R2005-0014 01-24-05 RESOLUTION NO. R2005-14
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND,
TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER OR HIS DESIGNEE TO
ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH GEOTEST ENGINEERING, INC. FOR
MATERIALS TESTING SERVICES ASSOCIATED WITH THE WEST
MARY'S CREEK DETENTION PROJECT.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS:
Section 1. That certain contract by and between the City of Pearland and Geotest
Engineering, Inc., a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit"A"and made a part hereof
for all purposes, is hereby authorized and approved.
Section 2. That the City Manager or his designee is hereby authorized to execute
and the City Secretary to attest a contract with Geotest Engineering Inc., for Materials
Testing Services associated with West Mary's Creek Detention Project.
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED this the 24th day of January ,
A.D., 2005.
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DARRIN M. COKER
CITY ATTORNEY
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CITY OF PEARLAND
STANDARD AGREEMENT
FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES
This Contract (Contract) is made between the City of Pearland, Texas
(hereinafter"City"), and Geotest Engineering, Inc. (hereinafter "Engineer") as follows:
1. Summary of Contract Terms. The following information and referenced documents
shall be a part of this Contract:
Description of Project: Provide Materials Testing services in connection with the
Magnolia 30" Gravity Trunk Sanitary Sewer Project.
Engineer/Subconsultant(s) Fee Basis of Compensation
Geotest Engineering, Inc. $56,825.00 NTE
Maximum Contract Amount $56,825.00 NTE
*All financial obligations created by this agreement are between the City and
Engineer, and shall not be construed to be between City and any subconsultant.
Delivery of plans, specifications and estimates: Sixty (60) days from completion
of project
Attachments: Scope of Services— Exhibit A
2. Services and Payment.
Engineer shall perform services within the Standard of Care of the Engineering
profession as follows:
A. Engineer will furnish services to the City in accordance with the terms and
conditions specified in this Contract. Payment for the services of Engineer shall be due
and payable upon submission and approval of a statement for services to City.
Statements for services shall not be submitted more frequently than monthly.
After consultation with the City, the Engineer shall specify the basis of
. compensation in the scope of work for the project. The Engineer shall provide adequate
detail of the basis of compensation so that the City can determine the reasonableness
of the fees and have the ability to make reasonable progress payments to the Engineer
based upon work completed at the payment intervals. The Engineer shall subcontract
for all subconsultants, subject to City approval, necessary to complete the scope of
work. The subconsultant's fees and administrative mark-up, if any, shall be included in
the scope of work. Unless otherwise agreed upon, the method of compensation shall
be one of the following methods:
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1. Salary Cost Times Multiplier Plus Direct Nonsalary Expense ("Salary")
Compensation shall be based on 1) the direct salaries (including benefits)
of the Engineer's employees whose time is directly chargeable to the
project; 2) an agreed upon multiplier to compensate the Engineer for
overhead and profit; and 3) reimbursement for direct nonsalary
expenditures and subconsultant contracts as defined in the scope of work
for the project. The Engineer shall provide a proposal that includes the
total fees for the project, which shall not be exceeded without prior City
approval.
2. Per Diem ("Per Diem")
Compensation shall be based upon 1) an agreed upon lump sum per day
for specific services; and 2) reimbursement for direct nonsalary
expenditures and subconsultant contracts as defined in the scope of work
for the project. This method is best suited to expert witness work or other
short-term engagements involving intermittent services.
3. Cost Plus Fixed Fee ("Cost Plus")
Compensation shall be based upon 1) reimbursement of the actual costs
of all services and supplies related to the project and 2) an agreed upon
fixed fee (profit). The Engineer shall provide an estimate of the costs to
be reimbursed, but actual compensation shall be based upon invoices and
supporting documentation provided by the Engineer.
4. Lump Sum ("Lump")
Compensation shall be based upon an agreed lump sum payment for
completing the entire scope of work. This method is best suited to
investigations or studies and for basic services with limited scope and
complexity.
