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1 · Cloud evaluation
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2 · Oction-hosted
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Phase 1: one Mac Mini M4, 32GB, 1TB ≈ $1,700 CAD - hosted in the Oction secure facility. Phase 2+: one Mac Studio M4 Ultra, 512GB, 16TB ≈ $23,000 USD - same facility, upgraded in place. Hardware purchased by Cyntech. Oction manages power, cooling, maintenance, and all software. Fixed monthly fee. No token metering. No surprise bills. |
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3 · Cyntech-hosted
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Phase 1: one Mac Mini M4, 32GB, 1TB ≈ $1,700 CAD Phase 2+: one Mac Studio M4 Ultra, 512GB, 16TB ≈ $23,000 USD Hardware purchased by Cyntech; software managed by Oction. |
| Component | Milestone | Investment |
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| Phase 1 · Data Ingestion Start here | Week 0 | $18,000 |
| Phase 1 · Portal delivery | Week 9 | $22,000 |
| Phase 1 · Benchmark and go-live | Week 17 | $28,000 |
| Phase 1 total | $68,000 | |
| Phase 2 · Build | 8–10 weeks | $45,000 |
| Phase 3 · Build | 6–8 weeks | $35,000 |
| Total build fee | $148,000 | |
| Monthly retainer - Option 1 (Cloud) | After go-live | $10,000 / mo |
| Monthly retainer - Option 2 (Oction-hosted) | After go-live | $12,500 / mo |
| Monthly retainer - Option 3 (Cyntech-hosted) | After go-live | $10,000 / mo |
| Scenario | Year one | Year two |
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| Option 1 · Cloud | $158,000 Build $68k + 9 mo retainer ($90k) |
$165,000 Retainer $120k + Phase 2 $45k |
| Option 2 · Oction-hosted | $180,500 Build $68k + 9 mo retainer ($112.5k) |
$195,000 Retainer $150k + Phase 2 $45k |
| Option 3 · Cyntech-hosted | ~$190,700 Build $68k + retainer $90k + hardware ~$32.7k |
$165,000 Retainer $120k + Phase 2 $45k |
| Layer | Technology | Purpose |
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| PDF parser | Docling (MIT open-source) | Geotech reports, structural drawings, design criteria extraction - 90%+ OCR confidence gate |
| Calculation engine | Python 3.11 + numpy + pandas | HPD twin (372 rows) + MCE twin (5,474 SKUs) - deterministic, minimal token overhead per design |
| PDF output | Puppeteer + headless Chrome | Print-ready proposal generation in Cyntech format |
| Knowledge graph | Neo4j (dedicated instance) | Project history, pricing trends, similar-project lookup, full artifact provenance |
| Vector DB | Qdrant (dedicated instance) | Similar project retrieval, RAG for material specs |
| ERP sync | Acumatica REST API | 5,474 SKU cost lookup, weekly price refresh |
| CRM | Zoho REST API | Client and PM contact sync |
| Workflow | Monday.com GraphQL API | Steps 1–13 pipeline orchestration (IT-26016) |
| Frontend | Next.js + shadcn/ui | PM dashboard, proposal viewer, HPD config - self-hosted |
| Auth | OAuth 2.0 + Tailscale VPN | Secure access control, Cyntech-only access |
| Proposal Date: | 5/18/2026 |
| To: | Cal Tex Excavation |
| Attention: | Gilberto Pena |
| E-mail: | gpcaltex@gmail.com |
Cyntech is pleased to submit our budgetary proposal for the design and material supply of helical pile foundations for the above noted project. Our preliminary recommendations are based on the following information provided to us for bid purposes:
Cyntech is the world leader in the design and manufacturing of high-capacity helical pile foundations, helical anchors, and helical rigid inclusion ground improvement systems. Since 1981 we have gained industry-recognized expertise by working across the globe in vastly different environments, climates, and subsurface conditions.
We work with the full range of helical element sizes and configurations and are qualified to offer our unbiased expertise to help clients engineer the best solution for their project.
Cyntech provides helical pile, helical anchor and helical rigid inclusion engineering, manufacturing, equipment rental and on-site technical assistance solutions. We are proud to have the world's highest manufacturing output capacity for large diameter helical pile materials.
Safety is truly our first priority and our ultimate goal is to have zero injuries through the effective management of safety in all our operations. Our managers and supervisors are accountable for the safety of our people and are expected to provide effective safety leadership.
a. Helical Pile "HP-1" was designed to the following loads:
o Compression - 15 kips
b. Helical Pile "HP-2" was designed to the following loads:
o Compression - 25 kips
c. Helical Pile "HP-3" was designed to the following loads:
o Compression - 30 kips
d. Helical Pile "HP-4" was designed to the following loads:
o Compression - 42 kips
e. Pricing for battered pile configuration is provided.
f. Pricing for bolt-on pile caps is provided.
g. A safety factor of 2.0 was considered for this design.
h. Lateral and moment loads were not considered in this pile design.
