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Home My WebLink About2006-329 9 "� 5 - wo — - Ardaman & Associates , Inc . a6 b Sag Geotechnical. Environmental ano (vta[enals ConsudLsits August 17, 2006 Proposal File No . 06-64-3054 Indian River County Engineering Division 1840 25" Street , 3re Floor Vero Beach , Florida 32960 Attention : Mr. Chris Kafer, P . E . County Engineer Subject: Proposal for Subsurface Soil Exploration 201h Avenue SW Improvements Between 17th Place SW and 2y ' Street SW Indian River County, Florida Dear Mr. Kafer: As you requested , we are pleased to present the following proposal for conducting a subsurface soil exploration for the subject project . Based on our understanding of the project, various roadway improvements are proposed for the above referenced project. The scope of ourwork as described by Mr. Mike Fogarty with GL Homes , will include exploring the shallow soil conditions and groundwater table levels at locations along the proposed alignment of the roadway. Specifically, we would perform auger borings at approximate 150-foot spacings and 5-foot offsets (staggered) from the proposed roadway centerline . According to Mr. Fogarty, the proposed centerline will be outside of the existing roadway, and therefore, coring of the existing asphalt surface and maintenance of traffic (MOT) will not be necessary . The following summarizes the scope of service and associated fees for conducting the subject exploration . FIELD EXPLORATION The scope of service for this project includes performing 32 auger borings . The auger borings will be performed using either 4-inch diameter, continuous flight auger or a 3-inch diameter hand ( bucket) auger to a depth of 2 to 3 feet below the encountered groundwater table level or to a maximum depth of 6 feet, whichever is encountered first. Soil samples will be removed from the auger in the field and then examined and visually classified by our field representative . Representative portions will be sealed and packaged for transportation to our laboratory for further analysis as required . Water level observations will be made in the boreholes during the drilling operation . In the event that unsuitable soil conditions ( i . e- organic muck , etc. ) are encountered during performance of the borings , we would perform additional auger borings as needed to attempt to determine the approximate limits of the unsuitable material within the proposed roadway improvements areas . 460 NW Concourse Place - Unit 1 , Port St. Lucie, Florida 34986 Phone (772 ) 878-0072 FAX (772) 878-0097 Offices in 3ano,v Cote. —ort : aloe gale Foe V,/pm Via --. :. Orlanoo. Pon Oharotte. Port S'. Luc.,e. Sarasota TaIIahassee. Tampa. W. Pam Beach Indian River County Engineering Division Proposal File No . 06-64-3054 -2- We recommend that the project surveyor locate our borings horizontally and vertically (i . e . ; determine the elevation of the ground surface at the boring locations) . This information will increase the accuracy of the data obtained and will be especially useful in estimating the normal seasonal high groundwater table . LABORATORY TESTING Routine laboratory visual classification will be performed along with specific classification tests deemed necessary ( i . e . , sieve analysis , Atterberg limits and organic contents) . ENGINEERING ANALYSIS AND REPORT Engineering analysis of all data obtained will be made to evaluate general subsurface conditions and to develop general engineering recommendations . Our findings together with all data developed during the exploration , will be submitted in a written report upon conclusion of the study. We will provide a discussion of the encountered soil types and recommendations to guide site preparation and roadway construction as they relate to the proposed roadway improvements. If unsuitable material (i . e. organic muck) is encountered during performance of the borings , we will provide recommendations to guide removal and replacement of such material with suitable and compacted fine sand soils within the project limits. SCHEDULE Based on our current work schedule , we can begin with in 1 to 2 days upon receiving written authorization to proceed . We anticipated the field work will require approximately 1 to 2 weeks to complete . The actual duration of the project, however, will depend on the progress of the drilling and laboratory testing . Our report will be prepared and issued within approximately one week following completion of the field and laboratory programs. COST ESTIMATE The cost associated with the aforementioned tasks is summarized below. Unit rates were obtained from the continuing service contract between Indian River County and Ardaman & Associates , Inc. This cost will not be exceeded without prior authorization from the client. 