Laserfiche WebLink
Earth Mechanics, Inc. <br />Project Approach <br />Effective Communication <br />During this project, the City can be confident that the EMI project management team will be <br />available to them at all times, 24/7, should the need arise. Each member of our management <br />team is highly qualified, experienced, and fully capable of addressing project concerns. <br />The communications chain -of -command is a simple, linear path that begins with the Project <br />Manager, Raj Pirathiviraj. Should he be unavailable for any reason the Principal and QA/QC <br />Manager, Alahesh Thurairajah, will be the next point of contact. Both have the authority to <br />mobilize resources at any time. <br />Project Manager <br />Principal & QA/QC Manager <br />Raj S. Pirathiviraj <br />Alahesh Thurairajah <br />Office: 714-751-3826, Ext. 104 <br />Office: 714-751-3826, Ext. 112 <br />Cell: 949-292-2212 <br />Cell: 951-333-3648 <br />Email: S.Pirathiviraj@earthmech.com <br />Email: A.Thurairajah@earthmech.com <br />Schedule Control <br />The City's PM will establish the schedule for geotechnical review services provided by EMI. EMI <br />will adhere to the City's established turnaround time for geotechnical report reviews. EMI's PM <br />will closely monitor the progress of services to identify and correct at the outset any potential <br />schedule delays. The progress of geotechnical services will be checked against completion <br />dates set forth by the City to assure that tasks are completed on time. EMI's PM will inform <br />personnel of any deviation from the schedule and take appropriate action to place work back on <br />track. <br />EMI has provided on -call geotechnical report review and grading inspection services to public <br />agencies and is fully aware of the need to provide services with short notice (sometimes within <br />24 hours) and complete the assignment under a demanding schedule (one day turnaround). <br />EMI has a history of meeting schedules on time. The City is encouraged to check with the <br />references listed on our representative projects concerning our response time and performance. <br />Budget Control <br />EMI anticipates the report review and grading inspection services will be provided on a time and <br />materials basis. The Project Manager will keep track of the time, personnel, and resources used <br />to complete each project task. Generally, the Project Manager receives weekly reports on <br />expenditures, budget status, and hours expended by task. These weekly reports are generated <br />using QuickBooks software. The expenditure status and hours can be compared to the <br />budgeted amount for quick identification of discrepancies. <br />Quality Control <br />EMI will adhere to the procedures and practices outlined in EMI's Quality Assurance Manual. In <br />general, Quality Control is provided through a three -step process: <br />Self -Checking and Internal Peer Review. A mandatory review for all EMI personnel <br />takes place throughout the duration of the project. All work performed by team members <br />is checked by the originator of the work and by another EMI geologist or engineer. <br />Project Manager Review. A review conducted by the EMI PM to check adequacy, <br />clarity, and completeness of review comments, and satisfaction of project objectives. <br />Principal's Review. A review concentrating on questions of liability, general <br />organization, and presentation of information. <br />Proposal (RFP No. 23-123) City of Santa Ana <br />On -Call Geotechnical Engineering Services <br />