Contract - GEO-ETKA - 2010-12-13 AGREEMENT FOR SOILS ENGINEERING CONSULTANT SERVICES
PROJECT#129 Phase II
THIS AGREEMENT is made and effective as of December 13, 2010 between
the Costa Mesa Sanitary District, a sanitary district ("District") and Geo-Etka, Inc. a
corporation ("Consultant"). In consideration of the mutual covenants and conditions set
forth herein, the parties agree as follows:
1 TERM
This Agreement shall commence on December 13, 2010, and shall remain and
continue in effect until tasks described herein are completed, but in no event later than
December 31 2011 unless sooner terminated pursuant to the provisions of this
Agreement.
2. SERVICES
Consultant shall perform the tasks described and set forth in Exhibit A
attached hereto and incorporated herein as though set forth in full. Consultant shall
complete the tasks according to the schedule of performance which is also set forth in
Exhibit A
3. PERFORMANCE
Consultant shall at all times faithfully competently and to the best of his/her/its
ability experience, and talent perform all tasks described herein. Consultant shall
employ at a minimum, generally accepted standards and practices utilized by persons
engaged in providing similar services as are required of Consultant hereunder in
meeting its obligations under this Agreement.
4. DISTRICT MANAGEMENT
District's Manager shall represent District in all matters pertaining to the
administration of this Agreement, review and approval of all products submitted by
Consultant, but not including the authority to enlarge the Tasks to be Performed or
change the compensation due to Consultant. The District Manager shall be authorized
to act on District's behalf and to execute all necessary documents which enlarge the
Tasks to be Performed or change Consultant's compensation, subject to Section 5
hereof.
5. PAYMENT
(a) The District agrees to pay Consultant monthly in accordance with the
payment rates, terms and schedule of payment as set forth in Exhibit A attached
_hereto_and_incorporated_h erein_b_y_this_reference_as_thoug h_setforth_i n_full,_based_upon
actual time spent on the above tasks. This amount shall not exceed Three Thousand
Three Hundred Dollars ($3300.00) for the total term of the Agreement unless additional
payment is approved as provided in this Agreement.
(b) Consultant shall not be compensated for any services rendered in connection
with its performance of this Agreement which are in addition to those set forth herein,
unless such additional services are authorized in advance and in writing by the District
Manager Consultant shall be compensated for any additional services in the amounts
and in the manner as agreed to by District Manager and Consultant at the time District's
written authorization is given to Consultant for the performance of said services. The
District Manager may approve additional work not to exceed the greater of fifteen-
thousand dollars ($15 000 00) or two percent (2%) of the total contract sum. Any
additional work in excess of this amount shall be approved by the Board of Directors.
(c) Consultant will submit invoices for actual services performed. Invoices shall
be submitted on or about the first business day of each month, or as soon thereafter as
practical, for services provided in the previous month. Payment shall be made within
thirty (30) days of receipt of each invoice as to all non-disputed fees. If the District
disputes any of Consultant's fees it shall give written notice to Consultant within thirty
(30) days of receipt of an invoice of any disputed fees set forth on the invoice.
6. SUSPENSION OR TERMINATION OF AGREEMENT WITHOUT CAUSE
(a) The District may at any time, for any reason, with or without cause, suspend
or terminate this Agreement, or any portion hereof by serving upon the Consultant at
least ten (10) days prior written notice. Upon receipt of said notice, the consultant shall
immediately cease all work under this Agreement, unless the notice provides otherwise.
If the District suspends or terminates a portion of this Agreement such suspension or
termination shall not make void or invalidate the remainder of this Agreement.
(b) In the event this Agreement is terminated pursuant to this Section, the District
shall pay to Consultant the actual value of the work performed up to the time of
termination, provided that the work performed is of value to the District. Upon
termination of the Agreement pursuant to this Section, the Consultant will submit an
invoice to the District pursuant to Section 5.
