LGC Geotechnical Inc - FY2016-007CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES
ON-CALL PROFESSIONAL/TECHNICAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT ("Agreement") is made and entered into this 18th day of
August 2015, by and between the City of Rancho Palos Verdes (hereinafter referred to
as the "CITY") and LGC Geotechnical, Inc., a California corporation (hereafter referred to
as "CONSULTANT").
IN CONSIDERATION of the covenants hereinafter set forth, the parties hereto
agree as follows:
ARTICLE 1
SCOPE OF SERVICES
1.1 Proiect Description
The Project is described as on-call services as follows: Geotechnical
Consulting Services.
1.2 Description of Services
CONSULTANT shall provide such on-call geotechnical consulting services
as may be requested by CITY. CONSULTANT acknowledges that this Agreement is for
on-call services, and there is no certainty that CONSULTANT will be asked to perform
any services pursuant to this Agreement. CONSULTANT's Statement of Qualifications
is attached hereto as Exhibit A and incorporated herein by this reference. In the event of
any conflict between the terms of this Agreement and incorporated documents, the terms
of this Agreement shall control.
1.3 Schedule of Work
Upon receipt of written Notice to Proceed from CITY, CONSULTANT shall
perform with due diligence the services requested by CITY. Time is of the essence in this
Agreement. CONSULTANT shall not be responsible for delay, nor shall CONSULTANT
be responsible for damages or be in default or deemed to be in default by reason of
strikes, lockouts, accidents, or acts of God, or the failure of CITY to furnish timely
information or to approve or disapprove CONSULTANT's work promptly, or delay or faulty
performance by CITY, other consultants/contractors, or governmental agencies, or any
other delays beyond CONSULTANT's control or without CONSULTANT's fault.
1.4 Term of Agreement
This Agreement shall commence on August 18, 2015 and shall terminate
on June 30, 2021 unless sooner terminated pursuant to Article 4 of this Agreement.
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ARTICLE 2
COMPENSATION
2.1 Rates; Expense Reimbursement
2.1.1 CITY agrees to compensate CONSULTANT in accordance with
CONSULTANT's Schedule of Hourly Rates, which is within Exhibit A and shall meet or
exceed prevailing wage rates, and in any case an amount not to exceed Sixty Thousand
Dollars ($60,000) per fiscal year for services as described in Article 1. On-call services
that are reimbursed by a trust deposit shall not count towards the maximum amount
CONSULTANT shall be paid for such services. The rates in Exhibit A shall be in effect
through the end of the term of this Agreement.
2.1.2 CITY will not reimburse CONSULTANT for costs and expenses
unless such costs and expenses are previously approved by CITY.
2.2 Payment of Compensation
CONSULTANT shall submit monthly invoices for the work completed in the
previous month. CITY agrees to authorize payment for all undisputed invoice amounts
within thirty (30) days of receipt of each invoice. CITY agrees to use its best efforts to
notify CONSULTANT of any disputed invoice amounts within ten (10) days of the receipt
of each invoice. However, CITY's failure to timely notify CONSULTANT of a disputed
amount shall not be deemed a waiver of CITY's right to challenge such amount.
Additionally, in the event CITY fails to pay any undisputed amounts due
CONSULTANT within forty-five (45) days after invoices are received by CITY then CITY
agrees that CONSULTANT shall have the right to consider the default a total breach of
this Agreement and be terminated by CONSULTANT without liability to CONSULTANT
upon ten (10) working days advance written notice.
ARTICLE 3
INDEMNIFICATION AND INSURANCE
3.1 Indemnity
3.1.1 Indemnity for Design Professional Services. To the fullest extent
permitted by law, CONSULTANT shall, at its sole cost and expense, protect, indemnify,
and hold harmless CITY and its elected officials, officers, attorneys, agents, employees,
designated volunteers, successors, assigns and those CITY agents serving as
independent contractors in the role of CITY officials (collectively "Indemnitees"), from and
against any and all damages, costs, expenses, liabilities, claims, demands, causes of
action, proceedings, judgments, penalties, liens, and losses of any nature whatsoever,
including fees of accountants, attorneys, or other professionals and all costs associated
therewith, and reimbursement of attorney's fees and costs of defense (collectively
"Liabilities"), whether actual, alleged or threatened, which arise out of, are claimed to arise
out of, pertain to, or relate to, in whole or in part, the negligence, recklessness or willful
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misconduct of CONSULTANT, its officers, agents, servants, employees, subcontractors,
material men, contractors or their officers, agents, servants or employees (or any entity
or individual that CONSULTANT shall bear the legal liability thereof) in the performance
of design professional services under this Agreement by a "design professional," as the
term is defined under California Civil Code Section 2782.8(c)(2).
3.1.2 Other Indemnities.
(a) Other than in the performance of design professional services, and
to the fullest extent permitted by law, CONSULTANT shall, at its sole cost and expense,
defend, hold harmless and indemnify the Indemnitees from and against any and all
damages, costs, expenses, liabilities, claims, demands, causes of action, proceedings,
judgments, penalties, liens, and losses of any nature whatsoever, including fees of
accountants, attorneys, or other professionals and all costs associated therewith and the
payment of all consequential damages (collectively "Claims"), in law or equity, whether
actual, alleged or threatened, which arise out of, are claimed to arise out of, pertain to, or
relate to the acts or omissions of CONSULTANT, its officers, agents, servants,
employees, subcontractors, materialmen, contractors or their officers, agents, servants
or employees (or any entity or individual that CONSULTANT shall bear the legal liability
thereof) in the performance of this Agreement, including the Indemnitees' active or
passive negligence, except for Claims arising from the sole negligence or willful
misconduct of the Indemnitees, as determined by final arbitration or court decision or by
the agreement of the Parties. CONSULTANT shall defend the Indemnitees in any action
or actions filed in connection with any Claim with counsel of the Indemnitees' choice, and
shall pay all costs and expenses, including all attorneys' fees and experts' costs actually
incurred in connection with such defense. CONSULTANT shall reimburse the
Indemnitees for any and all legal expenses and costs incurred by the Indemnitees in
connection therewith.
(b) CONSULTANT shall pay all required taxes on amounts paid to
CONSULTANT under this Agreement, and indemnify and hold CITY harmless from any
and all taxes, assessments, penalties, and interest asserted against CITY by reason of
the independent contractor relationship created by this Agreement. CONSULTANT shall
fully comply with the workers' compensation law regarding CONSULTANT and
CONSULTANT's employees. CONSULTANT shall indemnify and hold CITY harmless
from any failure of CONSULTANT to comply with applicable workers' compensation laws.
CITY may offset against the amount of any fees due to CONSULTANT under this
Agreement any amount due to CITY from CONSULTANT as a result of CONSULTANT's
failure to promptly pay to CITY any reimbursement or indemnification arising under this
Subparagraph (b).
(c) CONSULTANT shall obtain executed indemnity agreements with
provisions identical to those in this Section 3.1 from each and every subcontractor or any
other person or entity involved by, for, with or on behalf of CONSULTANT in the
performance of this Agreement. If CONSULTANT fails to obtain such indemnities,
CONSULTANT shall be fully responsible and indemnify, hold harmless and defend the
Indemnitees from and against any and all Claims in law or equity, whether actual, alleged
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or threatened, which arise out of, are claimed to arise out of, pertain to, or relate to the
acts or omissions of CONSULTANT's subcontractor, its officers, agents, servants,
employees, subcontractors, materialmen, contractors or their officers, agents, servants
or employees (or any entity or individual that CONSULTANT's subcontractor shall bear
the legal liability thereof) in the performance of this Agreement, including the Indemnitees'
active or passive negligence, except for Claims arising from the sole negligence or willful
misconduct of the Indemnitees, as determined by final arbitration or court decision or by
the agreement of the Parties.
3.1.3 Workers' Compensation Acts not Limiting. CONSULTANT's
obligations under this Article 3, or any other provision of this Agreement, shall not be
limited by the provisions of any workers' compensation act or similar act. CONSULTANT
expressly waives its statutory immunity under such statutes or laws as to CITY, its
officers, agents, employees and volunteers.
3.1.4 Insurance Requirements not Limiting. CITY does not, and shall not,
waive any rights that it may possess against CONSULTANT because of the acceptance
by CITY, or the deposit with CITY, of any insurance policy or certificate required pursuant
to this Agreement. This hold harmless and indemnification provisions in this Article 3
shall apply regardless of whether or not any insurance policies are determined to be
applicable to the Liabilities, Claims, tax, assessment, penalty or interest asserted against
CITY.
Survival of Terms. The indemnification in this Article 3 shall survive the
expiration or termination of this Agreement.
3.2 Insurance
3.2.1 General Liability Insurance
CONSULTANT shall at all times during the term of the Agreement carry,
maintain, and keep in full force and effect, a policy or policies of Commercial General
Liability Insurance, with minimum limits of one million dollars ($1,000,000) for each
occurrence and two million dollars ($2,000,000) general aggregate for bodily injury, death,
loss or property damage for products or completed operations and any and all other
activities undertaken by CONSULTANT in the performance of this Agreement. The policy
or policies shall be issued by an insurer admitted or authorized to do business in the State
of California and rated in A.M. Best's Insurance Guide with a rating of A:VII or better.
3.2.2 Professional Liability Insurance
CONSULTANT shall at all times during the term of this Agreement, carry,
maintain, and keep in full force and effect a policy or policies of professional liability
insurance with a minimum limit of one million dollars ($1,000,000) per claim and
aggregate for errors and/or omissions of CONSULTANT in the performance of this
Agreement. The policy or policies shall be issued by an insurer admitted or authorized to
do business in the State of California and rated in Best's Insurance Guide with a rating of
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A:VII or better. If a "claims made" policy is provided, such policy shall be maintained in
effect from the date of performance of work or services on CITY's behalf until three (3)
years after the date of work or services are accepted as completed. Coverage for the
post -completion period may be provided by renewal or replacement of the policy for each
of the three (3) years or by a three-year extended reporting period endorsement, which
reinstates all limits for the extended reporting period. If any such policy and/or policies
have a retroactive date, that date shall be no later than the date of first performance of
work or services on behalf of CITY. Renewal or replacement policies shall not allow for
any advancement of such retroactive date.
