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HomeMy WebLinkAbout064189 - Construction-Related - Contract - Alliance Geotechnical Group, Inc.City of Fort Worth, Texas Bob Bolen Classroom Project Standard Agreement for Professional Services 105455 Revision Date: March 8, 2024 Page 1 of 8 CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS STANDARD AGREEMENT FOR GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES This agreement (“Agreement”) is between the City of Fort Worth, a Texas home-rule municipality ("City"), and Alliance Geotechnical Group authorized to do business in Texas (“Consultant”), for a project generally described as:Bob Bolen Classroom (“Project”) – Project No. 105455. Article I Scope of Services (1) Consultant hereby agrees to perform professional services as set forth in this Agreement and the Scope of Services, attached hereto as Attachment “A” (“Services”). These Services shall be performed in connection with the Project. (2) Additional services, if any, will be memorialized by an amendment to this Agreement. (3) All reports, whether partial or complete, prepared under this Agreement, including any original drawings or documents, whether furnished by City, its officers, agents, employees, consultants, or contractors, or prepared by Consultant, shall be or become the property of City, and shall be furnished to the City, prior to or at the time such services are completed, or upon termination or expiration of Agreement. Article II Compensation Consultant shall be compensated an amount up to $11,265.00 (“Contract Amount”) in accordance with the Proposal shown in Attachment “A”. Payment shall be considered full compensation for all labor (including all benefits, overhead and markups), materials, supplies, and equipment necessary to complete the Services. Consultant shall provide monthly invoices to City. Payments for services rendered shall be made in accordance with the Texas Prompt Payment Act (Texas Government Code Ch. 2251). Acceptance by Consultant of said payment shall release City from all claims or liabilities under this Agreement for anything related to, performed, or furnished in connection with the Services for which payment is made, including any act or omission of City in connection with such Services. Article III Term Time is of the essence. The term of this Agreement shall commence on the Effective Date and shall continue until the expiration of the funds or completion of the subject matter pursuant to the City of Fort Worth, Texas Bob Bolen Classroom Project Standard Agreement for Professional Services 105455 Revision Date: March 8, 2024 Page 2 of 8 schedule, whichever occurs first, unless terminated in accordance with the terms of this Agreement. Unless specifically otherwise amended, the original term shall not exceed five years from the original effective date. Article IV Independent Contractor Consultant shall operate hereunder as an independent contractor and not as an officer, agent, servant, or employee of City. Consultant shall have exclusive control of and the exclusive right to control the details of the work to be performed hereunder and of all persons performing same, and shall be solely responsible for the acts and omissions of its officers, agents, employees, contractors and subcontractors. The doctrine of respondeat superior shall not apply as between City and Consultant, its officers, agents, employees, contractors, and subcontractors, and nothing herein shall be construed as creating a partnership or joint venture between City and Consultant. Article V Professional Competence Work performed by Consultant shall comply in all aspects with all applicable local, state and federal laws and with all applicable, standards, codes, rules and/or regulations promulgated by local, state and national boards, bureaus and agencies. Approval to proceed by City of Consultant’s work or work product shall not constitute or be deemed to be a release of the responsibility and liability of Consultant or its officers, agents, employees, contractors and subcontractors for the accuracy and competency of its performance of the Services. Article VI Indemnification CONSULTANT, AT NO COST TO THE CITY, AGREES TO INDEMNIFY AND HOLD CITY, ITS OFFICERS, AGENTS, SERVANTS AND EMPLOYEES, HARMLESS AGAINST ANY AND ALL CLAIMS, LAWSUITS, ACTIONS, COSTS AND EXPENSES OF ANY KIND, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THOSE FOR PROPERTY DAMAGE OR LOSS (INCLUDING ALLEGED DAMAGE OR LOSS TO CONSULTANT’S BUSINESS AND ANY RESULTING LOST PROFITS) AND/OR PERSONAL INJURY, INCLUDING DEATH, THAT MAY RELATE TO, ARISE OUT OF OR BE OCCASIONED BY CONSULTANT’S BREACH OF (i) ANY OF THE TERMS OR PROVISIONS OF THIS AGREEMENT OR (ii) ANY NEGLIGENT ACT OR OMISSION OR INTENTIONAL MISCONDUCT OF CONSULTANT, ITS OFFICERS, AGENTS, ASSOCIATES, EMPLOYEES, CONTRACTORS (OTHER THAN THE CITY) OR SUBCONTRACTORS RELATED TO THE PERFORMANCE OR NON- PERFORMANCE OF THIS AGREEMENT. THIS SECTION SHALL SURVIVE ANY TERMINATION OR EXPIRATION OF THIS AGREEMENT. City of Fort