Southland Geo/Jefferson Improvements 99PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT FOR CONTRACT SERVICES (the "Agreement") is made and entered into
by and between the CITY OF LA QUINTA, ("City"), a California municipal corporation; and
Southland Geotechnical, Inc. ("Consultant"). The parties hereto agree as follows:
1.0 SERVICES OF CONSULTANT
1.1 Scope of Services. In compliance with all terms and conditions of this Agreement,
Consultant shall provide those services related to Materials Testing Services as specified in the
"Scope of Services" attached hereto as Exhibit "A" and incorporated herein by this reference (the
"services" or "work"). Consultant warrants that all services will be performed in a competent,
professional and satisfactory manner in accordance with the standards prevalent in the industry for
such services.
1.2 Compliance with Law. All services rendered hereunder shall be provided in accordance
with all ordinances, resolutions, statutes, rules, regulations and laws of the City of La Quinta and
any Federal, State or local governmental agency of competent jurisdiction.
1.3 Licenses. Permits. Fees and Assessments. Except as otherwise specified herein,
Consultant shall obtain at its sole cost and expense such licenses, permits and approvals as may
be required by law for the performance of the services required by this Agreement. Consultant
shall have the sole obligation to pay for any fees, assessments and taxes, plus applicable penalties
and interest, which may be imposed by law and arise from or are necessary for the performance
of the services required by this Agreement.
1.4 Familiarity with Work. By executing this Agreement, Consultant warrants that (a) it
has thoroughly investigated and considered the work to be performed, (b) it has investigated the
site of the work and fully acquainted itself with the conditions there existing, (c) it has carefully
considered how the work should be performed, and (d) it fully understands the facilities, difficulties
and restrictions attending performance of the work under this Agreement. Should Consultant
discover any latent or unknown conditions materially differing from those inherent in the work or
as represented by City, it shall immediately inform City of such fact and shall not proceed except
at Consultant's risk until written instructions are received from the Contract Officer (as defined in
Section 4.2 hereof).
1.5 Care of Work. Consultant shall adopt reasonable methods during the life of the
Agreement to furnish continuous protection to the work performed by Consultant, and the
equipment, materials, papers and other components thereof to prevent losses or damages, and
shall be responsible for all such damages, to persons or property, until acceptance of the work by
City, except such losses or damages as may be caused by City's own negligence. The
performance of services by Consultant shall not relieve Consultant from any obligation to correct
any incomplete, inaccurate or defective work at no further cost to City, when such inaccuracies
are due to the negligence of Consultant.
1.6 Additional Services. In accordance with the terms and conditions of this Agreement,
Consultant shall perform services in addition to those specified in the Scope of Services when
directed to do so by the Contract Officer, provided that Consultant shall not be required to perform
any additional services without compensation. Any addition in compensation not exceeding five
percent (5%) of the Contract Sum may be approved by the Contract Officer. Any greater increase
must be approved by the City Council
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1.7 Special Requirements. Additional terms and conditions of this Agreement, if any,
which are made a part hereof are set forth in Exhibit "D" (the "Special Requirements"). In the
event of a conflict between the provisions of the Special Requirements and any other provisions
of this Agreement, the provisions of the Special Requirements shall govern.
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2.1 Contract Sum. For the services rendered pursuant to this Agreement, Consultant shall
be compensated in accordance with Exhibit "B" (the "Schedule of Compensation") in a total
amount not to exceed Forty Two Thousand Nine Hundred Sixty Dollars ($42,960.00 )
(the "Contract Sum"), except as provided in Section 1.6. The method of compensation set forth
in the Schedule of Compensation may include a lump sum payment upon completion, payment in
accordance with the percentage of completion of the services, payment for time and materials
based upon Consultant's rate schedule, but not exceeding the Contract Sum, or such other
methods as may be specified in the Schedule of Compensation. Compensation may include
reimbursement for actual and necessary expenditures for reproduction costs, transportation
expense, telephone expense, and similar costs and expenses when and if specified in the Schedule
of Compensation.
2.2 Method of Payment. Any month in which Consultant wishes to receive payment,
Consultant shall submit to City no later than the tenth (10th) working day of such month, in the
form approved by City's Finance Director, an invoice for services rendered prior to the date of the
invoice. Such invoice shall (1) describe in detail the services provided, including time and materials,
and (2) specify each staff member who has provided services and the number of hours assigned
to each such staff member. Such invoice shall contain a certification by a principal member of
Consultant specifying that the payment requested is for work performed in accordance with the
terms of this Agreement. City will pay Consultant for all expenses stated thereon which are
approved by City pursuant to this Agreement no later than the last working day of the month.
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3.1 Time of Essence. Time is of the essence in the performance of this Agreement.
3.2 Schedule of Performance. All services rendered pursuant to this Agreement shall be
performed diligently and within the time period established in Exhibit "C" (the "Schedule of
Performance"). Extensions to the time period specified in the Schedule of Performance may be
approved in writing by the Contract Officer.
3.3 Force Majeure. The time period specified in the Schedule of Performance for
performance of the services rendered pursuant to this Agreement shall be extended because of any
delays due to unforeseeable causes beyond the control and without the fault or negligence of
Consultant, including, but not restricted to, acts of God or of the public enemy, fires, earthquakes,
floods, epidemic, quarantine restrictions, riots, strikes, freight embargoes, acts of any governmental
agency other than City, and unusually severe weather, if Consultant shall within ten 0 0) days of
the commencement of such delay notify the Contract Officer in writing of the causes of the delay.