3.2.3 Automobile Liability Insurance
CONSULTANT shall at all times during the term of this Agreement obtain,
maintain, and keep in full force and effect, a policy or policies of Automobile Liability
Insurance, with minimum of one million dollars ($1,000,000) per claim and occurrence
and two million dollars ($2,000,000) in the aggregate for bodily injuries or death of one
person and five hundred thousand dollars ($500,000) for property damage arising from
one incident. The policy or policies shall be issued by an insurer admitted or authorized
to do business in the State of California and rated in A.M. Best's Insurance Guide with a
rating of A:VII or better.
3.2.4 Worker's Compensation Insurance
CONSULTANT agrees to maintain in force at all times during the
performance of work under this Agreement worker's compensation insurance as required
by the law. CONSULTANT shall require any subcontractor similarly to provide such
compensation insurance for their respective employees.
3.2.5 Notice of Cancellation
(a) All insurance policies shall provide that the insurance coverage shall
not be cancelled or modified by the insurance carrier without thirty (30) days prior written
notice, or ten (10) days notice if cancellation is due to nonpayment of premium.
CONSULTANT shall provide immediate notice to CITY, if CONSULTANT receives a
cancellation or policy revision notice from the insurer.
(b) CONSULTANT agrees that it will not cancel or reduce any required
insurance coverage. CONSULTANT agrees that if it does not keep the insurance in full
force and effect, CITY may either immediately terminate this Agreement or, if insurance
is available at a reasonable cost, CITY may take out the necessary insurance and pay,
at CONSULTANT's expense, the premium thereon.
3.2.6 Entire Policy and Certificate of Insurance
At all times during the term of this Agreement, CONSULTANT shall maintain
on file with the City Clerk both a copy of the entire policy and a certificate of insurance
showing that the policies are in effect in the required amounts. The commercial general
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liability policy shall contain endorsements naming CITY, its officers, agents and
employees as additional insureds.
3.2.7 Primary Coverage
The insurance provided by CONSULTANT shall be primary to any coverage
available to CITY. The insurance policies (other than workers compensation and
professional liability) shall include provisions for waiver of subrogation.
ARTICLE 4
TERMINATION
4.1 Termination of Agreement
(a) This Agreement may be terminated at any time, with or without
cause, by CITY upon ten (10) days prior written notice or by CONSULTANT upon ninety
(90) days prior written notice. Notice shall be deemed served if completed in compliance
with Section 6.15.
(b) CONSULTANT shall cease all work under this Agreement on or
before the effective date of termination specified in the notice of termination. In the event
of termination or cancellation of this Agreement by CONSULTANT or CITY, due to no
fault or failure of performance by CONSULTANT, CONSULTANT shall be paid
compensation for all services performed by CONSULTANT, in an amount to be
determined as follows: for work satisfactorily done in accordance with all of the terms and
provisions of this Agreement as determined by CITY, CONSULTANT shall be paid an
amount equal to the percentage of services performed prior to the effective date of
termination or cancellation in accordance with the work items; provided, in no event shall
the amount of money paid under the foregoing provisions of this paragraph exceed the
amount which would have been paid to CONSULTANT for the full performance of the
services described in this Agreement.
ARTICLE 5
OWNERSHIP OF DOCUMENTS
5.1 Ownership of Documents and Work Product
All final documents, plans, specifications, reports, information, data,
exhibits, photographs, images, video files and media created or developed by
CONSULTANT pursuant to this Agreement ("Written Products") shall be and remain the
property of CITY without restriction or limitation upon its use, duplication or dissemination
by CITY. All Written Products shall be considered "works made for hire," and all Written
Products and any and all intellectual property rights arising from their creation, including,
but not limited to, all copyrights and other proprietary rights, shall be and remain the
property of CITY without restriction or limitation upon their use, duplication or
dissemination by CITY. CONSULTANT shall not obtain or attempt to obtain copyright
protection as to any Written Products.
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CONSULTANT hereby assigns to CITY all ownership and any and all
intellectual property rights to the Written Products that are not otherwise vested in CITY
pursuant to the paragraph directly above this one.
CONSULTANT warrants and represents that it has secured all necessary
licenses, consents or approvals to use any instrumentality, thing or component as to
which any intellectual property right exists, including computer software, used in the
rendering of the services and the production of all Written Products produced under this
Agreement, and that CITY has full legal title to and the right to reproduce the Written
Products. CONSULTANT shall defend, indemnify and hold CITY, and its elected officials,
officers, employees, servants, attorneys, designated volunteers, and agents serving as
independent contractors in the role of CITY officials, harmless from any loss, claim or
liability in any way related to a claim that CITY's use of any of the Written Products is
violating federal, state or local laws, or any contractual provisions, or any laws relating to
trade names, licenses, franchises, copyrights, patents or other means of protecting
intellectual property rights and/or interests in products or inventions. CONSULTANT shall
bear all costs arising from the use of patented, copyrighted, trade secret or trademarked
documents, materials, equipment, devices or processes in connection with its provision
of the services and Written Products produced under this Agreement. In the event the
use of any of the Written Products or other deliverables hereunder by CITY is held to
constitute an infringement and the use of any of the same is enjoined, CONSULTANT, at
its expense, shall: (a) secure for CITY the right to continue using the Written Products
and other deliverables by suspension of any injunction, or by procuring a license or
licenses for CITY; or (b) modify the Written Products and other deliverables so that they
become non -infringing while remaining in compliance with the requirements of this
Agreement. This covenant shall survive the termination of this Agreement.
Upon termination, abandonment or suspension of the Project, the
CONSULTANT shall deliver to CITY all Written Products and other deliverables related
to the Project without additional cost or expense to CITY. If CONSULTANT prepares a
document on a computer, CONSULTANT shall provide CITY with the document both in
a printed format and in an electronic format that is acceptable to CITY.
ARTICLE 6
GENERAL PROVISIONS
6.1 Representation
The CITY representative shall be the Director of Public Works or his or her
designee, and CONSULTANT shall notify CITY of CONSULTANT's designated
representative. These individuals shall be the primary contact persons for the parties
regarding performance of this Agreement.
6.2 Fair Employment Practices/Equal Opportunity Acts
In the performance of this Agreement, CONSULTANT shall comply with all
applicable provisions of the California Fair Employment Practices Act (California
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Government Code Sections 12940-48), the applicable equal employment provisions of
the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C. 200e-217), and the Americans with Disabilities Act
of 1990 (42 U.S.C. § 11200, et seq.).
6.3 Audit
The CITY or its representative shall have the option of inspecting, auditing
or inspecting and auditing all records and other written materials used by CONSULTANT
in preparing its billings to CITY as a condition precedent to any payment to
CONSULTANT. CONSULTANT will promptly furnish documents requested by CITY.
Additionally, CONSULTANT shall be subject to State Auditor examination and audit at
the request of CITY or as part of any audit of CITY, for a period of three (3) years after
final payment under this Agreement.
6.4 Personnel
CONSULTANT represents that it has, or shall secure at its own expense,
all personnel required to perform CONSULTANT's services under this Agreement. Any
person who performs engineering services pursuant to this Agreement shall be licensed
as a Civil Engineer by the State of California and in good standing. CONSULTANT shall
make reasonable efforts to maintain the continuity of CONSULTANT's staff who are
assigned to perform the services hereunder and shall obtain the approval of the Director
of Public Works of all proposed staff members who will perform such services.
CONSULTANT may associate with or employ associates or subcontractors in the
performance of its services under this Agreement, but at all times shall CONSULTANT
be responsible for its associates and subcontractors' services.
6.5 CONSULTANT's Representations
CONSULTANT represents, covenants and agrees that: a) CONSULTANT
is licensed, qualified, and capable of furnishing the labor, materials, and expertise
necessary to perform the services in accordance with the terms and conditions set forth
in this Agreement; b) there are no obligations, commitments, or impediments of any kind
that will limit or prevent CONSULTANT's full performance under this Agreement; c) to the
extent required by the standard of practice, CONSULTANT has investigated and
considered the scope of services performed, has carefully considered how the services
should be performed, and understands the facilities, difficulties and restrictions attending
performance of the services under this Agreement.
6.6 Conflicts of Interest
CONSULTANT agrees not to accept any employment or representation
during the term of this Agreement or within twelve (12) months after completion of the
work under this Agreement which is or may likely make CONSULTANT "financially
interested" (as provided in California Government Code Sections 1090 and 87100) in any
decisions made by CITY on any matter in connection with which CONSULTANT has been
retained pursuant to this Agreement.
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6.7 Legal Action
(a) Should either party to this Agreement bring legal action against the
other, the validity, interpretation, and performance of this Agreement shall be controlled
by and construed under the laws of the State of California, excluding California's choice
of law rules. Venue for any such action relating to this Agreement shall be in the Los
Angeles County Superior Court.
(b) If any legal action or other proceeding, including action for
declaratory relief, is brought for the enforcement of this Agreement or because of an
alleged dispute, breach, default or misrepresentation in connection with this Agreement,
the prevailing party shall be entitled to recover reasonable attorneys' fees, experts' fees,
and other costs, in addition to any other relief to which the party may be entitled.
(c) Should any legal action about a project between CITY and a party
other than CONSULTANT require the testimony of CONSULTANT when there is no
allegation that CONSULTANT was negligent, CITY shall compensate CONSULTANT for
its testimony and preparation to testify at the hourly rates in effect at the time of such
testimony.
