Soil- Lime curve,S point PI or pH vs. Lime content, each..................................................................... $ 275.00
Cement content (ASTM 0-806), each ..................................................................................................... $ 300.00
Fresh cement content (ASTM 0-2901), each .......................................................................................... $ 75.00
Fresh cement content 3 point curve (ASTM 0-2901), each .................................................................... $ 200.00
Compressive Strength of Cement Stabilized Sample (ASTM 0-1633, Method A), each........................ $ 60.00
Soils Field Services
Technician time will be charged at the appropriate hourly rate plus:
Nuclear density gauge, per trip...................................................................................................... $ 50.00
In-place density/moisture, non-nuclear conventional method, minimum 4, each .................................... $ 65.00
Coring Services
Core drilling, minimum charge per trip, local, each ................................................................................ $ 300.00
Concrete pavement cores, 4" diameter up to 6" depth or less, each ......................................................... $ 75.00
Concrete coring, additional thickness greater than 6" depth, per inch ..................................................... $ 10.00
Testing concrete cores (includes: length, sawing, capping and compression testing), each..................... $ 70.00
Asphalt pavement cores 4" diameter up to 6" depth or less, each............................................................ $ 65.00
Asphalt coring, additional thickness greater than 6" depth, per inch ....................................................... $ 8.00
Core hole patching charge, per each ........................................................................................................ $ 20.00
Core length measurement only (ASTM C-174), per each........................................................................ $ 20.00
Standby time in clients interest, machine and operator, per hour............................................................. $ 75.00
Structural Concrete Coring...... .......... ...................... ................................ ......... ........................... By Quotation
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2008 SCHEDULE OF SERVICES AND FEES
CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS ENGINEERING
Asphaltic Concrete Services
Molding specimens (TEX 206F), set of 3 ............................... ................................................................. $ 65.00
Bulk specific gravity of lab molded specimens, set of3 .......................................................................... $ 50.00
Bulk specific gravity of core specimen (TEX 207F), each ...................................................................... $ 50.00
Maximum theoretical density (ASTM D-2041 or TEX 227F), each ....................................................... $ 100.00
Hveem stability (ASTM D-1560 or TEX 208F), set of 3 ........................................................................ $ 80.00
Marshall stability (ASTM D-1559), set of3 ............................................................................................ $ 80.00
Extraction (ASTM D-2172 or TEX 210F), each ..................................................................................... $ 195.00
Asphalt Content and Gradation (Ignition Oven Method), each ............................................................... $ 195.00
.HMAC Mix Design (TEX 204F), each ................................................................................................. $1,400.00
HMAC Mix Design review prepared by others, each .............................................................................. $ 250.00
Roofing Matenals Services
Dissection Analysis of built-up roof cuts (ASTM 0-2829, D-3617), with aggregate.............................. $ 300.00
Dissection Analysis of built-up roof cuts (ASTM D-2829, 0-3617), without aggregate......................... $ 250.00
Moisture content of roofing aggregate (ASTM D-1864), each ................................................................ $ 25.00
Hardness of roofing aggregate (ASTM 0-1865), each ............................................................................ $ 50.00
Spray Applied Fireproofing Services
Density of spray applied fireproofing samples in field, each .................................................................. $ 30.00
Bond test (includes equipment, expendables, manpower & vehicle), per hour ....................................... $ 65.00
General Comments
Tests not listed can be quoted on request.
Rush test results are subject to a surcharge.
Engineering consultation and evaluation in connection with any laboratory testing service will be charged at the
appropriate rate.
Materials samples should be submitted in a form that complies with applicable requirements.
Prices quoted for concrete coring are for paving and flat work. Charges for coring structural concrete can be
quoted on request.
Special supplies, permits, equipment, associated drilling, sampling, field testing, on site facilities, grading
contractors, water trucks, bulldozers, security forces, surveyors or other support services will be billed at cost
plus 20 percent.
All rented equipment and outside services not identified in the fee schedule will be billed at cost plus 20 percent
for handling.
