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RATIFICATION OF AMENDMENT N0.1 TO AGREEMENT FOR
GEOTECHNICAL, MATERIALS TESTING AND SPECIAL INSPECTION SERVICES
FOR COLE LIBRARY PROJECT SERVICES
CONSTRUCTION TESTING & ENGINEERING, INC.
Ratifica ion of Amendment No.1 is entered into as of the J.).d-b day of
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ratifying the mendment of the agreement dated November 5, 2015 (the "Agreement") by and
between the City of Carlsbad, a municipal corporation, ("City"), and Construction Testing &
Engineering, Inc. (CTE), a California corporation ("Contractor") (collectively, the "Parties") for
geotechnical, materials testing and special inspection services for Cole Library Project Services.
RECITALS
A. The Parties desire to alter the scope of work of the Agreement to add services for
materials testing and special inspection for Cole Library Project Services; and
B. The Parties have negotiated and agreed to a supplemental scope of work and fee
schedule which is attached to and incorporated in this reference as Exhibit "A" Scope of Services
and Fee; and
C. The Parties desire to ratify any amended scope of work already performed by the
Contractor without the benefit of this Amendment.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of these recitals and the mutual covenants
contained herein, City and Contractor agree as follows:
1. The retroactive amendment of the Agreement is ratified.
2. In addition to those services contained in the Agreement, as may have been
amended from time to time, Contractor has provided, or will provide, those services described in
Exhibit "A".
3. City will pay Contractor for all work associated with those services described in
Exhibit "A" on a time and materials basis not-to-exceed eighteen thousand nine hundred seventy
dollars ($18,970). Contractor will provide City, on a monthly basis, copies of invoices sufficiently
detailed to include hours performed, hourly rates, and related activities and costs for approval by
City.
4. Contractor completed all work described in Exhibit "A" prior to March 31, 2016.
5. All other provisions of the Agreement, as may have been amended from time to
time, will remain in full force and effect.
6. All requisite insurance policies to be maintained by the Contractor pursuant to the
Agreement, as may have been amended from time to time, will include coverage for this
Amendment.
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7. The individuals executing this Amendment and the instruments referenced in it on
behalf of Contractor each represent and warrant that they have the legal power, right and actual
authority to bind Contractor to the terms and conditions of this Amendment.
CONTRACTOR
CONSTRUCTION TESTING &
ENGINEERING, INC. (CTE),
a Califor · c oration
By: I I '
By:
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Thomas Gaeta I President
(s1gn here)
Jay Lynch I Secretary
(print name/title)
CITY OF CARLSBAD, a municipal
corporation of the State of California
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BARBARA ENGLESON
City Clerk
If required by City, proper notarial acknowledgment of execution by contractor must be attached.
If a corporation, Agreement must be signed by one corporate officer from each of the following
two groups.
Group A
Chairman,
President, or
Vice-President
Group B
Secretary,
Assistant Secretary,
CFO or Assistant Treasurer
Otherwise, the corporation must attach a resolution certified by the secretary or assistant
secretary under corporate seal empowering the officer(s) signing to bind the corporation.