6.8 Assignment
Neither this Agreement nor any part thereof shall be assigned by
CONSULTANT without the prior written consent of CITY. Any such purported assignment
without written consent shall be null and void, and CONSULTANT shall hold harmless,
defend and indemnify CITY and its officers, officials, employees, agents and
representatives with respect to any claim, demand or action arising from any unauthorized
assignment.
Notwithstanding the above, CONSULTANT may use the services of
persons and entities not in CONSULTANT's direct employ, when it is appropriate and
customary to do so. Such persons and entities include, but are not necessarily limited to,
surveyors, specialized consultants, and testing laboratories. CONSULTANT's use of
subcontractors for additional services shall not be unreasonably restricted by CITY
provided CONSULTANT notifies CITY in advance.
6.9 Independent Contractor
CONSULTANT is and shall at all times remain, as to CITY, a wholly
independent contractor. Neither CITY nor any of its agents shall have control over the
conduct of CONSULTANT or any of the CONSULTANT's employees, except as herein
set forth, and CONSULTANT is free to dispose of all portions of its time and activities
which it is not obligated to devote to CITY in such a manner and to such persons, firms,
or corporations as the CONSULTANT wishes except as expressly provided in this
Agreement. CONSULTANT shall have no power to incur any debt, obligation, or liability
on behalf of CITY or otherwise act on behalf of CITY as an agent. CONSULTANT shall
not, at any time or in any manner, represent that it or any of its agents, servants or
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employees, are in any manner agents, servants or employees of CITY. CONSULTANT
agrees to pay all required taxes on amounts paid to CONSULTANT under this
Agreement, and to indemnify and hold CITY harmless from any and all taxes,
assessments, penalties, and interest asserted against CITY by reason of the independent
contractor relationship created by this Agreement. CONSULTANT shall fully comply with
the workers' compensation law regarding CONSULTANT and its employees.
CONSULTANT further agrees to indemnify and hold CITY harmless from any failure of
CONSULTANT to comply with applicable workers' compensation laws. The CITY shall
have the right to offset against the amount of any fees due to CONSULTANT under this
Agreement any amount due to CITY from CONSULTANT as a result of its failure to
promptly pay to CITY any reimbursement or indemnification arising under this Article.
6.10 Titles
The titles used in this Agreement are for general reference only and are not
part of the Agreement.
6.11 Entire Agreement
This Agreement, including any other documents incorporated herein by
specific reference, represents the entire and integrated agreement between CITY and
CONSULTANT and supersedes all prior negotiations, representations or agreements,
either written or oral. This Agreement may be modified or amended, or provisions or
breach may be waived, only by subsequent written agreement signed by both parties.
6.12 Construction
In the event of any asserted ambiguity in, or dispute regarding the
interpretation of any matter herein, the interpretation of this Agreement shall not be
resolved by any rules of interpretation providing for interpretation against the party who
causes the uncertainty to exist or against the party who drafted the Agreement or who
drafted that portion of the Agreement.
6.13 Non -Waiver of Terms, Rights and Remedies
Waiver by either party of any one or more of the conditions of performance
under this Agreement shall not be a waiver of any other condition of performance under
this Agreement. In no event shall the making by CITY of any payment to CONSULTANT
constitute or be construed as a waiver by CITY of any breach of covenant, or any default
which may then exist on the part of CONSULTANT, and the making of any such payment
by CITY shall in no way impair or prejudice any right or remedy available to CITY with
regard to such breach or default.
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6.14 Severability
If any term or portion of this Agreement is held to be invalid, illegal, or
otherwise unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, the remaining provisions of
this Agreement shall continue in full force and effect.
6.15 Notice
Except as otherwise required by law, any notice, payment or other
communication authorized or required by this Agreement shall be in writing and shall be
deemed received on (a) the day of delivery if delivered by hand or overnight courier
service during CITY's regular business hours or (b) on the third business day following
deposit in the United States mail, postage prepaid, to the addresses listed below, or at
such other address as one party may notify the other:
To CITY:
Responsible Person: Michael Throne, Director of Public Works
City of Rancho Palos Verdes
30940 Hawthorne Boulevard
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275
To CONSULTANT:
Responsible Person: Kevin B. Colson, CEG, Vice President
LGC Geotechnical, Inc.
131 Calle Iglesia, Suite 200
San Clemente, CA 92672
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Agreement as of
the date and year first above written.
Dated:
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Geotechnical, Inc.
STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS
TO PROVIDE
PROFESSIONAL GEOTECHNICAL
CONSULTING SERVICES
Prepared For:
Ms. Nicole Jules
City of Rancho Palos Verdes — Department of Public Works
Dated: December 1, 2014
131 Calle Iglesia, Suite 200, San Clemente, CA 92672 (949) 369-6141 www.lgcgeotechnicai.com
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Geotechnical, Inc.
Stipulations
• All professional rates are accrued from portal to portal.
• Expert witness testimony, depositions, or mediation conferences, will be billed at 2.0 times the
professional billing rate.
• All geologists, engineers, and technicians will be billed at time -and -a -half for overtime. Overtime is
defined as more than 8 hours in one day and any time worked on weekends, state holidays or night shifts.
Double time will be billed when more than 12 hours are worked in one day or more than 8 hours on
weekends, state holidays or night shifts.
• Invoices are rendered monthly, payable upon receipt.
• Proposals are valid for 30 days, unless otherwise stated.
• Heavy equipment, subcontractor fees and expenses, supplemental insurance, travel, shipping, outside
reproduction, and other reimbursable expenses will be invoiced at cost, plus 20 percent.
• Prior to initiating our field work, client agrees to provide all information in client's possession about
actual or possible presence of underground utilities andlor hazardous materials on the site. Client agrees
to reimburse LGC Geotechnical for all costs related to unanticipated discovery of utilities andlor
hazardous materials.
• Prior to initiating our field work, client agrees to provide all information in client's possession with
regard to restricted entry andlor exploration areas, such as areas of environmental contamination,
hazardous soils, sensitive habitat areas, etc. Client agrees to reimburse LGC Geotechnical for all costs
related to environmental contamination, hazardous soils, sensitive habitat areas, etc.
• Client is responsible for providing safe and legal access to the site at all times.
• LGC Geotechnical will not be liable for any loss, damage or liability to persons or property arising out of
performance of our service that is not covered and paid for by our insurance. For any other loss, damage
or liability which is not covered by insurance, our liability will be limited to the lessor of either $10,000
or the total amount paid by client to LGC Geotechnical on the project in question.
• These rates are based on standard insurance coverage. If higher insurance limits are required client
should discuss these limits, and the associated cost, with LGC Geotechnical prior to the initiation of our
services.
• LGC Geotechnical's services will be performed in accordance with generally accepted standards of care
and diligence normally practiced by geotechnical consulting firms performing services of a similar nature
in Southern California. No other warranty, either expressed or implied, is included or intended in LGC
Geotechnical's proposals, contracts, reports, etc.
131 Calle Iglesia. Suite 200. San Clemente, CA 92672
(949) 369-6141 www.lgcgeotechnical.com
LGC
Geotechnical, Inc.
December 1, 2014
Ms. Nicole Jules
City of Rancho Palos Verdes -- Department of Public Works
30940 Hawthorne Boulevard
Rancho Palos Verdes, California 92075
Subject: Statement of Qualifications for LGC Geotechnical, Inc.
LGC Geotechnical, Inc. is very interested in providing the City of Rancho Palos Verdes Department of
Public Works with professional geotechnical consulting services. LGC Geotechnical is a Southern California
based firm located in San Clemente. We provide quality, full service geotechnical consulting services to
some of Southern California's largest land developers, residential builders, engineers, architects, school
districts, utility companies, insurance companies, commercial builders, and numerous public agencies. We
have recently provided, or are currently providing, professional consulting services for the South Coast
Water District, Laguna Beach County Water District, the Irvine Ranch Water District, City of Oceanside
Water and Utilities Department, and various Cities including: Pomona, Chino Hills, Anaheim, San Clemente,
San Juan Capistrano, Dana Point, Carlsbad, Irvine, Lake Forest, and Rancho Palos Verdes. Our services for
the aforementioned public agencies include, but are not limited to, geotechnical design reports for public
improvements including wet utilities, pavement design and analysis, landslide evaluations, liquefaction
analysis, observation and testing during grading and construction, and third -party review. We provide
professional geotechnical services throughout San Diego, Riverside, Los Angeles, and Orange Counties.
We have prepared this statement of qualifications to provide you with an overview of our firm and our
experience. Our goal at LGC Geotechnical is simple: extraordinary product quality and superior customer
service. We accomplish this by observing our clients needs and utilizing our technical knowledge and
extensive experience to address them with a prompt and efficient approach. LGC Geotechnical is a certified
California Small Business, a Small Business Enterprise and a Very Small Business Enterprise recognized by
the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach and the San Diego County Water Authority.
Please consider LGC Geotechnical for your next project!
Should you have any questions regarding this letter, please do not hesitate to contact our office.
Respectfully submitted,
LGC Geotechnical, Inc.
