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HomeMy WebLinkAbout21-52 Firestone Ground Engineering Consultants Inc Testing Public Works Facility Expansion 04-28-2021RESOLUTION NO. Ll- z A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE TOWN OF FIRESTONE, COLORADO, APPROVING AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE TOWN OF FIRESTONE AND GROUND ENGINEERING CONSULTANTS INC. FOR TESTING AND SPECIAL INSPECTION SERVICES FOR THE TOWNS PUBLIC WORKS FACILITY EXPANSION AND REMODEL PROJECT WHEREAS, the Town of Firestone ("Town") is in need of soil and concrete testing and structural steel inspection services for the Town's Public Works Facility Expansion and Remodel Project; and WHEREAS, Staff recommends that Ground Engineering Consultants Inc be selected to perform the required work as they are able to provide all of the requested services and have a proven record of successfully working for public entities. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE TOWN OF FIRESTONE, COLORADO: The Agreement between the Town of Firestone and Ground Engineering Consultants Inc., for testing and special inspection services for the Town's Public Works Facility Expansion and Remodel Project is approved in substantially the same form as the copy attached hereto and made a part of this resolution and the Mayor is authorized to execute the Agreement on behalf of the Town. INTRODUCED, READ ATTEST: ca Koenig, CMC APPROVED William m 0 AND ADOPTED this��ay of �� � 1 , 2021. go"'� TOW' '"% TOWN OF FIRESTONE, COLORADO ryy� . fit PfIA ��°�o O i 4 bi Sin ar, Mayor Clerk ToU�Attorney ENGINEERING Ms. Raelynn Ferrera Town of Firestone 151 Grant Avenue Firestone, Coloraod 80520 Dear Ms. Ferrera, April 9`h12021 Subject: Proposal Special Inspection Facility - Addition for Materials Testing and Services, Public Works Proposal No. 2104-0717 Ground Engineering Consultants, Inc. (GROUND) appreciates the opportunity to prepare a proposal to provide materials testing and special inspection services for the Public Works Facility - Addition project located at 7500 County Road 20 in Firestone, Colorado. Please note that the services detailed below will only be provided as scheduled by the Owner, Owner's Representative, Contractor, or applicable Subcontractors. Additional services beyond those below can be provided. Please contact our office for a fee estimate for additional services that may be needed. Scope of Project The proposed project will generally consist an addition to an existing structure and associated sitework. The addition's foundation construction will consist of a shallow foundation system. The building will consist of a steel framed structure. Site improvements are anticipated to include finish site grading, utilities placement, and asphalt paving. Fee Estimate To assist in the budgeting of this project, we are providing the following general scope of services and approximate costs for each service. To prepare this estimate, a number of assumptions were made regarding the project construction sequencing, the actual number of hours and associated tests may be more or less. The fees outlined below represents an estimate of the time and unit cost for the proposed scope of services, based on our understanding of the project quantities and assuming proper scheduling of our services. The estimate detailed is not inclusive of costs associated with retesting. An overtime rate of an additional $15.00 per hour above the hourly rate will be billed for hours over 8 per day and all hours on nights and weekends, and double time will be billed on major holidays. Estimated Time Soils Technician $48.00 per hour 147 Hours $7,056.00 Concrete Technician $48.00 per hour 36 Hours $1,728.00 Asphalt Technician $48.00 per hour 16 Hours $768000 Structural Steel/Welding (on -site) $80.00 per hour 44 Hours $3,520.00 PM Management/Meetings/Review $105.00 perhour 17 Hours $15785.00 Laboratory Testing and Unit Billing Soil Proctor Compaction 10 Tests @ $110000 $1,100.00 Gradation 10 Tests @ $60.00 $600,00 Atterberg Limit 10 Tests @ $65.00 $650,00 COMMERCE CITY OFFICE 7393 Dahlia Street � Commerce City, CO 80022 � (303) 289-1989 � www.groundeng.com ENGLEWOOD � COMMERCE CITY � LOVELAND � GRANBY � GYPSUM � COLORADO SPRINGS Public Works Facility" Addition Firestone, Colorado Concrete Concrete Compression Test, Cylinders (each) 60 Tests @ $14.00 $840400 Asphalt AC Content and Extracted Gradation 2 Tests @ $160.00 $320.00 Theoretical Maximum Specific Gravity 2 Tests @ $100.00 $200,00 Total Proposed Estimate $181567.00 This estimate has been compiled based on information provided to GROUND Engineering Consultants, Inc. as of the date of proposal. General Conditions and Limitations of Liability have been submitted herewith, and are incorporated herein by reference. This estimate is not inclusive of any retests, nor of any changes to scope or schedule of work. Noted Proposal Assumptions/Exclusions/Conditions 1. Structural steel fabrication shop inspections are not included in our estimated fees but can be provided under an added scope of services upon request. 