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' A Geotechnical Engineering or Geologic Report Could Be Subject to Misinterpretation ' Misinterpretation of this report by members of the design team or by contractors can result in costly problems. GeoEngineers can help reduce the risks of misinterpretation by conferring with appropriate members of the design team after submitting the report, reviewing pertinent elements of the design team's ' plans and specifications, participating in pre -bid and preconstruction conferences, and providing construction observation. ' Do Not Redraw the Exploration Logs Geotechnical engineers and geologists prepare final boring, test pit and testing logs based upon their interpretation of field logs and laboratory data. The logs included in a geotechnical engineering or geologic report should never be redrawn for inclusion in architectural or other design drawings. Photographic or electronic reproduction is acceptable, but separating logs from the report can create a risk of misinterpretation. Give Contractors a Complete Report and Guidance ' To help reduce the risk of problems associated with unanticipated subsurface conditions, GeoEngineers recommends giving contractors the complete geotechnical engineering or geologic report, including these "Report Limitations and Guidelines for Use." When providing the report, you should preface it with a clearly ' written letter of transmittal that: ■ Advises contractors that the report was not prepared for purposes of bid development and that its accuracy is limited; and ■ Encourages contractors to confer with GeoEngineers and/or to conduct additional study to obtain the specific types of information they need or prefer. Contractors Are Responsible for Site Safety on Their Own Construction Projects ' Our geotechnical recommendations are not intended to direct the contractor's procedures, methods, schedule or management of the work site. The contractor is solely responsible for job site safety and for managing construction operations to minimize risks to on -site personnel and adjacent properties. ' Biological Pollutants GeoEngineers' Scope of Work specifically excludes the investigation, detection, prevention or assessment ' of the presence of Biological Pollutants. Accordingly, this report does not include any interpretations, recommendations, findings or conclusions regarding the detecting, assessing, preventing or abating of Biological Pollutants, and no conclusions or inferences should be drawn regarding Biological Pollutants as ' they may relate to this project. The term "Biological Pollutants" includes, but is not limited to, molds, fungi, spores, bacteria and viruses, and/or any of their byproducts. ' A Client that desires these specialized services is advised to obtain them from a consultant who offers services in this specialized field. 1 This appendix provides information to help you manage your risks with respect to the use of this report. I GEOENGINEERS� October30, 2019 Page C-3 File No. 21288-002 00