HomeMy WebLinkAbout16 - LCP Geotechnical Consulting ServicesCITY OF NEWPORT BEACH
CITY COUNCIL STAFF REPORT
Agenda Item No. 16
May 27, 2008
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: James Campbell, Senior Planner
Planning Department
(949) 644 -3210 icampbell(a-citv.newport- beach.ca.us
SUBJECT: Professional Services Agreement for Geotechnical Consulting Services for
Local Coastal Program (LCP).
RECOMMENDATIONS
Authorize the City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement for an
amount not to exceed $35,000 with Leighton Consulting, Inc. for geotechnical
consulting services for the Local Coastal Program.
2. Approve a budget amendment increasing the expenditure appropriation of 2710-
8294 by $25,000 from the General Fund unappropriated fund balance.
DISCUSSION
Staff is presently preparing and evaluating various options for development regulations for
coastal bluff and canyon properties consistent with the 2005 Coastal Land Use Plan.
Slope stability, erosion rates and excavation /construcfion techniques all are factors that
must be considered for the various coastal bluffs and coastal canyons before preparing
the development regulations.
Staff proposes that the City retain a geotechnical consultant to provide area speck
geologic and hydrologic constraints analysis for the various coastal bluffs and coastal
canyons within the City where development may be allowed. These areas are the bluffs of
Corona Del Mar including Irvine Terrace, the bluffs of the upper Newport Bay, Lower Buck
Gully and Morning Canyon. Staff is proposing to hire a qualified consultant to be paid on a
time and materials basis for speck tasks directed by staff. Based upon the overall scope
of services needs, staff has estimated that $35,000 is sufficient to prepare the necessary
background assessments and site specific constraints analysis.
Staff had three geotechnical consulting firms submit their qualifications: Bagahi
Engineering, Geofirm and Leighton Consulting. Staff believes that all three firms are
qualified and each could adequately provide the services needed. Leighton Consulting
is staffs selection based upon their experience and larger staff. The other two firms,
although qualified, are smaller and would have a reduced capacity to perform given tight
schedules even though they would be less costly.
Environmental Review: The City Council's approval of this Agenda Item does not
require environmental review as it is not defined as a project and the authorization of
this PSA will not result in a physical change to the environment.
Public Notice: This agenda item has been noticed according to the Brown Act (72 hours
in advance of the public meeting at which the City Council considers the item).
Funding Availabilitv: The fiscal '07 -'08 budget includes $75,000 for Local Coastal
Program certification of which $10,000 will be unencumbered. Staff is requesting a
budget amendment to increase the fund balance in 2710 -8294 by $25,000.
Alternatives: The City can choose not to hire a consultant or the City Council can direct
staff to consider other qualified consultants.
Prepared by:
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James Campbell, Senior Planner
ATTACHMENTS
Submitted by:
Da id Lepo, P anp} g Director
Professional Services Agreement including the scope of work and billing rates
2. Budget amendment form
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PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH
LEIGHTON CONSULTING, INC.
FOR ON -CALL GEOTECHNICAL CONSULTING SERVICES
ASSOCIATED WITH THE NEWPORT BEACH LOCAL COASTAL PROGRAM
THIS AGREEMENT is made and entered into as of this day of
2008, by and between the CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH, a Municipal Corporation
( "City"), and LEIGHTON CONSULTING, INC. a California Corporation whose address
is 17781 Cowan, Irvine, California, 92614 -6009 ( "Consultant'), and is made with
reference to the following:
RECITALS
A. City is a municipal corporation duly organized and validly existing under the laws
of the State of California with the power to carry on its business as it is now
being conducted under the statutes of the State of California and the Charter of
City.
B. City is planning to prepare development policy and regulations for coastal bluff
and coastal canyon areas where geologic conditions and erosional processes
present constraints to development.
C. City desires to engage Consultant to provide on -call geotechnical .consulting
services related to the City's Local Coastal Program ( "Project ") as it relates to
coastal bluff and coastal canyon development.
D. Consultant possesses the skill, experience, ability, background, certification and
knowledge to provide the services described in this Agreement.
E. The principal member of Consultant for purposes of Project, shall be Edward L.
Burrows, PG, CEG and Vivian Cheng, PE.
F. City has solicited and received a proposal from Consultant, has reviewed the
previous experience and evaluated the expertise of Consultant, and desires to
retain Consultant to render professional services under the terms and conditions
set forth in this Agreement.
NOW, THEREFORE, it is mutually agreed by and between the undersigned parties as
follows:
TERM
The term of this Agreement shall commence on the above written date, and shall
terminate on the 30th day of June, 2009, unless terminated earlier as set forth
herein.
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2. SERVICES TO BE PERFORMED
Consultant shall diligently perform all the services specifically directed by the
Planning Department described in the Scope of Services attached hereto as
Exhibit A and incorporated herein by reference. The City may elect to delete
certain tasks of the Scope of Services at its sole discretion.
3. TIME OF PERFORMANCE
Time is of the essence in the performance of services under this Agreement and
the services shall be performed to completion in a diligent and timely manner.
The failure by Consultant to perform the services in a diligent and timely manner
may result in termination of this Agreement by City.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, Consultant shall not be responsible for delays
due to causes beyond Consultant's reasonable control. However, in the case of
any such delay in the services to be provided for the Project, each party hereby
agrees to provide notice to the other party so that all delays can be addressed.
3.1 Consultant shall submit all requests for extensions of time for
performance in writing to the Project Administrator not later than ten (10)
calendar days after the start.of the condition that purportedly causes a
delay. The Project Administrator shall review all such requests and may
grant reasonable time extensions for unforeseeable delays that are
beyond Consultant's control.
3.2 For all time periods not specifically set forth herein, Consultant shall
respond in the most expedient and appropriate manner under the
circumstances, by either telephone, fax, hand - delivery or mail.
4. COMPENSATION TO CONSULTANT
City shall pay Consultant for the services on a time and expense not -to- exceed
basis in accordance with the provisions of this Section and the Schedule of
Billing Rates attached hereto as Exhibit B and incorporated herein by reference.
Consultant's compensation for all work performed in accordance with this
Agreement, including all reimbursable items and subconsultant fees, shall not
exceed Thirty -Five Thousand Dollars and no /100 ($35,000) without prior
written authorization from City. No billing rate changes shall be made during the
term of this Agreement without the prior written approval of City.
4.1 Consultant shall submit monthly invoices to City describing the work
performed the preceding month. Consultant's bills shall include the name
of the person who performed the work, a brief description of the services
performed and /or the specific task in the Scope of Services to which it
relates, the date the services were performed, the number of hours spent
on all work billed on an hourly basis, and a description of any
reimbursable expenditures. City shall pay Consultant no later than thirty
(30) days after approval of the monthly invoice by City staff.
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4.2 City shall reimburse Consultant only for those costs or expenses
specifically approved in this Agreement, or specifically approved in writing
in advance by City. Unless otherwise approved, such costs shall be
limited and include nothing more than the following costs incurred by
Consultant:
A. The actual costs of subconsultants for performance of any of the
services that Consultant agrees to render pursuant to this
Agreement, which have been approved in advance by City and
awarded in accordance with this Agreement.
B. Approved reproduction charges.
C. Actual costs and /or other costs and /or payments specifically
authorized in advance in writing and incurred by Consultant in the
performance of this Agreement.
4.3 Consultant shall not receive any compensation for Extra Work performed
without the prior written authorization of City. As used herein, "Extra
Work" means any work that is determined by City to be necessary for the
proper completion of the Project, but which is not included within the
Scope of Services and which the parties did not reasonably anticipate
would be necessary at the execution of this Agreement. Compensation
for any authorized Extra Work shall be paid in accordance with the
Schedule of Billing Rates as set forth in Exhibit B.
S. PROJECT MANAGER
Consultant shall designate a Project Manager, who shall coordinate all phases of
the Project. This Project Manager shall be available to City at all reasonable
times during the Agreement term. Consultant has designated Vivian Cheng, PE
to be its Project Manager. Consultant shall not remove or reassign the Project
Manager or any personnel listed in Exhibit A or assign any new or replacement
personnel to the Project without the prior written consent of City. City's approval
shall not be unreasonably withheld with respect to the removal or assignment of
non -key personnel.
Consultant, at the sole discretion of City, shall remove from the Project any of its
personnel assigned to the performance of services upon written request of City.
Consultant warrants that it will continuously furnish the necessary personnel to
complete the Project on a timely basis as contemplated by this Agreement.
6. ADMINISTRATION
This Agreement will be administered by the Planning Department and David
Lepo, Planning Director shall be the Project Administrator and shall have the
authority to act for City under this Agreement. The Project Administrator or
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his/her authorized representative shall represent City in all matters pertaining to
the services to be rendered pursuant to this Agreement.
7. CITY'S RESPONSIBILITIES
In order to assist Consultant in the execution of its responsibilities under this
Agreement, City agrees to, where applicable:
A. Provide access to, and upon request of Consultant, one copy of all
existing relevant information on file at City.. City will provide all such
materials in a timely manner so as not to cause delays in Consultant's
work schedule.
B. Provide blueprinting and other services through City's reproduction
company for bid documents. Consultant will be required to coordinate the
required bid documents with City's reproduction company. All other
reproduction will be the responsibility of Consultant and as defined above.
C. Provide usable life of facilities criteria and information with regards to new
facilities or facilities to be rehabilitated.
8. STANDARD OF CARE
8.1 All of the services shall be performed by Consultant or under Consultant's
supervision. Consultant represents that it possesses the professional and
technical personnel required to perform the services required by this
Agreement, and that it will perform all . services in a manner
commensurate with community professional standards. All services shall
be performed by qualified and experienced personnel who are not
employed by City, nor have any contractual relationship with City. By
delivery of completed work, Consultant certifies that the work conforms to
the requirements of this Agreement and all applicable federal, state and ..
local laws and the professional standard of care.
8.2 Consultant represents and warrants to City that it has, shall obtain, and
shall keep in full force in effect during the term hereof, at its sole cost and
expense, all licenses, permits, qualifications, insurance and approvals of
whatsoever nature that is legally required of Consultant to practice its
profession. Consultant shall maintain a City of Newport Beach business
license during the term of this Agreement.
8.3 Consultant shall not be responsible for delay, nor shall Consultant be
responsible for damages or be in default or deemed to be in default by
reason of strikes, lockouts, accidents, or acts of God, or the failure of City
to furnish timely information or to. approve or disapprove Consultant's
work promptly, or delay or faulty performance by City, contractors, or
governmental agencies.
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9. HOLD HARMLESS
To the fullest extent permitted by law, Consultant shall indemnify, defend and
hold harmless City, its City Council, boards and commissions, officers, agents,
volunteers and employees (collectively, the "Indemnified Parties) from and
against any and all claims (including, without limitation, claims for bodily injury,
death or damage to property), demands, obligations, damages, actions, causes
of action, suits, losses, judgments, fines, penalties, liabilities, costs and
expenses (including, without limitation, attorney's fees, disbursements and court
costs) of every kind and nature whatsoever (individually, a Claim; collectively,
"Claims "), which may arise from or in any manner relate (directly or indirectly) to
the negligence, recklessness, or willful misconduct of the Consultant or its
principals, officers, agents, employees, vendors, suppliers, consultants,
subcontractors, anyone employed directly or indirectly by any of them or for
whose acts they may be liable or any or all of them.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, nothing herein shall be construed to require
Consultant to indemnify the Indemnified Parties from any Claim arising from the
sole negligence, active negligence or willful misconduct of the Indemnified
Parties. Nothing in this indemnity shall be construed as authorizing any award of
attorney's fees in any action on or to enforce the terms of this Agreement. This
indemnity shall apply to all claims and liability regardless of whether any
insurance policies are applicable. The policy limits do not act as a limitation
upon the amount of indemnification to be provided by the Consultant.
10. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR
It is understood that City retains Consultant on an independent contractor basis
and Consultant is not an agent or employee of City. The manner and means of
conducting the work are under the control of Consultant, except to the extent
they are limited by statute, rule or regulation and the expressed terms of this
Agreement. Nothing in this Agreement shall be deemed to constitute approval
for Consultant or any of Consultant's employees or agents, to be the agents or
employees of City. Consultant shall have the responsibility for and control over
the means of performing the work, provided that Consultant is in compliance with
the terms of this Agreement. Anything in this Agreement that may appear to give
City the right to direct Consultant as to the details of the performance or to
exercise a measure of control over Consultant shall mean only that Consultant
shall follow the desires of City with respect to the results of the services.
11. COOPERATION
Consultant agrees to work closely and cooperate fully with City's designated
Project Administrator and any other agencies that may have jurisdiction or
interest in the work to be performed. City agrees to cooperate with the
Consultant on the Project.
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12. CITY POLICY
Consultant shall discuss and review all matters relating to policy and Project
direction with City's Project Administrator in advance of all critical decision points
in order to ensure the Project proceeds in a manner consistent with City goals
and policies.
13. PROGRESS
Consultant is responsible for keeping the Project Administrator and/or his /her
duly authorized designee informed on a regular basis regarding the status and
progress of the Project, activities performed and planned, and any meetings that
have been scheduled or are desired.
14. INSURANCE
Without limiting Consultant's indemnification of City, and prior to commencement
of work. Consultant shall obtain, provide and maintain at its own expense during
the term of this Agreement, a policy or policies of liability insurance of the type
and amounts described below and in a form satisfactory to City.
A. Certificates of Insurance. Consultant shall provide certificates of
insurance with original endorsements to City as evidence of the insurance
coverage required herein. Insurance certificates must be approved by
City's Risk Manager prior to commencement of performance or issuance
of any permit. Current certification of insurance shall be kept on file with
City at all times during the term of this Agreement.
B. Signature. A person authorized by the insurer to bind coverage on its
behalf shall sign certification of all required policies.
C. Acceptable Insurers. All insurance policies shall be issued by an
insurance company currently authorized by the Insurance Commissioner
to transact business of insurance in the State of California, with an
assigned policyholders' Rating of A (or higher) and Financial Size
Category Class VII (or larger) in accordance with the latest edition of
Best's Key Rating Guide, unless otherwise approved by the City's Risk
Manager.
