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Proposal for Geotechnical Services,Phase 1 ESA and Database Review <br /> 2.57 Acres Site- <br /> Highway U.S.70A and Meadowland Drive,Hillsborough,North Carolina <br /> ECS Proposal Number 06P:16687-16689 <br /> the boring(s) should be extended through the fill into firm natural soils; and therefore, additional <br /> cost should be anticipated (not included in this proposal). The boreholes will be checked for <br /> groundwater upon completion of drilling, and then backfilled by shoveling the soil cuttings into <br /> the holes, some settling may occur over time. <br /> Depending on the weather, soil and site conditions, ground disturbance (ruts, tire tracks, etc.) <br /> must be anticipated during this exploration program. This is normal for driving a large truck- <br /> mounted drill rig over a site and that ECS or ECS's subcontractors are not responsible to <br /> restore the ground surface to its original condition. If ground restoration is required, it will be <br /> invoiced at an additional rate of $160/hour plus materials. <br /> Upon completion of the field exploration, the soil samples will be returned to the laboratory and <br /> visually classified in general accordance with the Unified Soil Classification System. We do not <br /> plan on performing any laboratory testing at this time. <br /> Engineering Report <br /> The conditions encountered by the borings will be evaluated by a geotechnical engineer and <br /> recommendations for design and construction of the project will be developed. The engineering <br /> report will include the following items: <br /> • Project description; <br /> • Site conditions, including geologic, and special site features; <br /> • Field exploration procedures; <br /> • Subsurface conditions; <br /> • Site development recommendations; <br /> • Suitability of soils for use as fill material; <br /> • Discussion of groundwater impact; <br /> • Techniques to control shallow groundwater; <br /> • Compaction recommendations; <br /> • Special conditions encountered; <br /> • Site vicinity map; <br /> • Boring location plan; and <br /> • Soil test boring logs. <br /> Task 2- Phase I Environmental Site Assessment (ESA) <br /> The Phase I ESA will be prepared in general accordance with ASTM Standard E 1527-05, <br /> Standard Practice for Phase I Environmental Site Assessments. For a more detailed discussion <br /> of procedures, please refer to the attached document entitled "Scope of Services for Phase I <br /> Environmental Site Assessments." If you should subsequently select a lender for this property <br /> prior to completion of the Phase I ESA, please notify us immediately so that ECS may <br /> determine if there are additional lender requirements over and above those specified in the <br /> ASTM Standard. ECS reserves the right to adjust its quoted price for this Phase I ESA if <br /> supplemental investigation or testing is necessary to satisfy requirements which may be more <br /> stringent than those described in this proposal. <br /> The proper performance of "due diligence" in respect to environmental site assessments <br /> requires both an on-site inspection and a careful review of available applicable local, state and <br /> federal public records. It would expedite matters if your office could provide ECS with a site <br /> plan and a point of contact for site access. In addition, we would appreciate receiving a current <br /> chain-of-ownership for the subject site back to at least 1940 if one is available. <br /> 2 <br />