CC SR 20210817 K - Traffic Signal at PVDS and PVDE
CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: 08/17/2021
AGENDA REPORT AGENDA HEADING: Consent Calendar
AGENDA TITLE:
Consideration and possible action to approve amendments to the contracts for the traffic
signal project for the intersection of Palos Verdes Drive South and Palos Verdes Drive
East.
RECOMMENDED COUNCIL ACTION:
(1) Approve Amendment No. 1 to the contract with Crosstown Electrical & Data, Inc.
in the amount of $63,799 for a revised contract sum of $269,277;
(2) Approve an increase of $6,380 in the contingency budget, to reflect 10% of the
revised construction contract total; and
(3) Approve Amendment No. 1 to the contract with Southern California Electrical Firm
for additional inspection services and material testing services in the amount of
$11,180 for a revised contract sum of $30,380.50.
FISCAL IMPACT: Appropriation of $81,359 if requested of which $49,774 is from the
FY 2020-21 project balance and an additional appropriation of $31,585 for the project
amendments. If approved, the revised budget for the project will be $362,516.
Amount Budgeted: $330,931
Additional Appropriation: $81,359
Account Number(s): 215-400-8837-8006
(Prop C – Traffic Signal at PVDS/PVDE, Inspection Services)
215-400-8837-8802
(Prop C – Traffic Signal at PVDS/PVDE, Other Improvements)
ORIGINATED BY: James S. O’Neill, Project Manager (Public Works)
REVIEWED BY: Ramzi Awwad, Director of Public Works
APPROVED BY: Ara Mihranian, AICP, City Manager
ATTACHED SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS:
A. Amendment No. 1 to the construction contract with Crosstown Electrical &
Data, Inc. (page A-1)
B. Proposal from Crosstown Electrical & Data, Inc. (page B-1)
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C. Amendment No. 1 to the inspection contract with Southern California
Electrical Firm (page C-1)
D. Proposal from Southern California Electrical Firm for additional inspection
services (page D-1)
E. Proposal from Southern California Electrical Firm for materials testing
(page E-1)
F. Joint IMAC/TSC Recommendation on Roundabouts for Rancho Palos
Verdes (page F-1)
BACKGROUND AND DISCUSSION:
On July 7, 2020, the City Council awarded a contract to Crosstown Electrical & Data, Inc.
(Crosstown) for construction of a new traffic signal at the intersection of Palos Verdes
Drive South and Palos Verdes Drive East (PVDS/PVDE). On August 4, 2020, a notice to
procure was issued to Crosstown to procure the signal equipment needed for the project,
and materials have been received by Crosstown.
As Staff prepared for construction, an oversight was discovered. This oversight was that
the original design did not include pedestrian and equestrian push buttons, associated
signal equipment, curb cut ramps, and crosswalks. These items are needed at this
location for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements and
to accommodate trails (both existing and conceptual) at this location. Exhibit 1 below
shows existing and conceptual trails.
Exhibit 1- Existing and Conceptual Trails Near Palos Verdes Drive South at Palos Verdes Drive East
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Multi Use
Pedestnan a . nd Bike Only
Pedestrian Only
nd Equestrian Only Pedestrian a
To rectify this oversight, the project needs to add the following major elements:
▪ Pedestrian and equestrian push button poles
▪ Pedestrian indication displays
▪ Wiring
▪ Crosswalks
▪ Curb cut ramps
▪ Sidewalk
▪ Median nose modification
▪ Adjusting a pull box to bring it to revised grading
An illustration of the additional items is shown in Exhibit 2 below.
Exhibit 2- Illustration of Additional Pedestrian/Equestrian Items
The additional improvements to be made by Crosstown will require inspection, which
necessitates an increase to the inspection contract with Southern California Electric al
Firm (SCEF). Additionally, Staff recommends adding materials testing to the project. Past
practice for Public Works has been to inspect construction, but not to test materials. Public
Works is implementing a new practice of testing materials during construction for
enhanced quality control. Testing will include tests for consistency of concrete and
compressive strength.
Proposed crosswalks, with curb-cut ramps and
sidewalk sections at each end
Proposed
pushbuttons for
equestrian &
pedestrian use
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Project Budget
The cost for the additional pedestrian and equestrian infrastructure would have been paid
by the City had those items been included in the original bid and construction contract. In
other words, the City is not paying a penalty for the addition of these items at this time.
Staff analyzed Crosstown’s proposed cost for the additional items by obtaining a separate
quote and comparing the two. After negotiating down the cost proposed by Crosstown,
Staff concluded that it was comparable to an alternate quote and consistent with the cost
of similar work recently done in the City on another project.
The original total project budget was $330,931 which consisted of $35,931 from Fiscal
Year (FY) 2018-2019 to FY 2019-20 and $295,000 from FY 2020-21.
To date, $35,206 has been spent on engineering design and utility work. The City Council
awarded a contract to Crosstown for $205,478 and allocated $20,548 for contingency
(equaling 10% of contract value). The City Council awarded a contract to SCEF for
inspection of the construction, in the amount of $19,200. The award of these contracts,
and allocation of contingency funds, left an unencumbered balance of $49,774.
The original project budget, expenditures to date and encumbrances are summarized in
Table 1 below.
Table 1: Original Project Budget, Expenditures to Date, and Encumbrances
Additional funding in the amount of $31,585 is needed at this time. However, an
appropriation of $81,359 is being requested because t he project’s unencumbered
balance of $49,774 is unavailable until the City Council approves continuing
appropriations (typically in November), If the requested additional appropriations is
approved, the revised project budget will be $362,516.
Those proposed additional costs are summarized as follows:
8837 - Traffic Signal PVDS and PVDE
Budget Notes
Original Budget 330,931.00
Budget Committed
Expenditures
To Date Balance
8005 Engineering Design 24,830.00 725.00 24,105.00 -
8005 SCE Line Extension 11,101.00 - 11,101.00 -
8802 Construction 205,478.00 205,478.00 - -
8802 Construction Contingency 20,548.00 20,548.00 - -
8006 Inspection 19,200.00 19,200.00 - -
Total Project Costs 281,157.00 245,951.00 35,206.00 -
Balance 49,774.00$ 245,951.00$ 35,206.00$ -$
Description
Project Costs:
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Table 2: Additional Appropriation Request Summary
Description Amount
Construction of Additional Pedestrian/Equestrian Infrastructure
(Attachment A)
$63,799
Additional Contingency $ 6,380
Additional Inspection and Materials Testing (Attachment C) $11,180
Total: $81,359
Project Schedule
Upon approval of the contract amendments, construction is expected to begin by the end
of September and be substantially complete within approximately four months.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
A joint Infrastructure Management Advisory Committee (IMAC) and Traffic Safety
Committee (TSC) subcommittee report on roundabouts (Attachment F), which was
unanimously approved by the full bodies of both IMAC and TSC, recommends deferring
the installation of the traffic signal at PVDS/PVDE until the effects of the proposed pilot
roundabout at Palos Verdes Drive South and Forrestal Drive are determined. The report
suggests that “the light at PVDE/PVDS be delayed as its platoon generation characteristic
may be found unnecessary.” The proposed pilot roundabout is expected to be designed
under the “Traffic Calming – Citywide” Capital Improvement Plan project sometime in FY
2021-22.
Staff recommends proceeding with the installation of the traffic signal at the intersection
of PVDS/PVDE because it addresses the problem of motorists merging onto PVDS from
PVDE. While a traffic signal at PVDS/PVDE may help create gaps in the traffic flow for
motorists turning from, and onto, Forrestal Drive, this is a secondary benefit to the traffic
signal.
CONCLUSION:
Staff recommends the City Council authorize an additional appropriation of $81,359 for
construction, inspection, and materials testing of additional pedestrian and equestrian
infrastructure associated with the proposed traffic signal at the intersection of
PVDS/PVDE; authorize the Mayor to approve Amendment No. 1 to the construction
contract with Crosstown for additional pedestrian/equestrian infrastructure; and authorize
the Mayor to approve Amendment No. 1 to the inspection contract with SCEF for
additional inspection and materials testing.
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ALTERNATIVES:
In addition to the Staff recommendation, the following alternative actions are available for
the City Council’s consideration:
1. Follow the recommendation of the joint IMAC/TSC report on roundabouts and
defer construction until the effects of a pilot roundabout at the intersection of PVDS
and Forrestal Drive can be studied.
2. Take other action, as deemed appropriate.
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AMENDMENT NO. 1
TO AGREEMENT FOR CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
THIS AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT FOR CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
(“Amendment No. 1”) by and between the CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES, a municipal
corporation (“City”) and CROSSTOWN ELECTRICAL & DATA, INC., a California
corporation (“Contractor”) is effective as of August 17, 2021.
RECITALS
A. City and Contractor entered into that certain Agreement for Contractual Services
dated July 7, 2020 (“Agreement”) whereby Contractor agreed to provide for the construction of
raised median, removal and replacement of asphalt concrete pavement, curb ramp, removal and
replacement of Portland cement concrete sidewalk, signing and striping, landscape and irrigation
modifications, and all items not mentioned but indicated in the Plans and Specifications (the
“Services”) for one year, for a Contract Sum of $205,478.
B. As the City prepared for construction, an oversight was discovered. It was
discovered that the Services did not include certain improvements needed at the project site in
order to bring the area into compliance with the Americans with Disability Act (“ADA”).
Specifically, it was determined that the construction of wheel-chair accessible ramps, ADA-
compliant traffic signal pushbuttons, and other improvements, were needed.
C. The Contractor provided a proposal to complete the additional work for $63,799.
D. It has been determined that the difficulty in coordinating the Services and the
additional work required between two contractors, in addition to the cost saved due to the
Contractor’s current work on the Services, would frustrate the competitive bidding process and
result in an increased cost and burden on the City. Under these circumstances, a competitive
bidding process would not produce an advantage and the advertisement for competitive bids would
be impractical.
D. As such, City and Contractor now desire to amend the Agreement to include
additional work in the Scope of Services and increase the Contract Sum accordingly by $63,799
to $269,277.
TERMS
1. Contract Changes. The Agreement is amended as provided herein. Deleted text is
indicated in strikethrough and added text in bold italics.
a. Section 2.1, “Contract Sum,” is hereby amended to read:
“Subject to any limitations set forth in this Agreement, City agrees to pay
Contractor the amounts specified in the “Schedule of Compensation” attached
hereto as Exhibit “C” and incorporated herein by this reference. The total
compensation, including reimbursement for actual expenses, shall not exceed
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$269,277 (Two Hundred Sixty Nine Thousand Two Hundred Seventy Seven
Dollars) $205,478 (Two Hundred Five Thousand Four Hundred Seventy-Eight
Dollars) (the “Contract Sum”), unless additional compensation is approved
pursuant to Section 1.10.”
b. Exhibit “A”, “Scope of Work”, is replaced in its entirety with Exhibit “A”,
“Scope of Work, As Amended by Amendment No. 1”, attached hereto.
c. Exhibit “C”, “Schedule of Compensation,” is replaced in its entirety with
Exhibit “C”, “Schedule of Compensation, As Amended by Amendment No. 1”, attached hereto.
d. Section I of Exhibit “D”, “Schedule of Performance,” is amended as
follows:
Days to Perform Deadline Date
A. Traffic Signal Installation 27 Days December 2021
B. Signing and Striping 3 Days December 2021
C. Additional Work Pursuant to Amendment No. 1 21 Days December 2021
2. Continuing Effect of Agreement. Except as amended by this Amendment No.1,
all provisions of the Agreement shall remain unchanged and in full force and effect. From and
after the date of this Amendment No.1, whenever the term “Agreement” appears in the Agreement,
it shall mean the Agreement, as amended by this Amendment No.1 to the Agreement.
