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Proposal for Construction Materials Testing Services Irerracan <br /> Mebane EDD Water/Sewer Mebane, North Carolina <br /> May 22, 2013 a Terracon Proposal No. P70130248 <br /> Concrete related services: <br /> r, Field sampling and testing of concrete for slump, air content and temperature; <br /> Sets of 5 (4x8 inch) cylinders will be cast every 50 cubic yards poured or daily; <br /> w- Observe reinforcing bar detailing prior to concrete placement; including rebar size, spacing <br /> and configuration; and <br /> Transporting, curing and laboratory testing concrete cylinders at frequency specified. <br /> Foundation related services will include: <br /> n, Observing footing excavations relative to size, depth, and presence of unsuitable soils (if <br /> encountered); <br /> x Evaluating bearing soils at the base of selected foundations.by performing dynamic cone <br /> penetrometer field testing procedures; and <br /> to Observing placement of reinforcing steel relative to number, size and spacing of bars. <br /> Asphalt related services: <br /> U Asphalt coring to determine thickness and percent compaction of pavements, where <br /> requested. <br /> The above services will be provided under an as-requested basis. Additionally, we request a <br /> 24 hour notice to schedule our services. <br /> C. COMPENSATION <br /> Observation and material testing services provided will be billed in accordance with the line item <br /> unit rates illustrated on the attached Exhibit A — Cost Estimate. Based on the scope of <br /> services, we estimate a cost of approximately $27,680 for the quantity and rates illustrated <br /> herein. <br /> Please note that this is only a budget estimate and not a not-to-exceed price. An overtime <br /> premium of 1.5 times the hourly rate will apply for services provided Monday through Friday that <br /> are in excess of 8 hours per day and for services provided before 6:00 AM and after 7:00 PM, <br /> as well as for services provided on Saturday, Sunday and Terracon recognized Holidays. The <br /> quantity of the work performed and factors beyond our control, such as weather and the <br /> contractor's schedule/efficiency, will affect the actual cost for our services. <br /> You will be invoiced at regular intervals but not less than monthly for services performed. <br /> Invoices for our services will be directed to the addressee of this letter unless we are directed <br /> otherwise. Payment is due within thirty(30)days following receipt of an invoice. <br /> Responsive n Resourceful Reliable 2 <br />