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I � <br /> Itcam aficr submiuinc the rcpon. Also rctain GcoGn�inccrs �n rc��ic�� pcnincnt cicnunis of Ihc <br /> I dcsien team's plans and specifications. Contractors cmi also tnisinterpret� �cotechnical aipinecring <br /> or ceologic report. Reduce tliat risk by haeing GcoGnEinccrs panicipatc in pro-hid and <br /> prcconswction rnnfcrcnces.and hy providing construction obscrvation. <br /> � DO NOT REDRAW THE EXPLORATION LOGS <br /> ( Geotechnical eneinecrs and geologists preparc final boring and tcsting logs hascd upon thcir <br /> intcrpretation of field logs and labotatoq�data. To pm��ent crrors or omissions,ihe locs includcd in <br /> a geotechnical engineering or geologic report should ne�cr be rcdrawn for inclusion in urchitr.ctural <br /> I or other design dra��•ines. Onh photographic or cicc�ronic repmduction is acceptab!e, hut rccognizc <br /> � that separatine locs from the report can cle��atc risk. <br /> IGIVE CONTRACTORS A COMPLETE REPORT AND GUIDANCE <br /> Some o��ners and desien professionals believe they can make contractors liable for <br /> I unanticipated subsar(ace conditions by limiting what they provide for bid preparation. To hclp <br /> pre��ent costlp problems,give contractors the complete geotechnical engincering or geologic report, <br /> but preface it �vith a dcarl�• �vritten letter of transminal. In that letter, advise contractors that Qic <br /> report �vas not prcpared for purposes of bid development and tliat the repon's accuracy is limited; <br /> er.courage them to confer with GeoEngineers and/or [o conduct additional study to obtain Ihe <br /> I specific types of infortnation they need or prcfec A pre-bid confercnce can also be valuable. Bc <br /> sure conlractors have sufiicient time to per(orm additional study. Only then might an mvner be in a <br /> position to give conhacrors the best information available,µhile requiring them to at least sharc the <br /> ( financial responsibilities stemming from unanticipared ::onditions. Funher, a contingency for <br /> unanticipated conditions should be included in your project budget and schedule. <br /> ( CONTRACTORS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR SITE SAFETY ON THEIR OWN <br /> CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS <br /> I Our geotechnical recommendations arc not intended to direct the contractors procedures, <br /> methods, schedule or management of the work site. The contractor is solely responsible forjob site <br /> safery• and for managing conswction operations to minimize risks to on-site persomrel and to <br /> � adjacent properties. <br /> READ THESE PROVISIONS CLOSELY <br /> ISome clienu, design professionals and contractors may not recogniu that the geoscience <br /> practices(geotechnical engineering or geology)are far less e�:act than oilier engineering and natural <br /> I science disciplines. This lack of understanding can crcate unrealistic eapectations that could lead to <br /> disappointments, claims and disputes. GeoEngineers includes these eaplanatory "limitations" <br /> provisions in our reports to help rcduce such risks. Please confer with GeoEngineers if you are <br /> ' unclear how these"Report Limitations and Guidelines for Use"apply to your project or site. <br /> i $-3 Filc NoJ564-002-00•I 130\050101 <br /> I Gco [ ngineers y�` <br /> 1 0 <br />