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Statement of QualificationsOn-Call OYO Suspension Logging, Downhole Optical and Acoustic Imaging, Pressuremeter Testing and Interpretation ServicesPacket A

Prepared by:Amec Foster Wheeler Environment & Infrastructure, Inc. 11810 North Creek Parkway N Bothell, WA 98011 January 12th, 2016

Prepared for:Washington State Department of Transportation [email protected]

Statement of Qualifications-Packet A-On-Call OYO, Downhole Imaging, and Pressuremeter Testing Services Page 1

1. Qualifications/Expertise of Firms on Team A. Firms’ Expertise, Number of Employees, and Organization Chart

Amec Foster Wheeler Environment & Infrastructure, Inc. (Amec Foster Wheeler), has provided on-call pressuremeter testing and interpretation services for the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) since 2012 under our existing contract. This contract has been successfully managed locally by our proposed Contract Manager, Jim Dransfield, PE. Amec Foster Wheeler has mobilized specialty equipment and trained technical staff to work with our local engineering staff to successfully complete task orders under this contract. Our team has applied their expertise to the current pressuremeter testing contract, and is designed to respond quickly to small, immediate tasks as well as larger, long-term projects. Amec Foster Wheeler provides a combination of local and regional experience backed by national and global resources. To provide WSDOT with the full complement of requested testing and interpretation services in a timely manner, we have assembled a team comprising experts from Amec Foster Wheeler and our specialty subconsultant GEOVision, Inc. (GEOVision) (Exhibits 1 and 2). We have a long-standing relationship with GEOVision, a well-respected small business who provides a broad range of geophysical expertise applied to transportation projects. Exhibit 3 summarizes GEOVision’s experience during the past three years providing P- and S-wave velocity logging using the OYO system (OYO suspension logging) and downhole optical and acoustic imaging services to Amec Foster Wheeler.

Amec Foster Wheeler Amec Foster Wheeler is an international environmental, engineering, and management services consulting company offering advanced expertise in geotechnical and geophysical engineering services, with transportation engineering and construction as a core business. Our local geotechnical engineering group based in western Washington includes licensed civil (geotechnical) engineers, geologists, hydrogeologists, and engineering geologists. Amec Foster Wheeler’s in-house team of professionals will continue to provide all pressuremeter testing and interpretation services requested under this contract. Amec Foster Wheeler will use the TEXAM pressuremeter provided by ROCTEST to perform pressuremeter testing.

Exhibit 1. Summary of the Amec Foster Wheeler Team by Firm Firm Name/ Role / SBE

Status Staffing

(Local/ Nationwide) Years of Expertise Expertise Provided By Each Firm

Amec Foster Wheeler Prime Consultant

136/3,343 >35* Project Management, pressuremeter testing and interpretation and evaluation.

GEOVision, Inc. Downhole Geophysics Subconsultant/SBE

0/20 21 OYO suspension logging, downhole optical and acoustic imaging

*Some of Amec Foster Wheeler’s subsidiaries have been in business for over 60 years ~SBE = Small Business Enterprise

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Amec Foster Wheeler conducted pressuremeter tests and performed data analyses and interpretation for the SR-9

Snohomish River Bridge widening project


Exhibit 2. Project Organization Chart

Exhibit 3. Amec Foster Wheeler’s P-S Suspension and Downhole Project Experience with GEOVision Project

Date Project Name Project Date Project Name

1/7/2013 Conduct Geophysical Studies along Riverside Drive Between Glendale Blvd and Los Feliz Blvd in Los Angeles, CA

8/27/2014 PS Suspension logging, dual-induction/caliper log, Columbus GA

1/8/2013 Suspension Log One 100-foot Borehole, Ventura, CA 9/18/2014 PS suspension logging, Los Angeles, CA

4/26/2013 Utilities clearance and borehole geophysics for Westside Subway Extension, Los Angeles, CA

9/29/2014 3 borings, Laguna Hills, CA

5/9/2013 Logging 25 boreholes for Clinch River Project, Oak Ridge, TN

10/1/2014 PS suspension logging, dual-induction logging, Robinson Nuclear Plant, Hartsville, SC

5/9/2013 Clinch River Project, Refraction, Oak Ridge, TN 11/10/2014 500-foot borehole logging, Madera ,CA

6/3/2013 LADWP Headworks West Reservoir, suspension logging, Headworks Reservoir, Los Angeles, CA

11/11/2014 3 borings - Beverly Hills Hilton Beverly Hills, CA

8/30/2013 Seismic velocity logging, South Texas Project Nuclear Power Plant, Units 1 & 2, Bay City, TX

11/14/2014 6 borings – Metro Transit Regional Connector, Central Plant site, Los Angeles, CA

9/6/2013 PS logging, Metro Transit Westside Subway Extension, Los Angeles, CA

12/9/2014 7 borings - Jet Propulsion Laboratory Staging Building, Pasadena, CA

10/3/2013 Suspension logging, Robinson Nuclear Plant, Hartsville, SC

12/16/2014 20 borings - Founders Park, University of California, Irvine, Classroom B, Irvine, CA

10/23/2013 Acoustic televiewer and deviation survey, Southern California Edison (SCE) Compressor Station, Los Angeles, CA

12/19/2014 PS velocity logging, Westwood, CA

11/22/2013 1 Suspension, Downhole P- & S- wave velocity, 1 V30 (100 feet), Fresno, CA

2/13/2015 PS Logging, Westside Subway Extension, Los Angeles, CA

1/16/2014 P-S Suspension Logging, Puddingstone Dam, LaVerne, CA

3/19/2015 Suspension logging in 150-foot boring at Long Beach Civic Center, Long Beach, CA

6/19/2014 Suspension logging and utility clearance at 5790 W Jefferson, Los Angeles, CA


Amec Foster Wheeler (continued)

Interpreted results from pressuremeter testing can be used to evaluate: ► Bearing capacity of shallow and deep foundations, ► Settlement of all types of foundations, ► Deformation of laterally loaded piles and sheet piles,

and ► Resistance of anchors.

Selected examples of Amec Foster Wheeler’s project experience providing pressuremeter testing and interpretation services are presented in Section 1.D. GEOVision, Inc. To supplement our capabilities and to bring WSDOT the full complement of services requested for this on-call contract, we have included GEOVision to provide OYO suspension logging, and downhole optical and acoustic imaging services. GEOVision specializes in the application of geophysics to engineering and environmental investigations. GEOVision is a small corporation and has provided state-of-the-art geophysical services since May 1995. GEOVision uses the most modern techniques and instrumentation to provide cost-effective solutions to engineering and environmental problems. GEOVision has supported Amec Foster Wheeler on over 450 projects in the past 10 years with total contract value of $5.6M. Projects have involved site characterization studies, including suspension P-S and acoustic televiewer logging, as well as related downhole geophysical, utility locating, and mapping services.

We have selected GEOVision for this contract based on their optical and acoustic televiewer capabilities for bedrock fracture mapping. GEOVision routinely provides Amec Foster Wheeler with a wide range of geophysical services, including:

► Downhole suspension P- and S-wave and acoustic televiewer logging; and

► Construction vibration monitoring services. GEOVision meets the strict quality assurance (QA) requirements to provide geophysical services on Amec Foster Wheeler’s projects for the nuclear power industry.

