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SOQ for Geotechnical Engineering, Testing, Environmental Assessments, and Inspection Services - Bladen County Detention and Law Enforcement Center Bladen County 272 Smith Circle, PO Box 1048 Elizabethtown, NC 28337

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S&ME July 15,2015

County of Bladen 272 Smith Circle, PO Box 1048 Elizabethtown, NC 28337

Attention: Greg J. Martin County Manager

Reference: Statement of Qualifications for Geotechnical Engineering, Testing, Environmental Assessments, and Inspection Services Bladen County Detention and Law Enforcement Center Elizabethtown, North Carolina S&ME Proposal No. 35-1500340 NC PE Firm License No. F-0176

Dear Mr. Martin,

This letter is to express S&ME's interest in providing geotechnical engineering, testing, environmental assessments and inspection services for the new Bladen County Detention and Law Enforcement Center project. This statement of qualifications is in response to the County of Bladen Request for Qualifications (RFQ), which we received on June 24,2015, and presents all of the information requested. S&ME is registered with the Office of the Secretary of State and with the North Carolina Board of Examiners for Engineers and Surveyors.

We understand that the County is planning on building a new Detention and Law Enforcement Center which will be located at 301 Smith Circle in Elizabethtown, North Carolina. It is anticipated that the size of the new building will be approximately 65,363 square feet and the new facility will include new roadways, parking areas, and green spaces. Based on the proposed schedule in the RFQ, we understand that once selections are made, this will be a fast-tracked project with award, timber harvesting, and award of the construction contract all being performed in the month of August, 2015. It is also understood that construction of the building will utilize the Construction Manager at Risk contracting method and that the Bladen County Jail Project is being designed by Moseley Architects, who are located in Charlotte, North Carolina.

As detailed in this statement of qualifications, Nathan Buffum, P.E. will serve as our Lead Project Engineer and will be your main point of contact for this project. S&ME appreciates the opportunity to provide the County of Bladen with our qualifications for work on your project. We are confident in the technically strong and experienced team we have here at S&ME and all our resources we can provide to your team.

Thank you for providing S&ME with this opportunity to be part of your team. If you have any questions regarding this submittal package, please contact us at 910.799.9945.

Sincerely, S&ME, Inc.

Nathan Buffum, P.E. Thomas Still, P.E. Project Engineer Vice President [email protected] tstill @ smeinc.com

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S&ME TABLE OF CONTENTS

Company Background 2

Similar Work Experience 3

Project Team 6

Organizational Chart 7

Project Engineer Project List 8

Resumes 9

Client References 17

Technology 17

Schedule 17

Current Workload 18

Availability Chart 18

Appendices 19

Attachment A - Vendor Information Form

Attachment B - Fee Rates

Attachment C - 5 Year Litigation Summary

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S&ME r COMPANY BACKGROUND

S&ME, Inc. (S&ME) delivers engineering, design, planning, environmental and construction services for the built environment. Founded in 1973, we have grown to an 1100-person corporation operating from 35 offices across the US. In 2015, S&ME acquired Littlejohn Engineering Associates, Inc. (Littlejohn), adding a broader range of civil and site development, urban planning, land surveying and landscape architecture services to better serve our clients as a single resource. S&ME is owned by our employees who remain faithful to our core values of safety, quality and client service. Our goal is to provide practical solutions to our clients' infrastructure, development and environmental challenges. We care about our clients and devote our abundant resources and technical expertise to helping them safely and efficiently meet their objectives.

Geotechnical Services Our geotechnical engineering services involve the investigation and evaluation of subsurface conditions of a site in relation to its intended use. S&ME's services are generally provided using in-

house field exploration capabilities and accredited laboratory testing facilities. Our services include:

Geotechnical site characterization Engineering testing and instrumentation Engineering analysis and design Foundation analysis and testing Analysis and design of retaining walls and slopes Pavement assessment and design Engineering consultation Geotechnical drilling and rock coring Geophysical exploration Information management

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Special Inspections and Construction Materials Testing

S&ME's special inspections and construction materials testing services can assist your design team during the construction phase of the project. Our licensed engineers and properly certified personnel can

provide the required inspections with associated testing of virtually all types of construction projects. This may include the review of construction documents, contractor techniques, and specified procedures to necessary to incorporate the proper applications into the project. Our services include:

Special Inspections Soil evaluations, monitoring and materials testing Reinforced concrete, engineering, monitoring and material testing Foundation evaluations and monitoring Structural steel evaluations and monitoring Masonry construction evaluations, monitoring, and materials testing Asphalt observations and materials testing Coatings Geosynthetics engineering and testing Building condition assessments

Soils/Materials Laboratory Our soil and materials laboratories exist to support our geotechnical and materials engineering and testing services. We offer extensive testing capabilities from performing routine standard and modified Proctor moisture-density testing, grain size, and Atterberg Limits tests, to more advanced testing such as California Bearing Ratio (CBR) tests, triaxial shear, direct shear, permeability, and consolidation testing, as well as concrete and asphalt testing capabilities.

S&ME's laboratories are accredited by the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) for Soils, Concrete and Asphalt. The laboratories participate in the AASHTO Accreditation Program through the laboratory inspection and sample proficiency program performed by AASHTO Materials Reference Laboratory (AMRL) and the Cement and Concrete Reference Laboratory (CCRL) of the National Bureau Standards. Calibration of testing machines in our offices and all of our on-site equipment are calibrated at intervals not exceeding 12 months by devices of accuracy traceable to the National Bureau of Standards.

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Environmental Services S&ME has more than four decades of experience in providing environmental services. The company performs both routine and highly technical environmental engineering and related services, provides industrial hygiene services, and assists clients with natural and

cultural resources protection issues.

S&ME assists with regulatory compliance, environmental engineering as well as public involvement for citizens groups or government. Our approach is to first discuss your specific needs and objectives, evaluate the regulatory and risk management issues, and if needed, develop a cost effective environment services program.

Quality Control/Quality Assurance Program Quality control/quality assurance is a hallmark of S&ME's services and one we take pride in offering to all our clients.

S&ME has an established peer/senior review program. This review program includes a certification program through

which project professionals, project managers and consultants must progress to be qualified to control projects. The senior reviewer certification program is administered by the senior reviewer certification committee with established S&ME Board-approved guidelines for screening, reviewing and certifying applicants for certification as senior reviewers. The applicants go through a very rigorous review procedure before gaining S&ME Board certification as senior reviewers.

S&ME requires that all reports, letters, proposals, design drawings, plans and specifications containing technical conclusions and/or recommendations be reviewed by at least one senior reviewer even if prepared by another senior reviewer. Reports that are very large and/or complex projects may require review and editing by multiple senior reviewers, particularly where projects cross multiple disciplines or technical areas.