Worth, Texas Bob Bolen Classroom Project Standard Agreement for Professional Services 105455 Revision Date: March 8, 2024 Page 3 of 8 Article VII Insurance Consultant shall not commence work under this Agreement until it has obtained all insurance required under Attachment F and City has approved such insurance. Article VIII Force Majeure City and Consultant shall exercise their best efforts to meet their respective duties and obligations as set forth in this Agreement, but shall not be held liable for any delay or omission in performance due to force majeure or other causes beyond their reasonable control, including, but not limited to: acts of the public enemy, fires, strikes, lockouts, natural disasters, epidemics/pandemics, wars, riots, material or labor restrictions by any governmental authority and/or any other similar causes. Article IX Transfer or Assignment Consultant, its lawful successors and assigns, shall not assign, sublet or transfer any interest in this Agreement without prior written consent of City. Article X Termination of Contract (1) City may terminate this Agreement for convenience by providing written notice to Consultant at least 30-days prior to the date of termination, unless Consultant agrees in writing to an earlier termination date. (2) Either City or Consultant may terminate this Agreement for cause if either party fails to substantially perform, through no fault of the other and the nonperforming party does not commence correction of such nonperformance within 5 days after receipt of written notice or thereafter fails to diligently pursue the correction to completion. (3) If City chooses to terminate this Agreement, upon receipt of notice of termination by Consultant, Consultant shall discontinue Services on the date such termination is effective. City shall compensate Consultant for such services rendered based upon Article II of this Agreement and in accordance with Exhibit “B”. Article XI Right to Audit (1) Consultant agrees that City shall, until the expiration of three (3) years after final payment under Agreement, have access to and the right to examine any directly pertinent books, documents, papers and records of Consultant involving transactions relating to Agreement. Consultant agrees that City shall have access during normal working hours City of Fort Worth, Texas Bob Bolen Classroom Project Standard Agreement for Professional Services 105455 Revision Date: March 8, 2024 Page 4 of 8 to all necessary facilities and shall be provided adequate and appropriate workspace in order to conduct audits in compliance with the provisions of this section. City shall give Consultant reasonable advance notice of intended audits. (2) Consultant further agrees to include in all its subcontracts hereunder, a provision to the effect that the subcontractor agrees that City shall, until the expiration of three (3) years after final payment under the subcontract, have access to and the right to examine any directly pertinent books, documents, papers and records of such subcontractor(s), involving transactions to the subcontract, and further, that City shall have access during normal working hours to all subcontractor facilities, and shall be provided adequate and appropriate work space in order to conduct audits in compliance with the provisions of this article. City shall give Consultant and any subcontractor reasonable advance notice of intended audit. (3) Consultant and subcontractor(s) agree to photocopy such documents as may be requested by City. City agrees to reimburse Consultant for the cost of copies at the rate published in the Texas Administrative Code in effect as of the time copying is performed. Article XII Business Equity Participation City has goals for the full and equitable participation of minority business and/or women business enterprises in City contracts greater than $100,000. In accordance with City’s Business Equity Ordinance No. 25165-10-2021 (as codified in Chapter 20, Article X of the City’s Code of Ordinances, as amended, and any relevant policy or guidance documents), Consultant acknowledges the MBE and WBE goals established for this Agreement and its execution of this Agreement is Consultant’s written commitment to meet the prescribed MBE and WBE participation goals. Any misrepresentation of facts (other than a negligent misrepresentation) and/or the commission of fraud by Consultant may result in the termination of this Agreement and debarment from participating in City contracts for a period of time of not less than three (3) years. Article XIII Observe and Comply Consultant shall at all times observe and comply with all federal, state, and local laws and regulations and with all City ordinances and regulations which in any way affect Agreement and the work hereunder, and shall observe and comply with all orders, laws ordinances and regulations which may exist or may be enacted later by governing bodies having jurisdiction or authority for such enactment. No plea of misunderstanding or ignorance thereof shall be