_________ __, 20__

_____________________________________________________
Addis Ababa,
Ethiopia.

On behalf of ___________________ plc Tel: +251(0) _________ hereinafter the Client, we

are requesting you to prepare a quotation for a geotechnical soil investigation for a
proposed development project located at __________, Ethiopia. The geotechnical soil
investigation will consist of a minimum of three (3) borings to help design plans and write
the Special Provisions for this development. The above specified number of boreholes is not
necessarily what is required for the site but is the absolute minimum that is needed. The
Geotechnical Engineer must decide the locations and the number of boreholes needed for
the investigation. We request that the report contain boring logs, all necessary lab tests
and/or on site tests, as well as associated results, recommended foundation type, and also
options and recommendations for sub base stabilization, if necessary and also
determination of allowable bearing capacity as well as determination of ground water level
if encountered. The report shall be submitted as one (1) original paper copy and one digital
PDF file (CD). The report shall be signed and sealed by a Registered Professional Engineer
licensed to practice in Ethiopia and the professional as well as the office license is to be
attached with the report being submitted. The PDF file shall be complete with all signed
documents included in the paper copy such as, narrative, pictures, logs, test results, tables,
maps, professional and office licenses etc. A general layout of the proposed development is
attached with this letter to help you finalize your recommendation.

The development involves a new construction of mixed use building and a hotel. This
development may include replacement of the water main, sanitary sewer, and storm sewer
within the vicinity, and possibly replacement of sanitary sewer manholes and the addition of
drainage systems underground.

We believe that borings should each be drilled to a depth of 2 times the minimum plan
dimension below foundation level, as per the recommendations for soil investigation and
boring depths, will be adequate for the project. However, you, as the Geotechnical
Engineer, are invited to submit alternate drilling locations and/or depth as well as number
of boreholes as you deem appropriate. The Geotechnical Engineer contracted to carry out
the investigation shall abandon the borings as per legislative requirements, and cap the bore
holes with asphaltic concrete that is at least as thick as the existing pavement. The
Geotechnical Engineer shall mark the boring locations in the field (spray paint is adequate)
using the same numbering that will be used in the report being submitted to the consultant
and inform the consultant when this is complete on site.

NB Business Complex, Mike Leyland Street, 7th Floor, Suite 703

Bole Sub-City, Wereda 06, House # 327/1
TEL: +251.116.180573, +251.116.180694
The Geotechnical Engineer is responsible for any traffic control necessary for the whole
boring operation. All work shall be completed and the report submitted to the Client. All
work shall conform to the requirements of Eurocode 7: Geotechnical Design or the
equivalent.

No payment bond, performance bond, irrevocable letter of credit, or other payment and
performance assurance is required for this work. The Geotechnical Engineer is responsible
for contacting local authorities to have utilities marked prior to boring and the Geotechnical
Engineer will stake the proposed boring locations.

We hope that this letter expresses our need for your professional assistance and that your
recommendation for the type of foundation and the bearing capacity of the soil is of vital
importance. We therefore take this opportunity to state that it is the sole responsibility of
the Geotechnical Engineer to specify a safe allowable bearing capacity for the soil by
carrying out all necessary laboratory and field tests. The consultant will not be liable for any
recommendations made by the Geotechnical Engineer. Should you require further
clarification don’t hesitate to contact us.

Dawit Solomon
MSc, DIC, BEng (HONS)
Structural Engineer

NB Business Complex, Mike Leyland Street, 7th Floor, Suite 703

Bole Sub-City, Wereda 06, House # 327/1
TEL: +251.116.180573, +251.116.180694