3. Affirmation of Agreement; Warranty Re Absence of Defaults. City and
Contractor each ratify and reaffirm each and every one of the respective rights and obligations
arising under the Agreement. Each party represents and warrants to the other that there have been
no written or oral modifications to the Agreement other than as provided herein. Each party
represents and warrants to the other that the Agreement is currently an effective, valid, and binding
obligation.
Contractor represents and warrants to City that, as of the date of this Amendment No.1,
City is not in default of any material term of the Agreement and that there have been no events
that, with the passing of time or the giving of notice, or both, would constitute a material default
under the Agreement.
City represents and warrants to Contractor that, as of the date of this Amendment No.1,
Contractor is not in default of any material term of the Agreement and that there have been no
events that, with the passing of time or the giving of notice, or both, would constitute a material
default under the Agreement.
4. Adequate Consideration. The parties hereto irrevocably stipulate and agree that
they have each received adequate and independent consideration for the performance of the
obligations they have undertaken pursuant to this Amendment.
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5. Authority. The persons executing this Amendment No.1 on behalf of the parties
hereto warrant that (i) such party is duly organized and existing, (ii) they are duly authorized to
execute and deliver this Amendment No.1 on behalf of said party, (iii) by so executing this
Amendment No.1, such party is formally bound to the provisions of this Amendment No.1, and
(iv) the entering into this Amendment No.1 does not violate any provision of any other agreement
to which said party is bound.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Agreement on the date
and year first-above written.
CITY:
CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES, a
municipal corporation
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Eric Alegria, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Teresa Takaoka, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
ALESHIRE & WYNDER, LLP
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William W. Wynder, City Attorney
CONTRACTOR:
CROSSTOWN ELECTRICAL & DATA,
INC., a California corporation
By: _______________________________
Name: David P. Heermance
Title: President
By: _________________________________
Name: Wendy Parker
Title: Vice President
Address: 5454 Diaz St.
Irwindale, CA 91706
Two corporate officer signatures required when Consultant is a corporation, with one signature required from
each of the following groups: 1) Chairman of the Board, President or any Vice President; and 2) Secretary, any
Assistant Secretary, Chief Financial Officer or any Assistant Treasurer. CONSULTANT’S SIGNATURES
SHALL BE DULY NOTARIZED, AND APPROPRIATE ATTESTATIONS SHALL BE INCLUDED AS
MAY BE REQUIRED BY THE BYLAWS, ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION, OR OTHER RULES OR
REGULATIONS APPLICABLE TO CONSULTANT’S BUSINESS ENTITY.
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CALIFORNIA ALL-PURPOSE ACKNOWLEDGMENT
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES
On __________, 2021 before me, ________________, personally appeared ________________, proved to me on the
basis of satisfactory evidence to be the person(s) whose names(s) is/are subscribed to the within instrument and
acknowledged to me that he/she/they executed the same in his/her/their authorized capacity(ies), and that by
his/her/their signature(s) on the instrument the person(s), or the entity upon behalf of which the person(s) acted,
executed the instrument.
I certify under PENALTY OF PERJURY under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing paragraph is true
and correct.
WITNESS my hand and official seal.
Signature: _____________________________________
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CORPORATE OFFICER
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GENERAL
ATTORNEY-IN-FACT
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COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES
On __________, 2021 before me, ________________, personally appeared ________________, proved to me on the
basis of satisfactory evidence to be the person(s) whose names(s) is/are subscribed to the within instrument and
acknowledged to me that he/she/they executed the same in his/her/their authorized capacity(ies), and that by
his/her/their signature(s) on the instrument the person(s), or the entity upon behalf of which the person(s) acted,
executed the instrument.
I certify under PENALTY OF PERJURY under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing paragraph is true
and correct.
WITNESS my hand and official seal.
Signature: _____________________________________
OPTIONAL
Though the data below is not required by law, it may prove valuable to persons relying on the document and could
prevent fraudulent reattachment of this form.
CAPACITY CLAIMED BY SIGNER DESCRIPTION OF ATTACHED DOCUMENT
INDIVIDUAL
CORPORATE OFFICER
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TITLE(S)
PARTNER(S) LIMITED
GENERAL
ATTORNEY-IN-FACT
TRUSTEE(S)
GUARDIAN/CONSERVATOR
OTHER_______________________________
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(NAME OF PERSON(S) OR ENTITY(IES))
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EXHIBIT “A”
SCOPE OF WORK
As Amended by Amendment No. 1
I. Contractor shall perform all of the work and comply with all of the specifications and
requirements in the “General Provisions” and “Special Provisions” included in the bid
documents for the project entitled Palos Verdes Drive South at Palos Verdes Drive East
Traffic Signal Installation Project, including any documents or exhibits referenced
therein.
Consultant shall also perform the work and comply with all of the specifications and
requirements in the “Notice to Contractor” dated June 30, 2020 for the project entitled
Palos Verdes Drive South at Palos Verdes Drive East Traffic Signal Installation
Project, including any documents or exhibits referenced therein.
II. Brief description of the work to be performed:
Contractor shall furnish all necessary labor, materials, equipment and other incidental and
appurtenant work necessary to provide construction of raised median, removal and
replacement of AC pavement, curb ramp, removal and replacement of PCC sidewalk,
signing and striping, landscape and irrigation modifications, and all items not mentioned
but indicated in the Plans and Specifications.
In addition, Contractor shall compete the work described in the “Notice to Contractor”
dated June 30, 2020, to include the installation of new pedestrian and equestrian crossing
at the intersection which includes the installation of new traffic signal poles, pedestrian
indications, pedestrian and equestrian push buttons, wiring, crosswalk, curb ramps,
sidewalk, median nose modification, and adjust pull box to grade.
III. In addition to the requirements of Section 6.2, during performance of the work, Contractor
will keep the City apprised of the status of performance by delivering the following status
reports:
A. Standard Daily Reports
B. Weekly Progress Reports
C. Certified Payroll records
IV. All work is subject to review and acceptance by the City, and must be revised by the
Contractor without additional charge to the City until found satisfactory and accepted by
City.
V. Contractor shall provide safe and continuous passage for pedestrian and vehicular traffic
in accordance with the Work Area Traffic Control Handbook (WATCH), latest edition.
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EXHIBIT “C”
SCHEDULE OF COMPENSATION
As Amended by Amendment No. 1
I. Contractor shall perform all work at the rates on the Bid Sheet submitted as part of
Contractor’s Proposal, and listed below:
ITEM
NO.
DESCRIPTION ESTIMATED
QUANTITY
UNIT PRICE
UNIT
EXTENDED
AMOUNT
1 TRAFFIC SIGNAL
INSTALLATION
COMPLETE PER
PLAN
1 LS $199,003.00 $199,003.00
2 SIGNING AND
STRIPING
COMPLETE PER
PLAN
1 LS $6,475.00 $6,475.00
3 MODIFY THE
MEDIAN NOSE PER
DETAIL “E” OF THE
PLANS
1 EA $10,960.00 $10,960.00
4 CONSTRUCT CASE
A TYPE 3 CURB
RAMPS
2 EA $11,257.00 $22,514.00
5 CONSTRUCT TYPE
B CURB RAMP
1 EA $11,257.00 $11,257.00
6 CONSTRUCT PCC
SIDEWALK
250 SQFT $10.60 $2,650.00
7 ADJUST PULL BOX
TO GRADE
2 EA $300.00 $600.00
8 FURNISH AND
INSTALL TYPE 1-A
(7’) TRAFFIC
SIGNAL POLE
2 EA $4,000.00 $8,000.00
9 FURNISH AND
INSTALL
1 LS $1,300.00 $1,300.00
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ADDITIONAL
TRAFFIC SIGNAL
WIRING PER THE
PLAN
10 INSTALL 12” WHITE
CROSSWALK PER
THE PLAN
1 LS $1,078.00 $1,078.00
11 FURNISH AND
INSTALL
PEDESTRIAN
PUSHBUTTONS
4 EA $330.00 $1,320.00
12 INSTALL
EQUESTRIAN
PUSHBUTTONS
4 EA $330.00 $1,320.00
13 FURNISH AND
INSTALL
PEDESTRIAN
INDICATIONS
4 EA $700.00 $2,800.00
TOTAL FOR BID SCHEDULE $269,277.00
II. A retention of five percent (5%) shall be held from each payment as a contract retention to
be paid as part of the final payment upon satisfactory completion of services.
III. Within the budgeted amounts for each item on the Bid Sheet, and with the approval of the
Contract Officer, funds may be shifted from one item’s subbudget to another so long as the
Contract Sum is not exceeded per Section 2.1, unless Additional Work is approved per
Section 1.10.
IV. The City will compensate Contractor for the Services performed upon submission of a
valid invoice. Each invoice is to include:
A. Line items for all personnel describing the work performed, the number of hours
worked, and the hourly rate.
B. Line items for all materials and equipment properly charged to the Services.
C. Line items for all other approved reimbursable expenses claimed, with supporting
documentation.
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D. Line items for all approved subcontractor labor, supplies, equipment, materials, and
travel properly charged to the Services.
V. The total compensation for the Services shall not exceed the amount provided in Section
2.1 of this Agreement.
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Contractor’s License Number 756309
5454 Diaz Street Irwindale, CA 91706
Phone: (626) 813-6693
Fax (626) 813-6604
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July 28, 2021 REVISION 3 Serial Letter No.: 4391-002-R3
City of Rancho Palos Verdes
Public Works Department
30940 Hawthorne Blvd.
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275
ATTN: Mr. James O’Neill
RE: Project 8837, P.O. 20210032 Palos Verdes Dr. South at Palos Verdes Dr. East Traffic
Signal Installation Project.
SUBJECT: Proposal to Perform Extra Work at the intersection of Palos Verdes Drive South
and Palos Verdes Drive East.
Dear Mr. O’Neill:
Per your request, Crosstown Electrical & Data, Inc. is pleased to provide a revised
proposal to perform additional work at the intersection of Palos Verdes Drive South
and Palos Verdes Drive East per the plan and modified specification provided by the
City of Palos Verdes. This revision includes price reductions in items 1,2,3,4,
6,7,9 10, and 11 and the exclusion of surveying.