2. Building Inspection Services (excluded): Many municipalities are no longer providing the required I nspections for commercial, retail and mixed use construction projects and the tenant finish portion of construction projects. GROUND can provide these services for this project in accordance with local, national, and/or international codes. We have highly qualified and certified IBC building inspectors familiar with the requirements for building/special inspection including fabrication, structural and nonstructural wood and light -gauge framing components, adhered and anchored masonry veneer, lath and gypsum board, EIFS, sprayed fire-resistant materials, fire- resistant penetrations, fire stopping assemblies, insulation, dampproofing and waterproofing, roof assemblies, and energy efficiency of buildings. Note: Our staff of in-house building inspectors can complete these services under an added scope of services, upon request. a. Fire Stop Inspection — If requested, GROUND can provide firestop inspection services under a separate scope of work. These services are provided by an IFC certed building inspector. Service Agreement/Proposal Conditions The scope addressed by this proposal does not include geotechnical engineering services, other than any specifically identified herein. Should geotechnical engineering services be requested, including but not necessarily limited to soil bearing pressure evaluation, remedial earthwork/soil stabilization recommendations, groundwater evaluation, and assessment of soil suitability for specific uses, the Client/Owner/Contractor must realize additional time, exploration, evaluation/analysis, and costs likely will be incurred for such services. Such services would be provided under a separate scope and fee. Performing materials testing and observation services does not place the Consultant in the role of Geotechnical Engineer for the project, and the Consultant cannot assume that role unless specifically contracted to do so. You will be invoiced for the amount of services actually performed, so actual total cost may be more or less than the amount estimated above. The terms under which our services will be performed are outlined in the General Conditions that contain a limitation of GROUND Is liability. This proposed estimate shall be valid for a period of 120 calendar days from the date of submittal. GROUND reserves the right to review and revise the proposed quantities and unit rates thereafter. The referenced "Fee Schedule" and "General Conditions" are included and are part of this proposal. We propose that our fees for any additional services be based on our hourly and unit costs in accordance with the "Fee Schedule". Also note that GROUND reserves the right to withhold data and reports until we have received a signed proposal. If this proposal meets with your approval, please sign one copy and return it to this office. April 9, 2021 Proposal No. 2104-0717 Page 2 of 5 Public Works Facility - Addition Firestone, Colorado Thank you for considering us for the materials testing and special inspection services on this project. Sincerely, GROUND Engineering Consultants, Inc. Kevin Tighe Agree Town Print: Reviewed By: Levi Klingsmith April 9, 2021 Proposal No. 2104-0717 Page 3 of 5 Public Works Facility - Addition Firestone, Colorado ENGINEERING MATERIAL TESTING AND SPECIAL INSPECTION (Time is round trip from office to project site and return) • Concrete and Asphalt Testing (hourly) • Soil Testing (hourly) • Rebar, Masonry, Post Tension, Hers (hourly) • Floor Flatness (hourly) • Wastewater Hpe Inspection (hourly) • Coring and Concrete Humidity/Moisture (hourly) • Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) (hourly) • Certified Building Inspector (hourly) • Certified Fire Stop Inspector (hourly) FEE SCHEDULE - CONSTRUCTION SERVICES