Common use of Laboratory Testing Clause in Contracts

Laboratory Testing. The project engineer will review field data and assign laboratory tests. Based on our understanding of the project, assigned tests may include the following. Moisture content Unit weight Atterberg limits Percent finer than No. 200 Sieve Unconfined compressive strength Our laboratory testing program includes examination of soil samples by an engineer. Based on the results of our field and laboratory programs, we will describe and classify soil samples in accordance with the Unified Soil Classification System (USCS). Results of our field and laboratory programs will be evaluated by a professional engineer. The engineer will develop a geotechnical site characterization, perform the engineering calculations necessary to evaluate foundation alternatives, and develop appropriate geotechnical engineering design criteria for earth-related phases of the project. Your project will be delivered using our GeoReport® system. Upon initiation, we provide you and your design team the necessary link and password to access the website (if not previously registered). Each project includes a calendar to track the schedule, an interactive site map, a listing of team members, access to the project documents as they are uploaded to the site, and a collaboration portal. The typical delivery process includes the following: Project Planning Proposal information, schedule and anticipated exploration plan will be posted for review and verification Site Characterization Findings of the site exploration Geotechnical Engineering Recommendations and preliminary geotechnical report When utilized, our collaboration portal documents communication, eliminating the need for long email threads. This collaborative effort allows prompt evaluation and discussion of options related to the design and associated benefits and risks of each option. With the ability to inform all parties as the work progresses, decisions and consensus can be reached faster. In some cases, only minimal uploads and collaboration will be required, because options for design and construction are limited or unnecessary. This is typically the case for uncomplicated projects with no anomalies found at the site. When services are complete, we upload a printable version of our completed preliminary geotechnical report, including seal and signature, which documents our services. Previous submittals, collaboration and the report are maintained in our system. This allows future reference and integration into subsequent aspects of our services as the project goes through final design and construction. The geotechnical engineering report for the proposed improvements will provide the following: Site and boring location plans Boring logs with field and laboratory data Stratification based on visual soil classification Groundwater levels observed during drilling Subsurface exploration procedures Description of subsurface conditions Excavation considerations Temporary groundwater control considerations Uplift and lateral earth pressures Utility construction considerations Pavement design guidelines Based upon our understanding of the site, the project as summarized in Exhibit A, and our planned Scope of Services outlined in Exhibit B, our base fee is shown in the following table: Our Scope of Services does not include services associated with survey of boring locations, special equipment for wet/soft ground conditions, tree or shrub clearing, or repair of damage to existing landscape. If such services are desired by the owner/client, we should be notified so we can adjust our Scope of Services. Unless instructed otherwise, we will submit our invoice(s) to the address shown at the beginning of this proposal. If conditions are encountered that require Scope of Services revisions and/or result in higher fees, we will contact you for approval, prior to initiating services. A supplemental proposal stating the modified Scope of Services as well as its effect on our fee will be prepared. We will not proceed without your authorization.

