Order No. 25319
P.pproval to hire brash
Consulting ~gineers, Inc.
to perform subgrade testing of the
Courthouse Renovations Plan
Phase III
May 11, 1998
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ORDER NO. 25319
APPROVAL TO HIRE DRASH CONSULTING ENGINEERS, INC.
TO PERFORM SUHGRADE TESTING OF THE COURTHOUSE
RENOVATIONS PLRN PHRSE III
On this day the 11th day of May, 1998 upon motion made by
Judge Denson, seconded by Commissioner Oehler, the Court
unanimously approved by a vote of 4-0-0, to hire Drash
Consulting Engineers, Inc. to perform subgrade testing of the
Courthouse Renovations Plan Phase III.

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May-02-98 05: 19P Michael Walker, Architect 830 895 3297 P.O1
C'OMMISCIONRR.C' COIIRT AGEND~REO T .ST
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MADE BY: MIKE WALKER, ARCHITECT
btEETING DATE: May 11, 1998
OFFICE: ARCHITECT FOR COUNTY PROJECTS
SUBJECT: (PLEASE BE SPECIFIC}
TIME PREFERRED: 11:50 A.M.+/-
For Phase 3 -Consider proposals for geotxhnical consulting services for subgrade testing from Dash
Consulting Engineers, Inc., and Arias & Kezar Engineering & Testing, [nc, both of San Antonio. Full,
multiple copy back-up data will be submitted by May 6, Noon, or sooner if delivered. Four test holes in the
Lower Level Parking Area for the added future wall are amicipated, unless questionable conditions are
encountered.
EXECUTIVE SESSION REQUESTED: (PLEASE STATE REASON}
ESTIMATED LENGTH OF PRESENTATION: 5 minutes
IF PERSONNEL MATTER -NAME OF EMPLOYEE:
NAytE OF PERSON ADDRESSING THE COURT: Mike Walker
Time far subtnittiag this request for Court to assure that the matter is posted in accordance with Tiile
5, L'l:apter 551 and 552, Government Code, is as follows:
Meeting scheduled for Mondays: 5:00 P.M, previous Monday
THIS REQUEST RECETVED BY:
THIS REQUEST RECEIVED ON:

All Agenda Requests wii) be stxeeacd by the County Judge's Office to determine if adequate information has
been prepared for the Court's formal constderailoa and action at time of Court Meetings. Your coopcratioa
will be appreciated and contn'bute towards you request being addressed at the earliest opportunity- See
Agenda Request Rules Adopted by Commissioners' Court.
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Geotechnical • Construction Materials Testing
Environmental • Forensic
Kerr County Commissioners Court
700 Main Street
Kemille, Texas 78028
Dear County Judge and Commissioners:
Apri128, 1998
PROPOSAL
Geotechnical Engineering Services
Kerrville Courthouse Renovation
Kenville, Texas
DCE Proposal N° GI981100
Drash Consulting Engineers, Inc. (DCE) is pleased to submit this revised proposal to provide
geotechnical engineering services for this project. We aze 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 provide a
description of the tasks to be performed.
PROJECT INFORMATION
Kerr County is planning to renovate the existing Kemille Courthouse located at 700 Main
Street in Kerrville, Texas. Plans aze to enclose the existing building with a new exterior wall,
i.e., construct a shell around the structure.
The new exterior wall will be a concrete masonry unit (CMiJ) block wall with a brick facing.
The CMU wall is to be supported on a perimeter grade beam that will be supported by drilled
piers. We understand that the existing structure is supported on drilled, undereamed piers
bearing about 18 to 20 feet below existing grade.
The renovation will also include an elevator. The elevator will be constructed outside of the
existing structure. To allow access from the elevator to the basement level of the existing
structure, a small tunnel will be constructed.
4926 Research Drive • San Antonio. Texas 78240
P.O 8ox 781208 • San Antonio, texas 78278-1208
C21 O) 641-2112 • (e00) 332-1728 • Fax' (21 O) 641-2124
Internet Address: dce@txdirect.net
Son Antonio • Rio Grantle /alley

SCOPE OF SERVICES
The purposes of this study aze 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
necessazy 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 aze planned to consist of drilling four (4) borings azound the building to depths of
about 30 feet below existing grade. A boring will be situated at approximately each of the
corners of the building and as close as practical to the structure. Subsurface conditions may
vary due to site geology. If subsurface soiUrock conditions are similar in each boring, no
additional borings are planned. Should the subsurface conditions vary between borings,
we intend to drill additional borings adjacent to the structure to delineate the transition
zone. If additional borings aze necessary, we will notify the Project Architect and County's
representative at that time. The boring depths will be based on topographic conditions at the
time of our drilling operations.