The Contract Officer shall ascertain the facts and the extent of delay, and extend the time for
performing the services for the period of the forced delay when and if in his or her judgement such
delay is justified, and the Contract Officer's determination shall be final and conclusive upon the
parties to this Agreement.
3.4 Term. Unless earlier terminated in accordance with Sections 7.7 or 7.8 of this
Agreement, this Agreement shall continue in full force and effect until completion of the services,
except as otherwise provided in the Schedule of Performance.
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4.1 Representative of Consultant. The following principals of Consultant are hereby
designated as being the principals and representatives of Consultant authorized to act in its behalf
with respect to the work specified herein and make all decisions in connection therewith:
a. Kathy Ward, Business Manager
b. Karl A. Harmon, Operation Manager
It is expressly understood that the experience, knowledge, capability, and reputation of the
foregoing principals were a substantial inducement for City to enter into this Agreement.
Therefore, the foregoing principals shall be responsible during the term of this Agreement for
directing all activities of Consultant and devoting sufficient time to personally supervise the services
hereunder.
The foregoing principals may not be changed by Consultant and no other personnel may be
assigned to perform the service required hereunder without the express written approval of City.
4.2 Contracl Officer. The Contract Officer shall be John M. Freeland, Senior Engineer or
such other person as may be designated by the City Manager of City. It shall be Consultant's
responsibility to assure that the Contract Officer is kept informed of the progress of the
performance of the services and Consultant shall refer any decisions which must be made by City
to the Contract Officer. Unless otherwise specified herein, any approval of City required hereunder
shall mean the approval of the Contract Officer.
4.3 Prohibition Against Subcontracting or Assignment. The experience, knowledge,
capability and reputation of Consultant, its principals and employees were a substantial inducement
for City to enter into this Agreement. Except as set forth in this Agreement, Consultant shall not
contract with any other entity to perform in whole or in part the services required hereunder
without the express written approval of City. In addition, neither this Agreement nor any interest
herein may be assigned or transferred, voluntarily or by operation of law, without the prior written
approval of City.
4.4 Independent Contractor. Neither City nor any of its employees shall have any control
over the manner, mode or means by which Consultant, its agents or employees, perform the
services required herein, except as otherwise set forth. Consultant shall perform all services
required herein as an independent contractor of City and shall remain at all times as to City a
wholly independent contractor with only such obligations as are consistent with that role.
Consultant shall not at any time or in any manner represent that it or any of its agents or
employees are agents or employees of City.
4.5 City Cooperation. City shall provide Consultant with any plans, publications, reports,
statistics, records or other data or information pertinent to services to be performed hereunder
which are reasonably available to Consultant only from or through action by City.
5.1 Insurance. Consultant shall procure and maintain, at its cost, and submit concurrently
with its execution of this Agreement, personal and public liability and property damage insurance
against all claims for injuries against persons or damages to property resulting from Consultant's
acts or omissions rising out of or related to Consultant's performance under this Agreement. The
insurance policy shall contain a severability of interest clause providing that the coverage shall be
primary for losses arising out of Consultant's performance hereunder and neither City nor its
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insurers shall be required to contribute to any such loss. A certificate evidencing the foregoing and
naming City and its officers and employees as additional insured shall be delivered to and approved
by City prior to commencement of the services hereunder.
The amount of insurance required hereunder shall be determined by the Contract Sum in
accordance with the following table:
Contract Sum Personal Injury/Property Damage Coverage
Less than $50,000 $100,000 per individual; $300,000 per occurrence
$50,000 - $300,000 $250,000 per individual; $500,000 per occurrence
Over $300,000 $500,000 per individual; $1,000,000 per occurrence
Consultant shall carry automobile liability insurance of $1,000,000 per accident against all
claims for injuries against persons or damages to property arising out of the use of any automobile
by Consultant, its officers, any person directly or indirectly employed by Consultant, any
subcontractor or agent, or anyone for whose acts -any of them may be liable, arising directly or
indirectly out of or related to Consultant's performance under this Agreement. The term
"automobile" includes, but is not limited to, a land motor vehicle, trailer or semi -trailer designed for
travel on public roads. The automobile insurance policy shall contain a severability of interest
clause providing that coverage shall be primary for losses arising out of Consultant's performance
hereunder and neither City nor its insurers shall be required to contribute to such, loss. A certificate
evidencing the foregoing and naming City and its officers and employees as additional insured shall
be delivered to and approved by City prior to commencement of the services hereunder.
Consultant shall carry Workers' Compensation Insurance in accordance with State Worker's
Compensation laws.
Consultant shall procure professional errors and omissions liability insurance in an amount
acceptable to City.
All insurance required by this Section shall be kept in effect during the term of this Agreement and
shall not be cancelable without thirty (30) days written notice to City of proposed cancellation.
The procuring of such insurance or the delivery of policies or certificates evidencing the same shall
not be construed as a limitation of Consultant's obligation to indemnify City, its officers,
employees, contractors, subcontractors, or agents.