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
CELIA A. BREWER, City Attorney
By: c;_/,-e;: LC.a.--1..--c::::;
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EXHIBIT "A"
SCOPE OF SERVICES
Date of Description Total Hours Cost per Hour Total Amount
Service
10/23/2015 Reinforced Concrete 7.00 $85.00 $595.00
Inspection
10/27/2015 Shop Welding Inspection 8.00 $85.00 $680.00
10/27/2015 Soil Technician 3.00 $87.00 $261.00
10/28/2015 Reinforced Concrete 5.00 $85.00 $425.00
Inspection
10/28/2015 Shop Welding Inspection 8.00 $85.00 $680.00
10/28/2015 Over Time Shop Welding 2.00 $127.50 $255.00
Inspection
10/29/2015 Non Destructive 7.00 $90.00 $630.00
Testing Inspection
10/29/2015 Shop Welding Inspection 8.00 $85.00 $680.00
10/29/2015 Ov'er Time Shop Welding 2.00 $127.50 $255.00
Inspection
10/30/2015 Non Destructive Testing 5.00 $90.00 $450.00
Inspection
10/30/2015 Senior Engineer Ftg Rev 1.00 $110.00 $110.00
and Cert
10/30/2015 Shop Welding Inspection 8.00 $85.00 $680.00
10/30/2015 Over Time Shop Welding 2.00 $127.50 $255.00
Inspection
10/31/2015 Over Time, Non 4.00 $135.00 $540.00
Destructive Testing
Inspection
10/31/2015 Over Time Shop Welding 10.00 $127.50 $1,275.00
Inspection
11/1/2015 Shop Welding Inspection 8.00 $85.00 $680.00
11/3/2015 Field Welding 6.00 $85.00 $510.00
11/4/2015 Field Welding 8.00 $85.00 $680.00
11/4/2015 Over Time Field Welding 1.50 $127.50 $191.25
11/5/2015 Field Welding 8.00 $85.00 $680.00
11/5/2015 Over Time Field Welding 1.00 $127.50 $127.50
11/6/2015 Field Welding 8.00 $85.00 $680.00
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1117/2015 Over Time Field Welding 8.00 $127.50 $1,020.00
1117/2015 Over Time Non Destructive 8.00 $135.00 $1,080.00
Testing Inspection
11/9/2015 Field Welding 8.00 $85.00 $680.00
11/10/2015 Field Welding 8.00 $85.00 $680.00
11/10/2015 Non Destructive Testing 8.00 $90.00 $720.00
Inspection
1/16/2016 Over Time Field Welding 6.00 $127.50 $765.00
1/18/2016 Non Destructive Testing 4.00 $90.00 $360.00
Inspection
1/20/2016 Field Welding 5.00 $85.00 $425.00
1/29/2016 Torque Test 4.00 $85.00 $340.00
1/30/2016 Senior Engineer Final Cert 2.00 $110.00 $220.00
2/1/2016 Torque Test 5.00 $85.00 $425.00
2/2/2016 Torque Test 3.00 $85.00 $255.00
3/31/2016 Project Engineer Review 2.00 $100.00 $200.00
Dailies, Foundation
Certification Letter
Sample Pick-up 4.00 $40.00 $160.00
LAB: Compression 16.00 $20.00 $320.00
Concrete
TOTAL: $18,969.75
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AGREEMENT FOR GEOTECHNICAL, MATERIALS TESTING AND
SPECIAL INSPECTION SERVICES FOR COLE LIBRARY PROJECT SERVICES
CONSTRUCTION TESTING & ENGINEERING, INC. (CTE)
. /THIS AGREEMENT is made and entered into as of the . day of
/y/^//M\/6 e/^ 2015, by and between the CITY OF CARLSBAD, a municipal
corporation, ("City"), and CONSTRUCTION TESTING & ENGINEERING, INC., (CTE), a
California corporation, ("Contractor").
RECITALS
A. City requires the professional services of a materials testing firm that is
experienced in Geotechnical, Materials Testing, and Special Inspection.
B. Contractor has the necessary experience in providing professional services and
advice related to Geotechnical, Materials Testing, and Special Inspection.
C. Contractor has submitted a proposal to City and has affirmed its willingness and
ability to perform such work.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of these recitals and the mutual covenants
contained herein. City and Contractor agree as follows:
1. SCOPE OF WORK
City retains Contractor to perform, and Contractor agrees to render, those services (the
"Services") that are defined in attached Exhibit "A", which is incorporated by this reference in
accordance with this Agreement's terms and conditions.
2. STANDARD OF PERFORMANCE
While performing the Services, Contractor will exercise the reasonable professional care and skill
customarily exercised by reputable members of Contractor's profession practicing in the
Metropolitan Southern California Area, and will use reasonable diligence and best judgment while
exercising its professional skill and expertise.
