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HomeMy WebLinkAbout57-25 RESOLUTION113 West Mountain Street
Fayetteville, AR 72701
(479) 575-8323
Resolution: 57-25
File Number: 2025-134
ON CALL MATERIALS TESTING SERVICES (RFQ 25-01):
A RESOLUTION TO AWARD RFQ #25-01, SELECTION #1 AND APPROVE MCCLELLAND CONSULTING
ENGINEERS, INC., OLSSON, INC., AND GTS, INC. AS PRIMARY PROVIDERS OF ON -CALL MATERIALS
TESTING SERVICES AS NEEDED THROUGH APRIL 30, 2026
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS:
Section 1: That the City Council of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas hereby awards RFQ #25-01, Selection #1 and
approves McClelland Consulting Engineers, Inc., Olsson, Inc., and GTS, Inc. as primary providers of on -call materials
testing services for the rates attached to this Resolution and based on availability as needed through April 30, 2026.
PASSED and APPROVED on February 18, 2025
Approved:
Molly Rawn, Mayor
Attest
9,vq, s
Kara Paxton, City Clerk Treasurer
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CITY OF
FAYETTEVILLE
ARKANSAS
MEETING OF FEBRUARY 18, 2025
CITY COUNCIL MEMO
2025-134
TO: Mayor Rawn and City Council
THRU: Chris Brown, Public Works Director
FROM: Matt Casey, Engineering Design Manager
SUBJECT: Approval of a resolution to award RFQ 25-01, Selection #1 to McClelland Consulting
Engineers, Inc., Olsson, Inc. and GTS, Inc. as primary providers based on rates
provided and availability for on -call materials services as needed through April 30,
2026
RECOMMENDATION:
Approval of a resolution to award RFQ 25-01, Selection #1 to McClelland Consulting Engineers, Inc Olsson,
Inc. and GTS, Inc. as primary providers based on rates provided and availability for on -call materials services
as needed through April 30, 2026.
BACKGROUND:
As part of each of the City's street, drainage, water and sewer projects, a materials testing lab is contracted to
perform materials testing for the design and construction. The testing includes asphalt, gravel base, concrete
and various other materials used during the construction of these projects. The testing is done to ensure that
the materials and the installation meet the City requirements and the project's specifications.
DISCUSSION:
An engineering selection committee selected McClelland Consulting Engineers, Inc., Olsson, Inc. and GTS,
Inc. to be used for on -call materials testing services for street, drainage and utilities projects through April
30, 2026.
BUDGET/STAFF IMPACT:
Funds for the material testing have been budgeted in various capital projects with the Sales Tax Capital
Improvements Fund, the Transportation Bond Fund, Drainage Bond Fund and the Water and Sewer Fund.
ATTACHMENTS: SRF (#3) , FY Construction Materials Laboratory Fee Schedule - 2025 (#4), GTS Unit Rate
Sheets (#5), Field Rate Services (#6)
Mailing address:
113 W. Mountain Street www.fayetteville-ar.gov
Fayetteville, AR 72701
== City of Fayetteville, Arkansas
Y 113 West Mountain Street
Fayetteville, AR 72701
(479)575-8323
- Legislation Text
File #: 2025-134
Approval of a resolution to award RFQ 25-01, Selection #1 to McClelland Consulting Engineers,
Inc., Olsson, Inc. and GTS, Inc. as primary providers based on rates provided and availability for
on -call materials services as needed through April 30, 2026
A RESOLUTION TO AWARD RFQ #25-01, SELECTION #1 AND APPROVE MCCLELLAND
CONSULTING ENGINEERS, INC., OLSSON, INC., AND GTS, INC. AS PRIMARY PROVIDERS
OF ON -CALL MATERIALS TESTING SERVICES AS NEEDED THROUGH APRIL 30, 2026
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE,
ARKANSAS:
Section 1: That the City Council of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas hereby awards RFQ #25-01,
Selection #1 and approves McClelland Consulting Engineers, Inc., Olsson, Inc., and GTS, Inc. as
primary providers of on -call materials testing services for the rates attached to this Resolution and based
on availability as needed through April 30, 2026.