MANAGEMENT AND ENGINEERING $48.00 •Project Management-Review/Supervision (hourly) $48'00 • Senior Project Engineer/Geologist (hourly) $55'00 • Project Engineer/Geologist (hourly) $75.00 • Staff Engineer/Geologist (hourly) $75.00 • Open Hole (hourly) $75'00 • Principal Engineer, Senior Project Manager $80'00 • Overtime (Over 8hrs/day, weekends, after 6pm) $80.00 • Trip Charge (covers vehicle and equipment) $95'00 • Interest charged after 30 days from invoice date MISCELLANEOUS (These units are on a project by project basis and will only apply as detailed in the proposal) • Construction Management, Civil Inspection Quote • Mobile Laboratory • Quality Management Quote • Outside Laboratory Services • Out -of -tow n living expenses, commercial travel Quote • Vibration Monitoring/Geotechnical Instrumentation costs, equipment rental, etc. Services, Thermal Conductivity and Resistivity • Rio Dynamic Analysis, Ground Penetrating Radar, Cross Hole Sonic Logging, Sonic Echo, Falling Weight Deflectometer Soil and Aggregate Proctor Compaction Atterberg Limit Gradation No. 200 Wash Gradation and Hydrometer Specirfic Gravity of Fine Aggregate Natural Density and Moisture Content " R'-Value Soil Cement Proctor Unconfined Comp. Str.-Soil Stab. (per set) pH Test Water Soluble Sulfates Test Triaxial Permeability Alkali Silica Reactivity (to 28 days) Denver Swell Direct Shear Sand Equivalent Relative Density Gay Lumps and Friable Particles Flat or Eongated Particles Sulfate Soundness Fractured Faces Test Los Angeles Abrasion Test Uncompacted Voids Test Specific Gravity of Coarse Aggregate Soil Stabilization Mixture Analysis LABORATORY TESTING Concrete $110.00 Concrete Compression Test, Cylinders (each) $65.00 Concrete Comp. St. Cylinders (high strength concrete) $60.00 Compressive Strength-CLSM Cylinders $35.00 Concrete Flexural Test, Beams $135,00 Maturity Data Logger (each) $65.00 Moisture Coupons (each) $15.00 Relative Humidity Sensors (ASTM F2170) (each) $350000 Shotcrete Comp. Str. (per panel) $150,00 Maturity Meter Strength Correlation $250,00 Concrete Mix Trial Blend $50.00 Asphalt $50.00 AC Content and Extracted Gradation $375,00 Sp.G.(SSD), Stability, How (Marshall) (per test) $450,00 Specific Gravity (SSD) and Voids (Gyratory) (per test) $75.00 Theoretical Maximum Specific Gravity $500000 Modified Lottman (TSR) $95.00 Ignition Oven Calibration $200000 Specific Gravity (SSD) and Voids (per Core) $45.00 Coring -Asphalt (Dia. (in.) X Depth (in. ) X No. cores) $60.00 Stability (Gyratory) $300,00 Asphalt Moisture Content ry $60.00 Micro Deval $150.00 Mason $95.00 Mortar Compressive Strength $95.00 Masonry Prism Comp. Strength $3,500,00 Grout Compressive Strength Compressive Strength CMU/Brick Coupon $105.00 $175,00 $140,00 $105,00 $95.00 Quote rate + $15.00 $0.00 1.5% Quote Quote SII•I� Quote $14.00 $75.00 $20'00 $55'00 $95'00 $95'00 $95'00 $225'00 $3,000'00 $4,000'00 $160.00 $350.00 $250.00 $100.00 $325.00 $225.00 $40.00 $1.50 $105.00 $15.00 $175.00 $20.00 $95.00 $30.00 $50.00 3r1 15 -3C1 0 April 9, 2021 Proposal No. 2104-0717 Page 4 of 5 Public Works Facility -Addition Firestone, Colorado GENERAL CONDITIONS INTENT OF SERVICES: The services and any subsequent analysis and reporting performed by the Consultant under this agreement are intended to assist the Client. It must be understood that the Consultant's tests, observations, or inspection results do not mean that Consultant is approving any aspect of the design, or the work performed or materials used by the Contractor or any Subcontractors. Client acknowledges that Consultant is not responsible for the contractor's or subcontractor's compliance with regulating agencies, safety, materials, means, methods, techniques, sequences, procedures of construction, nor for contractor's failure to follow recommendations or good construction practices, and that the services provided by the Consultant shall not relieve the contractor of its obligation to perform the Work in accordance with the project plans and specifications, as well as use materials that are in accordance with the plans and specifications. The observation and testing services outlined herein, or lack thereof, do not relieve the contractor, subcontractors or any other applicable trades of their responsibilities to perform their portion of this project in conformance to the project plans, specifications, and other applicable documents. Any exploration, testing, specific observations, inspection and/or analysis