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Mr. Patrick C. Kerr, Ph.D., P.E. <br />City of South Bead <br />Howard Park Renovation — South Bend, Indiana <br />August 16, 2017 <br />Page 2 <br />the borings be advanced using hollow -stem augers with Standard Penetration <br />test performed at 2'/-ft intervals in the upper 15 ft and at 5-ft intervals thereafter; <br />Task 2. Determination of soil index properties including visual soils classification (ASTM <br />D 2488), natural moisture content (ASTM D 2216) (if necessary), Atterberg limits <br />(ASTM D 4318), unconfined compression tests (ASTM D 2166), and grain size <br />distribution (ASTM D 422); <br />Task 3. Preparing a technical report which will present our findings and <br />recommendations for geotechnical considerations regarding: <br />a) Preparation and improvement, where necessary, of in -situ soils for support <br />of shallow (mat or spread) foundations in addition to floor slabs and other at - <br />grade elements; <br />b) Suitable foundation types, including pertinent recommendations per <br />foundation type including such items as: allowable soil bearing pressures, <br />modulus of subgrade reaction, foundation bearing; estimate of total and <br />differential settlements; and potential construction problems; <br />c) Other site specific issues that may affect design or construction, such as <br />temporary earth slopes, seismicity and dewatering. <br />COST <br />We propose to provide our services on a time and materials basis in accordance with the <br />unit rates provided in the attached Geotechnical Evaluation Cost Estimate. We have <br />estimated the cost for completing these services to be approximately $10,000. Please <br />recognize that the total costs are approximate because they are based on estimated <br />quantities. Our proposal assumes there is not site contamination which will require <br />methods or procedures beyond that necessary for "normal' sites. If any significant <br />variation develops during the course of the evaluation, we will advise you so that our <br />efforts can be effectively directed. <br />This estimate assumes that the borings will be backfilled with auger cuttings. The <br />estimated fee for the field portion of the work is also dependent on the borings being <br />accessible to truck -mounted equipment. Prior to performing the field activities, EEI will <br />contact Indiana 811 to locate and identify underground utilities in the vicinity of the site. <br />Any utilities considered to be private are the responsibility of the owner to locate. EEI will <br />locate the test borings from plans to be provided. <br />ARTY &LO1MIONiv <br />