i. Required minimum pile installation torque:
o HP-1 -- 4,086 ft-lbs
o HP-2 & 3 -- 11,946 ft-lbs
o HP-4 -- 16,724 ft-lbs
j. The soil parameters for this design were assumed based on soil characteristics referenced in the client provided project drawings:
| Depth Below Grade | Stratum Thickness | General Classification | Undrained Shear Strength | Friction Angle | Bulk Unit Weight | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Upper Limit | Lower Limit | ||||||
| Stratum A | 0.0 ft | 30.0 ft | 30.0 ft | Cohesive | 1,500 psf | 100 pcf | |
| Item | Pile Type | Item Description | Unit Price | QTY | Subtotal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | HP-1 | FG. LEAD - ROUND, 03.500 IN OD x 0.254 IN WT x 07 FT LG, 10 IN, 12 IN, 14 IN DIA x 0.500 IN THK HELIX, GALVANIZED | $200.00 | 3 | $600.00 |
| 2 | HP-1 | FG. EXTENSION - ROUND, 03.500 IN OD x 0.254 IN WT x 10 FT LG, GALVANIZED | $307.00 | 3 | $921.00 |
| 3 | HP-1 | FG. PILE CAP - ROUND SLEEVE, 04.500 IN OD x 0.438 IN WT x 07 IN LG, ROUND PLATE, 6 IN DIA x 0.500 IN THK, GALVANIZED | $121.00 | 3 | $363.00 |
| 4 | HP-2 & 3 | FG. LEAD - ROUND, 05.500 IN OD x 0.361 IN WT x 20 FT LG, 2 x 20 IN DIA x 0.625 IN THK HELIX, GALVANIZED | $605.80 | 17 | $10,298.60 |
| 5 | HP-2 & 3 | FG. PILE CAP - ROUND SLEEVE, 06.625 IN OD x 0.432 IN WT x 09 IN LG, ROUND PLATE, 8 IN DIA x 0.500 IN THK, GALVANIZED | $179.00 | 17 | $3,043.00 |
| 6 | HP-2 & 3 (Battered) | FG. LEAD - ROUND, 05.500 IN OD x 0.361 IN WT x 20 FT LG, 2 x 20 IN DIA x 0.625 IN THK HELIX, GALVANIZED | $605.80 | 3 | $1,817.40 |
| 7 | HP-2 & 3 (Battered) | FG. EXTENSION - ROUND, 05.500 IN OD x 0.361 IN WT x 10 FT LG, GALVANIZED | $253.50 | 3 | $760.50 |
| 8 | HP-2 & 3 (Battered) | FG. PILE CAP - ROUND SLEEVE, 06.625 IN OD x 0.432 IN WT x 09 IN LG, ROUND PLATE, 8 IN DIA x 0.500 IN THK, GALVANIZED | $179.00 | 3 | $537.00 |
| 9 | HP-4 | FG. LEAD - ROUND, 05.500 IN OD x 0.361 IN WT x 20 FT LG, 3 x 24 IN DIA x 0.625 IN THK HELIX, GALVANIZED | $946.40 | 1 | $946.40 |
| 10 | HP-4 | FG. PILE CAP - ROUND SLEEVE, 06.625 IN OD x 0.432 IN WT x 09 IN LG, ROUND PLATE, 8 IN DIA x 0.500 IN THK, GALVANIZED | $179.00 | 1 | $179.00 |
| 11 | HP-4 (Battered) | FG. LEAD - ROUND, 05.500 IN OD x 0.361 IN WT x 20 FT LG, 3 x 24 IN DIA x 0.625 IN THK HELIX, GALVANIZED | $946.40 | 3 | $2,839.20 |
| 12 | HP-4 (Battered) | FG. EXTENSION - ROUND, 05.500 IN OD x 0.361 IN WT x 10 FT LG, GALVANIZED | $253.50 | 3 | $760.50 |
| 13 | HP-4 (Battered) | FG. PILE CAP - ROUND SLEEVE, 06.625 IN OD x 0.432 IN WT x 09 IN LG, ROUND PLATE, 8 IN DIA x 0.500 IN THK, GALVANIZED | $179.00 | 3 | $537.00 |
| 14 | - | ENGINEER REVIEW AND STAMP (IF REQUIRED) | $3,500.00 | - | - |
| 15 | - | FREIGHT TO JOBSITE | $1,560.00 | 1 | $1,560.00 |
| Total | $25,162.60 | ||||
a. All material is hot-dip galvanized per ASTM A123. b. FOB project site. c. Lead times contingent on award date or shop drawing approval. d. 1 truckload assumed.
e. Prices expire 21 days after Proposal Date. f. All prices and lead times subject to raw pipe availability. g. Net 30 days. h. Monthly invoicing with shipping documentation.
Cyntech can provide the rental of hydraulic drive head attachments, tooling and torque monitoring equipment which can be utilized in conjunction with contractor-supplied excavators. Upon request, our Technical Advisors are available to train and/or monitor installation crews in the safe and correct helical pile installation procedures. Pile installations will require our 30,000 ft-lb ("30K") hydraulic drive head attachment, typically mounted on a [Mini] (or larger) excavator.
a. Any additional materials (available on request -- lead times may vary and are dependent on additional order quantity and time of order)
b. Any additional design review or professional engineer review or seals, as required.
c. Performance bonding and or warranties (available on request)
d. Any & all applicable taxes
Thank you for the opportunity to submit our proposal. Should you have any questions regarding this information please do not hesitate to contact us.