considered. Consultant agrees to defend, indemnify and hold harmless City and all of its officers, agents and employees from and against all claims or liability arising out of the violation of any such order, law, ordinance, or regulation, whether it be by itself or its employees or its subcontractor(s). City of Fort Worth, Texas Bob Bolen Classroom Project Standard Agreement for Professional Services 105455 Revision Date: March 8, 2024 Page 5 of 8 Article XIV Immigration Nationality Act Consultant shall verify the identity and employment eligibility of its employees and employees of all subcontractor(s) who perform work under Agreement, including completing the Employment Eligibility Verification Form (I-9). Upon request by City, Consultant shall provide City with copies of all I-9 forms and supporting eligibility documentation for each employee who performs work under Agreement. Consultant shall adhere to all Federal and State laws as well as establish appropriate procedures and controls so that no services will be performed by any Consultant employee who is not legally eligible to perform such services. CONSULTANT SHALL INDEMNIFY CITY AND HOLD CITY HARMLESS FROM ANY PENALTIES, LIABILITIES, OR LOSSES DUE TO VIOLATIONS OF THIS PARAGRAPH BY CONSULTANT, CONSULTANT’S EMPLOYEES, SUBCONTRACTORS, AGENTS, OR LICENSEES.City, upon written notice to Consultant, shall have the right to immediately terminate Agreement for violations of this provision by Consultant. Article XV Venue and Jurisdiction If any action, whether real or asserted, at law or in equity, arises on the basis of any provision of Agreement, venue for such action shall lie in state courts located in Tarrant County, Texas or the United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas – Fort Worth Division. Agreement shall be construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Texas. Article XVI Contract Construction/No Waiver The parties acknowledge that each Party and, if it so chooses, its counsel, have reviewed and revised Agreement and that the normal rule of contract construction, to the effect that any ambiguities are to be resolved against the drafting party, must not be employed in the interpretation of Agreement or any amendments or exhibits hereto. The failure of City or Consultant to insist upon the performance of any term or provision of this Agreement or to exercise any right granted herein shall not constitute a waiver of City's or Consultant’s respective right to insist upon appropriate performance or to assert any such right on any future occasion. Article XVII Severability The provisions of Agreement are severable, and if any word, phrase, clause, sentence, paragraph, section or other part of Agreement or the application thereof to any person or circumstance shall ever be held by any court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid or unconstitutional for any reason, the remainder of Agreement and the application of such word, City of Fort Worth, Texas Bob Bolen Classroom Project Standard Agreement for Professional Services 105455 Revision Date: March 8, 2024 Page 6 of 8 phrase, clause, sentence, paragraph, section, or other part of Agreement to other persons or circumstances shall not be affected thereby and Agreement shall be construed as if such invalid or unconstitutional portion had never been contained therein. Article XVIII Notices Notices regarding Articles IX or X are to be provided to the other Party by hand-delivery or via U.S. Postal Service certified mail return receipt requested, postage prepaid, to the address of the other Party shown below: City of Fort Worth Attn: Temple McCoy, Capital Projects Manager Property Management 100 Fort Worth Trail Fort Worth, Texas 76102 Consultant: Alliance Geotechnical Group, Inc Attn: Robert P. Nance, President 3228 Halifax Street Dallas, Texas 75247 All other notices may be provided as described above or via electronic means. Article XIX Prohibition On Contracts With Companies Boycotting Israel Consultant, unless a sole proprietor, acknowledges that in accordance with Chapter 2271 of the Texas Government Code, if Consultant has 10 or more full time-employees and the contract value is $100,000 or more, the City is prohibited from entering into a contract with a company for goods or services unless the contract contains a written verification from the company that it: (1) does not boycott Israel; and (2) will not boycott Israel during the term of the contract. The terms “boycott Israel” and “company” shall have the meanings ascribed to those terms in Section 808.001 of the Texas Government Code. By signing this contract, Consultant certifies that Consultant’s signature provides written verification to the City that if Chapter 2271, Texas Government Code applies, Consultant: (1) does not boycott Israel; and (2) will not boycott Israel during the term of the contract. City of Fort Worth, Texas Bob Bolen Classroom Project Standard Agreement for Professional Services 105455 Revision Date: March 8, 2024 Page 7 of 8 Article XX Prohibition on