Example output from pressuremeter testing

GEOVision has logged more than 2,000 borings using the

OYO P-S Suspension method.


B. Amec Foster Wheeler’s Experience with Subconsultants in the Last 3 Years GEOVision has supported Amec Foster Wheeler for over 20 years. Within the last 10 years, they have supported over 450 projects totaling $5.6M. Projects have involved site characterization studies, including downhole OYO Suspension P- and S-wave velocity profiling, and borehole imaging using acoustic and optical televiewer methods, as

well as other downhole geophysical testing, utility locating, and mapping services. Exhibit 4 provides an example of Amec Foster Wheeler’s experience with GEOVision within the last three years as requested in the RFQ.

Exhibit 4. Amec Foster Wheeler’s Experience with Selected Subconsultants in the Last 3 Years

Subcontractor Name Years of Experience working with

Amec Foster Wheeler Example project name, date, and roles/services provided

GEOVision, Inc. 21

Borehole geophysical P-S Suspension Seismic Velocity Logging at Oconee Nuclear Station Site in Seneca, SC (2015). This work is being performed under Amec Foster Wheeler’s Nuclear QA Program. The field work included testing in four borings at an existing nuclear plant. The scope of the testing was P-S Suspension velocity logging in the soil and rock.

C. Availability of Key Staff Exhibit 5 summarizes the availability (hours per month for duration of contract 2016–2019) for all key staff identified on the organization chart (Exhibit 2).

Exhibit 5. Availability of Key Staff

Key Staff* Estimated Available Hours Per Month

2016 2017 2018 2019 Project Manager Jim Dransfield, PE 60 80 120 120

Other Key Team Members Alek Harounian, PE – Task Manager/ Pressuremeter Testing and Analysis 60 80 80 80 John Diehl, PE, MS, MBA (GEOVision) - Task Manager/OYO Suspension Logging 20 20 20 20 Bon-Hsiang Lien, PhD, PE – Principal Review 60 60 60 60 Konrad Moeller, LG, LHG, LEG – Pressuremeter Testing and Analysis 60 80 80 80 Victor Gonzalez, PG, PGp, MS, Geophysics (GEOVision) - Downhole Optical/Acoustical, Televiewer Surveys

20 20 20 20

* Amec Foster Wheeler staff unless indicated otherwise

D. Representative Project Experience The Amec Foster Wheeler team has completed hundreds of geotechnical projects in Washington State and nationwide for WSDOT, the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), and other transportation and transit agencies. Amec Foster Wheeler directed pressure-meter testing, analysis, and reporting under our existing WSDOT contract. We negotiated contracts for each task, and coordinated the schedule with WSDOT’s project manager and drilling crew to compete the work. Amec Foster Wheeler oversaw the completion of reports presenting pressuremeter data, including limit pressure, pressuremeter modulus and rebound modulus, as well as soil design parameters based on correlation for lateral earth pressure coefficient, and undrained shear strength of cohesive soils.

Two tasks, presented in this section, have been completed to date, on schedule and under budget. Amec Foster Wheeler Project Narratives WSDOT, Pressuremeter Testing, SR-9 Marsh Road to 2nd Street Widening Project, Snohomish, WA Consulting Fees: $50,128 (under budget); Dates: April - August 2013 Amec Foster Wheeler conducted pressuremeter testing during drilling of three 150-foot-deep borings at the site of the planned widening of the SR-9 Snohomish River Bridge to obtain data and derive engineering soil parameters. This information was used by WSDOT in modeling and analyzing multi-span bridges and structures for the project.


Amec Foster Wheeler used a TEXAM Pressuremeter unit manufactured by ROCTEST Telemac to perform the pressuremeter testing in general accordance with Procedure B of ASTM Standard D 4719. Data collected through monitoring the borehole pressure-volume change responses are used to define the stress-strain characteristics of the tested soil and/or rock mass. Pressuremeter testing data collected at different depths are used to evaluate the limit pressure, pressuremeter modulus, lateral earth pressure coefficient, and shear strength of the soil and rock mass.

WSDOT, Pressuremeter Testing and Data Report, I-405/SR-167 Direct Connector Project, Renton, WA Consulting Fees: $41,946 (under budget) Dates: October 2013 - June 2014 Amec Foster Wheeler performed pressuremeter testing to determine design parameters for the I-405/SR-167 direct connector project. Testing was performed in boreholes up to 150 feet deep that penetrated alluvial soils that had been deposited over bedrock. Data collected through monitoring the borehole pressure-volume change responses are used to define the stress-strain characteristics of the tested soil and/or rock mass. Pressuremeter testing at different depths provided data used to evaluate the limit pressure, pressuremeter modulus, and lateral earth pressure coefficient of the soil and rock mass.

Pressuremeter tests were performed at different depths in two borings, with termination depths of approximately 150.5 and 140.5 feet, respectively. Borings were drilled by WSDOT personnel using rotary-wash and NQ rock coring techniques. Final selection of optimum testing depth intervals was made in the field during drilling. In each boring, the upper pressuremeter tests were attempted in the alluvium, with only partial success due to excessive deformation of the pressuremeter apparatus within the soft soils. All the subsequent tests were successfully performed in weathered to unweathered sandstone, within the depth range from 50 feet to 150.5 feet. Amec Foster Wheeler performed pressuremeter testing data analyses and interpretation to evaluate limit pressure, pressuremeter modulus, and lateral earth pressure coefficient. Preliminary results were provided based on correlation of other lab testing and unit weight measurements. These parameters were refined based on subsequent laboratory testing results provided by WSDOT for selected samples obtained from borings where pressuremeter testing was performed. The laboratory tests included measurements of total unit weight for selected retrieved rock cores. WSDOT also provided results of groundwater level monitoring in each of the borings. From these data, interpreted values for Ko, the at-rest lateral earth pressure coefficient, were derived for each pressuremeter test result. Correlations with undrained shear strength were also provided. These results confirmed values obtained by uniaxial unconfined compression testing in the laboratory.

Amec Foster Wheeler conducted pressuremeter testing and performed data analyses and interpretation to evaluate limit pressure, pressuremeter and rebound modulus, lateral earth

pressure coefficient, and undrained shear strength of cohesive soils.

Testing was performed in boreholes up to 150 feet deep that

penetrated alluvial soils that had been deposited over bedrock.


Los Angeles Metropolitan Transit Authority (MTA) Westside Subway Extension, Los Angeles, CA Consulting Fees: $13,479,324 (under budget); Dates: 2009 - Ongoing Amec Foster Wheeler served as primary subconsultant for geotechnical investigation of Section 2 of the Westside Extension Subway project. The multimillion dollar geotechnical investigation included pressuremeter testing in predrilled boreholes and other in situ testing, such as standard penetration tests (SPTs) in drilled boreholes and cone penetrometer tests (CPTs) with seismic testing and P- and S-wave suspension logging tests. We performed 19 pressuremeter tests in five borings at depths ranging from 13 feet to 133 feet below the existing ground surface. The tests were performed at constant strain rate while applying equal increments of volume and measuring the soil response at prescribed time intervals. The pressuremeter test borings were drilled using the rotary-wash drilling technique. Investigations were performed on busy streets, and in commercial districts and residential neighborhoods in the cities of Los Angeles and Beverly Hills. Sound barriers were used for noise mitigation and work was conducted within a short window of street-use working hours. .