Scope of Work:
1.) Modify the median nose on the per Detail “E” of the plans.
2.) Construct two Case A type 3 Curb Ramps.
3.) Construct 1 Type B Curb Ramp.
4.) Construct 250 square feet of PCC Sidewalk.
5.) Adjust two pullboxes to grade.
6.) Furnish and install two Type 1-A (7’) traffic Signal Pole.
7.) Furnish and install additional traffic signal wiring per the plan.
8.) Install 12” White Crosswalk per the plan.
9.) Furnish and install four pedestrian pushbuttons.
10.) Install four Equestrian pushbuttons.
11.) Furnish and install four Pedestrian indications.
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Contractor’s License Number 756309
5454 Diaz Street Irwindale, CA 91706
Phone: (626) 813-6693
Fax (626) 813-6604
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Pricing:
ITEM QTY UNIT UNIT PRICE TOTAL
1 1 EA $ 10,960.00 $ 10,960.00
2 2 EA $ 11,257.00 $ 22,514.00
3 1 EA $ 11,257.00 $ 11,257.00
4 250 SQFT $ 10.60 $ 2,650.00
5 2 EA $ 300.00 $ 600.00
6 2 EA $ 4,000.00 $ 8,000.00
7 1 LS $ 1,300.00 $ 1,300.00
8 1 LS $ 1,078.00 $ 1,078.00
9 4 EA $ 330.00 $ 1,320.00
10 4 EA $ 330.00 $ 1,320.00
11 4 EA $ 700.00 $ 2,800.00
TOTAL $ 63,799.00
Adjust Pull Box to Grade
Modify the Median Nose Per Detail "E" of the
plans
Construct Case A Type 3 Curb Ramps
Construct Type B Cuurb Ramp
Construct PCC Sidewalk
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
Furnish and Install Type 1-A (7') Traffic
Signal Pole
Furnish and Install additional Traffic Signal
Wiring per the plan
Install 12" White Crosswalk per the plan
Furnish and Install Pedestrian Pushbuttons
Furnish and Install Equestrina Pushbuttons
Furnish and Install Pedestrian indications
The price to perform this extra work is $63,799.00. This price includes all material,
labor, equipment, sales taxes, shipping costs, and traffic control.
Adjustment of Time: The performance of this work will require a time extension of 21
calendar days.
Exclusions: Survey work
Please contact me if you have any questions concerning this proposal.
Sincerely,
David P. Heermance
David P. Heermance
Crosstown Electrical & Data, Inc.
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AMENDMENT NO. 1
TO AGREEMENT FOR CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
THIS AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT FOR CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
(Amendment No. 1) by and between the CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES (“City”) and
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL FIRM, a California corporation (“Consultant”) is
effective as of August 17, 2021.
RECITALS
A. City and Consultant entered into that certain Agreement for Contractual Services
dated July 7, 2020 (“Agreement”) whereby Consultant agreed to provide construction inspection
services in conjunction with the new traffic signal at the intersection of Palos Verdes Drive South
and Palos Verdes Drive East (the “Services”) for a Term of one year, for a Contract Sum of
$19,200.
B. City and Consultant now desire to increase the Contract Sum by $11,180.50 to
$30,380.50 to account for additional inspection services resulting from additional work being
added to the project.
TERMS
1. Contract Changes. The Agreement is amended as provided herein. Deleted text is
indicated in strikethrough and added text in bold italics.
(a) Section 2.1, Contract Sum, is amended to read as follows:
“For the services rendered pursuant to this Agreement, Consultant shall be
compensated in accordance with the “Schedule of Compensation” attached
hereto as Exhibit “C” and incorporated herein by this reference, but not
exceeding the maximum contract amount of $30,380.50 (Thirty Thousand
Three Hundred Eighty Dollars and Fifty Cents) $19,200 (Nineteen
Thousand Two Hundred Dollars) (“Contract Sum”)..”
(b) Section I, subparagraph A of Exhibit “A”, “Scope of Services”
is hereby amended as follows:
“Inspect Project work for compliance with specifications while work is in
progress – Consultant shall provide construction inspection services to
ensure that the Project is in compliance with contract documents, including
the Project’s installation of three ADA ramps, sidewalk, pedestrian and
equestrian push buttons, crosswalks, and modification to a median nose.
Consultant shall also provide soil inspections and concrete testing
through the use of Twining, Inc. Consultant shall proactively examine the
Project area prior to demolition, take photographs, verify accuracy, assure
that the Project is including all aspects of the Project area in accordance
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with the intent of the Project, and to note any additional concerns that may
be present.
(c) Section I of Exhibit “C”, “Schedule of Compensation” is hereby
amended as follows:
TASK RATE TIME
(Hrs.)
SUB-
BUDGET
A. Construction
Inspection Services
$128/hour 150 190
Hours
$19,200
$24,320
B. Twining INC Soils
Inspections and
Concrete Testing
w/ 15% mark up by
Consultant
N/A N/A $6,060.50
Total $19,200
$30,380.50
(d) Section I of Exhibit “D”, “Schedule of Performance” is hereby
amended as follows:
Days to Perform Deadline Date
Construction Inspection
Services
30 40 Days following
the Notice to Proceed December 2021
2. Continuing Effect of Agreement. Except as amended by Amendment No. 1, all
provisions of the Agreement shall remain unchanged and in full force and effect. From and after
the date of this Amendment No. 1, whenever the term “Agreement” appears in the Agreement, it
shall mean the Agreement, as amended by Amendment No. 1.
3. Affirmation of Agreement; Warranty Re Absence of Defaults. City and
Consultant each ratify and reaffirm each and every one of the respective rights and obligations
arising under the Agreement. Each party represents and warrants to the other that there have been
no written or oral modifications to the Agreement other than as provided herein. Each party
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represents and warrants to the other that the Agreement is currently an effective, valid, and binding
obligation.
Consultant represents and warrants to City that, as of the date of this Amendment No. 1,
City is not in default of any material term of the Agreement and that there have been no events
that, with the passing of time or the giving of notice, or both, would constitute a material default
under the Agreement.
City represents and warrants to Consultant that, as of the date of this Amendment No. 1,
Consultant is not in default of any material term of the Agreement and that there have been no
events that, with the passing of time or the giving of notice, or both, would constitute a material
default under the Agreement.
4. Adequate Consideration. The parties hereto irrevocably stipulate and agree that
they have each received adequate and independent consideration for the performance of the
obligations they have undertaken pursuant to this Amendment No. 1.
5. Authority. The persons executing this Amendment No. 1 on behalf of the parties
hereto warrant that (i) such party is duly organized and existing, (ii) they are duly authorized to
execute and deliver this Amendment No. 1 on behalf of said party, (iii) by so executing this
Amendment No. 1, such party is formally bound to the provisions of this Amendment No. 1, and
(iv) the entering into this Amendment No. 1 does not violate any provision of any other agreement
to which said party is bound.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Agreement on the date
and year first-above written.
CITY:
CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES, a
municipal corporation
____________________________________
Eric Alegria, Mayor
ATTEST:
_________________________________
Teresa Takaoka, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
ALESHIRE & WYNDER, LLP
_________________________________
William W. Wynder, City Attorney
CONSULTANT:
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL
FIRM, a California corporation
By: ________________________________
Name: Jason Farr
Title: President
By: ________________________________
Name: Robert Morgan
Title: Vice President
Address: 2443 W. 208th Street, Suite 3
Torrance, CA 90501
Two corporate officer signatures required when Consultant is a corporation, with one signature required from
each of the following groups: 1) Chairman of the Board, President or any Vice President; and 2) Secretary, any
Assistant Secretary, Chief Financial Officer or any Assistant Treasurer. CONSULTANT’S SIGNATURES
SHALL BE DULY NOTARIZED, AND APPROPRIATE ATTESTATIONS SHALL BE INCLUDED AS
MAY BE REQUIRED BY THE BYLAWS, ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION, OR OTHER RULES OR
REGULATIONS APPLICABLE TO CONSULTANT’S BUSINESS ENTITY.
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CALIFORNIA ALL-PURPOSE ACKNOWLEDGMENT
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES
On __________, 2021 before me, ________________, personally appeared ________________, proved to me on the
basis of satisfactory evidence to be the person(s) whose names(s) is/are subscribed to the within instrument and
acknowledged to me that he/she/they executed the same in his/her/their authorized capacity(ies), and that by
his/her/their signature(s) on the instrument the person(s), or the entity upon behalf of which the person(s) acted,
executed the instrument.
I certify under PENALTY OF PERJURY under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing paragraph is true
and correct.
WITNESS my hand and official seal.
Signature: _____________________________________
OPTIONAL
Though the data below is not required by law, it may prove valuable to persons relying on the document and could
prevent fraudulent reattachment of this form.
CAPACITY CLAIMED BY SIGNER DESCRIPTION OF ATTACHED DOCUMENT
INDIVIDUAL
CORPORATE OFFICER
_______________________________
TITLE(S)
PARTNER(S) LIMITED
GENERAL
ATTORNEY-IN-FACT
TRUSTEE(S)
GUARDIAN/CONSERVATOR
OTHER_______________________________
______________________________________
SIGNER IS REPRESENTING:
(NAME OF PERSON(S) OR ENTITY(IES))
_____________________________________________
_____________________________________________
___________________________________
TITLE OR TYPE OF DOCUMENT
___________________________________
NUMBER OF PAGES
___________________________________
DATE OF DOCUMENT
___________________________________
SIGNER(S) OTHER THAN NAMED ABOVE
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document to which this certificate is attached, and not the truthful ness, accuracy or validity of that document.
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CALIFORNIA ALL-PURPOSE ACKNOWLEDGMENT
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES
On __________, 2021 before me, ________________, personally appeared ________________, proved to me on the
basis of satisfactory evidence to be the person(s) whose names(s) is/are subscribed to the within instrument and
acknowledged to me that he/she/they executed the same in his/her/their authorized capacity(ies), and that by
his/her/their signature(s) on the instrument the person(s), or the entity upon behalf of which the person(s) acted,
executed the instrument.
I certify under PENALTY OF PERJURY under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing paragraph is true
and correct.
WITNESS my hand and official seal.
Signature: _____________________________________
OPTIONAL
Though the data below is not required by law, it may prove valuable to persons relying on the document and could
prevent fraudulent reattachment of this form.
CAPACITY CLAIMED BY SIGNER DESCRIPTION OF ATTACHED DOCUMENT
INDIVIDUAL
CORPORATE OFFICER
_______________________________
TITLE(S)
PARTNER(S) LIMITED
GENERAL
ATTORNEY-IN-FACT
TRUSTEE(S)
GUARDIAN/CONSERVATOR
OTHER_______________________________
______________________________________
SIGNER IS REPRESENTING:
(NAME OF PERSON(S) OR ENTITY(IES))
_____________________________________________
_____________________________________________
___________________________________
TITLE OR TYPE OF DOCUMENT
___________________________________
NUMBER OF PAGES
___________________________________
DATE OF DOCUMENT
___________________________________
SIGNER(S) OTHER THAN NAMED ABOVE
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document to which this certificate is attached, and not the truthfulness, accuracy or validity of that document.