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AGREEMENT FOR SERVICES
This AGREEMENT is between the Citv of CODDell. Texas ("Client") and Terracon Consultants, Inc. ("Consultant") for Services to be provided by
Consultant for Client on the Bethel Road Iln CODDel1. Texas project ("Project), as described in the Project Information section of Consultant's Proposal
dated Aor1l15. 2008 ("Proposal") unless the Project is otherwise described In Exhibit A to this Agreement (which section or Exhibit is incorporated into
this Agreement).
1. Scope of Services. The scope of Consultant's services is described in the Scope of Services section of the Proposal ("Services"), unless
Services are otherwise described In exhibit 6 to this Agreement (which section or exhibit is Incorporated into this Agreement). Portions of the
Services may be subcontracted. Consultant's Services do not Include the Investigation or detection of, nor do recommendations in Consultant's
reports_address_._~occupanLsafety Issues, such as vulnerability to natural disasters, terrorism, or violence. If Services Include purchase of
software, Client will execute a separate software license agreement. Consultant's findings, opinions, and recommendations are based solely
upon data and information obtained by and fumlshed to Consultant at the time of the Services.
2. Acceptance. Client agrees that execution of this Agreement is a material element of the consideration Consultant requires to execute the
Services, and if Services are initiated by Consultant prior to execution of this Agreement as an accommodation for Client at Client's request, both
parties shall consider that commencement of Services conslllutes formal acceptance of all terms and conditions of this Agreement. Additional
terms and conditions may be added or changed only by written amendment to this Agreement signed by both parties. In the event Client uses a
purchase order or other form to administer this Agreement, the use of such form shall be for convenience purposes only and any additional or
conflicting terms it contains are stricken. This Agreement shall not be assigned by either party without prior written consent of the other party.
3. Change Orders. Client may request changes to the scope of Services by altering or adding to the Services to be performed. If Client so
requests, Consultant will retum to Client a statement (or supplemental proposal) of the change setting forth an adjustment to the Services and
fees for the requested changes. Following Client's review, Client shall provide written acceptance. If Client does not follow these procedures, but
instead directs, authorizes, or permits Consultant to perform changed or additional work, the Services are changed accordingly and Consultant
will be paid for this work according to the fees stated or its current fee schedule. If project conditions change materially from those observed at
the site or described to Consultant at the lime of proposal, Consultant is entitled to a change order equitably adjusting its Services and fee.
4. Compensation and Terms of Payment. Client shall pay compensation for the Services performed at the fees stated in the Compensation
section of the Proposal unless fees are otherwise stated in Exhibit C to this Agreement (which section or Exhibit is incorporated into this
Agreement). If not stated In either, fees will be according to Consultant's current fee schedule. Fee schedules are valid for the calendar year in
which they are Issued. Consultant may invoice Client at least monthly and payment Is due upon receipt of invoice. Client shall notify Consultant in
writing, at the address below, within 15 days of the date of the invoice if Client objects to any portion of the charges on the invoice, and shall
promptly pay the undisputed portion. Client shall pay a finance fee of 1.5% per month, but not exceeding the maximum rate allowed by law, for all
unpaid amounts 30 days or older. Client agrees to pay all collection-related costs that Consultant incurs, including attomey fees. Consultant may
suspend Services for lack of timely payment.
5. Third Party Reliance. This Agreement and the Services provided are for Consultant and Client's sole benefit and exclusive use with no third
party beneficiaries Intended. Reliance upon the Services and any work product is limited to Client, and Is not Intended for third parties. For a
limited time period not to exceed three months from the date of the report, Consultant will Issue additional reports to others agreed upon with
Client, however Client understands that such reliance will not be granted until those parties sign and return Consultant's reliance agreement and'
Consultant receives the agreed-upon reliance fee.
6. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY. CLIENT AND CONSULTANT HAVE EVALUATED THE RISKS AND REWARDS ASSOCIATED WITH THIS
PROJECT, INCLUDING CONSULTANT'S FEE RELATIVE TO THE RISKS ASSUMED, AND AGREE TO ALLOCATE CERTAIN OF THE
RISKS SO, TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, THE TOTAL AGGREGATE LIABILITY OF CONSULTANT (AND ITS
RELATED CORPORATIONS AND EMPLOYEES) TO CLIENT AND THIRD PARTIES GRANTED RELIANCE IS LIMITED TO
THE GREATER OF $50,000 OR ITS FEE, FOR ANY AND ALL INJURIES, DAMAGES, CLAIMS, LOSSES, OR EXPENSES (INCLUDING
ATTORNEY AND EXPERT FEES) ARISING OUT OF CONSULTANT'S SERVICES OR THIS AGREEMENT REGARDLESS OF CAUSE(S) OR
THE THEORY OF LIABILITY, INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE, INDEMNITY, OR OTHER RECOVERY. THIS LIMITATION SHALL NOT APPLY
TO THE EXTENT THE DAMAGE IS PAID UNDER CONSULTANT'S COMMERCIAL GENERAL LIABILITY POLICY.
7. Indemnity/Statute of Limitations. Consultant and Client shall defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the other, their agents, and
employees, from and against legal liability for all claims, losses, damages, and expenses to the extent such claims, losses. damages, or
expenses are caused by their negligent acts, errors, or omissions. In the event such claims, losses, damages, or expenses are caused by the
joint or concurrent negligence of Consultant and Client, they shall be borne by each party in proportion to its own negligence under comparative
fault principles. Causes of action arising out of Consultant's services or this Agreement regardless of cause(s) or the theory of liability, inciuding
negligence, indemnity or other recovery shall be deemed to have accrued and the applicable statute of limitations shall commence to run not later
than the date of Consultant's substantial completion of services on the project.
8. Warranty. Consultant will perform the Services in a manner consistent with that level of care and skill ordinarily exercised by members of the
prOfession currently practicing under similar conditions In the same locale. CONSULTANT MAKES NO WARRANTIES OR GUARANTEES,
EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, RELATING TO CONSULTANT'S SERVICES AND CONSULTANT DISCLAIMS ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR
WARRANTIES IMPOSED BY LAW, INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
9. Insurance. Consultant represents that It now carries, and will continue to carry: (i) workers' compensation insurance in accordance with the
laws of the states having jurisdiction over Consultant's employees who are engaged in the Services, and employer's lIablllty insurance
($1,000,000); (ii) commercial generalllabllily Insurance ($1,000,000 occ I $2,000,000 agg); (iii) automobile liability Insurance ($1,000,0006.1. and
P.D. combined single limit); and (iv) professional liability insurance ($1,000,000 claim I agg). Certlflcates of Insurance will be provided upon
request. Client and Consultant shall waive subrogation against the other party on all general liability and property coverage.
Agreement Reference Number (Terracon Proposal or Project Number):94081124
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10. CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. NEITHER PARTY SHAll BE LIABLE TO THE OTHER FOR lOSS OF PROFITS OR REVENUE; lOSS
OF USE OR OPPORTUNITY; lOSS OF GOOD Will; COST OF SUBSTITUTE FACiliTIES, GOODS, OR SERVICES; COST OF CAPITAL;
OR FOR ANY SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, INDIRECT, PUNITIVE, OR EXEMPLARY DAMAGES.
11. Dispute Resolution. Client shall not be entitled to assert a Claim against Consultant based on any theory of professional negligence unless
and until Client has obtained the written opinion from a registered, independent, and reputable engineer, architect, or geologist that Consultant
has violated the standard of care applicable to Consultant's performance of the Services. Client shall provide this opinion to Consultant and the
parties shall endeavor to resolve the dispute within 30 days, after which Client may pursue its remedies at law. This Agreement shall be governed
by and construed according to Kansas law.
12. Subsurface Explorations. Subsurface conditions throughout the site may vary from those depicted on logs of discrete borings, test pits, or
other exploratory services. Client understands Consultant's layout of boring and test locations is approximate and that Consultant may deviate a
reasonable distance from those locations. Consultant will take reasonable precautions to reduce damage to the site when performing Services;
however, Client accepts that invasive services such as drilling or sampling may damage or alter the site. Site restoration is not provided unless
specifically included In the Services.