7 DEFAULT OF CONSULTANT
(a) The Consultant's failure to comply with the provisions of this Agreement shall
constitute a default. In the event that Consultant is in default for cause under the terms
of this Agreement, District shall have no obligation or duty to continue compensating
Consultant for any work performed after the date of default and can terminate this
Agreement immediately by written notice to the Consultant. If such failure by the
Consultant to make progress in the performance of work hereunder arises out of causes
beyond the Consultant's control, and without fault or negligence of the Consultant, it
shall not be considered a default.
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(b) If the District Manager or his/her delegate determines that the Consultant is in
default in the performance of any of the terms or conditions of this Agreement, he/she
snail cause to be served upon the Consultant a written notice of the default. The
Consultant shall have ten (10) days after service upon it of said notice in which to cure
the default by rendering a satisfactory performance. In the event that the Consultant
fails to cure its default within such period of time, the District shall have the right,
notwithstanding any other provision of this Agreement, to terminate this Agreement
without further notice and without prejudice to any other remedy to which it may be
entitled at law, in equity or under this Agreement.
8.. OWNERSHIP OF DOCUMENTS
(a) Consultant shall maintain complete and accurate records with respect
to the project and other such information required by District that relate to the
performance of services under this Agreement. Consultant shall maintain adequate
records of services provided in sufficient detail to permit an evaluation of services. All
such records shall be maintained in accordance with generally accepted accounting
principles and shall be clearly identified and readily accessible. Consultant shall provide
free access to the representatives of District or its designees at reasonable times to
such books and records; shall give District the right to examine and audit said books
and records; shall permit District to make transcripts therefrom as necessary and shall
allow inspection of all work, data, documents, proceedings and activities related to this
Agreement. Such records, together with supporting documents, shall be maintained for
a period of three (3) years after receipt of final payment.
(b) Upon completion, termination or suspension of this Agreement all other
documents prepared in the course of providing the services to be performed pursuant to
this Agreement shall become the sole property of the District and may be used, reused
or otherwise disposed of by the District without the permission of the Consultant. With
respect to computer files, Consultant shall make available to the District, at the
Consultant's office and upon reasonable written request by the District, the necessary
computer software and hardware for purposes of accessing, compiling, transferring and
printing computer files.
9. INDEMNIFICATION
(a) Indemnification for Professional Liability When the law establishes a
professional standard of care for Consultant's Services, to the fullest extent permitted
bylaw Consultant shall indemnify protect, defend and hold harmless District and any
and all of its officials, employees and agents ("Indemnified Parties") from and against
any and all losses, liabilities, damages, costs and expenses, including attorney's fees
and costs to the extent same are caused in whole or in part by any negligent or wrongful
ad, error or omission of Consultant, its officers, agents, employees or subconsultants
(or any entity or individual that Consultant shall bear the legal liability thereof) in the
performance of professional services under this Agreement.
(b) Indemnification for Other Than Professional Liability Other than in the
performance of professional services and to the full extent permitted by law Consultant
shall indemnify defend and hold harmless District, and any and all of its employees,
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officials and agents from and against any liability (including liability for claims, suits,_
actions, arbitration proceedings, administrative proceedings, regulatory proceedings,
Ivses, expenses or costs of any kind, whether actual, alleged or threatened, including
attorneys fees and costs, court costs, interest, defense costs and expert witness fees),
where the same arise out of are a consequence of or are in any way attributable to, in
whole or in part, the performance of this Agreement by Consultant or by any individual
or entity for which Consultant is legally liable, including but not limited to officers,
agents, employees or subconsultants of Consultant.
(c) General Indemnification Provisions. Consultant agrees to obtain executed
indemnity agreements with provisions identical to those set forth here in this section
from each and every subconsultant or any other person or entity involved by for with or
on behalf of Consultant in the performance of this Agreement. In the event Consultant
fails to obtain such indemnity obligations from others as required here, Consultant
agrees to be fully responsible according to the terms of this section. Failure of District to
monitor compliance with these requirements imposes no additional obligations on
District and will in no way act as a waiver of any rights hereunder This obligation to
indemnify and defend District as set forth here is binding on the successors, assigns or
heirs of Consultant and shall survive the termination of this Agreement or this section.