S&ME also has established technical advisory committees for every technical service area provided to our clients. S&ME Board Members and/or officers chair these technical advisory committees. It is the charge of these committees to provide continuous technical training and professional development for all S&ME professionals. Each of these committees sponsors at least one 12-hour workshop or seminar per year.

S&ME The majority of our professionals attend these technical training and professional development seminars annually.

Comprehensive Safety Program At the core of S&ME's culture is an unconditional commitment to safety. All staff must attend monthly safety

meetings, complete safety observation checklists of colleagues engaged in the performance of their job, and attend periodic formal training in defensive driving and other safety related programs specific to their job. S&ME formed a Safety Leadership Team, led

by a Corporate Director and four safety professionals, who are engaged exclusively in providing safety training and on-site safety audits. While S&ME strives for zero accidents, we continually review our safety program for refinements and introduce concepts to keep personnel focused and safety at the forefront of all operations. The results of S&ME's safety program are realized with everyone returning home safely every day, and significant improvement in our Experience Modification Rate (EMR). Our EMR for the insurance year 2014-2015 is 0.64 and marks the 4th straight year we have had an EMR less than 1.0 - an achievement we celebrate.

With hundreds of S&ME drivers on the road every day, S&ME considers driving and driver safety to be one of our highest priorities. Therefore, we dedicate a large portion of our behavior based safety program to training and preparing our drivers in the use of motor vehicles. S&ME maintains a motor fleet management program which screens driver experience and violation/accident history to exclude unsafe drivers from driving an S&ME vehicle. As driving is a critical element of most employees' job responsibilities, safe driving often coincides with employment at S&ME. Each employee must attend a Defensive Driving course to maintain their ability to drive for S&ME. This training teaches employees good driving techniques to avoid potential accidents.

Another key component of S&ME's Safety Program which shows a strong dedication to driver safety is a "zero cell phone use while driving" policy. S&ME believes eliminating distracted driving drastically reduces accidents and therefore requires that cell phone use be completely eliminated while driving.

SIMILAR WORK EXPERIENCE Geotechnical Engineering, Special Inspections, Construction Materials Testing and Environmental Services are the core of S&ME and are a large part of what we do. Some similar project's we have completed are listed below:


Wayne County Jail Goldsboro, NC (2015) S&ME performed a subsurface exploration and geotechnical engineering services for the new Wayne County Jail Project. S&ME performed seven soil test borings to depths

of approximately 10, 20 or 50 feet below the current ground surface. Based on the geotechnical analysis, foundation recommendations included removing the existing fill soils and replacing them with structural fill material. S&ME recommended that the building be supported on shallow spread footings as long as the fill soils are replaced. S&ME fees for the project so far are $5,900.

Central Prison Raleigh, NC (2008-2011) Larry Wann 919.716.3432 S&ME performed construction materials testing and special inspection services for this project, which consisted of a five-story mental health facility, five-story medical center, a new central utility plant guard buildings and civil/utility upgrades and additions. S&ME also performed asphalt observation and testing, quantified rock and unsuitable soils, and provided written monthly outlines for owner meetings. S&ME also performed Asbestos Testing for this project. This was a $160 million project and S&ME fees were around $300,000.

Cumberland County Detention Center Expansion Fayetteville, North Carolina (2012) Jeffety Brown, PE 910.678.7636

S&ME performed construction materials testing and special inspection services for the Cumberland County Detention Center Expansion during the construction phase of the project. This was a 61,310 square foot expansion. It was a $15 million project, S&ME fees were around $70,000.

Guilford County New Detention Center -2012 ACEC Award Winner Greensboro, NC (2012) Sandra Woodard 336.641.3722 S&ME was the Geotechnical Engineer

and Special Inspection agent for the new Guilford County Detention Center in downtown Greensboro, North Carolina. The Detention Center is a 9-story concrete frame structure with precast perimeter wall panels and column and wall foundation loads up to 950 kips and 8 kips per linear foot, respectively. An underground tunnel connects the new Detention Center to an existing jail facility across the street. S&ME performed a subsurface investigation and provided foundation recommendations to the County. S&ME also performed special inspections and construction materials testing for the new Detention Center. Construction cost for the project was approximately $88 million, S&ME fees were around $480,000.

Jail and Multiple Buildings - Brunswick County Government Complex Bolivia, NC (2007) Jeff Phillips S&ME performed a geotechnical exploration as well as provided construction materials testing for construction of a multi-story jail and several government office buildings in the Brunswick County Government Complex. Our inspections and tests included observing deep foundations installation, concrete sampling and testing services, compaction testing, and structural steel evaluations. The building addition was 68,000 square feet, 280 bed and 2 stories. The construction contract amount was $9,836,595. The contractor was Bordeaux Construction.

Cabarrus County Law Enforcement Center/Jail Cabarrus County, (2005) Kelly Sifford 704.920.2142 The Cabarrus County Law Enforcement Center and Jail is a 265,000 square foot facility composed of two

new law enforcement buildings and an annex building.

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S&ME S&ME conducted a subsurface exploration and geotechnical evaluation of the site in order to explore the general subsurface and seismic conditions at the site, and to evaluate those conditions with regard to design and construction of foundations, retaining walls, basement walls and building floor slabs on grade. S&ME provided recommendations on the geotechnical, subsurface and seismic conditions at the site that were crucial to the design of foundations for the buildings. Construction cost of the project was $57,000,000 and the S&ME fees were $24,000.

Charleston County Adult Detention Center

liiarrsim Charleston, SC (2010) Brian Whitley, AIA 843.958.4757 The Charleston County Adult Detention Center

included an addition of an approximately 322,000 square foot, four-story, concrete precast panel structure with a connecting single-story corridor. The addition is supported on driven pile foundations and has structural concrete floor system. Other site improvements included renovations to the existing four-story facility and paved access drives and parking.

S&ME was responsible special inspections and construction materials testing and inspection services for soils, reinforcing steel, concrete, masonry, fireproofing, and structural steel to determine compliance with project specifications. S&ME fees were $9,000.

Buncombe County Detention Center Asheville, NC (2007) Jon Creighton S&ME provided construction materials testing and special inspections services for the multi-story addition to the existing detention center. The tower was supported on caissons and grade beams, the concrete structure was enclosed with concrete masonry units and architectural brick veneer. S&ME also performed testing of the aggregate base course and asphalt for the new car parking lot at the facility. S&ME fees were $ 10,660.

Additional Projects:

Assessment and remediation of Pre-regulatory Landfills throughout North Carolina State of North Carolina (2010-2014) S&ME services include assessment and

remediation of pre-regulatory landfills throughout North Carolina. These are sites that were in use prior to solid wastes rules implementation in 1983. There are nearly 700 sites on NCDENR's pre-regulatory landfills list. Following the remedial investigations, remedies were designed and implemented. These services included engineering design for waste removal, stabilization, containment, active remediation solutions and others. S&ME fees for this project were approximately $1,000,000.