Boycotting Energy Companies Consultant acknowledges that in accordance with Chapter 2276 of the Texas Government Code, the City is prohibited from entering into a contract for goods or services that has a value of $100,000 or more, which will be paid wholly or partly from public funds of the City, with a company (with 10 or more full-time employees) unless the contract contains a written verification from the company that it: (1) does not boycott energy companies; and (2) will not boycott energy companies during the term of the contract. The terms “boycott energy company” and “company” have the meaning ascribed to those terms by Chapter 2276 of the Texas Government Code. To the extent that Chapter 2276 of the Government Code is applicable to this Agreement, by signing this Agreement, Consultant certifies that Consultant’s signature provides written verification to the City that Consultant: (1) does not boycott energy companies; and (2) will not boycott energy companies during the term of this Agreement. Article XXI Prohibition on Discrimination Against Firearm and Ammunition Industries Consultant acknowledges that except as otherwise provided by Chapter 2274 of the Texas Government Code, the City is prohibited from entering into a contract for goods or services that has a value of $100,000 or more which will be paid wholly or partly from public funds of the City, with a company (with 10 or more full-time employees) unless the contract contains a written verification from the company that it: (1) does not have a practice, policy, guidance, or directive that discriminates against a firearm entity or firearm trade association; and (2) will not discriminate during the term of the contract against a firearm entity or firearm trade association. The terms “discriminate,” “firearm entity” and “firearm trade association” have the meaning ascribed to those terms by Chapter 2274 of the Texas Government Code. To the extent that Chapter 2274 of the Government Code is applicable to this Agreement, by signing this Agreement, Consultant certifies that Consultant’s signature provides written verification to the City that Consultant: (1) does not have a practice, policy, guidance, or directive that discriminates against a firearm entity or firearm trade association; and (2) will not discriminate against a firearm entity or firearm trade association during the term of this Agreement. Article XXII Headings The headings contained herein are for the convenience in reference and are not intended to define or limit the scope of any provision of Agreement. City of Fort Worth, Texas Bob Bolen Classroom Project Standard Agreement for Professional Services 105455 Revision Date: March 8, 2024 Page 8 of 8 Article XXIII Attachments, Schedules and Counterparts This Agreement may be executed in one or more counterparts and each counterpart shall, for all purposes, be deemed an original, but all such counterparts shall together constitute but one and the same instrument. The following attachments and schedules are hereby made a part of Agreement: Attachment A – Scope of Services/Compensation Attachment B – Insurance Requirements Attachment C – Schedule (if applicable) Duly executed by each party’s designated representative to be effective on the date subscribed by the City’s designated Assistant City Manager. BY: CITY OF FORT WORTH BY: CONSULTANT Valerie Washington Assistant City Manager Date:__________________ AllianceGeotechnical Group Robert P. Nance President. Date:____________________ ATTEST: Jannette Goodall City Secretary APPROVAL RECOMMENDED: _________________________________ Marilyn Marvin Director Property Management APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY By: Steve Hines Sr. Assistant City Attorney M&C No.:______NA_____________ M&C Date:_____NA_____________ Contract Compliance Manager: By signing I acknowledge that I am the person responsible for the monitoring and administration of this contract, including ensuring all performance and reporting requirements. By:______________________________ Name: Nikita N. Watts Title: Sr. Capital Projects Officer CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS ENGINEERING &TESTING GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING CONSTRUCTION INSPECTION SERVICES FORENSIC STUDIES July 11, 2025 Proposal No.: P23- Ms. Temple McCoy City of Fort Worth Property Management Street Address 100 Fort Worth Trail Fort Worth, Texas, 76102 Subject: Construction Materials Testing Services Bob Bolen Training Center Classroom Infill - Restroom Addition Fort Worth, Texas Dear Ms. McCoy: Alliance Geotechnical Group (Alliance) is pleased to submit this proposal for construction materials testing for the above referenced project. We understand we have been selected based on the Professional Services Procurement Act. PROJECT INFORMATION Based on our review of the project plans, specifications, and geotechnical report, we understand that the project will consist of the following: Building Structural steel, welding, and bolting inspections for new