Laboratory Testing. The project engineer will review field data and assign laboratory teststests to understand the engineering properties of various soil strata. Based on our understanding of the project, assigned tests The anticipated laboratory testing may include the following. : ■ Moisture content Unit ■ Dry unit weight ■ Atterberg limits Limits ■ Percent finer than No. 200 Sieve sieve ■ Unconfined compressive strength ■ Unconsolidated Undrained Triaxial ■ Consolidated undrained triaxial test ■ Specific gravity ■ Grain size distribution: sieve and hydrometer ■ Crumb test ■ Double hydrometer Our laboratory testing program includes examination of soil samples by an engineer. Based on the results of our field and laboratory programs, we will describe and classify soil samples in accordance with the Unified Soil Classification System (USCS). Results of our field and laboratory programs will be evaluated by a professional engineer. The engineer will develop a geotechnical site characterization, perform the engineering calculations necessary to evaluate foundation alternatives, and develop appropriate geotechnical engineering design criteria for earth-related phases of the project. Your project will be delivered using our GeoReport® system. Upon initiation, we provide you and your design team the necessary link and password to access the website (if not previously registered). Each project includes a calendar to track the schedule, an interactive site map, a listing of team members, access to the project documents as they are uploaded to the site, and a collaboration portal. The typical delivery process includes the following: ■ Project Planning Proposal – Cost estimate information, schedule and anticipated exploration plan will be posted for review and verification ■ Site Characterization – Findings of the site exploration ■ Geotechnical Engineering – Recommendations and preliminary geotechnical engineering report When utilized, our collaboration portal documents communication, eliminating the need for long email threads. This collaborative effort allows prompt evaluation and discussion of options related to the design and associated benefits and risks of each option. With the ability to inform all parties as the work progresses, decisions and consensus can be reached faster. In some cases, only minimal uploads and collaboration will be required, because options for design and construction are limited or unnecessary. This is typically the case for uncomplicated projects with no anomalies found at the site. When services are complete, we upload a printable version of our completed preliminary geotechnical engineering report, including the professional engineer’s seal and signature, which documents our services. Previous submittals, collaboration and the report are maintained in our system. This allows future reference and integration into subsequent aspects of our services as the project goes through final design and construction. The geotechnical engineering report for the proposed improvements will provide the following: Site and boring location plans ■ Boring logs with field and laboratory data ■ Stratification based on visual soil classification ■ Groundwater levels observed during drilling and sampling ■ Groundwater levels observed in the piezometers ■ Site and boring location plans ■ Subsurface exploration procedures ■ Description of subsurface conditions Excavation considerations ■ Temporary groundwater control and excavation considerations Uplift ■ Utility bedding and lateral earth pressures Utility backfill ■ Subgrade preparation/earthwork recommendations ■ Foundation design and construction recommendations for drilled straight shafts ■ LPILE design parameters and analysis (If requested) ■ D50 and D90 values for scour analysis to be performed by others ■ Design guidelines for rigid pavements If the location of the detention pond is not determined prior to issuance of our geotechnical engineering report, Terracon plans to issue a supplemental report with the following recommendations: ■ Detention pond construction considerations Pavement design guidelines Based upon our understanding of the site■ Global stability analysis for pond slopes (one cross-section) under short-term, the project as summarized in Exhibit Along-term, and our planned Scope of Services outlined in Exhibit B, our base fee is shown in rapid drawdown conditions ■ General discussion on slope protection and erosion control for the following table: Our Scope of Services does not include services associated with survey of boring locations, special equipment for wet/soft ground conditions, tree or shrub clearing, or repair of damage to existing landscape. If such services are desired by the owner/client, we should be notified so we can adjust our Scope of Services. Unless instructed otherwise, we will submit our invoice(s) to the address shown at the beginning of this proposal. If conditions are encountered that require Scope of Services revisions and/or result in higher fees, we will contact you for approval, prior to initiating services. A supplemental proposal stating the modified Scope of Services as well as its effect on our fee will be prepared. We will not proceed without your authorization.detention pond