Kevin B. Colson, CEG
Vice President
KBC/kmb
Distribution: (4) Addressee
131 Calle Iglesia, Suite 200, San Clemente, CA 92672 (949) 369-6141 www.Igcgeotechnical.com
Table of Contents
Section Page
FIRM BACKGROUND 1
SUMMARY OF SERVICES PROVIDED BY LGC GEOTECHNICAL, INC. 2
Geotechnical Engineering 2
Engineering Geology 2
PROJECT EXPERIENCE 3
Experience with Geotechnical Challenges 3
Experience with Environmental Challenges 4
San Juan Hills High School 6
The Meadows 7
Calle Sonora Slope Failure 8
Meadow View Landslide 9
La Pata Vista Hermosa Park & Aquatic Center 10
JTM Unit 1, Reaches 1 & 2 60 CML&C Transmission Main Relocation 11
Laguna Beach Sewer Interceptor Tunnel 12
Terminal Reservoir No. 3 13
Krum Reservoir 14
Santiago Hills II 15
Terminal No. 2 Reservoir Rehabilitation 16
Del Avion Landslide 17
Lake Forest Sports Park 18
Planning Area 39 19
Valve Replacement Project 20
Joint Transmission Main Relocation at Crown Valley Parkway & Alicia Parkway 21
Salt Creek Lift Station 22
Reservoir No. 4 Outlet Pipeline Replacement 23
Mill Creek Avenue & Chino Avenue Extension 24
NMC Utility Improvements 25
Inverted Siphon at San Juan Creek & San Juan Creek Road 26
Tamarack Avenue Sewer Replacement 27
RESUMES OF KEY PERSONNEL ?8
Timothy Lawson 29
Kevin Colson 33
Dennis Boratynec �6
LGC Geotechnical, Inc.
Page i December 1, 2014
Firm Background
LGC Geotechnical, Inc. was founded in San Clemente, California to provide innovative solutions to
complex geotechnical problems. We strive to combine our broad experience in the geotechnical
industry with our modern approaches to provide our clients effective and efficient geotechnical
consulting. The LGC Geotechnical team includes highly educated and licensed professionals
including registered geotechnical engineers (G.E.) and certified engineering geologists (C.E.G.). We
draw on our technical knowledge and extensive industry experience to efficiently serve our client's
needs. We provide straightforward, cost-effective engineering solutions to complex engineering
problems. Our senior and management level personnel have a long history within the industry and
over the years have gained the respect of our clients and professional members within the
geotechnical community.
Our clients include municipalities, utility companies, public agencies, local governments, school
districts, insurance companies, residential developers, architects, lawyers, commercial developers,
design professionals, and individuals. We have provided professional consulting services for various
public agencies including: the South Coast Water District, the Laguna Beach County Water District,
the Irvine Ranch Water District, City of Oceanside Water and Utilities Department, and the Cities of
Pomona, Chino Hills, Anaheim, San Clemente, San Juan Capistrano, Dana Point, Carlsbad, Irvine,
Lake Forest, and Rancho Palos Verdes. The majority of our clients come from referrals or repeat
business.
LGC Geotechnical has extensive experience with hillside grading from standard earth moving
techniques such as shear keys and earth buttresses, to state of the art techniques such as dewatering
systems, tiebacks, soil nail walls, and caisson shear pins. LGC Geotechnical is a premier
geotechnical consultant in slope stabilization design and understands how to design and implement
successful engineering solutions to mitigate adverse geologic conditions. As experts in this field, we
have also provided third -party geotechnical review services for numerous companies and local
agencies.
Our continued involvement with some of Southern California's largest developers is a testament to
the quality of our staff and level of service we provide. In the last 5 years, our personnel have been
responsible for the geotechnical aspects in the development of over 5,000 residential units, 1,000,000
square feet of commercial and retail structures, 25 miles of private and public streets, and over 100
miles of utility improvements.
LGC, Geotechnical's corporate philosophy combines commitment, motivation, and teamwork to
provide our clients with quality work in a timely and professional manner.
LGC Geotechnical, Inc.
Page 1 December I, 2014
Summary of Services Provided by LGC Geotechnical, Inc.
LGC Geotechnical provides a complete range of geotechnical consulting services. Our major
categories of services include: subsurface geotechnical evaluations, landslide
evaluations/stabilizations, feasibility evaluations, settlement analysis, geotechnical instrumentation,
construction observation and testing, geologic mapping and geologic hazard evaluations. We have
our own in-house state-of-the-art geotechnical laboratory and we own and operate twelve state -
licensed nuclear gauges.
LGC Geotechnical also offers an experienced staff of field geologists and technicians for
geotechnical observation and testing services during grading and construction. Our field personnel
are experienced in projects ranging from geologically complicated landslide stabilizations to
expansive flat -land grading. They are also experienced in infrastructure improvements, such as
utility backfill, street and sidewalk preparation, paving, and foundation observation.
The following is a summary of some of the services we provide.
Geotechnical Engineering
• Site Reconnaissance
• Plan Checking (Third Party Review)
• Feasibility Investigations
• Ground Improvement
• Geotechnical Hazard Evaluations
• Landslide Investigations/Stabilizations
• Hillside Grading
• Ground Water Investigations
• Liquefaction Assessments/Mitigation
• Settlement Analysis
• Dewatering Design
• Drainage Design
• Flexible Pavement Design
• Lateral Spreading
• Site Reconnaissance
• Subsurface Exploration
• Geologic Mapping
• Geologic Hazard Evaluations
• Fault Investigations
• Rock Fall Potential
• Retaining Walls
• Mechanically Stabilized Earth Walls
• Distress Investigations
• Geotechnical Peer Review
• Mediation and Arbitration Support
• Expert Witness Consultation/Testimony
• Expert Panel Participation
• Foundation Engineering
• Geotechnical Instrumentation
• Construction Observation and Testing
• Infiltration Testing
• Analysis of Temporary Excavations
• Erosion Studies
• In-house Laboratory Testing
Engineering Geology
• Seismic Evaluations
• Seismic Response Spectrum
• Air Photo Interpretation
• Rippability Evaluations
• Flood Hazard Potential
• Debris Flow Evaluations
LGC Geotechnical, Inc. Page 2 December 1, 2014
Project Experience
Experience with Geotechnical Challeng
Our personnel are well suited and experienced in addressing and adapting to the complexity that the
Southern California geologic climate can present. We are relied upon by several cities and agencies
with geotechnical hazards such as:
✓ landslide mitigation;
✓ landfill mitigation;
✓ liquefaction assessment; and
✓ slope stabilization.
LGC Geotechnical has extensive experience with hillside and coastal bluff stabilization from
standard earth moving techniques such as shear keys and earth buttresses, to state of the art
techniques such as dewatering systems, tieback and soil nail walls, mechanically stabilized earth
(MSE) walls, and caisson shear pins. LGC Geotechnical is a premier geotechnical consultant in
slope stabilization design and understands how to design and implement successful engineering
solutions to mitigate adverse geologic conditions. Our staff has designed and provided our
geotechnical services during construction of numerous nail walls, tieback walls, caisson walls, MSE
walls, and walls using various combinations of these stabilization methods as well as other
mechanical shoring and stabilization systems. We have been involved in stabilization projects from
San Diego to San Francisco. Our projects have included stabilizing coastal bluffs below residential
communities, providing shoring for construction of multi -story underground parking for high-rise
structures, and stabilizing numerous landslides and slope stability issues of various sizes.
LGC Geotechnical, Inc. Page 3 December 1, 2014
Experience with Environmental Challenges
As Southern California grows, development has been pushed deeper into environmentally sensitive
areas. Through our work on various large land development projects, the staff at LGC Geotechnical
has been exposed to and is familiar with environmental issues that come up during development. We
have successfully addressed several environmental challenges, including:
✓ Natural wetlands;
✓ Blue line streams;
✓ Ground water quality;
✓ Surficial water flow regimes;
✓ Vegetative habitats;
✓ Wildlife habitats;
✓ Groundwater infiltration rates; and
✓ Deleterious materials associated with landfills.
As a result of working with sites affected by environmental issues, we have been involved with the
following regulatory agencies:
✓ State Water Resources Control Board;
✓ California Regional Water Quality Control Board;
✓ San Diego Regional Water Quality Control Board;
✓ Department of Environmental Health, County of Orange;
✓ County of Orange Integrated Waste Management Department;
✓ California Coastal Commission; and
✓ Orange County Health Care Agency.
LGC Geotechnical, Inc. Page 4 December 1, 2014
The Following Projects Have Been Worked On
By LGC Geotechnical Personnel
LGC Geotechnical, Inc. Page 5 December 1, 2014
SAN JUAN HILLS HIGH SCHOOL
City of San Juan Capistrano
Geotechnical Quality Control on behalf of the City
Client: Mr. Sam Shoucair, City of San Juan Capistrano, (949) 443-6355
Project Highlights and Geotechnical Challenges
• Geotechnical review of design and earthwork construction of San Juan Hills High School for the
City of San Juan Capistrano in conjunction with review by the Department of State Architect (DSA).
• LGC performed daily site review of geologic conditions and interim report review during grading in
order to facilitate design -build element of the earthwork construction portion of highly complex
project.
Geotechnical issues
• In -grading design changes for several large keyway buttresses with geogrid-reinforced fill slopes;
• Over -excavation of earthwork cut for school buildings;
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Temporary shoring requirements for protection of existing perimeter structures;
• In -grading mitigation of several large landslides;
• Installation of hydro -auger system to increase slope stability;
• Settlement of deep fills with surcharge stockpile and monitoring; and
• Establishment of setback zones based on in -grading geologic conditions.
LGC Geotechnical, Inc.
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THE MEADOWS
San Juan Capistrano, California
Residential Development and Landslide Stabilization
Client: Mr. Steve Sukut, Advanced Group 99, (949) 595-5900
Project Highlights and Geotechnical Challenees
• Stabilization of the 350 -acre Forster Canyon Landslide.
• Closure of the 50 -acre Forster Canyon Landfill.
• Over 10 Million cubic yards of rough grading.
• Monitoring piezometers and inclinometers during ongoing dewatering of the landslide in order to
increase the stability of the site.
LGC' Geotechnical, Inc.
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CALLE SONORA SLOPE FAILURE
Laguna Hills, California
Stabilization of large landslide failure of graded slope between existing Calle Sonora and
Home Depot strip mall
Client: Mr. Doug Koller, Professional Community Management, Laguna Woods Village,
(949) 597-4615
Project Hijhlljhts and Geotechnical Challenges
• Site investigation with large diameter borings down -hole logged by an engineering geologist,
small diameter borings, and installation/monitoring of inclinometer.