13. Testing and Observations. Client understands that testing and observation are discrete sampling procedures, and that such procedures
indicate conditions only at the depths, locations, and times the procedures were performed. Consultant will provide test results and opinions
based on tests and field observations only for the work tested. Client understands that testing and observation are not continuous or exhaustive,
and are conducted to reduce - not eliminate - project risk. Client agrees to the level or amount of testing performed and the associated risk. Client
is responsible (even if delegated to contractor) for notifying and scheduling Consultant so Consultant can perform these Services. Consultant
shall not be responsible for the quality and completeness of contractor's work or their adherence to the project documents, and Consultant's
performance of testing and observation services shall not relieve contractor In any way from its responsibility for defects discovered in Its work, or
create a warranty or guarantee. Consultant will not supervise or direct the work performed by contractor or its subcontractors and is not
responsible for their means and methods.
14. Sample Disposition, Affected Materials, and Indemnity. Samples are consumed in testing or disposed of upon completion of tests
(unless stated otherwise In the Services). Client shall furnish or cause to be furnished to Consultant all documents and information known or
available to Client that relate to the identity, location, quantity, nature, or characteristic of any hazardous waste, toxic, radioactive, or
contaminated materials ("Affected Materials.) at or near the site, and shall immediately transmit new, updated, or revised information as it
becomes available. Client agrees that Consultant is not responsible for the d!spositlon of Affected Material unless specifically provided in the
Services, and that Client is responsible for directing such disposition. In the event that test samples obtained during the performance of Services
(i) contain substances hazardous to heelth, safety, or the environment, or (Ii) equipment used during the Services cannot reasonably be
decontaminated, Client shall sign documentation (if necessary) required to ensure the equipment andfor samples are transported and disposed of
properly, and agrees to pay Consultant the fair market value of this equipment and reasonable disposal costs. In no event shall Consultant be
required to sign a hazardous waste manifest or take title to any Affected Materials. Client shall have the obligation to make all spill or release
notifications to appropriate governmental agencies. The Client agrees that Consultant neither created nor contributed to the creation or existence of
any Affected Materials conditions at the site. Accordingly, Client waives any claim against Consultant and agrees to Indemnify and save Consultant, its
agents, employees, and related companies harmless from any claim, liability or defense cost, including attorney and expert fees, for injury or loss
sustained by any party from such exposures allegedly arising out of Consultant's non-negligent performance of services hereunder, or for any claims
against Consultant as a generator, disposer, or arranger of Affected Materials under federal, state, or local law or ordinance.
15. Ownership of Documents. Work product, such as reports, logs, data, notes, or calculations, prepared by Consultant shall remain
Consultant's property. Proprietary concepts, systems, and Ideas developed during performance of the Se'Mces shall remain the sole property of
Consultant. Files shall be maintained in general accordance with Consultant's document retention policies and practices.
16. Utilities. Client shall provide the location and/or arrange for the marking of private utilities and subterranean structures. Consultant shall take
reasonable precautions to avoid damage or injury to subterranean structures or utilities. Consultant shall not be responsible for damage to
subterranean structures or utilities that are not called to Consultant's attention, are not correctly marked, including by a utility locate service, or
are incorrectly shown on the plans furnished to Consultant.
17. Site Access and Safety. Client shall secure all necessary site related approvals, permits, licenses, and consents necessary to commence
and complete the Services and will execute any necessary site access agreement. Consultant will be responsible for supervision and site safety
measures for its own employees, but shall not be responsible for the supervision or health and safety precautions for any other parties, including
Cilent, Client's contractors, subcontractors, or other parties present at the site.
18. Termination. Either party may terminate this Agreement or the Services upon written notice to the other. In such case, Consultant shall be paid
costs incurred a fees earne to the date of termination plus reasonable costs of closing the project.
Consultant: T
By: Date: 4/15/2008
Nameffitle:
Address: 8901 Carpenter
Dallas, Texas 75247
Phone: 214.630.1010 Fax: 214.630.7070
Client:
By:
NamefTi
Address: 255 East Par
Coppell, Texas 75019
Phone: 972.304-3681
Fax: 972.304-3570
Agreement Reference Number (Terracon Proposal or Project Number):94081124
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