Laboratory Testing. The project engineer soil samples obtained during the field exploration program will review field data be transported to the laboratory for classification and assign a limited number of laboratory tests. Based on our understanding The nature and extent of the project, assigned tests may include the following. Moisture content Unit weight Atterberg limits Percent finer than No. 200 Sieve Unconfined compressive strength Our laboratory testing program includes is at the discretion of Xxxxxx Engineering, Inc. and will depend upon the subsurface conditions encountered during drilling. Laboratory testing will be performed in accordance with ASTM procedures and may include examination of soil selected samples by an engineerto evaluate the soils’ index properties and relative strength characteristics. Based on the results proposed quantity of our soil borings, anticipated depths, and project type, a list of the anticipated laboratory tests are summarized below. LABORATORY TEST ESTIMATED QUANTITY PHASE 1 ESTIMATED QUANTITY PHASE 2 SAMPLE TYPE Hydrometer 3 6 Split spoon, bulk, or Shelby Tube Natural Moisture Content 80 128 Cohesive Samples Organic Content 10 10 Split spoon, bulk, or Shelby Tube Upon completion of field and laboratory programswork, we Xxxxxx will describe prepare a geotechnical engineering report using the collected data. The geo report will include the following: • Summary of client-provided project information and classify soil samples in accordance with the Unified Soil Classification System (USCS). Results report basis • Overview of our encountered subsurface conditions • Overview of field and laboratory programs tests performed including results • Geotechnical recommendations pertaining to: • Subgrade preparation and stability recommendations • Construction considerations, including temporary excavation and construction control of water Xxxxxx proposes to initiate work on this project within 5 working days after receiving written authorization to proceed and we will follow the schedule below in order to complete the project: Utility clearance and rig mobilization 10 Field work including site layout and drilling 5 Laboratory Testing 10 Preparation of the Geotechnical Report 10 Project schedules can be evaluated affected by weather conditions and changes in scope. If the report needs to be delivered by a professional engineerspecific day, please notify us as soon as possible. The engineer will develop a geotechnical site characterization, perform the engineering calculations necessary Preliminary verbal recommendations can be made to evaluate foundation alternatives, and develop appropriate geotechnical engineering design criteria for earth-related phases parties upon completion of the project. Your project will be delivered using our GeoReport® system. Upon initiation, we provide you and your design team the necessary link and password to access the website (if not previously registered). Each project includes a calendar to track the schedule, an interactive site map, a listing of team members, access to the project documents as they are uploaded to the site, and a collaboration portal. The typical delivery process includes the following: Project Planning Proposal information, schedule and anticipated exploration plan will be posted for review and verification Site Characterization Findings of the site exploration Geotechnical Engineering Recommendations and preliminary geotechnical report When utilized, our collaboration portal documents communication, eliminating the need for long email threads. This collaborative effort allows prompt evaluation and discussion of options related to the design and associated benefits and risks of each option. With the ability to inform all parties as the work progresses, decisions and consensus can be reached faster. In some cases, only minimal uploads and collaboration will be required, because options for design and construction are limited or unnecessary. This is typically the case for uncomplicated projects with no anomalies found at the site. When services are complete, we upload a printable version of our completed preliminary geotechnical report, including seal and signature, which documents our services. Previous submittals, collaboration and the report are maintained in our system. This allows future reference and integration into subsequent aspects of our services as the project goes through final design and construction. The geotechnical engineering report for the proposed improvements will provide the following: Site and boring location plans Boring logs with field investigation and laboratory data Stratification based on visual soil classification Groundwater levels observed during drilling Subsurface exploration procedures Description of subsurface conditions Excavation considerations Temporary groundwater control considerations Uplift and lateral earth pressures Utility construction considerations Pavement design guidelines Based upon our understanding of the site, the project as summarized in Exhibit A, and our planned Scope of Services outlined in Exhibit B, our base fee is shown in the following table: Our Scope of Services does not include services associated with survey of boring locations, special equipment for wet/soft ground conditions, tree or shrub clearing, or repair of damage testing. Xxxxxx will need to existing landscape. If such services are desired by the owner/client, we should be notified so we can adjust our Scope of Services. Unless instructed otherwise, we will submit our invoice(s) to the address shown at the beginning receive a signed copy of this proposal. If conditions are encountered that require Scope of Services revisions and/or result in higher fees, we will contact you for approval, proposal intact prior to initiating services. A supplemental proposal stating mobilizing the modified Scope of Services as well as its effect on our fee will be prepared. We will not proceed without your authorizationdrill rig.

