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HomeMy WebLinkAboutB14-0254 REV5 Special Inspection Summary.pdf November 18th, 2014 Subject: Summary of Materials Testing Services and Special Inspection Services, Vail Village Welcome Center, Vail, Colorado Ground Engineering Job Number: 14-6581 TOV Permit Number: B14-0254 Mr. John King Town of Vail 1309 Elkhorn Drive Vail, Colorado 81657 Attn: Mr. King, This letter summarizes the special inspection and materials testing services GROUND Engineering Consultants, Inc. (GROUND) performed during improvements to the Vail Village Welcome Center in Vail, Colorado. The special inspection and materials testing services were performed at times scheduled by the Contractor and/or Subcontractors between September 19th, 2014 and November 18th, 2014 and according to GROUND’s proposal # 1403-0331 dated March 14th, 2014. During construction, representatives of our office performed periodic testing on the structural concrete placed for the foundation footings, pads and walls. Samples of the structural concrete were periodically tested to determine physical properties and compressive strength. Epoxied doweled reinforcing steel connections were also observed. Representatives of our office also observed applied placements of intumescent fireproofing at various locations. Thickness measurement readings were randomly performed on the various members. During construction, structural steel welded and/or bolted connections were periodically observed during construction by a certified welding inspector (CWI). These observations were completed at times scheduled by the Contractor or Subcontractor. Based on the field observations to date, RFI’s received and/or project documentation received from the design team, it is our opinion that the materials observed for the structural concrete, drilled and epoxied reinforcing steel, intumescent fireproofing and structural steel were in general accordance with project plans, specifications, and/or applicable RFI’s. The observations and materials testing as indicated above were performed periodically to provide data to the Owner, Contractor and Subcontractors to assist them in evaluating the general compliance of the materials and/or work with the contract documents at the times of our observation and testing. We did not supervise, direct nor have any control over any of the Contractor’s or Subcontractor’s work. We were not responsible for the Contractor’s or Subcontractor’s scheduling of our services, means, methods, procedures, techniques, or sequences of construction, nor responsible for ensuring that any Contractor or Subcontractor performed or completed the work in accordance with the contract documents or construction industry standards. Vail Village Welcome Center – Final Summary Vail, Colorado Job No. 14-6581 GROUND Engineering Consultants, Inc. Page 2 of 2 If you have any questions concerning this letter, please contact our office. Sincerely, GROUND Engineering Consultants, Inc. Chris Hutto, C.E.T. Reviewed by Carl Henderson, P.E.