We have been provided a sketch of the project. Prior to drilling operations, we will need a
scaled drawing that depicts the tentative layout of the planned facilities. The location of the
borings will be established using this tentative project layout by our field personnel upon
arrival at the site. The boring layout will be approximate. Our field personnel will locate the
borings by measuring distances and estimating right angles from available reference points on
or adjacent to the site.
Drilling and sampling will generally be performed in accordance with applicable standazds of
the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM). Thin-walled tube samples (ASTM
D1587) will generally be obtained when clayey (cohesive) soils aze encountered. If granulaz
(cohesionless) soils such as sands, gravels, and silts aze present during drilling, or good quality
thin-walled tube samples cannot be recovered, split-barrel samples (ASTM D1586) will be
obtained. If rock is encountered, the borings will be advanced ten (10) feet into the stratum or
to auger refusal, whichever occurs first, and terminated; samples will be recovered using asplit-
barrel saznpler (ASTM D 1586). In no instance will the borings be less than 20 feet, however.
All samples will be extruded or removed from the sample appazatus 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.
It is not possible to predict what subsurface conditions will be at the site. Depending on
subsurface conditions encountered, it may be necessary to grout the completed boreholes. If
grouting is necessary, an additional fee will be chazged. If grouting is not required, the
boreholes will be backfilled using the soil cuttings form the borings. If there is not enough soil
cuttings available, clean sand will be used to backfill the completed boreholes.
~~ Drash Proposal N° G1981109
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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 County agents to obtain permits or authorization to
egress areas where the borings aze to be drilled;
Regrading the site or portions of the site after drilling activities aze completed.
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 pazameters. All tests will be performed in
accordance with applicable ASTM standazds.
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 ptepazed by our engineers, who
specialize in geotechnical engineering and aze familiaz 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 the pier foundation for the planned
structure;
• General site prepazation; and
• General comments and applicable recommendations regazding construction
methods, sequences, and potential difficulties that may arise during overall
construction as it relates to the soil and foundation aspects of this project.
Construction Monitoring Services
If we aze selected as the geotechnical engineer of record for this project, our engineering
assignment will also include observation and testing of the earthwork activities and monitoring
of the foundation installation. This proposal does not include the cope of work or cost estimate
that will be required for these services. Prior to construction, we should be contacted provide a
scope of work and estimate of fees.
brash Proposal N° G1981109
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ESTIMATED COST
The total cost for the study is estimated to be $3,980.00. A detailed breakdown of the work
phases is as follows.
Concrete Coring ........................
Field Services ...........................
Laboratory Testing Services...
Engineering Services ..............
.................................. $200.00
............................... $1,845.00
.................................. $680.00
...............................$1,255.00
Note: Each additional boring will be $940.00 which includes drilling, laboratory testing
and analysis.
Our cost estimate is based on the following:
• scope of services presented herein;
• the site is accessible to rubber tired, truck mounted drilling equipment; and
• right-of--entry to conduct the subsurface exploration is granted.
We will not exceed the above estimated total without your prior approval.
INDEMNIFICATION AND LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
Drash Consulting Engineers, Inc. (DCE) agrees to indennfy and hold Kerr County ("Client")
harmless from any damage, liability or cost to the extent caused by DCE's negligent acts, errors
or omissions in the performance of professional services under this agreement and anyone for
whom DCE is legally liable.
Client agrees to indemnify and hold DCE harmless from any damage, liability or costs to the
extent caused by Client's negligent acts, errors or omissions and anyone for who Client is
legally liable and arising from the project that is the subject of this agreement.
In recognition of the fee that DCE will receive for this project relative to the overall economic
value of the project, the Client agrees to limit DCE's project risk such that DCE's total
aggregate liability for any claims, losses, expenses, damages or claim expense from any cause
or causes shall not exceed our fee for this project.
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 five (5) work days following
authorization to proceed, site and weather conditions permitting. The field operations aze
expected to take two (2) days to complete.
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If information is needed prior to submittal of our engineering report, we can provide a progress
report regazding our findings and recommendations generally within five (5) work days after
completion of the drilling program.
