FUGRO

FUGRO NIGERIA LIMITED
TECHNICAL / COMMERCIAL PROPOSAL
FOR
GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION AT OBAJANA, KOGI STATE

(Proposal No: FNL/GEO/16/75)
SUBMITTED TO
FERRETTI INTERNATIONAL
P.O.Box 105, Viale Marconi 20, 24044 Dalmine, Italy
From: Fugro Nigeria Limited

14 Savannah Estate
David Ejoor Crescent
Gudu District, Abuja
F.C.T. Nigeria
Tel: +234 808 666 5640
10TH November 2016
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TECHNICAL / COMMERCIAL PROPOSAL
FOR
GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION AT OBAJANA, KOGI STATE
SUBMITTED TO
FERRETTI INTERNATIONAL
FROM
Date of Issue: 10th November 2016
Proposal No.: FNL/GEO/16/75
Prepared By: Anto Amboson
Fugro Nigeria Limited Quality Assurance:

Name Function Signature Date
Approved by Prof. Goodwill Ofunne Managing Director 10/11/2016
General Manager, Business
Checked by Mr. Adindu Ogamba Development 10/11/2016
Version Status
01 Technical/ Commercial Proposal 10/11/2016
Geotechnical Investigation at Obajana 10th November 2016 Page 2 of 20

Proposal to Ferretti International
TABLE OF CONTENTS
PAGE
1.0 INTRODUCTION 4
1.1 Objective 4
1.2 Scope of Work 4
1.3 Project Work Execution Sequence 5
2.0 WORK PROCEDURES AND METHODS 6

2.1 Survey of Test Location 6
2.2 Drilling of Boreholes 6
2.3 Soil Sampling 6
2.4 Cone Penetration Test 7
2.5 Groundwater Monitoring 8
2.6 Trial Pit 8
2.7 Plate Load Test 9
2.8 Sample Handling, Storage and Laboratory Testing 10
2.9 Report Preparation / Deliverables 10
2.9.1 Geotechnical Report 10
2.10 Change Management 10
2.11 Exception on Methodology 11
3.0 PROJECT MANAGEMENT 12

3.1 Field Staffing 12
3.2 List of Major Field Equipment 12
3.3 Mobilisation Plan 12
3.4 Personnel Accommodation and Feeding 13
3.5 Security 13
3.6 Community 13
3.7 Communication 13
3.8 Work Schedule 13
4.0 QUALITY ASSURANCE / QUALITY CONTROL PLAN 14

4.1 Quality Assurance/Quality Control 14
4.2 Site HSE Management 16
5.0 COMMERCIAL PROPOSAL 17
6.0 TERMS AND CONDITIONS 18

1.0 INTRODUCTION
Fugro Nigeria Limited (FNL) is pleased to submit this proposal to Ferretti International for the
provision of geotechnical investigation services at Obajana, Kogi State, Nigeria.
This proposal is prepared and submitted at the instance of the email request and
correspondence/clarifications between FNL representatives- Messrs Damian & Anto, and Mr
Vincenzo Testa of Ferretti International between 23rd October and 8th November 2016.
This proposal describes our understanding of the site investigation activities, implementation
methodology together with our resources necessary for the successful execution of the proposed
work in the most efficient and effective way.
1.1 Objective
The main objectives of the geotechnical investigation is to understand the soil bearing capacity of
the area.
1.2 Scope of Work

The proposed scope of work is as follows:
 drill ten (10) boreholes to 10m depth;
 drill six (6) boreholes to 20m depth;
 perform standard penetration test and undisturbed sampling at 1.5m intervals in
cohensionless soil and semi-cohesive deposits;
 perform rock coring 2m into the bedrock wherever rock is encountered;
 install six (6) piezometers for ground water monitoring;
 perform fifteen (15) cone penetration test (CPT) to 20m depth or cone penetration refusal;
 excavate three (3) trial pits to 1.5 m depth;
 perform three (3) plate load test;
 perform laboratory tests on representative samples:
o sieve analysis;
o moisture content;
o specific gravity;
o density and unit weight;
o atterberg limit;
o chemical analysis of soil samples;
o chemical analysis of water samples;
o compaction test;
o california bearing ratio test (CBR);
o direct shear test;
o unconfined compressive strength test;
o consolidation test;
o triaxial compressive strength test (UU); and
 prepare and interpretative report on the investigation.