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Matt Casey
Submitted By
City of Fayetteville Staff Review Form
2025-134
Item ID
2/18/2025
City Council Meeting Date - Agenda Item Only
N/A for Non -Agenda Item
1/23/2025 ENGINEERING (621)
Submitted Date Division / Department
Action Recommendation:
Approval of a resolution to award RFQ 25-01, Selection #1 to McClelland Consulting Engineers, Inc Olsson, Inc. and
GTS, Inc. as primary providers based on rates provided and availability for on -call materials services as needed
through April 30, 2026.
Budget Impact:
Account Number
Project Number
Budgeted Item? No Total Amended Budget
Expenses (Actual+Encum)
Does item have a direct cost?
Is a Budget Adjustment attached?
Available Budget
No Item Cost
No Budget Adjustment
Remaining Budget
Fund
Project Title
V20221130
Purchase Order Number: Previous Ordinance or Resolution #
Change Order Number: Approval Date:
Original Contract Number:
Comments:
1580 East Stearns Street
McCLELLAND Fayetteville, Arkansas 72703
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CONSULTING 479-443-2377
a, mun-mr-wrim ENGINEERS, INC. CTTP Lab No. 914810 www.mce.us.com
CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS LABORATORY
FEE SCHEDULE
2025
GENERAL:
CMT Technician
$ 65.00 per hour
Senior CMT Technician
75.00 per hour
CMT Supervisor
155.00 per hour
Geotechnical/CMT Specialist
130.00 per hour
Engineering Technician/EIT
130.00 per hour
Laboratory Supervisor
85.00 per hour
Geotechnical Engineer
140.00 per hour
Construction Observation
100.00 per hour
Project Engineer
135.00 per hour
Geotechnical Project Manager
115.00 per hour
Principal Geotechnical Engineer
175.00 per hour
Administrative Assistant
77.00 per hour
Mileage
0.75 per mile
SOILS:
CMT Technician Field Testing* 65.00 per hour
Senior CMT Technician Field Testing* 75.00 per hour
*Density Testing -Nuclear Gauge (ASTM D 2922/ AASHTO T310), Sample Pickup, or Stand-by Time
Nuclear Density Gauge Fee: (per Density Test); [Minimum $15.00 per trip, per project] 18.00 each
Atterberg Limits Test (3-point) (ASTM D 4318 / AASHTO T89, T90) 65.00 each
Soil Sieve Analysis w/ No. 200 Wash (ASTM D 422, D 1140 / AASHTO T88) 100.00 each
Soils Classification: Atterberg Limits & Sieve Analysis 155.00 each
Standard Proctor Test ASTM D 698 or AASHTO T 99(includes Soils Classification) 415.00 each
Modified Proctor Test ASTM D 1557 or AASHTO T 180(includes soils Classification) 465.00 each
California Bearing Ratio (CBR) ASTM D 1883/ AASHTO T193 400.00 each
***Additional Soil Testing Procedures Available On Request***
CONCRETE/AGGREGATE
Concrete Mix Design
Price on Request
Review Concrete Mix Design Submittal
155.00 per hour
CMT Technician Concrete Field Testing*
65.00 per hour
Senior CMT Technician Concrete Field Testing*
75.00 per hour
*(1-hour minimum): [For any of the following 6 items:]
• Concrete Cylinder, Grout, Mortar or Beam Molding
• Concrete Cylinder or Beam Pickup
• Concrete Slump Test ASTM C143 / AASHTO T119
• Concrete AirContent Test ASTM C 231 orC 173 / AASHTO T 152
• Cement Mortar or Grout Sampling
• Stand-byTime
• Unit Weight and Yield of Freshly Mixed Concrete ASTM C 138 / AASHTO T121
• Sample Pickup, Transporting, and Processing/Placement Into Curing
Compressive Strength of Concrete Test Cylinders C 39/T22 (pad capped)
25.00 each
Compressive Strength of Concrete Test Cylinders C 39/T22 (sulfur capped)
35.00 each
Spare Cylinders Specimens Processed, Stored & Cured but not Tested
25.00 each
Schmidt Hammer Testing (Engineering Technician)
130.00 per hour
*ACI Grade I Concrete Field Testing Technician
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1580 East Stearns Street
McCLELLAND Fayetteville, Arkansas 72703