5.2 Indemnification. Consultant shall defend, indemnify and hold harmless City, its
officers, employees, representatives and agents, from and against those actions, suits,
proceedings, claims, demands, losses, costs, and expenses, including legal costs and attorneys'
fees, for injury to or death of person(s), for damage to property (including property owned by City)
and for errors and omissions committed by Consultant, its officers, employees and agents, which
arise out of Consultant's negligent performance under this Agreement, except to the extent of such
loss as may be caused by City's own negligence or that of its officers or employees.
5.3 Remedies. In addition to any other remedies City may have if Consultant fails to
provide or maintain any insurance policies or policy endorsements to the extent and within the time
herein required, City may, at its sole option:
a. Obtain such insurance and deduct and retain the amount of the premiums for
such insurance from any sums due under this Agreement.
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b. Order Consultant to stop work under this Agreement and/or withhold any
payment(s) which become due to Consultant hereunder until Consultant
demonstrates compliance with the requirements hereof.
C. Terminate this Agreement.
Exercise of any of the above remedies, however, is an alternative to any other remedies City
may have. The above remedies are not the exclusive remedies for Consultant's failure to maintain
or secure appropriate policies or endorsements. Nothing herein contained shall be construed as
limiting in any way the extent to which Consultant may be held responsible for payments of
damages to persons or property resulting from Consultant's or its subcontractors' performance of
work under this Agreement.
6.1 Reports. Consultant shall periodically prepare and submit to the Contract Officer such
reports concerning Consultant's performance of the services required by this Agreement as the
Contract Officer shall require.
6.2 Records. Consultant shall keep such books and records as shall be necessary to
perform the services required by this Agreement and enable the Contract Officer to evaluate the
cost and the performance of such services. Books and records pertaining to costs shall be kept
and prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principals. The Contract Officer
shall have full and free access to such books and records at all reasonable times, including the right
to inspect, copy, audit, and make records and transcripts from such records.
6.3 Ownership of Documents. Originals of all drawings, specifications, reports, records,
documents and other materials, whether in hard copy or electronic form, which are prepared by
Consultant, its employees, subcontractors and agents in the performance of this Agreement, shall
be the property of City and shall be delivered to City upon termination of this Agreement or upon
the earlier request of the Contract Officer, and Consultant shall have no claim for further
employment or additional compensation as a result of the exercise by City of its full rights of
ownership of the documents and materials hereunder. Consultant shall cause all subcontractors
to assign to City any documents or materials prepared by them, and in the event Consultant fails
to secure such assignment, Consultant shall indemnify City for all damages suffered thereby.
In the event City or any person, firm or corporation authorized by City reuses said documents
and materials without written verification or adaptation by Consultant for the specific purpose
intended and causes to be made or makes any changes or alterations in said documents and
materials, City hereby releases, discharges, and exonerates Consultant from liability resulting from
said change. The provisions of this clause shall survive the completion of this Contract and shall
thereafter remain in full force and effect.
6.4 Release of Documents. The drawings, specifications, reports, records, documents and
other materials prepared by Consultant in the performance of services under this Agreement shall
not be released publicly without the prior written approval of the Contract Officer or as required
by law. Consultant shall not disclose to any other entity or person any information regarding the
activities of City, except as required by law or as authorized by City.
7.1 California Law. This Agreement shall be construed and interpreted both as to validity
and to performance of the parties in accordance with the laws of the State of California. Legal
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actions concerning any dispute, claim or matter arising out of or in relation to this Agreement shall
be instituted in the Superior Court of the County of Riverside, State of California, or any other
appropriate court in such county, and Consultant covenants and agrees to submit to the personal
jurisdiction of such court in the event of such action.
7.2 Disputes. In the event of any dispute arising under this Agreement, the injured party
shall notify the injuring party in writing of its contentions by submitting a claim therefor. The
injured party shall continue performing its obligations hereunder so long as the injuring party
commences to cure such default within ten (10) days of service of such notice and completes the
cure of such default within forty-five (45) days after service of the notice, or such longer period
as may be permitted by the Contract Officer; provided that if the default is an immediate danger
to the health, safety and general welfare, City may take such immediate action as City deems
warranted. Compliance with the provisions of this section shall be a condition precedent to
termination of this Agreement for cause and to any legal action, and such compliance shall not be
a waiver of any party's right to take legal action in the event that the dispute is not cured, provided
that nothing herein shall limit City's right to terminate this Agreement without cause pursuant to
Section 7.8.
7.3 Retention of -Funds. City may withhold from any monies payable to Consultant
sufficient funds to compensate City for any losses, costs, liabilities, or damages it reasonably
believes were suffered by City due to the default of Consultant in the performance of the services
required by this Agreement.
7.4 Waiver. No delay or omission in the exercise of any right or remedy of a non defaulting
party on any default shall impair such right or remedy or be construed as a waiver. City's consent
or approval of any act by Consultant requiring City's consent or approval shall not be deemed to
waive or render unnecessary City's consent to or approval of any subsequent act of Consultant.
Any waiver by either party of any default must be in writing and shall not be a waiver of any other
default concerning the same or any other provision of this Agreement.