GEOVision Project Experience Westside Extension Subway Project, Los Angeles Metropolitan Transit Authority, Los Angeles, CA Consulting Fees: $500,000; Dates: 2011–Ongoing GEOVision was the subconsultant to Amec Foster Wheeler for the geophysical investigation, including utility clearance, seismic reflection and interpretation, and borehole geophysical logging and interpretation services. Clinch River SMR Site Characterization, Oak Ridge, TN Consulting Fees: $507,085; Dates: May – December 2013 GEOVision was subconsultant for geophysical investigations, including seismic reflection and interpretation, seismic refraction, and borehole geophysical logging and interpretation services, for 25 boreholes for the nuclear power plant site characterization study. California High Speed Rail, Madera, CA Consulting Fees: $50,000; Dates: 2013 – Ongoing GEOVision was the subconsultant for geophysical investigations, including seismic refraction and interpretation, multi-channel analysis of surface waves (MASW) studies, and deep (500 feet) borehole geophysical logging and interpretation services for the California High Speed Rail Authority.

Amec Foster Wheeler conducted geotechnical investigations on

busy streets, and in commercial districts and residential neighborhoods.


2. Qualifications of Proposed Project Managers

Jim Dransfield, PE Contract Manager, Project Manager

Mr. Dransfield has practiced geotechnical engineering in Washington and Oregon since 1978, and has been with Amec Foster Wheeler since 1982. He has managed and supervised successful completion of multiple geotechnical consulting projects, with major project fees ranging from $100,000 to $3.2 million. His responsibilities include client liaison, staff management, budget control, quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC), and report review. Mr. Dransfield currently serves as Contract Manager and Project Manager for Amec Foster Wheeler’s on-call contract to provide pressuremeter testing and interpretation services to WSDOT. He has successfully managed two task orders under that contract that were completed on time and under budget. He was geotechnical Program Manager for the 5-mile Tukwila segment of the Sound Transit Central Link Light Rail project, managing technical and logistical components of the project. Mr. Dransfield continued in this role for the 1.7-mile Airport Link extension project. Prior to that project, Mr. Dransfield served as Geotechnical Program Manager for the Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT), managing more than $350,000 of geotechnical services for various on-call projects. Mr. Dransfield has also managed on-call contracts for Snohomish County Public Works, Pierce County Public Works, the Cities of Bellevue and Aberdeen, and the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife. Mr. Dransfield was principal geotechnical reviewer for the Thurston Way Interchange on SR 500 in Vancouver, WA, and Principal Reviewer for the SR 510 Yelm Highway project.

A. Representative Project Management Experience on WSDOT or Similar Projects: WSDOT, Pressuremeter Testing, SR-9 Marsh Road to 2nd Street Widening Project, Snohomish, WA. Dates: April–August 2013. As Project Manager, Mr. Dransfield worked with the WSDOT Project Manager to negotiate the scope of work, budget estimate, and schedule for pressuremeter testing services. After receiving notice to proceed, he coordinated the office and field staff at Amec Foster Wheeler and WSDOT to successfully complete the work. He oversaw report preparation and quality assurance peer review, and submittal of the draft and final report. The assignment was completed under budget and within schedule. WSDOT, Pressuremeter Testing and Data Report, I-405/SR-167 Direct Connector Project, Renton, WA. Dates: October 2013–June 2014. As Project Manager, Mr. Dransfield directed staff performing mobilization of equipment, equipment calibration, downhole pressuremeter testing, data reduction, QA peer review, and reporting. For this assignment, a draft report was issued soon after completion of field work. A final report was provided after WSDOT completed lab testing. This assignment was completed under budget and schedule. Sound Transit Central Link Light Rail, Seattle, Tukwila, and SeaTac, WA. Dates: 2002–2009. Mr. Dransfield managed geophysical testing as part of the overall geotechnical investigation for a 5-mile segment of the rail project. Geophysical studies included downhole shear wave velocity measurement in several boreholes up to 100 feet deep. Mr. Dransfield identified the technology and arranged for subcontractor firms to complete the field work and reporting within the negotiated schedule and budget. B. Familiarity with Relevant State and Federal Regulations and/or Procedures: Mr. Dransfield has managed numerous projects that required traffic control plans, signage and flaggers in accordance with the WSDOT/ FHWA Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices. Where subsurface investigations are conducted, underground utility locating is conducted through the Washington Utility Notification Center. He is well versed in notifying local agencies and obtaining street use permits as required. In addition to these standard procedures, for each project where field work is required,

Project Manager Highlights: ► Contract manager and project

manager for current WSDOT on-call contract to provide pressuremeter testing and interpretation services.

► Over 30 years of experience managing public works projects in Washington.

► Managed $3M geotechnical engineering budget for Sound Transit Light Rail.

► MSE, Geotechnical Engineering ► Professional Engineer #23153, WA


it is the policy of Amec Foster Wheeler that a job hazard analysis is conducted, as well as tailgate meetings each day prior to commencing work. Mr. Dransfield has managed and designed projects in accordance with the current American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) Load and Resistance Factor Design (LRFD) Bridge Design Specs, and has directed seismic design in accordance with AASHTO Guide Specifications for LRFD Seismic Bridge Design. He also has managed and designed projects in accordance with the WSDOT Geotechnical Design Manual (GDM) and related design criteria for evaluating liquefaction, lateral spreading, and deformation.

C. Examples of Ability to Manage Schedule, Scope, Budget, and Project Changes:

Pressuremeter Testing, WSDOT, Snohomish and Renton, WA, 2013–2014. Served as overall contract manager for current pressuremeter testing contract, the same role as for this On-Call services contract. Tasks conducted to date were successfully completed on time and under budget. ► Project schedule: A bar chart schedule was

developed using Microsoft Project at the start of each task. The field work was conducted during WSDOT drilling operations, and therefore start and end dates were adjusted to coincide with the drill crew schedule. Monthly progress reports were provided to WSDOT with invoicing discussed and schedule milestones updated as needed to meet the project timeline.

► Scope of work/scope creep: No changes in project scope occurred that required revision to the contracts. We attribute this to clear communication between WSDOT staff and Amec Foster Wheeler, as well as inclusion of a contingency for minor delays due to logistics and site conditions.

► Budget issues: All tasks were completed within budget.

► Changes that arise throughout the life of the project: For one of the tasks, the date for report completion was extended to allow for inclusion of laboratory testing results and associated updates to the report conclusions. Mr. Dransfield negotiated a (zero cost) time extension to the task order so that analyses could be delayed pending further laboratory test data.