ffl"CE�
CONSULTING 479-443-2377
a, mun-mr-wrim ENGINEERS, INC. CTTP Lab No. 914810 www.mce.us.com
CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS LABORATORY
FEE SCHEDULE
2025
CONCRETE/AGGREGATE (Continued)
Flexural Strength of Concrete Beams ASTM C 78 or C 293
50.00 each
Spare Beam Specimens Processed, Stored & Cured but not Tested
40.00 each
Compressive Strength of Grout Cubes/Prisms
40.00 each
Compressive Strength of Cement Mortar Cubes
25.00 each
Concrete Coring (4" diameter):
Core Machine & CMT Technician
115.00 per hour
Compressive Strength of Concrete Cores (4" diameter)
40.00 each
Other Core Sizes (sampling and testing)
Price on Request
Concrete Fine Aggregate Gradation (AASHTO T11 and T27)
125.00 each
Concrete Coarse Aggregate Gradation (AASHTO T11 and T27)
125.00 each
Aggregate Specific Gravity Testing ASTM C 127,C 128 / AASHTO T84, T85
150.00 each
Class 7 Aggregate Gradation (AASHTO T11 and T27)
250.00 each
ARDOT Class 7 Sounding
25.00 each
'Additional Concrete/Aggregate Testing Procedures Available On Request***
ASPHALT:
Asphalt Mix Design (Marshall Design Method)
Price on Request
Review Asphalt Mix Design
155.00 per hour
CMT Technician Asphalt Field Testing*
65.00 per hour
Senior CMT Technician Asphalt Field Testing*
75.00 per hour
*In -place Spot Check Density Testing, Sample Pickup, or Stand-by Time
Superpave Laboratory Analysis (Gmm, Gmb, AC Content, Air Voids, Gradation)
650.00 each
Marshall Laboratory Analysis (Gmm, Gmb, AC Content, Air Voids, Gradation)
750.00 each
Laboratory Density of Cored Samples including Thickness Measurement** 35.00 each
Asphalt Coring Machine & CMT Technician** 140.00 per hour
**Testing and Sampling of 4" or 6" diameter cores
SPECIAL INSPECTIONS:
Spray -Applied Fire Resistant Material/Intumescent Coating Testing 130.00 per hour
Structural Steel/Welding Inspection by CWI 100.00 per hour
Non-destructive Testing on Welds (UT, MT, or Radiographic) 110.00 per hour
Post -Tension Inspection 140.00 per hour
Firestop/Fire Penetration Inspection 135.00 per hour
Services Not Listed are Available on Request
All prices are subject to revision each year
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1915 N. Shiloh Drive office 479-521-7645
Fayetteville, Arkansas 72704 fax 479-521-6232
Arkansas Office GTS, Inc.
Fayetteville, Effective
January 2025 Geotechnical & Testing Services
Laboratory Materials Testing Services (please call for unlisted items)
Moisture - Density
Standard Proctor
AASHTO T99,
$160.00
Relationship
ASTM D698
Moisture - Density
Modified Proctor
AASHTO T180,
$185.00
Relationship
ASTM D1557
Moisture Content
Moisture Content of soils
ASTM D2216
$10.00
AASHTO T-89,
Atterberg Limits
Atterberg Limits 3 Point Wet Preparation
AASHTO T-90,
$75.00
ASTM D 4318
ASTM C136 ASTM
Washed and dried sieve used for soil classification
C117
Sieve Analysis
$75.00
determination (< 5 Ibs)
AASHTO T27
AASHTO T11
ASTM C136 ASTM
Washed and dried oversized sieve (greater than 5
C117
Sieve Analysis
$150.00
Ibs)
AASHTO T27
AASHTO T11
Sieve Analysis
Fine Particle Size Distribution Using the
AASHTO T 88
(Hydrometer)
Sedimentation (Hydrometer) Analysis
ASTM D 422
$130.00
ASTM D 7928
Specific Gravity and
Determination of Specific Gravity and Absorption
ASTM C127
AASHTO T84 /
$60.00
Absorption
of Fine or Coarse Aggregate
ASTM C128
California Bearing
Evaluating the potential strength of subgrade,
Ratio (CBR) 3-point
subbase, and base course material, for use in
ASTM D 1883,
$300.00
method
road and airfield pavements.
AASHTO T 193
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1915 N. Shiloh Drive office 479-521-7645
Fayetteville, Arkansas 72704 fax 479-521-6232
Arkansas Office GTS, In
Fayetteville, Effective .
