Common use of Project Understanding Clause in Contracts

Project Understanding. This project consists of complete and selective demolition of the existing Wastewater Treatment Plant's Biotower, Maintenance Building, and Chlorine Contact Tank. Based on our review of the approved plans and specifications, as well as our brief conversation, we understand that construction inspection and testing services will be required during construction. Construction Activity Earthwork Related Services Estimated Costs $6,170.20 Compaction Testing for Asphalt Concrete Pavements $2,041.40 Special Inspection and Testing of Lightweight Cellular Concrete and Civil Site Concrete Special Inspection of Structural Wood $6,451.20 $498.20 Special Inspection of Post Installed Anchors $1,236.40 TOTAL $16,397.40 Building Confidence from the Ground Up ▇▇▇.▇▇▇▇▇▇▇-▇▇▇.▇▇▇ ▇▇▇.▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇.▇▇▇ We propose to perform the previously described services on a time and materials (hourly or test rate) basis, unless noted, in accordance with the Schedule of Fees. Our estimate may vary due to circumstances that may develop during the course of the work or due to extended construction duration. If a change in the scope of work becomes necessary due to unforeseen conditions, which will increase the charges, we will obtain your authorization. In-Place Density Tech - Soils 40 HR $105.00 $4,200.00 Field Technician - Sample Pick Up 4 HR $100.00 $400.00 Project Manager 4 HR $140.00 $560.00 Administrative 4 HR $80.00 $320.00 Moisture Density (▇▇▇▇▇▇▇) w/ Sieve 1 EA $290.00 $290.00 Sand Equivalent 1 EA $100.00 $100.00 Percent Fracture 1 EA $100.00 $100.00 Trip Charge 11 EA $18.20 $200.20 Subtotal: $6,170.20 In-Place Density Tech - Asphalt 8 HR $105.00 $840.00 Field Technician - Sample Pick Up 3 HR $100.00 $300.00 Project Manager 2 HR $140.00 $280.00 Administrative 2 HR $80.00 $160.00 Asphalt Content & Gradation (Ignition) 1 EA $305.00 $305.00 Maximum Specific Gravity (Rice Density) 1 EA $120.00 $120.00 Trip Charge 2 EA $18.20 $36.40 Subtotal: $2,041.40 Concrete Inspector 32 HR $95.00 $3,040.00 Field Technician - Sample Pick Up 8 HR $100.00 $800.00 Project Manager 4 HR $140.00 $560.00 Administrative 2 HR $80.00 $160.00 Compressive Strength - Concrete 40 EA $40.00 $1,600.00 Trip Charge 16 EA $18.20 $291.20 Subtotal: $6,451.20 Structural Wood Inspector 4 HR $100.00 $400.00 Administrative 1 HR $80.00 $80.00 Trip Charge 1 EA $18.20 $18.20 Subtotal: $498.20 Post-Installed Anchors Inspector 8 HR $95.00 $760.00 Project Manager 2 HR $140.00 $280.00 Administrative 2 HR $80.00 $160.00 Trip Charge 2 EA $18.20 $36.40 SCOPE OF WORK Subtotal: $1,236.40 A detailed description of the tasks required to complete this scope of work is detailed herein. We will provide written reports of the field and laboratory tests at the completion of each task. Testing: In-place density testing will be performed with the nuclear gauge to verify that the minimum compaction requirements are attained at frequencies specified by the contract documents. Laboratory Testing: Laboratory analysis of soils/aggregate to be utilized during construction will be performed to verify conformance to the project specifications. This may include sampling and testing prior to materials being imported to the project site, if requested. Testing: In-place density testing will be performed with the nuclear gauge to verify that the minimum compaction requirements are attained at frequencies specified by the contract documents. These services will also include monitoring of asphalt temperatures and rolling procedures. Laboratory Testing: Laboratory analysis of asphalt to be utilized during construction will be performed to verify conformance to the project specifications. This may include sampling and testing of the asphalt from the batch plant. Our inspector will provide continuous inspection during the placement of lightweight cellular concrete to verify mix design conformance and provide unit weight testing as required by the project specifications. Our inspector will sample fresh concrete placed within Civil areas and obtain samples for strength testing, perform slump and air entrainment tests and monitor the temperature of the concrete. A set of test cylinders will be made at frequencies specified within the contract documents, for each class of concrete placed each day. Strength test cylinders will be cured in our laboratory until they are tested at ages specified within the project specifications. Copies of the results of all compression tests will be provided upon completion of the test.

