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CONVERSE CONSULTANTS
<br />Schedule of Fees - Geotechnical Laboratory Testing
<br />Compensation for laboratory testing services will be made in accordance with this fee schedule which includes test report(s) and
<br />engineering time. Costs of tests not on this schedule will be by quote and/or in accordance with our current hourly fee schedule. The
<br />rates are based on non -contaminated soil. A surcharge will be charged for handling contaminated material, which will be determined
<br />based on the project.
<br />IDENTIFICATION AND INDEX PROPERTIES TESTS
<br />Visual Classification, ASTM D2488...................................20,00
<br />Engineering Classification, ASTM D2487 .........................25.00
<br />Moisture Content and Dry (bulk) Density,
<br />ASTM D2216 and D2937.............................................25,00
<br />Moisture Content, ASTM D2216..................................20.00
<br />Shrinkage Limit, ASTM D4943..........................................85.00
<br />Atterberg Limits, ASTM D4318
<br />Several points............................................................150.00
<br />OnePoint.....................................................................50.00
<br />Particle Size Analysis, ASTM D6913
<br />Fine Sieve, from +#200 to#4.....................................100.00
<br />Coarse and Fine Sieve, from #200 to 3 in..................180.00
<br />Hydrometer................................................................120.00
<br />Percent Passing #200 Sieve, ASTM D1140 ......................80.00
<br />Specific Gravity
<br />Fine, passing #4 sieve, ASTM D854..........................100.00
<br />Coarse, retained on #4 sieve, ASTM C127................100.00
<br />Sand Equivalent Test, ASTM D2419...............................120.00
<br />Double Hydrometer Dispersion, ASTM D4221................150.00
<br />COMPACTION AND BEARING STRENGTH
<br />Standard Proctor Compaction, ASTM D698 or ASTM D1557
<br />Method A or B............................................................200.00
<br />Method C, 6" mold......................................................210.00
<br />California Impact Method, Caltrans 216...........................220.00
<br />R-value, ASTM D2844 and CTM301...............................270.00
<br />California Bearing Ratio (CBR), ASTM D1883
<br />1 Point........................................................................630.00
<br />3 Points......................................................................750.00
<br />Relative Density
<br />0.1 Cubic Foot Mold...................................................200.00
<br />0.5 Cubic Foot Mold ................................................... 300.00
<br />SHEAR STRENGTH
<br />Torvane/Pocket Penetrometer..........................................25.00
<br />Direct Shear
<br />Quick Test....................................................................75.00
<br />Consolidated, Drained, granular soil,
<br />ASTM D3080........................................................220.00
<br />Consolidated, Drained, fine grained soil,
<br />ASTM D3080........................................................260.00
<br />Consolidated, Undrained, fine grained soil.................220.00
<br />Residual Strength, per cycle........................................70.00
<br />Remolded Specimens..................................................70.00
<br />STATIC UNIAXIAL AND TRIAXIAL STRENGTH TESTS
<br />(PER POINT)
<br />Unconfined Compression, ASTM D2166 ........................150.00
<br />Unconsolidated, Undrained, ASTM D2850 .....................160.00
<br />Consolidated, Undrained, per point................................700.00
<br />Consolidated, Drained, per point....................................700.00
<br />With Pore Pressure Measurement, per load., ................. 150.00
<br />Remolded Specimen.........................................................90.00
<br />CONSOLIDATION (ASTM2435) AND SWELL COLLAPSE
<br />(ASTM D4546) TESTS
<br />8 Load Increments..........................................................250.00
<br />Additional Load Increment................................................50.00
<br />Time -Ratio, per load increment.........................................90.00
<br />Single Point, collapse test.................................................90.00
<br />Single Load Swell, ASTM D4546
<br />Ring Sample, Field Moisture ......................................... 95.00
<br />Ring Sample, Air Dried ................................................. 95.00
<br />Remolded Sample.............................................................. 70.00
<br />Expansion Index Test, UBC 29-21ASTM D4829................130.00
<br />HYDRAULIC CONDUCTIVITY TESTS
<br />Constant Head, ASTM D2434...........................................250.00
<br />Falling Head Flexible Wall, ASTM D5084 .........................300.00
<br />Triaxial Permeability, EPA 9100........................................350.00
<br />Remolded Specimen.......................................................... 60.00
<br />CHEMICAL TESTS
<br />Corrosivity (pH, resistivity, sulfates, chlorides)..................220.00
<br />Organic Content, ASTM D2974.........................................100.00
<br />Conditions: Unit rates presented on this fee schedule are for routinely
<br />performed geotechnical laboratory tests. Numerous other earth material
<br />physical tests can be performed in our geotechnical laboratories, including
<br />rock core, soil cement and soil lime mixture tests. Tests not listed can be
<br />quoted upon request. This fee schedule Is valid through December 31, 2022.