January 2025 Geotechnical & Testing Services
Laboratory Materials Testing Services (please call for unlisted items)
Obtain a measure of compressive strength for
'
Unconfined
Compressive
soils that possess sufficient cohesion to permit
ASTM D 2166,
$100.00
Strength Testing
testing in the unconfined state
AASHTO T 208
Triaxial testing**
Unconsolidated - Undrained (UU)
AASHTO T 296,
$375.00
ASTM D 2850
Triaxial testing**
Consolidated - Undrained (CU)
AASHTO T 297,
$500.00
ASTM D 4767
Triaxial testing**
Consolidated - Drained (CD)
ASTM WK 3821
$750.00
Soil Consolidation
Determining the magnitude and rate of
** (One-
consolidation of soil when it is restrained laterally
ASTM D 2435,
$300.00
Dimensional,
and drained axially while subjected to
AASHTO T 216
Interval Loading)
incrementally applied controlled -stress loading.
Permeability
Laboratory Measurement of Hydraulic
Testing (Flexible
Conductivity
ASTM D5084
$300.00
Wall)**
**
sample prep or remolding
NA
$75.00
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1915 N. Shiloh Drive office 479-521-7645
Fayetteville, Arkansas 72704 fax 479-521-6232
Arkansas Office GTS, In
Fayetteville, Effective .
January 2025 Geotechnical & Testing Services
Laboratory Materials Testing Services (please call for unlisted items)
Cr
This test assigns an empirical value to the relative
amount, fineness, and character of claylike
Sand Equivalency
material present in the specimen.
ASTM D 2419,
$450.00
Test
AASHTO T 176
Soundness of
Standard Test Method for Soundness of
ASTM C 88,
$500.00
Aggregates
Aggregates by Use of Sodium Sulfate
AASHTO T 104
Coring and sampling of in plae asphalt including
backfilling with grout
ASTM C 131
LA Abrasion
$650.00
AASHTO T 96
I
Deleterious
determination of friable particles, clay lumps,
Material
and soft fragments in an aggregate
NA
$50.00
Determination
Standard Test Method for One -Dimensional Swell
Swell Test ** (One-
or Settlement Potential of Cohesive Soils
ASTM D 4546,
$300.00
Dimensional)
AASHTO T 216
Soil Stabilization
using fly ash, cement and lime to stabilize soils
NA
call for quote
***For any soils and aggregate lab testing not listed please call for quote***
Laboratory
. .
Compressive
Curing, Storing and Testing (Pad Capping) 6" x 12"
ASTM C 39, ASTM
$25.00
Strength of
cylinders
C1231, ASTM C511
Cylinders
Laboratory
Compressive
Curing, Storing and Testing (Pad Capping) 4" x 8"
ASTM C 39, ASTM
$15.00
Strength of
cylinders
C1231, ASTM C511
Cylinders
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1915 N. Shiloh Drive office 479-521-7645
Fayetteville, Arkansas 72704 fax 479-521-6232
Arkansas Office GTS, In
Fayetteville, Effective .
January 2025 Geotechnical & Testing Services
Laboratory Materials Testing Services (please call for unlisted items)
Laboratory Flexural
Strength of Beams
Curing, Storing, Measuring and Testing
ASTM C 78, ASTM
$45.00
(per beam)
C511, ASTM C1542
Laboratory
Compressive
Curing, Storing and Testing (sulfur Capping)
ASTM C 42, ASTM
$50.00
Strength of drilled
C 39, ASTM C617
cores
Saw cutting
Saw cutting ends of contractor formed cylinders
cylinders and
to achieve a perpendicular surface (per end)
NA
$10.00
drilled cores
Petrographic
Microscopic analysis of hardened concrete
ASTM C 457
Call for Quote
Analysis
Laboratory
Compressive
Curing, Storing and Testing (Pad Capping) 6" x 3"
Strength of Grout
x 3" prisms
ASTM C 1019
$30.00
Prisms
Laboratory
Compressive
Curing, Storing and Testing (Pad Capping) 2" x 2"
ASTM C 109
$20.00
Strength of mortar
x 2" cubes
cubes
This test methods provides various testing
Laboratory testing
procedures
of concrete
commonly used for evaluating characteristics of
ASTM C 140
Call for Quote
masonry units
concrete
masonry units and related concrete units.