1.3 Project Work Execution Sequence
Contract Award
Preliminary Site visit
Project Initiation
and office
preparation
Mobilise
personnel and
equipment to site
Perform all fieldworks; drilling, SPT/sampling and

field tests
Transport samples to the lab and demobilise

personnel and equipment from site
Perform Lab Testing on

representative samples
Prepare and submit

interpretative report on the
investigation
Figure 1.1: Work Execution Flowchart

2.0 WORK PROCEDURES AND METHOD

2.1 Survey of Test Locations
All the test positions shall be set out by FNL surveyors using accurately coordinated controls and
established benchmark or monuments to be identified by the Client. The information on the
reference benchmark co-ordinates of at least two points will be supplied to Fugro to enable the
Surveyor set out the points accurately on the ground. The co-ordinates of the proposed locations
shall be provided by the Client.
2.2 Drilling of Boreholes

The boreholes shall be drilled using rotary method. The rotary method involves the use of a
rotary drill with rotating thick-walled, hollow, drill rods usually attached to a bit. A downward
pressure applied during rapid rotation advances the drill rods and the drill bit cuts the material
penetrated. Drilling fluid will be circulated through the rods as boring progresses. This fluid
washes the cuttings from the borehole, maintains hole stability and cools the bit. The drill cuttings
are screened and separated from the drilling fluid which is then recirculated. As the hole
progresses the drill rods and bit are pulled out of the hole and are replaced with the required
sampling device. This method is fast, and provides excellent sampling and in situ testing data
due to minimal disturbance to the soils at the bottom of the borehole prior to sampling. It is
effective in all soil types.
2.3 Soil Sampling

The following sampling methods shall be used depending on the nature and consistency of the
encountered soil.
Figure 2.1: FNL’s Rotary Rig at Work Site
Standard Penetration Test and Undisturbed (Hammer) Sampling

Relatively undisturbed driven tube samples of 100mm diameter would be taken at 3.0m intervals
to borehole termination depth in cohesionless soil in each borehole. This will be carried out by
driving steel tubes into the soil, using U4 hammer to its full length of 0.45m or otherwise
penetration refusal. The tube is then pulled to the surface, removed from the sampling hammer,
and labelled and waxed top and bottom to prevent natural moisture content from escaping.
In sands, silts and very stiff clays, standard penetration tests (SPTs) will be carried out at 1.5m
interval in cohesive soil in each borehole. The SPT is carried out in a borehole by driving a
standard split spoon sampler using repeated blows of a 63.5kg (140lb) hammer falling through
760mm onto an anvil at the top of the rods. The hammer is operated at the top of the borehole,
and is connected to the split spoon by SPT rods that have circular ends to enable as many
lengths to be joined together to reach the bottom of the hole to be sampled
The split spoon is lowered to the bottom of the hole and the hammer is released such that
standard penetration of 450mm length of the spoon can be read off the top of the casing on the
drill wire rope. As the hammer is lifted and dropped, the number of blows required to penetrate
the sampler (spoon) to 75mm is recorded.
This process of releasing the hammer to cause penetration of the sampler through the soil is
recorded for every 75mm of sampler penetration until full length of 450mm penetration is
achieved or otherwise penetration refusal. The samples from the SPT spoon are recovered as
disturbed sample.
Disturbed samples shall be taken from the top of the borehole and thereafter 0.5m intervals to
the final depth. Disturbed samples of all materials are also recovered during drilling. Disturbed
samples are samples collected from the boring tools, from inside of the shell brought to the
surface during drilling.
The ground water level will be measured in the boreholes during drilling where applicable.
Please note:
 All holes shall be drilled encased using progressively decreasing diameter casings.
 All holes shall be drilled with water as the drilling fluid. Mud made of bentonite may be
introduced to prevent collapse in boreholes in artesian condition.
 All casings shall be removed upon completion of drilling and sampling. No casing shall be
abandoned in any hole.
 All holes shall be backfilled with soil cuttings at the completion of the drilling.
 All undisturbed tube sample ends shall be waxed, covered with cap and tape. Suitable core
boxes shall be provided to accommodate the samples.
 All disturbed samples shall be preserved in approved sample bags (double) tied and labelled
properly.
 All collected samples shall be protected from direct sunlight.
 Field logs of all boreholes and inspection pits shall be maintained that includes soil
description, uncorrected SPT blow count for every 150mm as the case maybe, sample
recovery and other pertinent information as may be required. A qualified geotechnical
engineer shall prepare the log.
2.4 Cone Penetration Test (CPTU)

One (1) 20Ton CPT trolley or truck or crawler shall be used for cone penetration testing activities
in this project. The piezo cone penetration tests on land will be performed with 20 tons nominal
capacity hydraulically powered mobile CPT rigs.
After setting up the test equipment, the cone is screwed onto the end of one CPT rod (all rods
are of 1m length per unit). The other end of the CPT rod is connected to the mast of the rig
guided in-between an ‘A’ frame. From the top of the ‘A’ frame is an outlet through which the cable
from the CPT cone leads to the transducer.
From the transducer are two (2) outlet cables leading to both the laptop computer and the
sensor. By transferring force with the aid of hydraulic system onto the unit, the rod with the cone
penetrates the soil. After full penetration of one rod, another is added such that the test is
advanced till target depth is reached or otherwise till refusal. Refusal is the point where it
becomes unsafe for either the operator or the equipment to continue.