associated with the services will be performed by Consultant solely to fulfill the purpose of this Service Agreement and Consultant is not responsible for interpretation by others of the information developed. Client recognizes that conditions on the project site may vary from those encountered during testing and that information generated by Consultant is based solely on the information available to the Consultant at the time and location of such testing. Furthermore, the Client acknowledges that actual testing, observation, or inspection performed is likely on a very small percentage of the overall project and that as such, may not fully reflect the work performed or materials used by Project Contractors or Subcontractors. The proposed scope of services provided herein does not include engineering review of the project documents in regard to the geotechnical aspects of the project such as foundations, slabs, pavements, drains, walls, etc; nor does the proposed scope of work consist of construction management services relating to acceptance of materials, material types, or placement methodology. It is not the responsibility of the Consultant to accept or reject material placement or material types, nor to alter, amend, or revise project specifications. If required, these services can be provided under a separate scope of work. RIGHT -OF -ENTRY: Unless otherwise agreed, Client will furnish right -of -entry for Consultant to take the scheduled tests or observations. Consultant will take reasonable precautions to reduce damage to property. However, cost of restoration or damage that may result from field operations are not included in the fee unless otherwise stated, and Consultant cannot be held responsible. Any construction debris or waste generated as a result of the required testing is the responsibility of the Client and their respective Contractor or Subcontractors. SCHEDULING OF SERVICES: ALL observation and testing requests must be scheduled at least 24 hours in advance of each required observation or test. Verbal test results can be provided to the Contractor/Subcontractor and/or any other entities or representatives as designated by the Client as tests are completed, and formal, typed reports can be forwarded once they have been processed and reviewed. Unless specifically scheduled through our main office for a specific test/observation, date, and time, testing or observations may not occur. The required amount of work for materials testing depends on the Client's, Contractor's, Subcontractor's, or other Entity's scheduling of our services, as well as their production schedule. Having no control over these factors, our proposed scope of work is in general accordance to the attached Fee Schedule. The proposed scope of work is for periodic testing and observation. It is therefore important that the Client, Contractor, or Subcontractors schedule our field technicians such that: (1) Sufficient tests are conducted to comply with project specifications; and, (2) That such testing occurs at locations that are randomly distributed throughout the materials being tested. The quantity of tests provided for the various elements in the attached sheets are estimates; actual amounts of individual tests and locations are highly dependent on the Contractor's schedule and the scheduling of our field personnel (technicians, CWI, utility Inspectors or building inspectors) by the Client, Contractor and/or Subcontractors. INVOICES: Consultant will submit progress invoices to client monthly and a final bill upon completion of the services. Invoices will show charges for different personnel and expense classifications. Each invoice is due on presentation and is past -due thirty (30) days from invoice date. Rates quoted in this proposal reflect a 3% cash/check discount. Pricing will be adjusted to remove this discount in the event client prefers to pay by credit card. Client agrees to pay a finance charge of one and one-half percent (1.5%) per month, or the maximum rate allowed by law, on past -due accounts. Should Consultant bring suit to recover past due payment for services rendered to Client, Consultant shall be entitled to recover all costs of collection, including reasonable attorneys' fees. REPORTS: Reports, plans and other work products prepared by Consultant remain the property of Consultant until all fees for Consultant's services have been paid. Client agrees that all reports and other documents furnished