partitions Paving and Earthwork: Concrete paving for parking lot addition Water and sewer line utility tie-in backfill SCOPE OF SERVICES The following scope of services is based our review of project documents dated 09/27/2025 and is limited to providing testing and/or observations for the previously mentioned construction. We do request that your construction representative provide us with a 24-hour notice for scheduling purposes. As such, we agree to provide the appropriate personnel to perform the below construction materials services. Dallas Fort Worth Frisco Houston Huntsville Longview 3020 Wichita Court Fort Worth, Texas 76140 Tel: 817-595-4565 Fax: 817-595-1033 www.aggengr.com Inspections and Testing for Earthwork Obtain and perform laboratory moisture/density relations (ASTM D698/D1557/D558, TEX- 113-E, TEX-114-E) and soil classification tests (liquid limit, plastic limit and percent finer than no. 200 sieve analysis) for each soil type Perform in-place moisture/density tests at the rate of 1/ 10,000 square feet for paving areas, 1/2,500 square feet for building areas, 1/ 2,500 square feet for select fill, 1/75 linear feet for utilities, 1/100 linear feet for beam and footing areas, with a minimum of 2 tests per lift per area Inspections and Testing for Concrete Construction Perform reinforcing steel inspection prior to concrete placement (generally the same day unless scope of pour deemed too large by AGG) for conformance with project plans and reviewed shop drawings During concrete pours, for each intended use, AGG shall sample concrete from the first concrete truck on each day of concrete pouring and a minimum of one truck every 150 cubic yards thereafter. Perform testing and inspections during concrete placements, which will include: collect a copy of the batch ticket and verify mix design matches reviewed submittal collect a sample in accordance with ASTM C172 perform slump test in accordance with ASTM C143 perform air content test in accordance with ASTM C231 or ASTM C173 perform unit weight test in accordance with ASTM C138 record concrete temperature in accordance with ASTM C1064 fabricate cylinders molded and standard-cured in accordance with ASTM C31; either four 6” x 12” or five 4” x 8” perform compression testing in accordance with ASTM C39 Inspections and Testing for Steel Construction Verification of welder qualifications Verify off-site fabrication occurred at AISC certified fabrication shop Inspection of structural steel members Inspection of at least 10% of welds that are not Full Penetration welds Visual inspection of all Full Penetration Welds Ultrasonic Testing of at least 10% of Full Penetration Welds Inspection of at least 10% of load-indicator type bolts Inspection of at least 10% of anchor bolts (non Overhead Adhesive Anchor Bolts) Inspection of installation of Overhead Adhesive Anchors, if any Metal Deck inspection, to include type, gauge, finish, weld pattern, and side lap connections to conform with reviewed deck submittals COMPENSATION While testing is dependent on the construction sequence, contractor performance and efficiency, weather conditions, and the actual testing performed, we suggest an estimated budget of $11,265.00. The invoicing for this project will use the attached Fee Schedule and the actual quantity of work performed. The estimated budget will not be exceeded without prior approval. The City of Fort Worth and Alliance Geotechnical Group may subsequently agree in writing to provide for additional services to be rendered under this agreement for additional, negotiated compensation. Services provided by Alliance will be consistent with the engineering standards prevailing at the time and in the area that the work is performed; no other warranty, express or implied, is intended. Please indicate your approval of the proposal and the Alliance Geotechnical Group’s General Conditions by signing belowacceptance form and returning. Any modifications of the attached language must be accepted by both parties. We appreciate the opportunity to provide you with our services. If you have any questions or wish to discuss any aspect of our proposal, please call us. Following your authorization, we are ready to begin work and look forward to a successful project. Sincerely, Alliance Geotechnical Group Alex Cionca, C.E.T. Project Manager Logan Tucker Project Manager Attachments: Fee Schedule Estimated Quantities Acceptance Form Remarks Alliance Geotechnical Group General Conditions Description Procedure / Bill Code Units Quantity Unit Price Total Earthwork In-place density using nuclear gauge, first 1½ hour 1400 lump sum 6 $ 180.00 $ 1,080.00 In-place density using nuclear gauge, after the first 1½ hour 1401 hour 18 $ 55.00 $ 990.00 Material Sampling for in-lab testing 1408 lump sum 3 $ 160.00 $ 480.00 Laboratory Compaction Characteristics of Soil Using Standard Effort ASTM D698 each 3 $ 165.00 $ 495.00 Liquid Limit, Plastic Limit, and Plasticity Index of Soils ASTM D4318 each 3 $ 60.00 $ 180.00 Material in Soils Finer than No. 200 Sieve