ARAGON GEOTECHNICAL, INC. Consultants in the Earth & Material Sciences

February 28, 2018Proposal No. SF -18- 1047

Hi -Desert Water District

55469 29 Palms HighwayYucca Valley, CA 92284

Attention: Ms. Samantha Mena

Subject: Response to Request for Proposal for Wastewater Reclamation

Project Phase I, Package C & D Collection System Construction

Town of Yucca Valley, California

Dear Ms. Mena:

In accordance with the instructions and proposal deadline enumerated in the District' s

Wastewater Reclamation Project Phase I, Package C & D RFQ/ RFP, Aragon Geotechnical

Inc. ( AGI) has prepared this cover letter, explanatory subsections, and required District

form submittals for the following items: Part 1 - Insurance Requirements Coverage Proof

Part 2 - Professional Service Agreement Comments

Part 3 - Exhibit " B" Soils and Materials Testing Fee SchedulePart 4 - Statement of Offer and Signature

All work will originate from AGI' s main office, with general contact information presented

below. We take pleasure in supplying highly personalized service, however, and will also

supply professional staff e- mail, cell phone, and other personal contact information ifawarded the work. It is our intent and goal to supply our clients with individualized

technical guidance that saves money, saves time, and avoids quality lapses for importantpublic infrastructure improvements.

AGI has performed similar services to those outlined in the RFQ/ RFP. Such services

include:

Task No. 1 - Soils and Asphaltic Pavement Compaction Testing

Provide a technician to perform Quality Assurance ( QA) compaction testingof soil and asphaltic materials in accordance to the project' s geotechnical

16801 Van Buren Blvd., Bldg. BRiverside, CA 92504

Tel: 951. 776. 0345 0 Fax: 951. 776. 0395

www.aragongeo. com

Aragon Geotechnical, Inc.

Response to RFQ - Phase I, Package C & D

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February 28, 2018

report, Town of Yucca Valley, and the District' s specifications. Task No. 2 - Materials Sampling

Sample representative material on- site and transport them to our laboratory

for testing. Results will be emailed to the Construction Manager and the

forwarded to the Town' s Inspector. Test results will include statio0n, date, time,

and testing data at a minimumTask No. 3 - Geotechnical Support

Provide geotechnical support at the request of the Construction Manager on

an " as -needed" basis.

Rask No. 4 - Final Compaction and Analysis Report

Prepare and submit a Final " Soils and Materials Testing Report" with

documentation of all reports and analysis results created under the quality

assurance monitoring during the construction of the project. The submittal will

rnncict of nne harm copy and one electronic Pnp file with the nnrrespnndingexcel file.

AGI is knowledgeable, experienced, and capable of providing responsive services to theDistrict. Please feel free to contact the undersigned, who will be the single person for

contact during the RFP review process and is the individual authorized to bind any

agreement, if you have any questions.

Respectfully submitted, Aragon Geotechnical, Inc.

C. Fernando Aragon,. E., M. S.

Geotechnical Engineer, G. E. 2994

After Hours, Weekends, and Emergency Contact Number: ( 909) 322- 1013

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Response to RFQ - Phase I, Package C & D February 28, 2018

Part 1 - Insurance Requirements

An example Certificate of Insurance ( COI) is presented in the Attachments as instructed

by the PSA and meet the minimum levels of coverage. A detailed and project specific COIwill be provided if selected. This insurance will be maintained for the duration of this andfuture projects.

Part 2 - Professional Services Agreement ( PSA) Comments

AGI does not express any exceptions or conditions to the form of the District' s PSA.

Part 3 - Exhibit " B" Soils and Materials Testing Fee Schedule

A completed copy of the " Soils and Materials Testing Fee Schedule" is presented in theAttachments, entitled Exhibit " B".

Part 4 - Statement of Offer and Signature

This proposal was signed by an individual authorized to sign contracts, signature shownon prior page. Proposal pricing as presented for the requested scope of work shall remainfirm for a minimum of 90 days.

ARAGON GEOTECHNICAL, INC.

Aragon Geotechnical, Inc.

Response to RFQ - Phase I, Package C & D

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February 28, 2018

ARAGON GEOTECHNICAL, INC. Consultants in the Earth & Material Sciences

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ARAGON GEOTECHNICAL, INC.

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Dealey Renton and AssociatesLic. # 0020739

P. O. Box 10550

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Aragon Geotechnical, Inc.

16801 Van Buren Boulevard

Riverside CA 92504

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Hi -Desert Water District' s Wastewater Reclamation Project

Phase I, Package C and D Collection System Construction

Soils and Materials Testing Fee Schedule

Item Qty. Unit Price/ Rate Total

Soil & AB Sieve Analysis 10 EA 120 1, 200Sand Equivalent 10 EA 90 900

Soil Maximum Density Test 200 EA 140 28, 000

Soil/ Asphalt Field Technician 400 HR 110 44, 000

Asphalt Concrete Coring HR

Concrete Inspector HR

Soil Samples Pickup & DeliveryTrips to Lab)

10 EA 40 400

Asphalt Concrete Gradation

Test

10 EA 250 2, 500

Asphalt Concrete Compacted

Max Density Test

9 EA 200 1, 800

Review Required Documents 1 LS 500 500

Attend Pre -Construction

Meeting ( Project Manager)

1 LS 500 500

Attend Additional Meetings 60 HR 110 6, 600

Support Staff 15 HR 50 750

Project Manager 25 HR 115 2, 875

Principal Engineer 5 HR 155 775

Final Geotechnical Report 1 LS 1, 500 1, 500Total: 92, 300

Considerations

1. This is a prevailing wage project. 2. work hours shall be estimated using a five ( S) day work week while assuming a rate of 400- 800 linear feet of pipeline

per day with applicable appurtenance installation. The typical rate of collection system pipeline installation is 200- 400

feet per day depending upon the depth of pipe and the contractor will be utilizing two construction headings toprovide the 400- 800 linear feet listed above. Depth of pipe should be considered when determining hours worked.

3. Overtime inspections performed in excess of 8 hours per day shall be paid at 1. 5 times the employee' s current rate. 4. The District will not pay for travel time, per diem, or mileage charges independent of the charges listed above. S. For Support Staff, Project Manager, Principal Engineer, and Final Geotechnical Report, Respondent shall complete the

number of hours as required and/ or lump sum rate as provided.

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