Laboratory Testing. The project engineer will review field data and assign laboratory teststests to understand the engineering properties of various soil strata. Based on our understanding of the project, assigned tests The anticipated laboratory testing may include the following. : ■ Moisture content Unit ■ Dry unit weight ■ Atterberg limits ■ Percent finer than No. 200 Sieve ■ Unconfined compressive strength Our laboratory testing program includes examination of soil samples by an engineer. Based on the results of our field and laboratory programs, we will describe and classify soil samples in accordance with the Unified Soil Classification System (USCS). Results of our field and laboratory programs will be evaluated by a professional engineer. The engineer will develop a geotechnical site characterization, perform the engineering calculations necessary to evaluate foundation alternatives, and develop appropriate geotechnical engineering design criteria for earth-related phases of the project. Your project will be delivered using our GeoReport® system. Upon initiation, we provide you and your design team the necessary link and password to access the website (if not previously registered). Each project includes a calendar to track the schedule, an interactive site map, a listing of team members, access to the project documents as they are uploaded to the site, and a collaboration portal. The typical delivery process includes the following: ■ Project Planning – Proposal information, schedule and anticipated exploration plan will be posted for review and verification ■ Site Characterization – Findings of the site exploration ■ Geotechnical Engineering – Recommendations and preliminary geotechnical engineering report When utilized, our collaboration portal documents communication, eliminating the need for long email threads. This collaborative effort allows prompt evaluation and discussion of options related to the design and associated benefits and risks of each option. With the ability to inform all parties as the work progresses, decisions and consensus can be reached faster. In some cases, only minimal uploads and collaboration will be required, because options for design and construction TFC Contract No. 00-000-000 - Assignment No. 10 - Exhibit A are limited or unnecessary. This is typically the case for uncomplicated projects with no anomalies found at the site. When services are complete, we upload a printable version of our completed preliminary geotechnical engineering report, including the professional engineer’s seal and signature, which documents our services. Previous submittals, collaboration and the report are maintained in our system. This allows future reference and integration into subsequent aspects of our services as the project goes through final design and construction. The geotechnical engineering report for the proposed improvements will provide recommendations for the following: ■ Demolition considerations; ■ Site and boring location plans Boring logs with field subgrade preparation; ■ Foundation design and laboratory data Stratification based on visual soil classification Groundwater levels observed during drilling Subsurface exploration procedures Description of subsurface conditions Excavation considerations Temporary groundwater control considerations Uplift and lateral construction; ■ Lateral earth pressures Utility construction and drainage considerations for the retaining wall; and ■ Pavement design guidelines guidelines. TFC Contract No. 00-000-000 - Assignment No. 10 - Exhibit A Based upon our understanding of the site, the project as summarized in Exhibit A, and our planned Scope of Services outlined in Exhibit B, our base fee is shown in the following table: Our Scope of Services does not include services associated with survey of boring locations, special equipment for wet/soft ground conditions, tree or shrub clearing, or repair of of/damage to existing landscape. If such services are desired by the owner/client, we should be notified so we can adjust our Scope of Services. Unless instructed otherwise, we will submit our invoice(s) to the address shown at the beginning of this proposalcost estimate. If conditions are encountered that require Scope of Services revisions and/or result in higher fees, we will contact you for approval, prior to initiating services. A supplemental proposal cost estimate stating the modified Scope of Services as well as its effect on our fee will be prepared. We will not proceed without your authorization.