LV Sutton Combined Cycle Plant Wilmington, NC (2013) The conversion of the Sutton Plant from coal to natural gas was part of Duke Energy's on-going efforts to modernize their power generating capabilities. S&ME provided subsurface exploration and preliminary geotechnical engineering services working through Worley Parsons. During construction, S&ME performed quality control testing services for soils, concrete, and foundation installation. Converting the Sutton Plant to a new natural gas facility required construction of a new 32-mile pipeline to the site. We provided geotechnical engineering and natural resource delineation and permitting assistance during the design phase of the pipeline project. During construction, we performed NPDES and environmental inspections. S&ME fees for this project were $1,200,000.

Levine Children's Hospital Charlotte, NC (2007) Jamie Toler 704.506.3792

S&ME performed a comprehensive geotechnical evaluation of the site. S&ME also performed seismic cone penetrometer testing with shear wave velocity measurements and provided a probabilistic

seismic hazard analysis and site specific ground motion analysis for seismic design of the 11-story hospital building.


S&ME The results of these analyses saved approximately $100,000 to $200,000 on the construction cost of the structure. S&ME also provided construction materials testing and special inspection services for the new facility. Our services included welding inspection, rebar inspection, floor flatness, concrete sampling, reinforced concrete inspection and drilled shaft construction monitoring.

PROJECT TEAM • Nathan Buffum, PE will serve as Lead Project Engineer

and will be directly responsible for our services on the project. Nathan is located in S&ME's Wilmington Office and is skilled in special inspections and materials testing services including; concrete, soil, pavement construction, building construction, parking decks, pavement evaluations, shallow and deep foundations, ground improvement, retaining walls, CSX railroad construction, and NCDOT roadway construction. Nathan has provided construction materials testing for Brunswick County Jail and several government office buildings in the Brunswick County Government Complex. His experience in construction materials testing/inspection and working with counties and municipalities makes him fully capable of taking on the role of Lead Project Engineer. Nathan's project list is on page 8.

installation. Mark also worked on the Cumberland County Detention Center Expansion Project.

• Kenneth Fain, Construction Services Project Professional, will also assist Eric as a CMT Field Engineer Representative. Kenneth works for the S&ME Raleigh Office and is skilled in soil investigations, site grading, subsurface investigations, field inspections of foundations, concrete investigations, subgrade evaluation, auger cast pile installation, reinforcing steel inspection, management of field personnel, and construction administration.

• Kevin Nadeau, PE will serve as Geotechnical Project Manager. Kevin is a Geotechnical Project Engineer in S&ME's Raleigh Office and is skilled in project management, quality assurance/quality control supervision, foundation design analysis and installation, deep, shallow and intermediate foundation systems, site grading, field inspection of foundations, construction engineering, pavement investigation and design, and subsurface investigations. Kevin performed a subsurface exploration and geotechnical engineering services for the new Wayne County Jail Project and has experience working with both counties and municipalities.

• Eric Shaffer, PE will serve as CMT Project Manager. Eric is the Construction Services Location Coordinator for S&ME's Raleigh Office and a Materials Engineer. He is skilled in soil investigation, site grading, subsurface investigations, field inspections of foundations, deep and shallow foundation systems, drilled shaft inspections, concrete investigations, subgrade evaluations, auger cast pile installation, reinforcing steel inspection, nuclear density gauge operation, blast vibration monitoring, management of field personnel, and project management. Eric has performed construction materials testing and special inspections for both the Cumberland County Detention Center Expansion and Central Prison in Raleigh, NC.

• Mark Dean, EI will assist Eric Shaffer as a CMT Field Engineer Representative. Mark is located in the Fayetteville Office and is skilled in on-site evaluations and testing of commercial and residential construction work pertaining to geotechnical engineering and material testing, soil testing and evaluations, field concrete sampling and testing, and monitoring auger cast pile

• Jerry Paul will serve as Environmental Project Manager. Jerry works for the Raleigh Office and has extensive experience managing the technical and regulatory aspects of environmental projects. He has a strong focus on delivering cost-effective solutions while being protective of human health and the environment. He is skilled in project management, field supervision, data evaluation, personnel management and NC and SC UST Programs. Jerry's experience working with the North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources as well as countless other municipalities ensures that any environmental assessments are completed accurately and efficiently.

• Paul Masten, is a Project Scientist located in our Wilmington Office. Paul will assist Jerry and serve as an Environmental Field Engineering Representative. Paul is skilled in SEPA/NEPA Compliance, Phase I Environmental Assessments, Phase II Investigations, wetland delineations, Section 404/401 Permitting, and wetland mitigation planning. Paul has performed Environmental Assessments all over North Carolina, including Dublin, NC at Bladen Community College.

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S&ME Organizational Chart

Nathan Buffum, PE Project Engineer Wilmington, NC

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Construction Materials Testing/Inspection ,

Jerry Paul Environmental

Project Manager Raleigh, NC

Paul Masten Field Engineer Representative Wilmington, NC

r Kevin Nadeau, PE Geotechnical Project

Manager Raleigh, NC

Eric Shaffer, PE CMT Project Manager

Raleigh, NC

Kenneth Fain Field Engineer Representative

Raleigh, NC

Mark Dean, El Field Engineer Representative Fayetteville, NC

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Nathan's Role in the Project

Project Name S&ME Fees Project Description

S&MH is providing construction material testing and special inspection services during construction of a new multistory alls center. This project includes testing and inspection of concrete, soil, foundations, asphalt, structural sleel, masonry, fireprool'ing, smoke control, and concrete pavements.

S&MH provided geotechnical construction material testing and special inspections during construction of a new 2x1 natural gas cycle plant at the Duke Power plant. This project included deep foundations which were auger cast grout piles, reinforced concrete structures, precast structures, structural masonry, and structural steel. S&ME provided construction material testing and special inspections during construction ol'a new multi-story teaching facility located at the UNCW campus. The building was a three story, structural steel framed structure, supported 011 shallow foundations, concrete slabs on grade and metal deck, with a brick veneer. We also tested fireprool'ing, masonry. cold formed sleel framing, and roofing. S&ME is providing construction material testing and special inspection services during construction. This project includes construction ol'a new fire station and inspection of concrete, soil, foundations, asphalt, structural sleel. masonry construction, cold formed sleel framing, and concrete pavements. | S&ME provided geotechnical engineering, construction materials testing and special inspections for a 3 story office building. Special inspections included soil compaction, shallow foundations, rcbar, concrete, masonry, sleel, cold formed steel, I'ireprool'ing, and smoke control.

