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DocuSign Envelope ID:34CC7277-FDAE-4FDE-B006-5BD22283431D <br /> ECS SOUTHEAST, LLP "Setting the Standard for Service" <br /> 1078 <br /> i Geotechnical • Construction Materials ■ Environmental • Facilities NC Registerd Engineering Firm F-406 <br /> NC Registered Geologists Firm C-A05 <br /> SC Registered Engineering Firm 3250 <br /> March 22, 2019 <br /> Mr. Angel Barnes <br /> Orange County Asset Mgmt& Purchasing <br /> 131 W. Margaret Lane <br /> PO Box 8181 <br /> Hillsborough, North Carolina, 27278 <br /> Reference: Proposal for Construction Materials Testing <br /> Southern Campus Expansion <br /> 2551 Homestead Road <br /> Chapel Hill, Orange County, North Carolina <br /> ECS Proposal Number: 06:21261 <br /> Dear Mr. Barnes: <br /> ECS Southeast, LLP (ECS) appreciates this opportunity to submit this proposal to provide construction <br /> materials testing for the above-referenced project. This proposal reviews our understanding of the <br /> project information, outlines our proposed scope of services, and presents our fee estimate—together <br /> with the applicable schedule of unit rates for this project. <br /> Our considerable experience with similar projects will help us provide efficient, cost-effective <br /> construction observation, testing, and engineering consulting services. Also, our automated Field <br /> Reporting and Electronic Distribution (FRED) system can provide an efficient reporting of field and <br /> laboratory activities as discussed later. <br /> PROJECT UNDERSTANDING <br /> We understand the project will consist of a new multipurpose room addition to the northeast corner of the <br /> existing Robert and Pearl Seymour Center, a wet pond for stormwater management control and site <br /> improvements such as a new canopy, asphalt and concrete sidewalk. The building addition will consist of <br /> shallow foundations with masonry piers and structural steel/cold form steel superstructure. <br /> ECS was provided and has reviewed the civil drawings prepared by grounded engineering dated November <br /> 19, 2018;the architectural drawings prepared by Smith Sinnett Architecture dated November 19, 2018; and <br /> the structural drawings prepared by Lynch Mykins dated November 19, 2019. ECS was not provided with a <br /> construction schedule or estimated duration at the time of preparing this proposal. <br /> SCOPE OF SERVICES <br /> We propose to provide qualified engineers and engineering technicians to perform the requested services. <br /> The following reporting,testing and inspection services may be requested on this project: <br /> Earthwork/Soils-Chapter 17,Section 1704.7 <br /> • Observe the contractor proofroll the site to observe that unstable soils have been identified and <br /> removed, or repaired in-place. <br /> • Conduct laboratory Proctor tests on proposed engineered fill soils. <br /> 9001 Glenwood Avenue, Raleigh, NC 27617-7505 • T: 919.861.9910 • F:919.861.9911 • ecslimited.com <br /> ECS Capitol Services,PLLC • ECS Florida,LLC • ECS Mid-Atlantic,LLC • ECS Midwest,LLC • ECS Southeast,LLP • ECS Southwest,LLP <br />