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i <br /> IGIVE CONTRACTOR:. G �Oh1PLETE REPORT AND GUIDANCE <br /> Sumu o��ners anu design prolessionals bclieve dicy can muke conVactors liablc tur un:nticipat�d <br /> I subsurface conditions by limiting what they provide for bid preparation. To help pre�ent co,tl} proi�lcm:. <br /> give conVactars ?hc complete geotechnicul engineering or geologic report, but preface it �vith a olearl} <br /> written letter of transmettal. In that leucr, advise contractors that the rcport was �ot prepared for purposes <br /> i of bid developmcnt and that the report's accuracy is limited; encouragc them to conFer with Gco6ngineers <br /> and/or to conduct additional study to obtain the specific types of ir.fo�.nation thcy need or prefer. :1 <br /> pre-bid conference can also be valuable. Be sure contractors have sufficient time to perform addition�l <br /> j swdy. Only then might an owner be in a position to give contmctors th.e best information available, R'�11IL' <br /> � rcquiring them ro at Ieast share the financial responsibilities stemming from unanticipated conditions. <br /> Purdicr, a contingency for unanticipated conditions shuuld be included in your project Uudgct and <br /> schcdule. � <br /> CONTRACTORS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR SITE SAFETY ON THEIR OWN CONSTRUCTION <br /> 1 PROJECTS <br /> Our gcotechnical recommendations are not intcnded to direct the contractor's proccdurcs, methods. <br /> schedule or management of Ihe �tirork sitc. 'I�he contractur is solcly responsible forjob site safct} :i��d ti�r <br /> � managing construction operations to minimirc riska to on-;ire persunnel an� tu adjaccnt pruperties. <br /> READ THESE PROVISIONS CL.OSELY <br /> � Some clients, design professiona!s ❑nd contractors may not rccogni�e that th� gcoscicnce practices <br /> (gcotechnical engineering or geology) are (ar Icss exact dian other enginecring and natural sciencc <br /> � disciplines. This lack o£ understanding can create unrealistic expectations that could lead to <br /> disappointments, claims and disputes. GeoGngineers includes thesc explanatory "limitatiens" provisions <br /> in our reports to help reduce such risks. Please confer with GeoEngineers if you are uncicar how thrsc <br /> "Report 1'_imitations and Guidelines for Use"apply to your project or site. <br /> ! GEOTECHNICAL, GEOLOGIC AND ENVIRONMENTAL REPORTS SHOULD NOT BE INTERCHANGED <br /> � 'I'he equipment, techniqucs and personnel used to perform an environmental study differ si�mificandy <br /> t�rom those used to perform a geotechnical or geologic study and vice versa. Por that reason, a <br /> geotechnical engineering or geologic report does not usually relate any environmental tindings, i <br /> 1 conclusions or recommendations; e.e., about the likelihood of encountering underb�ound storage tanl:s or <br /> regulated. contaminants. Similarly, environmentaf reports are not used to address geotechnicaf or geologic <br /> concerns regarding a spccitic projcct. <br /> BIOLOGICAL POLLUTANTS <br /> GeoEnginecrs' Scope of�Vork specifically cxcludes the in��estigation, detection,prevention or assessment <br /> of the prescncc of biological pollutants. Accordingly, this report does not include any interpretations, <br /> rccommcndations, findings, or conclusions regarding the detecting, assessing, preventing or abating oC <br /> biological pollutants and no conclusions or infcrcnccs should be drawn regarding biological pollutants, as <br /> i they may relate to this project. The term "biological pollutants" includes, but is not limited to, mulds, <br /> fungi, spores, bacteria, and viruses, and/or any o£their byproducts. <br /> If Client desires these specialized scrvices, they should be obtained from a consultant �vho offers services <br /> in this spcciafized field. <br /> I Filth'o.8987-00a-00 ���;PC-.� �iEOENGINEEPS�� <br /> OCIoGcr I1,?006 <br /> � <br />