MERIT ENGINEERING conducted a Level I Environmental Site Assessment on a property proposed to be an apartment complex consisting of approximately 250 units in Kent, Washington. The objective of this study was to determine whether the property or the adjacent sites had releases of hazardous substances, pollutants or contaminants. Natural hazards were also investigated by researching relevant geological literature. This study was limited to the research into and evaluation of the existing information documented by others concerning this property and it¡¯s vicinity.

The objective of geotechnical investigation was to study the subsurface soil and groundwater conditions at the proposed project site, derive conclusions, and provide preliminary recommendations for design of foundations to support the proposed structures. Also included in the geotechnical investigation was the design of several retaining walls using geogrid soil reinforcements.

The soils at the site varied greatly and in the three month time it took to complete the earthwork, Merit Engineering provided critical information daily to the contractors. Our responsibility was to insure quality assurance with regards to the earthwork. Many times during the project, Merit was complimented on our knowledge and reliability by the owners, contractors and city officials involved with the project.