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<br />(926.752 Site layout, site-specific <br />erection plan and construction sequence. <br />fctl .-1p/,rnrul tr, hefrl17 .CIC'C'/ erection. <br />E3eti~re authorizing the cimlmencement of steel erection. the controllin~~ contractor shall ensure <br />that the steel erecu~r is provided with the ti~llowin~~ wririen notitications~ <br />(I - The concrete in the footing. piers and ~~alls and the mortar,in the masonry piers and ~~~alls has <br />attained. on the basis of an appropriate ASTI~9 standard test method l~f field-cured samples. <br />either ~~ pCfCellt of the Intended n11nIr11U111 COlllpl'etisl\'e deSl~~ll Strell`~th Or SIItflClell[ Strellglh t0 <br />support the loads imposed during steel erection. <br />(?) ~1ny repairs. replacements and rnoditications to the anchor bolts were conducted in accordance <br />'with S 19?6.7~5(b). <br />(b) C'anlntencc n,ent aJ's2~el e,•c°clicnt. <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 walls has <br />attained, on the basis of an appropriate AST1~t standard test method o1` veld-cured samples. <br />either 75 percent of the intended minimum compressive design strength or sufficient strength to <br />support the loads imposed durin~~ 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 f?ran~~e 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 />observation services. We have no control over the project schedule and a.re on site only when requested <br />by you or your desi;,nlated 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 ?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 S 12,000.00. This cost includes on-site technician, <br />travel costs, engineering oversight and supervision, and laboratory testing. <br />SUMMARY COMMENTS <br />The philosophy of Summit Consulting Cngineers is to maintain a high standard of quality in the <br />pertonmance o1' our engineering. testing and inspection functions. We consider our cormpany to be. a <br />service organization and our success depends on timely and appropriate response to the concerns of our <br />clients. "Phis is accomplished by experienced personnel. thorou~zh h-ainin~~. 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 Summits clients <br />Page ~t o1'7 <br />