<br />Prices are based on the assumption that samples are uncontaminated and do
<br />not contain heavy metals, acids, carcinogens and/or volatile organics which
<br />can be measured by an organic vapor analyzer or photoionization detector
<br />with a concentration greater than 50 parts -per -million (ppm). Quoted testing
<br />fees are based on the assumption that no protective clothing will be required
<br />to handle samples. If Level D protective clothing will be required during
<br />handling of samples (as defined in Federal CFR Part 1910.120), then a 40%
<br />increase in fees presented in this schedule will be applied. Level C protective
<br />clothing will be a 60% increase in fees. Converse will not handle samples that
<br />require either Level B or Level A protection in our geotechnical laboratories.
<br />Contaminated samples will be returned to the client. Uncontaminated samples
<br />will be disposed of 30 days after presentation of test results. The client must
<br />disclose the source of samples. Samples imported from out of state will be
<br />incinerated after testing in accordance with requirements of the United States
<br />Department of Agriculture. Soil samples obtained within the State of California
<br />currently designated quarantine areas will also be incinerated in accordance
<br />with the requirement of the Slate of California, Department of Food and
<br />Agriculture, Division of Plant Industry, Pest Exclusion. A $5.00 incineration
<br />fee will be added to each sample that is required to be incinerated in
<br />accordance with State and Federal law.
<br />Test results requiring plots will be presented in a publishable format generated
<br />from computer programs. Otherwise, raw test numbers will be presented. A
<br />minimum laboratory fee of $50.00 will be charged to present and mail test
<br />results. Beyond the standard U.S. Mail delivery, specialized transmittal will be
<br />charged at additional cost (e.g., Federal Express, UPS, etc.). Geotechnical
<br />testing does not include engineering and/or geologic review and analysis.
<br />Typical turnaround for geotechnical laboratory testing is two weeks (or roughly
<br />ten working days). To expedite test turnaround to five working days, a 50%
<br />increase in the fees in this schedule will be applied. Many geotechnical tests
<br />require at least one week to perform in accordance with ASTM or other
<br />standard specifications. Fees presented in this schedule for relatively
<br />undisturbed direct shear, consolidation or expansion pressure tests are based
<br />on the assumption that 2.416-inch inside diameter brass ring samples will be
<br />provided to the geotechnical laboratory for testing. Remolded specimens will
<br />be compacted to standard 2.5-inch outside diameter brass rings for direct
<br />shear, consolidation and expansion pressure tests. All fees presented in this
<br />schedule are based on the assumption that the client will deliver samples to
<br />our laboratory at no additional cost to Converse.
<br />Invoices will be issued monthly and are payable on receipt unless otherwise
<br />agreed upon. Interest of 1.5% per month (but not exceeding the maximum
<br />allowed by law) will be payable on any amount not paid within thirty days;
<br />payment thereafter to be applied first to accrued interest and then to the
<br />principle unpaid amount. The Client shall pay any attorneys' fees or other
<br />costs incurred in collecting any delinquent amounts.
<br />Converse Consultants GLT2022
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