NCD980602163_19790205_Warren County PCB Landfill_SERB C_Proposal - Investigation of Proposed PCB Disposal Site-OCR

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SOIL & MATERIAL ENGINEERS INC. ENGINEERING-TESTING-INSPECTION
3109 Spring Forest Road, Box 58069, Raleigh, N.C. 27658 Phone [phone]
February 5, 1979
N. C. Department of Human Resources
Division of Health Services
Solid Waste Management Unit
Post Office Box 2091
Raleigh, North Carolina 27602
Attention: Mr. Jerry Perkins
Subject:
Gentlemen:
Proposal
Investigation of Proposed PCB Disposal Site
Warren County, North Carolina
S&ME Job No. RG-730
Soil and Material Engineers, Inc. appreciates
the opportunity to provide an investigation at the proposed
PCB disposal Site near Afton in Warren County, North Carolina.
This letter describes our scope of work and presents the
estimated cost and our unit fees.
Near surface soils at the site will be investigated
by drilling about thirteen borings. We expect to drill nine
borings within the proposed trench excavation. Four borings
·will be drilled around the perifery of the trench excavation
to evaluate the near surface soils in the area. Emphsis will
be placed upon obtaining bulk samples of the soils in the upper
ten feet. Bulk samples will be obtained using a hollow square
auger which permits visual determination of soil strata changes.
The borings near the corner of the disposal trench will be
extended to refual or a maximum of 45 feet with a standard
six (6) inch diameter hollow stem auger, to determine the
water level and to evaluate the potential for encountering
rock within the trench excavation.
RALEIGH, N.C. -GREENSBORO, N.C. -SPARTANBURG, S.C. -ATLANTA, GA. -TRI-CITIES, TN.
N. C. Department of Human Resources
February 5, 1979
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Soil samples will be analyzed in our laboratory
to determine the grain size distribution, Atterberg Limits
(liquid limit, plastic limit, plasticity index), in-situ
moisture, compaction characteristics and permeability.
After completion of the drilling and laboratory
work, our engineering report will be prepared which will
present the test data and discuss our conclusions and
evaluations of both the quality and quanity of near surface
clayey soils.
The total cost will depend upon actual work
performed. Some variations in our proposed scope of work
may be required, depending upon conditions encountered.
We have estimated the cost of the work to be about $4,400.00
based upon the assumed amount of work that will be required.
The following is a breakdown of this estimated cost.
I. Drilling, 20 hours at $65.00/hour ------$1,300 .00
II. Laboratory Services:
(a) Atterberg Limits; 20 at $28.00
each------------------------------$ 560.00
(b) Grain Size (Hydrometer); 20 at
$55.00 each-----------------------$ 1,100.00
(c) Standard Proctors; 4 at $55.00
each------------------------------$ 220.00
(d) Falling Head Permeabilities; 4 at
$75.00 each-----------------------$ 300.00
III. Engineering:
(a) Registered Senior Engineer, 4
hours at $45.00/hour --------------$
(b) Staff Engineer; 25 hours at
180.00
750.00 $30.00/hour -----------------------$ ~-----
$ 4,410.00
SOIL & MATERIAL ENGIN EERS INC.
N. C. Department of Human Resources
February 5, 1979
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Again, we appreciate the opportunity to work
with you on this project. If you have any questions, please
call us.
Very truly yours,
SOIL & MATERIAL ENGINEERS, INC.
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Eldon B. Evans, E.I.T.
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Manager Construction Services
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SOIL & MATERIAL ENGINEERS INC.
GENERAL CDNDITIONS
INSURANCE -Soil & Material Engineers, Inc. maintains Workmen's Q:mpensation and
Employer's Liability Insurance in conformance with state law. In addition, we
maint ain Canprehensive General Liability Insurance and Autaoobile Liability
Insurance with bodily injury limits of $100,000.00 -$300,000.00 and property
damage limits of $100,000.00. A certificate of insurance can be supplied
evidencing such coverage which contains a clause providing that ten days written
notice be given prior to cancellation or reduction of coverage.
Cost of the above coverage is included in our quoted fees. If additional
coverage or increased limits of liability are required, we will endeavor to
obtain the requested insurance and charge separately for costs associated with
addit ional coverage or increased limits.
CHAN:iED CDNDITIONS -The outlined scope of services will be accanplished in a
timel y, v.orkrmnlike, and professional manner by anployees of Soil & Material
Engineers, Inc. at the unit fees quoted. If during the execution of the rork
we are required to stop operations as a result of changes in the scope of \\Ork,
such as requests by the owner or requiranents of third parties, additional
charges will be applicable.
SAMPLIKi OR TFSTIKi LOCATIONS -'Ihe unit fees included in this proposal do not
include costs associated with surveying of the site or the accurate horizontal
and vertical locations of tests. Fi eld tests or boring locations described in
our r eport or shown on our sketches are based on specific infonnation furnished
to us by others or estimates made i n the field by our technicians. Such dimensions,
depths or elevations should be considered as approximations unless otherwise
stated in the report.
DAMAGE 'IO EXISTIKi MAN MADE OBJH:"I'S -It shall be the responsibility of the owner
or his duly authorized representative to disclose the presence and accurate
locat ion of all hidden or obscure man made objects, relative to field test or boring
locat ions. Our field personnel are trained to recognize clearly identifiable stakes
or markings in the field, and without special written instructions, to initiate
field testing, drilling and/or sampling within a few feet of each designated location.
If we are cautioned, advised or given data in writing that reveal the presence of
under ground or overground obstructions, such as utilities, special instructions will
be given our field personnel by us. As evidenced by your acceptance of this proposal,
you agree to indannify and save Soil & Material Engineers, Inc. harmless fran all
claims, suits, losses, personal injuries, death and property liability resulting fran
unusual subsurface conditions or darmges to subsurface structures, owned by you or
third parties, occuring in the prosecution of the proposed rork, whose presence and
exact locations were not revealed to us in writing, and to reimburse Soil & Material
Engineers, Inc. for expenses in connection with any such claims or suits, including
reasonable attorney's fees.
SAMPLE DISIUSAL AGREEMENT -Test specimens or samples (excluding drilling samples)
will be disposed of imnediately upon canpletion of tests. All drilling samples will
be disposed of 60 days after subnission of our report unless otherwise requested.
Upon request, we will agree to retain tests specimens or drilling samples for a
nrutually acceptable storage charge.
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SOIL & MATERIAL ENGINEERS INC.
PROPOSAL ACCEPTANCE SHEET
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