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HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes 2024-02-1591 Contract with Alliance Geotechnical Group for Materials Testing on the Collin Pump Station Ph 2 ProjectCITY OF ANNA, TEXAS RESOLUTION NO. 2024 -0;Z - 1591 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ANNA, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH ALLIANCE GEOTECHNICAL GROUP FOR MATERIALS TESTING ON THE COLLIN PUMP STATION PHASE 2 PROJECT IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED NINETY-SIX THOUSAND SEVEN HUNDRED DOLLARS AND ZERO CENTS ($96,700.00); AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, the Collin Pump Station in listed as a capital improvement project in the City of Anna's Capital Improvement Plan; and, WHEREAS, the proposed material testing is required for the construction of the Collin Pump Station and to ensure proper subgrade preparation and foundation construction for the proposed pavement and storage tank; and WHEREAS, Water Impact Fees shall be used to fund the contract in an amount not to exceed $96,700. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANNA, TEXAS, THAT: Section 1. Recitals Incorporated The recitals above are incorporated herein as if set forth in full for all purposes. Section 2. Authorization of Payment and Funding. That the City Council of the City of Anna hereby authorizes the City Manager to execute a contract in an amount not to exceed $96,700 to Alliance Geotechnical Group for the material testing of the Collin Pump Station Phase 2 Project. That funding for the project shall come from the Water Impact Fees and shall not exceed $96,700. PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Anna, Texas on this 1 day of February 2024. ATTEST: (11�'11.927( 4,7411 City Secretary, Carrie Land APPROVED: / Mayor, Nate Pike �G=VTOTECHNIOL February 2, 2024 Proposal No.: P24-0201C Mr. Justin Clay — CID Manager City of Anna Phone: (214) 901-4616 Email: jclay@annatexas.¢ov Subject: Construction Materials Testing Services Collin Pump Station Ground Storage Tank No. 2 Anna, Texas Dear Mr. Clay CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS ENGINEERING E TESTING GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING CONSTRUCTION INSPECTION SERVICES FORENSIC STUDIES Alliance Geotechnical Group (Alliance) is pleased to submit this proposal for construction materials testing for the above referenced project. We understand we have been selected based on the Professional Services Procurement Act. PROJECT INFORMATION Based on our review of the project plans, specifications, and geotechnical report, we understand that the project will consist of the following: ♦ Building • Construction of a 4,000,000 gallon precast concrete ground storage tank • Construction of a new electrical building, generator pad, and catwalk ♦ Paving and Sitework: • Construction of 36", 24", 12", and 8" water lines • Construction of storm water swales, culverts, and headwalls • Construction of lime stabilized subgrade • Construction of temporary crushed rock pavement access road • Construction of HMAC parking and drive area • I: M1I li ER Fort Worth • Frisco • Houston • Huntsville • Longview 1.1 122 Rose Lane Building L Frisco, Texas 75033AM ® Tel: 214-618-4100 • Fax: 214-618-4110 • www.aggengccorn .,.... RLLIR"CE G6GEOTECHfIICRL GROUP SCOPE OF SERVICES The following scope of services is based our review of project documents prepared by Quiddity dated October 2023, and the project geotechnical report by Alliance Geotechnical Group, dated May 22, 2023, and is limited to providing testing and/or observations for the previously mentioned construction. We do request that your construction representative provide us with a 24-hour notice for scheduling purposes. As such, we agree to provide the appropriate personnel to perform the below construction materials services. Inspections and Testing for Earthwork ➢ Obtain and perform laboratory moisture/density relations (ASTM D698/D15S7/D558, TEX- 113-E, TEX-114-E) and soil classification tests (liquid limit, plastic limit and percent finer