(d) Indemnity Provisions for Contracts related to Construction. Without affecting
the rights of District under any provision of this Agreement, Consultant shall not be
required to indemnify and hold harmless District for liability attributable to the active
negligence of District, provided such active negligence is determined by agreement
between the parties or by the findings of a court of competent jurisdiction. In instances
where District is shown to have been actively negligent and where District's active
negligence accounts for only a percent of the liability involved, the obligation of
Consultant will be for that entire portion or percentage of liability not attributable to the
active negligence of District.
10. INSURANCE
Consultant shall maintain prior to the beginning of and for the duration of this
Agreement insurance coverage as specified in Exhibit 'B' attached to and part of this
Agreement (A certificate of insurance should be attached.)
11 INDEPENDENT CONSULTANT
(a) Consultant is and shall at all times remain as to the District a wholly
independent Consultant. The personnel performing the services under this Agreement
on behalf of Consultant shall at all times be under Consultant's exclusive direction and
control. Neither District nor any of its officers, employees, or agents shall have control
over the conduct of Consultant or any of Consultant's officers, employees, or agents,
except as set forth in this Agreement. Consultant shall not at any time or in any manner
represent that it or any of its officers, employees, or agents are in any manner officers,
employees, or agents of the District. Consultant shall not incur or have the power to
incur any debt, obligation, or liability whatever against District, or bind District in any
manner
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(b) No employee benefits shall be available to Consultant in connection with the
performance of this Agreement. Except for the fees paid to Consultant as provided in
the Agreement, District shall not pay salaries, wages, or other compensation to
Consultant for performing services hereunder for District. District shall not be liable for
compensation or indemnification to Consultant for injury or sickness arising out of
performing services hereunder
12. LEGAL RESPONSIBILITIES
The Consultant shall keep itself informed of State and Federal laws and
regulations which in any manner affect those employed by it or in any way affect the
performance of its service pursuant to this Agreement. The Consultant shall at all times
observe and comply with all such laws and regulations. The District, and its officers and
employees, shall not be liable at law or in equity occasioned by failure of the Consultant
to comply with this Section.
13 UNDUE INFLUENCE
Consultant declares and warrants that no undue influence or pressure is used
against or in concert with any officer or employee of the Costa Mesa Sanitary District in
connection with the award, terms or implementation of this Agreement, including any
method of coercion, confidential financial arrangement or financial inducement. No
officer or employee of the Costa Mesa Sanitary District will receive compensation,
directly or indirectly from Consultant, or from any officer employee or agent of
Consultant, in connection with the award of this Agreement or any work to be conducted
as a result of this Agreement. Violation of this Section shall be a material breach of this
Agreement entitling the District to any and all remedies at law or in equity
14. NO BENEFIT TO ARISE TO LOCAL EMPLOYEES
No member officer or employee of District, or their designees or agents, and no
public official who exercises authority over or responsibilities with respect to the Project
during his/her tenure or for one year thereafter shall have any interest, direct or indirect,
in any agreement or sub-agreement, or the proceed thereof, for work to be performed in
connection with the Project performed under this Agreement.
15. RELEASE OF INFORMATION 1 CONFLICTS OF INTEREST
(a) All information gained by Consultant in performance of this Agreement shall
be considered confidential and shall not be released by Consultant without Districts
prior written authorization. Consultant, its officers, employees, agents or subconsultants,
shall not without written authorization from the District Manager or unless requested by
the District Counsel, voluntarily provide declarations, letters of support, testimony at
depositions, response to interrogatories, or other information concerning the work
performed under this Agreement or relating to any project or property located within the
District. Response to a subpoena or court order shall not be considered "voluntary'
provided Consultant gives District notice of such court order or subpoena.