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SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL FIRM
PROPOSAL FOR CONSULTING SERVICES
JUNE 7, 2021
City of Rancho Palos Verdes
Department Of Public
Works
30940 Hawthorne Blvd
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275
Attention: James O’Neill
Dear Mr. O’Neill,
As per your request Southern California Electrical Firm is pleased to provide you with this proposal as a
change order to install 3 ADA ramps, sidewalk, modify median nose, add pedestrian and equestrian push
buttons and new crosswalks in addition to the new traffic signal construction inspection.
Sothern California Electrical Firm is projecting that this extra scope in work will add another 10 additional
days to the original scope. 8 Days X 5 Hours a day = 40 additional hours at an hourly rate of $128.00 per
hour.
The not to exceed cost for this change order scope is $5,120.00.
Jason Farr
President - Southern California Electrical Firm
RE: Proposal to provide extra scope of work for the traffic
signal project at Palos Verdes Drive South and Palos
Verdes Drive East
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FEES AND RATES
Southern California Electrical Firm
City of Rancho Palos Verdes
Proposal to provide inspection for traffic signal project at Palos Verdes Drive South and Palos
Verde Drive East
and
Palos Verdes Drive East
Item Amount
Original contract inspection amount $19.200.00
Extra scope inspection amount $5,120.00
TOTAL
$24,320.00
Southern California Electrical Firm
Amount shown is the proposed budget, not to exceed without prior approval. Payment will be made
monthly as project progresses.
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SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL FIRM
PROPOSAL FOR CONSULTING SERVICES
JULY 27, 2021
City of Rancho Palos Verdes
Dept of Public Works
30940 Hawthorne Blvd
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275
Attention: James O’Neill
Dear Mr. O’Neill,
As per your request Southern California Electrical Firm is pleased to provide you with this proposal to
provide materials testing for the new traffic signal foundations
Sothern California Electrical Firm would like to propose Twining Inc to inspect and test all signal footings
per the approved specifications.
The total estimate not to exceed cost as shown is $6,060.50 unless otherwise approved by the City
Southern California Electrical Firm to serve as the point person for scheduling all required
inspections.
Twining INC will inspect and test all concrete for signal footings.
Please see attached detailed proposal from Twining INC
Jason Farr
President - Southern California Electrical Firm
RE: Proposal to provide materials testing for traffic signal
project at Palos Verdes Drive South and Palos Verdes
Drive East
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Southern California Electrical Firm
City of Rancho Palos Verdes
Proposal to provide materials testing for traffic signal project at Palos Verdes Drive South and
Palos Verde Drive East
and
Palos Verdes Drive East
Item Amount
Twining INC soils inspections and concrete testing $5,270.00
SCEF 15% mark up $790.50
TOTAL
$6,060.50
Southern California Electrical Firm
Amount shown is the proposed budget, not to exceed without prior approval. Payment will be made
monthly as project progresses.
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2883 East Spring Street
Suite 300
Long Beach CA 90806
Tel 562.426.3355
Fax 562.426.6424
July 19, 2021
Proposal No.: 21-0873-R4
Jim Pugh
Southern California Electrical Firm
2443 W. 208th St, Suite 3
Torrance, Ca 90501
Project: Traffic Signal Installation Plan At Palos Verdes Drive South And Palos
Verdes Drive East
Subject: Proposal to Perform Construction Material Testing and Inspection
Dear Mr. Pugh,
Twining, Inc. (Twining) is pleased to submit this proposal to provide construction
inspection and material testing for the subject project in the City of Rancho Palos Verdes
(the City). We have prepared this proposal and not-to-exceed cost estimate (on Time
and Material Basis) outlining the tasks required to fulfill the material testing and
inspection tasks for this project based on the project plans provided in April 2021.
PROJECT OVERVIEW
Twining understands the project primarily consists of installing light poles footings and
ADA Ramps within the City of Rancho Palos Verdes.
SCOPE OF SERVICES
Based on our understanding of the project we propose to provide the following services:
• Task 1 - Provide concrete footing inspection
• Task 2 - Provide project management services and final QA documentation
Task 1 - Provide Concrete material testing
An experienced concrete inspector will be provided to inspect the concrete pour and will
collect field samples, including concrete cylinders, for laboratory testing. He/She will
perform air content and slump test in the field.
ESTIMATED FEE
We propose to provide the above-outlined services on a Time and Material basis for a
not-to-exceed estimated cost of $5,270, according to the attached cost breakdown.
Any authorized services beyond the proposed scope will be based on the attached
schedule of fees. Our services will be provided on a time-and-materials basis in
accordance with our approved fee schedule. Based upon the bid item list and the project
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2883 East Spring Street
Suite 300
Long Beach CA 90806
Tel 562.426.3355
Fax 562.426.6424
specifications, we have assumed quantities and durations. We have attempted to be
realistic in our estimates; please note that we provide our services in conjunction with the
construction schedule. Any change in the number of days or hours per day will impact ou r
budget. We will attempt to coordinate our services with your Project Engineer to
efficiently service the project.
LIMITATIONS
Please notify us immediately if the proposed scope of services does not meet your
current needs, or if any significant changes are made to the proposed project limits so
that we can revise our scope of services. Revision of the scope of services may affect
the estimated fee. The proposed scope of services is consistent with the level of care
and skill ordinarily exercised by engineering professionals with experience in this area.
No warranty, either expressed or implied, is made.
CLOSURE
Twining appreciates the opportunity to submit our proposal for your consideration as we
continue to demonstrate our high level of service and commitment to a successful
project. We ask that you contact any member of our team should you require any further
information or need clarification on the information submitted in this proposal.
Should you have any questions or comments, please contact the Amir Ghavibazoo at
(562) 900-5258.
Respectfully submitted,
TWINING, INC.
Amir Ghavibazoo, Ph.D.
Director Asphalt Engineering and Pavement Design
Attachments: Cost Estimate Breakdown
Fee Schedules
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Qty Unit Rate Amount
20 hour 118.00$ 2,360.00$
30 each 38.00$ 1,140.00$
30 each 25.00$ 750.00$
6 hour 170.00$ 1,020.00$
5,270.00$
Proposal No. 21-0873-R3
7/19/2021
Subtotal:
Project Engineer - review test results and field reports
TOTAL Estimated Not-To- Excee Cost 5,270$
Task 1 - Provide Concrete Inspection
Concrete Inspector (Assumed five 4-hour shift) - Including Air Content and Slump Test
Compressive Strength Test
Standard Sample Pick up
Proposed Service Assumed Quantity
Cost Estimate to Perform Pavement Construction Material Testing and Inspection
Traffic Signal Installation Plan At Palos Verdes Drive South And Palos Verdes Drive East
Prepared by Twining, Inc. Monday, July 19, 2021
Proposed Scope of Services
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Schedule of Fees 2020 - 2021
NOTE: Rates will be adjusted annually each July 1st to reflect increased costs.
Personnel Rates: Per Hour Unless Otherwise Noted
Engineering and Consulting Personnel Rate Equipment Usage (Daily Unless Otherwise Noted)Rate
Senior Principal Advisor/Consultant 310.00$ Skidmore 40.00$
Principal Engineer/Geologist 210.00$ Torque Wrench, Small 15.00$
Metallurgical Engineer 320.00$ Torque Wrench, Large 25.00$
Registered Geotechnical Engineer 200.00$ Torque Multiplier 40.00$
Technical Advisor 200.00$ Air Meter 20.00$
Material Scientist, Welding/NDT Consultant 210.00$ Brass Mold 20.00$
Registered Geologist/Certified Engineering Geologist 195.00$ Nuclear Gauge (Per Hour)10.00$
Senior Engineer/Geologist 180.00$ Pull Test Equipment 60.00$
Registered Civil Engineer 175.00$ Concrete/Asphalt Coring Equipment 600.00$
Roofing/Waterproofing Consultant 200.00$ Pachometer 55.00$
Project Engineer/Manager 170.00$ Floor Flatness (Dipstick)50.00$
Quality Control Manager 160.00$ Schmidt Hammer 30.00$
Senior Staff Engineer/Geologist 155.00$ Vapor Emission Test Kits 30.00$
Staff Engineer/Geologist 150.00$ Relative Humidity Probe 60.00$
Quality Control Administrator 140.00$ UPV (Ultrasonic Pulse Velocity) Meter 350.00$
Metallurgical Technician 115.00$ Fireproofing Adhesion/Cohesion (Per Test)35.00$
CADD Operator/Draftsperson 102.00$ A Scan Ultrasonic Equipment and Consumables 75.00$
Field Supervisor 135.00$ Magnetic Particle Equipment and Consumables 40.00$
Safety Supervisor 135.00$ Liquid Penetrant Consumables 35.00$
Laboratory Manager 120.00$ Phased Array Ultrasonic Equipment (Per Hour)60.00$
Laboratory Technician 95.00$ Ground Penetrating Radar 300.00$
Expert Witness Testimony 550.00$ Impact Echo 350.00$
Qualified SWPPP Developer 155.00$ Ultrasonic Tomography 450.00$
Qualified SWPPP Practitioner 140.00$ Inertial Profiler (Per Hour)Quotation
Vibration Engineer 180.00$ Project Dedicated Vehicle 110.00$
