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P. C. South Algal Nutrient Removal Facility 1225 SW 5th Street Vero Beach, FL Indian River County Page 2 of 7 Proposal No. 13- 143 7. 00 Laboratory soil testing will be required to identify the properties and suitability of the soil to be used at the site . Proctor tests will be required to obtain material ' s maximum density and optimum moisture content , which would be used to verify that the degree of compaction in the field is achieved . 1 . 2 Field Density/Moisture Testing GFA will provide a field technician to test the in - place density of the compacted fills . For this testing , GFA will use the Nuclear Method (ASTM D2922 ) in the field , which will be correlated with the corresponding laboratory proctor compaction tests . 1 . 3 Cast- in - Place Concrete GFA will provide an ACI - certified technician to test the concrete delivered to the site . In accordance with the project specifications , the technician will mold a set of five compression cylinders per ASTM C - 31 for every 50 cubic yards or fraction thereof placed per day . GFA will also determine the slump and temperature of the concrete each time a set of cylinders are cast The cylinders will be cured in the laboratory , with one cylinder tested at seven days and three at 28 days . GFA can also assist in evaluating mix submittals and provide laboratory verifications , if necessary , although fees for this service are not included herein . 1 . 4 Schedule of Fees The actual cost of our services will be highly dependent on the construction schedule . As we have not been provided with a precise construction schedule , it is not possible to make a precise estimate of the manpower and testing requirements . Therefore , GFA proposes to provide its services on a unit cost basis ; based on the actual work performed and the unit fees shown on the attached Schedule of Fees . For your budget purposes , GFA has estimated quantities for these services based upon the anticipated scope of work . The unit rates and/or hourly rates do not include any overtime work . Overtime work (scheduled for before 7 : 00 AM or going past 4 : 00 PM Monday through Friday , more than 8 hours in one day , more than 40 hours in one week , or anytime on Saturdays , Sundays , or Holidays) , will be charged at the standard rate times 1 . 5 . Technician Time will be charged in the event that the Contractor' s work is not ready for testing /inspection upon arrival of GFA' s representative , or if our minimum testing frequencies specified herein cannot be achieved .