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ARPROVAL OF SOIL I P+lVE.ST I GAT I ON AND RECC~h1MENDA"C' I CIPJ
SE.f2VICES EC)R T!-~E F'fiOF'OSED I'.ERR COUNTY ANIh1AL SHELTER
On this the 13th day of f=ebrc_car^y 1y55, +_cpan mati.an made by
Commissioner Lacljey, seconded by Commissioner !-~oleliamp, the
Coc_cr^t unanimoc_csly approved by a vote of 4-0-Qi, to appr^ave the
soil investigation to he lane by Drash Fcac~ht Cans>~-clting
Engineer as per^ prapasal and a~_cthori~c~ the County 3~.~dge to
sign said pr^apasal.
COMMISSIONERS' COURT AGENDA REQUEST
PLEASE FURNISH ONE ORIGINAL AND FIVE COPIES OF THIS REQUEST AND DOCUMENTS
TO BE REVIEWED BY THE COURT.
MADE BY: T.H. "Butch" Lackey OFFICE: Commissioners' Court
MEETING DATE: Februa 13 1995 TIlVIE PREFERRED:
SUBJECT: (PLEASE BE SPECIFIC) Consider and discuss Soils Investigation and
recommendation services for the proposed Kerr County Animal shelter
EXECUTIVE SESSION REQUESTED: (PLEASE STATE REASON)
ESTIMATED LENGTH OF PRESENTATION:
IF PERSONNEL MATTER -NAME OF EMPLOYEE:
NAME OF PERSON ADDRESSING THE COURT: Mike Walker/Commissioner Pct. #3
Time for submitting this request for Court to assure that the matter is posted in accordance with Title 5,
Chapter 551 and 552, Government Code, is as follows:
Meeting scheduled for Mondays: 5:00 P.M. previous Tuesday.
THIS REQUEST RECEIVED BY:
THIS REQUEST RECEIVED ON:

All Agenda Requests will be screened by the County Judge's Office to determine if adequate information has
been prepared for the Court's formal consideration and action at time of Court Meetings. Your cooperation will
be appreciated and contribute towards you request being addressed at the earliest opportunity CPP a ~pnda
Request Rules Adopted by Commissioners' Court.
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C~~:~:13NS~JLTING ENGINEERS, INC.
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February 3, 1995
City of Kerrville
Mr. Michael Walker
Michael Walker Architect
1303 Vesper
Kerrville, Texas 78028
Dear Mr. Walker:
PROPOSAL
Geotechnical Engineering Services
Animal Shelter Facility
Kerrville, Texas
DFCE Proposal N° PG95.136
As a follow up to our conversation with Mr. Michael Walker, Drash • Focht Consulting
Engineers, Inc. (DFCE) is pleased to submit this proposal to provide geotechnical engineering
services for this project. We are presenting this proposal to confirm our understanding of the
services to be performed for this project, to obtain written authorization to provide these
services, and to present the estimated cost to provide these services. The following sections
outline our understanding of the project and a description of the tasks to be performed.
SCOPE OF SERVICES
The purposes of this study are to develop geotechnical engineering recommendations and
guidelines for use in preparing appropriate design and related construction documents for this
project. Our geotechnical engineering study will involve three phases of work: 1) Field, 2)
Laboratory, and 3) Engineering. Unless stated otherwise in this proposal, we will provide the
necessary personnel, equipment, and materials to complete the requirements of this geotechnical
engineering study. Our plan for performing each major work category is outlined in the
following sections.
Field Services
Field services are planned to consist of drilling four (4) borings at the project site. Two (2) of
the borings will be drilled to depths of 15 feet and will be located within the limits of the
proposed building. The remaining two (2) borings will be drilled to depths of five (5) feet and
will be located in the parking area. The drilling depths will be based on topographic conditions
at the time of our drilling operations.
The location of the borings will be established in the field by Mr. Michael Walker and our field
personnel. The boring locations will be referenced to available reference points on/or adjacent
to the site, by measuring distances and estimating right angles.
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Drilling and sampling will generally be performed in accordance with applicable standards of
the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM). Thin-walled tube samples (ASTM
D1587) will generally be obtained when clayey (cohesive) soils are encountered. If granular
(cohesionless) soils such as sands, gravels, and silts are present during drilling, or good quality
thin-walled tube samples cannot be recovered, split-barrel samples (ASTM D1586) will be
obtained.