NOTE:Hourly rate multiplier for participating in legal procedures is 1.75 times.Roller Compacted Concrete Vibrating Hammer/Tampling Plate 70.00$
Half-cell Potential Equipment Set 350.00$
Concrete Electrical Resistivity Meter 160.00$
Field Inspection Personnel Rate Field Hardness (Steel)100.00$
Concrete/Reinforced Steel Inspector 118.00$ Coating Thickness Gauge 100.00$
Prestressed/Post Tensioned Inspector 118.00$ Wood Curing Box (Per Box)500.00$
Concrete ICC Inspector 118.00$ Temperature Control Curing Box (Per Month)450.00$
Drilled-In-Anchor Inspector 118.00$ Temperature Matching Curing Box (Per Month)520.00$
Gunite/Shotcrete Inspector 118.00$
Masonry Inspector 118.00$
Structural Steel/Welding Inspector 118.00$ Specimen Pick-Up Rate
AWS Certified Welding Inspector 118.00$ Standard Sample: Concrete Cylinders (Each)25.00$
Fireproofing Inspector 118.00$ Standard Sample: Mortar/Grout Cubes and Cores, 25.00$
Lead Inspector 121.00$ Fireproofing, Rebar, and Epoxy Prisms (Each)
Firestop Special Inspector - IFC Premier 135.00$ Oversize Sample: Masonry Prisms, Shotcrete Panels, 60.00$
Firestop Special Inspector - IQP 180.00$ Flexural Beams (Each)
L.A. Deputy Grading Inspector 125.00$ Technician for Specimen Pick-Up Not Listed Above 95.00$
Asphalt Field and Plant Inspector/Technician 118.00$ (Per Hour, 2-Hour Minimum)
Pile Driving Inspector 118.00$ Technician for Specimen Pick-Up Before 5:00 a.m. 120.00$
Soils Technician 118.00$ or After 5:00 p.m. Monday thru Friday, or All Day Saturday
Concrete Quality Control (ACI/Caltrans Technician)118.00$ (Per Hour, 2-Hour Minimum Plus Mileage)
Wood Framing Inspector 118.00$
Roofing/Waterproofing Inspector 125.00$
Mechanical Inspector 150.00$ Jobsite Trailer, Mobile or On-site Laboratory Rate
Electrical Inspector 150.00$ Mobile laboratory for rapid strength concrete 500.00$
Plumbing Inspector 150.00$ (per shift not exceeding 12 hours)
Building Inspector 150.00$ All others by quotation
Vibration Monitoring Technician 118.00$
Field Engineering Technician 123.00$
NOTE:Hourly rate multiplier for participating in legal procedures is 1.75 times.Concrete Tests (Field Made Specimens)Rate
6" x 12" Cylinder: Compression Strength 38.00$
(ASTM C39)
Shop Inspection Personnel Rate 4" x 8" Cylinder: Compression Strength 33.00$
Structural Steel Fabrication Inspector 118.00$ (ASTM C39)
Batch Plant Quality Control Technician/Inspector 118.00$ Density of Structural Lightweight Concrete 80.00$
Glue-Laminated Fabrication Inspector Quotation Equilibrium or Oven Dry Method (ASTM C567)
Pre-Cast Concrete/Pipe Fabrication Inspector 118.00$ Core Compression including Trimming (ASTM C42)65.00$
6" x 6" x 18" Flexural Beams Not Exceeding 90.00$
Referenced Size (ASTM C78, C293 or CTM 523)
Nondestructive Testing Personnel Rate Splitting Tensile Strength (ASTM C496)90.00$
NDE Ultrasonic Testing Technician 123.00$ Modulus of Elasticity Test (ASTM C469)260.00$
NDE Magnetic Particle Testing Technician 123.00$ Rapid Chloride Permeability Test: Cylinders or 500.00$
NDE Dye Penetrant Testing Technician 123.00$ Cores (ASTM C1202)
Combination NDE Technician/Welding Inspector 123.00$ Density, Absorption, and Voids in Hardened 500.00$
Radiographic Testing (crew of 2)325.00$ Concrete (ASTM C642)
NDE Engineer 190.00$
Task
Code
10401
10403
20211
10405
80003
8000610305
10409
10020
10325
10328 20205
20207
Task
Code
Task
Code
Code 20202
10301
10309 20203
20201
20209
10519 95360
10521
10523
50003 Task
70101
10107
60001 Task
10515 Code
30002
10122
10117
2010770109
75001
2010970103
10113
20101
10201
10203
20103/
10207
20104
10103
10105
Task
10109
Code
10111
20102
95357
Task
95364
Code
95367
10101
95372
30001
95370
95371
95373
90005 95345
91010
91000 95349
91030 95306
20000 95307
98000 95347
10019 95351
90001 95300
70107 95303
10005 95341
10007 95342
10015 95339
95327
10013 95336
30000 95330
70003 95343
10003 95333
10009 95348
Task
Code
10115
10501
95362
95368
95369
70000 95315
10010 95321
10011 95324
10026 95318
10001 95309
10017 95312
60003
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Concrete Tests (Field Made Specimens),
Continued Rate Physical and Chemical Analysis of Fly Ash Rate
Flexural Toughness (ASTM C1609, Formerly 800.00$ Chemical Analysis of Fly Ash per 650.00$
ASTM C1018)Standard Requirements (ASTM C618)
Double Punch Strength of Fiber Reinforced Concrete 500.00$ Physical Testing of Fly Ash per Standard Requirements 650.00$
Coefficient of Thermal Expansion of Concrete 550.00$ (ASTM C618)
(CRD 39, AASHTO T336)Partial Analysis or Specific Physical Tests Quotation
Chemical Analysis and Physical Testing of Fly Ash per 1,200.00$
Standard Requirements (ASTM C1618)
Concrete Specimen Preparation Rate
Sawing of Specimens (Each)35.00$ Physical Testing of Chemical Admixtures for
Coring of Specimens in Lab (Each)35.00$ Concrete Rate
Grinding of Concrete Below 6000 psi Strength (Each)50.00$ Qualification of Admixture per ASTM C494 Quotation
Grinding of Concrete 6000 psi Strength and Above (Each)75.00$
Laboratory Trial Batch: Concrete, Cement Soils and Aggregate Tests Rate
and Mortar Rate Abrasion: LA Rattler (ASTM C131)200.00$
Compression Test Cylinders Made and Tested in 55.00$ Abrasion: LA Rattler (ASTM C535)210.00$
Laboratory (ASTM C192, C35)Atterberg Limits/Plasticity Index (ASTM D4318, CTM 204)160.00$
6" x 6" x 18" Flexural Beams Made and Tested in 95.00$ California Bearing Ratio Excluding Maximum Density 550.00$
Laboratory (ASTM C192, C78)(ASTM D1883): Soil
Splitting Tensile Strength Cylinders Made and Tested 110.00$ California Bearing Ratio Excluding Maximum Density 650.00$
in Laboratory (ASTM C192, C496)(ASTM D1883): Cement-Treated Soil
Modulus of Elasticity Test Cylinders Made and Tested in 275.00$ Cement-Treated Soil/Base Mix Design: includes three trial 3,500.00$
Laboratory (ASTM C192, C469)cement contents with three unconfined compressive strength
Density of Structural Lightweight Concrete Made in the 100.00$ specimens per cement content
Laboratory, Equilibrium or Oven Dry Method (ASTM C567)Chloride and Sulfate Content (CTM 417, CTM 422)175.00$
Laboratory Trial Batch (ASTM C192)500.00$ Clay Lumps and Friable Particles (ASTM C142)200.00$
Laboratory Trial Batch: Packaged Dry Concrete 950.00$ Cleanness Value: 1" x #4 (CTM 227)175.00$
Including Verification of Slump, Air Content, Plastic Unit Cleanness Value: 1.5" x .75" (CTM 227)275.00$
Weight, Six Cylinders for Compressive Strength (ASTM Collapse Potential/Index (ASTM D5333)225.00$
C387 and C192)Compressive Strength of Molded Soil-Cement 105.00$
Drying Shrinkage Up to 28 Days: Three 3" x 3" or 490.00$ Cylinders (ASTM D1633)
4" x 4" Bars, Five Readings up to 28 Dry Days Consolidation Test: Full Cycle (ASTM 2435, CTM 219)195.00$
(ASTM C157)Consolidation Test: Time Rate per Load Increment 45.00$
Additional Reading, Per Set of Three Bars 45.00$ (ASTM D2435, CTM 219)
Storage over Ninety (90) Days, Per Set of 30.00$ Corrosivity Series: Sulfate, CI, pH, Resistivity 245.00$
Three Bars, Per Month (CTM 643, 417, and 422)
Setting Time Up to 7 Hours (ASTM C403)150.00$ Crushed/Fractured Particles (ASTM D5821, CTM 205)175.00$
Bleeding (ASTM C232)150.00$ Direct Shear Test: Remolded and/or Residual 245.00$
Concrete Restrained Expansion (ASTM C878)550.00$ (ASTM D3080)
Mix, Make and Test Mortar or Grout Specimens for 500.00$ Direct Shear Test: Undisturbed - Slow [CD] (ASTM D3080)225.00$
Compressive Strength: Set of 6 (ASTM C878)Direct Shear Test: Undisturbed - Fast [CU] (ASTM D3080)195.00$
Non-Shrink Grout: Height Change after Final 500.00$ Durability Index: Per Method - A,B,C, or D 210.00$
Set (ASTM C1090)(ASTM D3744, CTM 229)
Non-Shrink Grout: Height Change at Early 800.00$ Expansion Index (ASTM D4829, UBC 18-2)170.00$
Age (ASTM C827)Fine Aggregate Angularity 190.00$
Cracking Resistance, Set of Three Rings, 5,000.00$ (ASTM C1252, CTM 234, AASHTO T304)
Laboratory Trial Batching, Test Until Cracking or Flat and Elongated Particle (ASTM D4791)240.00$
up to 28 Days (ASTM 1581)Flat or Elongated Particle (ASTM D4791)210.00$
Evaluation of Pre-Packaged Masonry Mortars 1,100.00$ Maximum Density: Methods A/B/C 190.00$
(ASTM C270)(ASTM D1557, D698, CTM 216)
Creep (ASTM C512) (One Age of Loading, 12 Months 8,000.00$ Maximum Density: Check Point (ASTM D1557, D698)65.00$
Duration of Testing)Maximum Density: AASHTO C [Modified] 195.00$
(AASHTO T-180)
Chemical Analysis and Petrographic Maximum Index Density: Vibratory Table (ASTM D4253)345.00$
Examination of Concrete Rate Moisture Content (ASTM D2216, CTM 226)25.00$
Chemical Analysis for Acid Soluble Chlorides 250.00$ Moisture and Density: Ring Sample (ASTM D2937)30.00$
(ASTM C1152) (includes sample prep)Moisture and Density: Shelby Tube Sample 40.00$
Chloride Diffusion Coefficient of Cementitious 2,500.00$ (ASTM D2937)
Mixtures by Bulk Diffusion (ASTM C1556)Moisture-Density Relations of Soil-Cement 275.00$
Petrographic Examination of Hardened Concrete, Level II Mixtures Premixed in the Field (ASTM D558)
(ASTM 856) (Comprehensive)Moisture-Density Relations of Soil-Cement Mixtures 350.00$
Each, One Sample 2,400.00$ Mixed in the Lab (ASTM D558)
Each, Two or More Samples 2,100.00$ Organic Impurities (ASTM C40, CTM 213)90.00$
Permeability (ASTM D5084)Quotation
Potential Reactivity: Chemical Method (ASTM C289 - 525.00$
Physical and Chemical Analysis of Cement Rate Discontinued Method)
Physical Testing and Chemical Analysis of Portland 1,200.00$ Potential Reactivity: Mortar Bar Expansion Method, 825.00$
Cement per Standard Requirements (ASTM C150)14-Day Exposure (ASTM C1260)
Chemical Analysis of Portland Cement per 650.00$ Potential Reactivity: Mortar Bar Expansion Method, 875.00$
Standard Requirements (ASTM C150)28-Day Exposure (ASTM C1260)
Physical Testing of Portland Cement per 650.00$ Potential Reactivity: Concrete Bar Expansion 2,700.00$
Standard Requirements (ASTM C150)Method (ASTM C1293), 12 month