D. Coverage Requirements.
Workers' Compensation Coverage. Consultant shall maintain
Workers' Compensation Insurance and Employer's Liability
Insurance for his or her employees in accordance with the laws of
the State of California. In addition, Consultant shall require each
subcontractor to similarly maintain Workers' Compensation
Insurance and Employer's Liability Insurance in accordance with
the laws of the State of California for all of the subcontractor's
employees. Any notice of cancellation or non - renewal of all
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Workers' Compensation policies must be received by City at least
thirty (30) calendar days (10 calendar days written notice of non-
payment of premium) prior to such change. The insurer shall agree
to waive all rights of subrogation against City, its officers, agents,
employees and volunteers for losses arising from work perforated
by Consultant for City.
ii. General Liabilitv Coverage. Consultant shall maintain commercial
general liability insurance in an amount not less than one million
dollars ($1,000,000) per occurrence for bodily injury, personal
injury, and property damage, including without limitation,
contractual liability. If commercial general liability insurance or
other form with a general aggregate limit is used, either the general
aggregate limit shall apply separately to the work to be performed
under this Agreement, or the general aggregate limit shall be at
least twice the required occurrence limit.
iii. Automobile Liability Coverage. Consultant shall maintain
automobile insurance covering bodily injury and property damage
for all activities of the Consultant arising out of or in connection with
work to be performed under this Agreement, including coverage for
any owned, hired, non -owned or rented vehicles, in an amount not
less than one million dollars ($1,000,000) combined single limit for
each occurrence.
iv. Professional Errors and Omissions Insurance. Consultant shall
maintain professional errors and omissions. insurance, which
covers the services to be performed in connection with this
Agreement in the minimum amount of one million dollars
($1,000,000).
E. Endorsements. Each general liability and automobile liability insurance
policy shall be endorsed with the following specific language:
L The City, its elected or appointed officers, officials, employees,
agents and volunteers are to be covered as additional insureds with
respect to liability arising out of work performed by or on behalf of
the Consultant.
ii. This policy shall be considered primary insurance as respects to
City, its elected or appointed officers, officials, employees, agents
and volunteers as respects to all claims, losses, or liability arising
directly or indirectly from the Consultant's operations or services
provided to City. Any insurance maintained by City, including any
self- insured retention City may have, shall be considered excess
insurance only and not contributory with the insurance provided
hereunder.
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iii. This insurance shall act for each insured and additional insured as
though a separate policy had been written for each, except with
respect to the limits of liability of the insuring company.
iv. The insurer waives all rights of subrogation against City, its elected
or appointed officers, officials, employees, agents and volunteers.
V. Any failure to comply with reporting provisions of the policies shall
not affect coverage prdvided to City, its elected or appointed
officers, officials, employees, agents or volunteers.
vi. The insurance provided by this policy shall not be suspended,
voided, canceled, or reduced in coverage or in limits, by either
party except after thirty (30) calendar days (10 calendar days
written notice of non - payment of premium) written notice has been
received by City.
F. Timely Notice of Claims. Consultant shall give City prompt and timely
notice of claim made or suit instituted arising out of or resulting from
Consultant's performance under this Agreement.
G. Additional Insurance. Consultant shall also procure and maintain, at its
own cost and expense, any additional kinds of insurance, which in its own
judgment may be necessary for its proper protection and prosecution of
the work.
15. PROHIBITION AGAINST ASSIGNMENTS AND TRANSFERS
Except as specifically authorized under this Agreement, the services to be
provided under this Agreement shall not be assigned, transferred contracted or
subcontracted out without the prior written approval of City. Any of the following
shall be construed as an assignment: The sale, assignment, transfer or other
disposition of any of the issued and outstanding capital stock of Consultant, or of
the interest of any general partner or joint venturer or syndicate member or
cotenant if Consultant is a partnership or joint- venture or syndicate or cotenancy,
which shall result in changing the control of Consultant. Control means fifty
percent (50 %) or more of the voting power, or twenty-five percent (25 %) or more
of the assets of the corporation, partnership orjoint- venture.
16. SUBCONTRACTING
City and Consultant agree that subconsultants may be used to complete the
work outlined in the Scope of Services. The subconsultants authorized by City to
perform work on this Project are identified in Exhibit A. Consultant shall be fully
responsible to City for all acts and omissions of the subcontractor. Nothing in
this Agreement shall create any contractual relationship between City and
subcontractor nor shall it create any obligation on the part of City to pay or to see
to the payment of any monies due to any such subcontractor other than as
otherwise required by law. The City is an intended beneficiary of any work
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performed by the subcontractor for purposes of establishing a duty of care
between the subcontractor and the City. Except as specifically authorized
herein, the services to be provided under this Agreement shall not be otherwise
assigned, transferred, contracted or subcontracted out without. the prior written
approval of City.
17. OWNERSHIP OF DOCUMENTS
Each and every report, draft, map, record, plan, document and other writing
produced (hereinafter "Documents "), prepared or caused to be prepared by
Consultant, its officers, employees, agents and subcontractors, in the course of
implementing this Agreement, shall become the exclusive property of City, and
City shall have the sole right to use such materials in its discretion without further
compensation to Consultant or any other party. Consultant shall, at Consultant's
expense, provide such Documents to City upon prior written request.
Documents, including drawings and specifications, prepared by Consultant
pursuant to this Agreement are not intended or represented to be suitable for
reuse by City or others on any other project. Any use of completed Documents
for other projects and any use of incomplete Documents without specific written
authorization from Consultant will be at City's sole risk and without liability to
Consultant. Further, any and all liability arising out of changes made to
Consultant's deliverables under this Agreement by City or persons other than
Consultant is waived against Consultant and City assumes full responsibility for
such changes unless City has given Consultant prior notice and has received
from Consultant written consent for such changes.
18. COMPUTER DELIVERABLES
All written documents shall be transmitted to City in the Citys latest adopted
version of Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel or other format deemed mutually
acceptable.
19. CONFIDENTIALITY
All Documents, including drafts, preliminary drawings or plans, notes and
communications that result from the services in this Agreement, shall be kept
confidential unless City authorizes in writing the release of information.
20. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY INDEMNITY
The Consultant shall defend and indemnify City, its agents, officers,
representatives and employees against any and all liability, including costs, for
infringement of any United States' letters .patent, trademark, or copyright
infringement, including costs, contained in Consultant's drawings and
specifications provided under this Agreement.
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21. RECORDS
Consultant shall keep records and invoices in connection with the work to be
performed under this Agreement. Consultant shall maintain complete and
accurate records with respect to the costs incurred under this Agreement and
any services, expenditures and disbursements charged to City, for a minimum
period of three (3) years, or for any longer period required by law, from the date
of final payment to Consultant under this Agreement. All such records and
invoices shall be clearly identifiable. Consultant shall allow a representative of
City to examine, audit and make transcripts or copies of such records and
invoices during regular business hours. Consultant shall allow inspection of all
work, data, Documents, proceedings and activities related to the Agreement for a
period of three (3) years from the date of final payment to Consultant under this
Agreement.
22. WITHHOLDINGS
City may withhold payment to Consultant of any disputed sums until satisfaction
of the dispute with respect to such payment. Such withholding shall not be
deemed to constitute a failure to pay according to the terms of this Agreement.
Consultant shall not discontinue work as a result of such withholding. Consultant
shall have an immediate right to appeal to the City Manager or his /her designee
with respect to such disputed sums. Consultant shall be entitled to receive
interest on any withheld sums at the rate of return that City earned on its
investments during the time period, from the date of withholding of any amounts
found to have been improperly withheld.
23. ERRORS AND OMISSIONS
In the event of errors or omissions that are due to the negligence or professional
inexperience of Consultant which result in expense to City greater than what
would have resulted if there were not errors or omissions in the work
accomplished by Consultant, the additional design, construction and /or
restoration expense shall be borne by Consultant. Nothing in this paragraph is
intended to limit City's rights under the law or any other sections of this
Agreement.
24. CITY'S RIGHT TO EMPLOY OTHER CONSULTANTS
City reserves the right to employ other Consultants in connection with the
Project.
25. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST
The Consultant or its employees may be subject to the provisions of the
California Political Reform Act of 1974 (the "Act "), which (1) requires such
persons to disclose any financial interest that may foreseeably be materially
affected by the work performed under this Agreement, and (2) prohibits such
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persons from making, or participating in making, decisions that will foreseeably
financially affect such interest.
If subject to the Act, Consultant shall conform to all requirements of the Act.
Failure to do so constitutes a material breach and is grounds for immediate
termination of this Agreement by City.
harmless City for any and all claims fo r
violation of this Section.
NOTICES
Consultant shall indemnify and hold
damages resulting from Consultant's
All notices, demands, requests or approvals to be given under the terms of this
Agreement shall be given in writing, and conclusively shall be deemed served
when delivered personally, or on the third business day after the deposit thereof
in the United States mail, postage prepaid, first -class mail, addressed as
hereinafter provided.
All notices, demands, requests or
approvals from Consultant to City
shall be addressed to City at:
Attention:
David Lepo, Planning Director
Planning Department
City of Newport Beach
3300 Newport Boulevard
Newport Beach, CA, 92663
Phone: 949 -644 -3200
Fax: 949 -644 -3229
TERMINATION
.All notices, demands, requests or
approvals from CITY to Consultant shall
be addressed to Consultant at:
Attention:
Vivian Cheng, PE
Leighton Consulting
17781 Cowan
Irvine, .CA 92614 -6009
Phone: 949 - 253 -9836
Fax: 949 - 250 -1114
In the event that either party fails or refuses to perform any of the provisions of
this Agreement at the time and in the manner required, that party shall be
deemed in default in the performance of this Agreement. If such default is not
cured within a period of two (2) calendar days, or if more than two (2) calendar
days are reasonably required to cure the default and the defaulting party fails to
give adequate assurance of due performance within two (2) calendar days after
receipt of written notice of default, specifying the nature of such default and the
steps necessary to cure such default, and thereafter diligently take steps to cure
the default, the non - defaulting party may terminate the Agreement forthwith by
giving to the defaulting party written notice thereof.
Notwithstanding the above provisions, City shall have the right, at its sole
discretion and without cause, of terminating this Agreement at any time by giving
seven (7) calendar days prior written notice to Consultant. In the event of
termination under this Section, City shall pay Consultant for services
satisfactorily performed and costs incurred up to the effective date of termination
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for which Consultant has not been previously paid. On the effective date of
termination, Consultant shall deliver to City all reports, Documents and other
information developed or accumulated in the performance of this Agreement,
whether in draft or final form.
28. COMPLIANCE WITH ALL LAWS
Consultant shall at its own cost and expense comply with all statutes,
ordinances, regulations and requirements of all governmental entities, including
federal, state, county or municipal, whether now in force or hereinafter enacted.
In addition, all work prepared by Consultant shall conform to applicable City,
county, state and federal laws, rules, regulations and permit requirements and be
subject to approval of the Project Administrator and City.
29. WAIVER
A waiver by either party of any breach, of any term, covenant or condition
contained herein shall not be deemed to be a waiver of any subsequent breach
of the same or any other term, covenant or condition contained herein, whether
of the same or a different character.
30. INTEGRATED CONTRACT
This Agreement represents the full and complete understanding of every kind or
nature whatsoever between the parties hereto, and all preliminary negotiations
and agreements of whatsoever kind or nature are merged herein. No verbal
agreement or implied covenant shall be held to vary the provisions herein.
31. CONFLICTS OR INCONSISTENCIES
In the event there are any conflicts or inconsistencies between this Agreement
and the Scope of Services or any other attachments attached hereto, the terms
of this Agreement shall govern.
32. INTERPRETATION
The terms of this Agreement shall be construed in accordance with the meaning
of the language used and shall not be construed for or against either party by
reason of the authorship of the Agreement or any other rule of construction
which might otherwise apply.
33. AMENDMENTS
This Agreement may be modified or amended only by a written document
executed by both Consultant and City and approved as to form by the City
Attorney.
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34. SEVERABILITY
If any term or portion of this Agreement is held to be invalid, illegal, or otherwise
unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, the remaining provisions of
this Agreement shall continue in full force and effect.
35. CONTROLLING LAW AND VENUE
The laws of the State of California shall govern this Agreement and all matters
relating to it and any action brought relating to this Agreement shall be
adjudicated in a court of competent jurisdiction in the County of Orange. .
36. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYMENT
Consultant represents that it is an equal opportunity employer and it shall not
discriminate against any subcontractor, employee or applicant for employment
because of race, religion, color, national origin, handicap, ancestry, sex or age.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have caused this Agreement to be executed on
the day and year first written above.
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
City Attorney
for the City of Newport Beach
ATTEST:
By:
LaVonne Harkless,
City Clerk
CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH,
A Municipal Corporation
City Manager
for the City of Newport Beach
CONSULTANT:
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(Corporate Officer)
Print Name:
By:
(Financial Officer)
Title:
Print Name:
Attachments: Exhibit A — Scope of Services
Exhibit B — Schedule of Billing Rates
Professional Service Agreement.doc Rev: 05 -02 -07
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Leighton Consulting, Inc.
A LNG 110N 44CUP COMPANY
May 5, 2008
Proposal No. P601 -00905
To: City of Newport Beach
3300 Newport Boulevard
P.O. Box 1768
Newport Beach, California 92658
Attention: Mr. James Campbell, Senior Planner
Subject: Proposal to Provide Geotechnical Services on a Retainer /On -call Basis to
Identify and Summarize Geotechnical Constraints to the Development of
Coastal Bluffs and Coastal Canyons within the City of Newport Beach,
California
Introduction
Per your request, Leighton Consulting Inc. (Leighton) is pleased to present this proposal
to perform geotechnical services on a retainer /on -call basis to identify and summarize
geotechnical constraints to developm ent of coastal bluffs and coastal canyons within the
community of Newport Beach. It is our understanding that this assessment and guidance
will serve as the basis for identifying appropriate land use policies and development
standards for properties within the city of Newport Beach.