Sound Transit Central Link Light Rail, Seattle, Tukwila, and SeaTac, WA, 2002–2009. All design work was successfully completed within the established scope of work, schedule, and budget estimate. ► Project schedule: Mr. Dransfield provided a baseline

schedule using Microsoft Project, and provided updates on a monthly basis with monthly progress reports. Design and construction support service phases of the project were completed in accordance with the planned schedule. This included the work of subcontractors, such as geophysical testing.

► Scope of work/scope creep: The original budget estimate was $2.19M. To account for an expanded scope of services, an increase in the budget was negotiated to $3.20M. It was agreed that the changes in scope were due to clearly new scope items.

► Budget issues: Mr. Dransfield provided a baseline budget estimate with forecasted expenditure of hours and dollars over the duration of the project. The actual budget was compared to the baseline budget on a monthly basis, and an action plan was developed to remain on track over the project duration. Mr. Dransfield submitted monthly reports with the detailed cost breakdown, tracking of cash flow, and planned vs. actual hours, in the Sound Transit format.

► Changes that arise throughout the life of the project: Seven scope changes occurred. Borings were added for shifted pier locations, stormwater detention ponds, and power pole relocation. Geophysical (seismic refraction) testing was added to evaluate the depth to an unforeseen irregular bedrock surface. Other changes included the need for aquifer pumping tests and additional analysis for revised foundation locations.

Logan Avenue Pavement Assessment, City of Renton, Renton, WA, 2012. Mr. Dransfield used the WSDOT Local Agency Guidelines manual and WSDOT audited overhead rates to negotiate the contract. ► Project schedule: Scope and schedule were

established and tracked using Microsoft Project. Mr. Dransfield provided monthly progress reports to the City with updates to the Gantt bar chart schedule.

► Scope of work/scope creep: Using these tools, Mr. Dransfield identified variations between planned expenditures and excessive labor hours used during field studies, and modified the staff mix and activities to bring the project back on track the following month.


► Budget issues: The project was completed on time and within the budget, without the need to utilize budget contingencies.

► Changes that arise throughout the life of the project: No significant changes occurred during this preliminary phase. To assist the City, a report was provided that assessed nine feasible pavement repair options with a discussion of advantages, disadvantages and relative costs. Two options were recommended, including recommendations for further study in a future phase of work.

D. Relevant Professional Licenses/Accreditations: ► Professional Engineer #23153, WA, 1986


3. Key Team Members’ Qualifications Alek Harounian, PE Task Manager ► 8 years of experience in geotechnical

and earthquake engineering as well as in situ pressuremeter testing

► Developed and performed pressuremeter testing for the SR-9 Project

► Significant experience performing numerical analysis, soil-structure interaction, and site response analysis

Qualifications/Education: ► MS, Civil Engineering ► BS, Civil Engineering ► PE - Civil, CA Representative Projects: SR-9 Marsh Road to 2nd Street Widening Project, Snohomish, WA. Lead Engineer in developing and performing pressuremeter testing program for WSDOT bridge widening project. Responsible for all technical aspects of the testing program as well as the logistics, staff training, and client interaction. I-405/SR-167 Direct Connector Project, Renton, WA. Responsible for QC for all pressuremeter test results. Performed data analysis and prepared final Pressuremeter Data Report. Metro Westside Subway Extension Project, Los Angeles County MTA, Los Angeles, CA. Engineer in charge of performing in situ pressuremeter testing in soil and rock deposits to evaluate in situ at-rest lateral earth pressure coefficient. This project would be an extension to the existing heavy rail Metro Red and Purple lines from mid-Wilshire and from Hollywood through West Hollywood, Fairfax District, Beverly Hills, Century City, Westwood, West Los Angeles, and Santa Monica to the end of Wilshire Boulevard. Understanding of WSDOT and/or Public Agency Regulations/Procedures: Has performed geophysical services for WSDOT and similar transportation clients across the US.

John Diehl, PE Task Manager / OYO Suspension Logging ► 40 years of experience ► GEO Institute of the ASCE ► EERI ► ASTM D18 Committee ► Manages vibration testing, and OYO P- and S-Wave

Suspension Logging measurements Qualifications/Education: ► MS, Engineering ► MBA ► PE - Civil, CA Representative Projects: Geophysical Data Investigation, Oconee Nuclear Station, Seneca, SC. Performed P-S suspension velocity logging in soil and rock under Amec Foster Wheeler’s Nuclear QA Program. The field work included testing in four borings at an existing nuclear plant. Alaskan Way Viaduct, Seattle, WA. Conducted P-S suspension velocity measurements in 12 borings to support engineering design studies. SR 520, Seattle, WA. Conducted P-S suspension velocity measurements in multiple borings, including underwater, to support engineering design studies. Understanding of WSDOT and/or Public Agency Regulations/Procedures: Mr. Diehl has prior experience working on WSDOT projects, and extensive experience on nuclear facilities, which has given him high-level knowledge of NQA-1 quality procedures.


Bon-Hsiang Lien, PhD, PE Principal Reviewer ► Over 25 years of experience, including

geotechnical exploration, pressuremeter testing, and P-S logging

► Familiar with WSDOT policy and procedures

Qualifications/Education: ► PE - Civil/Geotechnical, MI, NC, GA, FL, VA, MA, TX ► PhD, Civil - Geotechnical Engineering ► MS, Civil - Geotechnical Engineering ► BS, Civil Engineering Representative Projects: SR-9 Marsh Road to 2nd Street Widening, Snohomish, WA. Provided principal review of Pressuremeter Test Data Report for WSDOT SR-9 Snohomish River Bridge widening. Florida DOT I-595 Corridor Improvement Program, Ft. Lauderdale, FL. Senior principal engineer and design team leader for geotechnical exploration and design of canal bulkhead earth retention tieback anchored walls, canal slope stability, cantilever retaining wall, and temporary excavation support for 10 miles of interstate highway improvement. Geotechnical Services for Duke Energy Oconee Nuclear Station Main Steam Isolation Valve, Seneca, SC. Senior principal engineer for geotechnical exploration, pressuremeter testing, P-S logging for drilled shaft design for the new main steam isolation valve project for three units at Oconee Nuclear Station. Project required installation of steel frame structures supported by drilled shafts (caissons) socketed into bedrock. Amec Foster Wheeler's scope included geotechnical exploration with soil borings and rock coring for field sampling and in situ testing, laboratory testing of soil and rock, and engineering evaluation and recommendations. Understanding of WSDOT and/or Public Agency Regulations/Procedures: Mr. Lien is very familiar with state DOT policy and procedures and the AASHTO LRFD design methodology.

