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Ms. Kelly S~ord, Cabarrus County Dept of Commerce July 25, 1008 Cabarrus County Detention C¢nter Housing, Concord, North Carolina Trigon~Kleiry(elder Proposal No. 023ASA<ZP required for overall structural masonry observations and testing. In addition, we anticipate making 40 sets of 4 grout and 40 sets of 3 mortar cube samples for compressive strength testing. 5. Precast Concrete & Structural Steel Connections During precast and structwal steel erection, our field personnel will observe and perform non-destructive ,. testing (NAT) field welds and high-strength bolted connections according to the project specifications. Based on ow understanding of the project, we estimate that a total of 89 working days will be required to complete observations of precast and structural steel connections. If the fabrication plants are not certified by PCI (Precast Concrete Institute) and AISC (American Instiwte for Steel Construction), Trigon can perform site visits to these plants in accordance with the project specifications for an additional fee. 6. Spray'Applied Fireproofing During fireproofmg installation, ow personnel will observe and test for thickness, density, and bond strength of the fireproofmg material. Based on our understanding of the project, we estimate that a total of 12 working days will be required to complete observations and testing of spray applied fireproofing. 7. Project Administration & Reporting Tn addition to our quality assurance project team of qualified field technicians and special inspectors, the project team also includes an experiegced project manager. The administrative functions of the project manager wilt include scheduling, review of field and laboratory data, and communication with project personnel. A registered engineer from this firm assigned to the project will review their work. The results of the field-testing will be summarized in a field report presented to the field superintendent on a daily basis and mailed to the applicable project personnel. Unusual occurrences and deviations to the project documents will be communicated to the immediate attention of the Owner, Architect, Structural Engineer, and Contractor as required. ESTIMATED COST We recommend a budget allowazice of $238,400 be included in the project costs for our services described herein. This budget is based on providing field staff working up to 40 hows per week, Monday through Friday, between the hours of 8:00 am and 5:00 pm. Please note that Phis estimate does not constitute a lump sum, guaranteed cost, or not to exceed bid for our services. If the actual testing quantities and schedule exceed the quantities and schedule outlined in Phis proposal, the additional services that we are requested to provide will be invoiced at the rates indicated on the attached unit fee schedule. It should be noted that our fteld-testing and engineering services will be invoiced portal to portal from our Charlotte office. Ow estimated budget allowance does not include costs for re-testing or re-inspecting corrected deficiencies. Re-tests and re-inspections services will be invoiced at the rates indicated on the attached unit fee schedule. If requested, we will keep sepazate ow costs to re-test or re-inspect corrected deficiencies. The purpose of our services is to test the materials being used by the wntractor and to give the owner assurances that the materials used by the contractor conform to the materials specified in the project documents. The results of our testing are only indicative of the material characteristics at the location and elevation for which the tests ate performed. Test results should not be interpreted as certification, in nOGONfiNGIN6£)UNG CON$UGTAN7S, INC. Page 3 G-1