Cape Fear Communily College Fine Arts Center

Project Engineer Wilmington, NC 2013-presenl

Sutton Planl 2x1 Cycle Planl Projeci Engineer

Project Engineer Wilmington. NC

Cinema Drive P'ire Station Project Engineer 2014-present

Live Oak Bank Office Building 2 Projeci Engineer Wilmington NC

S&ME Below is a comprehensive list of projects that Nathan Buffum, PE, Lead Project Engineer has worked on in the last 5


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Project Role Project Engineer

Company S&ME, Inc.-Wilmington, NC

Educat ion BS, Civil Engineering, 2000 SUNY - University o f Buffalo

Years of Experience Joined S&ME in 2000

Professional Registrations • Professional Engineer

NC, #042575

Certifications ICC- Reinforced Concrete ICC - Masonry ICC - Fireproofing ICC - Structural Bolting VT Level II - Visual Testing for welds and bolts Nuclear gauge certified Radiation Safety Officer ACI Level 1 - Field Concrete Floor Profiling Certified OSHA 10 hour trained

NATHAN BUFFUM, PE Project Engineer

Mr. Buffum is a Project Engineer based in S&ME's Wilmington, North Carolina office. He is skilled in the following disciplines: Special inspections and material testing services including; concrete, soil, pavement construction, building construction, parking decks, pavement evaluations, shallow and deep foundations, ground improvement, retaining walls, CSX railroad construction, and NCDOT roadway construction.

Key Projects and Assignments

Jail and Multiple Buildings - Brunswick County Government Complex Bolivia, North Carolina S&ME provided construction materials testing for construction of a multi-story jail and several government office buildings in the Brunswick County Government Complex. Our inspections and tests included; auger cast deep foundations for each building, reinforced concrete evaluations and testing, masonry construction, and structural steel.

Brunswick County Schools Waccamaw K-8 and North Brunswick High School Brunswick County, North Carolina S&ME is providing construction material testing and special inspection services during construction of two schools. These projects includes new school building and a gymnasium. Our testing and special inspections include reinforced concrete, soil, foundations, structural steel, masonry construction, cold formed steel framing, asphalt and concrete pavements.

Food Lion and Shops Southport, North Carolina S&ME is providing construction material testing and special inspection services during construction. This project includes construction of a Food Lion grocery store and associated shops. Our testing and special inspections include reinforced concrete, soil, foundations, structural steel, masonry construction, cold formed steel framing, asphalt and concrete pavements.

Cinema Drive Fire Station Wilmington, North Carolina S&ME provided construction material testing and special inspection services during construction. This project includes construction of a new fire station and inspection of concrete, soil, foundations, asphalt, structural steel, masonry construction, and concrete pavements.

CFCC Fine Arts Wilmington, North Carolina S&ME is providing construction material testing and special inspection services during construction of a new multistory arts center. This project includes testing and inspection of concrete, soil, foundations, asphalt, structural steel, masonry, fireproofing, smoke control, and concrete pavements.

ECU Community Services Learning Center #8 Bolivia, NC S&ME provided construction material testing and special inspections during construction of a new multi-story teaching facility. Typical two story structure on shallow foundations and structural steel frame. Material testing included concrete, masonry, cold formed steel, structural steel, soil compaction testing, and pavement testing and inspections.


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Cobb Annex Judicial Building Renovations Wilmington, North Carolina S&ME provided construction material testing and special inspections during renovations to an existing judicial building. Our services include rcinforced concrete, structural masonry, and structural steel testing and inspections.

Duke University Marine Science and Genetics Center Beaufort, NC Provided construction material testing and special inspections during construction of a new multistory marine teaching facility located at Duke University's campus. Shallow foundations, two story structure with combination of structural steel and wood framing. Material testing included concrete, soil compaction, and masonry construction.

UNCW Teaching Lab Wilmington, NC Provided construction material testing and special inspections during construction of a new multistory teaching facility located at the UNCW campus. The building was a three story, structural steel framed structure, supported on shallow foundations, concrete slabs on grade and metal deck, with a brick veneer. We also tested fireproofing, masonry, cold formed steel framing, and roofing.

Sutton Plant 2x1 Cycle Plant Wilmington, NC S&ME provided geotechnical construction material testing and special inspections during construction of a new 2xl natural gas cycle plant at the Duke Power plant. This project included deep foundations which were auger cast grout piles, reinforced concrete structures, precast structures, structural masonry, and structural steel.

North Third Street Improvements and Rehabilitation Wilmington, North Carolina Project Manager/Engineer - S&ME provided construction material testing and inspections during construction. Included rehabilitation to North 3rd Street in down town Wilmington. Material testing include soil compaction, ABC stone compaction, asphalt testing services, vibration monitoring and surveys, concrete sampling and testing, foundation evaluations.

Wilmington Convention Center Wilmington, North Carolina S&ME provided special inspections/construction materials testing for construction of mid-rise building and concrete parking deck supported by driven steel H-piles. Construction phase included Special Inspections and construction materials testing of soils, concrete, structural steel, and pile observation.

Umstead Hotel Cary, North Carolina Project Manager for geotechnical exploration and construction testing services for a 50,000 square foot, six story hotel in Cary. The exploration consisted of performing soil test borings and laboratory testing on selected soil samples. Due to an extremely variable residual soil profile and heavy column loads, S&ME recommended the hotel be supported on an auger cast pile deep foundation system. The geotechnical report provided auger cast pile recommendations and other recommendations for site development. Construction testing included observation of auger cast pile load tests and auger cast pile installation. Load tests resulted in the design pile diameter being reduced, resulting in a cost savings for the project. Construction testing services included evaluation of building slab and pavement subgrade soils, observation and in-place density testing of structural fill, concrete sampling and testing, rebar inspection, and post tensioned slabs.


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Project Role CMT Project Manager

Company S&ME, Inc.-Raleigh, NC

Education BS, Civil Engineering, 2002, University of Virginia

Years of Experience Joined S&ME in 2004


NC #33865, 2008

Certifications • ACI Special Inspections

Certified • ACI Certified Field Testing

Level I • NCDOT Concrete Field

Testing Level I • Floor Flatness Measurement

Certified • S&ME Nuclear Radiation

Safety Trained • ICC - Reinforced Masonry

Special Inspection Certified

Professional Memberships • Member of Institute of

Transportation Engineers

ERIC J. SHAFFER, PE CMT Project Manager Mr. Shaffer is the Construction Services Department Manager for S&ME's Raleigh Office and a materials engineer. He is skilled in the following disciplines: Soil Investigation, Site Grading, Subsurface Investigations, Field Inspection of Foundations, Deep and Shallow Foundation Systems, Drilled Shaft Inspection, Concrete Investigation, Subgrade Evaluation, Project Management, Auger Cast Pile Installation, Reinforcing Steel Inspection, Nuclear Density Gauge Operation, Face Certified Dipstick Floor Flatness and Levelness Operator, Management of Field Personnel, Blast Vibration Monitoring


Cumberland County Detention Center Expansion Fayetteville, North Carolina S&ME performed construction materials testing and special inspection services for the Cumberland County Detention Center Expansion during the construction phase of the project.