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(fir—Consultant shall promptly notify District should Consultant, its officers,
ernPloyees, agents or subconsultants be served with any summons, complaint,
su bpoena, notice of deposition, request for documents, interrogatories, requests for
admissions, or other discovery request, court order or subpoena from any person or
party regarding this Agreement and the work performed thereunder or with respect to
any project or property located within the District District retains the right, but has no
obligation, to represent Consultant and/or be present at any deposition, hearing, or
similar proceeding. Consultant agrees to cooperate fully with District and to provide the
opportunity to review any response to discovery requests provided by Consultant.
However District's right to review any such response does not imply or mean the right
by District to control, direct, or rewrite said response.
16. NOTICES
Any notices which either party may desire to give to the other party under this
Agreement must be in writing and may be given either by (i) personal service, (ii)
delivery by a reputable document delivery service, such as but not limited to, Federal
Express, which provides a receipt showing date and time of delivery or (iii) mailing in
the United States Mail, certified mail, postage prepaid, return receipt requested,
addressed to the address of the party as set forth below or at any other address as that
party may later designate by notice:
To District: Costa Mesa Sanitary District
628 West 19th St
Costa Mesa, CA 92627
Attn: District Clerk
To Consultant: Geo-Etka, Inc.
739 North Main Street
Orange, CA 92868
Attention: Ahmed Ali
17 ASSIGNMENT
The Consultant shall not assign the performance of this Agreement, nor any part
thereof, nor any monies due hereunder without prior written consent of the District.
Because of the personal nature of the services to be rendered pursuant to this
Agreement, only Ahmed Ali shall perform the services described in this Agreement.
Ahmed Ali may use assistants, under his direct supervision, to perform some of
the services under this Agreement. Consultant shall provide District fourteen (14) day's
notice prior to the departure of Ahmed All from Consultants employ Should he/she
leave Consultant's employ the District shall have the option to immediately terminate
this Agreement, within three (3) days of the close of said notice period. Upon
termination of this agreement, Consultants sole compensation shall be payment for
actual services performed up to, and including, the date of termination or as may be
otherwise agreed to in writing between the Board of Directors and the Consultant.
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18. LICENSES
At all times during the term of this Agreement, Consultant shall have in full force
and effect, all licenses required of it by law for the performance of the services
described in this Agreement.
19. GOVERNING LAW
The District and Consultant understand and agree that the laws of the State of
California shall govem the lights, obligations, duties and liabilities of the parties to this
Agreement and also govern the interpretation of this Agreement. Any litigation
concerning this Agreement shall take place in the municipal, superior or federal district
court with jurisdiction over the Costa Mesa Sanitary District.
20. ENTIRE AGREEMENT
This Agreement contains the entire understanding between the parties relating to
the obligations of the parties described in this Agreement. All prior or contemporaneous
agreements, understandings, representations, and statements, oral or written, are
merged into this Agreement and shall be of no further force or effect. Each party is
entering into this Agreement based solely upon the representations set forth herein and
upon each party's own independent investigation of any and all facts such party deems
material.
21 AUTHORITY TO EXECUTE THIS AGREEMENT
The person or persons executing this Agreement on behalf of Consultant
warrants and represents that he/she has the authority to execute this Agreement on
behalf of the Consultant and has the authority to bind Consultant to the performance of
its obligations hereunder
22. INTERPRETATION
In the event of conflict or inconsistency between this Agreement and any other
document, including any proposal or Exhibit hereto, this Agreement shall control unless
a contrary intent is clearly stated.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF the parties hereto have caused this Agreement to be
executed the day and year first above written.
