April 19, 2017
Ms. Mary Jo Suchy
Belleville Area District Library
167 Fourth Street
Belleville, Michigan 48111
RE: Proposal for Geotechnical Investigation
Belleville Area District Library
167 Fourth Street
City of Belleville, Wayne County, Michigan
G2 Proposal No. 173137
Dear Ms. Suchy:
This letter will serve as our proposal and agreement to perform a geotechnical investigation for the
proposed new downtown library in Belleville, Michigan. The proposed project includes the construction
of a 32,000-square foot, two-story building with slab-on-grade first floor, and associated paved parking
areas and utilities. We anticipate the proposed structures will be supported on conventional shallow
foundations. The structure is proposed to be located adjacent and west of the existing library building,
and we understand the existing library will be demolished after construction is complete.
Based on information provided in the request for proposal dated April 12, 2017, as well as phone
conversations and emails with Dan Whisler of Daniels and Zermack Architects, we understand infiltration
testing is required within the proposed parking area below a depth of seven feet. Infiltration tests are
typically performed within test pit excavations at the required depth. However, for the purposes of this
investigation, infiltration rates will be estimated based on engineering judgment, visual classification,
and/or laboratory testing as appropriate. This will limit the amount of disturbance to the existing
parking areas, which are planned to be in use throughout construction of the proposed building. As
discussed, we can perform in-situ infiltration tests at the time of construction, if necessary.
The purpose of our exploration is to determine and evaluate the general subsurface conditions at the
site and develop related foundation recommendations for the support of the proposed structure, and
construction considerations as they relate to the proposed development. This proposal is based on the
request for proposal dated April 12, 2017, associated site plans, our phone conversations and email
correspondence with Daniels and Zermack, as well as our experience with similar projects in the area.
SCOPE OF SERVICES
A licensed professional engineer acting as a Project Manager will direct the soil exploration. Our
proposed scope of services will consist of the following items:
1. G2 Consulting Group, LLC (G2) will contact the local utility locating company “MISS DIG”. MISS DIG
requires a minimum of 72 hours to locate utilities. Private utilities are not located by “MISS DIG”;
therefore, any information you have pertaining to private utilities should be forwarded to us prior to
drilling operations. We will use reasonable care to avoid underground utilities; however, G2 will not
be responsible for any damage to utilities not marked or incorrectly marked. Any special access
issues or requirements regarding the site should be provided to G2 before on-site work begins.
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2. G2 will field locate the soil boring locations using GPS assisted mobile technology and conventional
taping methods from existing site features.
3. Given the boring locations are generally within Portland cement concrete pavement, G2 will core the
locations prior to drilling operations.
4. As requested, we will perform seven (7) soil borings. Soil borings SB-01 and SB-03 will be performed
within the proposed building footprint and extend to a depth of 30 feet; soil borings SB-02, SB-04,
and SB-05 will also be performed within the proposed building footprint and extend to a depth of 20
feet; soil borings SB-06 and SB-07 will be performed within the proposed parking lot and will extend
to a depth of 15 feet. Our proposal is based on a total vertical drilling depth of 150 feet. We will
obtain samples at regular 2-1/2 foot intervals within the upper 10 feet and at intervals of 5 feet
thereafter. The soil borings will be backfilled with on-site soils upon completion of the drilling
operations. Borings performed within existing pavement areas will be capped with cold-patch
asphalt. It should be understood that some settlement of the borehole backfill may occur and no
future maintenance of the holes is included in our fee.
5. We will perform laboratory testing to determine the physical characteristics of the subsurface soils.
The testing program may be expected to include determination of the unconfined compressive
strength, Atterberg limits, dry density, natural moisture content, grain-size analyses, organic matter
content (loss-on-ignition), and soil classification in general accordance with the Unified Soil
Classification System.