3. TERM
The term of this Agreement will be effective for a period of one (1) year from the date first above
written.
4. TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE
Time is of the essence for each and every provision of this Agreement.
5. COMPENSATION
The total fee payable for the Services to be performed during the initial Agreement term will be
twenty two thousand dollars ($22,000). No other compensation for the Services will be allowed
except for items covered by subsequent amendments to this Agreement. The City reserves the
right to withhold a ten percent (10%) retention until City has accepted the work and/or Services
specified in Exhibit "A".
Incrementai payments, if applicable, should be made as outlined in attached Exhibit "A".
6. STATUS OF CONTRACTOR
Contractor will perform the Services in Contractor's own way as an independent contractor and
in pursuit of Contractor's independent calling, and not as an employee of City. Contractor will be
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under control of Cify only as to the result to be accomplished, but will consult with City as
necessary. The persons used by Contractor to provide services under this Agreement will not be
considered employees of City for any purposes.
The payment made to Contractor pursuant to the Agreement will be the full and complete
compensation to which Contractor is entitled. City will not make any federal or state tax
withholdings on behalf of Contractor or its agents, employees or subcontractors. City will not be
required to pay any workers' compensation insurance or unemployment contributions on behalf
of Contractor or its employees or subcontractors. Contractor agrees to indemnify City within thirty
(30) days for any tax, retirement contribution, social security, overtime payment, unemployment
payment or workers' compensation payment which City may be required to make on behalf of
Contractor or any agent, employee, or subcontractor of Contractor for work done under this
Agreement. At the City's election. City may deduct the indemnification amount from any balance
owing to Contractor.
7. SUBCONTRACTING
Contractor will not subcontract any portion of the Services without prior written approval of City.
If Contractor subcontracts any of the Services, Contractor will be fully responsible to Cify for the
acts and omissions of Contractor's subcontractor and of the persons either directiy or indirectly
employed by the subcontractor, as Contractor is for the acts and omissions of persons directly
employed by Contractor. Nothing contained in this Agreement will create any contractual
relationship between any subcontractor of Contractor and City. Contractor will be responsible for
payment of subcontractors. Contractor will bind every subcontractor and every subcontractor of
a subcontractor by the terms ofthis Agreement applicable to Contractor's work unless specifically
noted to the contrary in the subcontract and approved in writing by City.
8. OTHER CONTRACTORS
The City reserves the right to employ other Contractors in connection with the Services.
9. INDEMNIFICATION
Contractor agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the City and its officers, officials, employees
and volunteers from and against all claims, damages, losses and expenses including attorneys
fees arising out of the performance of the work described herein caused by any negligence,
recklessness, or willful misconduct of the Contractor, any subcontractor, anyone directiy or
indirectly employed by any of them or anyone for whose acts any of them may be liable.
The parties expressly agree that any payment, attorney's fee, costs or expense City incurs or
makes to or on behalf of an injured employee under the City's self-administered workers'
compensation is included as a loss, expense or cost for the purposes ofthis section, and that this
section will survive the expiration or early termination ofthis Agreement.
10. INSURANCE
Contractor will obtain and maintain for the duration of the Agreement and any and all
amendments, insurance against claims for injuries to persons or damage to property which may
arise out of or in connection with performance of the services by Contractor or Contractor's
agents, representatives, employees or subcontractors. The insurance will be obtained from an
insurance carrier admitted and authorized to do business in the State of California. The insurance
carrier is required to have a current Besfs Key Rating of not less than "A-:VH"; OR with a surplus
line insurer on the State of California's List of Approved Surplus Line Insurers (LASLI) with a
rating in the latest Besfs Key Rating Guide of at least "A:X"; OR an alien non-admitted insurer
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listed by the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) latest quarteriy listings
report.