APPROVAL
A duplicate original of this proposal is attached. Please return these duplicates with your
signature if you accept the terms and conditions described in this document. One of our
officers will execute the contract and return a copy for your file. A single invoice for these
services will be issued with the final report and will be due upon receipt. If you have any
questions regazding this proposal, please feel free to contact me or Chuck A. Gregory, P.E.
We appreciate your consideration of Drash Consulting Engineers, Inc. for this project and look
forwazd to the opportunity of working with you.
Very Truly Yours,
Drash Consulting Engineers, Inc.
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Ches .Drash, Jr., P.E.
Executive Vice President
Executed this ~ ~ day of Mav. 19~ between the
following: 6
Drash Consulting Engineers, Inc. C
Jill M. Drash (ciien mp y Name)
President
(Signature)
(Typed or Printed Name)
C1D/slf-G 1981109
cc: Cutris Wunderlich, P.E.
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BZLLZE G. MEEKER
COUNTY CLERK. KERB COUNTY
700 MAIN STREET, ROOM 122
~~yp,LE, 7'g)(AS 78028-5389
7E:.. (t70}792.2255
FAX (QO}792-2271
nay 12, 1998
Drash Consulting Engineers, Inc.
4926 Research Drive
San Antonio, Texas 78240
Dear Drash Consulting Engineers:
Please find enclosed the duplicate original proposal submitted to Kerr
County by your office. It ras approved the 11th day of Kay, 1998 by
Commissioners' Court Order Mo. 25319. Please return one of the
duplicate originals to our office addressed to:
Billie G. Meeker,
Kerr County Clerk
700 Main. Room 122
Kerrville, Texas 78028
If you have any questions concerning this matter, please feel free to
contact our office.
Sincerely Yours,
Billie G. Meeker
Kerr County Clerk
Kerr County Texas~~~~~_ ~_~~_~_~~_ ~~~ ..........~~~~~
By : ~`~JCeputy
Tammra R. Marquart
Bri/tm
enclosures
y~z Drash Consulting Engineers, Inc.
Geotechnical • Construction Materials Testing
Environmentol • Forensic
Kerr County Commissioners Court
700 Main Street
Kerrville, Texas 78028
Dear County Judge and Commissioners:
Apri128, 1998
PROPOSAL
Geotechnical Engineering Services
Kerrville Courthouse Renovation
Kerrville, Texas
DCE Proposal N4 G1981100
Drash Consulting Engineers, Inc. (DCE) is pleased to submit this revised 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 provide a
description of the tasks to be performed.
PROJECT INFORMATION
Kerr County is planning to renovate the existing Kemille Courthouse located at 700 Main
Street in Kerrville, Texas. Plans aze to enclose the existing building with a new exterior wall,
i.e., construct a shell azound the structure.
The new exterior wall will be a concrete masonry unit (CMU) block wall with a brick facing.
The CMU wall is to be supported on a perimeter grade beam that will be supported by drilled
piers. We understand that the existing structure is supported on drilled, underreamed piers
beazing about 18 to 20 feet below existing grade.
The renovation will also include an elevator. The elevator will be constructed outside of the
existing structure. To allow access from the elevator to the basement level of the existing
structure, a small tunnel will be constructed.
4925 RNcaurch Dnve • '~,~n Antonio Iexu3 '924 i
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!2I Ol 641 21 12 • C800) 332 i 728 • Fox ; 21 U) 6~ 1-1 l 24
Internet Address: dcei~ixrilrecLnet
San Mtnnio Rio ~ron[]e VnliPy
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: I) 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 around the building to depths of
about 30 feet below existing grade. A boring will be situated at approximately each of the
corners of the building and as close as practical to the structure. Subsurface conditions may
vary due to site geology. If subsurface soil rock conditions are similar in each boring, no
additional borings are planned. Should the subsurface conditions vary between borings,
we intend to drill additional borings adjacent to the structure to delineate the transition
zone. If additional borings aze necessary, we will notify the Project Architect and County's
representative at that time. The boring depths will be based on topographic conditions at the
time of our drilling operations.
We have been provided a sketch of the project. Prior to drilling operations, we will need a
scaled drawing that depicts the tentative layout of the planned facilities. The location of the
borings will be established using this tentative project layout by our field personnel upon
arrival at the site. The boring layout will be approximate. Our field personnel will locate the
borings by measuring distances and estimating right angles from available reference points on
or adjacent to the site.