Physical Testing of Type K Cement, Mortar 650.00$ Potential Reactivity: Concrete Bar Expansion 2,900.00$
Expansion (ASTM C806)Method (ASTM C1293), 24 month
Partial Analysis or Specific Physical Tests Quotation
Sulfates Resistance of Hydraulic 2,500.00$
Cement (ASTM C1012), 6 months
Sulfates Resistance of Hydraulic 2,700.00$
Cement (ASTM C1012), 12 months
70378
70325
80110
80111
Task
Code
80140
70335
80123
30507
30508
80193
70331
80129
70333
Task
Code
80195
30203
75004
30227
70315
30229
30211
20263
80106
70337
70398
30401
70343
80001
70394
70399
80103
Code
70339
30225
Code
30217
30219
70305
70341
70340
70391
70342
80194
80100
30230
30231
30233
70317
30234
70319
70321
Task
20265
30232
30207
30403
30209
30321
70309
70311
70313
30205
Code
80143
80146
80147
70301
70303
80196
70304
70344
30322
30201
70393
70396
30503
30505
30223
40005
40009
Task
Task
Code
20151
20157
40006
20159
20160
Task
Code
Task
Code
Task
70336
2 E-7
Soils and Aggregate Tests, Continued Rate Asphalt Concrete Tests, Continued Rate
Potential Reactivity of Aggregate Combination, non-standard 950.00$ Wet Track Abrasion Test (ASTM D3910)165.00$
method; 14-Day Exposure, Mortar (after ASTM C1567)Hveem Mix Design (Excluding Aggregate Quality Tests)3,400.00$
Potential Reactivity of Aggregate Combination, non-standard 1,000.00$ Hveem Mix Design, with RAP (Excluding Aggregate 3,800.00$
method; 28-Day Exposure, Mortar (after ASTM C1567)Quality Tests, RAP Qualification)
R-Value: Soil (ASTM 2844, CTM 301)440.00$ Hveem Mix Design, with Lime (Excluding Aggregate 3,800.00$
R-Value: Aggregate Base (ASTM D2844, CTM 301)490.00$ Quality Tests)
Sand Equivalent (ASTM D2419, CTM 217)125.00$ Hveem Mix Design Caltrans Untreated Mix 4,650.00$
Sieve #200 Wash Only (ASTM D1140, CTM 202)90.00$ (Including Aggregate Quality Tests)
Sieve with Hydrometer: 3/4" Gravel to Clay (ASTM D422,250.00$ Hveem Mix Design Caltrans Lime Treated Mix 4,650.00$
D7928, CTM 203)(Including Aggregate Quality Tests)
Sieve with Hydrometer: Sand to Clay (ASTM D422,240.00$ Marshall Mix Design (Excluding Aggregate Quality Tests)3,400.00$
D7928, CTM 203)Marshall Mix Design with RAP (Excluding Aggregate 3,800.00$
Sieve Analysis Including Wash (ASTM C136, CTM 202)150.00$ Quality Tests)
Sieve Analysis Without Wash (ASTM C136, CTM 202)120.00$ Marshall Mix Design with Lime (Excluding Aggregate 3,800.00$
Sieve Analysis: Split Sieve (ASTM C136, CTM 202)240.00$ Quality Tests)
Sieve Analysis Without Wash: With Cobbles 235.00$ Open Grade Asphalt Concrete Mix Design 1,700.00$
(ASTM C136, CTM 202)(ASTM D7064, CTM 368)
Soundness: Sodium or Magnesium Sulfate, 450.00$ Superpave Mix Design (Excluding Aggregate Quality Tests)4,900.00$
5 Cycles (ASTM C88)Superpave Mix Design, with RAP 6,500.00$
Specific Gravity and Absorption: Coarse 100.00$ (Excluding Aggregate Quality Tests)
(ASTM C127, CTM 206)Effect of Moisture on Asphalt Paving Mixtures, Pre-Mixed 1,000.00$
Specific Gravity and Absorption: Fine 165.00$ (ASTM D4867, AASHTO T283)
(ASTM C128, CTM 207)Hamburg Wheel Track Test, 20,000 passes, 4 briquettes 1,100.00$
Swell/Settlement Potential: One Dimensional 150.00$ (AASHTO T324)
(ASTM D4546)Raveling Test of Cold Mixed Emulsified Asphalt 200.00$
Triaxial Quotation (ASTM D7196)
Unconfined Compression (ASTM D2166, CTM 221)190.00$ Marshall Stability, wet set, 3 replicates (AASHTO T245)350.00$
Unit Weight Per Cubic Foot (ASTM C29, CTM 212)125.00$ Marshall Stability, dry set, 3 replicates (AASHTO T245)300.00$
Voids in Aggregate with Known Specific Gravity 125.00$ Cold Recycled Asphalt Mix Design: 2 gradings each, 10,500.00$
(ASTM C29, CTM 212)3 emulsion content (Caltrans LP-8)
Lightweight Particles: Coarse, with Two Solutions (ASTM C123)410.00$ Superpave Mix Design, with Rubber 6,600.00$
Lightweight Particles: Fine, with One Solution (ASTM C123)205.00$ (Excluding Aggregate Quality Tests)
Superpave Mix Design, with Additives 5,790.00$
(Excluding Aggregate Quality Tests)
Asphalt Concrete Tests Rate
HMA Mixing and Preparation 125.00$
HMA Mixing and Preparation with Aggregate Treatment 175.00$ Brick Masonry Tests, ASTM C67 Rate
Bulk Specific Gravity of Compacted Sample or 55.00$ Modulus of Rupture: Flexural 90.00$
Core: SSD (ASTM D2726, CTM 308C)Compression Strength 55.00$
Bulk Specific Gravity of Compacted Sample or 80.00$ Absorption: 5 Hour or 24 Hour 60.00$
Core: Parafin Coated (ASTM D1188 and CTM 308A)Absorption (Boil): 1, 2 or 5 Hours 90.00$
Emulsion Residue, Evaporation (ASTM D244)160.00$ Initial Rate of Absorption 50.00$
Extraction: % Bitumen (ASTM D6307, CTM 382)160.00$ Efflorescence 70.00$
Extraction: % Bitumen and Gradation 215.00$ Cores: Compression 65.00$
(ASTM D5444, D6307, CTM 202, 382)Shear Test on Brick Cores: 2 Faces 90.00$
Extraction: % Bitumen, Correction Factor 350.00$
(ASTM D6307, CTM 382)
Chemical Extraction: % Bitumen and Sieve Analysis 245.00$ Concrete Block, ASTM C140 Rate
(ASTM D2172 Method A or B, ASTM D5444)Compression 85.00$
Lab Tested Maximum Density: Hveem, 3 briquettes 215.00$ Absorption/Moisture Content/Oven Dry Density 85.00$
(ASTM D1561, D1188, CTM 304, 308)Linear Shrinkage (ASTM C426)225.00$
Hveem Stabilometer Test, Premixed, 3 briquettes 215.00$ Web and Face Shell Measurements 45.00$
(ASTM D1560, D1561, CTM 304, 366)Tension Test 155.00$
Lab Tested Maximum Density: Marshall, 210.00$ Core Compression 65.00$
3 briquettes (ASTM D6926, D2726)Shear Test of Masonry Cores: 2 Faces 90.00$
Lab Tested Maximum Density: Marshall 215.00$ Efflorescence Tests 70.00$
6'' Specimen, 3 briquettes (ASTM D5581, D2726)
Lab Tested Maximum Density: Superpave Gyratory 80.00$
Compacted Briquette, SSD, 1 briquette Masonry Prisms, ASTM C1314 Rate
(ASTM D6925, D2726)Compression Test: Composite Masonry 190.00$
Lab Tested Maximum Density: Superpave Gyratory 90.00$ Prisms Up To 8" x 16"
Compacted Briquette, Parafin, 1 briquette Compression Test: Composite Masonry 250.00$
(ASTM D1188, D6925)Prisms Larger Than 8" x 16"
Maximum Theoretical Specific Gravity [RICE] 160.00$ Prism Cord Modulus of Elasticity 540.00$
(ASTM D2041, CTM 309)Prism Cord Modulus of Elasticity with Transverse 665.00$
Marshall Stability and Flow, Cored Sample, each 80.00$ Strain (for double-wythe specimen)
(ASTM D6927)
Marshall Stability and Flow, Premixed, 3 briquettes 230.00$
(ASTM D6926, D6927)Mortar and Grout Rate
Marshall Stability and Flow, Gyratory Compacted 230.00$ Compression: 2" x 4" Mortar Cylinders (ASTM C780)55.00$
Specimen Pre-Mixed, 3 briquettes Compression: 3" x 3" x 6" Grout Prisms, 40.00$
(ASTM D5581, D6925)Includes Trimming (ASTM C1019)
Marshall Stability and Flow 6'' Specimen, Premixed, 230.00$ Compression: 2" Cubes (ASTM C109)55.00$
3 briquettes (ASTM D5581)Compression: Cores (ASTM C42)65.00$
Moisture Content (CTM 370)85.00$
75099
75090
75005
20331
20321
20327
75093
75096
75075
75094
75095
20355
20357
20329
20333
20339
Task
20347
Code
75050
75052
75069
75066
75063
75107
20341
20343
20346
75084
75087
75028
75033
20351
20353
20301
Code
75049
75106
75051
Code
75070
75040
20311
Task
Code
75032
20313
75083
20335
Task
75113
75109
70369
30317
30319
70360
75114
20315
Task
75048
20323
Task
75042
75057
75115
70361
70363
70365
70367
75068
75067
70371
75111
75039
70373
Code
20303
20305
20307
20309
75031
30411
30412
75036
75030
75024
75027
70397
70392
70345
70351
70353
Task Task
Code Code
70349
70347
70359
70357
70355
3 E-8
Machining and Preparation of Tensile and Bend
Masonry Specimen Preparation Rate Sample: Carbon Steel Rate
Cutting of Cubes or Prisms 65.00$ Machinist: Initial Preparation from Mock-up, Etc. 95.00$
(Per Hour)
Sawcut to Overall Width (Per 0.5" Thickness or 50.00$
Fireproofing Tests Rate Fraction Thereof)55.00$
Oven Dry Density (ASTM E605)70.00$ Machine to Test Configuration: Milled Specimens 70.00$
Machine to Test Configuration: Turned Specimens 135.00$
(Per 0.5" Thickness or Fraction Thereof)
Gunite and Shotcrete Tests Rate Prepare Subsize Specimens (Per 0.5" Thickness 85.00$
Core Compression Including Trimming (ASTM C42)65.00$ or Fraction Thereof)
Compression: Cubes (Includes Saw Cutting)85.00$
Concrete Roof Fill: Gypsum, Vermiculite, Perlite,Charpy Impact Rate
Lightweight Insulating Concrete, Etc.Rate Charpy Impact Ambient Temperature 90.00$
Compression Test (ASTM C495 and C472)55.00$ Charpy Impact Reduced Temperature 110.00$
Air Dry Density (ASTM C472)40.00$
Oven Dry Density (ASTM C495)65.00$
Machining of Charpy Samples: Carbon Steel Rate
Cutting and Milling (Per 0.5" or Fraction Thereof) 80.00$
Reinforcing Steel, ASTM A615, A706 Rate Final Machining to Sample Configuration 90.00$
Tensile Test: # 11 or Smaller 60.00$
Bend Test: # 11 or Smaller 55.00$ Prestressing Wires and Tendons,
Bend Test #14 or #18 350.00$ (ASTM A416)Rate
Tensile Test: # 14 240.00$ Stress-Strain Analysis: Wire or Strands 180.00$
Tensile Test: # 18 340.00$ (Including Chart and Percent Offset)
Tensile Test Only 135.00$
Reinforcing Steel - Welded or Coupled Tendons Quotation
Specimens Rate
Tensile Test: Welded/Coupled #11 and Smaller 70.00$ Polymer Matrix Composite Materials
Tensile Test: Welded/Coupled #14 250.00$ (Fiberwrap)Rate
Tensile Test: Welded/Coupled #18 375.00$ Tensile Strength – Set of 5 Specimens/batch/1,350.00$
Weld: Macroetch 75.00$ direction (ASTM D3039)
Slippage Test - Caltrans (CTM 670)200.00$ Tensile Strength – Additional Specimens 250.00$
Tensile Test: Welded Hoops #11 and Smaller 145.00$ (ASTM D3039)
Heating Chamber Time – Per 24 hr period 95.00$
Metal and Steel Testing Rate Calibration Services and Universal Machine
Tensile Strength: Up to 100K Pounds (Each)65.00$ Usage Rate
Tensile Strength: Up to 200K Pounds (Each)75.00$ Calibration/Verification Services Quotation
Tensile Strength: Up to 300K Pounds (Each)90.00$ Universal Test Machine Usage (Per Hour)350.00$
Tensile Strength: Up to 400K Pounds (Each)140.00$