10.1 Coveraqe and Limits.
Contractor will maintain the types of coverage and minimum limits indicated below, unless the
Risk Manager or City Manager approves a lower amount These minimum amounts of coverage
will not constitute any limitations or cap on Contractor's indemnification obligations under this
Agreement. City, its officers, agents and employees make no representation that the limits of the
insurance specified to be carried by Contractor pursuant to this Agreement are adequate to
protect Contractor. If Contractor believes that any required insurance coverage is inadequate.
Contractor will obtain such additional insurance coverage, as Contractor deems adequate, at
Contractor's sole expense. The full limits available to the named insured shall also be available
and applicable to the City as an additional insured.
10.1.1 Commercial General Liabilitv Insurance. $2,000,000 combined single-limit per
occurrence for bodily injury, personal injury and property damage. Ifthe submitted policies contain
aggregate limits, general aggregate limits will apply separately to the work under this Agreement
or the general aggregate will be twice the required per occurrence limit.
10.1.2 Automobile Liabilitv. (if the use of an automobile is involved for Contractor's work
for Cify). $1,000,000 combined single-limit per accident for bodily injury and property damage.
10.1.3 Workers' Compensation and Emolover's Liabilitv. Workers' Compensation limits
as required by the California Labor Code. Workers' Compensation will not be required if
Contractor has no employees and provides, to City's satisfaction, a declaration stating this.
10.1.4 Professional Liabilitv. Errors and omissions liability appropriate to Contractor's
profession with limits of not less than $1,000,000 per claim. Coverage must be maintained for a
period of five years following the date of completion of the work.
10.2 Additional Provisions. Contractor will ensure that the policies of insurance required under
this Agreement contain, or are endorsed to contain, the following provisions:
10.2.1 The City will be named as an additional insured on Commercial General Liability
which shall provide primary coverage to the City.
10.2.2 Contractor will obtain occurrence coverage, excluding Professional Liability, which
will be written as claims-made coverage.
10.2.3 This insurance will be in force during the life ofthe Agreement and any extensions
of it and will not be canceled without thirty (30) days prior written notice to City sent by certified
mail pursuant to the Notice provisions ofthis AgreemenL
10.3 Providing Certificates of Insurance and Endorsements. Prior to Cify's execution of this
Agreement, Contractor will furnish certificates of insurance and endorsements to City.
10.4 Failure to Maintain Coveraae. If Contractor fails to maintain any of these insurance
coverages, then City will have the option to declare Contractor in breach, or may purchase
replacement insurance or pay the premiums that are due on existing policies in orderto maintain
the required coverages. Contractor is responsible for any payments made by City to obtain or
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maintain insurance and City may collect these payments from Contractor or deduct the amount
paid from any sums due Contractor under this Agreement.
10.5 Submission of Insurance Policies. City reserves the right to require, at any time, complete
and certified copies of any or all required insurance policies and endorsements.
11. BUSINESS LICENSE
Contractor will obtain and maintain a City of Carlsbad Business License for the term of the
Agreement, as may be amended from time-to-time.
12. ACCOUNTING RECORDS
Contractor will maintain complete and accurate records with respect to costs incurred under this
Agreement. All records will be cleariy identifiable. Contractor will allow a representative of City
during normal business hours to examine, audit, and make transcripts or copies of records and
any other documents created pursuant to this Agreement. Contractor will allow inspection of all
work, data, documents, proceedings, and activities related to the Agreement for a period ofthree
(3) years from the date of final payment under this Agreement.
13. OWNERSHIP OF DOCUMENTS
All work product produced by Contractor or its agents, employees, and subcontractors pursuant
to this Agreement is the property of City. In the event this Agreement is terminated, all work
product produced by Contractor or its agents, employees and subcontractors pursuant to this
Agreement will be delivered at once to City. Contractor will have the right to make one (1) copy
of the work product for Contractor's records.
14. COPYRIGHTS
Contractor agrees that all copyrights that arise from the services will be vested in City and
Contractor relinquishes all claims to the copyrights in favor of Cify.