6. We will prepare an engineering report summarizing our findings and presenting evaluations,
conclusions, and recommendations about the following items:
• Soil and groundwater conditions
• Foundation type(s) for the proposed structure
• Allowable soil bearing pressures for different soil strata
• Estimates of settlement associated with foundations
• Subgrade preparation for support of floor slab and pavements, including undercut
recommendations
• Groundwater control in construction excavations
• Design pavement cross-section using AASHTO design procedures
• Recommendations for utility design and construction
• Earthwork operations to prepare the site for development, including requirements for excavation
support and for fill materials and placement
• Other subsurface conditions which may impact design and construction of the proposed
development
• Estimation of soil hydraulic conductivity within the proposed infiltration areas based on visual
classification, and grain-size distribution results, if necessary
PROFESSIONAL FEES
We propose to perform the services outlined in this proposal for a lump sum fee as follows:
Base Geotechnical Investigation $5,175
Infiltration Rates Based on Grain Size Analyses (Optional) $350
Total $5,525
If additional drilling is required due to poor soils such as peat, marl, very loose granular soils, or soft
clay, we will charge an additional $25 per foot. Should you or field conditions require additional work
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beyond the scope outlined in this proposal, we would contact your office with an estimate and obtain
your permission prior to performing such services. Charges for additional services will be based on the
attached Fee and Rate Schedule.
PROJECT SCHEDULE
Fieldwork can be scheduled within 7 to 10 business days following notice to proceed, staking of the
borings, and utility clearance. Fieldwork is expected to take two days, if weather and/or site conditions
permit. The report will be available within approximately 10 to 12 working days following completion of
the field operations. Preliminary verbal recommendations should be available shortly after completion of
the laboratory testing. We will provide a digital copy of our report in the portable document format
(PDF).
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
General conditions relating to the performance of our services are presented in the attached General
Conditions and are made part of this proposal. As authorization to proceed, please have one copy of
this proposal executed by an authorized representative of the party responsible for payment of services
and return it to G2 Consulting Group, LLC. A signed copy of this proposal must be received before work
is initiated. If you prefer to issue a separate purchase order or other written authorization, please
reference this proposal as part of the contract documents. The prices discussed in this proposal remain
valid for a period of 60 days from the date of this proposal. After 60 days, we reserve the right to revise
our prices.
We appreciate the opportunity to be of service to you and look forward to working with you on this
project. If you have any questions regarding our proposed scope of services or any other matter
pertaining to the project, please do not hesitate to call.
Sincerely,
G2 Consulting Group, LLC
Matt M. Hambright, P.E. Jason B. Stoops, P.E.
Project Engineer Office / Project Manager
MMH/JBS/cjb
Encl: Fee Schedule
General Conditions
ACCEPTED FOR BELLEVILLE AREA DISTRICT LIBRARY:
BY: ___________________________________
DATE: ___________________________________
FEE AND RATE SCHEDULE
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
PERSONNEL
Fees for our services will be based upon the time worked on the project by professional, technical, and clerical
personnel according to the following schedule:
PER HOUR
Principal ............................... . . . . . . . . . . . . . $160.00
Project Consultant ............................... . . . . . . . . . . . . . $150.00
Project Manager ............................... . . . . . . . . . . . . . $140.00
Project Engineer ............................... . . . . . . . . . . . . . $115.00
Senior Environmental Scientist ............................... . . . . . . . . . . . . . $110.00
Senior Staff Engineer ............................... . . . . . . . . . . . . . $105.00
Staff Engineer ............................... . . . . . . . . . . . . . $85.00
Senior Technician ............................... . . . . . . . . . . . . . $80.00
Technician II* ............................... . . . . . . . . . . . . . $72.00
Technician I* ............................... . . . . . . . . . . . . . $60.00
Word Processor* ............................... . . . . . . . . . . . . . $55.00
*For these personnel, overtime work will be charged at a rate equal to 1.5 times the Standard Rate.
A premium of 50 percent will be added to hourly rates for expert testimony and depositions.
G2 Consulting Group technicians include Engineering, Environmental, and Construction Materials technical
specialists.
G2 operates on a strong project management system, and a Project Manager is appointed for each project.
EXPENSES
The following expenses, when incurred in direct connection with the project, will be charged at the rate shown:
Transportation, Lodging, and Subsistence for Out of Town Travel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cost + 15%
Printing, Reproduction, Photographs, Long Distance Telephone and
Telecopier Charges, Shipping Charges and Material Purchases . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cost + 15%
Vehicle Travel for Projects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $0.80/Mile
SUBCONTRACTORS/SUBCONSULTANTS
On projects requiring subcontractors or subconsultants, we will obtain the services of reputable contractors or
consultants to perform such work. The fees of these contractors or consultants plus a 15 % service charge will be
added to our invoices.