• Stabilization included installation of 50, 70 -foot long, 4 -foot diameter caissons, four rows of grade
beams with 100 -foot long tiebacks at 8 -foot centers, removal of the majority of the landslide, and
reconstruction of the slope.
LGC Geotechnical, Inc. Page 8 December 1, 2014
MEADOW VIEW LANDSLIDE
City of Pomona, California
Landslide Evaluation
Client: City of Pomona c/o Law Offices of Robert Gokoo
(714) 568-6610
Project Hialhts and Geotechnical Challenmes
• Site investigation, including large diameter borings downhole -logged by engineering geologist,
small diameter borings, and installation/monitoring of two inclinometers.
• Provided consulting services to the City staff for monitoring and documentation of distress to
nearby residential structures.
LGC Geotechnical, Inc.
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LA PATA VISTA HERMOSA PARK & AQUATIC CENTER
San Clemente, California
Client: Mr. Tim Shaw, City of San Clemente Beaches, Parks & Recreation
(949) 361-8267
LA PATA • VISTA HERMOSA
PARK & AQUATIC CENTER
SAN CLEMENTE
Project Highlights and Geotechnical Challenges
• Part of a 45 -acre development by the City of San Clemente's Beaches, Parks & Recreation
division. Lighted sports park including soccer, baseball and football fields plus aquatic center
featuring an Olympic size swimming pool.
• Development includes formation of new environmentally friendly wetland areas within drainage
basins.
• Phase l A (recently completed) involved the installation of wet and dry utilities throughout the site
plus grading and paving of parking and various hardscape areas.
• Avenida Vista Hermosa was also widened in an effort to relieve possible congestion caused by
traffic entering/exiting from the park.
• Geotechnical challenges include:
-- Expansive soils;
- Differential settlement; and
• Remedial grading of poor quality surficial soils.
LGC Geotechnical, Inc. Page 10
December 1, 2014
JTM UNIT 1, REACHES 1 & 2 60" CML&C TRANSMISSION
MAIN RELOCATION
Irvine, California
Client: Ms. Marissa Potter, South Coast Water District
(949) 499-4555
Project Highlights and Geotechnical Challenges
• Field geologic mapping of the conditions exposed during the grading of Lake Forest Drive along
the proposed relocation alignment;
• Field geologic mapping during excavation, backfill and construction of the up to approximately 30 -
foot -deep. 48 -inch storm drain line within Lake Forest Drive along the proposed relocation
alignment;
• Observation and testing of grading operations for the extension of Lake Forest Drive between
Romano and Bake Parkway;
• Observation and testing of excavation, construction and backfill of the up to aper oximatlev 25 -foot -
deep, 60 -inch diameter water line within Lake Forest Drive between Romano and Bake Parkway;
and
• Provided deputy inspection services for high strength concrete used in vault vault and manway
structures.
LGC Geotechnical, Inc.
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LAGUNA BEACH SEWER INTERCEPTOR TUNNEL
South Coast Water District
Geotechnical Assessment of Coastal Bluff Impact on Sewer Line
Client: Mr. Joseph McDivitt, South Coast Water District
(949) 499-4555
Project Highlights and Geotechnical Challenges
• Geotechnical review of sewer tunnel rehabilitation plans, geologic and geotechnical reports,
geologic maps, and aerial photos;
• Performed geologic field mapping of accessible outcrops along the bluff face and in portions of the
sewer tunnel and adits;
• Modeling of structural geology and slope stability evaluation; and
• Recommendations for temporary and permanent geotechnical hazard mitigation during proposed
tunnel rehabilitation.
LGC Geotechnical, Inc.
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TERMINAL RESERVOIR No. 3
San Juan Capistrano, California
Underground Reservoir Construction
Client: Mr. Eric Bauman, City of San Juan Capistrano
(949) 443-6366
Project .' I i;'!z li;'lr is and Geotechnical Challengn
• Site investigation included large diameter borings down -hole logged by engineering geologist,
small diameter borings, installation/monitoring of four inclinometers, two water -monitoring wells,
and vibration monitor.
• Temporary stabilization of surrounding slopes during tank construction requiring two massive
retaining walls. Stabilization included installation of 126 45 -to -78 -foot -long soldier piles, wood
lagging, three hundred and twenty three 60 -to -160 -foot -long tiebacks installed and tested in up to 4
rows, and ten 30 -foot -long, 4 -foot -diameter caissons with attached I -Beam rakers.
LGC Geotechnical provided field recommendations, observation, and testing services during site
grading, retaining wall and tank construction, and for storm drain and tank backfill.
LGC Geotechnical, Inc.
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KRUM RESERVOIR
San Juan Capistrano, California
Emergency Landslide Stabilization and Krum Reservoir Pipeline Rehabilitation
Client: Mr. Eric Bauman, City of San Juan Capistrano
(949) 443-6366
Project Hiehlights and Geotechnical Challenees
Excavation of 4 large diameter borings, installation/monitoring of piezometers and inclinometers up to
294 ft in depth.
Mitigating effects of a large landslide on nearby residences and the adjacent Krum Reservoir, which
included the following:
• Grading the landslide to decrease movement and constructing stabilization buttress fills to prohibit
a deeper failure that could potentially impact nearby residences;
• Installation of 24 caissons to a depth of 60 feet with grade beam between the landslide and Krum
Reservoir; and
• Installation of 66 tiebacks up to 125 feet in length in two rows between the landslide and Krum
Reservoir.
LGC Geotechnical, Inc.
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THE IRNE COMPANY
SANTIAGO HILLS II
City of Orange, California
Development of Residential, Commercial, Park, and Natural Preservation Sites
Client: Mr. Jamie Yoshida, Irvine Community Development Company, (949) 720-2702
Project Highlights and Geotechnical Challenges
▪ Over 16 million cubic yards of rough grading, covering 440 -acres of land;
• Improving Caltrans right-of-way on adiacent portions of State Route 241/261;
• Landslide remediation and slope stabilization;
• LGC Geotechnical designed extensive wick dram ground improvement system for areas of
deep saturated alluvium, avoiding extremely costly and extensive wet removals or decades
of surcharging;
• Geogrid reinforcement for 60 -foot -high 1.5:1 (horizontal to vertical) fill slope for bridge
abutment;
• Micro -tunneling for 54 -inch water line realignment; and
• Jack and bore of new storm drain lines below State Route 241/261.
LGC Geotechnical, Inc.
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TERMINAL No. 2 RESERVOIR REHABILITATION
San Juan Capistrano, California
Geotechnical Evaluation and Repair Recommendations for the Rehabilitation of the
Terminal No. 2 Reservoir
Client: Mr. Joe Mankawich, City of San Juan Capistrano
(949) 443-6366
Proiect Highlights and Geotechnical Challenges
• Provided geotechnical evaluation of distressed water reservoir including review of previous
geotechnical reports and drilling a small diameter exploratory boring;
• The evaluation indicated that the distress was caused by differential settlement from grading during
reservoir construction;
• Provided repair options and geotechnical designs for the City of San Juan Capistrano in order to
repair existing reservoir; and
• Included designs for micropile and caisson systems in order to stabilize the differential settlement
of the reservoir.
LGC Geotechnical, Inc.
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DEL AVION LANDSLIDE
City of Dana Point, California
Mitigation and Relocation of 36 -inch Water Main Ruptured by Landslide
Client: Mr. Joseph McDivitt, South Coast Water District, (949) 499-4555
Project Highlights and Geotechnical Challenges
• Large diameter borings down -hole logged by geologist, core sampling, and installation/monitoring
of inclinometers and pore pressure transducer;
• Modeling of structural geology and slope stability evaluation;
• Recommendations for temporary mitigation during investigation and design of permanent
stabilization and realignment; and
• Coordinated with FEMA and OES as part of emergency funding sought by tri -cities operating joint
transmission main.
LGC Geotechnical, Inc.
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LAKE FOREST SPORTS PARK
Lake Forest, California
Client: Mr. Angel Fuentes, City of Lake Forest (949) 461-3490
Project Higithghts and Geotechnical Challen j .
• 76 -acre sports park located immediately south of the Ranch Parkway extension.
• 1.5 million cubic yards rough grading.
• Future Amenities include: tot lot, soccer fields, basketball court, community center, baseball
diamonds, restrooms, concession area, parking lots, interior streets, connection to Portola
Parkway, and associated utilities.
• Global stability of off-site slopes. These slopes currently support a 7.5 million gallon water tank,
a residential community, or commercial/industrial buildings.
• A balance area to reduce the impact of import or export once grading has been completed.
• Potential for undocumented fill within the Baker Parcel due to active mining.
• A 16 -inch 1RWD transmission line is buried within the existing slope which descends from the
reservoir.
LGC Geotechnical, Inc.
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1HE IR\INE COMNY
PLANNING AREA 39, LAKE FOREST DRIVE, PHASE 2
ROUGH GRADING, STORM DRAIN, WILDLIFE CROSSINGS
and RECLAIMED WATER INVASION LINE
Irvine, California
Geotechnical Observation and Testing / Vibration Monitoring During Grading and
Construction
Client: Mr. Martin Leon, Irvine Community Development Company, (949) 720-2000
Project Highlights and Geotechnical Challenges
• Observation and testing of grading operations for the extension of Lake Forest Drive between
Romano and Bake Parkway;
• Observation and testing of excavation, construction and backfill of the up to approximatley 30 -foot -
deep 48 -inch diameter storm drain line within Lake Forest Drive between Romano and Bake
Parkway; and
• Provided deputy inspection services for high strength concrete used in storm drain vaults and box
sections.
LGC Geotechnical, Inc.