15. NOTICES
The name ofthe persons who are authorized to give written notice or to receive written notice on
behalf of City and on behalf of Contractor under this Agreement.
For Citv For Contractor
Name Jesse Zunke Name Dan Math
Title Municipal Project Manager Title Vice President/Principal Engineer
Department Public Works Address 1441 Montiel Rd. Ste 115
City of Carlsbad Escondido, Ca 92026
Address 405 Oak Ave. Phone No. 760-746-4955
Carisbad, Ca 92008 Email blaine(gcte-inc.net
Phone No. 760-434-2992
Each party will notify the other immediately of any changes of address that would require any
notice or delivery to be directed to another address.
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16. CONFLICT OF INTEREST
Contractor shall file a Conflict of Interest Statement with the City Clerk in accordance with the
requirements of the City of Carisbad Conflict of Interest Code. The Contractor shall report
investments or interests in all four categories.
17. GENERAL COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS
Contractor will keep fully informed of federal, state and local laws and ordinances and regulations
which in any manner affect those employed by Contractor, or in any way affect the performance
of the Services by Contractor. Contractor will at all times observe and comply with these laws,
ordinances, and regulations and will be responsible for the compliance of Contractor's services
with all applicable laws, ordinances and regulations.
Contractor will be aware of the requirements of the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986
and will comply with those requirements, including, but not limited to, verifying the eligibility for
employment of all agents, employees, subcontractors and consultants whose sen/ices are
required by this Agreement.
18. DISCRIMINATION AND HARASSMENT PROHIBITED
Contractor will complywith all applicable local, state and federal laws and regulations prohibiting
discrimination and harassmenL
19. DISPUTE RESOLUTION
If a dispute should arise regarding the performance of the Services the following procedure will
be used to resolve any questions of fact or interpretation not othenwise settled by agreement
between the parties. Representatives of Contractor or City will reduce such questions, and their
respective views, to writing. A copy of such documented dispute will be fonwarded to both parties
involved along with recommended methods of resolution, which would be of benefit to both
parties. The representative receiving the letter will reply to the letter along with a recommended
method of resolution within ten (10) business days. Ifthe resolution thus obtained is unsatisfactory
to the aggrieved party, a letter outlining the disputes will be fonwarded to the Cify Manager. The
City Manager will consider the facts and solutions recommended by each parfy and may then opt
to direct a solution to the problem. In such cases, the action of the City Manager will be binding
upon the parties involved, although nothing in this procedure will prohibit the parties from seeking
remedies available to them at law.
20. TERMINATION
In the event of the Contractor's failure to prosecute, deliver, or perform the Services, City may
terminate this Agreement for nonperformance by notifying Contractor by certified mail of the
termination. If City decides to abandon or indefinitely postpone the work or services contemplated
by this Agreement, City may terminate this Agreement upon written notice to Contractor. Upon
notification of termination. Contractor has five (5) business days to deliver any documents owned
by City and all work in progress to City address contained in this Agreement. City will make a
determination of fact based upon the work product delivered to City and ofthe percentage ofwork
that Contractor has performed which is usable and of worth to City in having the Agreement
completed. Based upon that finding City will determine the final payment ofthe Agreement.
Either party upon tendering thirty (30) days written notice to the other party may terminate this
Agreement. In this event and upon request of City, Contractor will assemble the work product and
put it in order for proper filing and closing and deliver it to City. Contractor will be paid for work
performed to the termination date; however, the total will not exceed the lump sum fee payable
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under this Agreement. City will make the final determination as to the portions of tasks completed
and the compensation to be made.
21. COVENANTS AGAINST CONTINGENT FEES
Contractor warrants that Contractor has not employed or retained any company or person, other
than a bona fide employee working for Contractor, to solicit or secure this Agreement, and that
Contractor has not paid or agreed to pay any company or person, other than a bona fide
employee, any fee, commission, percentage, brokerage fee, gift, or any other consideration
contingent upon, or resulting from, the award or making ofthis Agreement. For breach or violation
of this warranty. City will havethe right to annul this Agreement without liability, or, in its discretion,
to deduct from the Agreement price or consideration, or othenwise recover, the full amount ofthe
fee, commission, percentage, brokerage fees, gift, or contingent fee.