Central Prison Raleigh, North Carolina S&ME performed construction materials testing and Special Inspection services for this project, which consisted of a five-story mental health facility, five-story medical center, a new central utility plant guard buildings and civil / utility upgrades and additions. The two, five-story buildings had auger-cast pile and a micro-pile foundation systems, with concrete pile caps and grade beams. Both buildings consisted of cast-in-place concrete construction with masonry walls. S&ME also performed asphalt observation and testing, quantified rock and unsuitable soils, and provided written monthly outlines for owner meetings.

Grifols New Fractionation Facility Clayton, North Carolina S&ME provided construction materials testing and special inspection services during the construction of the New Fractionation Facility (NFF) on the Grifols, Clayton Campus. The NFF project included a 160,000-square-foot fractionation expansion. S&ME has had multiple technicians, staff professional, and engineers on site for inspections throughout the many phases of construction including mass grading, deep foundation installations, reinforced concrete, masonry, structural steel, metal decking, fireproofing, final grading and paving. Eric worked closely with the construction management team, their subcontractors, and the engineering team to provide the specified construction materials testing and special inspection services on a timely basis. Reports were submitted daily to the management team detailing the inspections performed and any discrepancies as they were identified and resolved.

Wal-Mart Project / Client Manager Various Locations, North Carolina Responsible for attending pre-bid and pre-construction meetings, reviewing geotechnical reports, plans and specifications, coordinating construction schedule with contractors, assigning proper personnel to the project for materials testing services (earthwork, site work, foundations, masonry, concrete, structural steel, roofing, and asphalt), reviewing test results and observations, communicating results and deviations to the client and contractor, performing weekly site visits and invoicing. Some Wal-Mart/Sam's club locations included Morrisville, Elizabeth City and Williamston.


Project Role CMT Field Engineering Representative

Company S&ME, Inc.-Fayetteville, NC

Education BS, Civil Engineering, 2010, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC

Years of Experience Joined S&ME in 2010 with 1 years of previous experience.

Certifications • ACI and NCDOT Certified

Concrete Field Testing Technician - Grade 1, 2010

• S&ME, Inc. Radiation Safety Operator certified, 2011

• NCDOT Conventional Density Inspector, 2011

• NCDOT QA/QC Sampling Technician, 2011

• NICET, 2011: Soils Level I Concrete Level I Concrete Level II Asphalt Level I

• PTI - Level 1 Unbonded PT Inspector, 2011

MARK DEAN, El CMT Field Engineer Representative

Mr. Dean joined our S&ME Fayetteville Branch with 1 year of previous experience. He is skilled in the following disciplines: on-site evaluations and testing of commercial and residential construction work pertaining to geotechnical engineering and material testing; evaluation of foundation bearing conditions; reinforcing steel evaluations; soil testing and evaluations; field concrete sampling and testing, monitoring auger cast pile installation, management of field personnel, and project management. Mr. Dean is the Raleigh and Fayetteville Quality Assurance Supervisor.


Cumberland County Detention Center Expansion Fayetteville, North Carolina Performed construction materials testing and special inspection services for the Cumberland County Detention Center Expansion during the construction phase of the project.

Central Load Out Area Control Center Ft. Bragg, North Carolina Staff Professional during the site grading and construction of both structures and rigid pavements. Responsibilities included working closely with the project manager, contractors, and US Army Corp of Engineer representatives. As a staff professional, duties included performing foundation evaluations, compressive and flexural concrete sampling and testing, in-place soil density testing, masonry evaluations, proofroll observations, and providing geotechnical recommendations.

Fayetteville State University Science and Technology Complex Fayetteville, North Carolina Project Manager during site preparation and construction of two, four-story buildings while working closely with the owner, engineer of record, special inspector, and the contractor. Duties included acting as the agent to the special inspector concrete placement, fill placement, and masonry grouting. Performed material testing of both normal-weight concrete and self-consolidating concrete, soil, and masonry, as well as inspecting shallow spread footings, observing proofrolling of soil subgrades, providing geotechnical recommendations through the implementation of test pits, and providing undercutting observations.

Franklin Street Parking Deck Fayetteville, North Carolina Engineering Technician and Project Manager during the foundation and slab construction for a five story parking deck in downtown Fayetteville. Provided on-site evaluations and testing of soils, reinforced concrete, and foundations. Observed placement of auger cast piles and performed grout sampling and testing.


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Project Role CMT Field Engineering Representative


Education BS, Civil Engineering Technology, 2000, Bluefield State College

Years of Experience Joined S&ME in 2003-2005, 2010 with over 10 years construction experience.

Certifications • ACI Certified Field Testing

Level I • NCDOT Concrete Field

Technician Grade I

KENNETH D. FAIN CMT Field Engineering Representative

Mr. Fain works for the S&ME Raleigh Branch as a Construction Services Project Professional. He is skilled in the following disciplines: Project Management, Soil Investigation, Site Grading, Subsurface Investigations, Field Inspection of Foundations, Deep and Shallow Foundation Systems, Concrete Investigation, Subgrade Evaluation, Auger Cast Pile Installation, Reinforcing Steel Inspection, Management of Field Personnel, and Construction Administration.


Retreat at Raleigh Raleigh, North Carolina Responsible for reviewing plans and specifications, coordinating construction schedule with contractors, assigning proper personnel to the project for materials testing services (earthwork, site work, foundations, concrete), reviewing test results and observations, communicating results and deviations to the client and contractor, performing periodic site visits and invoicing.

Wilson Medical Center-Central Energy Plant Wilson, North Carolina Responsible for reviewing plans and specifications, coordinating construction schedule with contractors, assigning proper personnel to the project for materials testing services (earthwork, site work, foundations, masonry, concrete, structural steel), reviewing test results and observations, communicating results and deviations to the client and contractor, performing periodic site visits and invoicing.

Whitaker Mill Senior Center Raleigh, North Carolina Responsible for reviewing plans and specifications, coordinating construction schedule with contractors, assigning proper personnel to the project for materials testing services (earthwork, site work, foundations, masonry, concrete, structural steel, roofing, and asphalt), reviewing test results and observations, communicating results and deviations to the client and contractor, performing periodic site visits and invoicing.

Millbrook Exchange Senior Center Raleigh, North Carolina Responsible for reviewing plans and specifications, coordinating construction schedule with contractors, assigning proper personnel to the project for materials testing services (earthwork, site work, foundations, masonry, concrete, structural steel, roofing, and asphalt), reviewing test results and observations, communicating results and deviations to the client and contractor, performing periodic site visits and invoicing.