INVOICES
Progress invoices will be submitted to the client monthly and a final bill will be submitted upon completion of our
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. Client agrees to pay a finance charge of one and
one-half percent (1.5%) per month on past due accounts.
We reserve the right to suspend or terminate work under our agreement upon failure of the client to pay invoices
when due.
GENERAL CONDITIONS
PUBLIC LIABILITY INSURANCE
We represent and warrant that we and our agents, staff and consultants employed by us are protected by worker's compensation
insurance and that we have coverage under public liability and property damage insurance policies which we deem to be adequate.
Certificates for all such policies of insurance can be provided to the client upon request. Within the limits and conditions of such
insurance, we agree to indemnify and save clients harmless from and against any loss, damage or liability arising from any negligent
acts by us, our agents, staff or consultants employed by us. We shall not be responsible for any loss, damage or liability beyond the
amounts, limits and conditions of such insurance. We shall not be responsible for any loss, damage or liability arising from any
negligent acts by our client, its agents, staff and other consultants employed by client.
LIMITATION OF PROFESSIONAL LIABILITY
In performing our professional services, we will use that degree of care and skill ordinarily exercised under similar circumstances by
members of our profession. No warranty, express or implied, is made or intended by our proposal for consulting services, by our
furnishing oral or written reports, or by our observation of work. Client recognizes that actual conditions may vary from those
encountered at the location where borings, surveys or explorations are made by us or provided by others, and that our data,
interpretations and recommendations are based solely on the information available to the client. We will be responsible for those data,
interpretations and recommendations, but shall not be responsible for the interpretation by others of the information developed.
Client also recognizes that monitoring of construction by a qualified engineer is essential to verify that designs are appropriate for
actual site conditions.
Should we or any of our professional employees be found to have been negligent in the performance of professional services or to have
made and breached any expressed or implied warranty, the client agrees that the maximum aggregate amount of our liability and/or
that of said professional employees shall be limited to $25,000.00 or the amount of the fee paid us for professional services on this
project, whichever amount is greater.
WAIVER OF LIMITATION OF PROFESSIONAL LIABILITY
In the event the client is unwilling or unable to limit liability in accordance with the provisions set forth in the paragraph hereinbefore,
we agree to waive this limitation upon written notice from the client received within ten (10) days after date of contract, and client
agrees to pay us a sum equivalent to ten (10) percent additional of the total fee to be charged for the professional services, said sum to
be called "Waiver of Limitation of Liability Charge". This charge will in no way be construed as being a charge for insurance of any type,
but will be increased consideration for the greater risk involved in performing work in which there is no limitation of liability.
RIGHT OF ENTRY
The client will provide for right of our entry and all necessary equipment, in order for us to complete the work. While we will take
reasonable precautions to minimize any damage to the property, it is understood by client that in the normal course of work some
damage may occur, the correction of which in not part of this agreement.
DISCOVERY OF UNANTICIPATED HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
Client represents that client has made a reasonable effort to evaluate if hazardous materials including gases are on or near the project
site, and that client has informed us of client's findings relative to the possible presence of such materials.
Hazardous materials may exist at a site where there is no reason to believe they could or should be present. We and client agree that
the discovery of unanticipated hazardous materials constitutes a changed condition mandating a renegotiation of the scope of work or
termination of services. We and client also agree that the discovery of unanticipated hazardous materials may make it necessary for us
to take immediate measures to protect health and safety. Client agrees to compensate us for any equipment decontamination or other
costs incident to the discovery of unanticipated hazardous materials.
We agree to notify client when unanticipated hazardous materials or suspected hazardous materials are encountered. Client agrees to
make any disclosures required by law to the appropriate governing agencies. Client also agrees to hold us harmless for any and all
consequences of disclosures made by us which are required by governing law. In the event the project site is not owned by client,
client recognizes that it is client's responsibility to inform the property owner of the discovery of unanticipated hazardous materials or
suspected hazardous materials.