Konrad Moeller, LG, LHG, LEG Pressuremeter Testing ► 24 years of experience on

geotechnical projects ► Conducted pressuremeter testing on

past WSDOT assignments Qualifications/Education: ► Licensed Hydrogeologist (LHG), WA, #1388 ► BA, Geological Science ► BA, Geography Representative Projects: Pressuremeter Testing, I-405/SR-167 Direct Connector Project, Renton, WA. Performed pressuremeter testing in boreholes that penetrated alluvial soils over bedrock. Pressuremeter tests were performed under the direction of Amec Foster Wheeler Task Manager Alek Harounian. The tests were performed at different depths in two borings, with termination depths of approximately 150.5 and 140.5 feet. Retaining Wall Surveys, SDOT, Seattle, WA. Performed geotechnical engineering surveys on over 600 retaining walls for SDOT. S 154th Street Improvement Project, SeaTac, WA. Served as a field geologist for subsurface investigation for geotechnical study and pavement design for a 0.5-mile section of roadway improvements concerning earthwork and construction issues, excavations, embankments, retaining walls, and pavement. Advanced borings at strategic location along the roadway alignment, logged subsurface conditions, collected samples, and conducted SPT testing. Understanding of WSDOT and/or Public Agency Regulations/Procedures: Has performed field work on public rights-of-way for WSDOT, Sound Transit, and SDOT, as well as other cities in Washington State.


Victor Gonzalez, PG, PGp Downhole Optical and Acoustic Imaging ► 21 years of experience ► Member of American

Geophysical Union, Environmental & Engineering Geophysical Society, and Society of Exploration Geophysicists (Near Surface Geophysics Section)

Qualifications/Education: ► Professional Geoscientist, TX ► Professional Geophysicist, CA ► MS, Geophysics ► BS, Hydrogeology Representative Projects: Geophysical Data Investigation, Bellefonte Nuclear Power Plant, Hollywood, AL. Senior Geophysicist who collected, evaluated, interpreted and reported on downhole geophysical data. The project objective was to support site characterization study for Bellefonte Unit 1 Completion Project. Methods included OYO PS Suspension, natural gamma, dual-induction, caliper, and high-resolution acoustic televiewer. Geophysical Data Investigation, Oconee Nuclear Station, Seneca, SC. Senior Geophysicist responsible for collecting, evaluating, interpreting, and reporting on downhole geophysical data. The project objective was to obtain shear wave and compressional wave velocities with depth as a component for the Oconee Main Steam Isolation Valve Project. Primary method was OYO PS Suspension logging. I-15 Expansion Project, St. George, UT. Senior Geophysicist who collected and evaluated seismic refraction data to aid characterization of the subsurface, determine depth to bedrock and estimate rippability associated with the expansion of Interstate 15 in St. George, Utah. Understanding of WSDOT and/or Public Agency Regulations/Procedures: His extensive experience on nuclear facilities has resulted in high level knowledge of NQA-1 quality procedures.


4. Firm’s Project Management System Amec Foster Wheeler has the project management tools expected of a multinational engineering services firm (Exhibit 6). We understand the WSDOT culture and the enormous challenges that WSDOT’s Geotechnical Division faces. We are available and able to serve as an extension to the WSDOT Geotechnical Division for testing and interpretation services under this contract. We have successfully applied our project management tools to effectively manage task orders under our existing contract with WSDOT for OYO suspension logging and/or pressuremeter testing and interpretation services. Exhibit 6. Project Management Approach

Notes: BST = BST Enterprise background accounting system QMP = Quality Management Program

We have systems in place to successfully manage contracts and projects, as we have demonstrated on our current WSDOT on-call contracts and on complex projects with multiple and interdependent moving parts. Amec Foster Wheeler’s project management systems result in technically superior products, providing WSDOT with the support needed to undertake various on-call projects. Our systems foster delivery of service on time, on budget, and with the quality expected by WSDOT. Our project team will be led by our designated Contract Manager, Jim Dransfield, PE. Jim will be WSDOT’s initial point of contact for communication and information for the contract and will assemble the appropriate project team for each assigned task. Jim will apply Amec Foster Wheeler’s project management system to meet WSDOT’s objectives for each task order under this contract, whatever the size

and scope (Exhibit 7). We understand that as part of recently adopted procurement procedures, WSDOT will prepare a request for proposal for each task order. The RFP will be sent to each of the teams selected for this on-call contract. We will carefully review each RFP and prepare a statement of project understanding, a description of our proposed team, and a discussion of project approach, along with a proposed schedule and budget estimate. For each task order, we will assign the right key team members to achieve WSDOT’s objectives in a cost-effective and timely manner. We can draw on the advanced expertise of geophysicists, geologists, and engineers from Amec Foster Wheeler’s and GEOVision’s deep bench of talent nationwide. We have an excellent working relationship with GEOVision, and GEOVision staff have successfully mobilized quickly and efficiently to support dozens of Amec Foster Wheeler projects nationwide. Exhibit 7. Task Order Execution Approach

Notes: NTP = Notice to Proceed


All Amec Foster Wheeler project managers are certified through Amec Foster Wheeler’s proprietary project management training system, which gives them a thorough foundation to completely understand both the technical and business aspects of every project. For this contract, we have assigned Jim Dransfield, PE, our most experienced, senior geotechnical engineer as Contract Manager and Project Manager. Jim brings broad experience managing geotechnical and geophysical field exploration programs in Washington State and nationwide. Jim has directed and coordinated geotechnical and geophysical exploration programs on behalf of WSDOT and hundreds of other clients statewide. Jim has successfully managed task orders under Amec Foster Wheeler’s existing contract to provide OYO suspension logging and pressuremeter testing and interpretation services to WSDOT. The Project Manager will be supported by Amy Hansen, our Contracts Administrator. Amy Hansen is an expert in Amec Foster Wheeler’s project administration systems and is experienced with administration of WSDOT contracts. Amec Foster Wheeler emphasizes Lean Management as a systemic program, which affects everyone involved, and everyone contributes. When the Project Manager senses that things are not optimal, we stop, re-evaluate, and get the information needed to create a better situation. We regularly ask the question: “Have we been able to improve efficiency and cost-effectiveness?” We also routinely document lessons learned and incorporate the findings into our subsequent task assignments. Quality Assurance/Quality Control Process Our management approach revolves around our robust Quality Program, detailed in our Corporate Quality Assurance Manual (QAM) (Exhibit 8). For each task, the Project Manager assumes overall responsibility for the technical content and quality of deliverables under this contract. The Project Manager will be responsible for monitoring task orders and will monitor quality and accuracy to satisfy WSDOT’s expectations. Amec Foster Wheeler has implemented WSDOT-approved Quality Management Plans for all of our major WSDOT projects.

For each project, Amec Foster Wheeler prepares a Project Execution Plan (PEP). The PEP is similar to WSDOT’s Managing Project Delivery process. The PEP documents scope details, project responsibilities, reporting requirements, and project schedule. It also includes references to appropriate project quality requirements. One of the most significant aspects of our quality program is the tenet that all deliverable documents, whether plans, reports, or other media presentations, undergo scheduled peer review, technical review by senior professionals, and technical editing. Bon-Hsiang Lien, PhD, PE, will serve as senior reviewer for this contract. Dr. Lien has over 25 years of experience in geotechnical design of earth retention structures, including soldier pile and lagging, tieback anchors, internal bracing, sheet pile, MSE walls, and soil nailing. His expertise includes embankment design, slope stability analysis, micropile foundations, soil improvement, waterfront structures, instrumentation, and finite-element modeling. Our QC will be accomplished in three phases: (1) Preparation Phase: we will identify objective standards to monitor performance; (2) Implementation Phase: we will perform work to meet or exceed those established standards; and (3) Follow-up Phase: we will regularly monitor our performance and implement improvements or corrective action as warranted.

