Geotechnical Engineering. The services of a geotechnical engineering firm will be retained by the CONTRACTOR (see SC-06). A representative of the geotechnical engineer shall be present at the site to observe site grading, trenching and backfilling work, and other work, and to take field density tests. Also, the geotechnical engineer will perform laboratory testing of CONTRACTOR-submitted soils to determine their acceptability for use as base course, subbase and fill materials. The geotechnical engineer shall also perform compaction tests for embankments, subbase, base course and trench and structural backfill. The Geotechnical Engineer’s authority shall be as described in DHHL Construction General Conditions, Section 5.4 (March 2014). The CONTRACTOR shall request compaction tests a minimum of 48-hours in advance. Sufficient time shall be allotted to perform field and laboratory tests prior to the placement of material. Resultant delays shall be governed by Section 7.21 of the DHHL Construction General Conditions (March 2014). The CONTRACTOR shall be held responsible for the following geotechnical testing costs:
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