7.5 Rights and Remedies are Cumulative. Except with respect to rights and remedies
expressly declared to be exclusive in this Agreement, the rights and remedies of the parties are
cumulative and the exercise by either party of one or more of such rights or remedies shall not
preclude the exercise by it, at the same or different times, of any other rights or remedies for the
same default or any other default by the other party.
7.6 Legal Action. In addition to any other rights or remedies, either party may take legal
action, at law or at equity, to cure, correct or remedy any default, to recover damages for any
default, to compel specific performance of this Agreement, to obtain injunctive relief, or to obtain
any other remedy consistent with the purposes of this Agreement.
7.7 Termination Prior To Expiration Of Term. This section shall govern any termination of
this Agreement, except as specifically provided in the following Section 7.8 for termination for
cause. City reserves the right to terminate this Agreement at any time, with or without cause,
upon thirty (30) days' written notice to Consultant. Upon receipt of any notice of termination,
Consultant shall immediately cease all services hereunder except such as may be specifically
approved by the Contract Officer. Consultant shall be entitled to compensation for all services
rendered prior to receipt of the notice of termination and for any services authorized by the
Contract Officer thereafter in accordance with the Schedule of Compensation or such as may be
approved by the Contract Officer, except as provided in Section 7.3.
7.8 Termination For Default of Consultant. If termination is due to the failure of Consultant
to fulfill its obligations under this Agreement, City may, after compliance with the provisions of
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Section 7.2, take over work and prosecute the same to completion by contract or otherwise, and
Consultant shall be liable to the extent that the total cost for completion of the services required
hereunder exceeds the compensation herein stipulated (provided that City shall use reasonable
efforts to mitigate such damages), and City may withhold any payments to Consultant for the
purpose of setoff or partial payment of the amounts owed City as previously stated in Section 7.3.
7.9 Attorneys' Fees. If either party commences an action against the other party arising
out of or in connection with this Agreement, the prevailing party shall be entitled to recover
reasonable attorneys' fees and costs of suit from the losing party.
8.1 Non -liability of City Officers and Eml2loyees. No officer or employee of City shall be
personally liable to Consultant, or any successor in interest, in the event or any default or breach
by City or for any amount which may become due to Consultant or to its successor, or for breach
of any obligation of the terms of this Agreement.
8.2 Conflict of Interest. No officer or employee of City shall have any personal interest,
direct or indirect, in this Agreement nor shall any such officer or employee participate in any
decision relating to the Agreement which affects his or her personal interest or the interest of any
corporation, partnership or association in which she or he is, directly or indirectly, interested, in
violation of any State statute or regulation. Consultant warrants that it has not paid or given and
will not pay or give any third party any money or general consideration for obtaining this
Agreement.
8.3 Covenant against Discrimination. Consultant covenants that, by and for itself, its heirs,
executors, assigns, and all persons claiming under or through them, that there shall be no
discrimination against or segregation of, any person or group of persons on account of race, color,
creed, religion, sex, marital status, national origin or ancestry in the performance of this
Agreement. Consultant shall take affirmative action to insure that applicants are employed and that
employees are treated during employment without regard to their race, color, creed, religion, sex,
marital status, national origin or ancestry.
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9.1 Notice. Any notice, demand, request, consent, approval, communication either party
desires or is required to give the other party or any other person shall be in writing and either
served personally or sent by prepaid, first-class mail to the address set forth below. Either party
may change its address by notifying the other party of the change of address in writing. Notice
shall be deemed communicated forty-eight (48) hours from the time of mailing if mailed as provided
in this section.
To City:
CITY OF LA QUINTA
Attention: Chris A. Vogt
78-495 Calle Tampico
P.O. Box 1504
La Quinta, California 92253
To Consultant:
Southland Geotechnical, Inc.
Attention: Joseph Sidor and Karl Harmon
7607 Country Club drive, Suite 5
Bermuda Dunes, California 92201
9.2 Integrated Agreement. This Agreement contains all of the agreements of the parties
and all previous understanding, negotiations and agreements are integrated into and superseded
by this Agreement.
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9.3 Amendment. This Agreement may be amended at any time by the mutual consent of
the parties by an instrument in writing signed by both parties.
9.4 Severability. In the event that any one or more of the phrases, sentences, clauses,
paragraphs, or sections contained in this Agreement shall be declared invalid or unenforceable by
a valid judgement or decree of a court of competent jurisdiction, such invalidity or unenforceability
shall not affect any of the remaining phrases, sentences, clauses, paragraphs, or sections of this
Agreement which are hereby declared as severable and shall be interpreted to carry out the intent
of the parties hereunder.
9.5 Authority. The persons executing this Agreement on behalf of the parties hereto
warrant that they are duly authorized to execute this Agreement on behalf of said parties and that
by so executing this Agreement the parties hereto are formally bound to the provisions of this
Agreement.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Agreement as of the dates stated
below.
CITY
YOOF�LA QUINTA a California municipal corporation
Thomas P. Genovese, City Manager Date
ATTEST:
Reg �aHensley, Deputy City Cler
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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Dawn C. Honeywell, City Att rney
CONSULTANT: Southland Geotechnical, Inc.