Exhibit 8. Amec Foster Wheeler Team Quality Program

► The project manager is responsible for the technical content and quality of deliverables for each task order.

► Task Managers (including subcontractors) verify that QA/QC procedures have been applied to each task, and the Project Manager oversees project team compliance.

► The guiding principles spelled out in Amec Foster Wheeler’s QAM apply to every discipline and scope of services we provide.

► Amec Foster Wheeler’s QA program requires that the type of deliverable and due date associated with each project task be tracked.

► All work products are reviewed by technical peers, technical editors, and ultimately the contract manager.

► Project deliverables are edited by a professional technical editor. Our local technical editors are familiar with and have applied WSDOT’s Reader Friendly Document Tool Kit and the State of Washington’s Plain Talk initiative on our projects with WSDOT.

► For special conditions, such as accelerated deliverables, a streamlined review process is activated, using parallel rather than sequential reviews.


Project Management Control Systems for Budget and Scope Tracking We use a proprietary in-house Management Portal to track project schedules and costs. The Management Portal streamlines our project management process (Exhibit 9) by integrating our key scheduling and budgeting software: ► BST Enterprise (BST) background accounting system ► Deltek® Time & Expense timekeeping system ► ImageNow® digital vendor invoicing system ► Proprietary electronic project input forms (ePIFs)

The BST system provides our project managers with weekly updates on the financial status of all projects. BST also allows each project to be divided into distinct tasks so the projected progress on each task can be monitored against the actual project cost and person-hours expended. The BST system provides a complete accounting package for the company and can generate weekly project status reports for active projects. This system accumulates costs from various sources (timesheets, travel and incidental expense reports, subcontractor payments, etc.), compares them against project budgets for review, compiles cost data, and generates client invoices. The single integrated project management, cost accounting, and billing system puts cost control in the

hands of the managers. BST does not allow charges in excess of the contract amount to be recognized as revenue or billed to the client without prior authorization or submittal of a contract amendment. This restriction prohibits cost overruns from being forwarded to the client without the client’s prior approval, and maximizes the likelihood of on-budget, on-time project delivery. Our project managers are thoroughly trained and highly experienced using the Management Portal to deliver testing and interpretation projects on time and within budget. All of our project managers are trained in the use of BST (for accounting), Microsoft Project (for schedule tracking), and SharePoint (for project file management and distribution/ collaboration). Amec Foster Wheeler’s Enterprise System is structured to meet Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) compliance requirements for all services provided. Amec Foster Wheeler’s administrative and fiscal systems are Defense Contract Audit Agency-audited, and our overhead rates are independently audited by a Certified Public Accountant firm with a cognizant letter of approval. Our compliance with FAR and other agency contracting requirements has been demonstrated by successful work for dozens of federal and state agencies, including WSDOT, FHWA, US DOT, the US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), US Environmental Protection Agency, multiple state DOTs, and various other state and federal defense agencies. Project Schedules In parallel with our cost accounting system, we track progress against the schedule using Microsoft® Project, which is a critical part of our project control and management efforts. When appropriate for smaller or less complex tasks, the Project Manager may use Excel bar charts or spreadsheets to track milestones. Jim Dransfield, PE, our Contract Manager and Project Manager, is experienced using these systems to manage our existing WSDOT contract for OYO suspension logging and pressuremeter testing and interpretation and other projects (see Exhibit 10).

Exhibit 9. Amec Foster Wheeler Process for WSDOT Work Assignments

► Work orders/task orders under our on-call agreements are each assigned a separate project number for tracking of detailed charges and budget.

► When a project is set up (“ePIF entry”), contractual terms, rates, budgets and all pertinent information are entered.

► The ePIF is reviewed for accuracy and published into the Portal for tracking purposes by the project manager (PM).

► The new project is also posted to all other relevant systems for charging availability.

► Task elements are entered into our scheduling software and regularly updated.

► The Portal provides detailed budget tracking information regarding: all labor, subcontractor, and expense charges.

► Our Contracts Administrator, Amy Hansen, uses the Portal to provide project management data to our PMs for all assigned projects.

► PMs use the Management Portal information for status checks on the budget and to determine completion forecasts for WSDOT.

► PMs review system-generated invoices and provide progress reports and detailed backup to WSDOT with explanation of charges to date.


Exhibit 10. Examples of our Project Manager’s Schedule Software and Process Performance

Project Name Schedule Software/Process Pressuremeter Testing, WSDOT, Snohomish and Renton, WA

A schedule was developed using Microsoft Project at the start of each task. Start and end dates were adjusted to coincide with WSDOT drilling operations. Monthly progress reports were provided to WSDOT with schedule milestones updated as needed to meet the project timeline.

Sound Transit Central Link and Airport Link, King County, WA

Used Microsoft® Project to develop a schedule and then track and update through the project to meet Sound Transit’s overall schedule and plan for deliverables.

Internal Team Interaction The Project Manager will be in continuous communication with the project team to plan and coordinate interactions among all team members and the WSDOT Project Manager. These interactions will include phone discussions and meetings with WSDOT’s review team, the Contract Manager, and the project team. Subcontractors will be included in project team meetings and communications as warranted. All will be regularly informed of project updates, using all forums available to promote communication: ► Weekly conference calls and frequent informal

meetings ► Emails as needed for schedule, progress, and scope

updates ► Budget/contract communications to address contract

compliance and performance ► SharePoint or similar sites with controlled access and

document sharing linking all team partner offices and WSDOT offices to maintain document quality.

Client Interaction Each task order under this contract will be managed by our designated Program Manager/Project Manager, who will serve as the primary point of contact with WSDOT and the focus of all communication and information for each task order, from beginning to end. We will use many of the same avenues we use for internal communications to exchange information with WSDOT (Exhibit 11). Providing a single point of contact provides WSDOT with consistent project management on all phases of the project. This approach also benefits Amec Foster Wheeler by improving the efficiency of communications with WSDOT personnel.

For complex projects that require more intensive collaboration, many of our staff have had experience co-locating with clients, an effective way to maintain day-to-day communications in a fast-changing environment. We have also had years of interaction with the consulting services office to communicate and maintain compliance with all contract issues.

Stakeholder Interactions Our Project Manager and key team members for this contract all have years of experience interacting with clients, internal staff, subcontractors, the general public, and other project stakeholders. We have provided support for a wide variety of public engagement, ranging from informal meetings to public forums with stakeholders and the general public. Our role as technical professionals representing WSDOT is to listen and gain an understanding of issues, then to check in with WSDOT prior to issuing a response. Our role as consultants is to identify issues, develop appropriate alternative solutions, and provide recommendations on a preferred alternative in consultation with WSDOT. With a clear understanding of WSDOT’s interests, our project managers have collectively had experience addressing the concerns of diverse stakeholders, including tribes, the USACE, Washington State Department of Ecology, natural resources agencies (e.g., NOAA Fisheries and US Department of Fish & Wildlife), cities and counties, other State and Federal entities, and community groups.

