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l~ <br />• <br />1926.752 Site la~•out, site-specific <br />erection plan and construction sequence. <br />~u~ .-1/~prurcd ru heL•in.creel erNrliar. <br />Before authorizing the commencement of steel erection. the contmlline c~~nlractor shall ensure <br />that the steel erector is provided with the follc~~+ing ~+ritten n~ititicationsv <br />(I - The concrete in the footings. piers and ~~alls and the mortar in the masonry piers and „~alls has <br />attained_ on the basis of an appropriate AS'fh1 standard test method of field-cured samples. <br />either 75 percent of the intended minimum compressive desi~~n strength or sufficient strength to <br />uippart the loads imposed durin_ steel erecticm. y <br />(?) Any repairs. replacements and modifications to the anchor bolts were conducted in accordance <br />fb) C'~~naneruemen/ ofr~e~el erec~i~»a <br />A steel erection contractor shall not erect steel unless it has received written notification that the <br />concrete in the footings. piers and walls or the mortar in the masonry piers and .+alls has <br />attained, on the basis of an appropriate AST41 standard test method of field-cured samples. <br />either 75 percent of the intended minimum compressive design strength or sufficient strength w <br />support the loads imposed during steel erection. <br />COST OF SERVICES <br />The observation and testing services required for this project will be provided on an as-requested basis. as <br />scheduled by Orange County. or your designated representative. Please note. the 'cost of our services is <br />directly related fo the project schedule and the number of visits made to the project for testing and <br />obsen-anon services. We have no control aver the project schedule and are on site only when requested <br />by you or your designated representative. The project will be invoiced on a time and materials basis for <br />actual work performed in accordance with the attached unit rate schedule. <br />Our office in Hillsborough is located approximately 2 miles from the project site. This local presence <br />allows us timely response with on-site consultation and can result in substantial savings both in travel <br />time and mileage charges. Our close proximity also gives us the ability to quickly react to last minute <br />scheduling that occurs from time to time on construction projects. <br />Based on our experience with projects of similar scope, Summit estimates the cost for construction <br />materials testing and observation services to be $ 12,000.00. This cost includes on-site technician, <br />travel costs, engineering oversight and supervision, and laboratory testing. <br />SUMMARY COMMENTS <br />The philosoplty° of Summit Consulting Engineers is to maintain a high standard of quality in the <br />perforniance of our engineerin_, testin, and inspection functions. 1~'e consider our compam~ to he a <br />service organisation and our success depends on timely and appropriate response to the concerns of our <br />clients. 'this is accomplished by experienced personnel. thorough training. properly maintained and <br />calibrated equipment and diverse facilities. We believe the difference in our services can be found in the <br />quality and commitment of the supervisory support staff and field personnel. Many of Summit's clients • <br />Page 4 of 7 <br />