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VALVE REPLACEMENT PROJECT
City of Dana Point, City of Laguna Beach, and City of San Clemente,
California
Geotechnical Observation and Testing Services During Replacement of Water Line
Valves at 16 Locations
Client: Ms. Marissa Potter, South Coast Water District, (949) 499-4555
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Project Highlights and Geotechnical Challenges
• Provision of geotechnical consulting for the project including observation and testing of the
compaction of pipeline trench and associated excavation backfill, curb and gutter and sidewalk
replacement subgrade, and base placement and compaction;
• For reconstruction of the overlying pavement section we observed and tested placement and
compaction of aggregate base and asphaltic concrete. Asphalt temperature, mix designs, and
placement timing were checked and documented by our office;
• Our services also included laboratory testing of the backfil and pavement section materials
including sand equivalent, maximum dry density and moisture content, and sieve analysis;
• The results of each day's observation and testing were summarized in our Daily Field Reports; and
• Preparation of one "As -Built" geotechnical report at the conclusion of construction.
LGC Geotechnical, Inc. Page 20 December 1, 2014
JOINT TRANSMISSION MAIN RELOCATION at CROWN
VALLEY PARKWAY & ALICIA PARKWAY
Laguna Niguel, California
Geotechnical Observation and Testing Services During Joint Transmission Main
Relocation
Client: Ms. Marissa Potter, South Coast Water District, (949) 499-4555
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Project Highlights and Geotechnical Challenges
• Provision of geotechnical consulting for the project including observation and testing of the water
line excavation bottom, shading of pipe zone and trench backfill for the approximately 1,314 feet of
39 -inch domestic water line along Crown Valley Parkway and Alicia Parkway;
• For reconstruction of the overlying pavement section we observed and tested placement and
compaction of aggregate base and asphaltic concrete. Asphalt temperature, mix designs, and
placement timing were checked and documented by our office;
• Our services also included laboratory testing of the backfill and pavement section materials
including sand equivalent, maximum dry density and moisture content. and sieve analysis;
• The results of each day's observation and testing were summarized in our Daily Field Reports; and
• Preparation of one "As -Built" geotechnical report at the conclusion of construction.
LGC Geotechnical, Inc. Page 21 December 1, 2014
SALT CREEK LIFT STATION
Dana Point, California
Geotechnical Evaluation and Design Recommendations for the Rehabilitation of Lift
Station No. 4 Located at Salt Creek Beach
Client: Mr. Joseph McDivitt, South Coast Water District, (949) 499-4555
Project Highlights and Geotechnical Challenies
• Site evaluation including reviewing pertinent geotechnical data for the subject area and
excavating a small diameter exploratory boring in order to collect soil samples for in house
laboratory testing;
• Geotechnical recommendations and design of the constructed soil nail wall that replaced the
existing retaining wall were provided;
• Onsite observation and testing of construction operations including:
- Installation and monitoring of a slope inclinometer;
- Soil nail installation;
- Shotcrete placement;
- Footing inspections; and
- Miscellaneous backfill operations.
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RESERVOIR NO. 4 OUTLET PIPELINE REPLACEMENT
Avenida Salvador, San Clemente, CA
Geotechnical Evaluation for Horizontal Directional Drilling
of Approximately 800 Linear Feet of New Water Line
Clients: Mr. Ross Bergholz, Dudek (760) 479-4107
Mr. Ken Knatz, City of San Clemente (949) 369-6139
Project Highlights and Geotechnical Challenges
Project required a limited subsurface evaluation to provide geotechnical recommendations for
replacement of a deteriorating asbestos cement water line serving the 500,000 gallon capacity
Reservoir No. 4. The city's primary choice of replacement method was by horizontal directional
drilling in place of conventional cut -and -cover.
• Geotechnical evaluation of existing subsurface geologic conditions, including four hollow stem
borings;
• Geotechnical laboratory testing to determine the engineering characteristics of the underling
materials; and
• Geotechnical assessment and design recommendations for the proposed horizontal directional
drilling, including soil loads on pipes, temporary excavation stability, potential for loss of drilling
fluid, potential for encountering hard and/or oversized material and preliminary corrosion
recommendations.
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MILL CREEK AVENUE & CHINO AVENUE EXTENSION
Ontario, CA
Geotechnical Design, Observation and Testing during Construction of
Mill Creek Avenue and Chino Avenue Extension
Client: Mr. Glen Land, Brookfield Homes, (714) 200-1671
Project Hithlig hts and Geotechnical Challenges
Grading for approximately 2,300 feet of roadway to extend and complete portions of Mill Creek
Avenue and Chino Avenue serving the Edengien residential development in the city of Ontario.
• Designed appropriate street sections based on predicted loading and future use;
• Provided geotechnical recommendations for grading and utility construction in accordance with
City of Ontario requirements; and
• Geotechnical observation and testing of grading operations including engineered fill placement,
utility trench (sewer, storm drain & dry utilities) excavation and backfill, placement and
compaction of asphalt concrete pavement section and base material.
LGC Geotechnical, Inc. Page 24 December 1, 2014
NMC UTILITY IMPROVEMENTS
City of Ontario, California
Observation and Testing of Underground Utility Improvements in the Edenglen Area
of Ontario, California
Client: Mr. Kevin Rhodes, Sukut Construction, (714) 460-1083
Project Highlights and Geotechnical Challenges
LGC provided geotechnical observation and testing for NMC East Phase 1 Construction Improvements
in the Edenglen area of Ontario California.
Improvements included installation of multiple utilities along Mill Creek Avenue and Riverside Drive.
Mill Creek Avenue
• 12 inch sanitary sewer line up to 22 feet deep
• 48 inch storm drain up to 13 feet deep, with temporary shoring
• 8 inch recycled water line up to 8 feet deep
Riverside Drive
• 18 inch domestic water line up to 6 feet deep
• 48 inch storm drain up to 15 feet deep, with temporary shoring
• 8 inch recycled water line up to 6 feet deep
Other dry utilities and street improvements including subgrade, aggregate base, and asphalt placement
were observed and tested by LGC Geotechnical.
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• Approximately 1,270 feet of directional drilling will be done below the 5 Freeway to construct a
30 -inch diameter HDPE pipe to house one 10 -inch & two 8 -inch sewer lines. Depth of sewer
siphon was up to 60 feet below existing Freeway grade. The sewer siphon ties into approximately
1,400 feet of conventional cut and cover sewer line.
• A subsurface geotechnical evaluation including 2 conventional hollow stem borings and 1 mud
rotary boring to provide supplemental geotechnical information along the proposed pipeline
alignment. Soil samples were analyzed for volatile organic vapors and gas levels.
• Characterization of the subsurface soil and groundwater conditions including geotechnical
analysis of liquefaction and surcharge loads from existing deep foundation system which
supports the freeway undercrossing. Geotechnical design recommendations including temporary
shoring, backfilling and horizontal directional drilling (HDD) of the sewer siphon.
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TAMARACK AVENUE SEWER REPLACEMENT
City of Carlsbad, California
Geotechnical Subsurface Evaluation for Sewer Line Replacement
Client: Mr. Jacob Moeder, PE City of Carlsbad, (760) 602-2736
Project Highlights and Geotechnical Challenges
• A subsurface geotechnical evaluation including 12 hollow stem borings to evaluate the
geotechnical conditions along the approximately 5,000 linear foot 10 -inch gravity sewer
replacement project.
• Design sewer depths were up to between 5 and 25 feet below existing grade.
Characterization of the subsurface soil and groundwater conditions including geotechnical
recommendations for temporary shoring and horizontal directional drilling (HDD) in the deeper
portions of the proposed sewer alignment.
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RESUMES OF KEY PERSONNEL
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TIMOTHY LA WSON, GE, PE, CEG, PG
EDUCATION
• M.S. (equiv) Engineering Geology and Geotechnics, University of Portsmouth, England, 1985
PROFESSIONAL REGISTRATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS
• 2003/Geotechnical Engineer/California/GE 2626
• 1995/Registered Civil Engineer/California/RCE 53388
• 1992/Certified Engineering Geologist/California/CEG 1821
• 1991 /Professional Geologist/California/PG 5336
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Mr. Lawson's education and work experience combine both engineering and geology to give him a unique
perspective in the geological profession. He has been involved in numerous projects throughout California
including: fault studies, numerous residential projects, reservoir construction, high-rise construction, individual
landslide investigations, distress evaluations, construction defect analysis, and expert testimony.
Mr. Lawson is one of only a select few individuals, dually registered as both a civil engineer and a certified
engineering geologist. With these credentials, he is able to accurately and efficiently review a broad range of
geotechnical projects, which would normally take the expertise of two professionals. Mr. Lawson is the President
and Founder of Lawson & Associates Geotechnical Consulting, Inc. providing geotechnical services to
Developers and Public Agencies throughout Southern California. During his professional career, Mr. Lawson has
made presentations to numerous groups, including; homeowner associations, city councils, professional
associations, clients, and legal teams. Over the last few years Mr. Lawson has been a member of the PTI Slab -on -
Ground Committee working extensively on the performance of residential post -tension foundation systems in
Southern California. The following is a list of representative projects:
PROJECT EXPERIENCE
• Geotechnical Evaluation of Verde Canyon Landslide and Verde Canyon Development Located in San
Clemente, California. Responsibilities for this project included complete geotechnical evaluation of the
landslide, as well as the stability of the surrounding area.
• Expert Witness San Clemente, California. Provided expert witness services during dispute of potential
landslide damage to bluff top homes.
• Expert Witness Laguna Beach, California, Provided expert witness services associated with the distress of a
residence in Laguna Beach due to subsurface conditions. Services included subsurface investigation,
preparation of repair recommendations, and participation in arbitration.
• Colony Cove Bluff Stabilization Located in San Clemente, California. This project consisted of the
remediation of an unstable bluff along Pacific Coast Highway below the residential community of Colony
Cove. Responsible for all geotechnical issues and project management during construction of an
approximately 800 -foot composite tie back retaining wall and soil -nail diaphragm. This project required
extensive construction monitoring and testing, as well as field modification during construction.
