Concrete Plant InspectionKAW VALLEY ENGINEERING
November 7, 2001
A01P0475
Shawn O'Leary, P.E.
Department of Engineering
City of Salina
PO Box 736
Salina, KS 67402-0736
RE: Concrete Plant Inspection
Dear Mr. O'Leary:
Thank you for the opportunity to present this proposal for engineering and testing services for
the City of Salina. It is understood that the City wishes to establish a policy of certification of
Ready Mix Portland Cement Concrete Materials used on City projects and needs inspection of
producing plants and mixer trucks, as well as tests of materials used and concrete mix designs.
Scope of Services:
It is understood that there are currently seven companies desiring certification to produce
concrete for City projects, some of which have been inspected and certified by the Kansas
Department of Transportation (KDOT). The others will be required to obtain that inspection
and certification from KDOT. We will conduct such additional inspection as required to
provide a report to the City regarding their capability to provide concrete in conformance with
City specifications. Tests will be made by our technicians on all aggregates on hand proposed to
be used on City projects. This will include gradation, fineness modulus, and any other
appropriate tests excluding more detailed quality tests. Certificates of compliance will be
requested for quality tests and also for cement, fly ash, and admixtures. Compressive and
flexural strength tests shall be performed on at least one mix design proposed for City projects.
Narrative reports including copies of all test reports will be provided to the City on each plant.
Reports will indicate deficiencies that would impact production and delivery of concrete in
conformance with City projects, suggested corrective actions, and our professional opinion and
recommendations as to certification.
It is assumed that the City will obtain permission for our inspection and testing from those plants
desiring certification, and will provide such administrative services necessary for the
certifications after receipt of our reports.
Consulting Engineers
City of Salina, Kansas A01P0475
NovemberT, 2001
Page 2
Time of Completion:
Although dependant on schedules of thc ready mix producer companies and somewhat on thc
weather, ~ve would intend to begin work on these services within two weeks of your concurrence
on this agreement and complete the work in a timely manner prior to spring construction season.
Our schedule can be adjusted to the convenience of the ready mix suppliers with adequate notice.
Professional Fee:
Since the equipment components and characteristics of each plant are unknown at this time, an
accurate estimate of time required to complete the scope of work is difficult to quantify. It is
proposed that the services outlined in the Scope of Services be paid for based on hourly rates and
test rates per the attached schedules. We have estimated that the total costs of the inspections,
based on all producers requiring the maximum inspection detail and testing (i.e. a "worst case"
status), would not exceed $7,000.00. Probable costs, assuming two or three of the plants are in
excellent condition and properly operating and that KDOT certificates will be obtained from all
plants, are expected to average approximately $650.00 per plant.
Thank you, again, for the opportunity to present this proposal to you. Your questions,
comments, and/or alterations to the above content are requested. Your signature below will act
as our notice to proceed on this project. Please mail or fax a signed copy back to our office at
(785) 762-7744 if you find this proposal satisfactory. If you have any questions or need
additional information, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Sincerely, City of Salina
Bruce V. Collins, P.E. ~-,g--,---~
Project Manager Dennis l~I. Kissinger, City ],lanager
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KAW VALLEY ENGINEERING
Consulting Engineers
2001 Standard Hourly Rate Schedule
Junction City Office
Desi,qn Services
Engineer, Principal ........................................................................... 95.00
Engineer, Department Manager ....................................................... 85.00
Engineer, Project Manager .............................................................. 80.00
Engineer, Geotechnical ................................................................... 80.00
Engineer, Design ............................................................................. 70.00
Engineer, Staff ................................................................................. 60.00
Senior Design Technician ................................................................ 57.00
Senior Drafting Technician ............................................................... 53.00
Drafting Technician II ....................................................................... 48.00
Drafting Technician I ........................................................................ 43.00
Computer Programmer .................................................................... 70.00
Administrative Assistant II ................................................................ 25.00
Administrative Assistant I ................................................................. 20.00
Field Services - Surveyin,q
Supervisor Survey Services ............................................................. 60.00
Registered Land Surveyor ............................................................... 60.00
Party Chief Survey Crew .................................................................. 47.00
Instrument Person Survey Crew ...................................................... 33.00
Surveyor In Training ........................................................................ 18.00
2-person Survey Crew with Equipment ............................................ 80.00
3-person Survey Crew with Equipment ............................................ 98.00
Field Services - Construction Materials/Geotechnical
Supervisor Construction Materials ................................................... 48.00
Senior Engineer Technician ............................................................. 45.00
Engineer, Technician II .................................................................... 42.00
Engineer, Technician I ..................................................................... 38.00
Structural Steel Technician .............................................................. 55.00
Drill Rig with Crew ........................................................................... 130.00
In addition to the above, reimbursement shall be made for expenses incurred in
connection with the project such as filing fees, print, research materials, equipment rental,
mileage, per diem, postage and handling, and any other related expenses will be billed at
their direct cost. Subcontracted labor, technical photography, and other direct job costs to
be paid at cost.