Figure 2.2: CPT Crawler at Test Point
The cone measures the tip resistance, qc, the sleeve friction, fs, the pore pressure, u2, and the
angle of inclination, i. These measurements are recorded and stored automatically in the
computer memory, until the target test depth is reached or refusal is attained, whichever occurs
first. Electrical cone will be used for all tests on this project. We will ensure that the cone and
rods are clean, in good alignment and in good condition. All measuring device will be calibrated
before commencing site work.
Please note
 The piezocone is capable of obtaining and relaying continuous measurements of tip
resistance, friction sleeve resistance to a monitoring and recording station on the ground
surface.
 The cone hydraulic jacking equipment shall achieve a minimum of 20 ton force.
 Additional ballast or anchoring will be added to the reaction frame to achieve the 20 ton
reaction.
 Friction reducers may be used.
 Cone penetration test shall be performed to 30m depth or first cone penetration refusal.
 Cone testing shall meet the requirements of ASTM D5778.
2.5 Groundwater Monitoring

Standpipe Piezometers
The ground water shall be monitored by the aid of standpipe piezometers which will be installed
in the boreholes. The base of the piezometers shall be filled with gravel at least prior to the PVC
pipes being held in-place with cement bentonite grout.
The top of the standpipes shall protrude 0.5m above the exiting ground level and shall be
encased in concrete and fitted with a threaded screw top for protection and ease of access.
Ground water levels shall be monitored by FNL only during the duration of the fieldwork.
We have assumed that the piezometers will be monitored during the period of field
activities.
2.6 Trial Pit Test

The test pits shall be carried out using mechanical method. A mechanical backhoe (JCB 360 or
its equivalent) shall be used in this project. The pit dimensions of 1.0m x 1.0m x 1.5m (length,
breadth, depth) shall be conducted in accordance with BS 5930: 1999 standards.
However, the pit shall be terminated if rock or groundwater is encountered before the 2m terminal
depth and shall be accepted by the client as completed.
Figure 2.3: Test Pit Excavation
2.7 Plate Load Test

The plate load test will be performed using 200kN Plate Load Testing equipment, T1163 model.
The test involves the loading of a 21mm thick circular steel plate, 450mm in diameter bearing and
300mm diameter plate of 22mm in thickness. The plate will be seated carefully on leveled dry
ground. Two diametrically placed dial gauges with sensitivity of 0.01mm will be used to record
the deflection of the plates.
Figure 2.4: Plate Load Test at Fugro Work Location
A 20tons truck with additional dead loads will be used to provide the reaction. The initial readings
of the dial gauges will then be recorded. The test load will be applied in increments of 20kN after
the initial application of the first load and settlements will be measured at each load increment.
For each test performed the following data will be provided:

1. Date
2. Location and depth from the ground level-geological description of the interface
3. Diameter of the bearing plate
4. Maximum vertical load
5. Set of readings corresponding at each loading step
6. Loads versus settlements diagram

7. Any irregularity in routine procedure

8. Any unusual conditions observed at the test site
2.8 Sample Handling, Storage and Laboratory Testing

If laboratory testing is required the sample storage and transportation arrangement is as follows:
 Transport all the bulk and relatively undisturbed samples from the temporary storage area
within the work site to FNL geotechnical laboratory in Warri, Nigeria.
 Temporary storage facilities must be out of the effect of direct sunlight
 Samples shall be stored upright, sealed, and properly identified.
 Provide chain-of-custody documentation and ensure secure transport.
 Transportation containers shall securely hold samples in upright position during transport and
insulate the samples from shock.
 Upon arrival at the FNL geotechnical laboratory in Warri, Nigeria, samples shall be stored in
air conditioned space under conditions conducive to the preservation of sample moisture
content until used for laboratory testing.
 On completion of the works all untested samples shall be retained by FNL for a period of six
months from the date of acquisition unless directed otherwise by the client which will attract
additional charge. FNL shall advise the Client at least 28 days before disposing of any
sample material.
Samples recovered from the boreholes shall be analysed in FNL laboratory in Warri, Nigeria on
receipt of approved Laboratory Test Assignment Form (LTAF) from the Client. The schedule of
laboratory testing shall be submitted for approval in the course of the investigation. In general,
tests will be performed in accordance with appropriate American and British Standards
2.9 Report Preparation/Deliverables

Three types of report will be prepared and issued for geotechnical investigation in the course of
execution of this investigation works. These are daily fieldwork log, draft and final interpretative
reports.
2.9.1 Geotechnical Report

 Fugro shall submit a copy of our daily operational report to the client before 12.00 noon of
the next day.
 The complete borehole log shall be submitted to the client after the borehole has been
completed.
 Fugro shall prepare and submit to the client the draft/factual report of results of the field and
laboratory work. The report shall contain all field and test data as a pdf file The report shall
use SI units throughout. All interpretative figures shall also show tables of values.
 This report shall be submitted as electronic copy 7 days after completion of laboratory
analysis in English language:
 The final geotechnical reports shall include but not limited to the following:
o Layout of boring/CPT points plus point coordinates
o Executive summary of conclusions from field data, laboratory results and analysis
o Complete borehole logs showing boring number, dates of start and completion.
o Water level observation
o Description of test procedures and laboratory test results
o Outline foundation recommendations
o Other recommendations as specified in Client’s RFQ
 Fugro shall incorporate Client review comments where appropriate, and finalize the report.
The report shall be submitted as shown in the table below.
2.10 Change Management

The client shall issue an authorised change order form to FNL for any change outside the defined
scope of work stated in Section 1.3 of this document. No work will be carried out on any
additional request by the field crew without an authorised change order from the client. The

authorized person to sign the change order shall be nominated by the client; if however, FNL has
to stop work due to inability of the client to provide a change order standby rate shall apply
2.11 Exception on Methodology

Our methods described above shall be adhered strictly to during the works except the client
requires otherwise which shall attract a new cost estimate.