22. CLAIMS AND LAWSUITS
By signing this Agreement, Contractor agrees that any Agreement claim submitted to City must
be asserted as part ofthe Agreement process as set forth in this Agreement and not in anticipation
of litigation or in conjunction with litigation. Contractor acknowledges that if a false claim is
submitted to City, it may be considered fraud and Contractor may be subject to criminal
prosecution. Contractor acknowledges that California Government Code sections 12650 etseq.,
the False Claims Act applies to this Agreement and, provides for civil penalties where a person
knowingly submits a false claim to a public entity. These provisions include false claims made
with deliberate ignorance ofthe false information or in reckless disregard ofthe truth or falsity of
information. If City seeks to recover penalties pursuant to the False Claims Act, it is entitied to
recover its litigation costs, including attorney's fees. Contractor acknowledges that the filing of a
false claim may subject Contractor to an administrative debarment proceeding as the result of
which Contractor may be prevented to act as a Contractor on any public work or improvement for
a period of up to five (5) years. Contractor acknowledges debarment by another jurisdiction is
grounds for City to terminate this Agreement.
23. JURISDICTION AND VENUE
Any action at law or in equity brought by either of the parties for the purpose of enforcing a right
or rights provided for by this Agreement will be tried in a court of competent jurisdiction in the
County of San Diego, State of California, and the parties waive all provisions of law providing for
a change of venue in these proceedings to any other county.
24. SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS
It is mutually understood and agreed that this Agreement will be binding upon City and Contractor
and their respective successors. Neither this Agreement nor any part of it nor any monies due or
to become due under it may be assigned by Contractor without the prior consent of City, which
shall not be unreasonably withheld.
25. ENTIRE AGREEMENT
This Agreement, together with any other written document referred to or contemplated by it, along
with the purchase order for this Agreement and its provisions, embody the entire Agreement and
understanding between the parties relating to the subject matter of it. In case of conflict, the terms
ofthe Agreement supersede the purchase order. Neither this Agreement nor any of its provisions
may be amended, modified, waived or discharged except in a writing signed by both parties.
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26. AUTHORITY
The individuals executing this Agreement and the instruments referenced in it on behalf of
Contractor each represent and warrant that they have the legal power, right and actual authority
to bind Contractor to the terms and conditions of this Agreement.
CONTRACTOR
CONSTRUCTION TESTING &
ENGINEERING, INC., a California
corporation
Thomas Gaeto / President
(print name/title)
By:
(sign here)
odnoy Bolt€ff4V Secretary
(print name/title)
CITY OF CARLSBAD, a municipal
corporation of the State of California
By:
Patrick A. Thomas / Public Works Director
as authorized by the City Manager
If required by City, proper notarial acknowledgment of execution by contractor must be attached.
If a corporation. Agreement must be signed by one corporate officer from each of the following
two groups.
Group A
Chairman,
President, or
Vice-President
Group B
Secretary,
Assistant Secretary,
CFO or Assistant Treasurer
Otherwise, the corporation must attach a resolution certified by the secretary or assistant
secretary under corporate seal empowering the officer(s) signing to bind the corporation.
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
CELIA A. BREVVER, City Attorney
BY: .^_S^^^^^^L__
•Assistant City Attorney
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EXHIBIT "A"
SCOPE OF SERVICES
A. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
The successful Consultant will provide the City with construction inspection and testing
services consistent with established local and state law and guidelines. Under this
agreement, the selected Consultant will provide, but not be limited, to the following scope
of services:
• Review and understand project plans, specifications and construction schedule to
provide inspection, testing and full-time and/or part-time observations to complete the
project within schedule.
