GEOTECH ENGINEERING AND TESTING

1 GEOTECH ENGINEERING AND TESTING GEOTECH ENGINEERING AND TESTING NATIONAL CLIENT SERVICE CENTER 800 VICTORIA DRIVE HOUSTON, TEXAS 77022-2908 CONTACT PERSON: DAVID A. EASTWOOD, TEL. (713) 699-4000 FAX (713) 699-9200 E-MAIL: STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS FOR geotechnical , ENVIRONMENTAL, MATERIAS AND FORENSIC ENGINEERING SERVICES NATIONAL CHAIN STORES, RESTAURANTS, AND HOTELS/MOTELS SERVICING TEXAS, LOUISIANA, NEW MEXICO, OKLAHOMA 2015 GEOTECH ENGINEERING AND TESTING TABLE OF CONTENTS Page Introduction .. 1 Services .. 1 Project Execution .. 2 The Benefits of National Service Program .. 3 Standardization .. 3 Flexibility .. 3 Economy .. 3 Accountability .. 3 Mobilization and Turnaround .. 3 Resources .. 3 Strength and Stability .. 3 3 geotechnical ENGINEERING Services .. 4 General .. 4 Field Equipment.

2 4 geotechnical Laboratory .. 4 ENGINEERING Analysis and Report .. 5 Environmental ENGINEERING Services .. 5 Construction Materials ENGINEERING Services .. 6 Forensic ENGINEERING Services .. 7 Knowledge/Qualifications .. 7 Accreditations .. 7 Professional Affiliations .. 8 9 Insurance .. 9 9 Typical Projects GEOTECH ENGINEERING AND TESTING 1 GEOTECH ENGINEERING AND TESTING COMPANY PROFILE INTRODUCTION The purpose of this document is to provide our clients a complete package of our capabilities regarding geotechnical , environmental, materials and forensic ENGINEERING services for national chain stores, restaurants, and hotel/motels. GEOTECH ENGINEERING and TESTING (GET) is a multi-disciplined organization of licensed engineers, geologists, environmental scientists, field and laboratory technicians, and clerical personnel who combine their technical capabilities, past experience, dedication, and enthusiasm to offer the finest service through a combined team effort.

3 The firm offers a wide range of services for large national clients in Texas, Louisiana, New Mexico, and Oklahoma. We can provide our national clients with high quality ENGINEERING reports with recommendations, geared towards local design and construction practices for new facilities. Our clients will save time and money by dealing with one company and one group of staff (as opposed to various offices and different staff) that can provide them with geotechnical exploration and environmental studies in the southwestern region of the United States. Our reports are customized to our clients needs; therefore, the design and construction team will deal with similar report formats on a project to project basis. We have streamlined our services to meet the requirements of our chain facility clients. We produce prompt, high quality and competitive priced services on a volume basis. We have a large staff to be able to meet these goals. We provide our national clients with the following: Single-Point of Contact Centralized Billing Coordination of Services Consistency in Reports Administration of Program Economical Pricing Accountability to Client Project Status Reporting Details on our services, experience and capabilities are provided in this document.

4 SERVICES GET has a staff of about seventy (70) engineers, technicians, and support staff. The firm, which was established in 1985, provides the following services: о geotechnical ENGINEERING , including soil borings, laboratory TESTING , ENGINEERING analyses, recommendations regarding foundations, parking lots, detention ponds, slope stability, retaining walls, construction, etc. o Environmental ENGINEERING , including site assessments, monitor well installations, fault studies, and underground storage tank contamination studies. GEOTECH ENGINEERING AND TESTING 2o Construction materials ENGINEERING , including earthwork, asphalt, steel, and concrete TESTING during construction. o Forensic ENGINEERING , including buildings, foundations, retaining walls, slopes and pavement distress studies. GET employees have provided services on a vast number of diverse projects and clientele consisting of chain stores, fast food restaurants, banks, mini-storage facilities, service stations, and hotels/motels.