Drilling and sampling will generally be performed in accordance with applicable standazds 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. If rock is encountered, the borings will be advanced ten (10) feet into the stratum or
to auger refusal, whichever occurs first, and terminated; samples will be recovered using asplit-
barrel sampler (ASTM D 1586). In no instance will the borings be less than 20 feet, however.
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.
[t is not possible to predict what subsurface conditions will be at the site. Depending on
subsurface conditions encountered, it may be necessary to grout the completed boreholes. [f
grouting is necessary, an additional fee will be charged. If grouting is not required, the
boreholes will be backfilled using the soil cuttings form the borings. If there is not enough soil
cuttings available, clean sand will be used to backfill the completed boreholes.
~~ Dr~sh Proposal N° G1981109
~nsuliio._~ Page 2 of 5
~~~ Biglnerar5. In.
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 County agents to obtain permits or authorization to
egress areas where the borings are to be drilled;
• Regrading the site or portions of the site after drilling activities are completed.
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 pazameters. All tests will be performed in
accordance with applicable ASTM standazds.
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 prepazed by our engineers, who
specialize in geotechnical engineering and are familiaz 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 the pier foundation for the planned
structure;
• General site preparation; and
• General comments and applicable recommendations regarding construction
methods, sequences, and potential difficulties that may azise during overall
construction as it relates to the soil and foundation aspects of this project.
Construction Monitoring Services
If we are selected as the geotechnical engineer of record for this project, our engineering
assignment will also include observation and testing of the earthwork activities and monitoring
of the foundation installation. This proposal does not include the cope of work or cost estimate
that will be required for these services. Prior to construction, we should be contacted provide a
scope of work and estimate of fees.
n« ash Proposal N° C19Sll09
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ESTIMATED COST
The total cost for the study is estimated to be $3,980.00. A detailed breakdown of the work
phases is as follows.
Concrete Coring ............................................................................................ $200.00
Field Services ............................................................................................ $1,845.00
Laboratory Testing Services .........................................................................$680.00
Engineering Services .................................................................................$1,255.00
Note: Each additional boring will be $940.00 which includes drilling, laboratory testing
and analysis.
Our cost estimate is based on the following:
• scope of services presented herein;
• the site is accessible to rubber tired, truck mounted drilling equipment; and
• right-of--entry to conduct the subsurface exploration is granted.
We will not exceed the above estimated total without your prior approval.
INDEMNIFICATION AND LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
Drash Consulting Engineers, Inc. (DCE) agrees to indemnify and hold Kerr County ("Client")
harmless from any damage, liability or cost to the extent caused by DCE's negligent acts, errors
or omissions in the performance of professional services under this agreement and anyone for
whom DCE is legally liable.
Client agrees to indemnify and hold DCE harmless from any damage, liability or costs to the
extent caused by Client's negligent acts, errors or omissions and anyone for who Client is
legally liable and arising from the project that is [he subject of this agreement.
In recognition of the fee that DCE will receive for this project relative to the overall economic
value of the project, the Client agrees to limit DCE's project risk such that DCE's total
aggregate liability for any claims, losses, expenses, damages or claim expense from any cause
or causes shall not exceed our fee for this project.
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 five (5) work days following
authorization to proceed, site and weather conditions permitting. The field operations are
expected to take two (2) days to complete.
~~~ Drash Proposal N4 G 1981109
~~ Cansultln9 Page 4 of 5
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If information is needed prior to submittal of our engineering report, we can provide a progress
report regarding our findings and recommendations generally within five (5) work days afrer
completion of the drilling program.
APPROVAL
A duplicate original of this proposal is attached. Please return these duplicates with your
signature if you accept the terms and conditions described in this document. One of our
officers will execute the contract and return a copy for your file. 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 Chuck A. Gregory, P.E.
We appreciate your consideration of Drash Consulting Engineers, Inc. for this project and look
forwazd to the opportunity of working with you.
Very Truly Yours,
Drash Consulting Engineers, Inc.
~~ ^~~-C
Ches .Drash, Jr., P.E.
Executive Vice President
Executed this 11D' day of May
following:
Drash Consulting Engineers, Inc.
Jill M. Drash
President
CJ D/slf-G 1981109
cc: Cutris Wunderlich, P.E.
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Client
19 98 between the
Kerr C~Lnty Judge
(Title)
Proposal N° C 1981109
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