• =
Laboratory testing
Laboratory Testing of asphalt cores for specific
AASHTO T-166
$35.00
.
of Asphalt Cores
gravity (density)
Laboratory Density
- • • •
of Fireproofing
Laboratory determination of SUM density
ASTM E 605
$150.00
each density)
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1915 N. Shiloh Drive office 479-521-7645
Fayetteville, Arkansas 72704 fax 479-521-6232
Fayetteville, Arkansas Office Effective
January 2025
Field Materials Testing Services (please call for unlisted items)
GTS, Inc.
Geotechnical & Testing Services
Materials Testing Technician performing in AASHTO T310,
Soil Density Testing $65.00
place soil densities I ASTM D6938
Soil/Aggregate On site sampling of soils and aggregates AASHTO T2, 1 $65.00
Sample Pickup for laboratory testing I ASTM D 75
$15 Gauge Fee
Per Trip
NA
Proofroll and Engineering observation of on site soils
Undercut prior to placement of fill material or after NA $125.00 NA
Observation undercut has been completed
AASHTO T23,
• T119, T141,
Field Concrete T152, T309,
Atterberg Limits 3 Point Wet Preparation $65.00 NA
Testing ASTM C31,
C143, C172,
C231, C1064
Concrete Cylinder
Retrieving concrete test specimens made
Pick up (per set NA $35.00 NA
charge)
by GTS or by the client
Concrete Rebound
Assess the in -place uniformity of concrete
Hammer (Schmidt ASTM C805 $125.00 $15.00
and to estimate in -place strength
Hammer)
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1915 N. Shiloh Drive office 479-521-7645
Fayetteville, Arkansas 72704 fax 479-521-6232
Fayetteville, Arkansas Office Effective
January 2025
Field Materials Testing Services (please call for unlisted items)
GTS, Inc.
Geotechnical & Testing Services
Concrete Coring Coring and sampling of hardened concrete AASHTO T24
and Sampling I including backfilling with grout I ASTM C42 $65.00 $250.00
Concrete maturity Placement and downloading of maturity
$50.00 per site
and temperature and temperature information and ASTM C1074 $125.00
visit
testing equipment
Concrete maturity
and temperature Field Sensors ASTM C1074 $125.00 $50.00 Per Test
sensors (per sensor
fee)
Evaluating and providing statistical (and
Floor Flatness .02 per square
graphical) information concerning floor ASTM E1155 $125.00
Determination foot
surface profiles
Concrete Floor Obtaining a quantitative value indicating
Vapor Emission the rate or moisture vapor emission from ASTM F1869 $125.00 $35 per kit
Testing a concrete floor
Concrete Ph testing Evaluating the Ph of concrete floors ASTM F710 $125.00 $10 per kit
Concrete mortar
Time of setting concrete by means of
time of setting ASTM C403 $125.00 $150.00
penetration resistance method
testing
Concrete Floor $50.00 per site
Quantitative determination of percent
Relative Humidity ASTM F2170 $125.00 visit and $50.00
relative humidity in concrete slabs
Insitu Testing per Sensor Test
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1915 N. Shiloh Drive office 479-521-7645
Fayetteville, Arkansas 72704 fax 479-521-6232
Fayetteville, Arkansas Office Effective
January 2025
Field Materials Testing Services (please call for unlisted items)
GTS, Inc.
Geotechnical & Testing Services
AASHTO T23,
On site sampling, testing and making grout T119, T309,
Field Grout Testing test specimens of freshly mixed grout ASTM C1019, $65.00 NA
C143, C1064
Field Observation
Visual observation of CMU reinforcing,
of CMU Block Wall NA $125.00 NA
Construction joint placement, bond beams etc.
This test assigns an empirical value to the
relative amount, fineness, and character
Field Mortar of claylike material present in the
ASTM C1714 $65.00 NA
Testing specimen.
Asphalt Rolling
Evaluation of density with passes of
Pattern compaction equipment of fresh hot mix ASTM D2950 $75.00 $15 Gauge Fee
asphalt
Coring and sampling of in plae asphalt ASTM D979,
including backfilling with grout AASHTO T168
Asphalt coring and $65.00 $100.00 Per Site
sampling Visit
Observation of
straight shaft Observation of soil type, depth,
drilled piers
reinforcing bars, bearing capacity, etc.