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Exhibit A
Scope of Services
The Consultant shall:
Provide a qualified technician as necessary to conduct density tests on roadway sub -grade,
aggregate base, asphaltic concrete, slope fill and trench backfill placement as required. There
tests will be performed with a nuclear densometer in accordance with ASTM D2922 or sand
cone in accordance with ASTM D1556. Maximum density curves (ASTM D1557) will be
performed on various material types as they are encountered. Marshall density tests will be
performed on the asphaltic concrete placed.
Provide an ACI-certified technician as necessary to make sets of concrete cylinders as needed
and perform slump tests for the curb, gutter, bridge deck, bridge abutments, bridge piles and
other minor concrete.
Perform compression strength tests on concrete cylinders in accordance with ASTM C39.
Perform extraction/gradation tests in accordance with ASTM D2172/C136 on the asphaltic
concrete placed.
Any Non -Compliance results of materials shall be reported to the City's Public Works Engineering
Capital Improvements Department within twenty four (24) hours from the time of sampling.
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Exhibit B
Schedule of Compensation
Payment shall be in full at the rates listed in the Schedule of Billing Rates attached herewith for the
actual hours submitted in conformance with Section 2.2 of the Agreement. Total compensation
for all work under this contract shall not exceed Forty Two Thousand Nine Hundred Sixty and
no/100 Dollars J$ 42,960.00 1 except as specified in Section 1.6 - Additional Services of the
Agreement.
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Exhibit C
Schedule of Performance
Consultant shall complete all services within 300 Consecutive Calendar Days (300 ) days of the
date specified in the notice to proceed.
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Exhibit D
Special Requirements
The Consultant's proposal is attached and made a part of this Professional
Service Agreement.
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ECITECHNCAL= FOUNDATION ENGINEERS AND MATERIALS LABS
September 10, 1999
City of La Quinta
Public Works Department
78-495 Calle Tampico
La Quinta, California 92253
Attn: John M. Freeland, Senior Engineer
Re: Proposal for Materials Testing Services
For Phase 1 Jefferson Street Improvements
Avenue 54 to Highway 111, CIP 99-05
Dear Mr. Freeland:
Southland Geotechnical, Inc. is pleased to submit this proposal for the required
construction testing and inspection services outlined for this project. We have prepared
our proposal according to the request for proposal from the City.
A (1) Name / Address / Contact
Southland Geotechnical, Inc.
7607 Country Club Drive, Suite 5
Bermuda Dunes, California 92201
Contact: Joseph Sidor and Karl Harmon
(760) 360-0665
A (2) Qualifying Statement
Southland Geotechnical, Inc. is a California Corporation that has practiced in the
geosciences for over ten years. Our objective is to provide our clients with the same level
of technical competence and response normally expected of large firms. As a result, we
have gained a reputation with local cities for providing technical competent services in a
cost-effective manner. We have provided construction materials testing and inspection
services for over ten years in the Coachella Valley of southern California. We feel that
our professional and technical staff will offer the City of La Quinta the necessary skills
and experience required for this type of contract. Our goal is to provide timely and cost
effective services to the City.
780 NORTH FOURTH STREET • EL CENTRO, CALIFORNIA 92243 - (760) 370-3000
79-607 COUNTRY CLUB DRIVE, SUITE 5 • BERMUDA DUNES, CALIFORNIA 92201 • (760) 360-0665
7975 RAYTHEON ROAD, SUITE 210 • SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA 92123 • (619) 467-4900
Southland Geotechnical, Inc. is a 100% MBE/DBE firm (American Indian Cherokee
Nation) as certified by Caltrans. We are approved by the Department of State Architect
(DSA) to conduct geotechnical engineering and materials testing services encompassed
by their jurisdiction. Additionally, our firm participates in the Cement and Concrete
Reference Laboratory (CCRL) inspection program that is administered by the National
Institute of Standards and Technology. This inspection insures that we are providing
testing services in accordance with the latest ASTM methods.
A (3) Sub -Consultant
We do not anticipate the use of any sub -consultants for this project.
B (1) Professional / Technical Staff
The proposed professional staff assembled for this project is as follows:
Joseph R. Sidor, GE — Engineering Manager. Mr. Sidor has over twenty years of
experience in geotechnical engineering in southern California, in addition to twenty
years experience in construction and engineering. He has served as geotechnical project
manager on numerous projects including bridges, roadways, and pavement evaluations.
Mr. Sidor is very familiar with the local soils conditions of the Coachella Valley. The
overall direction and supervision of this contract will be under the direction of Mr. Sidor.
Please see enclosed resume.
Karl A. Harmon, - Operations Manager. Mr. Harmon has over eleven years of
experience in the field of geotechnical engineering. He has worked on a multitude of
roadway projects throughout the Coachella Valley. Karl is very familiar with the
construction practices of the Coachella Valley area. He will oversee the technicians and
supervise field operations for this project. Please see enclosed resume.
Ernesto Lopez, - Senior Technician. Mr. Lopez has over thirteen years of experience on
construction materials testing projects in the southern California desert. Mr. Lopez is an
ACI certified concrete technician. Mr. Lopez is also certified for use with a nuclear
densometer. Mr. Lopez has received training in Caltrans methods for sampling and
testing of construction materials for quality assurance and is in the process of obtaining
Caltrans Certifications.
B (2) Subconsultant
We do not anticipate any sub -consultant for this project.