Exhibit 11. Communications with WSDOT ► Team meetings ► Email ► Project Status information, training, milestones, and highlights to

maintain a well-connected team ► Working closely with WSDOT staff as collocated team partners as

needed ► SharePoint sites and/or project website with controlled access to

maintain document quality and facilitate document sharing, reviews, and updates

► Electronic files that are easily transferred between everyone on the team at all locations: Team partner offices or WSDOT offices

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Amec Foster Wheeler Environment & Infrastructure, Inc. 11810 North Creek Parkway N Bothell, WA 98011

Global Geophysics LLC.

P. O. Box 2229 Tel: 425-890-4321 Redmond, WA 98073-2229 Fax: 206-582-0838 ____________________________________________________________________________________________________

Global Geophysics

STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS

FOR STATEWIDE ON-CALL OYO SUSPENSION LOGGING, OPTICAL AND

ACOUSTIC IMAGING, PRESSUREMETER TESTING AND INTERPRETATION SERVICES

INTRODUCTION This statement of qualification (SOQ) is in response to Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) solicitation for consulting firms who wish to be considered to provide Statewide On-Call OYO Suspension Logging, Optical and Acoustic Televiewer Imaging, Pressuremeter Testing and Interpretation Services. The RFQ requires that the selected consultant must specialize in performing Oyo Suspension Logging, Optical and Acoustic Televiewer Imaging, Pressuremeter Testing and Interpretation Services on a negotiated task-by-task basis in both terrestrial and marine environments. The borings will be completed by WSDOT drill crews. WSDOT engineers will use the prepared report obtained from the OYO Suspension Logging, Optical and Acoustic Televiewer Imaging, and Pressuremeter Testing and Interpretation in their designs. The geophysical consultants must have a demonstrable expertise in the specialized areas and furnish all necessary field equipment and PPEs to accomplish the services required. We believe that the information provided in this SOQ will clearly show that the Global Geophysics: Have highly trained professionals with extensive experience in Oyo suspension

logging, Optical and Acoustic Televiewer Imaging, Pressuremeter Testing and Interpretation Services.

Have an effective management system to execute program effectively. Have a precise cost tracking system to monitor project charges on daily basis. Maintain the state-of-the-art Oyo suspension logging system, Oyo Dilatometer,

Robertson Geologging Optical and Acoustic Televiewers and software for this on-call service contract.

Global Geophysics Profile Global Geophysics is a certified minority and disadvantaged small business (Certificate Number D4M9621256) established in 2005. Global Geophysics has conducted suspension logging services for WSDOT since 2010. Our geophysical professionals have in-depth knowledge in all geophysical methods, applications and their limitations, and successfully provided correct solutions to address engineering problems. We have excellent records of quick mobilization to the job sites, completing projects on time and in budget, and fast turn-around of deliverables. Global Geophysics vigorously follows ASTM standards and maintains state-of-the-art equipment and software.

WSDOT January 11, 2016 Director, Consultant Services 105-1201.000

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SCORING CRITERIA 1: QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERTISE OF FIRMS ON TEAM A. Team Members

The Global Geophysics Team brings extensive Oyo suspension logging, Oyo Dialtometer (pressuremeter), RG optical and acoustic televiewer imaging skills to insure that each geophysical task assignment will be conducted in a professional and cost effective manner and completed on time and within budget.

Team Member Expertise Years of

Experience No. Employees

WA/US/Canada Global Geophysics LLC.

Oyo Suspension logging; Oyo Dilatometer; RG Optical and Acoustic Televiewer

7 8/8

B. Staff Availability Global Geophysics will commit the technical and administrative personnel needed to effectively scope, plan, and implement task assignments, and make sure to complete the tasks on time and within budget and deliver the report before the deadlines.

Key Staff Member Hours Available/Month For WSDOT

Dr. John Liu, project manager 100 Andrew Heinowski 160 Cheenou Lo 160 Evangeline Johnston 160


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C. Project Experience The following are examples of projects that the Global Geophysics Team members have conducted during the past three years.

1. Optical and acoustic televiewer logging, full wave sonic logging, pressuremeter

testing for water tunnel project between Kachess Lake and Keechelus Lake for Bureau of Reclamation, Snoqualmie, WA

Consultant: Global Geophysics LLC. Date: Jan 2013-Oct. 2015 Fee: $75,000.00 The optical and acoustic televiewer logging, full-wave sonic logging, and pressuremeter tests were conducted to determine the rock p-wave and s-wave velocities, the orientations and dipping angles of fractures in the bedrock, and rock strength. The results were used to assist in designing the proposed tunnel. 2. Optical and acoustic televiewer imaging and full-wave sonic logging for the

proposed Chehalis Dam, PE Ell, WA Consultant: Global Geophysics LLC. Date: February 2015-May 2016 Fee: $153,700.00 Optical and acoustic televiewer imaging, full-wave sonic logging have been conducted in boreholes for the proposed Chehalis Dam. 3. WSDOT Mukilteo Ferry Terminal, Seattle, WA Consultant: Global Geophysics LLC. Date: November 2013 Fee: $3,300.00 Global Geophysics conducted Oyo suspension logging in two boreholes at Mukilteo Ferry Terminal. The s-wave velocities were used for the seismicity analysis for the new piers.


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SCORING CRITERIA 2: QUALIFICATION OF PROJECT MANAGER

Dr. John Liu, the proposed Project Manager, has over 20 years of experience in planning, managing, and conducting geophysical investigations. The projects he managed were completed on time and in budget, and reports were delivered before the schedule. Since April 1999, Dr. Liu worked extensively with WSDOT engineers on over 60 projects statewide. A. Project Manager Experience Project: Oyo suspension logging for Mukilteo Ferry Terminal, Edmond, WA Date: November, 2013 Client: Mr. Peter Palmerson/WSDOT Geotechnical Division Responsibilities: Dr. Liu communicated with Mr. Palmerson regarding the scope, budget and schedules. The Oyo suspension logging survey in two boreholes was completed on time and in budget as negotiated, and the deliverables were delivered to the client in a week after field survey was completed. Dr. Liu followed up Mr. Palmerson to check if he had questions about the results. Project: SR9 Marsh Road Bridge, Snohomish, WA Date: May 2013 Client: Mr. Sa’ud Tayeh/WSDOT Geotechnical Division Responsibilities: Dr. Liu communicated with Mr. Tayeh regarding the scope, budget and schedules. The Oyo suspension logging survey in three boreholes was completed on time and in budget as negotiated, and the deliverables were delivered to the client in a week after field survey was completed. Dr. Liu followed up Mr. Tayeh to check if he had questions about the results. Project: SR405 and SR167 Interchange, Renton, WA Date: January to May 2014 Client: Mr. Yunxin Qiu/ WSDOT Geotechnical Division Responsibilities: Dr. Liu communicated with Mr. Qiu regarding the scope, budget and schedules. The optical and acoustic televiewer survey was completed in eleven boreholes at the SR405 and SR167 Interchange. The project was completed within time and in budget as negotiated, and the deliverables were delivered to the client in a week after field survey was completed. Dr. Liu addressed comments from Mr. Qiu and incorporated them in final report. B. Familiarities with Relevant State and Federal Regulations and/or Procedures Dr. Liu has worked on over 60 state and 10 federal projects and is experienced in following the requirements and dealing with regulations associated with these agencies. As a result, Dr. Liu has considerable knowledge on procedures, documentation, and standards of the various regulatory agencies. In addition he is OSHA and MSHA certified and attends yearly seminars to maintain these certifications in order to work on hazardous waste and mine site. Global Geophysics vigorously follows ASTM and IEEE Standards for conducting geophysical investigations.


