HomeMy WebLinkAboutContract 1643ENGINEERING CORPORATION
August 17, 2001
Mr. Randy Schumacher
Community Development Director
City of Columbia Heights
590 40th Avenue Northeast
Columbia Heights, MN 55421
02[ Lilac Drive _Nm'th
Minneapolis..Minnesota 55422-4009
(7{33) 545-9190
Proposal for Engineering Services
Parking Ramp Condition Study and General Repair Recommendations
Columbia Heights Business Center
and Columbia Park Clinic Building
Columbia Heights, Minnesota
Dear Mr. Schumacher,
We are pleased to offer our engineering services for your project. The purpose of our services will be to
perform a condition study of the Parking ramps, referenced above and to. pro¥ide general repair
recommendations, as required. ~ .... 8 '
SCOPE OF SERVICES
A visual condition study of the supported levels in both parking ramps will be performed.
Visible structural elements will be observed. The intent of our observations will be to identify
any structural concerns and maintenance items. The following items will be observed:
Sides of interior and exterior columns.
Sides of beams and column heads.
Visible interior concrete foundation wails.
Column/slab connections.
Interior concrete curbs.
Expansion joints, sealed control joints and previously sealed cracks.
Existing deck sealer condition
Surface drainage.
Review of past repair and preventative maintenance work with the Owner's representative.
Concrete sounding (i.e. chain dragging or tapping) will be performed to identify delaminated
concrete along the topside and underside of the slabs and along beams and columns. We will
chain. drag !00 percent of the drive lanes and as many parking stalls as possible..
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Proposal for Engineering Services
Parking Ramp Condition Study and General Repair Recommendations
Columbia Heights Business Center
and Columbia Park Clinic Building
Columbia Heights, Minnesota
Concrete dust samples will be collected and tested for water soluable chloride ion content. This
testing will measure the level of chloride ion present in the slab. We propose to obtain samples
at 3 locations per ramp. Two dust samples will be taken at each sampling location for a total of
12 dust samples Actual laboratory testing will be performed by a sub-consultant to Clark.
4. A report will be prepared that will describe and illustrate the observed conditions and
recommended repairs.
PERSONNEL
The staffwe have considered for your project are:
Kurt A. Berglund, P.E.
Project Manager
Licensed Professional Engineer
Mike Wagner, EIT
Structural Engineer
FEES
The hourly rates of the staffwe have considered for your project are:
Project Manager ................................................................................ $100.00/hour
Structural Engineer ............................................................................. $ 67.50/hour
Our total lump sum fee for this project, based on the above work scope, is $3,000.00. A breakdown of
the cost by parking ramp is as follows:
ColUmbia Heights BUsiness. Center. ....... ....:'. .......... : .......................... $1,500.00
Columbia Park Clinic Building ......................................................... $1,500.00
The chloride ion testing cost per ramp is $600.00 and is included in the above lump sum amounts.
CONDITIONS
The original Structural drawings of the parking ramps will be provided by others for our use, if
requested.
If unanticipated conditions are encountered that may require additional time, we will discuss
changes in our work scope with you prior to proceeding.
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Proposal for Engineering Services
Parking Ramp Condition Study and General Repair Recommendations
Columbia Heights Business Center
and Columbia Park Clinic Building
Columbia Heights, Minnesota
Billing will be monthly covering the services performed during that period. Payment is due
within thirty (30) days, or a one (1) percent monthly service charge will be assessed.
This work scope does not include preparation of restoration documents for use in bidding and
completing any repair work.
5. The following items are not included in our work scope:
Preparation of a 15 year maintenance program.
Lighting fixtures.
Printing graphics.
Exterior sidewalks.
Hardware condition.
Acceptance
Please indicate your acceptance by endorsing this letter and returning one copy to us. We appreciate the
opportunity to submit this proposal and look forward to working with you on your project. Please
contact me at (612) 545-9196 if you have any questions.
Sincerely,
CLARK ENGINEERING CORPORATION
Kurt A. Berglund, P.E. ACCEPTED:
Project Manager
Client: City of Columbia Heights
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Authorized
Signature:
Title: City Manager
Date: Au,gust 28, 2001