• Meet and confer with contractors and engineers/architects to coordinate construction
activities and inspection requirements to provide comprehensive construction
inspection and testing services as required by law.
• Provide equipment, vehicles, administrative and support staff to complete the
inspection and testing services in accordance to the project schedule which is subject
to change.
• Keep and submit concise daily logs, reports and testing results to contractor and/or
City representative for record keeping on a monthly basis.
• Obtain City representative approval for any extra work not included in the contract
documents.
• Submit monthly billing statements with invoices showing the original contract amount,
the up to date paid amount and the contract balance.
B. SCOPE OF SERVICES
In accordance with the contract documents and the California Building Code (CBC),
provide geotechnical, special inspection and materials testing services during the
earthwork operations, construction of the proposed structures, installation of the
underground utilities, and construction of the pavement sections. Anticipated scope of
services for this project to include, but not limited, to the following:
• Perform field observation and in-place density testing during earthwork operations.
• Periderm geologic/engineering field services to evaluate the suitability of foundation
excavations, temp cuts, cut slopes, and removal bottoms.
• Perform field observation and in-place density testing during utility trench backfill and
preparation of the pavement sections.
• Laboratory testing of the materials used for fill, backfill, and pavement construction.
The tests performed are anticipated to include Proctor density/optimum moisture
content with rock corrections, expansion potential, and R-value testing. Tests in
addition to these may be performed as appropriate.
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• Perform special inspection at the site of the reinforcing steel.
• Periderm special inspection at the site during placement of the structural concrete.
Sample the fresh material and measure its temperature, and slump, as well as cast
one set of four concrete cylinders for every 150 cubic yards placed, or fraction thereof
during a day's placement.
• Perform continuous special inspection during Shotcrete construction for swimming
pools and skate park. Inspections will include observation of reinforcing steel
placement prior to concrete placement, monitoring concrete placement, and sampling
ofthe fresh material and measure its temperature, and slump, as well as cast shotcrete
panels for every 50 cubic yards placed, or fraction thereof, during a day's placement.
• Obtain cores of fabricated shotcrete panels for compression testing.
• Perform special inspection of structural masonry construction. Fabricate mortar, grout
and prism specimens for laboratory testing at intervals specified by the CBC.
• As applicable, perform special inspection of structural steel erection by certified
inspector of field welding and high strength bolt installation. Inspections will be made
to confirm proper procedures and techniques (i.e. electrodes, pre-heat, fit-up, weld
sizes and quality, proper installation and torque of high-strength bolt9). Shop
fabrication will not need special inspection services.
• Perform inspection of anchor bolt and all-thread rod installations with epoxy by a
certified special inspector. Pull testing on installations will be performed when required
by applicable ER report (ICBO report).
• Laboratory testing for strength testing of concrete, shotcrete, mortar, grout
And prism samples.
• Provide as needed, project management and consultation including review of material
submittals, response to RFI's, and preparation of letter reports summarizing
observations and testing.
Other general information:
Geotechnical, special inspection and materials testing will be performed in accordance
with the CSC, American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) Standards, and
applicable building standards.
Grading operations will be performed in accordance with the recommendations
contained in the geotechnical evaluation report, civil and architectural technical plans,
and City standards.
Mass grading will performed over a three-month period with full time geotechnical
observation and testing services.
Fine grading, utility trench backfill, retaining wall backfill, subgrade preparation and
construction of the asphalt pavement sections. Geotechnical observation and testing
sen/ices are anticipated to be on a half-time ba6iS.
Shotcrete operations which will include inspection of reinforcing steel placement,
concrete placement by nozzle men, and fabrication of test specimen panels will be
performed as continuous inspection as specified by CSC Standards.
Masonry inspection will be performed on a continuous basis.
Concrete flatwork construction will be inspected on a periodic basis.
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C. PROJECT TESTING AND INSPECTION REQUIREMENTS
All testing and inspection will be in accordance with applicable codes and standards, and
requirements of the approved construction documents for the project.
REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS
The design and construction of building projects are required to conform to all applicable
Federal, State and Local regulations including, but not limited to, the California Code of
Regulations and the Americans with Disabilities Act.
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The following is based on Time and Materials for the Cole Library Project No. 4020.
Cole Library - Carlsbad
Proposed Materials Testing and Inspection Services:
PEM1320
Reinforced Concrete Inspection 40 hrs (g$85 $3,400
Concrete Batch Plant Inspection 16 hrs @$85 $1,360
Field Bolting Inspection: 16 hrs (g$85 $1,360
Epoxy Bolt/Dowel Inspection: 16 hrs (g$85 $1,360
Registered Special Inspector - Field Welding 28 hrs @$85 $2,380
Registered Special Inspector - Shop Welding 20 hrs (g$85 $1,700
Non-Destructive Testing Inspector - Field 8 hrs {g$90 $720
Non-Destructive Testing Inspector - Shop 6 hrs @$90 $540
(unless fabricated by approved shop)
Registered Special Inspector - Welding Hand Rail 4 hrs (@$85 $340
Shot-Pins Pull Out Testing: 12 hrs (g$85 $1,020
Ceiling Wire Hangar Pull Tests: 8 hrs (g$85 $680
Concrete Mix Design Review 2 each @$190 $380
Base Plate Grout Compression Testing 4 each (§$20 $80
Base Plate Grout Inspection 4 hrs (g$85 $340
Grout Mix Design Review 1 each (g$190 $190
Concrete Compression Tests 20 each {g$20 $400
A325 Bolt Tensile Testing 3 each (g$80 $240
A325 Bolt Hardness Testing 3 each (g$50 $150
Sample Pickup 4 each @$40 $160
Estimated Sub-Total Materials Testing and Inspection: $16,800
Proposed Geotechnical Testing Services:
Service Qty Unit Rate/Unit Total
Soils Technician (Compaction Test - Fine Grading, Over-Ex)20 hrs @$87 $1,740
Soils Technician (Compaction Test - Trench / Wall Backfill) 16 hrs @$87 $1,392
Soils Technician (Compaction Test - Aggregate Base) 8 hrs @$87 $696
Lab Maximum Density Test 2 each @$^Q0 $380
Expansion Index 1 each @$120 $120
Sieve Analysis 1 each (g$80 $80
Staff Engineering Services 4 hrs @$90 $360
Sr. Engineer Services 2 hrs (g$110 $220
Estimated Sub-Total Geotechnical Services: $4,988
Estimated Total Proposed Services: $21,788
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City Attorney Approved Version 4/1/15
Donna Heraty
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Sent:
To:
Cc:
Subject:
Dear Consultant:
Donna Heraty
Tuesday, November 10, 2015 11:56 AM
'blaine@cte-inc.net'
Shelley Collins; Rhonda Gasper-Heather; Janean Hawney
Form 700 -Conflict of Interest -It has been determined by the City Clerk's Office that
you are not required to file a Conflict of Interest Statement
Regarding your agreement with the City of Carlsbad for Geotechnical, Materials Testing and Special Inspection Services
for Cole Library Project Services-
If your agreement states: Contractor shall file a Conflict of Interest Statement with the City Clerk in accordance with the
requirements of the City of Carlsbad Conflict of Interest Code. The Contractor shall report investments or interest in all four
categories.
It has been determined by the City Clerk's Office that you are not required to file a Conflict of Interest Statement for this
agreement with the City of Carlsbad. A copy of this email will be added to your file memorializing this decision.
Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Kindest regards,
('city of
Carlsbad
Shelley Collins, CMC
Assistant City Clerk
City Clerk's Office
City of Carlsbad
1200 Carlsbad Village Drive
Carlsbad, CA 92008-1949
www .carlsbadca.gov
760-434-2917 I Shelley.Collins@carlsbadca.gov
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