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HomeMy WebLinkAboutFinalTestingSummaryLetterr__ ____ � Koechlein Consulting Engineers, Inc. Geotechnical and Materials Engineers 12364 W. Alameda Pkwy• Suite 110 • Lakewood, CO 80228-2845 , www.KCE-Denver.com LAKEWOOD GRAND JUNCTION (303) 989-1223 (970) 241-7700 (303) 989-0204 FAX (970)241-7783 FAX August 22, 2011 Town of Vail Tom Kassmel,P.E. Town Engineer Department of Public Works/Transportation 1309 Elkhorn Drive Vail, Colorado 81657 ' Subject: Summary of Construction Observation and Testing Services Lionshead Transit Center Phase I Improvements,Vail, Colorado Job No. 10-039 As requested, we have reviewed our construction observation and testing reports prepared for the Lionshead Transit Center Phase I Improvements, Vail, Colorado. The purpose of this letter is to present a summary of our construction observation and testing services for the subject project. The following table presents the construction observation and testing services that our office provided and our conclusions with regard to these items meeting project specifications. Construction Observation and Testing Services Perfonned' Compliant with Project Specificationsz•' - Excavation Observations Yes Micro-Pile Installation Yes Compaction Tests (Foundation wall backfill, interior fill, exterior fill,road/sidewalk subgrade) Yes Concrete Testing(Footings, foundation walls, decks,retaining walls,bridge, sidewalks, stairs, yes curb and gutter) Reinforcin Steel Placement Yes g � ) Masonry(Reinforcin steel layout,blocks, grout, and mortar) Yes Asphalt Pavment(Base course and asphalt) Yes Stmctural Steel(Field weld, field boltin , field ultrasonic) Yes" Fire roofing(Inspection and placement) Yes" Notes: 1. Construction observation and testing services were performed from August 17, 2010 thru July 17, 2011. 2. Observations and tests are considered compliant when the informatiou within the construction observation and testing report meets project specifications or when sufficient documentation has been provided to Koechlein Consulting Engineers, Inc. by the project team to negate the non-compliant observations and/or tests documented in the reports. Refer to reports and Deficiency Lists for documentation. 3. Compliaut observations and tests are based strictly on the observations and tests perforxned at the locations indicated in the reports. Compliant observations and tests are only applicable for areas observed and tested, therefore, it is possible that areas and construction items not observed or tested are not in compliance with project specifications. 4. Based on testing by Western States Inspections, the structural steel and fireproofing has been installed in compliance with ro'ect specifications. . _ _ _ _ � �m Kassmel %OECHLE7NCONSULTINCENGINEERS,INC. August22,20ll �� Geotechrrical and Materia(s Engixeers Job No. 10-039 Page 2 of 2 Based on our limited observations and testing and the infonnation provided to us by the design and construction team, it is our opinion that the construction testing and observation items presented in the preceding table have been conshucted substantially in compliance with the project plans and specifications for Lionshead Transit Center Phase I Improvements unless otherwise specified in the above table. We appreciate the opportunity to provide this service. If we can be of further assistance, please contact our , II� office. � KOECHLEIN CONSULTING ENGINEERS, INC. °?�'°OW ,Q�.:�.. r �vJ`� � a �� � �� :_ �� s�S`22_�' ,/ ~�M1�� �•����� William H. Koechlein, P.E. President (3 copies sent)