1 . Project Coordination , Initial Site Reconnaissance , Layout of Boring Locations , and Coordination of Locating Underground Utilities : • Project Engineer - 2 hour @ $85 . 00/hour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 170 . 00 • Senior Field Technician - 6 hours @ $48 . 00/hour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 288 . 00 2 . Solid -Stem/Hand ( Bucket) Auger Borings : 192 feet of auger boreholes @ $7 . 50/foot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 1 ,440 . 00 60 feet of auger boreholes (as needed for limits of unsuitables) @ $7 . 50/foot $ 450. 00 Ardaman & Associates, Inc. 1111111111110% Indian River County Engineering Division Proposal File No. 06-64-3054 -3- 3 . Laboratory Testing Program : • Percent Fines Analysis ; 8 tests @ $30. 00/test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 240 . 00 • Atterberg Limits ; 4 tests @ $80. 00/test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 320. 00 • Sieve Analysis; 4 tests @ $65 .00/test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 260. 00 • Organic Content tests ; 10 tests @ $30 . 00/test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 300 . 00 • Moisture Content tests; 10 tests @ $ 15 . 00/test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 150. 00 • Project Engineer; 4 hours @ $85 . 00/hour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 340 . 00 4 . Engineering Services : • Senior Project Engineer - 1 . 5 hours @ $98 . 00/hour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 147. 00 • Project Engineer - 10 hours @ $85 . 00/hour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 850. 00 • CAD/Draftsman Services - 6 hours @ $40 . 00/hour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 240 . 00 • Clerical/Secretarial Services - 6 hours @ $40 . 00/hour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 240. 00 Project total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 5, 435. 00 TERMS AND CONDITIONS This proposal is subject to the following terms and conditions : ( 1 ) access to boring locations is to be readily available to our drilling equipment; (2) the proposed number of borings and the boring depths will be adequate ; (3) undisturbed samples and consolidation tests on fine grained soils are not budgeted into the total cost; (4) SPT borings for structures have not been included , and (5 ) Ardaman & Associates cannot take responsibility for damages to underground structures and/or services not located by the Sunshine State One-Call service . CLOSURE We appreciate the opportunity to submit this proposal and look forward to working with you on this project. If this proposal meets with your approval , please indicate your acceptance by signing and returning the attached Proposal/Project Acceptance sheet or issue the work order that will be assigned to this project. Please call if you have any questions or require additional information . Best Regards, ARDAMAN & ASSOCIATES, INC. *J . lac P . E . Bran Mana r — _ Ardaman & Associates, Inc. Ardaman & Associates , Inc. PROPOSAL/PROJECT ACCEPTANCE PROJECT INFORMATION : Client Name Indian River County Project Name 20" Avenue SW Improvements Project Location Indian River County Florida Proposal Number and Date 06-64-3054 : August 17 , 2006 Description of Services Subsurface Soil Exploration Estimated Fee $ 5 ,435 . 00 PAYMENT RESPONSIBILITY: Invoices to be paid by Address City/State Zip Code Phone Attention Title APPROVAL OF CHARGES : If the invoices are to be approved by a party other than the party responsible for payment above, please fill in the space below. Firm Address City/State Zip Code Phone Attention Title PROPERTY OWNER IDENTIFICATION : (If other than above) Name Address City/State Zip Code Phone Attention Title SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS : PAYMENT TERMS : Net 30 days from invoice date; invoices will be sent every four weeks for continued or extended projects . Interest charges , 1 %z% per month following the due date . PROPOSAL ACCEPTANCE: By accepting this Proposal , the Terms and Conditions of this Proposal , including the Terms on this page, and Ardaman & Associates , Inc. 's General Conditions appearing on the reverse side of this page are incorporated herein by reference . In the event this Proposal Acceptance was received by facsimile, Client hereby confirms that the above described Proposal , the Terms and Conditions of this Proposal , including the Terms on this page , and Ardaman & Associates, Inc. 's General Conditions have been made available and are incorporated in this agreement. Accepted this ag f=e day of Qo��f..� > 2006 . :1k101fF1J RIVER COLLMY B2AR1�so4 '[:C1LnV [ mmI sly-d ( Print or type individual, fir or corporate body name) ( nature o authorized representative) 1 l 2 C (Print or type name of authorized relfresentative andtitle)