Laboratory Testing. The project engineer Laboratory tests will review field data be assigned corresponding to the types of soils encountered, with the objective of classifying the soils physical and assign laboratory tests. Based on our understanding of the projectindex properties, assigned tests may include the following. Moisture content Unit weight moisture contents, unconfined compressive strength, undrained unconsolidated compressive strength, Atterberg limits Percent limits, percent finer than No. 200 Sieve Unconfined compressive strength Our sieve, and total unit weight tests. Consolidated-undrained Triaxial test, and soil dispersiveness tests (double hydrometer Test, Crumb Tests) are required at channel cross section.. All laboratory testing program includes examination of soil tests will be performed in accordance with appropriate ASTM standards. We will keep the samples by an engineerfor 30 days after the final report is presented. Based on We will discard the results of our samples after that time, unless instructed otherwise. The field and laboratory programsdata will be summarized in an engineering report. Analyses of these data will be presented, we will describe and classify soil samples recommendations made in accordance with the Unified Soil Classification System (USCS)Fort Bend County Engineering Guidelines. Results of our field The following geotechnical information and laboratory programs recommendations will be evaluated by a professional engineer. provided: The engineer will develop a geotechnical site characterization, perform the engineering calculations necessary to evaluate foundation alternatives, and develop appropriate geotechnical engineering design criteria for earth-related phases of the project. Your project will be delivered using our GeoReport® system. Upon initiation, we provide you and your design team the necessary link and password to access the website (if not previously registered). Each project includes a calendar to track the schedule, an interactive site map, a listing of team members, access to the project documents as they are uploaded to the site, and a collaboration portal. The typical delivery process includes the following: Project Planning Proposal information, schedule and anticipated exploration plan will be posted for review and verification Site Characterization Findings of the site exploration Geotechnical Engineering Recommendations and preliminary geotechnical report When utilized, our collaboration portal documents communication, eliminating the need for long email threads. This collaborative effort allows prompt evaluation and discussion of options related to the design and associated benefits and risks of each option. With the ability to inform all parties as the work progresses, decisions and consensus can be reached faster. In some cases, only minimal uploads and collaboration will be required, because options for design and construction are limited or unnecessary. This is typically the case for uncomplicated projects with no anomalies found at the site. When services are complete, we upload a printable version of our completed preliminary geotechnical report, including seal and signature, which documents our services. Previous submittals, collaboration and the report are maintained in our system. This allows future reference and integration into subsequent aspects of our services as the project goes through final design and construction. The geotechnical engineering report for the proposed improvements will provide the following: Site and boring location plans Boring logs with field and laboratory data Stratification will be presented in a geotechnical report. Geotechnical analyses will be conducted using the field and laboratory test data to provide geotechnical data for the design and construction of the proposed improvements, including (but not limited to) the following:  Generalized soils stratigraphy  Piezometer installation and groundwater measurements  Preliminary fault review based on visual soil classification Groundwater levels observed during drilling Subsurface exploration procedures Description of subsurface conditions Excavation considerations Temporary groundwater control considerations Uplift and lateral earth pressures Utility construction considerations Pavement design guidelines Based upon our understanding the review of the siteavailable fault maps  Excavation and trench construction and safety requirements  Recommendations regarding bedding and backfill for utilities construction  Loads on buried pipes including dead and live loads (vehicle loads)  Recommendations regarding paving including thickness and reinforcement design, subgrade preparation and stabilization, pavement construction  Construction consideration  Culvert – Slope Stability Analyses will be performed for the project as summarized in Exhibit Achannel/culvert improvement alignment, and our planned Scope evaluating global and local slope stability in terms of Services outlined in Exhibit BEnd of Construction, our base fee is shown in Long Term and Rapid Drawdown conditions. One (1) electronic PDF copy of the following table: Our Scope of Services does not include services associated with survey of boring locations, special equipment for wet/soft ground conditions, tree or shrub clearing, or repair of damage to existing landscape. If such services are desired by the owner/client, we should be notified so we can adjust our Scope of Services. Unless instructed otherwise, we will submit our invoice(s) to the address shown at the beginning of this proposal. If conditions are encountered that require Scope of Services revisions and/or result in higher fees, we will contact you for approval, prior to initiating services. A supplemental proposal stating the modified Scope of Services as well as its effect on our fee draft geotechnical report will be preparedsubmitted. We Once we have received the review comments, a final report addressing the review comments will not proceed without your authorization.be issued. One