5. Percent of Construction ("Percent")
Compensation shall be based upon 1). the "Harris County Curve for
Engineering Compensation" for basic and construction phase services;
and 2) reimbursement for direct nonsalary expenditures and subconsultant
contracts as defined in the scope of work for the project. The Engineer
shall provide a proposal that includes the estimated construction cost of
the project and the total fees for the project. If the actual low bid for
construction is 20% above or below the estimate, the engineering fees are
subject to equitable adjustment by mutual agreement of the Engineer and
City.
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If City fails to make any payment due Engineer for services and expenses within
thirty (30) days after receipt and approval of Engineer's statement for services therefore,
the amounts due Engineer will be increased at the rate of one half percent (1/2%) per
month from said thirtieth (30th) day, and, in addition, Engineer may, after giving seven
(7) days' written notice to City, suspend services under this Contract until Engineer has
been paid in full, all amounts due for services, expenses, and charges.
B. All the Engineer's working drawings, plans, and specifications, if required under
this Contract, shall be sufficiently accurate, detailed, and complete so that competitive
bids for the work can be obtained and the improvements constructed.
C. Approval of the Engineer's work by the City shall not release the Engineer, its
employees, agents, or consultants, from the responsibility and liability for the accuracy
and competency of their designs, working drawings, and specifications, or. other
documents and services.
D. Subject to Article 8 herein or as otherwise agreed, the Engineer shall promptly
correct errors in the Engineer's work, including errors discovered after final payment,
without receiving additional compensation.
E. Prior to execution of this agreement, the Engineer shall have prepared a project
schedule identified as an attachment to this agreement. The Project Schedule shall be
submitted in digital and paper form, in the Microsoft Project for Windows format. The
Project Schedule shall contain a complete schedule so that the Engineer's scope of
services under this contract can be accomplished within the specified time and contract
cost. The Project Schedule will provide specific work sequence and definite review
times by the City and the Engineer of the work performed. If the review time should
take longer than shown on the project schedule, through no fault of the Engineer,
additional contract time may be authorized by the City through a supplemental
agreement, if requested by a timely written request from the Engineer and approved by
the City.
3. Term and Termination. This Contract term will begin upon execution and end sixty
days after issuance of the certification of completion of construction by the Engineer.
The City may terminate this Contract at any time during its term by giving written notice
to Engineer. The City shall pay the Engineer for all services rendered to the date of
termination.
4. Modifications. City without invalidating the Contract, may order changes within the
general scope of the work required by the Contract by altering, adding to and/or
deducting from the work to be performed. If any change under this clause causes an
increase or decrease in Engineer's cost of, or the time required for, the performance of
any part of the Services under the Contract, an equitable adjustment will be made by
mutual agreement and the Contract modified in writing accordingly.
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5. Subcontracts. If, for any reason, at any time during the progress of providing
services, City determines that any subcontractor for Engineer is incompetent or
undesirable, City will notify Engineer accordingly and Engineer shall take immediate
corrective action, which may include cancellation of such subcontract. Subletting by
subcontractors shall be subject to the same regulations. Nothing contained in the
Contract shall create any contractual relation between any subcontractor and City.
6. Ownership of Documents. All drawings, report data, and other project information
developed in the execution of the services provided under this Contract shall be the
property of the City upon payment of Engineer's fees for services. Engineer may retain
copies for record purposes. Owner agrees such documents are not intended or
represented to be suitable for reuse by City or others. Any reuse by City or by those
who obtained said documents from City without written verification or adaptation by
Engineer will be at City's sole risk and without liability or legal exposure to Engineer, or
to Engineer's independent associates or consultants, and City shall indemnify and hold
harmless Engineer and Engineer's independent associates and consultants from all
claims, damages, losses, and expenses including attorneys' fees arising out of or
resulting therefrom. Any such verification or adaptation will entitle Engineer to further
reasonable compensation. Engineer may reuse all drawings, report data, and other
project information in the execution of the services provided under this Contract in
Engineer's other activities. Any reuse by Engineer will be at Engineer's sole risk and
without liability or legal exposure to City, and Engineer shall indemnify and hold
harmless City from all claims, damages, losses, and expenses including attorneys' fees
arising out of or resulting therefrom.