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• Forensic Geotechnical Investigation of Distressed Houses Located in San Juan Capistrano, California. This
initially included a detailed study of previous geology reports on the area, and detailed geologic mapping of
ancient landslides from stereographic aerial photographs. Subsequently, a thorough field investigation was
performed including surface mapping, drilling, and downhole logging of 15 large -diameter boreholes, and
installation and monitoring of 12 slope inclinometers and pneumatic pore -pressure transducers. From this
investigation, it was possible to determine accurate geological conditions at the site. Subsequent to this
investigation, Mr. Lawson was responsible for the design and implementation of unique remediation
methods.
• Top of the World Reservoir Located in Laguna Beach, California. Responsible for the geotechnical issues
relating to the design and construction of a 2 -million -gallon buried reservoir, which included several miles of
16 -inch transmission line. Due to the relatively unique post -tension design of the tank, as well as the
reservoirs' location, geotechnical issues and construction inspection played an important role in the
successful completion of the project.
• Construction of 65 Single -Family Homes Residential Hillside Community Located in San Juan Capistrano,
California. Geotechnical investigation through construction of major residential development in San Juan
Capistrano. This site had approximately 13 major landslides that were delineated throughout the project.
Responsibilities on this project included stratigraphic correlation of discrete clay beds that formed the basal
rupture surfaces of the landslides, analysis of previous geotechnical reports, and writing a geotechnical 40 -
scale grading plan review. Challenges mitigated with geotechnical design included slope stabilization
buttresses, dewatering of saturated alluvium concurrent with fill placement, and foundation design for highly
expansive and corrosive soils.
• Geotechnical Evaluation of Distressed Sewer Line Located in San Clemente, California. This project entailed
review of geotechnical conditions at the Pier Bowl area of San Clemente to evaluate the possible causes of
the observed distress to an ancient sewer line adjacent to the railroad tracks.
• Geotechnical Stabilization of a Major Ancient Landslide Located in Laguna Niguel, California. This
included mapping of the excavation as it took place, and making recommendations to the contractor on the
method of excavation. It also included monitoring the continued stability of the landslide by reading and
analysis of slope inclinometer data.
• Geotechnical Remediation of La Ventana Landslide Located in Dana Point, California. The project involved
remediation of a major landslide that failed across Pacific Coast Highway. Remediation included
construction of a tieback retaining wall, earth grading and concrete sculpting.
• Geotechnical Reviewer for the City of San Juan Capistrano, California. Mr. Lawson and LGC provide
geotechnical review services for the City of San Juan Capistrano. Work has included both reviews of other
geotechnical consultant's work, as well as work performed directly for the City. Reviews have included;
multimillion cubic yard residential developments, school sites, reservoir sites, slope distress projects, as well
as a multitude of miscellaneous geotechnical issues. Work performed for the City has included grading plan
review of Public Works projects, evaluation of slope distress threatening City land, and construction
observation and testing.
• Principal Engineer/Geologist for the Development of Forster Highlands, a Residential Development Located
in San Clemente, California. Mr. Lawson was in charge of all geotechnical aspects of this project, which
involved the development of approximately 419 homes and i 1 million cubic yards of grading.
• Principal Engineer/Geologist for the emergency remediation plan for storm activated major landslides in City
of San Juan Capistrano, California during winter 2004-2005. Work involved development of emergency
grading plans and caisson and tieback repairs, protection of existing homes, and working with various
agencies to maintain utilities services during repairs.
• Geotechnical Reviewer for the City of San Clemente, California. Mr. Lawson has provided geotechnical
review services on an on-call basis for the City of San Clemente as well as providing direct geotechnical
services for the City, including San Clemente Ocean Trail, San Clemente Waste Water Treatment Plant, and
several local parks. Reviews in general relate to major landslides that exist through the City. Mr. Lawson has
performed review of proposed repair plans by various consultants.
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• Geotechnical Consultant for "The Great Park" at the former El Toro Marine Air Corps Station, El Toro,
California. This ongoing project includes the excavation of a canyon, construction of six bridges, a tunnel
and numerous other improvements.
• Principal Engineer/Geologist for Marblehead Coastal Development, City of San Clemente, California. Mr.
Lawson is the Geotechnical Consultant for the development of a 250 -acre residential community in the
coastal zone. The project includes the geotechnical challenges of protected natural canyons transecting the
project, major road bridges, groundwater maintenance, and segmental wall construction. The project included
interaction with agencies such the California Coastal Commission, and coordination with Caltrans for
construction of walls and bridges within their right-of-way.
PROFESSIONAL HISTORY
2011- Present: Independent Geotechnical Consultant
2001-201 1: President, Lawson & Associates Geotechnical Consulting, Inc., San Clemente,
2000-2001: Independent Geotechnical Consultant
2000: Engineering Geology Lecturer, Saddleback College, Mission Viejo, California
1998-2000: Vice President, Principal Engineer/Geologist, Leighton and Associates, Inc., Orange
County Office, Irvine, California
1996-1998
1994-1996:
1989-1994:
1988-1989:
Principal Engineer/Geologist, Leighton and Associates, Inc., Orange County Office,
Irvine, California
Project/Senior Project Engineer/Geologist, Leighton and Associates, Inc., Orange
County Office, Irvine, California
Staff/Senior Staff Engineer/Geologist, Project Manager, Leighton and Associates, Inc.,
Orange County Regional Center, Irvine, California
Site Engineer, J & L Construction, Colorado
1985-1986: Engineering Geologist, Barrie Fielder, Portsmouth, England
HONORS AND PROFESSIONAL SOCIETIES
• Member of Association of Engineering Geologists
• Member of American Society of Civil Engineers
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Selected Landslide Experience
• Terrabay South Landslide — San Francisco
• Verde Canyon Landslide — Orange County
• Placita Landslide — Orange County
• Forster Highlands Development (Multiple Landslides) — Orange County
• Pacific Pointe Development (Multiple Landslides) — Orange County
• San Juan Meadows -- Orange County
• Pomona — Los Angeles County
• Blue Bird Canyon — Orange County
• Loma San Juan Development (Multiple Landslides) — Orange County
• Camino Del Avion Landslide— Orange County
• Kite Hill Landslide — Orange County
• Sea View Estates — Orange County
Selected Legal/Expert Experience
• Geotechnical Expert for RBF Soil Nail and Tieback Wall, Vallejo, CA
• Geotechnical Expert for RBF Top of Slope Soil Movement, Mission Viejo, CA
• Geotechnical Expert for RBF Geogrid Wall Movement, San Diego, CA
• Geotechnical Expert for City of San Juan Capistrano Slope Instability, San Juan Capistrano, CA
• Geotechnical Expert for City of Pomona Landslide Stability, Pomona, CA
• Geotechnical Expert for South Coast Water District Landslide Stability, Orange County, CA
• Geotechnical Expert for Various Residential Developer Reviewing Top of Slope Ground Movement,
Orange County, CA
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KEVIN B. COLSON, CEG, PG
EDUCATION
• M.S., Geological Sciences, San Diego State University, San Diego, California, 1996
• B.S., Geological Sciences, San Francisco State University, San Francisco, California, 1993
PROFESSIONAL REGISTRATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS
• California, Certified Engineering Geologist, CEG 2210
• California, Professional Geologist, PG 7119
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
As a Vice President of and Director of Geology for LGC Geotechnical, Mr. Colson has over 17 years of
experience in the geotechnical industry in Southern California. He has been involved in numerous projects in
Southern California including: residential, commercial, retail, transportation, and public works.
Mr, Colson's expertise includes: fault investigations; landslide mitigations and slope stabilizations (by both
mechanical and earthen stabilization methods); hillside grading; flat land grading; hard rock rippability studies;
liquefaction studies; distress evaluations; and reviews. Mr. Colson has been the lead on several of our most
complex projects including: design and construction of a major landslide stabilization with tie -backs and grade
beams beneath occupied multi -storied residential structures; slope stabilizations via nail and tieback walls below
active roadways; design of earthen stabilizations for several hundred foot high slopes; fault trench investigations
of active and potentially active faults; and mitigation of unstable rock slopes. Mr. Colson, his wife and three
children reside in San Clemente,
PROJECT EXPERIENCE
• Project geologist for the approximately 440 -acre Santiago Hills 1i development for the Irvine Community
Development Company in the City of Orange, California. The project will ultimately include over 17 million
cubic yards of grading to be performed over an approximately 2 -year span. The site presents several
complicated geotechnical issues to consider including: mirco-tunneling for realignment of a 54 -inch water
line beneath the active lanes of Chapman Avenue; installation of new storm drain lines via '`jack and bore"
methods beneath the active lanes of State Route 241/261; grading with the Caltrans right-of-way directly
adjacent to active lanes of State Route 241/261; proposed over -steepened slopes; deep saturated alluvium;
numerous faults; slope stability issues; landslides; dense volcanic rock; very highly expansive soils; and
shallow ground water. Mr. Colson and his LGC team successfully addressed these issues on an extremely
tight time frame and were essential and getting the project approved for development through city, county
and state jurisdictions. Particular LGC contributions to the success of the project, included: design of an
extensive wick drain ground improvement system for areas of deep saturated alluvium; design for geogrid
reinforcement for 60 -foot -high 1.5:1 fill slope for bridge abutment; and design of landslide remediation
and slope stabilizations for the project slopes.
• Project Geologist for the Coventry Court Senior Apartments in Tustin, California. The project included
grading and construction for ten three-story, twenty-four unit senior residential housing structures, two
clubhouse/pool structures and associated utilities, roadways, parking and improvements.
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• Project Geologist for the 148 -acre Village of Porto Romano development in Lake Elsinore, California.
