Continuing Service Contract for Geotechnical Engineering, Materials Testing and Threshold Inspection Services

1.0 PURPOSE A. This document shall serve to provide interested parties with specific information as to the Procedures for Selection of multiple Engineering Firms where the method of compensation is a Negotiated Fee on a Guaranteed Maximum Price. Pursuant to Chapter 1013, Florida Statutes, the Florida Consultant’s Competitive Negotiation Act, Section 287.055 Florida Statutes, and Rule 6A-2.0010, Florida Administrative Code, the School District of Osceola County, Florida will consider the contracting with multiple firms to provide geotechnical engineering, materials testing and threshold inspection services on an as-needed basis as outlined in the Scope of Services. B. In determining whether a firm is qualified, the School District of Osceola County, Florida shall consider such factors as supporting office location(s), experience and past performance, proposed project staff and functions, project approach, scheduling methodology, and references.
2.0 SCOPE OF SERVICES
DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES The Consultant shall perform the services described herein, and other required professional services on an “as needed” basis, as designated, authorized, and assigned by School Board, and School Board agrees to compensate Consultant for such services in accordance with this Contract. Anticipated services may include, but not be limited to the following:
GENERAL 1. Design services that pertain to the Geotechnical portion of the Project. For example, if soil borings indicate design changes are needed, Consultant will provide recommendations for possible corrections. 2. Review and comment on educational specifications, design submittals, and construction documents prepared by other Consultants. 3. Review, inspect, and report on specific areas of construction as requested. 4. Provide support with school site analysis, educational specification preparation, construction project budgeting, etc. (i.e. If changes are needed to the original design, the Consultant shall provide cost comparisons for the various recommendations they offered on how to correct the situation). 5. Consultant may be required to provide technical support by the use of other Consultants when specialized areas of expertise are needed. 6. Provide technical support in architectural matters for the Project, as may be requested by the Owner’s Project Representative.
SITE WORK SERVICES The Consultant will be responsible for clearing and grubbing observations prior to proof rolling and filling operations, observing proof rolling operations for compliance, and conducting laboratory tests for moisture density relationship and classification.
The Consultant will be required to conduct subgrade and fill soil density tests on each foot of lift of fill. Pipe backfill density test will be performed in accordance with Standard Test Frequencies. (1 test per 300 LF per 12” lift of backfill and 1 test per 12” lift at structures, unless otherwise specified)
The Consultant’s asphalt base and wearing surface construction monitoring will consist of temperature tests (one for every 5 trucks), sampling for classification (one for every 500 tons), and core samples (one for every 300 LF) for thickness and density testing. The Consultant will also be required to note any irregularities in the construction techniques utilized. The School District Representative(s) must be notified immediately of any irregularities in the construction techniques utilized.
Provide field observations during muck removal to assist with quantifying and limits for removal of unsuitable material.
Site concrete testing will include subgrade soil in-place density tests, one (1) set of 3 cylinders for every 1,000 LF of curb and sidewalk and one for every 50 cubic yards for all other site concrete. (unless otherwise specified)
Retaining walls will have in-place density tests conducted within footing excavations.
Foundation wall, grade beam backfill soil density tests will be conducted for every foot of fill for each 100 LF.
FOUNDATIONS The Consultant will be required to perform in-place density tests on foundation soil subgrade at a frequency of 1 test for every third column pad and 1 test for every 100 lf of footing unless otherwise specified. The Consultant will be required to inspect reinforcement and footing size per project approved drawings.
CONCRETE The Consultant’s personnel performing concrete testing must have a minimum ACI Level I certification with a minimum of two years’ experience.
The Consultant will review concrete mix design submittals for compliance within the Contract documents. All concrete placement will be monitored by the Consultant to verify that air temperature at the point of placement in the structure are within acceptable limits outlined in the project specifications, inspect concrete upon arrival to verify that the proper concrete mix number, type of concrete, and concrete strength is being placed at the proper location, record any water added and note if it exceeds that allowed in the mix design. The Consultant must report any irregularities that occur with the concrete at the job site to the School District Representative(s).