Tensile Strength: 400K to 600K Pounds (Each)350.00$ Ceramic Tile Testing Division Rate
Tensile Strength: Stress-Strain Percent Offset 175.00$
Weld: Macroetch 75.00$
Weld: Fracture 40.00$
Bend Test 55.00$
Flattening Test 70.00$
Hardness Test (ASTM E18)80.00$ Cylic and Fatigue Testing Programs on Special Products/Parts Quotation
Bolt: Axial Tensile Test (Up to 7/8" diameter)50.00$ Engineering and Technical supports/Design of Prototypes and Special
Bolt: Wedge Tensile Test (Up to 7/8" diameter)65.00$ Test Set-Up Quotation
Bolt: Axial Tensile Test (Greater than 7/8" 70.00$ Fastener/Coupling Full Testing Program Per New Regulations: Tension,
up to 1" diameter)Tension/Bend, Shear, Double Shear, 8 Compressions Quotation
Bolt: Wedge Tensile Test (Greater than 7/8" 90.00$ Fiberglass/Composite Materials Field Testing Program (ASTM D1143
up to 1" diameter)D1242, D2584, D4065, D4476, D4923, D7901, D7921, and D732)Quotation
Bolt: Axial Tensile Test (Greater than 1" diameter)Quotation Field Testing of Structures and Structural Elements Quotation
Bolt: Wedge Tensile Test (Greater than 1" diameter)Quotation In-Place Shear Testing Quotation
Bolt: Proof Load Test (Up to 7/8")75.00$ Materials and/or Product Evaluation Per Specifications Quotation
Bolt: Proof Load Test (Greater than 7/8" up to 1" diameter)95.00$ Structural Dynamic Testing and Durability Analysis Quotation
Bolt: Proof Load Test (Greater than 1")Quotation
Nut: Proof Load Test (Up to 7/8")55.00$
Nut: Proof Load Test (Greater than 7/8" up to 1" diameter)75.00$
Nut: Proof Load Test (Greater than 1")Quotation
Chemical Testing of Metal and Steel Rate
Steel Chemical Analysis 160.00$
Weight of Galvanized Coating (ASTM A90)75.00$
Epoxy Coating Thickness 80.00$ 80176
20619
80173
Task
Code
20609
20707
Code
20601
20708
20603
20634
20630
Code
80170
20605
20640
20641
20545
20611
20631
20607
20529
20532
Code
20801
The Ceramic Tile Institute of America (CTIOA) and Twining worked together to advance and
develop technology designed to enhance the quality of materials and workmanship in the
ceramic tile industry. A separate schedule of fees for these services is available upon request.
Task
Task
Code
20706
Task
20637
20638
20639
20636
20635
20531
20633
20803
Task
20632
20617
20753
Code
Task
Code
20155
20507
Code
20615
20361
20365
20501
20503
20525
20547
Task
20371
20373
20379
CodeTask
20521
20701
20621
Code
20755
Task
20523
20705
20623
Task
20703
20504
20505
Task
Code
Code
20780
20783
Code
20401
20751
Task
Task
20757
Task
Code
20759
4 E-9
General Conditions
NOTE: Field inspection work conditions are established by contract with Operating Engineers, Local 12.
NOTE: A minimum of 24 hours notice is required for testing and inspection services.
NOTE: For projects subject to a Project Labor Agreement (PLA), if terms/conditions of the PLA are more restrictive those terms/conditions will apply.
NOTE: Rates will be adjusted annually each July 1st to reflect increased costs.
Administrative Fees
All administrative costs including report distribution and Twining ConstructionHive system are billed at the following percentage of the monthly invoice total:
Note that hard copies of reports will be sent only to governing jurisdictions that mandate them. All other parties will receive reports electronically. The administrative fee above will
receive reports electronically. The administrative fee above will be increased by 1% if additional hard copies of reports are requested.
Minimum Charges (Inspection and Technician Personnel Only - Other Personnel Charged on Portal to Portal Basis)
2-Hour Minimum: Inspector arrives at jobsite, no work to perform.
4-Hour Minimum: 1 to 4 hours of inspection
8-Hour Minimum: Over 4 to 8 hours of inspection
Regular Time
The first 8 hours worked Monday through Friday between 5:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.
Time and One-Half (All Types of Inspection)
All shifts will be billed based on the time and date of their start. Any increment past 8 hours through 12 hours worked Monday through Friday and the first 12 hours on Saturday.
Time and one-half will also be charged for the first four hours before 5:00 a.m. and after 5:00 p.m.
Double Time (All Types of Inspection)
All shifts will be billed based on the time and date of their start. After the first 12 hours worked Monday through Saturday, all day Sunday, holidays, and the first Saturday following
the first Friday in June and December. After the first four hours worked before 5:00 a.m. and after 5:00 p.m. Holidays are New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor
Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving, the day after Thanksgiving and Christmas Day.
Meal Period
When personnel are required by their duties to work more than five consecutive hours without a one-half hour uninterrupted meal period, one half hour at double time rate will
be charged in addition to any applicable overtime for actual hours worked.
Shift Differential (Applies to Regularly Scheduled Shifts Only)
A $1.00 per hour shift differential premium will be charged for all inspection hours that fall outside of the 5:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. time period. Twining will require 48-hour
notice along with the General Contractors approved shift letter prior to beginning a shift that will include hours falling outside this time period. Should this notice not be provided,
all work performed on that shift will be billed at the applicable overtime or double time rate.
If three shifts per day are required, the first shift will be billed at the standard rate. The second shift shall be billed in accordance with the previous paragraph.
The third shift shall be billed at 8 hours for the first 6 1/2 hours worked and appropriate overtime or double time for all hours thereafter.
Travel Time and Mileage
For projects outside a 50-mile radius from the nearest Twining facility, $0.70 per excess mile to and from the project will be charged for inspectors and technicians.
Other than small tools, whenever project related equipment is required to be transported to and from the project site, time and mileage for inspectors and field technicians will be
billed on a portal to portal basis. For all projects, $0.70 per mile rate and applicable travel time will be charged portal to portal for engineers, consultants, supervisors, and
laboratory technicians from the laboratory to the project site and return.
For work locations located 100 miles or more from Twining, travel time will be charged at the relevant rate for inspectors and technicians in addition to a subsistence allowance.
Weekend Sample Pick-Ups
In order to be in strict conformance with testing standards, it may be required that weekend pick-ups be performed (e.g. concrete specimens cast on Friday must be picked up on
weekend in order to be in conformance with ASTM C31 requiring specimens to be moved to their final curing location within 48 hours of casting.) Applicable charges for weekend
work will apply when this is required. Should these charges not be authorized, Twining will not be liable for any negative consequences.
Reimbursable Expenses
Parking, air fare, car rental, food and lodging, etc. will be charged at cost plus 20% per processed invoice, unless provided by client.
Project Specific Documents
Costs presented assume that client will provide project specific documents (plans, specifications, submittals, RFIs, etc.) for all inspection personnel. Should project specific
documents be provided electronically through a "for fee" service, the client will be responsible for providing access and paying any fees for the service.
Project Site Facilities
Prices quoted assume that initial curing facilities for test samples that comply with relevant test standards and project requirements are provided by others. In addition, prices
quoted assume that work/desk space for inspection staff are provided by others. Additional costs will apply should Twining be required to provide such facilities.
Subsistence
Subsistence on remote jobs will be charged per quotation.
Laboratory Testing Hours
Please note that laboratory testing will be billed on an hourly basis for non-standard tests. If testing is required to be performed on Saturdays, Sundays, holidays, or before
5:30 a.m. or after 4:00 p.m. on weekdays, an additional hourly charge with a minimum of one hour will be applied for the laboratory technician. 1.5 x regular test rate will be
charged for rush testing.
Charges for Subcontracted Services
Material sent to outside laboratory for testing:
Material sent to outside fabricator or machine shop:
Glu-Lam beam inspection:
Other subcontractors:
Project exclusive equipment purchase:
Cost plus 20%
Cost plus 20%
Cost plus 20%
Cost plus 20%
Cost plus 20%
4%
5 E-10
General Conditions, continued
Limit of Liability
Client agrees to limit Twining's aggregate liability to all entities for alleged or actual errors and omissions in the performance of its professional services under this agreement to
$50,000.00 or the fees actually paid to Twining, whichever amount is greater. Higher limits may be available by quotation.
Certified Payroll
Certified payroll will be provided, upon request, at an additional charge of $150.00/month. Fee applies to every month that certified payroll must be submitted regardless of
whether or not services were provided for any given month.
Final Reports Required by Jurisdiction
If a final report or affidavit is required, we must first review all inspection and testing reports and clear up any unresolved issues on these reports. These issues will typically require
approval by the engineer or architect of record. This process can take several weeks or just a day, depending on the number and complexity of the issues. Cost for final reports
will be billed hourly.