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C. Specific Management Skills Project Schedule: Dr. Liu maintains an on-line schedule of personnel and equipment

to avoid conflict in availability of personnel or equipment. This schedule is updated on a daily basis and personnel assigned to an upcoming project are notified of changes.

Scope of Work/Scope Creep: Dr. Liu will inform WSDOT project manager

immediately if potential problems resulting in a delay of completion for a project or changes in the scope of work that might affect budget. Dr. Liu will provide recommendations to WSDOT project manager for staying within budget or on schedule, and still achieve the project objectives with a reduced scope of work.

Budget Issues: Dr. Liu has over 20 years of experiences in working all kinds of

terrain conditions and provided accurate cost estimates. Dr. Liu utilizes Excel spreadsheet to track charges against the proposed budget daily, monitors the projects progress, and projects the coming charges based on the progress. Should the projected charges exceed the proposed budget, Dr. Liu will discuss with the WSDOT project manager days before the total proposed budget is reached. We have had no unanticipated budget issues on any projects for any client during the past 3 years.

Changes to Project: The site conditions or geology may favor different geophysical

method and approach than the proposed. Dr. Liu will examine the data very carefully on site, and use different method, should the proposed geophysical system be ineffective due to site conditions. Dr. Liu will consult with the WSDOT project manager about the changes.

D. Professional Licenses/Accreditations

Dr. John Liu: Dr. Liu is a registered geophysicist in California (License No. GP 1065); the only State in USA provides examinations and licenses to geophysicists. No license is required by the State of Washington for geophysicists.


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SCORING CRITERIA 3: KEY TEAM MEMBERS QUALIFICATIONS Dr. John Liu Responsibilities: Dr. Liu is a Senior Geophysicist with over 20 years of experience in managing, planning and conducting field investigations and analyzing surface, borehole and marine geophysical data. His responsibilities will include discussing the objectives of a project with the WSDOT project manager, developing a scope of work and budget, developing health and safety plan, managing the project (personnel, schedule, cost, and equipment), planning and conducting geophysical investigation, analyzing data and preparing draft and final reports, and providing QA/QC. Project: Oyo suspension logging for Mukilteo Ferry Terminal, Edmond, WA Date: November, 2013 Client: Mr. Peter Palmerson/WSDOT Geotechnical Division Responsibilities: Dr. Liu communicated with Mr. Palmerson regarding the scope, budget and schedules. The Oyo suspension logging survey in two boreholes was completed on time and in budget as negotiated, and the deliverables were delivered to the client in a week after field survey was completed. Dr. Liu followed up Mr. Palmerson to check if he had questions about the results. Project: Optical and acoustic televiewer logging, full wave sonic logging, pressuremeter testing for water tunnel project between Kachess Lake and Keechelus Lake for Bureau of Reclamation, Snoqualmie, WA Date: Jan 2013-Oct. 2015 Client: Mr. Bryan Simpson/USDOI, Bureau of Reclamation Responsibilities: Dr. Liu communicated with Mr. Simpson regarding the scope, budget and schedules. The optical and acoustic televiewer imaging, full-wave sonic logging and pressuremeter testing in thirteen boreholes were completed on time and in budget as negotiated, and the deliverables were delivered to the client in a week after field survey was completed. Dr. Liu followed up Mr. Simpson to check if he had questions about the results. Project: SR405 and SR167 Interchange, Renton, WA Date: January to May 2014 Client: Mr. Yunxin Qiu/ WSDOT Geotechnical Division Responsibilities: Dr. Liu communicated with Mr. Qiu regarding the scope, budget and schedules. The optical and acoustic televiewer survey was completed in eleven boreholes at the SR405 and SR167 Interchange. The project was completed within time and in budget as negotiated, and the deliverables were delivered to the client in a week after field survey was completed. Dr. Liu addressed comments from Mr. Qiu and incorporated them in final report. State and Federal Regulations Dr. Liu has worked on over 50 state and 10 federal projects and is experienced in following the requirements and dealing with regulations associated with these agencies. As a result, Dr. Liu has considerable knowledge on procedures, documentation, and standards of the various


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regulatory agencies. In addition he is OSHA and MSHA certified and attends yearly seminars to maintain these certifications in order to work on hazardous waste and mine site. SCORING CRITERIA 4: FIRMS PROJECT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM

We utilize effective methods to control product quality, cost, progress, and schedule on daily basis. The Global Geophysics LLC. project manager will ensure that Global Geophysics LLC. personnel: understand the project thoroughly and meet all contractual requirements; have the right technical experience and education for the project; understand the health and safety protocol and government regulations; understand and have experience in implementing policies and procedures for

technical, cost, and schedule performance management; are available for a sufficient length of time to ensure completion of the project; and Report progress and charges to the team project manager and WSDOT project

manager on daily basis. A. Quality Assurance/Quality Control Process

Global Geophysics vigorously follows ASTM standard for any geophysical survey. ASTM Task Group D18.01.01 Surface and Borehole Geophysics have developed the procedures for equipment checkout and calibration, field operation and data collection, data analysis and verification. Global Geophysics has implemented a QA/QC program based on the ISO 9000 quality management principles. The QA/QC activities will be conducted and documented throughout the project. The main activities under this program include: Scope verification meeting to discuss project description, cost control, schedule,

safety, traffic control, survey control, entry permit, regulation, and public relation. Project planning including subcontract agreement, health and safety plan, project

schedule and timetables for stage goals and final deliverables. QA/QC on data quality daily. Errors and Omissions check meetings. Project documentation including office-filing system, documentation of changes of

work scope, documentation of analysis, and checks by independent reviewer. Technical review including third party review of results and report, and

documentation of client comments.

B. Accounting Tracking System

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spreadsheet tracks the expenditures, hours charged, and remaining budget. Global Geophysics LLC. employees use a Web-based time tracking system to record hours worked on each project. C. Scheduling Program

Global Geophysics uses Excel spreadsheet and Outlook Calendar for scheduling. Excel and Outlook are common programs and the spreadsheet can be easily shared with client and project related personnel. We have used it on all the projects listed in Criteria 2 A. D. Interaction with Internal Project Team

Communication is the key to the interaction within Global Geophysics LLC. We always let each other in the team know what’s coming up way ahead, so the team members can arrange their schedules accordingly to accommodate any changes throughout the life of the project, and insure the timely completion of the project.

E. Ability to Interact with Client and/or Stakeholder Dr. Liu will focus on client’s needs and expectations, and adapt to any changes in the scope of work. Dr. Liu will be the primary point of contact for WSDOT. He’ll inform the WSDOT project manager of the project progress, budget status, data quality, and intermittent results on daily basis throughout the life of the project.

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