3.0 PROJECT MANAGEMENT

The company’s Geotechnical Investigation Service Line Manager, Mr Humphrey Okereke is the
nominated Project Manager for this project. He will be responsible for the overall management of
this project from start to finish. All correspondences relating to commercial and technical
requirements of the project shall be directed to them. A site engineer will be full time on site. He
will be responsible for site management / organization, supervision and co-ordination of site
activities. Experienced personnel shall be used for this project.
The focal point for all correspondences regarding the proposed project would be:
Mr Humphrey Okereke (Manager, Geotechnical Site Investigation)

Fugro Nigeria Limited,
91 Odani Road (Fugro Avenue),
Off PH-Eleme Expressway, Elelenwo
P.M.B. 053, Port Harcourt.
Tel.: +234 803 244 4633
E-mail: humphrey.okereke@fugronigeria.com
3.1 Field Staffing

Staffing for the project (all Nigerian) would be as follows:
 1* Site Manager
 2* Driller
 2* Assistant Driller
 1* CPT Operator
 1* Assistant Operator
 1* Surveyor
 1* Assistant Surveyor
 1* Geophysicists
 1* Assistant Geophysicist
 Local labour
3.2 List of Major Field Equipment

The list of equipment at site will be as follows:
 2* Rotary rigs and accessories
 1* Cone penetration test rig and accessories
 1* Plate load equipment
 2* Pick up van
 1* Passenger bus
 3* Multi-lift truck for equipment mobilisation
3.3 Mobilisation Plan

Experienced and adequately trained personnel of Fugro shall be mobilised for the job. Adequate
transportation and messing facilities shall be provided for our personnel for effective execution of
the project. The personnel shall be briefed on the scope of work to be done. All personnel shall
work with complete FNL’s Personal Protective Equipment in accordance with FNL’s HSE policy.
We shall adequately calibrate our equipment before proceeding to the field for successful
execution of the project. FNL shall be responsible for transportation by road of all the equipment
and personnel from Port Office to the client designated site. All journeys shall be within the period
of 0700 and 1800 hours. There shall be no night journey.
3.4 Personnel Accommodation and Feeding

FNL shall be responsible for provision of adequate accommodation and catering services for her
personnel on this project.

3.5 Security Expenses

Client shall be responsible for the provision of security for FNL personnel and equipment in this
project. FNL believes that security of its employee, assets and documents are imperative, and a
fundamental responsibility in the successful operation of our business.
3.6 Community Management

The client shall be responsible for all community relations including payment of homage to host
communities in this project. This shall be aimed at securing social license and effective
partnering with host communities and stakeholders to ensure sustainable development.
The client shall be committed to;
 consulting with host community appropriately and adequately;
 identifying and evaluating all potential conflicts areas in any proposed project activities as it
relates to host community. Appropriate preventive actions shall be taken before
commencement of work in an area; complying with understanding/agreements reached with
host communities; and deploying workforce that is adequately briefed on the norms and
socio-cultural characteristics of work area so as to minimize conflicts.
3.7 Communications
The site manager shall be the leader in the field operations. He is equipped to handle technical
matters relating to the field works execution and communications on all such matters to the site
shall be through him. All commercial communications shall be directed to the office-based Project
Manager in Port Harcourt, Nigeria.
3.8 Work Schedule – Geotechnical Investigation

The works are planned to be carried out as projected below. However, the schedule presented is
provisional and subject to prevailing site conditions at the time of investigation and may be
reviewed as more information becomes available. In addition, possible downtime due to such
factors as inclement weather, external interruptions, security incident cases and any other
contingencies outside the control of FNL are not considered in this proposal.
Activity Description Duration (days)

Contract award 0
Pre-mobilisation activities 7
Mobilisation of all crew 1
Fieldwork
Drill all boreholes, trial pits, CPT and perform insitu tests 22
Demobilisation
Demobilisation of all crew 1
Laboratory tests
Laboratory tests of soil and water samples 21
Reporting
Geotechnical investigation draft interpretative report (after 14
completion of all laboratory test)
Submission of final report (after receipt of client’s review 7
comment on draft)

