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400 North Link Lane | Fort Collins, Colorado 80524
Telephone: 970-206-9455 Fax: 970-206-9441
May 18, 2018
City of Fort Collins
Engineering Department
281 North College
Fort Collins, CO 80524
Attention: Mr. Dan Woodward
Subject: Fee Estimate for Construction Observation and Materials Testing Services
Horsetooth and College Intersection Improvements
Fort Collins, Colorado
Proposal No. FC-18-0236
At your request, CTL|Thompson, Inc. is pleased to provide this fee estimate for Construction Observation
and Materials Testing services for the Horsetooth and College Intersection Improvements project located
in Fort Collins, Colorado. We used the soils report and plans provided in preparation of our proposal.
We anticipate that the City will use our estimate for the basis of establishing a budget for the project and
to issue a purchase order for our services. Our estimated scope of services and associated fees were
prepared according to the terms and conditions of our professional services agreement with the City of
Fort Collins and are presented below.
Soil Compaction Testing: Compaction testing may be necessary for structure subgrade and backfill,
pavement subgrade, sidewalk subgrade, and curb and gutter subgrade. We estimate 65 site visits and 4
proctors will be necessary.
Soil Compaction Testing
65 days x 2 hrs/day x $70/hr
$9,100.00
Sulfate Test
1 test x $40/test
$40.00
Proctor Test
4 tests x $100/test
$400.00
Gradation Test
16 tests x $50/test
$800.00
Atterberg Limits Test
16 tests x $70/test
$1,120.00
Subtotal:
$11,460.00
Asphalt Testing: Testing for the asphalt paving will be necessary. We estimate 6 site visits will be
necessary.
Asphalt Testing
6 days x 4 hrs/day x $70/hr
$1,680.00
Fractured Faces
2 tests x $70/test
$140.00
Aggregate Percent Moisture
2 tests x $20/test
$40.00
Max Theoretical Density
6 tests x $90/test
$540.00
AC/Gradation
6 tests x $170/test
$1,020.00
Subtotal:
$3,420.00
CITY OF FORT COLLINS
HORSETOOTH AND COLLEGE INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENT
CTL | T PROPOSAL NO. FC-18-0236
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Pile Installation Observation: Observation of the installation of the steel piles for the bridge under
Horsetooth Road may be necessary. We estimate 4 site visits will be necessary.
Pile Installation Observation
4 days x 8 hrs/day x $70/hr
$2,240.00
Subtotal:
$2,240.00
Concrete Testing: Concrete testing will be required for the structures, pavement, sidewalks, and curb.
We estimate 115 tests will be necessary.
Sand Equivalency Test
8 tests x $80/test
$640.00
Time to Test Additional Trucks
15 hours x $60/hour
$900.00
Concrete Tests
115 tests x $180/test
$20,700.00
Subtotal:
$22,240.00
TOTAL ESTIMATED FEE: $39,360.00
It should be emphasized that this estimate is based upon assumptions of actual quantities and
contractor’s schedule. The fee will be charged only for the actual hours and unit rates presented for tests
and observations requested by the owner, contractor or subcontractors who schedule the services.
If we can be of further assistance, please contact us at your convenience.
Very truly yours,
CTL | THOMPSON, INC.
Heather Grubb
Field Department Manager