All samples will be extruded or removed from the sample apparatus during drilling operations.
One of our geologists or engineering technicians will conduct various field tests on the recovered
samples, classify the samples, and record the appropriate data on a Log of Boring. The samples
will be appropriately packaged to minimize loss of their natural moisture content and to reduce
the possibility of their being damaged during shipment to our laboratory.
Following completion of drilling, sampling, and groundwater monitoring operations, all
boreholes will be backfilled with soil cuttings from the completed borings. If there is not
enough soil cuttings available, clean sand will be used to backfill the completed boreholes.
This proposal does not include activities and corresponding costs that may be associated with
gaining access to the site or boring locations. These activities may include:
• Meeting with appropriate entities to locate buried utilities;
• Meeting with appropriate landowners or agents to obtain permits or authorization
to access areas where the borings are to be drilled;
• Providing a dozer or similar equipment to regrade the site to gain access to the boring
locations;
• Regrading the site or portions of the site after drilling activities are completed; and
• Providing a dozer or similar equipment to clear areas of heavy vegetation and
debris to gain access to the boring locations.
We will notify you should these services become necessary for us to complete our field
exploration activities. We can arrange to provide for these services as part of our project scope
should you authorize us to do so.
Laboratory Testing Services
A member of our professional staff will review the project requirements and will assign a
laboratory testing program after first visually classifying representative portions of each sample
recovered. The testing program will include tests to aid in soil classification and evaluation of
strength, compressibility and shrink/swell parameters. All tests will be performed in accordance
with applicable ASTM standards.
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CONSULTING ENGINEERS, INC.
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Engineering Services
Engineering analyses will be conducted after reviewing the results of both the field and
laboratory phases of our study. The findings and conclusions derived from our analyses will be
presented in a written engineering report which will be prepared by our engineers, who
specialize in geotechnical engineering and are familiar with the local conditions. The report will
include a boring location plan, logs of borings, subsurface profiles, results of the laboratory
testing program, and a description of the soil and groundwater conditions encountered. The
report will provide engineering recommendations for:
• Soil parameters that may be used in designing a monolithic slab and grade beam
foundation system;
• General site preparation;
• Preparation of subgrade and fill areas; and
• Pavements.
Our report will provide general comments and applicable recommendations regarding
construction methods, sequences, and potential difficulties that may arise during overall
construction as it relates to the soil and foundation aspects of this project. This information may
serve to guide foundation selection and design and assist in the preparation of specifications for
the project.
Construction Monitoring Services
If we are selected as the geotechnical engineer of record for this project, our engineering
assignment should also include observation and testing of the earthwork activities and monitoring
of the foundation installation. This proposal does not include the scope of work or cost estimate
that will be required for these services. Prior to construction, we should be contacted to provide
a scope of work and estimate of fees.
ESTIMATED COST
The total cost for the study is estimated to be $1,784.00. We will not exceed this figure without
your prior approval. A detailed breakdown of the work phases is as follows:
Field Services $600.00
Laboratory Testing Services $274.00
Engineering Services $910.00
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CONSULTING ENGINEERS, INC.
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SCHEDULE
Based on our current work load, we estimate that this geotechnical engineering study will take
two (2) to three (3) weeks to complete, beginning on the day that we start drilling operations.
We anticipate that drilling operations can begin within three (3) work days following
authorization to proceed, site and weather conditions permitting. The field operations are
expected to take one (1) day to complete.
If information is needed prior to submittal of our engineering report, we can provide a progress
report regarding our findings and recommendations generally within seven (7) work days after
completion of the drilling program.
APPROVAL
A duplicate original of this proposal is attached. Your signature and return of this duplicate will
signify your acceptance of the terms and conditions described in this document. A single invoice
for these services will be issued with the final report and will be due upon receipt. If you have
any questions regarding this proposal, please feel free to contact me or John A. Focht, III, P.E.
We appreciate your consideration of Drash • Focht Consulting Engineers, Inc. for this project
and look forward to the opportunity of working with you.
Very Truly Yours,
Drash • Focht Consulting Engineers, Inc.
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Chester J. Drash, Jr., P.E.
President
Accepted By:
Printed Name:
Title:
Date:
CJD/dmc - PG95.136
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DRASH ~ FOCHT
CONSULTING ENGINEERS, INC.