This proposal is based on our review of the Request for Proposals for Geotechnical
Consulting Services for the Planning Department, City of Newport Beach, received April
29 2008; our experience on working with the City of Newport Beach on numerous
projects; and our experience on w ith coastal development and issues such as bluff /slope
stability, bluff retreat and retreat rates, bluff /slope erosion, liquefaction, expansive soi Is,
etc., in the coastal areas of southern California.
Experience
Leighton has a strong work ing relationship with the City of Newport Beach and is
currently working with the City on numerous projects, including Sunset Ridge Park, Civic
Center and Public Safety Facility, Oasis Senior Center, and Femleaf Avenue and Ocean
Boulevard slope stability analysis. Past projects have included the Malibu Circle slope
repair, and Morning Canyon slope reconstruction.
We also have extensive experience i n dealing with issues related to development in
coastal areas of Orange, Los Angeles, and S an Diego counties. Some key projects are
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City of Newport Beach
Mr. James Campbell
May 5, 2008
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listed under the Firm Qualifications section of this proposal (see pages 7 through 14).
We have also interfaced with the California Coastal Commission on some of the projects
such as Newport Coast.
Scope of Work
As noted above, our proposed scope of work is intended to identify and summarize
geotechnical constraints to developm ant of coastal bluffs and canyons within the city of
Newport Beach. Geotechnical constraints include bluff /slope stability erosional issues,
bluff /slope retreat and retreat rates, and hazards associated with seismic events and
wave uprush. To accomplish our scope of work we propose to provide the following
services:
Research, analyze, and interpret available pertinent geologic and geotechnical data
for the subject study areas. Document review would include but not be limited to
geotechnical reports, published academic papers, geologic and seismic hazard
maps, stereo paired aerial photographs interpretation, and verbal communication
with other geologists who have performed work in the area. The purpose of the
proposed background document research is to comprehensively identify all coastal
bluff areas and to identify relevant geotechnical issues related to the development of
these and canyon areas.
• Perform site visits to the designated areas to confirm current site conditions with
respect to compiled data.
• Conduct field investigations as necessary.
• Review and evaluate existing Coastal Land Use Plan policies and advise City of
Newport Beach staff regarding any geotechnical considerations of potential changes
to the current policy.
• Advise and assist City staff in developing appropriate development guidelines and
zoning standards for development near or on coastal bluffs or coastal canyons.
Guidelines would include but not be limited to building and structure setbacks,,
foundation design recommendations, demolition and excavation issues, and
protective measures to promote stability of properties during construction.
• Attendance at meeting(s) as necessary with the Newport Beach Planning
Commission, City Council, and California Coastal Commission.
• Prepare summary reports as necessary for submittal to the appropriate entities.
Leighton
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City of Newport Beach
Mr. James Campbell
May 5, 2008
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Thank you for this opportunity to propose our services. If you have any questions
regarding this proposal, please do not hesitate to contact this office. We appreciate the
opportunity to be of service to you.
JAR/ELB /KRUEAS
Respectfully submitted,
LEIGHTON CONSULTING, INC.
Edward L. Burrows PG CEG
Director of Geology
Vivian Chang PE
Senior Project Engineer
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Table of Contents
Firm Profile and Services ..............................................................................
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In -House Technology ................................................................................
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GeotechnicalServices .................................................................................
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Preliminary Planning and Land Use Decisions ........................................
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DesignPhase ..........................................................................................
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Value Geotechnical Engineering .............................................................
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In -House Laboratory Services ..................................................................
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Environmental Consulting .............................................................................
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FirmQualifications .......................................................................................
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KeyPersonnel ..............................................................................................
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FeeSchedule .............................................................................................
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ClientReferences ....................................................................................... ............................... 35
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Firm Profile and Services
Leighton's practice of geology in California for 47 years encompasses more than 40,000
projects, in one of the most diverse geologic regions known. From the formation of what we
call California over the past 250 m illion years there are ancie nt oceanic crust and marine
platform sediments that accumulated next to the continental m argin of California. The intense
geologic activity by forces associated with plate tectonics and later by motion along great
fault systems, including the San Andreas and Inglewood fault zones, has resulted in Coast
Ranges underlain by rocks that slowly assembled from oceanic crust and from sediments
deposited in the ocean basin next to the continent.
Leighton has provided solutions for California's geology for more than four decades, with in-
house laboratory, GIS, and CAD departments. With our senior management making the
perceptible com mitment to provide our professional staff with the training and tools to stay
abreast of the latest technology and methodology, we are able to provide comprehensive
studies and reports to assist our clients during the design and construction phases of their
projects.
Leighton's local personnel resources include:
Irvine
Other Southern Califoi
What this means for the City of Newport Beach is that Leighton is capable of being
responsive, we can meet your deadlines, and we have technical strengths in all aspects of
geotechnical engineering and engineering geology. This technical experience has been
commended many times by our peers, including the Consulting Engineers and Land
Surveyors of California 2008 Engineering Excellence Honors Award for Whispering Hills
Development. Due to the steep slopes and ridgeline setbacks, Leighton proposed the use of
geogrid reinforcement to strengthen fill materials and provide shear strength between soil
layers as well as prevent or decrease the degree of differential settlement and slope creep.
Using geogrid reinforcement allowed us to proceed with steep slope angles while
strengthening it. This also gave the owner more usable area for the new high school while
reducing impacts to open space and preserving the ridgeline. Reinf orced geogrid slopes with
gradients of 1.5:1 (horizontal to vertical) and heights up to 130 feet were proposed. While not
typically approved for school sites in the past, after considerable review and discussion,
these slopes were approved by the California State Geologist reviewing the project, per the
requirements of the Division of the State Architect.
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• CGEA Outstanding Project 2004 -2005, Carnival Cruise Li ne Terminal and Berth, Long
Beach
• Award for Project Achievement, Pacific Coast Highway Bluff Stabilization, Dana Poi nt and
San Clemente, Orange County Engineering Council
• Award of Honor for Engineering Excellence, Pacific Coast Highway Bluff Stabilization,
Dana Point and San Clemente, Consulting Engineers and Land Surveyors of California
(CELSOC)
• Award of Honor for Engineering Excellence, Pacific Coast Highway Slope Stabilization,
San Clemente, Consulting Engineers and Land Surveyors of California (CELSOC)
• Award for Distinguished Engineering Achievement to Iraj Poormand, from the Orange
County Engineering Council
Our reports are often reviewed and approved by agencies throughout the state including
Caltrans, Department of Water Resources, Division of Safety of Dams jurisdiction; California
Geological Survey, and Division of the State Architect. We are also consultants for several
local agencies, including the City of Santa Ana, County of Los Angeles, and City of Long
Beach.
In -House Technology
One of Leighton's unique strengths has been the pioneering use of technology to improve
data quality, reduce costs, and improve productivity. Leighton possesses the full array of
information technology and field equipment necessary to successfully support projects.
All staff have access to a full suite of engineering computer
programs including, AutoCAD, Canvas, ArcView, and
GSTABL 7, Colorado ROCK PAC, and ROCKFALL for slope
stability analysis; EQFAULT, FRISKSP, UBCSEIS, and
EQSEARCH for seismic analysis; and NEWCON 90, PCA
PAV, in -house and other proprietary pavement design.
Combined with production tools such as our digital large
format plotters (in each office) we are able to provide
drawings and maps quickly. We have also implemented
three - dimensional Geographic Information Systems (GIS),
integrating gINT, GPS, and AutoCAD data.
Field Technician utilizing field tools
for site printing and uploading of field
We utilize our proprietary information technology for daily activities.
mapping, visualization and modeling, GPS receivers and
laptop and handheld computers for precise recording of field
data and cellular technology for field communication. We streamline the reporting process by
uploading field data and GPS coordinate locations into the electronic project file remotely.
Using GPS coordinates and remote filing, field data is plotted quickly on electronic base maps.
We have used this equipment to accurately locate boring locations, map geologic features, and
verify existing pipelines and other structures. All of Leighton's work is supported by our
Geomatics group, using top - quality computer graphics to visually convey the results of our
studies. Illustrations and report graphics are developed utilizing a variety of data imaging and
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geospatial analysis software. Boundaries, delineations, visualizations, and proposed land uses
are compiled and viewed in a GIS platform, using ArcView, AutoCAD Map, and other leading
geospatial software. Maps, site plans, and GIS platforms are created in ArcView 9.x and
AutoCAD Map. Such mapping is particularly useful in communicating with project designers
and engineers regarding sensitive resources for which accurate surface
delineations /characterizations and other accommodations are essential.
Geotechnical Services
We look for cost - effective solutions you can
build on, considering the risk of:
Soft and/or compressible soils,
Moisture sensitive (collapsible and/or
expansive) soils,
Slope and excavation stability,
Groundwater issues during construction
and for permanent facilities,
Faulting and seismicity,
Secondary seismic hazards such as
quefaction1 seismically induced slope
instability, lateral spreading, dynamic
differential settlement, seiche and tsunami, etc.
Corrosive and otherwise chemically active soils,
Methane and other hazardous gases, and /or
Hazardous materials in the soils and /or groundwater.
We provide all of the geotechnical services necessary for a project, which commonly fall into
the following phases discussed below:
Preliminary Planning and Land Use Decisions
Design Phase
Value Geotechnical Engineering
Observation, Instrumentation and/or Testing During Construction
Forensic Geotechnical Engineering and Distress Investigations
Preliminary Planning and Land Use Decisions
Leighton's most effective involvement in any project begins during early planning stages. We
help our clients develop a land use or construction plan that identifies and utilizes
opportunities that their project site offers. As a result, well - planned projects run more
smoothly and are more profitable. During this phase, we provide the following:
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• Desktop or preliminary geotechnical feasibility and/or due diligence studies,
• Geological input for preparation of EIR/EIS documents, or other CEQA and /or NEPA
geologic, geotechnical and/or hazardous materials input,
• Geologic and seismic hazard evaluations for planning input,
• Initial geotechnical analyses to develop preliminary geotechnical design parameters for
initial cost estimates, and /or
• Probable Maximum Loss Analyses (PMLA) including site - specific probabilistic seismic
hazard analyses (PSHA).
Design Phase
Leighton supports a project during the design phase
with a project - specific geotechnical site investigation
for design, permitting and possibly to assist
contractor's in their cost estimates or design /build
endeavors. To develop design parameters that
mitigate project constraints, meet regulatory
requirements and can be implemented efficiently,
we first determine subsurface geotechnical
conditions by exploring and sampling onsite earth
materials. We employ a variety of subsurface
exploration techniques tailored to the anticipated
site - specific conditions; proposed grading and
construction; and anticipated regulatory, reviewer
and /or other stakeholder requirements, to obtain the
required subsurface information at the least cost.
Recovered samples are then tested in our in -house
geotechnical laboratories. Our studies are gene rally
designed to provide information needed for specific
project decisions, determined by either our client's, their team of Architects, Civil and /or
Structural Engineers, contractors, and /or permitting agencies. Depending on the site and
project, and client's approach and/or needs, Leighton's studies may include:
Site access was a challenge for the study of this
slope failure in Corona Del Mar. The solution was
manual hand auger equipment to obtain soil
samples.
• Feasibility: Evaluation of geotechnical constraints and opportunities,
• Faulting: Fault studies, including research, remote sensing, geophysics, and /or fault
trenching,
• Field Exploration: Geologic mapping and subsurface geotechnical studies to
characterize site conditions, and to assess suitability of onsite earth materials to support
proposed earthwork and /or structures,
• Groundwater: Installation of groundwater monitoring wells and possibly pump testing to
assess project- specific temporary and /or permanent dewatering requirements, including
monitoring, sampling and testing groundwater quality for NPDES permitting, and
predictive modeling,
• Soil Gas Surveys: Soil gas surveys for methane or other hazardous gases,
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• Slope Stability: Analysis of slope stability for permanent grading, including m eans of
strengthening slope materials with geogrids, soil cement and/or other means, and
evaluation of temporary excavation stability including geotechnical design parameters for
temporary shoring that may also include tie -back anchors,
• Seismicity: As a function of the project requirements, develop site - specific seismic
design parameters including building code parameters, probabilistic seismic hazard
analyses (PSHA) ground motion parameters, response spectra and possibly synthetic
design time histories, meeting or exceeding requirements of OSHPD, DSA, CGS, DSOD
and /or other Calif omia or Federal agencies,
• Secondary Seismic Hazards: Site - specific evaluation of liquefaction, seismically
induced slope instability, lateral spreading, dynamic differential settlement, seiche and
tsunami hazards,
• Geotechnical Design Reports: Develop design parameters for foundations, retaining
walls and other structures, including soil /structure interaction analyses and modeling,
remedial earthwork designs to mitigate or eliminate geotechnical constraints, and other
geotechnical design issues,
• Pavement Design: Geotechnical design of asphalt and /or concrete pavem ent sections
in accordance with Caltrans or ADOT methods, based on in -house R -value or CBR test
results, possibly deflectometer or other non - destructive techniques and field observation
for overlay or other rehabilitation of existing pavements,
• GIS Support: Interactive modeling of subsurface conditions to assist design team s and
owners, including calculation of interim remedial earthwork volumes for project costing
and bidding purposes,
• Review of Design Documents: Review of plans and specifications for implementation
of geotechnical recommendations and refinement of geotechnical recommendations
commensurate with the refined earthwork and structure design, and/or
• Regulatory Interaction: Interface with regulators and /or the appropriate review
agencies to assist in getting your project permitted.
Value Geotechnical Engineering
Value engineering may not be prudent for all projects, but often leads to cost savings and
improvement in project value, particularly for larger or complex projects. Geotechnical value
engineering can be provided for projects where the potential benefit of cost savings and /or
improved value outweighs the cost of additional geotechnical review and analyses. Such
services are often provided for projects for which we are not the Geotechnical Engineer of
Record, where we can review geotechnical approach for a given project with a different or
new perspective. We can often provide revised recommendations to reduce costs and
improve quality, interacting with the client and their design team to understand what they
value in the final product, mindful of regulatory oversight.