7. Insurance.
A. The Engineer shall procure and maintain for the duration of this Agreement,
insurance against claims for injuries to persons, damages to property, or any errors and
omissions relating to the performance of any work by the Engineer, its agents,
employees or subcontractors under this Agreement, as,follows:
(1) Workers' Compensation as required by law.
(2) Professional Liability Insurance in an amount not less than $1,000,000 in
the aggregate.
(3) Comprehensive General Liability and Property Damage Insurance with
minimum limits of $1,000,000 for injury or death of any one person,
$1,000,000 for each occurrence, and $1',000,000 for each occurrence of
damage to or destruction of property.
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(4) Comprehensive Automobile and Truck Liability Insurance covering owned,
hired, and non-owned vehicles, with minimum limits of $1,000,000 for
injury or death of any one person, $1,000,000 for each occurrence, and
$1,000,000 for property damage.
B. The Engineer shall include the City as an additional insured under the policies,
with the exception of the Professional Liability Insurance and Workers' Compensation.
Certificates of Insurance and endorsements shall be furnished to the City before work
commences. Each insurance policy shall be endorsed to state that coverage shall not
be suspended, voided, canceled, reduced in coverage or in limits except after thirty (30)
days prior written notice by certified mail, return receipt requested, has been given to
the City. Upon request, certified copies of all insurance policies shall be furnished to the
City.
8. Indemnity. Engineer shall indemnify and hold the City, its officers, agents, and
employees, harmless from any claim, loss, damage, suit, and liability of every kind for
which Engineer is legally liable, including all expenses of litigation, court costs, and
attorney's fees, for injury to or death of any person, for damage to any property, or
errors in design, any of which are caused by the negligent act or omission of the
Engineer, his officers, employees, agents, or subcontractors under this Contract.
9. Assignment. Engineer shall not assign this Contract without the prior written
consent of the City.
10. Law Governing and Venue. This Contract shall be governed by the law of the State
of Texas and no lawsuit shall be prosecuted on this Contract except in a court of
competent jurisdiction located in Brazoria County, Texas.
11. Entire Contract. This Contract represents the entire Contract between the City and
the Engineer and supersedes all prior negotiations, representations, or contracts, either
written or oral. This Contract may be amended only.by written instrument signed by
both parties. Purchase orders issued under this Agreement shall contain a statement
nullifying additional terms and conditions on the reverse side of the purchase order and
referencing this Agreement.
12. Conflicts in Contract Documents.. The above provisions shall govern over any
conflicting provision contained in any referenced contract document specified above.
13. Dispute Resolution Procedures. The Engineer 'and City desire an expeditious
means to resolve any disputes that may arise between them regarding this Contract. To
accomplish this, the parties agree to mediation as follows: If a dispute arises out of or
relates to this Contract, or the breach thereof, and if the dispute cannot be settled
through negotiation, then the parties agree first to try in good faith, and before bringing
any legal action, to settle the dispute by mediation of a third party who will be selected
by agreement of the parties.
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EXECUTED and EFFECTIVE as of the day of , 20
CITY OF PEARLAND ENGINEER
By: By:
Printed Name: Printed Name:
Title: Title:
STATE OF TEXAS §
COUNTY OF §
BEFORE ME, the undersigned Notary Public, on this day personally appeared
, known to me to be the person whose name is subscribed to the
foregoing instrument and acknowledged to me that he/she executed the same for the purposes
and consideration therein expressed.