Laboratory Testing. The project engineer will review field data and assign laboratory teststests to understand the engineering properties of various soil strata. Based on our understanding Exact types and number of the project, assigned tests cannot be defined until completion of field work. The anticipated laboratory testing may include the following. Moisture : ■ Water content ■ Unit dry weight ■ Atterberg limits Percent finer than No. 200 Sieve ■ Unconfined compressive strength ■ Swell ■ Grain size analysis ■ Sulfates Our laboratory testing program often includes examination of soil samples by an engineer. Based on the results of our field material’s texture and laboratory programsplasticity, we will describe and classify soil samples in accordance with the Unified Soil Classification System (USCS). Results of our field and laboratory programs will be evaluated by a professional engineer. The engineer will develop a geotechnical site characterization, perform the engineering calculations necessary to evaluate foundation alternatives, and develop appropriate geotechnical engineering design criteria for earth-related phases of the project. Your project will be delivered using our GeoReport® system. Upon initiation, we provide you and your design team the necessary link and password to access the website (if not previously registered). Each project includes a calendar to track the schedule, an interactive site map, a listing of team members, access to the project documents as they are uploaded to the site, and a collaboration portal. The typical delivery process includes the following: ■ Project Planning – Proposal information, schedule and anticipated exploration plan will be posted for review and verification ■ Site Characterization – Findings of the site exploration ■ Geotechnical Engineering – Recommendations and preliminary geotechnical engineering report When utilized, our collaboration portal documents communication, eliminating the need for long email threads. This collaborative effort allows prompt evaluation and discussion of options related to the design and associated benefits and risks of each option. With the ability to inform all parties as the work progresses, decisions and consensus can be reached faster. In some cases, only minimal uploads and collaboration will be required, because options for design and construction are limited or unnecessary. This is typically the case for uncomplicated projects with no anomalies found at the site. When services are complete, we upload a printable version of our completed preliminary geotechnical engineering report, including the professional engineer’s seal and signature, which documents our services. Previous submittals, collaboration and the report are maintained in our system. This allows future reference and integration into subsequent aspects of our services as the project goes through final design and construction. The geotechnical engineering report for the proposed improvements will provide the following: Site and boring location plans ■ Boring logs with field and laboratory data ■ Stratification based on visual soil classification Unified Soil Classification System (USCS) ■ Groundwater levels levels, if observed during and after the completion of drilling ■ Site Location and Exploration Plans ■ Subsurface exploration procedures ■ Description of subsurface conditions Excavation considerations Temporary groundwater control considerations Uplift ■ Recommended foundation options and lateral earth pressures Utility engineering design parameters ■ Estimated settlement of foundations ■ Recommendations for design and construction considerations Pavement of floor slabs ■ Seismic site classification (IBC) ■ Subgrade preparation/earthwork recommendations ■ Recommended pavement options and design guidelines Based upon our parameters In addition to the services noted above, the following are often associated with geotechnical engineering services. Fees for services noted above do not include the following: testing, for site preparation, foundation, and pavement construction. This allows a more comprehensive understanding of subsurface conditions and necessary documentation of construction, to confirm and/or modify (when necessary) the site, the project as summarized in Exhibit A, assumptions and recommendations made by our planned Scope of Services outlined in Exhibit B, our base fee is shown in the following table: Our Scope of Services does not include services associated with survey of boring locations, special equipment for wet/soft ground conditions, tree or shrub clearing, or repair of damage to existing landscape. If such services are desired by the owner/client, we should be notified so we can adjust our Scope of Services. Unless instructed otherwise, we will submit our invoice(s) to the address shown at the beginning of this proposal. If conditions are encountered that require Scope of Services revisions and/or result in higher fees, we will contact you for approval, prior to initiating services. A supplemental proposal stating the modified Scope of Services as well as its effect on our fee will be prepared. We will not proceed without your authorizationengineers.