—COSTA-MESA-SANITARY-DISTRICT CONS-OCTANT
District Manager Signa ure ,g Ig g ■
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Dis ct Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
District Counsel
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Costa Mesa,California
Atte: os: Mr.Rob Hammers
Subject Propel for a Sot Iavatlgalos Report for
PaymentDady Reeesameadat rots
Project Proposed Sewer beat,Cl?#129 to be beaded at
Bristol Street Saab between Irvine Blvd sad Birch Street,
Costa Men,editorials
Dear Mr.Hammers:
We appreciate the opportunity to provide you with oar proposal for the above mica. In
accordance with the request of Mr.JeffYefins,Geo-Etka,Le.is pleased to submit this proposal
to provide Geotechnical services far a Soils Investigation Report with Pavement Design
Recotmnendetions. The scope of work would include,bts is not limited to the foibwing.
1. We will utilize 2 borings up to 20 fed in maximum depth. The exact depth will depend
on the soil encountered.The locations will be marked and dig alert notified prior to the
start of the field work_
2. We will determine the extent of loose or an-compacted fills, if any aboold exist, to the
best of our capability.
3. We will perform laboratory analysis of the soils samples as is necessary to detemtine
classifications,bearing capacities, friction values,anticipded settiatrcats,and expansive
dare tcristics.
4. Ground water conditions,if encountered,will be noted in our observations
5 Recommendations concerning preparations and compaction of the sub-grade and the
proposed fills will be detailed In the report.
6. We will perform one (1) Resistance "R"Value tat and recommend pavement section.
We will also provide thickness of base and asphalt at locations drilled.
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7 We will submit bit copies of the report. This report will contain pertinent
Geot chnical data and reconunendsiions necessary for the proposed structure and
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Our fee for the above sanders,saki Sdades the coat of the drifulag,will be three
noanad three busted dollars, ($3,710.01). pease uete that this fee don•eta(
Please mote that the scope of work of this prepasal don aot hrctrde say llgaetaelios
shady or agineerlag geology brreatlgttlau. v required,Geo•Etha,Ise.MU preside
a separate oast catboat*for these ileac
The estimated time to complete the field and laboratory investigation,and issue the final
report is approximately 14 worliag days Oros the Harting date of lie project. The
starting date is subject to the receipt of the accepted proposal by Geo-1Ltto, Ise.
Approved and signed by the client along with the retain fix,.
A copy of the plans and foundation loads showing the proposed construction limits are
needed to issue the report.
The client also needs to provide Geo•Edra, Inc. with the addresses of the owner,
construction lender, and contractor for our records and in order to issue the report In
cases what this information is currently not available,the client should came that this
information is furnished to t eo-Etna,Inc.as soon as it is available.
(though a cone tted efiixt will be made to present the Geoleclmicai • •• •
• • • • - • ix matter, the possibility exists that WAS .. •n of the
governing agency review will be • ••;.h: or supplemental data or Cl,b•
analyses. Normally these'rte—r•. . or supplemental discussion.
Predicting the extent of • is a • • .. be quantified. As a mutt,
soy additi• • •.......• with the response to the review II • • , .'• hourly basis
provided upon receipt of the eeview.
Invoices for services will be tendered upon completion of all work. Payment is due upon
presentation of the invoice. Please notify us of any invoice error within 10 days of the
receipt of the invoice LQ•%
If this proposal meets with yaw approval,please sign Sow and return one(I) copy of
this proposal along with attached teems and conditions initialed to this office with the
appropriate purchase older and/or retainer fees, if applicable. Your approval of this
proposal acknowledges that you have received and wee to abide by Geo-Etka, Inc.'s tag?
terms and conddtonsEKCE PT W N ed.E $A .O TERrt.$ Can ct.I CT W t'rlm
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If you ban any cautions reprding this proposal,please call this office anytime Monday
through Friday betwera the hours of 8.:00 am to 5:00 pm.
GEO-EIKA,INC. Client: Costa Mem Sanitation District
Patina Prepared by: Approved by Mr.Rob Harmnas
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Ahmed Ali Signature Date
NS The following 3 attachments are a pat of the proposal,place complete and return
as a package as required in order to provide saviors requested.