Terms of Payment
Fees charged are for professional and technical services and are due upon presentation. If not paid within 30 days from date of invoice, they are considered past due and the
maximum legal finance charge will be added to the unpaid balance.
A 3% fee will be applied for payments processed by credit card.
All invoice errors or necessary corrections shall be brought to the attention of Twining within 15 days of receipt of invoice. Thereafter, customer acknowledges invoices are correct
and valid. Twining reserves the right to terminate its services to a customer without notice if all invoices are not current. Upon such termination of services, the entire amount
accrued for all services performed shall immediately become due and payable. Customer waives any and all claims against Twining, its subsidiaries, affiliates, servants and
agents for termination of work on account of these terms.
In the event of any litigation arising from or related to any agreement to provide services whether verbal or written, the prevailing party shall be entitled to recover from the non-
prevailing party all reasonable costs incurred, including staff time, court costs, attorney's fees and all other related expenses in such litigation. Additionally, in the event of a non-
adjudicative settlement of litigation between the parties or a resolution of dispute by arbitration, that same process shall determine the prevailing party.
Hold Specimens
All held specimens submitted by the client are charged at the same applicable test rate whether tested or not.
Specimen Disposal
Specimens will be discarded after testing unless Twining has been notified prior to testing that the customer wishes to retrieve the specimens or storage arrangements are made.
Oversize Specimens
An extra charge will be made when test specimens require more than one person to handle because of size or weight.
Elevated Work Platforms
In the event an elevated work platform is required to safely complete our inspections, the client must provide safe access, including a trained and certified operator, to Twining
inspection and testing personnel.
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4.27.2021
Joint IMAC/TSC Recommendation on Roundabouts for Rancho Palos Verdes
Approved by IMAC 4.19.2021
Approved by TSC 4.26.2021
Summary
The Joint IMAC/TSC Subcommittee recommends that the City adopt a pilot program to install a
“modern roundabout” at the PVDS/Forrestal Dr./Trump National Dr. intersection to address the
current safety issues associated with left turns across fast and heavy traffic. After traffic
engineering validation, the pilot roundabout could be designed with temporary materials to
minimize initial costs. A public outreach and education initiative will precede the installation,
followed by a resident survey conducted after at least six months of usage to determine
whether it should become a permanent traffic management solution. If the pilot roundabout is
successful, then Modern Roundabouts can become a key solution in our traffic management
toolbox and applied to a number of significant intersections throughout the City. This paper
describes the joint Subcommittee’s rationale behind this recommendation.
Introduction
There are a number of intersections in RPV that involve left turns across lanes of fast-moving
traffic. An excellent example is the PVDS/Forrestal Dr./Trump National Dr. intersection. This
location has in fact been the subject of a number of proposed modifications, one of which is in
the CIP proposed project list for FY 2021/2022. However, the suggested improvements of
better sightlines and longer merge lanes do not address the root cause of the safety concerns,
namely left turns and high vehicle speeds in busy intersections. This proposed project was the
catalyst to ask the question, why not think about a roundabout as a solution? This led to the
IMAC and TSC forming a joint Roundabout Subcommittee, and this paper represents its first
recommendation.
Why Roundabouts?
There is a plethora of reports available online espousing the many benefits of roundabouts. The
most significant concern of, and benefit from, roundabouts considered by the Subcommittee is
safety. According to a National Cooperative Highway Research Program report on the measured
benefits of modern roundabouts at 55 locations in the US, roundabouts reduce accidents by
35% and reduce serious injury or fatalities from those accidents by 75% (see Reference 1).
These benefits are the result of lower speeds, reduced conflict points, elimination of head-on
and side-on impacts, and safer biking and safer pedestrian crossings.
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One would think that with such benefits, “modern roundabouts” would be commonplace in the
USA, but they have not been widely considered until fairly recently. Unfortunately, back in the
sixties or thereabouts, traffic circles and rotaries were introduced. But these were fast moving
and accident prone, and they quickly fell out of favor. In contrast, modern roundabouts are the
opposite in that they require motorists to yield on entry, don't allow lane changes, speeds are
low, capacity is high, and crashes are few and minor. So, to be very clear, we are only talking
about what are known internationally as modern roundabouts that have proven safety records
throughout the Western world and are now emerging all over the US due to encouragement
from the Federal Highway Administration. Now is the time for the modern roundabout to
become part of our traffic engineer’s toolbox so we don’t simply resort to stop lights to solve
every traffic problem. Per the reports we have reviewed, the cost of a modern roundabout is
about the same as installing a traffic light; hence, safety can predominate the discussion, not
cost.
We believe that one of the biggest obstacles to the use of roundabouts in our City is familiarity.
Locally, there is one small roundabout at the Promenade on the Peninsula shopping center in
Rolling Hills Estates, but it is not on a busy road and mainly serves to control ingress to and
egress from the shopping center’s parking structure. There is another small one in Redondo
Beach, but it is also not heavily traveled and not on an arterial road. The Long Beach circle or
roundabout - as the signs say - is a hybrid: part traffic circle built in 1930 in anticipation of 1932
Olympics events in Long Beach and part roundabout in the British style. By modern standards,
the Long Beach circle is an extremely poor example of a roundabout because it is much too big
and, with modern cars that can accelerate very quickly, the speeds involved are too high,
making merges into the roundabout challenging.
Figure 1 shows an example of the modern roundabout that slows traffic by requiring drivers to
first yield at a right turn and then navigate around the island. Pedestrian crossings are installed
on every spoke with safety zones in the center, so people only have to look one way for each
crossing segment. Pedestrians have right of way at all these crossings. These Modern
Roundabouts eliminate left turns across traffic lanes. Any vehicle joining the roundabout can
turn right, go straight ahead, turn left and do a U-turn, all with one right-turn yield and merge
maneuver. Because of the slow vehicle speeds, bicycles can travel the roundabout as if they
were a motorized vehicle. With appropriate signage and lighting along with an education
initiative, we believe roundabouts could readily be accepted thereby allowing the residents to
appreciate all their benefits.
Pilot Program Implementation
The Joint Subcommittee’s perspective is that the best way to overcome the lack of roundabout
familiarity and to fully explore the potential benefits offered by a modern roundabout is to
implement a pilot program in a simple, cost-effective fashion via a temporary roundabout.
Then, after a period of six to twelve months, the Subcommittee proposes that a survey be
conducted of residents to get their views and impressions of the roundabout’s utility. If there is
general support among residents that it is a viable solution to the traffic problems faced at that
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intersection, then the City can consider a CIP program to make the roundabout a permanent
fixture. If the public’s reaction overall is negative, then the temporary roundabout can simply
be removed, and the intersection can revert back to its current layout.
Philosophically, we embrace the approach taken by the New York City Transportation
Commissioner, Janette Sadik-Khan, who reshaped many thoroughfares across the New York
Boroughs with the mantra of “Do bold experiments that are cheap to try out.” Reference 2 is a
link to a thought-provoking TED talk where she explains the motivation, the approach of using
temporary materials to conduct the experiments, and the use of resident feedback to decide
whether the experiment was successful enough to become permanent.
Conceptually, a roundabout at this PVDS/Forrestal Dr./Trump National Dr. intersection is shown
in Figure 2. It would appear that the only area where some reconfiguration of current fixed
infrastructure may be needed is the median between PVDS and Aqua Vista Dr. to create the
fifth spoke accommodating traffic on Aqua Vista Dr. But it is not our place to design the project,
so the first stage of the pilot program would be to engage a traffic consultant/design engineer
to determine if a roundabout is feasible in terms of geometry (i.e., is there enough space,
accommodation of the five spokes, etc.) and safety. The traffic consultant/design engineer
would then develop a temporary layout that exploits temporary materials, such as short ”K”
rails or sand barrels for the island, inventory signs such as the black and yellow arrows used
extensively on our winding roads to direct traffic around the island, and paint for the lane
markings and pedestrian crossings. Downward illuminating LED lights, such as the streetlights
Figure 1 Example of a Modern Roundabout
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recently installed in the City that have minimal horizontal emanations could be configured to
provide sufficient lighting without impacting nearby homes.
The paucity of local roundabouts suggests there may also be a shortage of specialists
experienced with conducting the traffic engineering studies needed for a roundabout solution.
The Subcommittee believes it is vitally important to engage a traffic consultant/design engineer
with practical experience and expertise in designing and building roundabouts.
Finally, the Joint Subcommittee believes that an education and outreach effort needs to take
place concurrently (via workshops, videos, flyers, social media postings, etc.) to explain to
residents why the City is exploring the use of roundabouts and how roundabouts function (i.e.,
to dispel myths and prepare the public in advance). The key message should be to give the
modern roundabout a fair trial. Reference 3 contains a number of outreach and education
resources that could be exploited.
Figure 2 Pilot Roundabout Concept at Recommended Location
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Other Considerations
We must be careful to not just look at this pilot roundabout in a vacuum. Other nearby traffic
management and road conditions can affect the flow of traffic into and out of a roundabout.
Roundabouts work best when the traffic arrives in a random sequence and is balanced across
all the spokes. We understand the planned new light east of the recommended pilot location
at the PVDS/PVDE intersection is partly intended to bunch up vehicles to create gaps that are
big enough to clear any backlog of left-turning vehicles further west at Forrestal Dr. We
understand this light has been in the plans for at least two years, but we respectfully suggest
that, if it isn’t too late, the installation of that light be delayed until the pilot roundabout has
been fully evaluated because it may well turn out to be an unnecessary traffic light if the
roundabout is as effective as we anticipate. Then, with roundabouts established as viable tools
for traffic management, other safer and more efficient solutions could be considered for this
intersection, if necessary.
Conclusions & Recommendations
Roundabouts are well known as one of the safest designs for traffic intersections. They are very
effective at traffic calming and readily accommodate the needs of both cyclists and pedestrians.
We recommend sufficient funds be allocated to a pilot roundabout program at the
PVDS/Forrestal/Trump National intersection. The pilot program will comprise the traffic
engineering needed for a roundabout solution, a design using temporary materials to prototype
the roundabout, a public outreach and education program before implementation, a fast and
low-cost implementation and finally a resident survey after at least a six-month trial. To
mitigate the law of unintended consequences, we also suggest the light at PVDE/PVDS be
delayed as its platoon generation characteristic may be found unnecessary. The success of this
pilot will open up possibilities for more roundabouts throughout the City at key intersections
that will aid significantly in keeping traffic speeds down and preventing many accidents.
References
1. Roundabouts: A Literature Review, Daniel Turner, December 2011
https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=&cad=rja&uact=
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2. New York Streets – Not So Mean Any More, Janette Sadik-Khan, TEDCity 2.0, September
2013.
https://www.ted.com/talks/janette_sadik_khan_new_york_s_streets_not_so_mean_an
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3. Roundabouts, Federal Highway Administration,
https://safety.fhwa.dot.gov/intersection/roundabouts/
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