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RFQ# 18-05-24 Architectural and Engineering Consulting Services: Construction Testing and Inspections RFQ# 20-70-01 Continuing Professional Consulting Services TSF has utilized this approach in our interactions with Contractors over the past ten years. Our approach has resulted in projects being consistently completed on time and within budget. It has also created excellent working relationships with many local contractors. Below please find our Construction Materials Testing Project Approach:  Request for services from City with issue of Purchase Order  Pre-Construction Meeting Review scope, schedule, and report distribution  Testing requested by City / Contractor  Work Order issued to Field Technician Arrive on site, sign in (if required) Perform task, sign out (if required)  Prepare report and review QA/QC Smartphone reporting system (E-Field Data) Immediate results notification  Password protected FTP site  Invoice monthly, backup reports provided Inspection Services Project Approach  Request for Services from the City of Sunny Isles Beach with issue of Purchase Order  Meet with City of Plantation officials (Building Department) and Contractor Review scope, schedule, and report distribution  Contractor schedules inspection appointment  Perform inspection and submit electronic report to Contractor with inspection results Smartphone reporting system (E-Field Data) Immediate results notification  Complete Inspection Logbook at the site for the assigned task  Password protected FTP site  Invoice monthly, backup reports provided This system has proven successful as it ensures promptness, satisfaction and steady communication between the client and our staff. At each step of the way our staff keeps in mind the client’s complete satisfaction, cost savings to the client, and timeliness. FAST TRACK/EXPEDITED PROJECTS TSF’s standard response time for most common testing activities is 24 hours with notice via email, fax or phone call. These testing activities include but are not limited to: Proctor tests, field density tests (soil and asphalt), LBR tests, soil conductivity/resistivity tests, organic content tests, concrete cylinders, grout prisms/mortar cubes, concrete coring, and asphalt coring. Specific tasks may require additional preparation time prior to mobilizing to the site. If needed, TSF can respond to last minute/same day requests within 2 hours of contacting our office. We have technicians on job sites throughout Miami-Dade County that can respond to same day testing needs. Please note that should a Contractor forget to schedule testing, TSF provides the following solutions to minimize the impact on the project schedule: • Concrete: TSF performs concrete cores or non-destructive testing, such as Windsor probe testing. • Density: TSF tests by (1) potholing or (2) excavating and retesting. • Asphalt: TSF performs asphalt cores. 17