C. Project Understanding
Southland Geotechnical, Inc. staff will provide the required construction materials testing
and inspection services at the request of the City of La Quinta as outlined in the scope of
work section below. We have based our understanding of the project goals and
requirements after review of plans and specifications for the project.
D. Scope of Work
Our professional and technical staff will provide the City of La Quinta the required
services for the construction of Phase 1 Jefferson Street Improvements, Avenue 54 to
Highway 111. Our scope of work will be provide at the request of City Inspectors and
include the following:
• Provide a qualified technician as necessary to conduct the density tests on roadway
subgrade, aggregate base, asphaltic concrete, slope fill and trench backfill placement
as required. The tests will be performed with a nuclear densometer in accordance
with ASTM D2922 or sand cone in accordance with ASTM D1556. Maximum
desntiy curves (ASTM D1557) will be performed on various material types as they
are encountered. Marshall density tests will be performed on the asphaltic concrete
placed.
• Provide an ACI — certified technician as necessary to make sets of concrete cylinders
as needed and perform slump tests for the curb, gutter, bridge deck, bridge abutments,
bridge piles and other minor concrete.
• Perform compression strength tests on concrete cylinders in accordance with ASTM
C39.
• Perform extraction/gradation tests in accordance with ASTM D2172/C136 on the
asphaltic concrete placed.
• Technical Staff will submit non-compliance reports for any material that is out of
compliance for this project. We will notify the City Inspector within 24 hours of
sampling.
Southland Geotechnical, Inc. is very qualified to provide the City of La Quinta with the
required construction testing services proposed for this contract. We believe that our past
and present project experience will assist the City of La Quinta with cost effective and
efficient street improvements. We appreciate the opportunity to provide our proposal.
Should you have questions concerning this proposal, please contact our office at (760)
36-0665. We look forward to the opportunity to work as a team member for this project.
Sincerely,
ut and Geotechnical, Inc.
a OdBus n ager
Karl A. Hamon
Operations Manager
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SAN DIEGa CA AND YUMA, AZ
Professional Experience:
1999-Present
South/and Geotechnical lnc.
Senior Geotechnical Engineer.
1989-1999
Zeiser Kling Consultants, Inc.
Project Manager
1984-1989
CHJ Geotechnical, Inc.
Project Manager
1981-1984
Leighton & Associates
Project Manager
1960-1981
Guy F. Atkinson Co. - Justin &
Courtney Consultants - Pacific
Gas & Electric
Construction Manager
Education:
Mr. Sidor received a Bachelor of Science in Civil
Engineering (construction major) in 1959 from the
University of Illinois. He attended Washington State,
UCLA, and Cal Poly Pomona part time from 1970 to
present for various engineering and construction
management courses.
Registration:
Registered Professional Engineer:
California, RCE 24282, Arizona, 12077, and Nevada,
1819.
Registered Geotechnical Engineer: California, 776
ICBO Certified Inspector:
Reinforced Concrete, 0874185-88
Structural Masonry, 0879185-84
Experience:
Mr. Sidor has 20 years of professional experience in all
phases of an extensive variety of geotechnical projects in
Southern California in addition to 20 years experience in
construction/resident engineering on the west coast and
overseas.
Mr. Sidor is responsible for project management
and cost control; supervision of field exploration and
laboratory testing; engineering design and analyses;
supervision of construction monitoring; preparation of
proposals, specifications, and engineering reports;
presentations; and market development.
Mr. Sidor has vast technical expertise including
analysis for slope stability, liquefaction, seepage
settlement, spread footings, pile and caisson foundations,
retaining walls and temporary shoring.
Joseph R. Sidor, RCE, GE
Senior Geotechnical Engineer
Selected Project Experience:
Reservoirs
Raley Reservoir, 11.0 MG, City of Riverside Water Dept.
Rice Canyon Reservoir, 1.5 MG, Elsinore Valley MWD
Lockwood Reservoir, 5.0 MG, Western MWD
Citrus II Reservoir, 7.4 MG, Eastern MWD
Dams
New Lake Arrowhead, 250-ft. high earthfill
McVicker Cnyn, 50-ft. high earthfill, Lake Elsinore
Elder Gulch, 40-ft. high earthfill, Highland
Flood Control Channels
Rice Cnyn, 4000 ft., Lake Elsinore
Rialto Channel, 3500 ft., Rialto
McVicker Cnyn, 6000 ft, Lake Elsinore
Pipelines
W. Lake Elsinore CFD 88-3, sewer and storm drain, Lake
Elsinore
Valley Blvd./San Bernardino Ave. trunk sewer, Fontana,
Lexington .Ave./Reservoir St. trunk sewer, Corona,
Roadways
Miles Ave. Realignment at Whitewater, Indian Wells
Central Avenue Extension, 2,300 ft., Chino
Canyon Crest Rd, 4,300 ft. extension, Riverside
Route 60 widening, Ontario, Caltrans
Grand Ave. and Lincoln St., 8,000 ft., West Lake Elsinore
Bridges
Central Ave./Chino Creek, 400 ft., Chino
Valencia Ave./Santa Clara River, Santa Clarita
Route 60/Deer Creek expansion, Ontario, Caltrans
Industrial Plants
Sunrise Plaza Cogeneration Plant, Palm Springs
NOx Energy Project, Ontario, Ebasco
Inland Container Corp., Paper Plant expansion, Ontario
San Bernardino SUN Newspaper Plant, San Bernardino
Buildings
Civic Plaza Office, 4-story, The Irvine Co. Newport Beach
Marriott Hotel Complex, Country Club Dr, Palm Desert
San Bernardino Medical Center, 3-story, San Bernardino
Quinta Sol Apartments, Desert Hot Springs, R.C.H.A.