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Project Role Geotechnical Project Manager


Education BS, Civil Engineering, 2003, University of North Carolina at Charlotte

Years of Experience Joined S&ME in October 2013 with 10 years of experience


NC #34358, 2008 VA #48051, 2013

Professional Memberships • American Society of Civil

Engineers - NC Eastern Branch President 2012-2013

KEVIN A. NADEAU, PE Geotechnical Project Manager

Mr. Nadeau is a Geotechnical Project Engineer in S&ME's Raleigh, NC Office. He is skilled in the following disciplines: Project Management; Quality Assurance/Quality Control Supervision; Foundation Design Analyses and Installation; Deep, Shallow and Intermediate Foundation Systems; Site Grading; Field Inspection of Foundations; Construction Engineering; Pavement Investigation and Design; Subsurface Investigations.


Wayne County Jail Goldsboro, NC Performed a subsurface exploration and geotechnical engineering services for the new Wayne County Jail Project. S&ME performed seven soil test borings to depths of approximately 10, 20 or 50 feet below the current ground surface. Based on the geotechnical analysis, foundation recommendations included removing the existing fill soils and replacing them with structural fill material. Recommended that the building be supported on shallow spread footings as long as the fill soils are replaced.

Kapstone Kraft Paper Mill Warehouse Expansion Roanoke Rapids, NC Project Geotechnical Engineer for 34,400 square foot warehouse expansion along the Roanoke River. Performed subsurface exploration and provided foundation recommendations to support up to 1,250 psf warehouse floor loads. Due to subsurface soil profile, foundation recommendations included both Auger Cast-In-Place Piles and Ground Improvement with Grouted Impact Pier elements.

Wake County Public School System Proposed E-43 Site Raleigh, NC Project Geotechnical Engineer for preliminary geotechnical site evaluation for an approximate 20-acre site under consideration for development by Wake County Public Schools as an elementary school. Provided preliminary foundation design recommendations as well as recommendations for site grading and difficult excavations.

Advanced Wireless Public Works Commission Antennas Fayetteville, NC Project Geotechnical Engineer for 15 antenna tower sites in the Fayetteville, NC area. Project included evaluations of shallow foundations and drilled shafts for towers up to 150 feet tall.

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Project Role Environmental Project Manager

C o m p a n y S&ME, Inc.-Raleigh, NC

Education BS, Geography, Southern Illinois University, Minor, Biological Sciences

Years o f Experience Joined S&ME in 2007 with 9 years of experience

1989-1993 Honorably served 4 years in the United States Navy during Operation Desert Storm and Operation Desert Shield

JERRY PAUL Environmental Project Manager

Extensive experience managing the technical and regulatory aspects of environmental projects. Strong focus on delivering cost-effective solutions while being protective of human health and the environment. Key skills/qualifications include: Project Management, Field Supervision, Technical Report Writing, Data Evaluation, Personnel Management, NC and SC UST Programs, RCRA, SPCC/Facility Response Plans and Contingency Planning.


City of Durham Landfill Durham, NC Environmental assessment and compliance monitoring at the closed municipal solid waste landfill. Performs semiannual groundwater sampling in accordance with NCAC Subchapter 13B Solid Waste Regulations, using low-flow methods and protocols, including a dedicated pneumatic bladder pump system currently utilized for the water quality monitoring well network. Revised the facility water quality monitoring well network to eliminate groundwater protection exceedances and reduce the clients overall semiannual sampling costs.

Assessment and Remediation of Pre-Regulatory Landfills throughout NC Multiple Sites, North Carolina As Project Manager, responsible for client management, overall project budget, quality control and risk management. Also conducts assessment evaluations, feasibility studies, and prepare remedial action plans. Coordinate project teams to conduct field studies and implement remedial actions. Working with NCDENR to develop the newly created Per-Regulatory Landfill Program under the Solid Waste Section. Currently responsible for more than 10 pre regulatory landfills.

Chemical Issuance and Waste Management Services at EPA's RTP Operations Durham, NC Environmental Technician - Providing chemical issuance and waste management service to EPA's RTP operations. Services provided include: hazardous and radioactive chemical receipt, storage, transportation and issue; providing technical support in the preparation of dangerous goods/hazardous material shipments by commercial carriers; management, transportation and disposal of hazardous, radioactive, toxic (pcbs, dioxin), infectious and non-hazardous wastes; and hazardous material spill response and cleanup. Performed these duties in full compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local transportation, environmental, safety and health regulations.


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PAUL MASTEN Environmental Field Engineer Representative

Mr. Masten is a Project Scientist in the Wilmington, North Carolina office. He is skilled in the following disciplines: Project management including proposal preparation, budget tracking, project coordination, and supervision and scheduling of field personnel; SEPA/NEPA Compliance; Phase I Environmental Site Assessments (ASTM 1527-00); Phase II Investigations; Wetland Delineations; Section 404/401 Permitting; Wetland Mitigation Planning; and other environmental and natural resource related areas.


Project Role Environmental Field Engineering Representative

Company S&ME, Inc. - Wilmington, NC

Education B.A. Environmental Science, University of Virginia, 1998

16 Semester hours of Soil Science at North Carolina State University

Years of Experience Joined S&ME in 2005 with 6 years of experience

Professional Memberships • National Association of

Environmental Professionals • New Hanover County

Cooperative Extension Advisory Board Member

Professional Registrations • Licensed Soil Scientist,

North Carolina #1329

Environmental Assessment Bladen Community College Performed an EA per NC State Environmental Protection Act (SEPA) for construction of the Continuing Education Building at the Bladen Community College campus in Dublin, NC.

HUD Environmental Assessment Proposed Multi-family Development Performed a HUD EA in accordance with HUD Form 4128, which included a Phase I ESA, noise assessment, protected species assessment, cultural resources assessment and ongoing site survey, coastal zone consistency determination, and site suitability/zoning documentation for the proposed construction of a multi-family residential development in Wilmington, North Carolina.

HUD Environmental Assessment Southeastern Community College, Whiteville, North Carolina Performed a HUD EA in accordance with HUD Form 4128, which included a Phase I ESA, wetland delineation, protected species assessment, site suitability/zoning documentation, flood plain consultation, and regulatory agency coordination for the proposed construction of a new training building on the campus in Whiteville, North Carolina.

FEMA Environmental Assessment Sunset Beach, North Carolina Performed a FEMA EA as part of a federal grant to provide funding for the construction of a new fire station for the Town of Sunset Beach.