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In -House Laboratory Services
Leighton also has in -house laboratory facilities that can provide the full range of geotechnical
and materials testing. Through our extensive inventory of equipment and the abilities of our
cross - trained staff to handle many types of samples and tests, we routinely accept large
volumes of samples.
Leighton's laboratory has been audited and approved by Caltrans, AASHTO, State of
California Division of State Architect, (DSA), U.S. Navy, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, City
of Los Angeles, NICET, and the U.S. Department of Agriculture. We provide standard ASTM
testing results, and can respond with additional testing methods modified to meet specific
field and /or contract conditions. Our laboratories participate bi -y early in Cement and
Concrete Reference Laboratory (CCRL) Sample Proficiency Testing and consistently achieve
the highest possible ratings.
Environmental Consulting
Leighton's environmental services begin in the early phase of the real estate transaction,
often during due diligence. Through the regulatory process and site remediation, our
environmental specialists are here to help your project from the ground down. Experienced
managers using state-of-the-art resources and tools support the group. Additional staff
includes experts in geology, environmental engineering, occupational health & safety,
regulatory compliance and permitting, and litigation support.
Phase I Environmental Site Assessments
Phase I Environmental Site Assessments are performed to identify potential environmental
issues. We have assessed more than 4,000 sites for industrial, commercial, agricultural,
undeveloped and redeveloped (bro wnfields) properties ranging from small lots to parcels
containing several thousands of acres.
Phase II Environmental Site Assessments
We provide comprehensive Phase II Environmental Assessments and remedial
investigations, evaluating sites for the possible presence of contamination, using a variety of
field and sampling techniques and equipment. Cost - effective screening techniques allow us
to evaluate and adjust the level of testing and work needed for the assessments as they
progress.
Our environmental technicians have extensive experience with various drill rigs, hydraulic
push sampling equipment, soil gas probes for the collection of air, soil, soil vapor,
groundwater, and surf ace water samples to support the following types of studies and
investigations:
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Firm Qualifications
Our history of work is unique in that Leighton has significant resources with experience in
both residential and public works projects. This means Leighton is aware of and understands
the nature of multiple stakeholders and jurisdictions. Many of our complex investigations
require close communication and interaction with multiple subconsultant disciplines, and
reporting and approvals from several jurisdictions.
This experience has provided us with the ability to comprehensively assess subsurface
exploratory requirements for any given site, and to characterize the subsurface conditions.
Also, the Leighton team is especially adept at providing viable construction alternatives in
built and un -built environments, given the challenges inherent in both. We think creatively
under pressure and realize the importance of a collaborative approach in deriving practical
and effective construction options.
Leighton also brings first —hand knowledge of Newport Beach. Leighton's qualifications
include geotechnical engineers with seismic design experience, who have hundreds of
projects under their belts. During our 47 -year history, we have completed thousands of
projects in the region, developing a vast database of geologic and geotechnical conditions,
which is available to Leighton's engineers and geologists. Our clients benefit indirectly from
this historical and scientific database. What sets Leighton apart is our in -house library with
more than 300 documents from Leighton projects of Newport Beach geologic data and our
substantial relationship with the City of Newport Beach and experience such as the New
Civic Center, the Newport Coast development, Bonita Canyon Sports Park, and the Boy
Scout Sea Base Expansion. These projects demonstrate Leighton's understanding of
building in this geologic area, and near water.
New Fire Station and Civic Center Improvements, Newport Beach
Built in 1949, Newport Beach's City Hall has been outgrown and technology has moved on.
The plans for a new Civic Center consisting of a two -story new city hall building, a one -story
fire station, and a 3 -story parking structure with a half - subterranean level include demolition
of the existing facility. The city hall building and the fire station are planned to be on-g rade
structures, with a footprint of approximately 65,000 ft2 and 12,000 ft2, respectively. Leighton
provided both geotechnical and environm ental services. Our geotechnical investigation
included a detailed subsurface exploration and laboratory testing, seismic hazard
assessment and site - specific seismic parameters, and foundation selection and design
recommendations. Hollow -stem auger borings and Cone Penetrometer Test (CPT)
soundings were performed to collect the subsurface information for design. In addition, site -
specific response spectra were developed for characterization of the site and structural
design of the proposed structures. Different type of deep foundation systems were also
considered for support for the proposed structures.
The Phase I ESA found several concerns that could impact the demolition and construction,
including the age of the buildings, which would mean asbestos and lead based paint may
have been used during const ruction. An on -site gasoline underground storage tank has a
series of events which resulted in a gasoline leak at the Site was granted closure without
testing for the presence of MTBE or additional oxygenates, three groundwater monitoring
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wells were not property abandoned, with one of these groundwater monitoring wells has been
paved over. Our report recommended an asbestos and lead based paint survey should be
completed on the existing structures prior to any demolition or remodeling activities. This was
done at a later date. We also recommended groundwater samples should be collected from
the existing groundwater monitoring wells to determine if the groundwater has been impacted
by MTBE or oxygenates.
A 12,000 - gallon UST was later removed under the supervision of Leighton personnel as part
of the development plans.
Fernleaf Slope failure, Corona Del Mar
Leighton performed a geotechnical investigation of a slope located near the intersection of
Fernleaf Avenue and Ocean Boulevard. The study area includes a southwest - facing slope
bounded by Ocean to the northeast and F ernleaf to the southwest. The slopes were
surficially eroded due to oversaturation f rom past rainy seasons and needed to be
reconstructed and repaired.
Site access presented a particular challenge for this project, due to space limitation and the
steepness of slopes. Our field staff utilized a secured rope line attached to a body harness
and manual hand auger eq uipment in order to obtain soil samples at the site. The surface
failure was identified within the boreholes, and solutions for slope repair were provided to the
City of Newport Beach. Repair recommendations included removing the weathered,
disturbed soil near the surface, reconstructing the slope, and installi ng a drainage device to
help mitigate future surficial slope failure.
Newport Coast, Newport Beach
Leighton provided comprehensive geotechnical
services for the planning and developm ant of the
6,677 -acre Newport Coast Development. The
project includes the infrastructure and backbone
roadway improvements; residential, resort, and
commercial development; two 18 -hole golf
courses; and open space in main canyon areas
dedicated to the County of Orange.
Located in the coastal foothills, the Newport
Coast area comprises a series of coastal
terraces deeply incised with steep sided
canyons that drain into the Pacific Ocean.
Bedrock consists of thin to thick bedded sedimentary rocks with weak clay
slope instability, as indicated by numerous landslides.
beds prone to
During overall land -use planning, extensive aerial photographic analysis, in conjunction with
field reconnaissance and mapping was performed to identify geologic conditions, especially
landslides and adverse bedding conditions, and other geotechnical hazards.
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Backbone - roadway alignments were chosen based on preliminary remediation design.
Individual roadway alignments were further refined to minimize the impacts of large- bedrock
landslides identified in the analysis of aerial photography.
Subsurface investigation programs involving hundreds of borings and trenches were
designed and performed for planning areas. Individual planning areas have been evaluated
in order to site development in more stable areas, principally on terraces and ridgetops, while
meeting environmental and open space requirements.
Close interaction among design team members allowed geotechnical opportunities and
constraints to be taken into account as each area was designed. Conventional gravity -
buttress design to be achieved by filling the canyons was not often possible. Alternative
landslide and slope - stability mitigation measures Leighton designed included building
setbacks, geogrid- reinforced buttresses, earthen sidehill shear keys and buttresses, landslide
dewatering, landslide removal, and cut -off trenches to control groundwater.
Sunset Ridge Park, Newport Beach
The Sunset Ridge Park will be designated as an open -space active park in the City's General
Plan. It is located north of the intersection of Superior Avenue and Pacific Coast Highway,
east of the Banning Ranch property. The proposed park encompasses an area of
approximately 12 acres, consisting of sports fields, tot lots, skate parks, natural and passive
park areas, restroom buildings, and parking lots. Leighton performed a geotechnical
investigation for the park, including 11 hollow -stem auger borings at the site. Our
recommendations for the development include grading and drainage improvements,
foundation recommendations, and a seismic hazard assessment.
Portuguese Bend Landslide, Rancho Palos Verdes
The Portuguese Bend Landslide in Rancho
Palos Verdes is part of an extensive 120,000 -
year -old landslide complex. In 1956, during
L.A. County Department of Public Works
grading of a road through the site, a portion of
the area began sliding. This active area has
been moving ever since, causing on -going
damage to the main road and impacting
surrounding natural habitats.
The Portuguese Bend Landslide is notable for
its thickness, and a long history of sliding.
Geometry of the rupture surface required a
series of shear keys for stabilization, and an
extensive subdrain system was necessary due to a high groundwater table. Because such a
large area was involved, regional stability and geologic structure were examined in detail
before developing a rem ediation plan. Investigation techniques necessitated by the deep
landslide included geophysical logging with diameter gamma -ray logs and downhole video
camera.
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Landslide remediation efforts involve a number of concerns, including land /ocean interface,
environmental impact on off -shore wildlife habitat, and the need to stabilize the land itself. As
a result, a large number of regulatory agencies were involved, requiring extensive public
interaction and testimony before both City and California Coastal Commissions, and
approvals from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
Hollywood Bowl, Odin Landslide, Los Angeles
This site, located west of the Hollywood Freeway (US 101) and Highland Avenue in the
County of Los Angeles, is surrounded by slopes underlain by sedimentary and volcanic
bedrock which have been deformed and faulted by tectonic activity along the Hollywood fault.
Leighton's primary objectives for slide identification and slope stabilization were analysis of
existing and potential slope stability problems, delineation of existing surfcial failure and
evaluation of corrective measures for improving the safety of County -owned improvements
on adjacent property.
Leighton met the objectives by performing field explorations; geologic mapping; laboratory
testing; geologic engineering; analyses of slope stability; and providing engineering criteria
for design of recommended stabilization methods.
Point View Parcel
The study area for the investigation of the lower Filiorum Parcel (Point View) includes the
westerly portion of a large ancient landslide complex. The purpose of this investigation was to
evaluate the existing stability of the Point View Parcel, including the large landslide complex,
and identify those portions of the property that currently have or can safely be brought to a
minimum factor of safety of 1.5, as required for the construction of residential structures.
The scope of this investigation included the determination of the subsurface geologic
structure, elevation of the ancient rupture surface, and the gross stability of the lower parcel
area. This was accomplished by utilizing multiple sources and data retrieval techniques.
Review of published and unpublished geological and geotechnical reports and maps
pertinent to the study area, combined with analysis of aerial photographs, gave an overall
view of the parcel. The aerial photographs studied included vertical stereoscopic black and
white, oblique color, and oblique false color infrared images. Additional data was collected by
geologic reconnaissance and field mapping of both the subject site and portions of the
surrounding property, as well as subsurface investigation.
In addition to subsurface investigation, laboratory testing of representative soil and rock
samples was used to determine various engineering properties. Geotechnical analyses were
performed on the collected data to evaluate the present stability of the area, an d to determine
the impact of the proposed development.
The extent of remedial grading involved total to partial removal of the mapped slides,
buttressing, and removal and recompaction of the headscarp areas at the western, northerly
and southeastern portions of the planned development. Grading has been designed to
remain outside or above the areas in which groundwater has been observed.
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La Ventana Bluff Stabilization, Dana Point
A catastrophic landslide sent 44,000 tons of
earth and debris sliding down onto Pacific
Coast Highway (PCH). Five bluff -top
homes came tumbling down as well, burying
a section of PCH and the adjacent main rail
line between Los Angeles and San Diego.
Numerous factors, including the complexities
related to the multiplicity of owners involved,
municipal and agency involvement, and
geologic complexities of the coastal bluff,
delayed the start of remediation and PCH
remained closed for three years.
Leighton was hired to design an artificial bluff
to shore up the collapsed hillside — one
which would blend with the surrounding
natural landscape and vegetation. Leighton
provided not only remedial
recommendations, but also preventive
measures to protect existing and future
development.
Project of the Year, 1996, American Public
Works Association
Project of the Year, American Society of Civil
Engineers, Orange County Chapter
Leighton's geotechnical evaluation of3�ager,,_._:
altemative rem ediation approaches led to a
bluff stabilization plan combining traditional
earth grading techniques with an active
restraining system. This restraining system
consisted of tieback anchors drilled back into
the bluff and attached to pre- formed concrete facing plates, which were then covered by a
shotcrete and steel mesh form that recreated the original appearance of the natural bluffs.
During execution, Leighton exercised meticulous construction oversight and scheduling to
ensure that the stability of adjacent homes was not impacted during construction. In addition
to geologic mapping, monitoring of fill construction and testing and quality control services for
tiebacks and facing elements, Leighton installed and monitored inclinometer and tiltmeter
arrays for documenting potential impact on neighboring properties.
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Colony Cove Bluff Stabilization, San Clemente
In the beachside town of San Clemente, an
unstable bluff jeopardized the safety of the
motorists on Pacific Coast Highway at the
base of the bluff, and threatened several
homes atop the bluff as advancing erosion
undermined foundations.
The City of San Clemente hired Leighton to
solve the problem. Leighton's economical
solution combined modifications of several
traditional slope stabilization methods. The
finished product produced an artificial bluff with
a sculptured, reinforced concrete facing which
attempts to blend into the natural surroundings.
Geotechnical investigations were conducted during the design and construction phases of
this project. Bluff stabilization included both active and passive restraining systems. The
active restraint was provided by a continuous reinforced concrete wall secured by 188
tieback anchors. The passive restraint was comprised of 317 soil nails installed in soil nail
ribbons and diaphragms. Leighton also performed geologic mapping, soil nail and tie -back
testing, and manometer surveys of nearby residential units. Further, Leighton installed and
monitored inclinometers and tiltmeters, and provided laboratory testing and field inspection
services.
Bluff Stabilization, Del Mar
On April 13, 2001, a 40 -foot section of concrete retaining wall collapsed -- a wall that had
lined the top of the bluffs at 7th Street in Del Mar.