Project Understanding. This We understand that the project consists of complete and selective demolition will consist of the existing Wastewater Treatment Plant's Biotowerinstallation of the inductive charging stations, Maintenance Buildingincluding associated infrastructure, at the College Station, Eclipse Mill, and Chlorine Contact TankSeaway Transit Center stations. Based on our review of the approved provided plans and specifications, as well as our brief conversation, specifications we understand that construction inspection and testing services will be required. Therefore, we have prepared this proposal to outline the scope of work required during constructionto provide earthwork-related, concrete-related, and asphalt-related services, in accordance with the project requirements. Construction Activity Earthwork Related Services Estimated Costs $6,170.20 Compaction Testing for Asphalt Concrete Pavements $2,041.40 Special Inspection The prices, terms, and Testing conditions are in accordance with the City of Lightweight Cellular Concrete and Civil Site Concrete Special Inspection of Structural Wood $6,451.20 $498.20 Special Inspection of Post Installed Anchors $1,236.40 TOTAL $16,397.40 Building Confidence from the Ground Up ▇▇▇.▇▇▇▇▇▇▇-▇▇▇.▇▇’▇ ▇▇▇.▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇.▇▇▇ We propose to perform the previously described services and GeoTest’s Professional Services Agreement signed on a time January 1, 2023. Earthwork Related Services $16,636.00 Compaction Testing for Asphalt $11,159.00 Inspection and materials (hourly or test rate) basis, unless noted, in accordance with the Schedule Testing of Fees. Concrete Construction $16,880.00 Inspection of Post Installed Anchors $5,246.00 Our estimate may vary due to circumstances that may develop during the course of the work or due to extended construction duration. If a change in This budget is not to exceed the scope of work becomes necessary due to unforeseen conditions, which above total amount for estimated costs - services will increase the charges, we will obtain your authorizationexpire on 12/31/2025. Item Quantity Unit Unit Price Total In-Place Density Tech - Soils 40 90 HR $105.00 95.00 $4,200.00 Field Technician - Sample Pick Up 4 8,550.00 Project Manager 20 HR $100.00 125.00 $400.00 Project Manager 4 HR $140.00 $560.00 Administrative 4 HR $80.00 $320.00 2,500.00 Moisture Density Relationship (▇▇▇▇▇▇▇) w/ Sieve 1 - Report 8 EA $290.00 285.00 $290.00 2,280.00 Sand Equivalent 1 - Report 2 EA $100.00 95.00 $100.00 190.00 Percent Fracture 1 - Report 2 EA $100.00 95.00 $100.00 190.00 Trip Charge 11 26 EA $18.20 26.00 $200.20 676.00 Subtotal: $6,170.20 16,636.00 Item Quantity Unit Unit Price Total In-Place Density Tech - Asphalt 8 54 HR $105.00 95.00 $840.00 Field Technician - Sample Pick Up 3 5,130.00 Project Manager 12 HR $100.00 125.00 $300.00 Project Manager 2 HR $140.00 $280.00 Administrative 2 HR $80.00 $160.00 1,500.00 Asphalt Content & Gradation (Ignition) 1 7 EA $305.00 300.00 $305.00 2,100.00 Maximum Specific Gravity (Rice Density) 1 - Report 7 EA $120.00 115.00 $120.00 805.00 Trip Charge 2 14 EA $18.20 26.00 $36.40 364.00 Subtotal: $2,041.40 11,159.00 Item Quantity Unit Unit Price Total Concrete Inspector 32 90 HR $95.00 90.00 $3,040.00 Field Technician - Sample Pick Up 8 8,100.00 Project Manager 20 HR $100.00 125.00 $800.00 Project Manager 4 HR $140.00 $560.00 Administrative 2 HR $80.00 $160.00 2,500.00 Compressive Strength - Concrete 40 - Report 80 EA $40.00 35.00 $1,600.00 2,800.00 Trip Charge 16 30 EA $18.20 26.00 $291.20 780.00 Subtotal: $6,451.20 Structural Wood Inspector 4 HR $100.00 $400.00 Administrative 1 HR $80.00 $80.00 Trip Charge 1 EA $18.20 $18.20 Subtotal: $498.20 16,880.00 Item Quantity Unit Unit Price Total Post-Installed Anchors Inspector 44 HR $90.00 $3,960.00 Trip Charge 11 EA $26.00 $286.00 Project Manager 8 HR $95.00 125.00 $760.00 Project Manager 2 HR $140.00 $280.00 Administrative 2 HR $80.00 $160.00 Trip Charge 2 EA $18.20 $36.40 SCOPE OF WORK 1,000.00 Subtotal: $1,236.40 5,246.00 Our proposed scope of work will consist of earthwork related services, compaction testing of asphalt, inspection and testing of concrete construction, and inspection of post-installed anchors. A detailed description of the tasks required to complete this scope of work is and an estimate of the costs associated with our work are detailed herein. We Field Testing and Inspection: Our services will provide written reports consist of the field performing in place density tests on trench backfill, road base, and laboratory tests wall backfill materials at locations as directed by your representative. Samples of aggregate and structural fill materials will be obtained at the completion of each tasksource unless otherwise directed. TestingTesting Methodology: In-In place density testing will be performed in accordance with the nuclear gauge to verify that the minimum compaction requirements are attained at frequencies specified by the contract documentsmethod AASHTO T 310. Laboratory Testing: Laboratory determination of soils maximum density and the relationship between molding water content and dry unit weight of soils (compaction curve) will be determined in accordance with ASTM D1557/D4718 test methods as specified by project documents. As required by project documents, particle size analysis of soils/aggregate to be utilized during construction soils will be performed to verify conformance to the project specificationsin accordance with AASHTO T27/T11 test methods. This may include sampling Additionally, sand equivalent and percent fracture testing prior to materials being imported to the project site, if requested. Testing: In-place density testing of aggregate will be performed in accordance with the nuclear gauge to verify that the minimum compaction requirements are attained at frequencies specified by the contract documents. These services will also include monitoring of asphalt temperatures AASHTO T176 and rolling procedures. Laboratory Testing: Laboratory analysis of asphalt to be utilized during construction will be performed to verify conformance to the project specifications. This may include sampling and testing of the asphalt from the batch plant. Our inspector will provide continuous inspection during the placement of lightweight cellular concrete to verify mix design conformance and provide unit weight testing as required by the project specifications. Our inspector will sample fresh concrete placed within Civil areas and obtain samples for strength testing, perform slump and air entrainment tests and monitor the temperature of the concrete. A set of test cylinders will be made at frequencies specified within the contract documents, for each class of concrete placed each day. Strength test cylinders will be cured in our laboratory until they are tested at ages specified within the project specifications. Copies of the results of all compression tests will be provided upon completion of the testAASHTO T335.