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S&ME CLIENT REFERENCES

SAS Pete Flood Senior Construction Project Manager 466 SAS Campus Drive Cary, NC 27513 Pete, flood @sas.com 919.531.6841

New Hanover County Property Management Kevin Caison Facilities Project Coordinator County of Cumberland 200 Division Drive Wilmington, NC 28401 910.798.4338

Metafield

Bank of Merrill Lynch Keith Erazmus Vice President 421 Fayetteville Street Mall, 17th Floor Raleigh, NC 27601-1792 919.829.6888 [email protected]

TECHNOLOGY

S&ME understands the importance of utilizing the latest technological resources to maximize efficiency and provide a quality product to our clients. Many employees utilize laptops and a variety of mobile devices, including smart phones and tablets, to capture data while in the field. S&ME can also provide advanced GIS, mapping and data management solutions to clients and recently won an Engineering Excellence Award from ACEC-NC for this type of work.

S&ME provides Computer-Aided Design (CAD) to assist when appropriate, in the accurate and timely completion of projects. We have AutoCAD 3D 2013, 2014, and 2015 deployed. ArcGIS 10.2 and Microstation V8i capabilities available to support drafting and designs. These systems are state of the art with the capability to import most drafting software. We also use glNT for geotechnical design and have other custom-developed applications for materials testing reporting and special inspections management.

MetaField® is the only true Field Information Management System (FIMS) developed for our industry. It serves the needs of multidisciplinary civil, engineering, testing, and environmental consulting firms that conduct significant operations in the field and in the lab where the remote gathering of testing information, materials samples, special inspections, discrepancy management and construction observation data is required.

MetaField addresses the entire process, from project setup and specification, through field data collection, geo-coding of transactions using mobile GPS services, monitoring, quality control, exception/discrepancy management, report generation, report delivery, and ongoing data mining.

SCHEDULE

S&ME recognizes that schedule management is crucial to the success of a project and so we hold our Project Engineer and Project Managers responsible for planning and overseeing the schedule and for communicating issues to our clients. The Project Team selected to provide geotechnical engineering, testing, environmental assessments, and inspection services for the New Bladen County Detention and Law Enforcement Center all have experience with projects of this magnitude. Their experience and knowledge of probable project scenarios coupled with our tested project management system can provide the County with a high level of confidence that the requested services will be executed in a professional manner and that your deadlines will be met.

S&ME has deployed MetaField® to serve as our field information management system. Our Technicians and Engineers record their test data and field inspection forms using Apple iPads. As soon as data is saved from the field, it is immediately available on our Project Manager's computer. The value to our clients is that information can be communicated very quickly, allowing the entire design and construction team to be aware of small problems before they escalate into larger (and more expensive) issues.



S&ME CURRENT WORKLOAD

As with any consulting firm, our workload is constantly changing. As one project ends another project starts. As shown in our organizational chart for this project, we have identified a number of professionals for each service who are all centrally located near the project site. In filling these positions, we have tried to select individuals from our various

North Carolina offices so that workloads can be managed effectively. We feel that this type of organizational structure will allow us to be responsive to the needs of this project while maintaining continuity. Our professional staff generally has a billable rate of approximately 65 percent per week, so we are currently capable of expanding our workload if need be. Below is the Availability Chart showing the personnel's availability for the project.

Name Role and Responsibilities Office Location Years of Service with

Firm

Nathan Buffum. PE Projeci Engineer/ Main Contact Wilmington S&ME

15 years JL Erie Shaffer, PE CMT Project Manager Raleigh km Mark Dean, EI

CMT Field Engineer Representative Fayetteville S&ME 5 years cm

Kenneth Pain CM'!' Field Engineer Representative Raleigh S&ME

8 years 50%

Kevin Nadeau. PE Geotechnical Project Manager Raleigh S&ME

3 years 25$

Jerry Paul Environmental Project Manager Raleigh IBHi 50%

Claudia Irvin Environmental Field Engineer Representative Raleigh IBBH 60%


Vendor Information & Signature Form

Vendor Name S&ME Inc. (S&ME) Trade License # 31041 Contact Person(s) Nathan P. Buffum, P.E. Street Address with City, State & Zip Code

3006 Hall Waters Drive, Suite 100, Wilmington NC 28405

Mailing Address (if different than above) Phone# 910-799-9945 Fax# 910-799-9958 Email [email protected] Proposer will do the work as:

• Individual • Joint Venture • Partnership 13 Corporation

Date & state of incorporation Date 6-3-1963 State North Carolina

Name of partnership or joint venture

By signing below, the submission of a proposal shall be deemed a representation and certification by the Proposing Vendor that they have investigated all aspects of the RFQ, that they are aware of the applicable facts pertaining to the RFQ process, its procedures and requirements, and they have read and understand the RFQ. No request for modification of the proposal shall be considered after its submission on the grounds that the Proposing Vendor was not fully informed as to any fact or condition.

Authorized Signature:

Date Signed: July 9, 2015

Title of Signatory: Project Engineer/Project Manager


2015 Fee Schedule S&ME, Inc.

S&ME Proposal No. 35-1500340 Note: All field services are billed portal to portal

A Staff Professional P1, per hour $ 100.00 B Staff Professional P2, per hour $ 120.00 C Project Engineer P3, per hour $ 130.00 D Senior Project Engineer P4, per hour $ 175.00 E Senior Geotechnical Engineer P5, per hour $ 200.00 F Principle P6, per hour $ 250.00 G Mileage, per mile $ 0.70

A Rotary drilling (SPT), per day $ 1,900.00 B CPT/DMT, per day $ 2,500.00 C Mobilization of drill/CPT rig $ 550.00 D Driller, travel time, per hour $ 65.00 E Soil test borings, less than 60 blows per foot, per foot $ 13.00 F Soil test borings, greater than 60 blows per foot, per foot $ 15.00 G CPT soundings, per foot $ 15.00 H Mud rotary drilling setup, per hole $ 150.00 I Casing, per foot $ 22.00 J Auger/mud rotary w/o sampling, per foot $ 10.00 K Additional split spoons, each $ 30.00 L Shelby tube samples, each $ 130.00 M Bulk soil samples, per sample $ 50.00 N Pore pressure dissipation, per hour $ 325.00 O Seismic tests, per test $ 35.00 N Macrocore sample, per foot $ 6.00 P Dilatometer membranes, each $ 75.00 0 Per Diem, two man drill crew $ 250.00

^Construction Testing and Special Inspection Field Services A Technician T1, regular time, per hour $ 45.00 B Technician T2, regular time, per hour $ 50.00 C Senior Technician T3 , regular time, per hour $ 60.00 D Senior Technician T4, regular time, per hour $ 70.00 E Senior Technician T5, regular time, per hour $ 80.00 F NDE Metals Technician MT3, per hour $ 85.00 G Senior NDE Technician, per hour $ 120.00 H Staff Professional P1, per hour $ 100.00 1 Staff Professional P2, per hour $ 120.00 J Project Engineer P3, per hour $ 130.00 K Project Engineer/Project Manager P4, per hour $ 175.00 L Senior Project Engineer P5, per hour $ 200.00 M Mileage, per mile $ 0.70