NA 1 $125.00 1 NA
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1915 N. Shiloh Drive office 479-521-7645
Fayetteville, Arkansas 72704 fax 479-521-6232 GTS, Inc.
Fayetteville, Arkansas Office Effective Geotechnical & Testing Services
January 2025
Field Materials Testing Services (please call for unlisted items)
Observation of
Geopier
Observation of soil type, depth,
NA
$125.00
NA
compactive effort, bearing capacity, etc.
foundations
Observation of
retaining wall
Observation of retaining wall construction
NA
$125.00
NA
installation
Observation of soil
bearing capacity for
Observation of soil types and bearing
NA
$125.00
NA
foundation
capacity
elements
Observation of
reinforcing bars for
Observation of size, number and
NA
$125.00
NA
foundation and
placement of reinforcing bars
structural elements
Observation of
driven pile
Observation of driven piles, number of
NA
$125.00
NA
blows, pile size, etc.
foundations
Observation of soil Observation of soil nails, bar size, bar
NA $125.00 NA
nail reinforcement length, grout type and strength, etc.
Observation of
observation of micropiles, bar size, bar
micropile NA $125.00 NA
length, grout type and strength, etc.
foundations
Observation of Post
observation of installation and tensioning
Tension concrete NA $125.00 NA
of post tension cables
systems
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1915 N. Shiloh Drive office 479-521-7645
Fayetteville, Arkansas 72704 fax 479-521-6232 GTS, Inc.
Fayetteville, Arkansas Office Effective
Geotechnical & Testing Services
January 2025
Field Materials Testing Services (please call for unlisted items)
Paint Thickness
Gauge per day
Fireproofing observation of fireproofing for thickness, ASTM E605 $125.00 $100.00 /
Observation density and cohesion Adhesions $40.00
per Test / Density
60.00 per Test
Principal
Professional
Professional Engineer services in the field
NA
$175.00
NA
or report writing
Engineer
Staff Professional
Professional Engineer services in the field
NA
$150.00
NA
Engineer
or report writing
Intern -Engineer
Intern engineer services in the field or
NA
$125.00
NA
report writing
Certified Welding
Code compliance, visual and ultrasonic
Varies
$150.00
NA
Inspector (CWI)
weld inspection, bolt inspection, impact
wrench calibration, etc.
Reinforcing Bar
Varies
$150.00
$250 per half day
Locating
Locating reinforcing bars, conduits, post
tension cables, etc. in concrete slabs
Skidmore Wilhelm
Tension Calibrator
Varies
$150.00
$40.00
Torque Multiplier
Used in conjunction with torque wrench
NA
$150.00
$100.00
for high strength bolt testing
Torque Wrench
Used for testing torque of high strength
Varies
$150.00
$20.00
bolts
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1915 N. Shiloh Drive office 479-521-7645
Fayetteville, Arkansas 72704 fax 479-521-6232
Fayetteville, Arkansas Office Effective
January 2025
Field Materials Testing Services (please call for unlisted items)
Ultra Sonic Testing I Phased UT Machine
Mag Particle
Mag Particle Yoke
Testing
x-ray services I x-ray of structural welds
GTS, Inc.
Geotechnical & Testing Services
Varies 1 $150.00 1 $300.00
Varies $150.00 $100.00
Call for
Varies Quote upon request
Used to check the suitability and allowable
Bolt Pulling Test loads of an anchor type and check they Varies $150.00 Varies by Project
have been installed correctly
Impact Echo Using sound waves to determine flaws
NA $175.00 $250.00
Services I and/or thicknesses in concrete structures
Using radar to locate, reinforcing bars or
Ground Penetrating conduits in concrete, underground NA $150.00 $250 per half day
Radar utilities, underground structures or tanks,
etc.
Sonic Echo Impulse Non -Destructive method of determining
Response length and integrity of concrete NA $175.00 $1,000.00
foundations
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1915 N. Shiloh Drive
Fayetteville, Arkansas 72704
Fayetteville, Arkansas Office
January 2025
office 479-521-7645
fax 479-521-6232
Effective
Field Materials Testing Services (please call for unlisted items)
FUR Infrared Infrared imaging of building components NA
Camera Imaging using a Flir E60 camera
Portal to portal rates to and from the GTS,
Mileage Inc. office to the jobsite. Based on current NA
g IRS Rate plus 5% (minimum $40.00 fee per
trip).