The Consultant will record the slump, temperature and air content at the beginning of concrete placement for each batch and for each set of test cylinders made: one (1) set of four (4) test cylinders will be molded at frequencies no less than the following (unless otherwise specified):
Foundation walls - one (1) set for each 150 cubic yards or fraction thereof.
Grade Beams/Pile Caps - one (1) set for each 100 cubic yards or fraction thereof.
Floors - one (1) set for each 5,000 square feet or floor area.
Columns - one (1) set for each 100 cubic yards or fraction thereof with a minimum of two (2) sets per floor.
Cylinders will be tested for compressive strength; 1 at 7 days, 2 at 28 days and 1 hold cylinder. In addition, one (1) additional cylinder per set will be molded for formed slab and pan joist floors to evaluate the concrete strength at the time of form stripping. The Consultant will be required to inspect proper welding of precast panel connection to structure for size, type, and quality.
MASONRY Prism Tests- Prism tests in accordance with ASTM E-447 will be conducted for each 5,000 square foot of wall. The compressive strength prism will be assembled by the Consultant with the actual materials planned in the work.
Mortar Tests- Mortar tests (ASTM C-780) will be run for each 5,000 square foot of load bearing masonry but not less than one (1) strength test for each day`s operations for each class of wall. (unless otherwise specified)
Grout Prisms- Grout prisms will be molded for each 50 cubic yards of grout but not less than one (1) set for each day`s operation and tested for compressive strength, (1 at 7 days and 2 at 28 days). (unless otherwise specified)
ROOFING INSTALLATION INSPECTION During the insulating and membrane construction, the Consultant will be required to have a qualified roofing inspector on-site to verify construction in accordance with the Project documents.
LIGHTWEIGHT CONCRETE ROOFING INSULATION Perform plastic unit weight tests on mix for each hour of placement. Sample concrete at the frequency of one sample for each 5,000 SF of roof area placed or fraction thereof per day. Test Specimens: Mold one set of six test cylinders for each sample obtained. Perform laboratory curing, oven dry density testing, and compressive strength testing of concrete cylinder specimens. Tests will be performed at 28-days.
FLOOR FLATNESS TESTING Perform floor flatness/levelness tests on each slab on grade pour and elevated decks (excluding pour backs).
STEEL Consultant’s personnel performing testing and inspection for structural steel shall be an American Welding Society (AWS) Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) for visual inspection and have the appropriate certifications for non-destructive testing.
The Consultant’s specialized steel inspector will be required to perform shop and field inspections in accordance with the project specifications, as required.
Shop inspections will be performed at designated fabrication shops for designated periods of time determined in consultation with the Architect, Engineer, and the Owner’s Project Representative.
The Consultant will perform field inspection testing in accordance with the following:
1. Obtain the planned erection procedure, and review with the erectors supervisory personnel. 2. Verify field welding procedures and obtain welder certificates. 3. Check steel as received in the field for possible shipping damage, workmanship, and piece marking. 4. Check joint preparation and fit up, backing strips, and run-out plates for welded moment connections and column splices. 5. Check preheating to assure proper temperature, uniformity, and thoroughness through the full material thickness. 6. Review welding sequence. 7. Visually inspect all field welding for size, length, and quality. 8. Perform bolt torque tests on at least 10% of the high strength bolted connections but not less than two (2) bolts selected at random in the connection and visual; inspect all bearing type bolts to verify that the bolts are snug tight. 9. Perform visual inspections on deck welds and screw placement in accordance with the project’s documents. 10. Verify proper bearing at joist supports.
ADDITIONAL AREAS OF TESTING The Consultant will be required to mold cubes in accordance with ASTM C-109 on the non-shrink grout for base plates and bearing plates. One (1) set of four (4) cubes will be made for every ten (10) base plates and bearing plates but not less than one (1) set for each day’s operation. In addition, one (1) set will be made for each day’s operation of grouting wall panels.
The Consultant will provide thickness measurements, in accordance with UL design specifications, on the sprayed-on fireproofing and sample the material at each floor, for each day’s operation, and verify oven dry density.
SPECIAL INSPECTION (THRESHOLD INSPECTION) SERVICES All threshold inspection services will be provided in accordance with Florida Statute 553. Threshold inspection services will be in strict accordance with the Project’s threshold inspection plan.