The failure, which had been identified in Leighton's just - completed Del Mar Bluffs
Geotechnical Study as one of the highest risk areas, consisted of three wall sections
approximately 60 feet above the beach.
To keep trains running atop the bluffs, the North County Transit District (NCTD), which owns
the tracks, declared an emergency and approved spending of $1,050,000 to design both
immediate and long -term repairs to the portion that gave way. In addition, funding for mid-
term measures, that could cost as much as $8.2 million on other high -risk portions of the
bluff, were also approved. These measures are intended to ensure that the Amtrak and
Coaster trains will not have service interrupted again along the 1.6 -m ile -long section.
In response to the emergency, Leighton assessed the geological conditions and provided
emergency repair alternatives for local agency review. With the selection of a shear -pin
stabilization method, a "fast- track" analysis, the design and review period was successfully
completed within 30 days. Construction of the stabilization system, twelve 60- foot -deep
shear pins with tiebacks, was then successfully completed within 45 days.
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Prior to this emergency response, Leighton's geotechnical report had informed the NCTD
that saturation from groundwater was (and is) the biggest problem facing Del Mar's bluffs.
The report predicted that, without reinforcing measures along at least half of their length, the
bluffs would erode another 12 feet within the next 20 years, making them even more fragile.
Specifically, the report identified the area at 7th Street, which failed, as a high -risk zone.
The railroad tracks were first built along the bluffs in 1910. Because of population growth,
runoff from irrigation has increased tremendously, saturating Del Mar's bluffs with
groundwater and causing them to erode faster than they otherwise would. ( Leighton's study
showed that normal rainfall in the San Diego County would dump about 10 inches on Del
Mar's bluffs, but with the increased runoff, water reaching the bluffs each year is equivalent to
between 100 to 200 inches of rain.)
Improvements constructed included
additional shear pins, soil cement
improvements, sea walls at the base
of the bluffs, reinforcing the bluffs,
and improving surface and sub-
surface drainage, all with site
aesthetics as a key element.
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Marriott Newport Coast Villas, Newport Beach
Marriott's Newport Coast Villas Resort is
located between Newport Beach and Laguna
Beach. The 75 -acre site is situated above the
Pelican Hill Golf course, overlooking Crystal
Cove State Park and the Pacific Ocean.
Currently, the resort consists of a 5 -story, 50-
room hotel, vacation ownership villas in 2- to
4 -story buildings, a 4 -story parking structure,
swimming pool, and fitness center.
The resort was rough graded in three phases,
requiring the movement of almost 2 million
cubic yards of earth, and constructed in nine
phases —each involving several resort
buildings.
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Key Personnel
Comprising Leighton's team for the City of Newport Beach includes several principal/ ow ners
and senior personnel with extensive California geologic experience. For any speck project,
we will utilize the technical resources of our company that have specialized experience. The
personnel listed here include our Project Manager and key point of contact for the city, and
some of our local expertise.
VIVIAN CHEN6, PE I Project Manager and Project Engineer
Education
M. S. Eng., Civil (Geotechnicaq Engineering,
University of British Columbia, Vancouver,
BC, Canada, 2000
B.A. Sc., Civil Engineering, University of British
Columbia, Vancouver, BC, Canada, 1999
Professional Registrations
Registered Civil Engineer - California - 67879
Ms. Chang has worked on and managed a wide variety of geotechnical projects involving
both public and private sector clients and proven re cord of delivering the projects on time and
within budget. Her expe rience includes transportation, public work facilities, high -rises,
institutions, and commercial and residential developments.
As a Project Manager she provides management and oversight of the work of other engineers
and field technicians. She performs geotechnical engineering analyses, prepares reports, and
provides oversight and monitoring of a broad range of geotechnical construction projects and
supervises and reviews geotechnical engineering analyses and reports prepared by staff level
engineers and field technicians. Her technical expertise includes design of shallow and deep
foundation systems, seismic hazard analyses, settlement analyses, reinforced soil structures,
slope stability analyses, and ground improvement.
• Civic Center and Public Safety Facility, Newport Beach, CA
Project Manager and Project Engineer for the proposed city hall building. Shallow
groundwater level, which was less than 10 feet below the current grade, was encountered
at the site and mitigation for liquefaction settlement will be needed for the proposed
building.
Donna and John Crean Mariners Branch Library, Newport Beach, CA
Project Manager for geotechnical monitoring and testing services during construction. The
library is the combined effort of the City of Newport Beach and Newport-Mesa Unified
School District. Built between the school and the existing library, the new 15,000 square
foot facility is open to both school children and the public.
Femleaf and Ocean Blvd Slope Stability Analysis, Newport Beach, CA
Project Manager /E ngineer for geotechnical study of eroded slope. P rovided a report to
the City of Newport Beach with recommendations to mitigate future surficial slope failure.
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• Sunset Ridge Park, Newport Beach, CA
Project Manager /Engineer for the geotechnical investigation and recommendations for
the proposed 12 -acre open space park. Located at the intersection of Superior and PCH,
the project also included grading and drainage improvements recommendations,
foundation recommendations, and a seismic hazard assessment.
• Private Residence, Laguna Beach, CA
Project Engineer for geotechnical design of a 45 foot high retaining wall utilizing soil nail
construction. The wall consists of over 300 soil nails, many greater than 50 feet in length
which required more than a total of 4 miles of soil nails. The more than an acre site is
located on an area w ith an active landslide.
• Palazzo Lido Apartment, Newport Beach, CA
Provided geotechnical design for the pile foundation due to the shallow groundwater
condition.
• Marble Mountain, Tustin Villas and Moffett Meadows, Irvine, CA
Provided geotechnical design and recommendations for the 235 -acre residential
development.
• City of Irvine Civic Center Parking Structure, Irvine, CA
Project Manager and Project Engineer for the proposed 3 story parking structure at the
Irvine Civic Center. Ms. Cheng's involvement of this project starts from provide cost
estimate, to provide final design and recommendation. As the subsurface condition of the
proposed parking structure consists of highly expansive and compressible clay,
recommendations to these two issues have provided. M itigations to the expansive soil
include presoaking and lime treatment. In order to lessen the potential settlem ent due to
the compressible clay and provide a higher bearing pressure for the structural load of the
parking garage, recommendations for a shallow foundation in conjunction with a Geopier
system was recommended.
City Corporate Yard, Stanton, CA
Project Engineer for geotechnical investigation. The facility yard will include a two -story
administrative building, a one -story warehouse and other ancillary improvements. Local
groundwater levels and the consistency of the alluvium were the geotechnical concerns
for this project. Recommendations were made for foundation design to accommodate any
seismically induced settlement.
Cypress Community Center Expansion, Cypress, CA
Project Manager and Engineer for the proposed expansion building and parking lot at the
Cypress Community Center.
® Police Station, Buena Park, CA
Project Manager/Engineer for geotechnical investigation. The proposed police station will
be a two -story on -grade structure that encompasses approximately 33,000 square feet.
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THOMAS C. BENSON, JR., PE, GE I President and CEO
Education Professional Registrations
M.S., Geotechnical Engineering, University of Registered Geotechnical Engineer - California -
Califomla, Berkeley, 1982 2091
B.S., Civil Engineering, Michigan State University, Registered Civil Engineer- California - 37896
1981
Mr. Benson brings 25 years of experience on a wide range of project types, including public
works, land development, commercial, and industrial projects. As President and CEO of
Leighton Consulting, Inc., he has complete autonomy in scheduling firm resources to meet
project schedule requirements. His technical experience in Southern California has been
broad, to meet the challenges of the growing urban region. M r. Benson has been the
technical lead on numerous earthwork, shoring, dewatering, seismic, liquefaction, slope
stability, tunneling, rock stabilization and soil improvement studies. He also has significant
experience managing engineering geology tasks, such as geologic mapping, hydrogeologic
studies, fault studies, scour analyses, and rock stability analyses.
Orange County Sheriff's Academy, Tustin, CA
Geotechnical Engineer of Record for the design -level geotechnical investigation at the
proposed Orange County Sheriff's Academy site, located in a low -lying soft soil area used
recently as a helicopter tarmac within the Tustin Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS). Much
of the site was paved with thick concrete, and other portions had been remediated by the
Navy to remove fuel hydrocarbons from the soils. Shallow groundwater was encountered,
requiring a detailed liquefaction evaluation in accordance with DSA (California Geological
Survey) requirements.
LAPD 77th Street Station, Los Angeles, CA
Geotechnical Engineer for an investigation to support the design of a new station, post -
tensioned concrete parking structure, and fueling facilities. Construction materials testing
was included in the scope of geotechnical construction services. Fuel hydrocarbons in the
site soils also had to be managed during construction, following leaking of the older
fueling system that was replaced.
• Children's Courthouse Parking Structure, Monterey Park, CA
Geotechnical Engineer of Record for an investigation of a parking structure cut into a
hillside with existing surficial instability. The combined parking structure as a retaining wall
and regraded slope was used to stabilize the site.
Los Angeles 911 Call Center, Los Angeles, CA
Project Manager for a geotechnical investigation for this critical /essential facility, which
also required a specialized site - specific seismic evaluation, including synthesis of design -
level seismic event time - histories, for use by the Structural Engineer.
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EDWARD BURROWS, PG, CEG, CHG, REA
Education
M.S., Geology, California State University, Los
Angeles
B.S., Geology, Oklahoma State University
Director of Geology
Professional Registrations
Certified Engineering Geologist - California -
1750
Certified Hydrogeologist - California - 402
Professional Geologist - California - 5622
Registered Environmental Assessor- California
- RE41- 04962
CFR 1910.120 OSHA 8 -Hour Refresher
Training
CFR 1910.120 OSHA 40 -Hour Training
Mr. Burrows, brings over 21 years of professional geotechnical experience, specializes in
geotechnical and environmental investigations and construction observation. He has worked
on or managed a wide range of geotechnical projects involving mostly private sector clients.
Projects have included residential, commercial and industrial development, landfills, storm
drains, transportation facilities and mining operations.
Mr. Burrows has responsibility for and maintains administrative and technical management of
projects and directs and supervises the activities of staff toward timely performance and
compliance with project requirements. He directs the work of engineers, geologists and
technicians in the collection of soil engineering data, performance of calculations and
analysis in the preparation of technical reports.
Fernleaf and Ocean Blvd Slope Stability Analysis, Newport Beach, CA
Project Geologist for geotechnical study of eroded slope. Provided a report to the City of
Newport Beach with recommendations to mitigate future surficial slope failure.
Sunset Ridge Park, Newport Beach, CA
Project Geologist for the geotechnical investigation and recommendations for the
proposed 12 -acre open space park. Located at the intersection of Superior and PCH, the
project also included grading and drainage improvements recommendations, foundation
recommendations, and a seismic hazard assessment.
Civic Center and Public Safety Facility, Newport Beach, CA
Project Geologist for the proposed city hall building. Shallow groundwater level, which
was less than 10 feet below the current grade, was encountered at the site and mitigation
measures for liquefaction settlement were provided.
Malibu Circle, Newport Beach, CA
Project Geologist for a geotechnical investigation and subsequent repairs for an area of
surficial slope failure. Provided a report to the City of Newport Beach with
recommendations to mitigate the slope failure, and thereafter provided oversight during
the implementation of the repair work.
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• Orange County Marine Institute Facility, Dana Point, CA
Project Geologist for a slope stability investigation of natural bluffs at the site. Field
mapping was performed, and geotechnical recom mendations were provided to address
areas of instability and potential instability.
• Dana Point Harbor, Dana Point, CA
Project Geologist for a geotechnical investigation addressing proposed re novations for
Dana Point Harbor. Geotechni cal issues addressed included slope stability around the
harbor as well as submarine soil conditions within the harbor itself.
• Private Residence, Laguna Beach, CA
Project Geologist for design of a 45- foot -high retaining wall utilizing soil nail construction.
The wall consists of over 300 soil nails, many greater than 50 feet in length which
required more than a total of 4 miles of soil nails. The more than an acre site is located on
an area with an active landslide.
• Mountain Park, Anaheim Hills, CA
As Project Principal and Chief Geologist, Mr. Burrows performed the geotechnical
investigations at various levels for a proposed residential community development. These
geotechnical investigations included geologic field mapping, locating and logging
exploratory borings and trenches, seismic refraction surveys, identification of landsliding,
faulting and other geolog is hazards, air photo analysis, slope stability analyses,
interpretation of field data, preparation of reports, geologic maps and cross- sections.
Major issues were multiple south facing landslides, Whittier fault zone and ridgetop
shatter of bedrock materials. Project includes three reservoirs within the development
area: West Village Reservoir; Canyon Village Reservoir; and Quarry Village Reservoir.
The studies were conducted to eval uate geotechnical data pertinent to t he site with
respect to the reservoirs' geotechnical feasibility.
Coto de Caza, Orange County, CA
As Project Geologist, Mr. Burrows oversaw the geotechnical investigation and in- grading
for a proposed golf course and surrounding residential development. The work included
geologic field mapping, locating and loggi ng exploratory borings and trenches,
identification of landsliding, faulting and other geologic hazards, air photo analysis, slope
stability analysis, interpretation of field data, preparation of reports, geologic maps and
cross- sections, setting up programs for laboratory testing of samples collected during field
investigations, observation and testing during grading and in- grading recommendations
for remedial grading.
East Orange, Orange County, CA
As Project Principal and Chief Geologist, Mr. Burrows performed the geotechnical
investigations at various levels for a proposed residential community development which
included geologic field mapping, locating and logging exploratory borings and trenches,
seismic refraction surveys, identification of landsliding, faulting and other geologic hazards,
air photo analysis, slope stability analyses, interpretation of field data, preparation of
reports, geologic maps and cross - sections and setting up programs for laboratory testing of
samples collected during field investigations.