than no. 200 sieve analysis) for each soil type ➢ Perform in -place moisture/density tests at the rate of 1 every 300' for linear paving areas, 1/2,500 square feet for building areas,1/ 2,500 square feet for select fill, 1/300 linear feet for utilities, with a minimum of 2 tests per lift per area. Inspections and Testing for Concrete/Shotcrete Construction ➢ Perform reinforcing steel inspection prior to concrete placement (generally the same day unless scope of pour deemed too large by AGG) for conformance with project plans and reviewed shop drawings ➢ During concrete pours, for each intended use, AGG shall sample concrete from the first concrete truck on each day of concrete pouring and a minimum of one truck every 150 cubic yards thereafter. ➢ Perform testing and inspections during concrete placements, which will include: • collect a copy of the batch ticket and verify mix design matches reviewed submittal • collect a sample in accordance with ASTM C172 • perform slump test in accordance with ASTM C143 • perform air content test in accordance with ASTM C231 or ASTM C173 • perform unit weight test in accordance with ASTM C138 • record concrete temperature in accordance with ASTM C1064 • fabricate cylinders molded and standard -cured in accordance with ASTM C31; either four 6"x12"or five 4"x8" • perform compression testing in accordance with ASTM C39 ➢ Testing and observation for shotcrete placement, which will include: • collect a copy of the batch ticket and verify mix design matches reviewed submittal • observation of shotcrete placement for proper application techniques • test panels will be cast by the contractor, and transported to AGG's laboratory for curing • for each test panel, nine (9) 3-inch specimens will be cored and tested for strength. Three specimens will be tested at 7-days, three specimens will be tested at 28-days, and three specimens will be retained as spares flLLIflnCE GGEOTECHNICIAL GROUP Inspections and Testing for Masonry Construction ➢ Perform testing for structural masonry work, which will include: • During the first day of masonry work, AGG to observe mason mixing first batches of mortar and grout, verifying: Ingredients consistent with reviewed mix submittals Volumetric proportions are consistent with the reviewed mix submittals (not applicable for pre -mixed grout and mortar mixes) Containers of known volume are used when batching (not applicable for pre -mixed grout and mortar mixes) Once every 5,000 square feet of structural masonry construction: • Inspect horizontal and vertical reinforcing • Inspect grout spaces • Sample grout and fabricate a set of six (6) grout prisms and test in accordance with ASTM C1019 • Perform slump determination Inspections and Testing for Steel Construction ➢ Verification of welder qualifications ➢ Inspection of structural steel as required by the project documents COMPENSATION While testing is dependent on the construction sequence, contractor performance and efficiency, weather conditions, and the actual testing performed, we suggest an estimated budget of $96,605.00. The invoicing for this project will use the attached Fee Schedule and the actual quantity of work performed. The estimated budget will not be exceeded without prior approval. The City of Anna and Alliance Geotechnical Group may subsequently agree in writing to provide for additional services to be rendered under this agreement for additional, negotiated compensation. Services provided by Alliance will be consistent with the engineering standards prevailing at the time and in the area that the work is performed; no other warranty, express or implied, is intended. Please indicate your approval of the proposal and the Alliance Geotechnical Group's General Conditions by either signing below acceptance form and returning to our office, or issuing a City of Anna contract and/or Purchase Order as our notice to proceed. We appreciate the opportunity to provide you with our services. If you have any questions or wish to discuss any aspect of our proposal, please call us. Following your authorization, we are ready to begin work