Notwithstanding any other provisions of the agreement, client waives any claim against us and, to the maximum extent permitted by
law, agrees to defend, indemnify, and save us harmless from any claim, liability, and/or defense costs for injury or loss arising from our
discovery of unanticipated hazardous materials or suspected hazardous materials, including, but not limited to, any costs created by
delays of the project and any cost associated with possible reduction of the property's value. Client will be responsible for ultimate
disposal of any samples secured by us which are found to be contaminated.
UTILITIES
In the prosecution of the work, we will take reasonable precaution to avoid damage or injury to subterranean structures or utilities.
The client agrees to hold us harmless for any damages to subterranean structures which are not called to our attention and correctly
shown or described on the documents furnished.
OWNERSHIP OF DOCUMENTS
All reports, drawings, plans, specifications, field data, field notes, calculations, estimates and other documents we prepare, as
instruments of service, shall remain our property. Client agrees that all reports and other work furnished to the client or his agents,
which is not paid for, will be returned upon demand and will not be used by the client for any purpose whatever. We will retain
pertinent records relating to the services performed for a period of five (5) years following submission of the report, during which
period the records will be made available to the client at reasonable times for a reasonable fee.
RESOLUTION OF DISPUTES
All claims, disputes and other matters in controversy arising out of or in any way related to this agreement will be submitted to
Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) before and as a condition precedent to other remedies provided by law. If and to the extent we
have agreed on methods for resolving such disputes, then such methods will be set forth in the "Alternate Dispute Resolution
Agreement" which, if attached, is incorporated into and made a part of this agreement. If no specific ADR procedures are set forth in
the agreement, then it shall be understood that the parties shall submit disputes to mediation as a condition precedent to litigation.
If a dispute at law arises from matters related to the services provided under this agreement and that dispute requires litigation instead
of ADR as provided above, then:
(1) the claim will be brought and tried in the judicial jurisdiction of the court where our principal place of business is
located and the client waives the right to remove the action to any other judicial jurisdiction, and
(2) the prevailing party will be entitled to recovery of all reasonable costs incurred, including staff time, court costs,
attorney's fees, and other claim-related expenses.
TERMINATION
This agreement may be terminated by either party upon seven (7) days written notice in the event of substantial failure by the other
party in accordance with the terms hereof. Such termination shall not be effective if that substantial failure has been remedied before
expiration of the period specified in the written notice. In the event of termination, we shall be paid for services performed to the
termination notice date plus reasonable termination expenses.
In the event of termination, or suspension for more than three (3) months, prior to completion of all reports contemplated by this
agreement, we may complete such analyses and records as are necessary to complete our files and may also complete a report on the
services performed to the date of notice of termination or suspension. The expenses of termination or suspension shall include all our
direct costs in completing such analyses, records and reports.
ASSIGNS
Neither the client nor our firm may delegate, assign, sublet or transfer its duties or interest in this agreement without the written
consent of the party.
SERVICES
Representative Client Services
Geotechnical Geoenvironmental Construction
Engineering Engineering Engineering
• Soil investigations, including soil • Phase I/II Environmental Site • Field observation and testing
borings and test pits Assessment (ESA)
• Earthwork operations
• Design recommendations for • Baseline Environmental Assessments
• Foundation construction
foundations, pavements, underground (BEA)
construction and earthwork • Concrete materials and placement
• National Environmental Protection Act
• Design of dewatering systems (NEPA) compliance • Bituminous paving materials and
placement
• Soil dynamic studies, vibrations • Due care analysis
monitoring and evaluation • Masonry
• Wetland determination/delineation
• Pile load tests, static and dynamic pile • Laboratory testing of aggregates,
• Flood plan and wetland permitting
analyses concrete, bituminous and masonry
• Hazardous materials evaluations
• Investigation of soil related failures • Construction material evaluation
• Comprehensive asbestos surveys
• Soil and foundation instrumentation • AASHTO Accredited Laboratory
• Lead based paint evaluations
• Laboratory testing of soils • AASHTO R18
• Asbestos abatement specifications/
• ASTM C1070
bid packag development
• Brownfield studies
• Environmental drilling and sampling
• Groundwater monitoring
Earth Retention Wall Design and Construction Road Infrastructure Design & Construction