to the Client and his agents not paid for will be returned upon demand, and will not be used for licensing, permits, design and/or construction. Any Contractor or Subcontractor other than the Client who uses any test data or other information provided by Consultant in support of this scope of work must indemnify the Consultant from and against any and all claims resulting from such use. FINAL LETTERS: Many governing agencies require that the Consultant provide some form of final letter at the completion of a project. Such letters are usually required to state that the project was constructed in compliance or general compliance to certain specifications, plans, or codes. As professional consulting engineers, it is not possible or reasonable to state with certainty that all work completed by others completely complied with any specification, plan, or code, and any interpretation as such is incorrect. The Consultant can only make such statements based on the best of their knowledge, their experience, as well as on the specific periodic testing and/or observations that were performed and for the time they were performed. Any use of the word "inspection" shall be assumed to mean "observation' in any document provided by our office that is in any way connected with this project. Such letters do not constitute any form of warranty, guarantee, or certification, expressed or implied, regardless of the wording used. It must also be understood that such testing and observation only occur when properly scheduled by the owner, owner's representatives, contractor, or subcontractors, and therefore, it is their responsibility to schedule accordingly and in a manner consistent with the project specifications and the scope of work provided herein. USE OF ELECTRONIC OR OTHER SUPPLIED DATA: Electronic documents, site plans, or other information provided to Consultant for the subject project may be used in compiling geotechnical, environmental, orconstruction-related reports for the subject project. It is the responsibility of the Owner or Supplier of such documents to ensure that our use does not violate any copyright or confidentiality that may be pertinent to the supplied information. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY: Consultant agrees in connection with services performed under this Agreement that such services are performed with the care and skill ordinarily exercised by members of the profession practicing under similar conditions at the same time and in the same or a similar locality and scope. No warranty, expressed or implied, is made or intended by rendition of consulting services or by furnishing oral or written reports of the findings made. Liability of Consultant or Subconsultant(s) for damages due to or arising from professional negligence, breach of contract, or any cause of action, shall be limited to the Consultant's fee for this project. Any exploration, testing, specific observations and analysis associated with the services will be performed by Consultant solely to fulfill the purpose of this Service Agreement and Consultant is not responsible for interpretation by others of the information developed. The services we have been retained to provide consist of periodic material testing and/or observations to assist the client, owner, construction manager and design team members with evaluating compliance with project specifications. STANDARD OF CARE: In providing its services, Consultant shall perform in a manner consistent with that degree of care and skill ordinarily exercised by members of Consultant's profession practicing under the same or similar circumstances. CORPORATE PROTECTION: It must be agreed to by all parties affiliated with this agreement that the services provided by the Consultant that are in any way connected to this project shall not connect Consultant's employees, owners, directors, or officers to any personal exposure for risks associated with any portion of this project. Therefore, and not withstanding anything to the contrary that may be contained herein or in any other document related to this project, the Client, future owners, future users, and/or any other trade or professional, agrees that as the sole and exclusive remedy for any claim, demand, or suit shall be directed andlor asserted against the Consultant, a Colorado Corporation, and not against any of GROUND's employees, owners, officers, or directors. April 9, 2021 Proposal No. 2104-0717 Page 5 of 5