and look forward to a successful project. (JGVGEOA-CCMrIICl`IlCE GROUP Sincerely, Alliance Geotechnical Group X Marthers C.E.T., R.S.O. Project Manager Attachments: Project Data Sheet - Budget Acceptance Form Remarks Douglas S. Land P.E. Branch Manager Alliance Geotechnical Group PROJECT DATA SHEET - BUDGET Collin GST No. 2 (P24-0201 C) Concrete 1000 Concrete Technician 270.00 @ $60.00 $16,200.00 1001 Concrete Technician Overtime 8.00 @ $90.00 $720.00 1008 Concrete Cylinder Pick Up 18.00 @ $225.00 $4,050.00 1100 Reinforcing Steel Inspection 40.00 @ $70.00 $2,800.00 1101 Reinforcing Steel Inspection Overtime $105.00 $0.00 ASTM C109 Compressive Strength of Hydraulic Cement Mortars 30.00 @ $25.00 $750.00 (Using 2-in. Cube Specimens) ASTM C1604 Obtaining and Testing Drilled Cores of Shotcrete 90.00 @ $125.00 $11,250.00 ASTM C39 Compressive Strength of Cylindrical Concrete 150.00 @ $25.00 $3,750.00 Specimens Concrete Budget: $39,520.00 Asphalt 1600 HMAC Inspection, Roadway Level 1 B 8.00 @ $85.00 $680.00 Asphalt Budget: $680.00 Masonry 1500 Masonry Inspection 30.00 @ $70.00 $2,100.00 ASTM C1019 Sampling and Testing Grout (Grout Prisms) 30.00 @ $30.00 $900.00 Masonry Budget: $3,000.00 Misc 1304 Staff Engineer 40.00 @ $115.00 $4,600.00 1307 Project Manager 97.00 @ $105.00 $10,185.00 1322 Vehicle Trip Charge 125.00 @ $55.00 $6,875.00 Misc Budget: $21,660.00 Soils 1400 Earthwork Inspection and Testing 200.00 @ $70.00 $14,000.00 1401 Earthwork Inspection and Testing Overtime 40.00 @ $105.00 $4,200.00 ASTM D1140 Material in Soils Finer than No. 200 Sieve 12.00 @ $75.00 $900.00 ASTM D1557 Laboratory Compaction Characteristics of Soil Using 2.00 @ $235.00 $470.00 Modified Effort ASTM D4318 Liquid Limit, Plastic Limit, and Plasticity Index of Soils 11.00 @ $75.00 $825.00 ASTM D6938 In -Place Density and Water Content of Soil and 210.00 @ $25.00 $5,250.00 Soil -Aggregate by Nuclear Methods ASTM D698 Laboratory Compaction Characteristics of Soil Using 10.00 @ $195.00 $1,950.00 Standard Effort Tex-101-E Pt. Sieve Analysis of Road -Mixed Stabilized Material (Lime 3.00 @ $25.00 $75.00 3 Field Gradations) Tex-110-E Particle Size Analysis of Soils 1.00 @ $225.00 $225.00 Tex-112-E Admixing Lime to Reduce the Plasticity Index of Soils 1.00 @ $375.00 $375.00 (Lime Series) Tex-140-E Measuring Thickness of Pavement Layer (Lime Depth 3.00 @ $25.00 $75.00 Check) Soils Budget: $28,345.00 Steel 1900 Structural Steel Visual Site Inspection 40.00 @ $85.00 $3,400.00 Steel Budget: $3,400.00 Total Budget: $96,605.00 RLL"T'CE G6 ALLINICE IICRL GROUP Date: February 2, 2024 Project Name: Collin Pump Station Project City: Anna, Texas *Highlighted Areas Must Be Filled Out* CLIENT: ADDRESS: CITY/STATE/ZIP: _ OWNER OF PROPERTY: ADDRESS: PROJECT LEGAL DESCRIPTION: PROJECT COUNTY: CME ACCEPTANCE FORM AGG Cost Estimate No: P24-0201C CME Estimate: $96,605.00 ATTN: EMAIL: PHONE/FAX: CITY/STATE/ZIP: The undersigned hereby accepts all the Terms and Conditions set forth in this cost estimate and warrants that he/she has full authority to bind the Client. Payment Terms: Net Within 30 days in Dallas, Texas. No reports will be issued until we have a signed contract, purchase order or Letter of Authorization to proceed in our office. Signed contract, purchase order or Letter of Authorization to proceed must be received within 3 days of commencement of services or work stoppage will commence on the 41h day and continue until signed authorization is received in our office. For projects with new clients under $1,000.00, written authorization must be received prior to the start of work and payments must be received before reports are issued. Service for welding certifications and ferroscan work must be paid prior to Cost Estimate ACCEPTED BY: Accounts Payable Contact: Name: Phone: Email: Please indicate in the space provided authorized field personnel, along with pager or mobile numbers, who may sign our Field Technician's time ticket upon completion of our daily work: If no names are provided it will be understood no authorized field representative signature was required. REPORT DISTRIBUTION 13C �I�PtZNIii�I_1PiT��S/_\I� VG:E0TE-0111Cf9IL LLIf�'ICE OUP REMARKS Services and fees not listed above will be quoted on request. Invoices will be submitted monthly for services performed. Payment will be due in Dallas within thirty (30) days of receipt of invoice. Interest will be added to delinquent accounts at a rate of 1.5 percent for each month of delinquency. Payment of the invoices is not contingent on Client's agreement or acceptance of Alliance Geotechnical Group's test result or findings. If CLIENT objects to any portion of an invoice or report, it shall notify Alliance Geotechnical Group in writing within ten (10) days from the date of actual receipt of the invoice of the amount and nature of the dispute, and shall timely pay undisputed portions of the invoice. The above unit prices are applicable for one year from the date of this letter and are subject to change without notice thereafter. The prices above include electronic copies of the report distributed in accordance with client's instructions. Additional copies to individuals not listed on acceptance form whether physically or electronically, will be billed at administrative rate. Additional physical copies will be billed at a rate of $.25 per sheet. All field services are charged portal-to-portal, minimum charge of 4 hours per trip (rounded to the nearest whole hour) applies to all field work, U.N.O. All reports are available on line via user log in at www.alliancerpts.com Dispatch schedule hours are Monday -Friday from 7:00 am to 5:00 pm. Schedule call made after these hours will be returned in the order received. Please make sure to schedule work in a timely manner (a minimum of 24 hours in advance) if you want Alliance to guarantee a technician on site at the desired time. Dispatch phone number is 214-618.4100. Note: You must reference Alliance's job project number to schedule services. If project number is unknown please reference cost estimate number shown on the CMT acceptance form. Cancellations will be invoiced for portal to portal times as well as time spent on site awaiting determination of cancellation. This proposal does not include any technician stand-by, non -readiness charges, and/or trips or re -tests of the previous failing tests. Overtime rates of 1.5 times the regular hourly rate will be charged for hours worked over eight (8) hours per day Monday through Friday or any time before 7:00 a.m. or after 5:00 p.m. Service performed on Saturdays and Sundays will be billed at 1.5 times the regular hourly rate. Services performed on recognized holidays will be billed at 2.0 times the regular hourly rate. Waiver of Subrogation — If a Waiver of Subrogation is required by your company, there will be a fee applied to your first invoice. The fee will be a minimum of $300.00 charge or 1% of contract price plus $50.00, whichever is greater. Alliance Geotechnical Group provides no warranty, either expressed or implied, that the testing provided under this contract satisfies all requirements of the plans and specifications for the project, applicable City specifications or other governing bodies that may have jurisdiction over the project. No reports will be Issued until we have a signed contract, purchase order or Letter of Authorization to proceed in our office. Signed contract, purchase order or Letter of Authorization to proceed must be received within 3 days of commencement of services or work stoppage will commence on the 4th day and continue until signed authorization is received in our office. For projects with new clients under $1000.00 written authorization must be received prior to the start of work and payments must be received before any reports are issued. Service for welding certifications and ferroscan work must be paid prior to work or upon arrival to site to perform the work. PLEASE NOTE: In keeping OSHA Safety regulation, Alliance Geotechnical Group employees will not enter a trench to test that is not in compliance with current OSHA regulations. Delays or cancellations caused by waiting for trench(s) to be brought into compliance will be invoiced on an hourly basis.