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• Evaluation of slope stability under static and seismic conditions. • Excavation and compaction requirements, including suitability of the on-site soils for use as fill and/or trench backfill. • Analysis of the temporary stability of the trench excavations and shoring pressures, in- cluding allowable lateral earth pressures and allowable passive pressures for proposed trenches, as appropriate. o Evaluation of the depth to the groundwater table and potential areas of dewatering, as appropriate. o Evaluation of potential settlement. • Evaluation of the potential for liquefaction. • Evaluation of the corrosion potential of the on-site soils. • Evaluation of pavement design for the proposed roadway sections, as applicable. • Preparation of a written report presenting the results of our field exploration, laboratory test- ing, and engineering analyses, as well as our conclusions and recommendations relative to the geotechnical aspects of project design and construction. • Upon substantial completion of the project plans and specifications, Ninyo & Moore can per- form a geotechnical and geologic plan review to evaluate whether the conclusions and recommendations presented in our report were correctly interpreted and incorporated into the project plans and specifications. These services can be performed if requested and au- thorized. Soils and Materials Testing & Special Inspection Services Our soils and materials testing and inspection services may include the following, depending on the requirements of the specific task order assignment: • Project coordination and client liaison, including scheduling of personnel to provide observa- tion and materials testing services and meeting attendance. • Review of readily available background materials pertaining to the site, including geotech- nical reports, project plans, and specifications. • Attendance at pre -construction and field meetings as requested by the client. • On-site soil and materials testing and inspection during construction on an as -requested basis. Our inspection services will be performed in accordance with the applicable building codes requirements project's plans and specifications. Our soils and materials testing and inspection services can include the following: • Field observation and inspection during foundation construction, including observation of footing excavations, pier drilling, pile driving, as appropriate. o Field observation, documentation and testing during the earthwork operations. Our ser- vices will include observation and field density testing of compacted fill, including Ninyo & Moore i Geotechnical Engineering Services i Proposal No. 04-01922 1 July 12, 2018 16