Field Investigation. 1. Consultant shall develop a geotechnical work plan, including determination of the number of borings, cone penetration tests (CPT) or other data acquisition and testing required for design of the Project. 2. Submit a boring plan indicating the location and depths of all borings and CPTs for approval by Engineer prior to sampling. Boring plan shall indicate substructures in the vicinity of the proposed borings. 3. Detailed planning of field investigation: a. Identify, notify, coordinate with, and obtain approvals as required: tenants, site occupants, utility owners, other stakeholders, agencies, departments, and other entities; b. Arrange for and schedule drillers; c. Make preparations for sample handling, transportation, and testing; d. Locate test borings; e. Locate utilities and other onsite interferences and mark location on the ground; f. Obtain necessary permits; and g. Schedule field staff. 4. Perform borings and other fieldwork as necessary for the surface and subsurface investigation. As initial surface and subsurface investigation is accomplished and data is reviewed, Consultant shall adjust boring depths, locations, and number of borings and CPTs using prudent engineering judgment and considering subsurface conditions and project requirements and as approved by Engineer. CPT data shall be obtained during borings. 5. Borings in uncontaminated areas shall be backfilled with soil cuttings except CPTs will not be backfilled. Borings and CPTs in contaminated areas shall be backfilled with grout. Contaminated drilling spoils shall be left on-site in drums for disposal by others.
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Samples: Consulting Agreement, Consulting Agreement, Consulting Agreement