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DJAN CHANDRA, PE. GE ( PrincipaiEnginser
Education
M.S., Civil Engineering, Texas A &M University
College Station, 1988
B.S., Civil Engineering, Chung Yuan Christian
University, Taiwan, 1986
Professional Registrations
Registered Geotechnical Engineer - Califomia -
2376
Registered Civil Engineer - Califomia - 60068
40 -Hour Cal -OSHA Health and Safety Training
Mr. Chandra brings 20 years of experience in geotechnical services from the early planning,
site investigation, laboratory testing, data analysis, report preparation through grading and
construction of various types of civil facilities, including large -scale residential and
commercial developments, transportation, governmental and utility projects. During this time,
he has managed a wide range of projects with varying geologic conditions and constraints,
and proven his skill in scheduling, budgeting, and managing complex projects.
Mr. Chandra's areas of expertise include foundation design, soil reinforcement, slope stability
analysis, finite element analysis, and computer applications in geotechnical engineering. His
extensive experience in design and application of geosynthetics reinforcements in
geotechnical engineering, incl uding oversteepened slopes, pavem ent subgrade stabilization,
and segmental retaining walls has proven an asset on a variety of projects. He is familiar with
various field monitoring equipment, such as inclinometer for slope monitoring, manometer
level survey, and settlement plate.
Newport Back Bay Slope Failure Investigation, Newport Beach, CA
As Project Engineer, provided several alternative remediation recommendations to the
County of Orange. Determined two causes for the slope failure: initial movement was
caused by over - saturation of topsoil both at the top and on the face of the bluff, and by a
rock topple, caused by inadequate drainage away from the bluff. Performed slope repair
including improvement of surface drainage at the top of the bluff, flattening the face of the
slope, and reinforcing the slope with geogrid and /or soil nails.
Palazzo Lido Development, Newport Beach, CA
Project Engineer for a geotechnical investigation on Balboa Peninsula in Newport Beach.
The project included a field investigation to collect data to determine the subsurface soil
characteristics so that a precise liquefaction study could be completed. The North Branch
of the Newport- Inglewood Fault Zone was found to pass approximately 1,000 feet from
the property. The subsurface soil was found to be liquefiable and the site was within a
tsunamis hazard area.
• Boy Scout Sea Base, Newport Beach, CA
Project Engineer /Manager for a geotechnical study to develop recommendations,
including the parameters for design of precast concrete piles and evaluation of pile
driveability, for proposed structures at the Boy Scout Sea Base Facility.
Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian, Newport Beach, CA
Project Engineer for geotechnical evaluation, fault investigation, and remediation
recommendations for the expansion project of several hospital buildings.
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• Port of Long Beach, Hanjin Terminal, Pier A, Long Beach, CA
Project Engineer for the design and construction of the 170 -acre state-of-the-art terminal
that included 3,600 linear feet of pier for berths A-88 through A -96. The pier is supported
on 2,388 24 -inch octagonal piles of 70 to 110 feet long. Over 600,000 cubic yards of
underwater fill was hydraulically placed and surcharge fill was constructed to accelerate
the settlement. On the land side, approximately 2.7 million cubic yards of fill were placed
to achieve the designed grades. The impact of the fill on Terminal Island Freeway was
evaluated.
• South Orange County Transportation Improvement Program, County of Orange, CA
Project Engineer for the feasibility study and geotechnical investigation of the preferred
alignment of the 16 -mile toll road extension from Oso Parkway southward to Interstate 5
near San Clemente. The alignment crosses hilly terrains with complex landslides and
expansive soils as well as alluvial plains with liquefiable soils. Geotechnical exploration
and analysis were performed to identify the issues and develop remedial
recommendations.
• 1.5 Soundwall at Avenida Vaquero, San Clemente, CA
Project Manager /Engineer for Noise Barrier Scope Summary Report (NBSSR) for
approximately 1,640 feet long, 14 to 16 feet high soundwall along northbound 1 -5 mainline
spanning over Avenida Vaquero undercrossing.
• Royal Oak Road, Anaheim, CA
Project Engineer for the geotechnical investigation of the distress along Royal Oak Road,
which included significant lifting and lowering of the asphalt pavement, undulations of the
road surface, and severe rutting. Also provided was review and research of the road's
history, field investigation consisting of distress mapping, exploratory borings and
trenches, and laboratory testing. Recommendations were provided for mitigation of the
problems.
• Carnival Cruise Terminal, Long Beach, CA
Project Manager for geotechnical design and construction of a new passenger terminal
and offshore pier and mooring dolphins for berthing of cruise ship. A pedestrian bridge
connecting the terminal to the pier and a loading br idge were designed an d constructed.
The project also included a five -story parking structure and an energy building. The entire
project was constructed within 9 acres of hydraulic fill placed within at least two
generations of containment dikes. The parking structure was constructed over an old
containment dike consisting of rip -rap and boulder -size rock, resulting in complicated pile
driving process due to the risk of damaging conventional pre -cast, pre - stressed concrete
piles during driving. Therefore, steel "H• piles were driven in the area of the buried
containment dike. Two - four -inch octagonal concrete piles and large diameter pipe cast -in-
steel -shell piles were installed at the berth to resist large lateral loads. In all, f ive different
types of piles were used, based on the different structural and site - specific demands.
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CARL KIM, PE, GE 1 Principa /Engineer
Education
M.E., Civil and Environmental Engineering,
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Cambridge, 1997
B.S., Civil Engineering, University of California,
Berkeley, 1993
Part-time Lecturer for Geotechnical Engineering,
University of Southern California, Los
Angeles, Spring 2007 to Present
Professional Registrations
Geotechnical Engineer - California - 2620
Civil Engineer - California - 58046
Mr. Kim specializes in soil mechanics, forensic investigations; and geotechnical earthquake
engineering. He has extensive experience in evaluation of geotechnical engineering design
and failure analysis. He is an expert in seismic hazard analyses, non - linear analysis of
structures using earthquake time histories, liquefaction evaluations, slope stability analyses,
and foundation investigations. He has managed geotechnical investi gations to provide
recommendations for design as well as forensic investigations for litigation support. He has
developed geotechnical recommendations for deep and shallow foundation systems,
pavement design, remedial grading, shoring for deep excavations, and mitigation of
expansive soils and landslides.
Long Point Destination Resort, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA
Mr. Kim developed and managed the geotechnical and geologi c investigation for the
proposed development at the former Marineland site. The challenging site required
extensive analysis of the static and seismic stability of the varying geologic materials
comprising the large site, including sea bluffs and areas with evidence of prior instability,
and the impact of the,proposed large -scale pipeline and waterworks construction.
Geotechnical recommendations for design and construction were developed.
South Building at Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian, Newport Beach, CA
Mr. Kim developed and managed the geotechnical investigation and engineering support
program for this base- isolated structure, which included the selection and scaling of 14
time histories per building code requirements. Probabilistic and deterministic response
spectra were developed to establish the targets for scaling. .
Ocean Trails Development, Ranc ho Palos Verdes, CA
Mr. Kim was retained by a potential equity partner in the project to perform a third -party
peer review of all geotechnical documents pertaining to a landslide at the development to
evaluate the proposed repair. Independent engineering analyses were performed to
evaluate the trigger mechanisms of the landslide and to verify the effectiveness and
constructability of the proposed repair. The evaluation included the evaluation of peak,
fully softened, and residual shear strength parameters, static and seismic slope stability,
and evaluation of the seismic risk using probabilistic and deterministic methods. The
repair scheme consisting of shear pins, mechanically - stabilized earth walls, and remedial
grading was deemed to be feasible and effective with proper installation.
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EDWARD STEINER, PG, CEG j Principal geologist
Education
Graduate Studies, California State University, Los
Angeles
B.A., Geology, Whittier College, California, 1973
Professional Registrations
Certified Engineering Geologist - California -
CEG 1408
Professional Geologist - California - PG 4372
CFR 1910.120 OSHA 8 -Hour Refresher
Training
CFR 1910.120 OSHA 40 -Hour Training
Mr. Steiner's expertise in the mitigation of landslides includes subsurface investigations to
evaluate the geologic character of a landslide's rupture surface and evaluation of possible
mitigation measures. He has written extensively on the Portuguese Bend Landslide corn plex
and portions that have been active in recent years.
Marriott Resort and Vacation Village, Newport Coast, CA
Project Geologist/Project Manager for the resort complex at Pelican Hill.
• Ridge Park Road, Orange County, CA
Project Geologist for grading and construction of a 2.5- mile -long major loop road
providing access for development of the Newport Coast.
Portuguese Bend Landslide, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA
Project Geologist and Project Manager for the site characterization of this active landslide
for a joint study by the City of Rancho Palos Verdes and the U.S. Army Corps of
Engineers. This project included drilling, sampling, and logging three borings on the
beach at the toe of the active landslide. Geotechnical challenges included storm waves,
high tides, caving borings, and coordination of the three different types of drill rigs
required for the borings, as well as the geophysical crew and grading contractor
maintaining access to the drill sites. The study concluded with the preparation of a
comprehensive geological report to be used by the Corps and the City to design a
protective pavement at the beach.
Slope Stabilization, Las Tunas Landslide, Malibu, CA
Project Geologist for a geotechnical investigation for slope stabilization and repair of a
drainage channel and the coastal embankment at Las Tunas Beach in Malibu. The
investigation included geologic mapping of an ancient landslide and engineering geology
parameters for evaluation and remedial design. The landslide affected over 1,800 feet of
Pacific Coast Highway and extended over 500 feet high on the adjacent slope.
Landslide Repair, Los Angeles County, CA
Project Geologist for the design of remedial measures for the emergency repair and
stabilization of a landslide at Milepost 67.1 on Interstate 5. The rapid- response
geotechnical investigation required flail mapping, drilling, and logging three bucket -auger
borings, as well as laboratory testing and geologi cal analysis. During the remedial grading
and retaining wall construction, Mr. Steiner supervised drilling and logging of seven
additional borings, and installation and monitoring of six slope inclinometers.
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IRAJ POORMAND, PE, GE I Senior Technical Consultant
Education
M.S., Civil Engineering, San Diego State
University, 1972
B.S., Civil Engineering, San Diego State
University, 1970
Professional Registrations
Registered Geotechnical Engineer- California -
693
Registered Civil Engineer- California - 20968
Mr. Poormand has over 30 years experience in a wide range of civil and geotechnical
engineering projects. His varied experience particularly qualifies him for multifaceted/
interdisciplinary projects that require coordination with several disciplines and
subconsultants.
Mr. Poormand has managed many large scale geotechnical investigations involving slope
stability and slope failures, structural distress, major hillside residential projects, and high -rise
buildings. He has been the principal investigator on numerous landslides and bluff failures,
and has designed rem ediation measures that have been recognized as exemplary and
award- winning. His comprehensive knowledge of the design features for such work includes
caissons, shear pins, tieback soil nails, and soldier, mini -, and root piles. He has also been
involved in the design of various foundation systems, including floating foundations, piles,
piers, caissons, mats, and foundations for vibrating systems. Mr. Poormand also has
extensive experience in failure analysis and remedial work, including the use of compaction
and intrusion grouting techniques, foundation replacement, and underpinning.
Mr. Poormand has been the recipient of engineering awards for innovative geotechnical
design solutions from both CELSOC and ASCE, and has extensive experience with bluff
stability projects throughout Southern California coastal areas as detailed below.
Colony Cove Bluff Stabilization, San Clemente, CA
Project Manager and Principal Design Engineer, receiving the national award from the
American Public Works Association (APWA) as their 1998 Project of the Year. This
complex bluff repair project included a unique combination of tied -back walls, geogrid
reinforced earth, and gunited walls sculpted to resemble the natural bluffs. Leighton's
project team subconsukants included construction managers, civil engineers, surveyors,
landscape architects and archeo -paleo surveyors. Mr. Poormad had significant interface
with the California Coastal Commission, FHWA and Caltrans on this project as well.
La Ventana Bluff Stabilization, Dana Point, CA
Principal Designer and Project Manager for major landslide mitigation and bluff
reconstruction on Pacific Coast Highway. Designed an artificial bluff to shore up the
collapsed hillside — one which would blend with the surrounding natural landscape and
vegetation. Provided not only remedial recommendations, but also preventive measures
to protect existing and future development. On behalf of the City of Dana Point, Mr.
Poormand interfaced with the California Coastal Commission, the affected homeowners,
neighboring communities, Caltrans, and FHWA. The American Public Works Association
named this their 1996 Project of the Year. The project was also voted Project of the Year
by the Orange County Chapter of the American Society of Civil Engineers.
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County of Orange, Newport Beach, CA
Project Reviewer for the emergency geotechnical study to determine the causes of the
Newport Back Bay bluff failure and to conceptualize remedial measures. Slope repair
included improving surface drainage at the top of the bluff, flattening the face of the slope,
and reinforcing the slope with geogrid and /or soil nail s.
City of Solana Beach, CA
Technical Reviewer for shoreline stabilization and other projects for the City of Solana
Beach. Mr. Poonnand is currently providing third party geotechnical review to the City of
Solana Beach for construction of a tie -back wall bluff repair project.
Bluebird Canyon Landslide, Laguna Beach, CA
Project Manager for the design and implementation of stabilization of a major landslide
area. Initial geotechnical investigation began immediately, with initial design for stability
completed within two months. Working against the calendar and the upcoming rainy
season, canyon drainage was restored in record time, before subsurface exploration was
completed and the potential for reactivation of other portions of the ancient landslide
could be fully evaluated.
Newport Coast Drive, Newport Coast, CA
Project Designer for the Newport Coast Drive improvements, which involved underpinning
a major MWD waterline by construction of piers, acceleration of settlement by placing
surcharge and wick drain, construction of major cut and fill slopes, and stabilization of
major landslide. Roadway alignments were refined to minimize the impacts of large -
bedrock landslides identified in the analysis of aerial photography, dynamic compaction of
existing rubble and construction de bris, excavation and dewatering, geotechnical
instrumentation (settlement plate, inclinometer, piezometer) and pavement construction.
Portuguese Bend Landslide, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA
Project Engineer during detailed and technically advanced geotechnical investigation of
the massive, ancient Portuguese Bend landslide. Remediation efforts involved land/ocean
interface, consideration of environmental impacts on off -shore wildlife habitat, and the
need to stabilize the land itself. As a result, a large number of regulatory agencies were
involved, requiring extensive public interaction and testimony before both City and
California Coastal Commissions, and approvals from the Army Corps of Engineers.