This master planned community includes 1,860 housing units, 100,000 square feet of neighborhood
business and retail opportunities, a community center, four primary neighborhood parks, several mini
parks, a localized trail system and interior roadways. Evaluation of the site included excavation of backhoe
and excavator pits, air percussion borings to depths of up to 80 feet below the surface and performance of
seismic refraction surveys. The project geologic constraints included difficult excavation of hard rock
metamorphic and igneous materials and special handling of generated rock in fill areas.
• Project Geologist for landslide stabilization at The Fountains at Sea Bluffs Retirement Community in Dana
Point, California. The stabilization project included construction of four rows of grade beams and installation
of 248, 180 -foot long tieback anchors and a dewatering system. The project was further complicated by the
presence of an existing and occupied retirement community directly above the landslide and proposed
stabilization system. This project required extensive construction monitoring and testing, as well as field
modification during construction. Mr. Colson was in charge of all geotechnical aspects of this project as well
as coordination of the design team and construction operations.
• Project Geologist from evaluation phase through grading and construction for University Commons project
in San Marcos, California. This project included grading and construction of 10 multi -story apartment
structures and surrounding infrastructure including construction of an up to 90 -foot tall 1.5:1 cut slope. The
project included blasting of the native granitic material to reach design elevations, special handling of
generated rock in fill areas, rock fall mitigation fences, and special design considerations.
• Coordinated and performed a subsurface fault evaluation of a proposed residential development within and
adjacent to the State of California Fault Rupture Hazard Zone for the San Jacinto Fault, in San Jacinto,
California. The evaluation included detailed research, aerial photographic review, fault lineament
mapping, and excavation and detailed trench logging of approximately 900 feet of 20 foot deep fault
trenches across multiple strands of the San Jacinto Fault. Mr. Colson supervised all geologic aspects of the
project including coordination of the excavation, detailed logging of the excavations and overseeing the
backfill of the excavations
• Project geologist for Laguna Beach Sewer Interceptor Tunnel rehabilitation, Laguna Beach, California.
The project included geologic mapping and evaluation of approximately two miles of coastal bluff along
the tunnel alignment. Mapping was performed both within the unlined portions of the existing tunnel and
adits and along the bluff face. The study included analysis of the stability of the bluff to assess the
geotechnical conditions along the coastal bluff in an effort to identify areas of potential concern for the
tunnel and associated adits and portals and to evaluate the potential impact of the proposed tunnel
rehabilitation on the stability of the bluff. To avoid potential impact on the multi-million dollar residences
above, LGC aided in designing the new engineered structural liner for the tunnel rehabilitation to replicate
the strength lost due to the increased diameter of the tunnel.
• Third -party geotechnical reviewer for geotechnical evaluations for development of the Imperial Solar
Energy Center South and West on approximately 2,000 acres of undeveloped and agricultural land in
Imperial County, California. The project would ultimately include development of two photovoltaic arrays
and associated electrical transmission lines capable of producing 500 megawatts of power.
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PROFESSIONAL HISTORY
July 2010 -Present: Vice President, LGC Geotechnical, Inc., San Clemente, California
2006 -July 2010:
2002-2006:
2001-2002:
1994-2001:
PUBLICATIONS
Vice President, Lawson & Associates Geotechnical Consulting, Inc., San
Clemente, California
Associate Geologist, Lawson & Associates Geotechnical Consulting, Inc., San
Clemente, California
Project Geologist, Lawson & Associates Geotechnical Consulting, Inc., San
Clemente, California
Project Geologist, Staff Geologist, and Technical Illustrator, Leighton and
Associates, Inc., San Diego, California
Colson, K.B., and Grove, K., 1994, Stratigraphy and Structure of the Pleistocene Olema Creek Formation,
Marin County, California: Geological Society of America Abstracts with Programs, Vol. 26, No. 2, p.
45.
Colson, K.B., Rockwell, T.K., Thorup, K.M., and Kennedy, G.L., 1995, Neotectonics of the left -Lateral Santa
Rose Island Fault, Western Transverse Ranges, Southern California: Geological Society of America
Abstracts with Programs, Vol. 27, No. 5, p. 11.
Grove, K., Colson, K.B., Binkin, M., Dull, R., and Garrison, C., 1995, Stratigraphy and Structure of the Late
Pleistocene Olema Creek Formation, San Andreas Fault Zone North to San Francisco, California, in
Sanagines, E.M., Anderson, D.W., and Buising, A.V., eds., Recent Geological Studies in the San
Francisco Bay Area: S.E.P.M., Vol. 76, p 55-76.
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DENNIS BORA T YNEC, GE, PE
EDUCATION
• M.Sc. in Geoenvironmental Engineering, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, 2003
• B. Sc. in Civil Engineering, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, 1995
PROFESSIONAL REGISTRATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS
• California, Geotechnical Engineer, GE 2770
• California, Registered Civil Engineer, PE 60716
SELECTED PROJECT EXPERIENCE
• Project Manager/Engineer, Reservoir #4, San Clemente. Performed a subsurface geotechnical evaluation to
assess the onsite geotechnical conditions as they relate to replacing the existing main line with a new
mainline which will be installed via directional drilling.
• Project Manager/Engineer, Eastern Wells 16 -inch Water Pipeline, San Juan Capistrano, Performed
geotechnical observation and testing during construction of approximately 6,820 linear feet of approximately
16 -inch PVC pipeline, 200 linear feet of 200 linear feet of 20 -inch fused PVC casing and 900 linear feet of
20 -inch steel casing.
• Project Manager/Engineer, Geotechnical Evaluation and Recommendations for the Proposed Hydraulic
Capacity Project No. 6 (CIP No. 07703), Inverted Siphon at San Juan Creek and San Juan Creek Road, San
Juan Capistrano, California. Performed a subsurface geotechnical evaluation to assess the onsite geotechnical
conditions as they relate to replacing approximately 1,400 linear feet of the sewer line via directional drilling.
• Project Manager/Engineer, Lake Forest Sports Park, Lake Forest. A proposed 76 -acre Sports Park located
immediately south of the Rancho Parkway extension, which involves up to 1.5 million cubic yards of rough
grading. Performed a subsurface geotechnical evaluation to assess global stability of off-site slopes which
support a 7.5 million gallon water tank, a residential community, or commercial/industrial buildings.
• Project Manager/Engineer for Tustin Field I and II, an approximately 70 -acre master planned community
located in Tustin, CA, featuring approximately 126 multi -family units, 445 single family dwellings, a
recreation area including a clubhouse and swimming pools, and associated roadways and underground
utilities.
• Project Manager/Engineer for Edenglen (including The Cottages, Veranda, Gatehouse, Belcourt, and
Portico), an approximately 61 -acre master planned community located in Ontario, CA, featuring
approximately 542 homes, a recreation area including a clubhouse swimming pool, roadways, underground
utilities, and sewer lift station.
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Project Manager/Engineer for Ralph's Plaza at Br•ookhurst/Adams in Huntington Beach, CA for
approximately 7.5 acres of retail development. Development included over 100,000 ft2 of retail space and
associated parking lots. Project was underlain by relatively loose sandy soils and shallow groundwater and
relatively high ground motions were predicted based on the design earthquake.
• Project Manager/Engineer for Colony Park, an approximately 19 -acre development located in Anaheim, CA,
featuring 350 multifamily units, a recreation area including a club house and pool. Successfially cornpleted a
subsurface geotechnical evaluation using hollow stem augers and Cone Penetration Tests (CPT). Provided
and implemented recommendations including removal and recompaction of near surface soils which were
unsuitable for foundation support, fill placement criteria, seismic analysis, potential for dry sand settlement,
determined geotechnical design parameters for an approximately 15 -foot high by 700 -foot long sound wall
adjacent to the existing railroad tracks.
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GEOTECHNICAL SERVICES
Professional Billinsi Rate (per hour)
Word Processing $ 60.00
CAD Operator 70.00
Junior Field Technician 70.00
Senior Field Technician 90.00
Field Technician/Prevailing Wage 100.00
Staff Engineer/Geologist 95.00
Senior Staff Engineer/Geologist/Scientist 110.00
Field Supervisor/Operations Manager 90.00
Project Engineer/Geologist 140.00
Associate Engineer/Geologist 160.00
Principal Engineer/Geologist 210.00
Eneineering Equipment
Field Vehicle Usage $ 10.00/per hour
Vehicle Mileage included in vehicle usage
Nuclear Soil Gauge, Tiltmeter, Inclinometer, Vibration Monitor included in hourly rate
Other Monitoring Equipment Upon Request
Laboratory Tests
Moisture Content $ 15.00
Moisture and Density (ring samples) 25.00
Maximum Dry Density (optimum moisture content) 265.00
Maximum Density Checkpoint 80.00
Sieve Analysis 100.00
Hydrometer Analysis 110.00
Sieve and Hydrometer Analysis 185.00
Percent Passing No. 200 Sieve 60.00
Liquid Limit and Plastic Limit 150.00
Liquid Limit - Non Plastic (lpt) 85.00
Sand Equivalent 100.00
Expansion Index 150.00
Direct Shear (shear rate of 0.05 in./min.) 345.00
Direct Shear (shear rate of lower than 0.05 in./min.) 415.00
Single Point Shear 125.00
Consolidation (w/o time rate) 200.00
w/time rate, add (per increment) 45.00
w/extra load, add (per load) 40.00
Collapse Test 100.00
R -Value (untreated) 375.00
R -Value (treated) 410.00
CBR (untreated) per point 225.00
Sulfate Content 85.00
Chloride Content 85.00
pH and Resistivity 155.00
Corrosive Suite (minimum resistivity, pH, sulfate and chloride) 295.00
Caltrans 216 Compaction 300.00
131 Calle Iglesia. Suite 200. San Clemente, CA 92672
(949) 369-6141 www.Igcgeotechnical.com