4.0 QUALITY ASSURANCE / QUALITY CONTROL PLAN

4.1 Quality Assurance/Quality Control
The FNL Management System is certified to ISO 9001:2008. Thus the activities in our service
delivery chain are performed according to defined procedure. The quality assurance elements
necessary for the proposed work is outlined hereunder.
The purpose of the Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) programme outlined below is the
definition of procedures for the evaluation and documentation of sampling, analytical
methodologies, and the reporting of data as used by FNL. The objective is to provide a uniform
basis for sampling, sample handling, instrument conditions, methods control, performance
evaluation, data generation and interpretation, and reporting.
The QA/QC outline covers all laboratory and consultancy operations (from sample design and
collection to data reduction/reporting). The scope includes those audit procedures used to
evaluate the application of procedures defined within this QA/QC program.
Work instructions which describe the in-house procedures that are employed to guarantee, to the
fullest extent possible, the quality of all analytical activities are documented. The essential
elements of FNL Quality Manual and associated documents are described in the following
sections.
Elements of FNL Quality Manual

All routine company tasks have written Standard Operating Procedures. These procedures which
describe who does what, when, where, how, and why have been documented to:
 ensure that data of known quality and integrity are generated; and
 ensure that the loss of data due to out-of-control conditions is minimised.
 record the performance of all tasks and their results.
 ensure validity of data each time they are recorded, calculated, or transcribed.
The FNL Standard Operating Procedures address the major elements upon which the final quality
of our services/ work depends. Six major areas of quality assurance and quality control have
been presented in the following descriptions. These elements are divided into sub-elements
where applicable. These elements include but are not limited to:
 Organization and personnel;
 Facilities and equipment;
 Analytical methodology;
 Sample custody procedures;
 Quality control; and
 Data handling.
Organisation and Personnel

FNL has a written quality assurance policy that is known to all organization personnel. Objectives
are established to produce data that meet contract requirements in terms of comparability.
The organisation and management of the QA function is described in our Quality Manual.
Reporting relationships and responsibilities are clearly defined. QA Coordinator and Supervisors
have been appointed and their responsibilities established. There is a clear designation of those
who are authorized to approve data and reports. Responsibilities for taking corrective actions are
assigned to appropriate management personnel.
FNL provides a detailed training programme for employees. This system includes motivation
toward producing data of acceptable quality and involves “practice work” by the new employee.
The quality of this work can be immediately verified and discussed by the supervisor with
appropriate corrective action taken.
 Calibration procedures.

 Field procedures.
 Analytical procedures.
 Computational procedures.
 Quality Control procedures.
 Operating procedures, or any changes to these procedures.
Procedures for making revisions to technical procedures or documents are clearly defined, with the
lines of authority indicated. Procedural revisions are written and distributed to all affected
individuals, thus ensuring implementation of changes.
Facilities and Equipment

Purchasing guidelines for all equipment and reagents having an effect on data quality are well-
defined and documented. Similarly, performance specifications are documented for all items of
equipment having an effect on data quality.
Once any item that is critical to analysis or report preparation, such as reagent/maps or any
supplied material is received and accepted by FNL, documentation is retained of the type, age,
and acceptance status of the item. Reagents are dated upon receipt in order to establish their
order of use and to minimize the possibility of exceeding their useful shelf life.
Preventive maintenance procedures are clearly defined and written for each measurement system
and required support equipment. When maintenance activity is necessary, it is documented on
standard forms. A history of the maintenance record of each system serves as an indication of the
adequacy of maintenance schedules and inventory.
Analytical Methodology
Test methods are according to international standards such as American Society for Tests and
Materials (ASTM), British Standards (BS), NEN and various Fugro work standards. These test
methods are used direct or adopted and documented in the FNL Work Instructions (WI).
Test equipment are appropriately calibrated, and calibration records are maintained. Equipment
used in the field is regularly certified, calibrated, and the certificates presented for client’s
inspection. Checking of test procedures is done through inspection of test methods by the Site
Engineer. Materials/tools/equipment shall be inspected and confirmed to be safe before the
commencement of each day’s work.
Feedback and Corrective Action – The WI specifies the corrective action that is to be taken
when an analytical or sampling error is discovered or the analytical system is determined to be out
of control. The WI requires documentation of the corrective action and notification of the analyst of
the error and correct procedures.
Sample Custody
Sample Custody is an integral part of our laboratory operations. Where sample and subsequent
analysis may be employed in specific situations, such as legal proceedings, a daily progress report
(DPR) chain of custody procedure can be implemented.
Chain of Custody in Laboratory Operations

 Identification of responsible party to act as sample custodian at the laboratory facility
authorised to sign for incoming field samples, and verify the data entered onto the sample
custody records.
 Provision for a laboratory sample custody log consisting of serially numbered standard lab-
tracking report sheets.
 Specification of laboratory sample custody procedures or sample handling, storage, and
scheduling for analysis.

