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GEO ETKA, ONC T srgW A-c1r!C
Established 1965
Soil Engineering, Geology And Environmental Engineering Is
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Material Testing And Inspections
739 N.MAIN STREET,ORANGE CALIFORNIA 92868 PHONE(714)771-6911 FAX(714)771-1278,Email.geoetka @aol.com
April 16 2009
Costa Mesa Sanitation District Via fax (949) 215-5927
628 West 19th Street
Costa Mesa, California 92627
Attention. Mr Thornton
Subject: Proposal for Earthwork Observation Services
File No. 10962
For 174 West Wilson Street, Costa Mesa, California
Dear Mr Robin B Hamers
In accordance with your architects request, Geo-Etka, Inc is submitting this
proposal for soil engineering services to be provided during the rough and fine
grading earthwork construction phases for the proposed building to be located at
174 West Wilson Street, Costa Mesa, California.
1 Rough Grading Phase
a) This phase of the development will consist of grading for the building pad.
An outline of our proposed grading observation and testing services to be
provided on this phase of the project, as necessary to assure compliance
with the provisions of the City of Costa Mesa grading code, the project
grading plans and the soil engineer's recommendations is provided below
i) Review of the grading plans, Geotechnical report and building
construction plans and presentation of our observations, if any
ii) Geotechnical observation of cut slopes and fill keys as required
Observation of the over-excavation of unsuitable surficial soils and
of subgrade preparation prior to placement of fill.
iv) Observation and field testing of all compacted fill for the proposed
building pad.
v) Sampling and laboratory testing of fill materials for compaction
characteristics and expansion properties.
Costa Mesa Sanitation District GEO-ETKA, INC.
Project: Proposal for Earthwork Observation Services, April. 16, 2009
file No 10962, for 174 W Wilson Street, Costa Mesa, Ca
1 Rough Grading Phase (cont'd)
b) A rough grading report will be issued at the completion of rough grading
and will contain a summary of the work performed under our observation
This report will contain soil engineering data gathered during grading
operations, and will also contain recommendations for building
foundations.
c) Our fees are based on time and materials in accordance with our fee
schedule
d) Our estimate of the time required by our field personnel during the grading
phase is based on a schedule of normal grading operations, which we
anticipate to be completed in 5 working days at 4 hours a day
e) We estimate a fee of two thousand two hundred dollars ($2,200 00), if the
grading is completed within the estimated period of time
2. Fine Grading
a) Our services to be provided during this phase will include the following
i) Observation and testing of the footing excavations.
ii) Observation and testing of backfill
iii) Observation and testing of the trench backfill for on-site and off-
site utility services
iv) Parking area observation and testing prior to paving
b) A fine grading report will be issued at the completion of fine grading
activities. It will contain a summary of the work performed under our
observation.
c) We estimate a fee of two thousand nine hundred dollars ($2,900 00) for
the fine grading phase based on 6 working days, at 4 hours a day
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Costa Mesa Sanitation District GEO-ETKA, INC.
Project: Proposal for Earthwork Observation Services, April. 16, 2009
file No 10962, for 174 W Wilson Street, Costa Mesa, Ca
3. Special Deputy Inspection, Budget $2,500.00
Budget $2,500 00 subject to structural engineer's required inspections.
4 Fee Estimate Abstract
a) Our fees are based on time and materials in accordance with our standing
contract Fee Schedule
b) A summary of our fee estimates for each phase is provided for your
review
Phase Fee Estimate
1 Rough grading $ 2,200 00
2. Fine grading 2,900 00
3 Special Inspection 2,500.00
Total $7,600 00
5. Miscellaneous
a) The period for completion of the rough grading phase will depend on the
rate and success of proposed earthwork construction operations.
Excessive retesting, overtime and repeated inspections are not included
as a part of this proposal, and will be charged on a time and materials
basis in accordance with our fee schedule.
b) A daily worksheet will be provided to the client and/or grading contractor
by the field inspector summarizing the activities performed at the job site
if required Field inspections will be coordinated with the grading
contractor to minimize field time and prevent duplications of inspections.
c) In addition to our field inspections, we will provide laboratory testing of site
materials and office engineering required to support our
recommendations. Any variance from the grading plan or alterations of
the earthwork construction may involve additional consultations and/or
expenses
d) Invoices for services will be rendered upon completion of all work.
Payment is due upon presentation of invoice Please notify us of any
invoice error within 10 days of receipt of the invoice thereafter the invoice
will be deemed to be correct. Our company policy is to charge interest of
0 833% per month plus a monthly $3 50 service charge for any account
over 30 days past due
Costa Mesa Sanitation District GEO-ETKA, INC.
Project: Proposal for Earthwork Observation Services, April. 16, 2009
file No. 10962, for 174 W Wilson Street, Costa Mesa, Ca
Thank you for giving Geo-Etka, Inc. the opportunity to submit this proposal for
the project. We look forward to working on this project with you
If this proposal meets with your approval, please sign below and return one (1)
copy of this proposal along with the require retainer fee if any for our records,
and issue the appropriate service order as applicable.
A 48-hour notice is required to schedule the field crew
If you have any questions regarding this proposal, please call this office anytime
Monday through Friday between the hours of 8.00 am to 5 00 pm.
GEO-ETKA, INC Client: Costa Mesa Sanitation District
Estimate Prepared by Approved by
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Ahmed Ali Signat el. Date
Note The following 3 attachments are a part of the proposal, please complete
and return as a package as required in order to provide services
requested
Attachments. 1 Project Data
2. Schedule of Fees
3 Term and Conditions
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Costa Mesa Sanitation District GEO-ETKA, INC
Project: Proposal for Earthwork Observation Services, April. 16, 2009
file No. 10962, for 174 W Wilson Street, Costa Mesa, Ca
GEO-ETKA, INC
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