Attachment:_1. ft net rrtr• CA?
2. Schedule of Fees
3. Terms and Conditions.
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Tams and Conditions
SECTION 1: RIGHT OF EMTRY•
The msaside for ddr d entry for Gooaka.kit.. Its'mavess andior 4 rpmsndaNe,
mossy equipment togNred at In ardor b*amplest,*Wk
SECTION 2: UTIUTES:
In the snipe and performance of the work,Geo9lre,Inc.wal tab as reeearebfe precautions to
avoid dwnf+ps or Story to ablani man sauce nit a stales. The ownsrk ent ande r his
represdda ss epee to hold Gecreca, Inc, hernias as for any drapes to subt n peen
anuarres which were not brought to the s6araon of Geo-Ss,Inc at not oo redly shown on
the plies laniehod.
SECTION 3: SAMPLES:
GooElke,Inc wit retain of wail and rods Dangle ter 30 days. Further storage a transfer of the
samplers..be male upon the wagon mouse tithe dad for a fee,b be pied In memos.
SECTION 4: INYDECES
Geo-Eetw,Inc.wal submit Invoices to dent money and a flsl b I upon completlon of servloes.
Debated dirge we be provided at duds mama Payment is We upon praeenfa8on of Ma os
and mnfde ed poet due fifteen(15) days from data of invofa. CGerd agrees b pay a finance
dress of one aid ons tta l(1 14%)pa neadh,or are maximum tale a Mowed by bw an pad-
due accounts
SECTION 5: OWERSHIP CF DOCUMENTS: OAP
AI reports, bod rg logs,add deb,Sold noek laboratory tst date,cekuaaons, samass, and
ehsr documents prapaad by Goo-Ears, inc.as Instruments of service,shad,...Si she property of 0-101037 4S
-of 1L c,Ins. Ceara egrets that as reports mid other wort homebred to err chard or NIP sea r�
operas,whkh Is not paid for we not be used by the dad for any papaw wlsboevsc
S trend a 9 or
Goo- as, Ina ail main reoonis tar a period at be (5)yen. Copies of the records an be TN a 1,16 REEM 3 N
obtained by the dirt be nominal charge.
SECTION S: INSURANCE
GooEtra, Inc represents that its employe is protected by workses aarperwotlon (neuronal
and that Geo•Eaa, Inc, has such anemia and dooms a to be Samna as required by law.
C f� Catalaks for ai such potties of Insane ewe be provided Inc arm upon Indira retail*toa d save CAP
`w dirt harmless from and ageing any loos, damage or lab ahing form a negigere ads by
employes of Geoan, Inc.fa wodman aanpawadon related Sax Area pot. 44 o flH'- Pate sus
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SECTION 7 ASSIGNS: r a tit 441.Levan wain
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EM,,,Rob Hammon GEO txa,INC.
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SECTION 8 STANDARD OF CARE,
erica pedorned by Gso4Slra,Inc.under this seprwennt ww be conducted in a meow oaaistam
—,that levst of rant and aka flinty y eolerdaed by males of the wobesion and!prodldn v
under sinter mvftionsA••• no corset.A•+CC w ectl S4ridn 3 aF tHt /1 c`n'E"e`rT
Na wens*eppeseed a habit Is made. Chat receptors That wbpafaoa aandlione may very
eat Those maintain in at 8hs kxelhan when tattle,s, surveys, or aytaabns male by GeoSa
broad that the date,khapneatIo a and reoafeua.ht an by GeoEil e,Iilc.a e based scaly on the
bier udion fable aner prewtded by the curt.
btrrpratobon of the projnd data can vary ad tsadora Geo-E le.Iris shall not be naponaide for the
ineantelion by ahem of the ktarmdm and recd maf& IL.e male by Gao•Ela.ho and ay coat
overruns on the project due to that IS.pnfation.