GTS, Inc.
Geotechnical & Testing Services
$150.00 1 $400.00
Based on published current
IRS government mileage
rates plus 5% (minimum $40
fee)
Report Preparation
and Review (Per
Report)
Administative costs for distribution.
(Technician reports and Associated Lab
field reports only)
NA
$20.00
NA
10% Will be added to all invoice subtotals
Project
for Project Management, Dispatch, and
NA
10%
NA
Management Fee
Administation
Work requested to be performed on Saturdays or prior to 6:00am and after 6:00pm
Monday through Friday will be billed 1.5 times the normal hourly rates listed above.
Overtime,
Sunday testing will be Double and Holiday will be Triple the normal hourly rates.
Weekend, and
Any test scheduled between 6:00pm to 5:00am but not performed by no fault of GTS
Holiday Rates
will be charged a premium charge of $200.00 for the cancellation (in addition to
Mileage and Travel Time if onsite).
Minimum Time
There is a Minimum charge of 1 hour on site time and .5 hour travel time
Charge
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olsson
2025 Field Operations Services
Unit Rate Schedule
Special Inspections and Construction Materials Testing Services
Testing Services (3-Hour Minimum)
FieldTechnician................................................................................................Hour
$75.00
Senior Technician..............................................................................................Hour
$85.00
Steel Technician................................................................................................Hour
$105.00
FieldManager....................................................................................................Hour
$100.00
Project Manager / Project Engineer...................................................................Hour
$160.00
Senior Project Manager / Senior Engineer .........................................................Hour
$220.00
Administrative Coordinator.................................................................................Hour
$75.00
Mileage..............................................................................................................Mile
$0.85
Laboratory Testing Services
Aggregate Testing
Abrasion - LA Machine......................................................................................Each
$500.00
Atterberg Limit (Plasticity Index).......................................................................Each
$125.00
Bulk Density (Unit Weight) and Voids...............................................................Each
$110.00
Deleterious - Clay Lumps and Friable Particles ................................................Each
$190.00
Deleterious - Flat & Elongated Particles............................................................Each
$375.00
Deleterious - Lightweight Particles....................................................................Each
$230.00
Deleterious - Organic Impurities........................................................................Each
$140.00
Material Finer than No. 200 Sieve.....................................................................Each
$85.00
Minimum & Maximum Index Density (Vibratory Table) ......................................Each
$260.00
Moisture Content..............................................................................................Each
$21.00
Oversize Particle Correction.............................................................................Each
$125.00
Particle Size (Gradation) - Sieve Analysis <3/4" ...............................................Each
$135.00
Particle Size (Gradation) - Sieve Analysis >3/4" ...............................................Each
$220.00
Percent Fractured Particles in Coarse Aggregate .............................................Each
$280.00
Proctor - Modified.............................................................................................Each
$260.00
Proctor - Standard............................................................................................Each
$220.00
Sand Equivalent of Fine Aggregate..................................................................Each
$245.00
Soundness Aggregates (Sodium or Magnesium)...............................................Each
$305.00
Specific Gravity of Aggregate Coarse or Fine Aggregate...................................Each
$200.00
Uncompacted Void Content of Fine Aggregate ..................................................Each
$80.00
Asphalt Testing
Asphalt Binder Content by Ignition.....................................................................Each $150.00
Gradation of Extracted Aggregates (Includes Binder by Ignition) .......................Each $200.00
Bulk Specific Gravity/ Pavement Cores (1 pt) .....................................................Each $70.00
Marshall Density(3pt)........................................................................................Each $240.00
Marshall Stability and Flow(3pt)........................................................................Each $350.00
Percent Air Voids in Compacted Paving Mix......................................................Each $45.00
Preparation & Density of Superpave Gyratory Compaction Specimens (2pt)..... Each $320.00
Theoretical Maximum Specific Gravity (Rice) (Gmm).........................................Each $155.00
Cement. Concrete. & Masonry Testing
ChlorideIon.......................................................................................................Each $200.00
Compressive Strength - Block or Block Prism...................................................Each $230.00
Compressive Strength - Concrete Cores...........................................................Each $95.00
Compressive Strength - Cube (Grout & Mortar).................................................Each $45.00