GIVEN UNDER MY HAND AND SEAL OF OFFICE THIS DAY OF
A.D., 20
NOTARY PUBLIC IN AND FOR THE
STATE OF TEXAS
Printed Name:
My Commission Expires:
STATE OF TEXAS §
COUNTY OF §
BEFORE ME, the undersigned Notary Public, on this day personally appeared
, known to me to be the person whose name is subscribed to
the foregoing instrument and acknowledged to me that he/she executed the same for the
purposes and consideration therein expressed.
GIVEN UNDER MY HAND AND SEAL OF OFFICE THIS DAY OF
, A.D., 20
NOTARY PUBLIC IN AND FOR THE
STATE OF TEXAS
Printed Name:
My Commission Expires:
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GEOTEST ENGINEERING , INC.
Geotechnical Engineers&Materials Testing
5600 Bintliff Drive Houston,Texas 77036 Telephone: (713) 266-0588
January 10, 2005 Fax: (713) 266-2977
Proposal No: 05PM289
Ms. Jennifer Phan
City of Pearland
3519 Liberty Drive
Pearland,Texas 77581-5416
Re: West Mary's Creek Detention Facility
and SWEC Outfall Modifications
Bid No. 2004-069
Dear Jennifer:
Geotest Engineering, Inc. appreciates the opportunity to submit our proposed scope of services
and budget estimate to provide materials testing services on the above referenced project. Based on the
proposed scope of services, we estimate a budget of$56,825.00. Any additional services requested
and not part of this estimate will be charged in accordance with our attached standard fee schedule.
Geotest appreciates the opportunity to work with you. If the enclosed estimate is agreeable,
please indicate your formal acceptance by signing below and returning one (1) copy to Geotest. If you have
any questions or require additional information, please contact me at your convenience.
Very truly yours,
GEOTEST ENGINEERING, INC.
Mark D. Wells, P.E.
Vice President
Copies Submitted: 2
Enclosures: Cost Estimate (05PM289)
Fee Schedule (COP2004)
MDW/ep
pc28/fee15/05pm289
Accepted by:
Printed Name:
Title:
Date:
GEOTEST ENGINEERING, INC.
5600 Bintliff Drive Houston, Texas 77036 Tel (713)266-0588
CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS TESTING COST BREAKDOWN
West Mary's Creek Detention Facility
and SWEC Outfall Modifications, Bid No. 2004-069
(05PM289)
Unit
Quani Rate Amount
PERSONNEL
7 Technician NICET III, HMA II 120 x $58.00 /Hr = $ 6,960.00
7.5 Technician NICET III, HMA II-OT 30 x $72.00 /Hr = $ 2,160.00
8 Technician NICET II, HMA-1A 600 x $53.00 /Hr = $ 31,800.00
8.5 Technician NICET II, HMA-1A-OT 90 x $64.50 /Hr = $ 5,805.00
MATERIAL TESTING:
200 Concrete Mix Design Inspection and Testing
201 Mix Design Review(ACI-214): (Using previously determined aggregate
Properties and other design factors)Excluding Test Costs 2 x $115.00 /Each = $ 230.00
203 Cylinder Test(ASTM C-39)or Hold, Each 160 x $13.00 /Each = $ 2,080.00
1000 Soils Tests:
1001 Liquid and Plastic Limits: (Atterberg Limits)(ASTM D-4318) 20 x $45.00 /Each = $ 900.00
1006 OMD Standard Compaction(ASTM D-698) 8 x $150.00 /Each = $ 1,200.00
1007 OMD Modified Compaction(ASTM D-1557) 2 x $160.00 /Each = $ 320.00
1008 OMD Lime or Cement Stabilized Soil(ASTM D-698, D-558, D-1557) 4 x $165.00 /Each = $ 660.00
1011 Four Point Lime Content Recommendation Series(PI) 1 x $178.00 /Test = $ 178.00
1014 Compressive Strength of CSS Sample, Including Molding,
(ASTM D-1632,ASTM D-1633) 56 x $52.00 /Each = $ 2,912.00
1200 Sliplining and Manhole Rehabilitation:
1203 Coring of Gunite Panels(including compressive strength) 18 x $90.00 Core = $ 1,620.00
TOTAL $ 56,825.00
GENERAL NOTE
All services on an hourly basis(Items 6-16)will be charged at the applicable rate,from the time
the technician/inspector leaves the Laboratory until he or she returns to the laboratory from the
assignment. Hourly personnel overtimes rates will be changed for all hours worked
over forty(40)hours per week, Monday through Sunday.