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714 •.. .,>: to hod Geo-Eta. Inc. end its employees, rimes►b assignee .. .••any and a0 flabbily, .. .. .- • at dbmaya bee for Iran or •. • • •. .. • person
__ in ay mallet b Caused a •.. . . • • Int act • -• Et arrglay¢aa a
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wants. In m event P. Gecaa. Inc_ be - • for any spacial or communal rr,
drapes beyond the doted total :.... - C.
by Cleo-Ether. Ina . or$20, 000(Twenty .UV/
Thaaand Deem) . Thhs owpieediat teeter aareN b ,. cortae0or
and fie : .._- • •- provide an Idadce aritetian at erinay br Geoake, Inc yon any •
by the contactor a the ab sector.
SECTION 10 ARBITRATION:
Puy controversy, depute or deka seta*at of the Interpretation or patai.eoae by Geo-Bea, kha
WM be atedined by binding Mixt, and In acconience wth tie mbe of California Arbitration Ad
(Cdbtle Cods of ChM Procedure 1280-1294.2). The arblaalor Nall apply Ca3on s absentee law
aid the California Evidence Cods to the proceeding. The attar IS prepare In writing and
ponds to the wen the tactual findings and the releale on Mich the derision Is based. The
elan to shall not have the power to award punitive demean but wt have the pave to gad kepi
end equitable monde*and award compensatory denagaa,t any,as provided by the Cle larie Lan.
The aberata It not have the passe to commit arras of law or bpi rececaarg,and the wand may
be vented or earected pursuant to Carbine Code of CM Procedure 1208.2 or 1286.6IOr any such
ere.
1: TEISt1NATION:
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peity nd parbrm h .. .. . tale tome hare[. Prig to t e.. • . tarrnkne6ori
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739 N.Tilla Steck Orin California 92868•Pit(714)7714911•FAX(714)771-127110 East G•oeaaOroLcm
SCHEDULE OF FEES
GEOTECHNICA.
Engineer or Geologist $195.00 Mew
Soil Technician 57.00 ihour
Ping Sample Moisture Density D-2216 20.00 Mach
Maximum Density D-1567 122.00 fusels
California impact C-215 120.00 Mampte
Expansion Index Test CBCAIBC.29-2 178.00 Mae&
Attestmng Una% Dale 150.00 Mraple
Gradation- ieve Analysis D.422 125.00 /sample
Ilydrometrr Analysis D-422 115.00 /sample
Sand Equhrelsnt 0.2419 75.00 /sample
Seismic Values 2007 CBC 250.00 Mach
Soluble Sulphate 0417 75.00 /sample
CormeMlty,Sulphste,pH&Resistivity Series 205.00 Magma
Raeiatnrioe"R"Value Test Data D-2144 245.00 /sample
Asphalt Hvoem Maxinum Density 250.00 /sample
Hveem Stability(asphalt) 400.00 /sample
California Bearing Ratio CBR(complete) 0-1863 600.00 Mampie
Asphalt Extraction with Sieve Analysis 460.00 Msmple
Direct Shear Test 3 Points 03080 250.00 ?sample
Canso5dsbon Test D.2435 300.00 /sample
Mileage(penal to portal) 0.55 /mile
t:Alf field charges am portal to ponce/with a four(4)hour minimum and in two(2)hour increments
thereafter
Meese call us for a quote for special lusting or inapedbro.
MATERIAL TESTING AND INSPECTIONS
Deputy inspeebr-(excbkls City of Los Angeles and City of lore Desch) $63.06 Mour
Deputy inspector For the City of Los Angeles and City of Lag Beach $72.00 moue
Put: Al inspections are a tour(4)hour minimum before I I:00a n and en spirt(8)hour minimum
extending peat 11:00em or with over be(4)hours lrupedion.
Concrete Pick-Up—minimum charge for maximum 8 cylinders $39.00/trip
Concrete Break and Storage- $21.00 icylbrder
This fee rdiemale is eaeaits/any 1.2010 and is.bpd to chop wittssui notice
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