PRINTING
Miscellaneous Expenses ................................................................. At direct cost
Blue Prints (24" x 36") ...................................................................... $ 2.50
Blue Prints (30" x 42") ...................................................................... 3.00
Mylar (24" x 36") .............................................................................. 20.00
Mylar (30" ,,x 42"),. ............................................................................. 30.00
Vellum (24 x 36 ) ............................................................................ 4.00
Vellum (30" 42") .............................................................................. 5.00
Reproducible Xerox Bond (24" x 36") ............................................... 3.50
Reproducible Xerox Bond (30" x 42") ............................................... 4.25
Photocopies ..................................................................................... 0.20/page
EQUIPMENT
Vehicle Mileage (Truck or Auto) ....................................................... $ 0.35/mile
Vehicle Mileage (Drill Rig) ................................................................ 0.55/mile
Global Positioning System Equipment ............................................. 70.00/hour
The rate schedule above is upgraded once each year in January, and the current rates in
effect at the time of service shall apply.
HourRate_JC 1.01
2319 N. Jackson, PO Box 1304 · Junction City, Kansas 66441 · Tel: 785-762-5040 · Fax: 785-762-7744
1333 Northeast Barry Road · Kansas City, Missouri 64155 · Tel: 816-468-5858 · Fax: 816-468-6651
14700 West 114th Terrace · Lenexa, Kansas 66215 · Tel: 913-894-5150 · Fax: 913-894-5977
Consulting Engineers
Material Testing, Quality Control Basic Rate Schedule
Junction City Office - January 2001
The below rates for individual material tests on construction projects are quoted for individual tests.
Soils Testing:
1. Particle Size $ 75.00
2. Atterberg Limits 75.00
3. Field Density and Percent Moisture (using sand cone or nuclear density gauge) 25.00
4. Field Moisture Content 15.00
5. Standard Proctor 150.00
6. Modified Proctor 175.00
Aggregate Testing:
1. Sieve Analysis (unwashed) $ 40.00
2. Sieve Analysis (washed) 50.00
3. Standard Proctor 150.00
4. Modified Proctor 175.00
5. Atterberg Limits 75.00
Concrete Testing:
1. Obtain sample in field, mold 3 standard cylinders, check slump, air
entrainment, break at 7, 28 days $ 100.00
2. Obtain sample and check slump 40.00
3. Obtain sample and check air entrainment 40.00
4. Obtain sample and mold 3 cylinders 40.00
5. Obtain sample and mold flexural beams 90.00
6. Weigh, Store flexural beams 3.50
7. Break flexural beams 7.50
8. Weigh, Store standard cylinders delivered to lab 3.00
9. Cap, break standard cylinder 7.00
10. Obtain sample and check unit weight 40.00
Asphalt Testing:
1. Asphalt Mix Design $ Hourly
2. Marshall Properties, including stability and flow
Percent Voids Total Compacted Mix
Percent Voids Filled (set of 3) 105.00
3. Field Density Using Nuclear Testing Device 25.00
4. Field Density Using Field Cored Plus (set of 3) 45.00
5. Asphalt Extraction 75.00
Core Drilling:
Core drilling - $40.00/hour for technician and equipment, plus $1.90/inch per core on
concrete, $1.5 O/inch per core on asphalt.
Prices listed are for samples delivered to the laboratory. Travel to the project location for the technician and
vehicle will be billed at $0.40 per mile each way. Delays in being able to obtain sample will be billed at
$38.00 per hour spent on the project. Twenty-four hour notice will be required for all project site testing by
technicians. Projects requiring substantial testing can be quoted individually with discounts for quantity of
tests taken per trip. Hourly rate for materials technicians will be $38.00 per hour for equipment and vehicle.
Other direct job costs will be billed at cost.
Rate Test_d C 1.01
2319 N. Jackson, PO Box 1304 · Junction City, Kansas 66441 , Tel: 785-762-5040 · Fax: 785-762-7744
1333 Northeast Barry Road · Kansas City, Missouri 64155 · Teh 816-468-5858 · Fax: 816-466-6651
14700 West 114th Terrace · Lenexa, Kansas 66215 · Teh 913-694-5150 · Fax: 913-894-5977