GEOTEST ENGINEERING, INC.
5600 Bintliff Drive Houston,Texas 77036 Tel(713)266-0588
CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS TESTING
TESTING&INSPECTION FEE SCHEDULE
CITY OF PEARLAND
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PERSONNEL
1 Principal $ 143.00 /Hr
2 Sr.Engineer,PE(10 years Exp.) $ 105.00 /Hr
3 Project Engineer,PE $ 82.00 /Hr
4 Staff Engineer,EIT $ 65.00 /Hr
5 Graduate Engineer,CMT Manager $ 58.00 /Hr
6 Technician NICET IV $ 63.00 /Hr
6.5 Technician NICET IV-OT $ 79.50 /Hr
7 Technician NICET III,HMA II $ 58.00 /Hr
7.5 Technician NICET III,HMA II-OT $ 72.00 /Hr
8 Technician NICET II,HMA-1A $ 53.00 /Hr
8.5 Technician NICET II,HMA-1A-OT $ 64.50 /Hr
9 Technician ACI-I,II $ 46.00 /Hr
9.5 Technician ACI-I,II-OT $ 54.00 /Hr
10 Technician HMA-IB $ 48.00 /Hr
10.5 Technician HMA-IB-OT $ 57.00 /Hr
11 Technician,Non-Certified $ 42.00 /Hr
11.5 Technician,Non-Certified-OT $ 48.00 /Hr
12 Welding Inspector(CWI) $ 77.00 /Hr
12.5 Welding Inspector(CWI)-OT $ 100.50 /Hr
13 Welding Inspector(Associate CWI) $ 58.00 /Hr
13.5 Welding Inspector(Associate CWI)-OT $ 72.00 /Hr
14 NDT Inspector(ASNT Level II) $ 58.00 /Hr
14.5 NDT Inspector(ASNT Level II)-OT $ 72.00 /Hr
15 NDT Inspector(ASNT Level III) $ 62.00 /Hr
15.5 NDT Inspector(ASNT Level III)-OT $ 78.00 /Hr
16 NDT Inspector Level II with asst(2-man crew) $ 90.00 /Hr
16.5 NDT Inspector Level II with asst(2-man crew)-OT $ 129.00 /Hr
17 Support Personnel(Drafting,Word Processing) $ 31.00 /Hr
19 Traffic Control Cost+10%
MATERIAL TESTING:
100 Concrete Aggregates:
101 Screen or Sieve Analysis(ASTM C-136) $ 39.00 Each
102 Specific Gravity(ASTM C-127 or C-128) $ 39.00 Each
103 Unit Weight(ASTM C-29) $ 28.00 Each
104 Absorption(ASTM C-127 or C-128) $ 33.00 Each
105 Finer than 200 Mesh(ASTM C-117) $ 36.00 Each
106 Organic Impurities(ASTM C-40) $ 35.00 Each
107 Scratch Hardness(ASTM C-851) $ 31.00 Each
108 L A Abrasion(ASTM C-131 or C-535) $ 153.00 Each
109 Clay Lumps(ASTM C-142) $ 40.00 Each
110 Light Weight Pieces(ASTM C-123) $ 47.00 Each
111 Sand Equivalent(ASTM C-2419) $ 48.00 Each
112 Sodium/Magnesium Sulfate Soundness(5 Cycles) $ 260.00 Each
113 Sodium/Magnesium Sulfate Soundness Additional Cycles $ 150.00 Each
114 Petrographic Examination of Concrete Aggregates(ASTM C-295) By Quotation
200 Concrete Mix Design Inspection and Testing
201 Mix Design Review(ACI-214):(Using previously determined aggregate
Properties and other design factors)Excluding Test Costs $ 115.00 Each
202 Trial Batch Tests(ASTM C-192)(Using aggregate admixtures and
cement proposed for use in the project);each batch or each curve point $ 200.00 Each
203 Cylinder Test(ASTM C-39)or Hold,Each $ 13.00 Each
204 Beam Test(ASTM C-78,C-293)or Hold,Each $ 20.00 Each
205 Concrete Coring(4"Dia.Up to 6"Thickness)ASTM C-42
includes Personnel,Vehicle and Patching holes $ 72.00 Each
206 Measuring Thickness of Concrete Cores(ASTM C-174) $ 9.50 Each
207 Additional Thickness(6"to 12") $ 6.75 Inch
GEOTEST ENGINEERING, INC.