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Geotecbnicel Engineering and Geologic Studies Capabilities
J 0 E ROE, PG, C E G I Project Geologist
Education
B.S. Geology, California State University,
Fullerton, 2000
Professional Registrations
Certified Engineering Geologist - California
Professional Geologist - Califomia - 7921
Certified Nuclear Density Gauge Operator
Radiation Safety Officer (RSO)
Caltrans Certified CTM 125 - Sampling
Highway Materials & Products
Caltrans Certified CTM 231 - Relative
Compaction of Soils & Aggregates by
Nuclear Method
Caltrans Certified CTM 375 - In -Place Density
& Relative Compaction of AC Pavement
by Nuclear Method
Mr. Roe has experience conducting field geotechnical investigations for various projects
including slope stabilization, mass grading, piles, caissons, asphalt paving, footings, utility
backfills, drill logging, rock coring, test trenching, monitoring, and pump well installations. He
has participated in many aspects of project development from project planning, investigation,
construction services, and project management. His experience includes planning and
directing subsurface investigations; earth and rock material characterization; sampling and
laboratory soil testing; interpreting and analyzing data and test results; performing
geotechnical analyses pertaining to foundation; slope stability; seepage; groundwater,
instrumentation and construction m onitodng; and preparing cost esti mates and technical
reports.
Big Canyon Sewer Replacement, Newport Beach, CA
Project Geologist for geotechnical investigation intended to aid in the design and
construction of a new 15 -inch sewer line within the Big Canyon Country Club, from
Jamboree Road to MacArthur Boulevard. The investigation consisted of planning and
implementing a geotechnical investigation along the planned alignment to evaluate the
geotechnical constraints, hazards, and opportunities in order to provide geotechnical
recommendations to aid in the design and construction of the proposed project.
Ocean Trails Landslide, Palos Verdes, CA
Senior Staff Field Geologist for slope stabilization and buildup of geosynthetic
mechanically stabilized earth wall, geologic mapping, installation, and monitoring of
instrumentation array, including survey monuments and extensometers, slope
inclinometers along perimeter and within Landslide "C' to monitor landslide movements.
Installed hydraugers and monitoring wells to monitor subsurface water and drain the
landslide. The project involved daily to weekly monitoring of an array of inclinometers,
extensometers and monitoring wells during landslide removals and replacement of
mechanically stabilized earth walls to repair the golf course. Project involved daily
analysis and weekly reporting of current and changing conditions to city and county
officials.
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Geotechnical Engineering and Geologic Studies Capabilities
• Whispering Hills, San Juan Capistrano, CA
Senior Staff Geologist during massive hillside grading. Drilled 40 bucket augers,
downhole logged and sampled bucket augers to depths of 120 feet for purposes of
classifying numerous landslides, geological field mapping of excavations to determine
suitable and unsuitable material left in place or to be removed.
West Village, Anaheim Hills, CA
Project geologist involved in geotechnical investigations consisting of large diameter
bucket auger investigations to determine extent of landslides. Duties involved downhole
logging, geologic field mapping and interpretation and analysis of collected data for report
preparation with respect to the planned residential developments.
• Mountain Park, Anaheim Hills, CA
Senior Staff Geologist for field investigation of residential development. Multiple bucket
augers to 85 feet for purposes of determining feasibility of hilltop development. Major
issues were multiple south facing landslides, Whittier fault zone and ridgetop shatter of
bedrock materials. Downhole logged and sampled 13 bucket augers, prepare report
based on field data and laboratory data, sensitive biological issues concerning native
scrub and wildlife.
• Mountain Park, Quarry Village, Anaheim Hills, CA
Senior Staff Geologist installed access roads with dozer to create pads for drilling and
logging 4 -large diameter bucket augers within existing landslide to determine rupture
surface. Field mapping of contacts and surface expression of slide. Draw cross sections
to analyze for slope stability. Calculate yardage for removals.
• Woodbridge Commercial Development, Irvine, CA
As Senior Staff Geologist, set up and plan geotechnical investigation alongside San
Diego Creek for a creekside development of multiple storage unit facility and church
addition. Issues at hand were shallow groundwater, liquefaction and hydro collapse. Log
and sample 13 hollow stem auger borings. Test samples in soil lab for engineering
characteristics.
• La Vita Project, San Diego, CA
Project Manager and field geologist for slope inclinometer instrumentation. Installed and
maintained inclinometers to monitor movement alongside 40 -foot deep excavation for
subterranean parking of downtown high -rise. Inclinometers monitored rebound of
sidewalls to protect streets and subsurface utilities as well as business in downtown area
adjacent to excavation.
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Leighton Consulting, Inc.
A L£IGNTON GROUP COMPANY
2007 PROFESSIONAL FEE SCHEDULE*
FOR PREVAILING WAGE PROJECTS
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
Technical Staff
Laborer" ..................................................................... ...............................
Soil/Field Technician" ................................................. ...............................
Staff Engineer /GeologistlScienbst/Field Supervisor ..... ...............................
Senior Staff Engineer/ Geologist/Scientist .................... ...............................
Operations Manager /Equipment Operator ................... ...............................
Project Engineer /Geologist/Scientist ........................... ...............................
Senior Project Engineer/Geologist/Scientist ................ ...............................
Associate
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Hourly Rate
.................................................................................................................................................. ............................... --
Principal................................................................................................................................................... ............................... 205
SeniorPrincipal ........................................................................................................... ............................... ............................247
Technical SUPPOrt Staff
Hourly Rate
Administrative Assistant/Wo rd Processor ...................................................................................................
............................$74
CAD Operatorrrechnical Illustrator /GIS Specialist .......................................................
............................... ............................105
Enalneerina Egulpimen
Un It Rates
VehicleUsage ...............................................................................................................................
............................$11 per hour
Tiltmeter, Inclinometer Units ........................................................................... ...............................
............................200 per day
NuclearSoil Gauge ........................................................................................................................
.............................84 per day .
GPSStation .................................................................................................... ...............................
............................168 per day
OtherEquipment ......... :.........................................................................................................................................
Upon Request
OTHER TERMS AND CONDITIONS
• Overtime for field personnel (all technician and staff levels) will be charged at 1.5 times basic hourly rate listed above.
• Expert witness testimony will be charged at 2.0 times the above rates, with a minimum charge of four hours per day.
Invoices are rendered monthly, payable upon receipt.
= Proposals are valid for 30 days, unless otherwise stated in the proposal.
• Heavy equipment, subcontractor fees and expenses, supplemental insurance, travel, shipping, reproduction, and other reimbursable
expenses will be invoiced at cost plus 20 %, unless billed directly to, and paid by client
= Client agrees to provide all information in Client's possession about actual or possible presence of buried utilities and hazardous
materials on the site, and agrees to reimburse Leighton Consulting for all costs related to their unanticipated discovery.
These rates are predicated on standard insurance coverage and a limit of liability to our fees for the project.
• For "paid when paid" contracted work, Leighton Consulting shall receive payment within 10 calendar days from when our Client
receives payment for our services.
• Minimum Hourly Charges for Field Technicians:
1. Monday - Friday ............... ................ ...............
2. Saturday and Sunday ... ........ .......................
Effective through December 31, 2007, after which remaining work will be billed at then-current rates.
— Subject to change based upon project advertised date.
9060 302
... ...............2 hours minimum
.... . ....... ......4 hours minimum
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949.250.1421 ■ Fax 949.250.1114 wwww.leightonconsul ing.com
Leighton Consulting, Inc.
A LEIGNTON GROUP COMPANY
GEOTECHNICAL LABORATORY TESTING PER TEST RATES
Identification and Index Properties (ASTM) unit Rate
Shear Strength (ASTMI
Unk Rate
Moisture Content
$16
Pocket Penetrometer
$16
Moisture and Density (ring samples)
26
Torvane
16
Moisture and Density (chunk samples)
58
Single Normal Load Direct Shear
105
Moisture Content & Density (Shelby tubelcutting)
63
3 Load Direct Shear, Consolidated Undrained (0.05 in. Imin.)
265
Atterberg Limits (3 moisture points)
121
3 Load Direct Shear, Consolidated Drained (<0.05 ininin.)
305
Atterberg Limits (organic)
182
Remolding or Hand Trimming of specimens (3 points)
78
Single PointlNon- plastic
84
Residual Shear —price peradditional one-way pass per paint
58
Visual classification of point as non - plastic
11
Torsional Shear
620
Particle Size: Sieve (passing 1' /cinch to - #200)
74
Oriented or Block Hand Trimming
58
Sieve (passing 6 -inch to - #200)
135
Hydrometer only
110
Static Uniaxial and Triaxial Strength Tests (ASTM)
Sieve and Hydrometer (1Yrinch)
158
Unconfined Compression (wym sfressrsk&piao
$89
Dispersive Characteristics of Clay Soil (double hydrometer)
89
UU Test— Unconsolidated/Undrained (persfress)
168
Specific Gravity: Fine (passing #4)
89
Consolidated Undrained (CU,R) (parsbess)
347
Coarse (retained on #4)
84
Three Stage Triaxial Tests
608
Total Porosity — On Shelby tube sample — calculation only
137
Consolidation and Swell Tests (ASTM)
Total Porosity — On other sample — calculation only
105
Consolidation (wlone time deformation curve)
$194
Photograph of sample
11
Each Additional Time Deformation Curve
47
Shrinkage Limits (wax method)
126
Each additional loadlunload w/o Time Deformation Curve 42
Pinhole Dispersion
210
Expansion Index (El, ASTM D 4829 -03)
131
Sand Equivalent (SE, CTM 217)
89
Expansion Index (UBC 18-12)
165
Percent Passing #200 Sieve, wash sieve, only (ASTM D 1140)
58
Swell/Collapse Test (A) 10 normal loadfunloads wfo time curves
289
Single Load Swell /Collapse Test (B) seat toad, andinundate
105
Collapse Potential of Soils (ASTM D 5333 -03)
194
Soil Chemistry
Laboratory Permeablllty Tests
pH
$42
Permeability (Hydraulic Conductivity)
Electrical Resistivity — single point — as- received moisture
42
— Undisturbed driven tube sample
$194
Minimum Resistivity (minimum of 3 moisture points)
89
— Remolded specimen
236
pH and Minimum Resistivity
131
Triaxial Permeability (at one effective stress)
294
Sulfate Content— Gravimetric
68
- Each Additional Effective Stress
121
Sulfate Screen
32
- Hand Trimming for Horizontal K
58
Chloride Content
68
- Daily change for Long Tenn Tests (> 7 days)
47
Corrosion Suite: pH, chloride, minimum resistivity and su8ate(gravimebic)
221
Remolding of Test Specimens
58
Organic Matter Contend (ASTM D 2974)
63
Air Permeability (includes moisture & density)
100
Air Permeability (modified for soils)
173
Compaction (moisture and density curves)
Standard Proctor (ASTM D 698) Compaction - 4 points
Caltrans Tests (California Test Methods)
4 inch diameter mold
$182
R- Value, untreated soils (CTM 301, 3/2000)
$289
6 inch diameter mold
215
R- Value, lime or cement treated soils (s7% additive)
338
Modified Proctor (ASTM D 1557) - 4 points
Sampling Equipment Charges
4 inch diameter mold
193
Box of Sample Rings (28 samples per box)
$1251box
6 inch diameter mold
225
Daily Ring -Lined Drive Sampler Equipment Usage
37 1day
Check Point
79
Relative Density (0.1 pubic foot mold)
236
Al soil samples should be free of hazardous materials. Standard tum• around time
CalUans Wet Density Compaction Curve (CTM 216)
215
for test results is 10 working days. Samples will be stored for 3 mord s after which
California Bearing Ratio (CBR) — 3 points
557
they wil be discarded. Prior nofificallon Is required If samples need to be Stored fora
longer time. A monthy storage fee of $10 per bag and $5 per sleeve will be applied.
—1 point'
184
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949.250.1421 ■ Fax 949.250.1114 ■wwwleightoncanstddng.com
Task
Professional Construction Materials Engineering Services
Hourly Rate
6100
Project Management / Materials Inspection Manager
$105
7100
Principal Engineer
168
7101
Registered Civil Engineer
127
7102
Staff Engineer
99
7103
Administration / Secretarial Time
74
7104
Reports —Test Results
17 each
7105
Review of Files for Final Letter of Affidavit (min. 2 hours)
144
7106
Expert Witness, Consultation and Court Appearances (min. 4 hours)
277
7107
Submittal Review for Compliance with Project Plans and Specifications
144
Task
Special Inspectlon Services
Hourly Rate
6200
Special Inspection Concrete ICC
$68
6201
Special Inspection Post - Tension Concrete ICC
68
6202
Special Inspection Structural Steel/Welding & Bolting ICC
68
6203
Special Inspection Welding AWS /CWI
78
6204
Special Inspection Masonry ICC
68
6205
Special Inspection Masonry DSA
78
6207
Special Inspection Asphalt
68
6208
Special Inspection Fireproofing ICC
68
6211
Special Inspection Shotaete ICC
68
6212
Special Inspection Shotcrete DSA
78
6213
Special Inspection Epoxy Injection & Anchors
68
6216
Building Inspection ICC
68
6217
Fabrication Inspection (Local) AWS/CWI, ICC, Glulam
78
6218
Fabrication Inspection (Outside Local Area)
Quote
6219.