A Environmental Technician, regular time, per hour $ 65.00 B Staff Professional P1, per hour $ 100.00 C Staff Professional P2, per hour $ 120.00 D Project Engineer P3, per hour $ 130.00 E Project Engineer, Geologist P4, per hour $ 175.00 F Senior Project Engineer, Geologist P5, per hour $ 200.00 G Mileage, per mile $ 0.70

A Soil - Water (moisture) content, each $ 20.00 B Soil - Particle Size Analysis (without hydrometer), each $ 100.00 C Soil - Particle Size Analysis (with hydrometer), each $ 250.00 D Soil - Particle Size Analysis (wash 200 only), each $ 50.00 E Soil - Organic Content, each $ 50.00 F Soil - Liquid Limit, Plastic Limit, and Plasticity Index, each $ 100.00 G Soil - laboratory compaction characteristics (Proctor), standard effort, each $ 200.00 H Soil - laboratory compaction characteristics (Proctor), modified effort, each $ 225.00 I Soil - CBR, each $ 200.00 J Soil - hydraulic conductivity (falling or constant head), each $ 400.00 K Soil, rock - unconfined compressive strength, each $ 300.00 L Aggregate - laboratory compaction characteristics (Proctor), standard effort, each $ 225.00 M Aggregate - base course, particle size (sieve) analysis, each $ 200.00 N Concrete - Test cylinders, per set of cylinders cast, (up to 6 cylinders) $ 120.00 O Concrete - Compressive strength testing of contractor made cylinders, each $ 50.00 P Concrete - Flextural strength testing of beams, per beam $ 75.00 Q Concrete - Compressive strength testing of core samples, each $ 50.00 R Grout - Compressive strength testing of cubes, pe£|eteo| supples $ 110.00 ^

2015 Fee Schedule S&ME, Inc.

S&ME Proposal No. 35-1500340 S Grout - Compressive strength testing of prisms, per set of samples $ 110.00

$ 110.00 $ 120.00

V Masonry Units - Compressive strength testing of masonry units, per set $ 750.00 $ 50.00 $ 50.00 $ 20.00

$ 40.00 $ 40.00 $ 50.00 $ 100.00 $ 50.00 $ 75.00 $ 300.00

AG Constant head permeameter, per day $ 75.00 AH Temperature meter, per day $ 25.00 Al Turbidity meter, per day $ 35.00 AJ pH meter, per day $ 25.00 AK Conductivity meter, per day $ 25.00 AL Dissolved oxygen meter, per day $ 25.00 AM Dissolved oxygen meter, per day $ 25.00

[Administrative Personnel Services and Support $ 40.00 $ 50.00 $ 60.00 $ 65.00 65.00

Miscelanious Equipment & Supplies $ 450.00 $ 350.00 $ 25.00 $ 300.00

Cost + 15% Cost + 25%

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S&ME. INC. FIVE YEAR LITIGATION SUMMARY

Cyndi Bell and Christopher Bell v. Eastwood Construction Co., Inc., et. al. " No. 2010-CP-23-2714

In the Court of Common Pleas, Greenville County, South Carolina This lawsuit involved a claim regarding a residential structure which experienced subsidence damage. The parties to the lawsuit negotiated a mutual settlement.

Jack R. Harrell, Jr. and Tina W. Harrell, et. al. v. Keowee Falls Investment Group, LLC, et. al. No. 201 l-CP-23-5300, No. 201 l-CP-23-6376 and 2013-CP-23-00072 In the Court of Common Pleas, Greenville County, South Carolina This lawsuit involves a claim regarding a residential structure which experienced subsidence damage. The case was tried before a jury with a finding of no liability.

Andrew Beall, et. al. v. Ashley Hall Foundation, et. al. No. 2010-CP-10-1174 and No. 2011 -CP-10-1802 In the Court of Common Pleas, Charleston County, South Carolina This lawsuit involves a claim regarding a residence which experienced damage as the result of pile driving operations related to construction on the Ashley Hall property. The parties to the lawsuit negotiated a mutual settlement.

Ameris Bank v. Weathers Contracting Company, Inc., et. al. No. 2011-CP-32-3877 " In the Court of Common Pleas, Lexington County, South Carolina This suit involves a paved parking lot at a bank which is experiencing premature distress and cracking. The parties to the lawsuit negotiated a mutual settlement.

Michael Anthony Jordan, et. al. v. Davis & Floyd, Inc., et. al. No. 2013-CP-22-40, et. al. In the Court of Common Pleas, Georgetown County, South Carolina This suit involves damages to various properties due to subsidence of soils in the vicinity of a pump station being constructed. The parties to the lawsuit negotiated a mutual settlement.

Crowder Construction Company v. Davis & Floyd, Inc., et. al. No. 13-CVS-8002 * In the General Court of Justice, Mecklenburg County, North Carolina This suit involves cost overruns in construction of a highway bridge. S&ME's insurance carrier has acknowledged coverage and is defending this lawsuit.

City of Jefferson City, Tennessee v. George W. Reagan Co., Inc., et. al. No. 13-CV-3 In the Chancery Court for Jefferson County, Tennessee This suit involves a municipal building which is experiencing subsidence. The parties to the lawsuit negotiated a mutual settlement.

MW Builders, Inc. v. Kay and Kay Contracting, LLC No. 12-CI-90243 In the Rowan Circuit Court, Second Division, Commonwealth of Kentucky This suit involves a commercial building which is experiencing subsidence. S&ME's insurance carrier has acknowledged coverage and is defending this lawsuit.

Pulte Home Corporation v. S&ME, Inc. No. 0:13-cv-01746-CMC US District Court for the District of South Carolina This suit involves a residence which is experiencing subsidence. S&ME's insurance carrier has acknowledged coverage and is defending this lawsuit.

Oliver Wesley and Mary Wesley v. S&ME, Inc. et al No. 13-CVS-004713 Superior Court of New Hanover County, North Carolina This suit involves a residence which required unanticipated additional site preparation costs during construction. S&ME's insurance carrier has acknowledged coverage and is defending this lawsuit.

State Farm Florida Insurance Co. v. S&ME, Inc., et. al. No. 2014CA001807CAAXWS 6th Judicial Circuit Court, Pasco County, Florida This suit involves a residence which experienced damage during foundation repairs. S&ME's insurance carrier has acknowledged coverage and is defending this lawsuit.

Neal L. and Judy P. Medinger v S&ME, Inc. et al. No. 2013-CP-08-1533 In the Court of Common Pleas for the Ninth Judicial Circuit of South Carolina The suit involves damage to a residence as the result of the construction of a state highway bridge. S&ME's insurance carrier has acknowledged coverage

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