5600 Bintliff Drive Houston,Texas 77036 Tel(713)266-0588
CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS TESTING
TESTING&INSPECTION FEE SCHEDULE
CITY OF PEARLAND
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208 Additional Thickness(Over 12") $ 12.00 Inch
209 Concrete Coring,Minimum Charge(Min.3 Cores), $ 275.00 LS
210 Preparation of Cores,Capping&Test(ASTM C42,C-39) $ 57.00 Each
211 Cement Compressive Strength,one age(ASTM C-109) $ 104.00 SET
212 Cement Compressive Strength,two age(ASTM C-109) $ 127.00 SET
213 Mortar/Grout Compressive Strength Cubes(ASTM C-109) $ 17.00 Each
214 Mortar/Grout Compressive Strength 3"x 6"(ASTM C-495) $ 17.00 Each
215 Mortar/Grout Compressive Strength(ASTM C-1019) $ 17.00 Each
216 Structural Coring By Quotation
217 Windsor Probes(ASTM C-803) $ 68.00 SET
218 Bar Linear Shrinkage $ 235.00 SET
219 Unit Weight of Lightweight Cylinders $ 25.00 SET
220 Split Tensile Strength including preparation(ASTM C-496) $ 80.00 Each
221 Petrographic Examination of Hardened Concrete(ASTM C-856) By Quotation
222 Concrete Shrinkage Test(ASTM C-157,C-490) $ 125.00 TEST
300 Brick:
All brick tests will be performed in accordance with ASTM C-67(Minimum 5 bricks)
301 Compressive Strength(ASTM C-67) $ 24.00 Each
302 Absorption-five hours boiling(ASTM C-67) $ 52.00 Each
303 Absorption-24 hours boiling(ASTM C-67) $ 53.00 Each
400 Reinforcing Steel:(ASTM A-370&ASTM A-675)
401 Tension Test(size#11 and under) $ 36.00 Each
402 Tension Test(over size#11) $ 48.00 Each
403 Bend Test(size#6 and under) $ 29.00 Each
404 Bend Test(oversize#6) $ 35.00 Each
405 Defonnation Examination $ 21.00 Each
406 Bolt Tensile Test(ASTM A-325) $ 42.00 Each
500 Welded Specimens:
501 Welding Coupons(ASTM A-370) Cost+10%
600 Tension Tests(ASTM A-370):
601 Without use of Extensometer $ 38.00 Each
602 Without use of Extensometer(with curves) $ 67.00 Each
603 Steel Strand Cable $ 94.00 Each
700 Nondestructive Testing(Steel):
701 Radiographic Films(ASTM E-142) Cost+10%
702 Radiographic Source,Iridium(E-11I4) $ 91.00 Each
703 Radiographic Source,Cobalt 60 $ 104.00 Each
704 Ultrasonic Equipment(AWS D11) $ 67.00 Each
800 Asphalt Concrete Mix Design&Inspection:
801 Mix Design Review(using previously determined aggregates
properties and other design factors)Excluding Test Costs $ 160.00 Each
802 Trial Batch Test(Up to 5 curve points) $1,200.00 Each
803 Additional Curve Points for item 802,Per Point $ 173.00 Each
804 Extraction&Gradation Test(ASTM D-2172,ASTM C-136 or
TEX-210F) $ 149.00 Each
805 Specific Gravity(ASTM D-2041,TEX 201F) $ 53.00 Each
GEOTEST ENGINEERING, INC.