Quality Control
The quality control procedures used during analysis is described and conforms to those
described in the WI. The quality control checks routinely performed during sample analysis
include method blank analysis to establish analyte level, duplicate analysis to establish analytical
precision, spike and blank sample analysis to determine analytical accuracy as appropriate. The
frequencies of these quality control checks are defined as required. Limits of acceptance or
rejection are also defined for analysis and control charts are used.
Control Cheeks and Internal Audits – FNL operating procedure makes provisions for and
describes control checks and quarterly internal audit. Several approaches are used for control
checks. These include:
 Reference material analysis. Analytical reference materials are obtained from several
commercial and government sources, or are prepared in-house. The chemical analysis of the
materials has been well established. Such materials are analyzed alongside routine samples
and the results used to check the accuracy of analytical procedures.
 Internal audits. Internal audits are periodically conducted to evaluate the functioning of the
operating procedure. This involves a routine check of compliance
 The laboratory manager assesses individual members of staff and only those competent are
assigned to tests.
 Ensuring constant quality, all equipment is subjected to regular calibrations in accordance
with manufacturer’s instructions or standards.
 Audits of laboratory operations at regular intervals to evaluate performance against defined
criteria.
4.2 Site HSE Management

FNL Management System is certified to both ISO 14001:2004 Environmental Management
System) and OSHAS18001:2007 (Occupational Health and Safety Management System).
 All personnel shall have a site HSE briefing, including details of the Scope of work during the
induction process.
 Relevant work permits shall be obtained prior to the commencement of work.
 All personnel are to report unsafe acts/conditions (hazard observation), all accidents and near
misses.
 Appropriate PPE must be worn on the work site at all times.
 Staff shall be reminded of all emergency procedures/contingency plans
 All personnel shall attend the daily pep talk (toolbox meeting).
 Only first aid cases shall be handled on site by FNL.
All incidents shall be reported, investigated and recorded.

5.0 COMMERCIAL PROPOSAL

Rate Amount
Description Unit Qty (NGN) (NGN)
Mobilisation/De-Mobilisation
Mobilise and de-mobilise equipment and personnel Lump
needed to complete soil investigation works Sum 3,198,000
Field Work
Setting out of test points (bhs, CPTs and trial pits) No. 34 30,000 1,020,000
Movement and set-up of equipment at drilling/test points No. 31 30,000 930,000
Drill 10 boreholes to 10m (=10x10m) M 100 10,000 1,000,000
Drill 6 boreholes to 20m (=6x20m) M 120 10,000 1,200,000
Drilling through rock M 1 18,000 Rate Only

Perform SPT and undisturbed sampling at 1.5m interval
(=220/1.5) No. 110 3,000 330,000
Installation of Piezometer – Water Monitoring No. 6 85,000 510,000
Perform 15 cone penetration test to 20m depth or refusal Test 15 60,000 900,000
Excavate 3 trial pits with dimension- (1.0 x 1.0 x 1.5)m Pits 3 90,000 270,000
Perform 3 plate load test Test 3 150,000 450,000
Sample Transport
Transportation of samples to FNL Lab- Warri LS 150,000
Laboratory Test
Specific Gravity No. 65 3,600 234,000
Density and Unit Weight No. 60 2,600 156,000
Moisture Content No. 65 550 35,750
Particle Size (Sieve ad Hydrometer) No. 65 9,600 624,000
Direct Shear No. 40 7,500 300,000
Atterberg Limit No. 40 4,500 180,000
UU Triaxial Test No. 40 7,200 288,000
Consolidation Test (5 stages) No. 40 35,000 1,400,000
Chemical Analyses (pH, SO4, Cl, CO4) No. 20 3,500 70,000
Compaction Test No. 9 40,000 360,000
California Bearing Ratio Test No. 9 60,000 540,000
Report
Lump
Provision of Interpretative Report of the investigation Sum 2,500,000
TOTAL (NGN) 16,645,750

SUMMARY OF CLIENT’S RESPONSIBILITY
The client shall be responsible for the following at no cost to Fugro Nigeria Limited:
 Cost of all community relations and settlements pertaining to the work execution.
 Creation of access to site and all test points

6.0 TERMS, CONDITIONS AND CLARIFICATIONS

6.1 Our proposal represents a firm budget estimate only as at 10th November 2016. Any contract that
may result is subject to availability of equipment and personnel at the time of award and mutually
agreed contract terms, conditions and planning.
6.2 Invoicing schedule is as stated below:

