Geotechnical Engineering Services
As geotechnical services are required during the period of the agreement an individual task order will be negotiated with the selected provider and task orders issued for these requirements. The following is an overview of professional services that may be required. •Periodic review and assessment of dam monitoring instrument readings and prepare summary reports • Preparation of Annual FERC and / or TCEQ Surveillance and Monitoring Report •Respond to FERC and / or TCEQ requests for information and analysis of instrumentation readings and stability of dam structures •Perform dam safety inspections and prepare report of findings and recommendations •Read Inclinometers, analyze results and prepare report of findings. •Survey, map and record geological surface features Conduct subsurface exploration such as core borings and analysis of samples and prepare reports •Recommend, maintain and install monitoring instrumentation such as seismometers, Piezometers, relief wells, extensometers, and inclinometers •Provide foundation design recommendations for small construction projects •Provide recommendations for maintenance and construction materials such as bedding, and rip rap slope protection for embankments and channels, seepage drain filter material etc. •Review and assess instrumentation threshold values and / or establish threshold values, and develop recommendations to modify values, if needed •Recommend means to retrofit existing instrumentation with wireless transmitting equipment •Manage and maintain instrumentation readings provided by the BRA using Microsoft EXCEL •Process and prepare instrumentation plots satisfying FERC and / or TCEQ requirements •Provide geotechnical engineering consultation services •Develop recommendations for instrumentation installations, replacements, and abandonment along with reading frequency and schedule •Recommend slope protection for embankments and channels, seepage drain filter material, and similar matters and products