5600 Bintliff Drive Houston,Texas 77036 Tel(713)266-0588
CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS TESTING
TESTING&INSPECTION FEE SCHEDULE
CITY OF PEARLAND
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806 Stability:Hveem(3 Per Set)(ASTM D-1560 or TEX208F) $ 70.00 Set
Marshall(3 Per Set)(ASTM D-1559) $ 70.00 Set
807 Bulk Density of Lab Molded or Field Specimen(Core),(TEX-207F),
3PerSet $ 39.00 Set
808 Molding Specimens(3 Per Set)for 806&807(ASTM D-1560,
TEX-208F) $ 46.00 Set
809 Penetration(ASTM D-5) $ 63.00 Each
810 Ductility(ASTM D-113) $ 85.00 Each
811 Viscosity(ASTM D-2170) $ 70.00 Each
812 Asphalt Coring(4"Dia Up to 6"Thickness)
includes Personnel,Vehicle and Patching Holes $ 68.00 Each
813 Asphalt Coring Minimum Charge $ 250.00 LS
814 Additional Thickness over 6" $ 6.00 Inch
815 Abson Recovery(TEX-211 F) $ 240.00 Each
816 Measuring Thickness of Asphalt Cores $ 7.00 Each
817 Maximum Theoretical Specific Gravity(TEX 227F) $ 67.00 Each
818 Hot Mix In-Place Asphalt Design $1,600.00 Each
819 Apparent Specific Gravity(TEX-202F) $ 50.00 Each
820 Moisture Susceptibility Test(TEX 531-C) $ 350.00 Each
821 PMA Extraction/Gradation(ASTM D-2172) $ 200.00 Each
822 PMA Extraction/Gradation by Ignition(ASTM D-6307) $ 124.00 Each
900 Build-up Roof and Roof Fill:
901 Cut Out Roofing Sample Evaluation/Analysis(ASTM D-2928) $ 259.00 Each
902 Dry Density Test and 28-Day Compressive Strength Tests
(ASTM C-495) $ 58.00 Each
903 Laboratory Preparation of Sample for Testing
1000 Soils Tests:
1001 Liquid and Plastic Limits:(Atterberg Limits)(ASTM D-4318) $ 45.00 Each
1002 Moisture Content Only(ASTM D-2216) $ 6.00 Each
1003 Mechanical Sieve Analysis,Through#200 Sieve(ASTM D-422) $ 42.00 Each
1004 Percent Passing#200 Sieve(ASTM D-1120) $ 35.00 Each
1005 Specific Gravity(ASTM D-854&D-204) $ 44.00 Each
1006 OMD Standard Compaction(ASTM D-698) $ 150.00 Each
1007 OMD Modified Compaction(ASTM D-1557) $ 160.00 Each
1008 OMD Lime or Cement Stabilized Soil(ASTM D-698,D-558,D-1557) $ 165.00 Each
1009 California Bearing Ratio(ASTM D-1883) $ 158.00 Each
1010 Percent Solids in Lime Slurry(ASTM D-2216) $ 32.00 Test
1011 Four Point Lime Content Recommendation Series(PI) $ 178.00 Test
1012 Cement Content of Freshly Mixed CSS Mixture(ASTM D-806) $ 230.00 Each
1014 Compressive Strength of CSS Sample,Including Molding,
(ASTM D-1632,ASTM D-1633) $ 52.00 Each
1015 Maximum&Minimum Density(Sands)(ASTM D-4254) $ 156.00 Test
1016 Density and Moisture of Soil Sample $ 19.00 Each
1017 Unconfined Compression(ASTM D-2166) $ 33.00 Each
1018 Unconsolidated Undrained(ASTM D-2850) $ 46.00 Each
1019 Consolidation(One cycle)(ASTM D-2435) $ 265.00 Each
1020 Consolidation-Additional Increments $ 38.00 Each