ASTM D1140 each 3 $ 45.00 $ 135.00 Concrete Concrete Technician 1000 hour 12 $ 50.00 $ 600.00 Compressive Strength of Cylindrical Concrete Specimens ASTM C39 each 15 $ 20.00 $ 300.00 Concrete Cylinder Pick Up 1008 lump sum 3 $ 160.00 $ 480.00 Vehicle Trip Charge 1322 trip 3 $ 45.00 $ 135.00 Special Inspections Reinforced Concrete Special Inspector 2200 hour 12 $ 100.00 $ 1,200.00 Structural Bolting Special Inspector 2250 hour 18 $ 100.00 $ 1,800.00 Certified Welding Inspector 2260 hour 18 $ 100.00 $ 1,800.00 Vehicle Trip Charge 1322 trip 9 $ 60.00 $ 540.00 Personnel Project Manager 1307 hour 10 $ 105.00 $ 1,050.00 $ 11,265.00 AGG Proposal No.: P25-0713C Bob Bolen Training Center Classroom Infill - Restroom Addition 7/11/2025 Cost Estimate Construction Materials Engineering & Testing Services for TOTAL REMARKS Services and fees not listed above will be quoted on request. Invoices will be submitted monthly for services performed. Payment will be due in Dallas within thirty (30) days of receipt of invoice. Interest will be added to delinquent accounts at a rate of 1.5 percent for each month of delinquency. Payment of the invoices is not contingent on Client’s agreement or acceptance of Alliance Geotechnical Group’s test result or findings. If CLIENT objects to any portion of an invoice or report, it shall notify Alliance Geotechnical Group in writing within ten (10) days from the date of actual receipt of the invoice of the amount and nature of the dispute, and shall timely pay undisputed portions of the invoice. The above unit prices are applicable for one year from the date of this letter and are subject to change without notice thereafter. Next day results for “RUSH” Proctor Tests will be charged at 1.5 times the standard unit prices. The prices above include electronic copies of the report distributed in accordance with client’s instructions. Additional copies to individuals not listed on acceptance form whether physically or electronically, will be billed at administrative rate. Additional physical copies will be billed at a rate of $.25 per sheet. All field services are charged portal-to-portal, minimum charge of 4 hours per trip (rounded to the nearest whole hour) applies to all field work, U.N.O. Field density testing will be charged at a minimum of 3 tests per trip. All reports are available on line via user log in at https://alliancerpts.agileframe.net/ Dispatch schedule hours are Monday-Friday from 7:00 am to 5:00 pm. Schedule call made after these hours will be returned in the order received. Please make sure to schedule work in a timely manner (a minimum of 24 hours in advance) if you want Alliance to guarantee a technician on site at the desired time. Dispatch phone number is 817-595-4565. Note: You must reference Alliance’s job project number to schedule services. If project number is unknown please reference cost estimate number shown on the CMT acceptance form. Cancellations will be invoiced for portal to portal times as well as time spent on site awaiting determination of cancellation. This proposal does not include any technician stand-by, non-readiness charges, and/or trips or re-tests of the previous failing tests. Overtime rates of 1.5 times the regular hourly rate will be charged for hours worked over eight (8) hours per day Monday through Friday or any time before 7:00 a.m. or after 5:00 p.m. Service performed on Saturdays and Sundays will be billed at 1.5 times the regular hourly rate. Services performed on recognized holidays will be billed at 2.0 times the regular hourly rate. Waiver of Subrogation – If a Waiver of Subrogation is required by your company, there will be a fee applied to your first invoice. The fee will be a minimum of $300.00 charge or 1% of contract price plus $50.00, whichever is greater. Alliance Geotechnical Group provides no warranty, either expressed or implied, that the testing provided under this contract satisfies all requirements of the plans and specifications for the project, applicable City specifications or other governing bodies that may have jurisdiction over the project. No reports will be issued until we have a signed contract, purchase order or Letter of Authorization to proceed in our office. Signed contract, purchase order or Letter of Authorization to proceed must be received within 3 days of commencement of services or work stoppage will commence on the 4th day and continue until signed authorization is received in our office. For projects with new clients under $1000.00 written authorization must be received prior to the start of work and payments must be received before any reports are issued. Service for welding certifications and ferroscan work must be paid prior to work or upon arrival to site to perform the work. PLEASE NOTE: In keeping OSHA Safety regulation, Alliance Geotechnical Group employees will not enter a trench to test that is not in compliance with current OSHA regulations. Delays or cancellations caused by waiting for trench(s) to be brought into compliance will be invoiced on an hourly basis.