Inspector Verified Report (DSA -6)
78
Task
Technician Services
Hourly Rate
6230
Technician - Materials (ACI Tech/Rebar Tag & Sample)
$68
6232
Coring and Sizing (in house)
68
7120
Laboratory Technician
68
6233
PachometerSurvey - Technician
68
6234
Schmidt Hammer Survey - Technician
68
6235
Moisture Testing - Technician
68
6236
Grounding Rod Soil Resistance Test - Technician
Quote
6237
Pull -out Test on Embedded Bolts, Anchors and Dowels
65
6238
Earth Anchor Hold Down Test (4 Hour, Full Load Application with 5 minimum)
Quote
6239
Earth Anchor Hold Down Test (Prelude / Short Term, w /Full Load)
Quote
6240
Coring Concrete, Masonry or Asphalt in Field
Quote
6241
Sawing Concrete, Masonry or Asphalt in Field
Quote
6242
Pick -up and Delivery - Standard
84ltrip
6243
Technician Travel Time (>40 mile radius from Leighton Consulting laboratory)
71 /hour
Task
Eauipment Charoes -
Daily Rate
6300
Skidmore- Wilhelm Bolt Cell
$42
6301
Torque Wrench
16
6302
Air Meter
21
6303
Pachometer
53
6304
Schmitt Hammer -
32
6306
Vibrating Probe (Concrete)
42
6307
110V,50A Generator
125
X11
Task
Concrete Strength Characteristics
Method
Per Test
7200
Concrete Cylinders (64nch by 12 -inch) - Compression
ASTM C -39
$23
7201
Gunite /Shotcrete Cores (Lab Coring & Testing only)
ASTM C-42
56
7202
Lightweight Fill Concrete (3 -inch by 6 -inch)
ASTM C -495
36
7203
Compression, Concrete or Masonry Cores (testing only) 56 -inch diameter
ASTM C-42
36
7204
Splitting Tensile — 6 -inch by 12 -inch cylinder
ASTM C496
42
7205
Flexural Strength of Concrete (Simple Beam with V pt. Loading)
ASTM C -78
58
7206
Mix Design, Determination of Proportions
200
7207
Mix Design, Review of Existing
150
7208
Laboratory Trial Batch with Slump, Unit Weight & Air Content
ASTM C -192
473
7209
64nch by 12 -inch Cylinder, Make and Test (lab trial batch)
ASTM C -192
23
7210
3 -inch by 6 -inch Grout Prisms, Make and Test (lab trial batch)
ASTM C -192
23
7211
64nch by 64nch Flexural Beams, Make and Test (lab trial batch)
ASTM C -192
34
7213
Cylinder Molds, 6 -inch by 12 -inch, 2 -inch by 4 -inch when JoA used with testing
3
7214
Unit Weight of Hardened Light weight Concrete
ASTM C -567
34
7215
Rapid Cure Concrete Cylinders (Boil Method)
ASTM C-W
34
7216
Drying Shrinkage (Four Readings, up to 90 days, 3 bars)
ASTM C -157
263
7217
Modulus of Elasticity/Poisson's Ratio 3 -inch by 6-inch cores
ASTM C469
368
7374
Compressive Strength - Concrete Cylinder r
CTM 521
23
7376
Flexural Strength of Concrete (simple beam w/ center point loading) 1
CTM 523
84
Task
Aggregate Properties
Method
PerTes t
7240
Sieve Analysis of Fine and Coarse Aggregate
ASTM C -136
$135
7241
Sieve Analysis-Finer than #200 (Wash)
ASTM C -117
79
7242
LA Rattler-Smaller Coarse Aggregate <
ASTM C -131
163
7243
LA Rattler- Larger Coarse Aggregate >
ASTM C535
189
7244
Soundness Magnesium, Sodium
ASTM C-88
215
7245
Organic Impurities
ASTM C40
68
7246
Clay Lumps, Friable Particles
ASTM C -142
131
7370
Soil & Aggregate Preparation & Sieve (Fine & Coarse Aggregate) *'
CTM 201 & 202
263
7373
Grading & Specific Gravity Calculation '
CTM 105
79
7247
Durability Index
CTM 229
131
7248
Cleanness Value of Coarse Aggregate
CTM 227
105
Task
Masonry
Method
Per Test
7260
Mortar Cylinders (2 -inch by 4 -inch)
ASTM C -780
$23
7261
Mortar Cubes (2 -inch by 2 -inch)
ASTM C -109
23
7262
Grout Prisms (3 -inch by 6 -inch)
ASTM C -1019
23
7263
Compression, Concrete or Masonry Cores, s6 -inch diameter (Testing Only)
ASTM C42
34
7264
CMU Compression (3 required) to size 8-inch by 8 -inch by 164nch
ASTM C -140
45
7265
CMU Compression (3 required) greater than 8 -inch by 8 -inch by 16 -inch
ASTM C -140
50
7266
CMU Moisture Content, Absorption & Unit Weight (6 required)
ASTM C -140
84
7267
Masonry Efflorescence (5 required)
ASTM C-67
63
7268
CMU Linear Drying Shrinkage
ASTM C426
95
7269
CMU Grouted Prisms (compression test s 8 inch by 8 -inch by 16 -inch)
ASTM E-447
158
7280
CMU Grouted Prisms (compression test > 8 -inch by 8 -inch by 16 -inch)
ASTM E-447
210
7281
Masonry Core -Shear Title 24 (Test Only)
63
Task
Brick
Method
Per Test
7290
Compression (5 required)
ASTM C-67
$40
7291
Modulus of Rupture (5 required)
ASTM C-67
40
7292
Absorption, Soak (5 required)
ASTM C57
32
7293
Absorption, Boil (5 required)
ASTM C57
32
7294
Absorption, Saturation Coefficient (5 required)
ASTM C57
47
7295
Initial Rate of Absorption (5 required)
ASTM C57
40
7296
Efflorescence (5 required)
ASTM C57
53
7297
Efflorescence with Mortar (5 required)
ASTM C-67
63
PL
Task
SteelRelnforcement
Method
Per Test
7300
Tensile Test, Up to No. 10
ASTM A- 370
$42
7301
Tensile Test, No. 11 and over
ASTM A -370
89
7302
Bend Test, Up to No. 8
ASTM A -370
34
7303
Bend Test, No. 9 and over
ASTM A-370
50
Task
Structural Steel
Method
Per Test
7310
Tensile Strength, 5100,000 pounds axial load
ASTM A- 370
$42
7311
Tensile Strength, 100,000 to 200,000 pounds axial load
ASTM A -370
58
7312
Bend Test
.ASTM A-370
37
7313
Pipe Flattening Test
ASTM A-370
Quote
7314
Machining and Preparation of Samples
ASTM A-370
50
7315
Brinell & Rockwell Hardness Test
ASTM A -370
53
7316
Chemical Analysis, Carbon and Low Alloy Steel
Quote
Task
Prestressing
Method
Per Test
7320
Prestressing Wire
ASTM A-416
$158
7321
Sample Preparation (cutting)
50
7322
Prestressing Cable, 7 Wire (Breaking StrengthlModulus of Elasticity)
ASTM A-416
168
Task
Weld Procedure and Welder Qualifications
Unit Rates
6320
Welder CertificatlonlWeld Procedure Review (AWS /CWI)
$74/hour
7330
Weld Tensile Test
40 each
7331
Weld Bend Test
28 each
7332
Weld -Macro Etch
45 each
7333
Bolt Tensile Test
50 each
Task
Fireorooflna
Method
Per Test
7340
Unit Weight (Density)
UBC Std. 7-6
$53
7341
Cohesion/Adhesion
UBC Std. 7-6
62
Task
Asphalt Concrete. General Testing
Method
Per Test
7350
Extraction, Percent Asphalt and Gradation
ASTM D 2172/ C 136
$194
7351
Extraction & Percent Asphalt (only)
ASTM D 2172
152
7355
Extraction and Gradation Only
ASTM D 2172/ C 136
175
7352
Bulk Sp Grav — Molded Specimen or Cores
ASTM D -1188
53
7353
Maximum Density - Hveem
CTM 308
84
7354
Stabilometer Value
CTM 366
263
7357
Bituminous Mixture Preparation
CTM 304
79
7377
Moisture Content of Asphalt t
CTM 370
58
7378
Sampling Highway Materials/Products (Roadway Structural Sections) t
CTM 125
perhour Quote
7379
Extraction by Ignition Oven
CTM 382 (8/2003)
55
Rubberized Asphalt
add 25%
Task
Mix Design /Control
Method
Per Test
7360
Mix Design — Hveem Including Aggregate Tests per Design
ASTM D 15601CTM 366
Quote
7361
Mix Design — Marshall Including Aggregate Tests per Design
ASTM D 1559
Quote
7362
Field Mix — Hveem Stability per point
ASTM D 15601CTM 366
$158
7363
Field Mix - Marshall Stability per point
ASTM D 1559
158
Task
Moisture Vapor Emission Rate (MVER) Te
Method
Per Tes
6325
Moisture Test Kit (excludes labor to perform test)
ASTM E -1907
$57
Jag
Outside Services
Non - Destructive Testing (NDT) of Welds
ANSI
Quote
Radiographic Testing
Quote
*soil tmaterial *'soil & materials
51
REGULAR WORK HOURS:
First 8 hours between 6:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, except holidays.
TIME AND ONE HALF:
After 8 hours and up to 11 hours Monday through Friday and Saturdays.
DOUBLE TIME:
After 11 hours and Sundays.
TRIPLE TIME:
Holidays: New Years, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving and the day
after Thanksgiving, Christmas Day and Labor Day.
MINIMUM HOURLY
A. Special Inspector (Field Time Onlv)
CHARGES—
1. Cancellation of Inspections not canceled by 4:00 p.m. on preceding day ..................2
Hours
Inspectors & Technicians:
2. One -half working day or less ........................................................ ..............................4
Hours
3. Over one -half working day/or begins before noon and extends irdo afternoon ..........
8 Hours
B. General Inspector (Field Time Only)
1. One -half working day or less ........................................................ ..............................4
Hours
2.. Over one -half working day/or begins before noon and extends into afternoon ..........8
Hours
C. Technician — Field /Concrete
1. Cancellation of Inspections not canceled by 4:00 p.m. on preceding day ..................2
Hours
2. One -half working day or less ........................................................ ..............................4
Hours
3. Over one -half working day/or begins before noon and extends into afternoon ..........8
Hours
CYLINDER HOLDS: After all designated 28-day breaks for a given set meet specified compressive strength, all "hold"
cylinders will automatically be disposed of, unless specified in writing prior to the 28-day break.
OUTSIDE SERVICES: Outside services performed by others and direct costs expended on the dient's behalf are charged at
cost plus 20 %. These expenses include equipment rental, parking, subsistence, photographs, co-
insurance endorsement, etc.
REPORT CHARGES: Secretarial time will be charged at $70 per hour. A maximum of 6 copies will be issued for each report
FILE SEARCH & Minimum $70 will be charged for Secretarial Time.
REISSUE OF REPORT:
REPORTING: All reports contracted for by the dient will be considered confidential information and submitted directly
to him. We will require the authorization of the client prior to distribution to parties other than those
designated in Section 1701 of the Uniform Building Code or Title 24, Part 1, California Administrative
Code.
PAYMENT TERMS: Payment for services is due upon presentation. If not paid within 30 days of the invoice date, they will
be considered past due and a carrying charge of 1 -112% per month (or the maximum rate allowed by
law) will be added to the unpaid balance, until paid in full. Any Attorney's fees or other costs incurred in
collecting any delinquent accounts will be added to the amounts due and shall be paid by the party
invoiced.
COMPLETION: Inspector will remain on job until discharged by designated competent authority.
CANCELLATION: No Charge if made before 4:00 p.m. of the preceding work day. See Minimum Charge.
PARKING: When not furnished for Inspector, parking will be charged at cost plus 20 %.
SUBSISTENCE: On remote jobs, subsistence, when not furnished for Inspector, will be charged at cost plus 20 %.
INSURANCE: We carry worker's compensation, general, auto and professional liability insurance. Additional cost of
any special insurance required by the client, including increased policy .limits, adding additional insured
parties, and waivers of subrogation will be billed at cost plus 20 percent.
LICENSES & PERMITS: The additional cost of any special licenses or permits for a project will be billed at cost plus 20 percent.
PREVAILING WAGE: The hourly rates provided are in compliance with prevailing wage requirements. As the rates for
California Prevailing Wage increase, our hourly rates will increase accordingly.
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Geotecbnical Engineering and Geologic Studies Capabilities
Client References
City of Newport Beach, Department of Public Works
3300 Newport Boulevard, City Hall, Building C, Newport Beach, CA 92663
Dave Webb 949 -644 -3328
Michael Sinacori 949 -644 -3342
City of Irvine
1 Civic Center Plaza, Irvine, CA 92623
Michael Aminian 949 - 726 -8095
City of Mission Viejo
200 Civic Center, Mission Viejo, CA 92691
Rick Schlesinger 949 -470 -3079
City of San Clemente
100 Avenida Presidio, San Clemente, CA 92672
Bill Cameron 949- 361 -6120
Leighton Consulting, Inc. p j 35
City of Newport Beach NO. BA- 08BA -076
BUDGET AMENDMENT
2007 -08 AMOUNT: Szs,000.00
EFFECT ON BUDGETARY FUND BALANCE:
Increase Revenue Estimates Increase in Budgetary Fund Balance
X Increase Expenditure Appropriations AND �X Decrease in Budgetary Fund Balance
Transfer Budget Appropriations No effect on Budgetary Fund Balance
SOURCE:
from existing budget appropriations
from additional estimated revenues
HX from unappropriated fund balance
EXPLANATION:
This budget amendment is requested to provide for the following:
To increase expenditure appropriations from unappropriated General Fund fund balance to approve a professional services
agreement with Leighton Consulting for geotechnical consulting services for the Local Coastal Program (LCP).
ACCOUNTING ENTRY:
BUDGETARY FUND BALANCE
Fund Account Description
010 3605 General Fund - Fund Balance
REVENUE ESTIMATES (3601)
Fund /Division Account
EXPENDITURE APPROPRIATIONS (3603)
Division
Number
Account
Number
Division
Number
Account
Number
Division
Number
Account
Number
Division
Number
Account
Number
Signed:
Signed:
Description
Description
2710 Planning - Administration
8294 LCP Certification
r.
Approval: Administrative Services Director
Administrative Approval: City Manager
Amount
Debit Credit
$25,000.00
$25,000.00
3 • 2/-O Y
Date
Date
Signed:
City Council Approval: City Clerk Date