Laboratory Testing. To evaluate the index and engineering properties of site soils, the following laboratory tests are anticipated: • In-situ Moisture/Density tests, American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) D2216 and D7263 Test Procedures • Grain Size Distribution tests, ASTM D1140 and D422 • Atterberg Limit tests, ASTM D4318 The project engineer engineering analysis phase of work will review focus on developing site grading recommendations and geotechnical design parameters for foundations and hardscape areas. The data obtained from the field data investigation and assign laboratory tests. Based on our understanding of the project, assigned tests may include the following. Moisture content Unit weight Atterberg limits Percent finer than No. 200 Sieve Unconfined compressive strength Our laboratory testing program includes examination will be utilized in the engineering analysis. Following the completion of soil samples by an engineerthe engineering analysis, a report will be prepared with our conclusions and recommendations. Based The report will include the following items: • Site plan showing exploratory boring locations • Logs of exploratory borings, including depth to groundwater (if encountered) • Laboratory test results • A detailed discussion of our findings and recommendations, including:  Site conditions  Subsurface conditions  Geologic hazards and seismicity  Site preparation and earthwork recommendations  Foundation type and design recommendations  Flexible asphalt and rigid concrete pavement recommendations The design of subsurface drainage systems for athletic field, including detention basins and bioswales, requires adequate subsurface data, percolation characteristics, and hydraulic conductivity of the underlying soil. The Consultant Team will perform in-situ percolation tests at two locations using the Guelph permeameter method based on site access and existing ground surface conditions. Percolation tests will be within the anticipated zones of percolation soils, estimated to depths ranging from approximately 3 to 5 feet. Sidewalls of the test holes will be scarified prior to pre-saturating the hole for up to 24 hours, unless a shorter time is warranted based on the results soil condition encountered. After the test holes are pre-saturated, the percolation tests will be performed the following day or as determined by the soil condition encountered. The duration of our field and laboratory programseach percolation test will range from approximately 2 to 3 hours each, we depending on the rate of percolation. Upon completion, the test holes will describe and classify soil samples be backfilled in accordance with the Unified Soil Classification System (USCS)water district requirements. Results of our field and laboratory programs The percolation test data will be evaluated by a professional engineer. The engineer will develop a geotechnical site characterization, perform the engineering calculations necessary to evaluate foundation alternativesevaluated, and develop appropriate geotechnical engineering design criteria for earth-related phases of the project. Your project percolation rate will be delivered using our GeoReport® system. Upon initiation, we provide you and your design team the necessary link and password to access the website (if not previously registered). Each project includes a calendar to track the schedule, an interactive site map, a listing determined in inches per minute of team members, access to the project documents as they are uploaded to the site, and a collaboration portal. The typical delivery process includes the following: Project Planning Proposal information, schedule and anticipated exploration plan will be posted for review and verification Site Characterization Findings of the site exploration Geotechnical Engineering Recommendations and preliminary geotechnical report When utilized, our collaboration portal documents communication, eliminating the need for long email threads. This collaborative effort allows prompt evaluation and discussion of options related to the design and associated benefits and risks of each option. With the ability to inform all parties as the work progresses, decisions and consensus can be reached faster. In some cases, only minimal uploads and collaboration will be required, because options for design and construction are limited or unnecessary. This is typically the case for uncomplicated projects with no anomalies found at the site. When services are complete, we upload a printable version of our completed preliminary geotechnical report, including seal and signature, which documents our services. Previous submittals, collaboration and the report are maintained in our system. This allows future reference and integration into subsequent aspects of our services as the project goes through final design and construction. The geotechnical engineering report for the proposed improvements will provide the following: Site and boring location plans Boring logs with field and laboratory data Stratification based on visual soil classification Groundwater levels observed during drilling Subsurface exploration procedures Description of subsurface conditions Excavation considerations Temporary groundwater control considerations Uplift and lateral earth pressures Utility construction considerations Pavement design guidelines Based upon our understanding of the site, the project as summarized in Exhibit A, and our planned Scope of Services outlined in Exhibit B, our base fee is shown in the following table: Our Scope of Services does not include services associated with survey of boring locations, special equipment for wet/soft ground conditions, tree or shrub clearingpercolation, or repair of damage to existing landscape. If such services are desired by the owner/client, we should be notified so we can adjust our Scope of Services. Unless instructed otherwise, we will submit our invoice(s) to the address shown at the beginning of this proposal. If conditions are encountered that require Scope of Services revisions and/or result in higher fees, we will contact you for approval, prior to initiating services. A supplemental proposal stating the modified Scope of Services as well as its effect on our fee will be preparedanother convenience unit. We will not proceed without your authorizationcoordinate the test locations and anticipated depths with the civil engineer before testing. The Consultant Team will summarize our test results and findings as part of the geotechnical report.