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A Geotechnical Engineering or Geologic Report Could Be Subject to �lisinterpretation <br /> Misinterpretation of this report by members of the design team or by contractors can result in costly <br /> problems. GeoEngineers can help reduce the risks of misinterpretation by conferring with appropriate <br /> members of the design team after submitting the report, reviewing pertinent elements of the design <br /> team's plans and specifications, participating in pre-bid and preconstruction conferences, and providing <br /> construction observation. <br /> Do Not Redraw the Exploration Logs <br /> Geotechnical engineers and geologists prepare final boring and testing logs based upon their <br /> interpretation of field logs and laboratory data. The logs included in a geotechnical engineering or <br /> geologic report should never be redrawn for inclusion in architectural or other design drawings. <br /> Photographic or electronic reproduction is acceptable, but separating logs from the report can create a <br /> risk of misinterpretation. <br /> Give Contractors a Complete Report and Guidance <br /> To help reduce the risk of problems associated with unanticipated subsurface conditions, GeoEngineers <br /> recommends giving contractors the complete geotechnical engineering or geologic report, including these <br /> "Report Limitations and Guidelines for Use." When providing the report, you should preface it with a <br /> clearly written letter of transmittal that: <br /> ■ advises contractors that the report was not prepared for purposes of bid development and that its <br /> accuracy is limited; and <br /> ■ encourages contractors to confer with GeoEngineers and/or to conduct additional study to obtain the <br /> specific types of information they need or prefer. <br /> Contractors Are Responsible for Site�afety on 7heir Own Constructian Projects <br /> Our geotechnical recommendations are not intended to direct the contractor's procedures, methods, <br /> schedule or management of the work site. The contractor is solely responsible for job site safety and for <br /> managing construction operations to minimize risks to on-site personnel and adjacent properties. <br /> �iological Pollutants <br /> GeoEngineers'Scope of Work specifically excludes the investigation, detection, prevention or assessment <br /> of the presence of Biological Pollutants. Accordingly, this report does not include any interpretations, <br /> recommendations, findings or conclusions regarding the detecting, assessing, preventing or abating of <br /> Biological Pollutants, and no conclusions or inferences should be drawn regarding Biological Pollutants as <br /> they may relate to this project. The term "Biological Pollutants" includes, but is not limited to, molds, <br /> fungi,spores, bacteria and viruses, and/or any of their byproducts. <br /> A Client that desires these specialized services is advised to obtain them from a consultant who offers <br /> services in this specialized field. <br /> GEOENGINEERS� October24,2014 Page D-3 <br /> File No.0482-027�02 <br />