1021 Ph of Soil(ASTM D-4972) $ 13.00 Each
1022 Optimum Lime Content Ph Method $ 173.00 Each
1023 Sieve Analysis-Base Materials(ASTM C-136) $ 70.00 Each
1024 Compressive Strength of Cement Stabilized Base Materials,
(TEX-120E,ASTM D-2166) $ 190.00 Each
1025 Soil Shrinkage Factor(ASTM D-427) $ 46.00 Each
1026 One Dimensional Swell Cohesive Soils $ 215.00 Each
1027 Triaxial Testing By Quotation
1028 Permeability Test,Constant Head Method(ASTM D-2434) $ 170.00 Test
1029 Pinhole Test $ 210.00 Test
1030 Crumb Test(ASTM D-4647) $ 28.00 Each
1031 Double Hydrometer(ASTM D-4221) $ 130.00 Each
1032 Free Swell(FHA) $ 75.00 Each
1033 Soil Suction-Filter Paper Method $ 42.00 Each
GEOTEST ENGINEERING, INC.
5600 Bintliff Drive Houston,Texas 77036 Tel(713)266-0588
CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS TESTING
TESTING&INSPECTION FEE SCHEDULE
CITY OF PEARLAND
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1100 Subsurface Field Investigation:
1101 Intermittent 3-Inch Diameter(0-50FT) $ 13.50 Ft
1102 Intermittent 3-Inch Diameter(51 FT-1.00FT) $ 15.00 Ft
1103 Continuous 3-Inch Diameter(0-20FT) $ 15.00 Ft
1104 Boring over 1.00 Ft Additional Surcharge $ 5.00 Ft
1105 Wash Boring $ 7.00 Ft
1106 Auger Boring $ 8.00 Ft
1107 Undisturbed or Split Spoon Sample in Wash or Auger Borings $ 29.00 Each
1108 Grouting of Completed Bore Holes $ 4.00 Ft
1109 Boring Not Accessible By Truck Mounted Equipment,Surcharge $ 5.00 Ft
1110 Minimum Charge(to be used when charges are less than$575.00) $ 575.00 LS
1111 Mobilization/Demobilization $ 250.00 Project
1112 Piezometer Installation By Quotation
1113 THD Cone Penetration Test $ 20.00 Each
1114 AN Mobilization Surcharge $ 100.00 LS
1115 Portable Rig Drilling(Crew of two) $ 132.00 Hr
1116 Standby(Crew of two) $ 125.00 Hr
1117 Materials Cost+10%
1200 Sliplining and Manhole Rehabilitation:
1201 Micro Silica Content(Petrographic Analysis) By Quotation
1202 Coring/Drilling of Manhole Grout $ 45.00 Hole
1203 Coring of Gunite Panels(including compressive strength) $ 90.00 Core
1204 Thickness of Liner Materials(ASTM D-2122) Applicable Tech Rate
1205 Flexural Strength/Modulus of Elasticity of Liner Material $ 120.00 Coupon
1206 Holiday Testing Equipment Rental. $ 70.00 Trip
1207 Compressive Strength 3x 6 cyls(Elastizel)(ASTM D-790) $ 200.00 Set
1300 Reimbursable Expenses:
1300 Reimbursable Expenses Including Outside Testing,Equipment
and Supplies Cost+10%
GENERAL NOTE
All services on an hourly basis(Items 6-16)will be charged at the applicable rate,from the time
the technician/inspector leaves the Laboratory until he or she returns to the laboratory from the
assignment. Hourly personnel overtimes rates will be changed for all hours worked
over forty(40)hours per week,Monday through Sunday.