- 40 % of contract sum at time of contract award prior to mobilisation;
- 40 % of contract sum upon completion of fieldwork;
- 20 % of contract sum upon submission of final report;
- Payments to be made within 30 days of invoice date.
6.3 Our quote is in Nigerian Naira, valid for 60 days and exclusive of VAT.
6.4 Client to arrange all permits, licenses and/or authorities for the execution of the project from
Governmental or other local Authorities/communities at no cost to FNL, if any.
6.5 Our lump sum rates exclude any downtime outside the control of Fugro including but not limited
to Client/community interference, instructions or delays. Applicable day rate of personnel and
equipment shall apply.
6.6 Client to confirm final boring co-ordinates, geodetic parameters and shift parameters between
WGS84 and local datum and presence and co-ordinates of underground facilities if any in the
vicinity of the proposed boring location at time of contract award.
6.7 Client to provide confirmation that previous survey if any proved absence of shallow gas or
hydrocarbons or pipelines, electrical cables, services or the like at the proposed borehole
location(s). In case this is positively confirmed and the area of investigation is known to have no
potential risk of shallow gas, no special shallow gas procedures are required. Our rates
specifically exclude any special working procedures and/or equipment for dealing with shallow
gas.
6.8 Timescales quoted are provisional. A programme of work will be agreed when the order is placed
and is subject to availability of plant, equipment and personnel at time of award.
6.9 Investigation shall be carried out within 5 meters of the target location provided that it is
practicable to gain access and will be surveyed to an accuracy of 1m in plan and 0.1m in
elevation.
6.10 The contract shall be governed and construed in accordance with the Nigerian Law. The ruling
language of the contract shall be the English Language
6.11 Resolution of Disputes

Any dispute arising out of the contract that cannot be resolved amicably shall be referred to and
finally resolved by arbitration pursuant to the Arbitration and Conciliation Act CAP A18 Laws of
the Federal Republic of Nigeria 2004. The place of arbitration shall be Lagos, Nigeria.
6.12 Force Majeure

6.12.1 Neither the COMPANY nor the CONTRACTOR shall be responsible for any failure to fulfill any
term or condition of the CONTRACT except part of outstanding invoice if and to the extent that
fulfilment has been delayed or temporarily prevented by a force majeure occurrence, as
hereunder defined, which has been notified in accordance with this Clause and which is beyond
the control and without the fault or negligence of the party affected and which, by the exercise of
reasonable diligence, the said party is unable to provide against.
6.12.2 For the purposes of this CONTRACT only the following occurrences shall be force majeure.

a) Riot, war, invasion, act of foreign enemies, hostilities (whether war be declared or not),
acts of terrorism, civil war, rebellion, revolution, insurrection of military or usurped power
b) Authorise radiations or contamination by radioactivity from any nuclear fuel or from any
nuclear waste from the combustion of nuclear fuel or radioactive, toxic explosive or other
hazardous properties of any explosive nuclear assembly or nuclear component thereof;
c) Pressure waves caused by aircraft or other aerial devices travelling at sonic or supersonic
speeds;
d) Earthquake, flood, fire, explosion and/or other natural physical disaster, but excluding
weather conditions as such regardless of severity
e) Strikes at a national or regional level or industrial disputes at a (national or regional level,
or strikes or industrial disputes by labour not employed by the affected party its
subcontractors or its suppliers and which affect a substantial or essential portion of the
WORK
f) Maritime or aviation disasters;
g) Changes to any general or local Statute, Ordinance, Decree, or other Law or any
regulation or bye-law of any local or other duly constituted authority or the introduction of
any such Statute, Ordinance, Decree, Law, regulation or bye law
6.12.3 In the event of a force majeure occurrence, the party that is or may be delayed in performing
the CONTRACT shall notify the other party without delay giving the full particulars thereof and
shall use all reasonable endeavours to remedy the situation without delay.
6.12.4 If either party is delayed in performing the CONTRACT by a force majeure occurrence, the
SCHEDULE OF KEY DATES and/or the SCHEDULED COMPLETION DATE but not the
CONTRACT PRICE, except as otherwise expressly provided in the CONTRACT, shall he
adjusted in accordance with Clause 6.12.5
6.12.5 Upon cessation of any force majeure occurrence the CONTRACTOR shall prepare a revised
PROGRAMME to include for rescheduling of the WORK so as to authorise the effects of the
delay and having made due allowance for any instruction to accelerate the WORK, the
COMPANY shall authorise a VARIATION to adjust the SCHEDULE OF KEY DATES and/or the
SCHEDULED COMPLETION DATE in order to take into account any remaining effects of such
delay.
6.12.6 Following notification of a force majeure occurrence in accordance with Clause 6.12.3, the
COMPANY and the CONTRACTOR shall meet without delay with a view to agreeing a mutually
acceptable course of action to minimize any effects of such occurrence.
6.13 Indemnity:
6.13.1 Consultant agrees, subject to any limitation and exclusion of liability specified herein, to release,
indemnify and hold harmless Company and Owner, and their parents, affiliates, officers,
employees, agents, and representatives, from and against any claim, demands, cause of action,
loss, expense, or liability arising from or relating to:
6.13.2 Actual or asserted infringement, improper appropriation, or use of trade secrets, proprietary
information, copyrights or patents; and
6.13.3 Injury to or death of persons (including the employees of Client, or Consultant and its
subcontractors) or damages to or loss of property (including the property of Consultant, or
Client) arising directly out of and to the extent of any negligent acts or omissions of Consultant
or its subcontractors, or their employees or agents, in the performance of the Services.
6.13.4 Any failure by Consultant to comply with any applicable law, regulation or statute.
6.13.5 The Consultant’s liability to indemnify the Client under this clause 6.13 shall be reduced in
proportion to the extent that the act or neglect of the Client, his agents, servants or other

contractors (not being employed by the Consultant) may have contributed to the said death,
injury, loss or damage.
6.14 Limitation of Liability