L.A. TIMES Headquarters Building, Laguna Niguel
Land Development
Black Bench Ranch, 2400 acres, Banning
Snow Creek Cnyn, 800 acres, Palm Springs
Eastlake, 2000 acres, Lake Elsinore
Rancho Cucamonga Golf Course/Lakes, 375 acres
Lake Arrowhead, 180 acres, Roy Forest Products
Memberships:
ASCE- American Society of Civil Engineers
ICOLD- International Committee on Large Dams
ASFE- American Society of Foundation Engineers
ICBO- International Conference of Building Officials
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EL CENTRO, BERMUDA DUNES,
SAN DIEGO, CA AND YUMA, AZ
Education
B.S. Geology (Engineering Geology emphasis)
San Jose State University, 1988
Technical Seminars
• Asphalt Institute, 1991 - Principles of Construction
of Quality Hot -Mix Asphalt Pavements
• 24 Hour HAZWOPER course in Hazardous Materials
and Site Investigations required by OSHA 29 CFR
1910.120(e)
Certification
American Concrete Institute: ACI Concrete Field
Testing Technician, Grade 1
Troxler Electronic Laboratories, Inc.: Nuclear Gauge
Certification
Radiation Safety Officer Certification
City of San Diego: Certified Deep Foundation Inspector
Professional Experience
1992 - Present
Operations Manager
Southland Geotechnical, Inc.
1991
Staff Geologist
ICG Incorporated
1991
Staff Geologist
STE Associates, Inc.
1988 - 1991
Engineering Technician
STE Associates, Inc.
Summary of Experience
Operations Manager
Mr. Harmon has over ten years of professional and
technical experience in all phases of geotechnical
projects, ranging from initial site investigations to
inspection and testing of soils and materials during
construction.
Mr. Harmon supervises and inspects projects in the field
and laboratory by observation, testing of field grading,
monitoring pile driving operations, batch plant
inspections, and concrete mix performances by ASTM
standards.
Mr. Harmon's responsibilities includes field grading
observations and testing using Sa►Od Cone and Nuclear
Density methods, field testing and documentation of
Karl A. Harmon
Operations Manager
concrete placement, and density testing of asphalt
paving. He also performs various laboratory testing
including moisture density, asphalt extraction/gradation,
grain size distribution, consolidation, expansion,
unconfined compression, sand equivalent, concrete mix
design and concrete compression tests.
Soils and Materials
Mr. Harmon also has experience performing
geotechnical investigations throughout Coachella Valley,
Imperial Valley and southwestern Arizona. His
involvement in projects includes logging of soil borings
and exploratory trenches, cone penetrometer
investigations, obtaining and documenting field samples,
percolation and infiltration testing, petrographic analyses
of aggregates and subsequent report writing.
Selected Project Experience
• Soils and materials testing for the Fred
Waring/Whitewater River Crossing construction
project, Indian Wells, California
• Soils and materials testing and pile driving
inspection for the Monroe Street Overhead project,
Indio, California
• Geotechnical investigation for design of the West
Side Main Canal Lining Project, Imperial County,
California
• Geotechnical investigation and pile driving
inspection for the Calexico Wastewater Treatment
Plant Improvements, Calexico, California
• Geotechnical investigation for the Meadows Road
Bridge Widening at the All American Canal, Imperial
County, California
• Geotechnical investigation for the new Calexico City
Hall, Calexico, California
• Geotechnical investigation and infiltration testing for
the Vista Chino Senior Apartment Complex, Palm
Springs, California
• Geotechnical investigation including borrow site
assessment for the Shadowrock Golf Course and
clubhouse facility, Palm Springs, California
• Geotechnical investigation for the Desert Willow
Golf Course and Resort complex in Palm Desert,
California
Professional Affiliations
American Concrete Institute (San Diego Chapter),
Member
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EL CENTRO, BERMUDA DUNES,
SAN DIEGO, CA AND PUMA, AZ
Certification
Caltrans Certificate of Proficiency in the Sampling and
Testing of Construction Materials
American Concrete Institute: ACI Concrete Field
Testing Technician, Grade 1
Troxler Electronic Laboratories, Inc.: Nuclear Gauge
Certification
Professional Experience
1990 - Present Senior Geotechnician
Southland Geotechnical, Inc.
1989 - 1990 Quality Control Technician
Harbert International
Summary of Experience
Mr. Lopez has worked on various projects, including
military facilities, various county roadway
improvements, airport expansions, County of Imperial
Roadway improvement Projects, and school projects
throughout southern California. He has also performed
technician duties for military installations at Naval Air
Facility in El Centro, California.
Mr. Lopez's responsibilities include field grading
observations and testing (Sand Cone and Nuclear
Methods), field testing and documentation, laboratory
testing, documentation of concrete and density testing
of asphalt paving, and supervision of construction
monitoring.
