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City of Santa Ana Pavement Management Program Update RFP No. 19-070 August 6, 2019 databases developed by NCE. These are then analyzed to develop funding estimates for the future and work plans. The results are typically presented in reports, AutoCAD maps, or GIS shape files. Specialty Pavement Testing and Pavement Design Options As an optional, added -value service (costs can be provided upon request), NICE can perform non-destructive pavement deflection testing to evaluate the subsurface or structural capacity of the existing pavement on rehabilitation slated streets. NCE owns and operates a Falling Weight Deflectometer (FWD), which is a powerful device for measuring the response of pavements under simulated wheel loads and estimating their subsurface and structural capacities. The test procedures are performed in accordance with California Test Method (CTM) 356. Deflection testing can quickly and cost-effectively measure in -situ pavement section strength and can identify structural deficiencies for a given traffic loading and future expected traffic growth, which can help reduce the chance of under designing or over designing pavement rehabilitation. Streets identified for reconstruction can sometimes indicate that reconstruction is not necessary and more cost-effective rehabilitation alternatives are feasible. It should be noted that FWD testing is time -sensitive and the data is only valid for pavement design within two years of the testing. Deflection testing must be correlated with knowledge of the pavement structural section (i.e., thickness of AC and base) before meaningful analysis can be performed. Representative coring is budgeted on arterials and collectors to provide this information following the clearing of utilities. The core holes are filled with cold patch for AC roads and with rapid set grout for portland cement concrete roads. NICE recently performed FWD testing, coring, analysis, and pavement design for the City of Lemon Grove, and is currently providing similar services for the Montebello Grade Separation project's Haul Route in Montebello. Pavement and Civil Engineering Street rehabilitation extends well beyond the pavement and often requires important considerations, such as striping, curb and gutter repairs, pedestrian and bicycle improvements, signage, utility relocation, drainage improvements, and ADA compliant curb ramps and sidewalks. NCE has developed outstanding working relationships with our clients, implementing projects similar to the City's. NCE provides civil engineering services on -time and designs that are technically innovative and highly cost-effective. NICE has experience designing thousands of roads throughout California, including developing PS&E. We thoroughly understand the impact recommended pavement designs can have on the roadway system. Geotechnical Engineering NCE's geotechnicai engineers understand the significance of proper support on competent subgrade soils to limit damaging settlement and future cracking. For example, based on field exploration and soil/rock laboratory testing, we are able to accurately assess the engineering properties and the presence of 4 °ONCE Page 17 25D-20