Item 17 - Agreements for On-Call Geotechnical Engineering Services

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- Overexcavation limits and depths across the site - Cut/Fill transition system - Modulus of subgrade reaction - Driven pile or drilled pier system • Anticipated total and differential settlements for the foundation systems • Recommendations for mitigation of slope instability or landslides • Recommendations for ground improvements or other measures for liquefaction -related issues • Recommendations for support of slabs -on -grade • Recommendations for lateral load resistance (including basement wall design) • Recommendations for site preparation, earthwork, and fill compaction specifications • Discussion of anticipated excavation (cut stability, groundwater) conditions • Recommendations for excavation stabilization, including hydrostatic design, tie -back walls and shoring systems • Recommendations for flexible and rigid pavements • Recommendations for underground utility trench backfill • OSHA classification of soils for stability during temporary trench excavations Construction Inspection Services Testing and inspection services are performed during the construction phase of the project and generally include services involving grading, testing of soils, soils compaction, aggregate base material, concrete, masonry, asphalt concrete, structural steel, reinforcing steel, paint thickness, and other quality assurance services as needed. Scope and fee estimates are based on project plans, specifications, and construction schedule. Project Schedule If selected, we anticipate beginning our typical field exploration services within 3 days following notice - to -proceed, subject to equipment availability. Depending on the type of project, we typically anticipate issuing our draft report within 3 to 4 weeks following completion of our field work. If needed, we can provide preliminary information as it is developed to allow for the design team to expedite work. Project Correspondenc( Project correspondence is documented and retained in Kleinfelder project files. Correspondence may include letters, emails, or documentation of telephone calls between members of the project team. Correspondence between Kleinfelder and the City can be provided as requested based on project requirements. Qualitv Assurance and Qualitv Control Plan An important aspect of Kleinfelder's ability to provide reliable service is in our proactive Quality Control and Quality Assurance (QA/QC) Program. Kleinfelder's system of quality control involves every step in the preparation of proposals, sampling plans, and project deliverables. Oversight of technical and quality control activities is provided through Kleinfelder's Quality Assurance Program. Through oversight, surveillance, and audits, Kleinfelder verifies that activities are conducted by trained and qualified personnel, that testing equipment is calibrated and traceable, and that work processes are conducted in accordance with industry standard processes and procedures Quality assurance personnel are independent of the work being performed and provide objective verification that project quality standards are being maintained. LK ElNFELDER ghl Peop,e. High, SWl';.n City of Santa Ana On -Call Professional Engineering Services - RFP No. 23-1231 Page 24