Selected Experience
Mr. Lopez has performed soils and materials testing for
various projects including:
• Colmac Co -generation Power Plant
• Electrical Substations
• Geothermal Power Plant
• Heber Geothermal Plant Expansion
• Pace Store Warehouse
• Albertsons Grocery Center
• Blythe Shopping Center
• Imperial Valley Housing Authority -various single
family housing projects
• Rancho Frontera Master Development
• Southwest High School
• San Diego State University Expansion
• El Centro School Districts
• William Moreno Junior High School
• California State Prison
• Centinela State Prison
• Plum Oasis Reservoir and Z Reservoir
• Laidlaw Hazardous Wast Facility
• Water and Wastewater Treatment Plants -various
cities in the Imperial Valley
• Imperial Count Airport
• Calexico International Airport
• County Highway Bridge Projects
• All American Canal Bridge Widening
• 2MG Water Storage Tanks
• 65-foot diameter Clarifier Storage Tank
• Elementary School 11, El Centro
Mr. Lopez is also proficient at performing the following
laboratory tests:
• moisture density
• asphalt extraction/gradation
• grain size distribution
• expansion tests
• sand equivalent
• concrete mix design
• concrete compression
• slump tests and air tests (pressure and volumetric)
• maximum theoretical specific gravity tests
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CITY OF LA QUINTA
COST PROPOSAL SI4EET
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS TO PROVIDE PROFESSIONAL
MATERIALS TESTING
FOR
PHASE I JEFFERSON STREET IMPROVEMENTS
AVENUE 54 TO HIGHWAY 111, CIP 99-05
Pursuant to the Request for Proposals, the undersigned hereby proposes and agrees that on award
by the City under this Bid, and in accordance with the provisions therein stated, to execute a
Contract, to provide and to furnish any certificates of insurance and all labor, materials,
transportation and services for Material Testing Services for Project No. 99-05, Jefferson Street
Improvements, in accordance with the Plans and Specifications therefore adopted and on file with
the City within the time hereinafter, set forth and at the prices named in this Bid.
Unit prices in each and every case shall represent a true unit price used in preparing the bid schedule
totals (Bid Form). Unit prices listed herein shall include labor, materials, equipment, transportation
and appurtenant work as is necessary to have the item complete and in place meeting the full intent
of the plans, specifications and the applicable ASTM Testing Method. Hourly rates shall be based
on time of arrival and departure from job site. The purpose of the unit pricing is for bid evaluation
and changes in the work during construction.
Prevailing Wage - In accordance with Section 1770 of the Labor Code, the City has ascertained and
does hereby specify that the prevailing wage rates shall be those provided in Article 1110-20.0,
WAGE RATES. The said rates shall include all employer payments that are required by Section
1773.1 of the Labor Code. The City will furnish to the Contractor, upon request, a copy of such
prevailing rates. It shall be the duty of the Contractor to post a copy of such prevailing wages at the
job site.
The following is a summary of costs to provide the services outlined in the Request for Proposals
for Professional Materials Testing and will be used as the basis for negotiating a Professional
Services Agreement:
Bid Breakdown
UNDERGROUND UTILMES
1
Sewer Main/Lateral
HRs
24
$ 35.00
$ 840.OD
2
Storm Drain
HRs
16
$ 35•00
$ 560.00
3
Irrigation Line.
HRs
24
$ 35.00
$ 840.00
4
Water Line
HRs
16
$ 35.00
$ 560.00
STREET IlviPROVEMENTS
5
Curb &Gutter. Compaction Test
HRs
60
$ 35.00
$ 2100.00
6
Spandrels Sub de Compaction
HRs
40
$ 35.00
$1400.00
7
Spandrels Base Compaction
HRs
40
$ 35.00
$1400.00
8
Roadway Sub de Compaction
HRS
80
$ 35.00
$ 2800.00
9
Roadway Base Compaction
HRs
80
$ 35.00
$ 2800.00
10,
Roadway Asphalt Sampling/
Compaction
HRs
100
$ 35.00
$ 3500.00
CONCRETE FIELD CASTING
11
Curbs, Spandrels, Misc. Concrete
HRs
40
$ 35.00
$1400.00
12
Bridge Abutment
HRs
40
$ 35.00
$1400.00
13
Bridge Foundations
HRs
60
$ 35.00
$ 2100, OD
LABORATORY TESTING
14
Moisture Density Relationship
Soil
EA
4
$ 95.00
$ 380.00
15
Moisture Density Relationship
(Base)
EA
2
$ 120.00
$ 240.00
16
Gradations(Base)
EA
50
$ 70.00
$ 3500.00
17
Concrete Compression Tests
EA
140
$ 13.00
$1820.00
18
Asphalt Extraction/Gradations
EA
50
$
$ Mnno
19
Asphalt Marshall or Hveem Density
EA
2
$ 140.00
$ ?80 .00
PILE DRIVING
20
Inspection/ Observation
HRs
80
$ 40,00
S3200,00..
ADMINISTRATION & REPORTS
21
Staff Engineer/ Manager
HRs
24
$ 60, 00
$1
22
Clerical support
HRs
80
$ 30,0()
$
Total Amount of Bid Items 1 - 22
$42,960.00
Attached herein is a detailed man-hour and fee breakdown for the tasks and sub -tasks defined in our
activities.
Date Signed