5 The primary purpose of the firm is to provide prompt, accurate and comprehensive geotechnical reports, environmental studies and construction materials ENGINEERING services. In addition, GET strives to keep the project fees within the budget. Where possible, GET encourages a continued involvement with projects starting with the initial environmental site assessment studies, geotechnical studies and following through into the design, construction or remediation phase. This ongoing association enhances project continuity and stability of the project team players. PROJECT EXECUTION GET handles our national client s needs as shown on the flow chart, presented below: GEOTECH ENGINEERING AND TESTING NATIONAL CLIENT SERVICE CENTER Single Point of Contact PROGRAM MANAGER o Handle all the work in Texas Louisiana, New Mexico and Oklahoma o Directly Accountable to Client o Has Management Authority o Access to All GET Services Forensic ENGINEERING Services geotechnical ENGINEERING Services Materials ENGINEERING Services Environmental ENGINEERING Services GEOTECH ENGINEERING AND TESTING 3 THE BENEFITS OF REGIONAL SERVICE PROGRAM Standardization.

6 The advantage of using a company like GET is that you receive consistent service and reporting; no matter where the work is performed. You can spend a lot of valuable time trying to evaluate various firms and services, not to mention interpreting different reporting styles. GET will follow the same scope of work for a geotechnical study, for example, whether the site is in Texas or Louisiana - unless you need something different. Our reports contain the information you need in a simple and straightforward manner. GET standards can save our client time and frustration. Flexibility. Although standardization is important, we are not a one-size-fits-all company. We realize that you may need special services or require a very specific scope of work. Our experience and resources allow us to offer the flexibility you need. Economy. Another GET advantage is the cost savings that can be realized by using a single consultant offering customized but consistent services and a master agreement for pricing.

7 You can predict and control costs more efficiently and achieve the savings associated with single-source purchasing. When you use GET, you get a known service for a known price. Accountability. Another advantage is central coordination and administration of your projects. You will have a single primary contact within GET. We will negotiate the scope of work and fees for your projects. Our project manager has the responsibility and authority to meet your needs and will review all reports and billing to be certain they are consistent with agreements. At GET, we have found that accountability is an effective form of quality control. Mobilization and Turnaround. Central administration and accountability mean quick mobilization, timely execution and rapid reporting - essential elements in our client s plans. Our national client approach increases our familiarity with your staff and your requirements so projects can be completed rapidly and according to your expectations.

8 Resources. GET has more than 70 licensed engineers, geologists, technicians and clerical staff. Our large experienced professional staff works closely together, sharing their expertise to accomplish your goals efficiently. Strength and Stability. GET was established in 1985. We have been in business for about 28 years. We have the strength and stability that large clients looking for. Experience. Serving large national clients is not new for GET. We have worked with some of the country s largest companies over the years. These firms range from giant retailers to fast food restaurants and motels/hotels. Today we are conducting more than 1,000 projects a year. Furthermore, a list of our typical projects is presented at the end of this document. GEOTECH ENGINEERING AND TESTING 4 geotechnical ENGINEERING SERVICES General GEOTECH ENGINEERING and TESTING and its staff members have many years of experience in conducting ENGINEERING services for more than 24,000 projects.

9 The firm conducts over 1,000 projects a year. We can provide our services anywhere in Texas, Louisiana, New Mexico, and Oklahoma. Virtually every structure requires consideration of subsurface features unique to the locale. The geotechnical consulting engineer evaluates the characteristics and behavior of subsurface soils, and the groundwater, the engineer interprets this data and makes recommendations on soil parameters which may be used for design and construction purposes. Field Equipment GET is equipped with five drilling rigs, including a Failing Drilling Rig, to perform wet rotary or hollow-stem borings. We also have three Lone Star and two portable rigs. We can conduct drilling and sampling with our rigs up to 150-feet. In addition, together with our subcontractor drillers, we can drill to much deeper depths, install monitor wells, piezometers, and inclinometers. Our field crews have many years of experience in various subsoil and groundwater conditions.

10 Our commitment to the client is to provide dependable service, the best and most up-to-date equipment, and reliable drilling personnel. GET has the capability and experience in surveying and staking the boring locations, and providing clearance from underground utilities. In areas that are heavily wooded, we can arrange for clearing of the project site. We are one of the few firms in Houston with our own drilling rigs. The portable rigs are very useful on wooded or sites with soft subgrade conditions. These small rigs can go places where the larger rig cannot get to. Therefore, saving the client time and money. GET is one of the few firms in Texas which is equipped with miniature rigs. These rigs are small enough that they can access hard to reach places, and sites that are wooded without significant clearing. Furthermore, since these rigs are portable they can easily be placed on sites with wet subgrade soil conditions which create access problems.