2026 7 13 Work Session PACKET Council

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Athens Fire Station No. 3 - Construction Materials Testing Services July 9, 2026 
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Masonry Wall Construction Observations: Our personnel can observe masonry wall construction on 
a periodic basis (as directed and coordinated by your onsite representative) and document block size 
and placement; and reinforcing steel size, spacing, location, lap lengths, and general orientation. 
 
Grout Testing :  During grout placement in masonry wa lls, our personnel can sample and cast 
representative samples. After the initial curing on site, the samples will be transported to our 
laboratory for additional curing and compressive strength testing. 
 
Observations during MSE Wall Construction: Our personnel can observe the installation of the 
retaining wall during construction. Our services will include observing and documenting the various 
retaining wall components (i.e., geogrid, segmental blocks, backfill placement) and documenting whether 
or not they are installed in general accordance with the retaining wall design plans. We will need direction 
from you, as to whether these observations are provided on a periodic or full-time basis. 
 
Field Density Testing of Basestone : After the basestone is placed and compacted our personnel can 
perform field density testing of the in-place basest one. Our personnel will record moisture content, 
compacted density and the approximate test location. 
 
Reporting:  At the completion of each site visit, our personnel will prepare a daily field report.  This 
report will summarize our field personnel's prelimin ary observations and testing results.  The field 
personnel’s information will be delivered to our office, reviewed by a UES project manager, and issued 
in a typed format.   
 
LABORATORY ACCREDITATION 
 
UES participates and maintains AASHTO Accreditation through the re:source and CCRL certification 
programs. This accreditation conf irms our laboratory meets or exceeds the requirements outlined in 
ASTM E329 for materials testing and inspection laboratories. Confirmation of our accreditation is shown 
on the re:source website at http://www.aashtoresource.org. 
 
EXCLUSIONS 
 
The following items are specifically excluded from our scope of services: 
 
1. Surveying of test locations and elevations. 
2. Providing a curing environment for the initial 24 to 48 hours for the concrete cylinders. 
3. Directing the means and methods of the project subcontractors. 
4. Items not discussed above. 
5. Construction Management. 
6. Civil/Architectural design services. 
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