Compressive Strength - Cylinders.....................................................................Each $25.00
Density, Absorption & Voids of Hardened Concrete...........................................Each $630.00
Flexural Strength of Concrete............................................................................Each $75.00
Length Change of Hardened Hydraulic -Cement Mortar and Concrete ...............Each $400.00
Measuring Thickness of Concrete Elements (Drilled Cores) ..............................Each $70.00
Potential Alkali Silica Reactivity(ASR)...............................................................Each $830.00
Equipment
Core Machine/Sampling...................................................................................Day $300.00
Dynamic Cone Penetrometer (DCP).................................................................Day $200.00
Electrical Resistivity - Field (AEMC Gauge) ......................................................Day $100.00
Floor Flatness Equipment.................................................................................Day $300.00
Relative Humidity Probe/Sensor.......................................................................Each $80.00
Settlement Monitoring Plate..............................................................................Each $300.00
Standard Field Equipment................................................................................Each $25.00
Vapor Emission Test Kit...................................................................................Each $60.00
Soil Testing
Atterberg Limits (Plasticity Index)......................................................................Each
$125.00
CBR Laboratory Compacted (3pt).....................................................................Each
$630.00
CBR Laboratory Compacted (1pt).....................................................................Each
$230.00
Density (Wet/Dry).............................................................................................Each
$30.00
Direct Shear Test of Soils (Consolidated Drained) (3pt) ....................................Each
$1,600.00
Dispersion - Crumb...........................................................................................Each
$95.00
Dispersion - Pinhole..........................................................................................Each
$190.00
Material Finer than No. 200 Sieve.....................................................................Each
$85.00
Moisture Content..............................................................................................Each
$21.00
Moisture Content - Microwave..........................................................................Each
$50.00
One -Dimensional Consolidation Test................................................................Each
Organic Content - Soils.....................................................................................Each
Oversize Particle Correction.............................................................................Each
Particle Size (Gradation) - Hydrometer.............................................................Each
Particle Size (Gradation) - Sieve Analysis ..........................................................Each
Permeability - Flexible Wall Permeameter (Intact) ............................................Each
Permeability - Flexible Wall Permeameter (Remold)..........................................Each
Proctor- Modified.............................................................................................Each
Proctor - Modified w/Additive............................................................................Each
Proctor - Standard............................................................................................Each
Proctor - Standard w/Chem Additive.................................................................Each
Swell or Collapse (One Dimensional)................................................................Each
Triaxial Compression — Consolidated Drained (Intact) ......................................Each
Triaxial Compression — Consolidated Drained (Remold)....................................Each
Triaxial Compression — Consolidated Undrained (Intact) ..................................Each
Triaxial Compression — Consolidated Undrained (Remold)................................Each
Triaxial Compression — Unconsolidated Undrained ...........................................Each
Unconfined Compressive Strength - Intact Rock ...............................................Each
Unconfined Compressive Strength - Soils .........................................................Each
Sprayed Fire Resistive Materials (SFRM)
Adhesion of SFRM to Structural Members (Field)..............................................Each
Thickness and Density of SFRM to Structural Members ....................................Each
General Terms and Conditions
$440.00
$105.00
$125.00
$250.00
$135.00
$550.00
$650.00
$260.00
$340.00
$220.00
$290.00
$315.00
$1,730.00
$1,930.00
$1,575.00
$1,775.00
$180.00
$125.00
$85.00
$25.00
$90.00
1. These Unit Fees are in effect until January 1, 2026. Services and fees not listed above will
be quoted upon request.
2. All services charged are portal-to-portal.
3. Services provided on Saturday, Sunday, Holidays, or in excess of 8-hours/day will be charged
at 1.5 times the unit fee.
4. Services provided before 6:00 a.m. and after 6:00 p.m. will be charged at 1.5 times the unit fee.
5. Mileage Rate subject to change based on Federal and IRS rate changes.
6. Subcontracted services and expenses will be invoiced at our cost plus 20%
7. Project Manager time will be included for project coordination and report review.
8. Per Diem will be billed at actual cost + 15% unless otherwise specified.