The Client’s right to recover any sum in respect of the Consultant’s liability for any and all
damages excepting death or personal injury caused by negligence, which may become due to
the Client under or arising from any contract resulting from this offer shall be limited in the
aggregate to the value of such contract. This limitation shall apply to all and every liability for
damages howsoever arising in connection with such or which become due regardless of the legal
theory under which liability is imposed.
6.15 Consequential Loss

The Consultant shall have no liability to the Client for loss of any works, loss of profits, loss of
revenue, loss of any contracts or for any indirect, special or consequential loss or damage which
may be suffered by the Client arising out of or in connection with any contract resulting from this
offer.
6.16 Termination for Convenience

The Owner may for Owner’s convenience at any time by written order to the Sub-Contractor
(hereinafter called a ‘Termination Order’), order the Sub-Contractor to cease the further
execution of the Works.
The Sub-Contractor shall upon receipt of a Termination Order cease all further work on the Site,
other than such work thereon as the Owner may instruct for the purpose of protecting, making
safe or tidying up such parts of the Works as may already have been executed or be in course of
execution.
The Sub-Contractor shall upon completion of such work, if any, remove all Sub-Contractor’s
Equipment from the Site and withdraw from the Site leaving it in as tidy a condition as
practicable.
The Sub-Contractor shall as soon as practicable after receipt of the Termination Order also
cease all such further work as is being done off the Site in performance of the Contract.
Upon such termination the Sub-Contractor shall be entitled to payment as follows:
(a) the aggregate amount due to the Sub-Contractor under the Contract for work
satisfactorily completed prior to the date of receipt by the Sub-Contractor of the
Termination order;
(b) the costs incurred by the Sub-Contractor in respect of any irrevocable commitments that
the Sub-Contractor has undertaken in pursuance of the Contract;
(c) the aggregate amount of any costs, damages, cancellation charges, etc, which have
been properly incurred by the Sub-Contractor directly on account of termination of the
Contract under this clause and for which the Sub-Contractor has not otherwise been
reimbursed
(d) a cancellation fee equal to 10% of the aggregate of the Contract Value less the amount
due to the Sub-Contractor for work satisfactorily completed under sub clause (a) above
in full satisfaction for any and all Sub-Contractor’s claims for loss of profit, loss of
business or loss of any other opportunity arising out of the termination of the Contract
after the date of the Termination Order.’’
We trust that this proposal is of interest to you, and we look forward to be of service to you.
Please do not hesitate to contact us should you require any further information.
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FUGRO NIGERIA LIMITED

TECHNICAL / COMMERCIAL PROPOSAL

GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION AT OBAJANA, KOGI STATE

From: Fugro Nigeria Limited

Tel: +234 808 666 5640

10TH November 2016

TECHNICAL / COMMERCIAL PROPOSAL

GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION AT OBAJANA, KOGI STATE

FUGRO NIGERIA LIMITED

Date of Issue: 10th November 2016

Proposal No.: FNL/GEO/16/75

Prepared By: Anto Amboson

Fugro Nigeria Limited Quality Assurance:

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2.0 WORK PROCEDURES AND METHODS 6

3.0 PROJECT MANAGEMENT 12

4.0 QUALITY ASSURANCE / QUALITY CONTROL PLAN 14

5.0 COMMERCIAL PROPOSAL 17

6.0 TERMS AND CONDITIONS 18

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1.2 Scope of Work

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1.3 Project Work Execution Sequence

Perform all fieldworks; drilling, SPT/sampling and

Transport samples to the lab and demobilise

Perform Lab Testing on

Prepare and submit

Figure 1.1: Work Execution Flowchart

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2.0 WORK PROCEDURES AND METHOD

2.2 Drilling of Boreholes

2.3 Soil Sampling

Figure 2.1: FNL’s Rotary Rig at Work Site

Standard Penetration Test and Undisturbed (Hammer) Sampling

2.4 Cone Penetration Test (CPTU)

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Figure 2.2: CPT Crawler at Test Point

2.5 Groundwater Monitoring

2.6 Trial Pit Test

Figure 2.3: Test Pit Excavation

2.7 Plate Load Test

Figure 2.4: Plate Load Test at Fugro Work Location

For each test performed the following data will be provided:

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7. Any irregularity in routine procedure

2.8 Sample Handling, Storage and Laboratory Testing

2.9 Report Preparation/Deliverables

2.9.1 Geotechnical Report

2.10 Change Management

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2.11 Exception on Methodology

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3.0 PROJECT MANAGEMENT

Mr Humphrey Okereke (Manager, Geotechnical Site Investigation)

3.1 Field Staffing

3.2 List of Major Field Equipment

3.3 Mobilisation Plan

3.4 Personnel Accommodation and Feeding

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3.5 Security Expenses

3.6 Community Management

3.8 Work Schedule – Geotechnical Investigation

Activity Description Duration (days)

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