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Soils report

A soils report, or geotechnical report, describes the ground under a site. It is based on borings and lab tests.

The report often sits in the Project Manual as information available to bidders. It may say that it is not a contract document. Read that note.

Boring logs show soil type by depth, the groundwater level and any rock. An excavation sub uses them to judge digging, dewatering and haul-off.

Read the logs nearest your work. Read the recommendations for fill, compaction and foundations. Compare them with the earthwork spec section.

Borings sample only a few points. Conditions between them can differ. If rock or water is a risk, ask for a unit price or state a qualification.

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Run a real bid packet through it.