Item 17 - Agreements for On-Call Geotechnical Engineering Services

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GEOCON <01V) City of Santa Ana RFP 23-123 — On -Call Geotechnical Engineering Services 12. Geological Hazard On -Call Emergency Response - Geocon will provide 24-hour on -call emergency response services as necessary to evaluate existing or pending geological hazards (or damages resulting therefrom) to public or private property, including earthquakes, landslides, mud / debris flows, flooding, fires and other natural hazards. When requested, Geocon will provide recommendations to the Building Official regarding the necessity for yellow -tagging or red -tagging structures threatened by geological hazards. Geocon will coordinate emergency services with FEMA / OES representatives and perform work in accordance with FEMA/OES guidelines in order to ensure maximum recovery of incurred costs. 13. Litigation Support - Provide litigation support, expert -witness testimony, and conduct geo-forensic studies in support of City -related litigation. 14. Attend Public Meetings - Geocon will attend community meetings and pre -bid conference, if required for the project, and respond to the bidder's technical questions via addendum that will be prepared by the City's Project Manager; Geocon will also make presentations to City Council, public, and other agencies as requested by City staff. 15. Change Order Review - Geocon will be available to the City to assist with the review of any contract change orders that may arise during the construction phase of the project; Geocon will also prepare supplemental documents such as bulletins, drawings and/or details, as required to facilitate changes in the work as may be necessary, or where it is determined more information is needed to complete the work. DELIVERABLES As a full service geotechnical engineering firm, Geocon intends to provide the City with geotechnical and geologic engineering services which may include subsurface geotechnical, geological and hydrogeological investigations, seismic studies, roadway rehabilitation and design, ground penetrating radar to determine asphaltic concrete thickness and location of utilities, design and testing for water system installations, laboratory testing, and report preparation. The following services are anticipated to be required per the RFP. We have also included estimated timeframes and notes regarding Geocon's method of delivery. Geocon will furnish all necessary field equipment, survey equipment, and other supporting equipment and consumables. Our staff possesses a strong ability to provide diverse professional expertise in our service disciplines and through multi -certified personnel we will provide any or all services as applicable to this service category as outlined in the RFP. • Consult with authorized employees, agents and representatives of the City and other agencies having jurisdiction relative to the geotechnical/materials testing and inspection of the project. Geocon is accustomed to managing projects under public works process where a multi -level jurisdiction takes place. Geocon communicates with each team member and maintains a transparent communication pattern. • Attend meetings as scheduled by the City for the purpose of obtaining data pertaining to the project. Geocon works well with members of the project team and we make every effort to contribute innovative approaches to project designs which save our clients time and money. • Obtain and test soil samples. Prepare and submit preliminary geotechnical investigation and recommendations prior to the beginning of construction. Geocon will schedule an appropriate time to arrive on site with a drill rig to obtain soil samples at appropriate depths for each assigned project. Geocon will prepare a geotechnical investigation report which will detail our findings, recommendations and conclusions giving the City plenty of time to review and consult prior to construction begins. • Provide geotechnical/materials/ testing and/or inspection services during the construction of the project. By providing a multi -certified inspector on site during construction, Geocon will save the City time and budgetary funding. Geocon 2023-333 Page 29 August 28, 2023