Regards,
James Nazareth, P.Eng.
Project Manager
Cyntech US Inc.
Tel: (936) 264-6169
james.nazareth@cyntechgroup.com
Unless otherwise stated in our quotation, the following General Terms and Conditions shall govern our work on this project.
1. Guarantee
Cyntech guarantees all materials will be supplied free of manufacturing defects. Replacement at no cost to Customer if notified within 72 hours of delivery.
2. Non-Disclosure
This proposal is submitted under confidential relationship and is the property of Cyntech US Inc. Any disclosure, copying, or distribution without prior written consent is strictly prohibited.
3. Payment
Progress payments within 30 days after receipt of invoice. Overdue accounts bear interest at 1.5% per month (18% per annum). Holdback limited to 10% of earned payments.
4. Limitations
Cyntech shall not be liable for any liquidated, indirect, consequential, or exemplary damages. Total liability shall not exceed Cyntech's contract price.
5. Differing Site Conditions
Cyntech shall be entitled to equitable adjustment when additional materials are required due to latent conditions differing from those indicated in Contract documents.
6. Indemnity
Cyntech shall indemnify, but not defend, Owner and/or Contractor for claims arising directly from negligence or intentional fault of Cyntech in performing its work hereunder.
7. Insurance
Cyntech maintains general liability, automobile liability and contractor's equipment insurance. Purchaser responsible for additional charges with increased coverage requirements.
8. Amendment
These general conditions shall not be nullified or superseded except by a subsequent document signed by an authorized representative of Cyntech.
9. Expiration
This quotation expires 30 days after the proposal date unless extended in writing by Cyntech or accepted in writing or by Contract.
10. Precedence & 11. Liquidated Damages
These conditions take precedence over conflicting provisions. Neither party shall be liable to each other for liquidated damages under this agreement.
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| Stratum (A/B/C/D) | Upper Limit (ft) | Lower Limit (ft) | Thickness (ft) | Classification | Su (psf) | φ (°) | γ (pcf) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | 0 | 4 | 4 | CH - Fat clay | 2,400 | 0 | 120 |
| B | 4 | 12 | 8 | CL - Lean clay | 3,600 | 22 | 122 |
| C | 12 | 20 | 8 | SP - Poorly graded sand | - | 34 | 118 |
| D | 20 | 35 | 15 | GW - Well graded gravel | - | 38 | 125 |
Engineering-validated pile configurations ranked by confidence, installability, and cost.
| Check | Standard | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Minimum spacing | 3D center-to-center | Pass |
| Corrosion protection | 50-year design life | Pass |
| Lateral capacity | CSA S6 | Review |
| Zone C spacing | CSA S6 | Flag |
| OD / Length | 8ft | 10ft | 12ft | 14ft | 16ft | 18ft | 20ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.375" | 1.2 | 1.4 | 1.7 | 1.9 | 2.1 | 2.3 | 2.6 |
| 2.875" | 1.4 | 1.8 | 2.0 | 2.4 * | 2.5 * | 2.8 | 3.1 |
| 3.5" | 1.8 | 2.2 | 2.5 | 2.9 | 3.3 | 3.7 | 4.1 |
| 4.5" | 2.3 | 2.8 | 3.2 | 3.7 | 4.2 | 4.7 | 5.2 |
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| ID | Project Name | Date | Status | Confidence | |
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| PRU26300 | Willis Pool - Willis TX | 2024-09-12 | Approved | 94% | |
| PRU24038 | Maple Ridge Phase 2 - Surrey BC | 2024-08-29 | Approved | 91% | |
| PRU23156 | Burnaby Heights Townhomes - Burnaby BC | 2024-07-15 | Review | 87% | |
| PRU24289 | North Delta Multi-Family - Delta BC | 2024-06-22 | Approved | 93% |
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| Time | User | Action | Object | Result |
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| 09:38:04 | bhindbo@cyntechgroup.com | Engineer approval - Soil profile reduction | PRU26300 - APPROVED | Approved |
| 09:12:04 | bhindbo@cyntechgroup.com | Run analysis | PRU26300 | Success |
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| 08:44:11 | bhindbo@cyntechgroup.com | Upload RFQ | PRU26300-geotech.pdf | Success |
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| Section | Status | Detail |
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| Cover letter | Ready | Cal Tex Excavation - Willis, TX - PRU26300 |
| Technical Considerations | Ready | FOS 2.13 - Est. torque 4,200 ft-lbs - 17ft embedment |
| Soil Parameters table | Ready | Strata A/B/C/D - Su, phi, gamma values included |
| Installation Torque values | Ready | Est. 4,200 ft-lbs vs max rated 5,500 ft-lbs - PASS |
| Commercial Terms table | Ready | MCE pricing from 5,474-SKU database |
| General Terms and Conditions | Ready | Standard Cyntech GTC v4.2 |
| PM sign-off | Pending | J. Nazareth P.Eng. - awaiting review |
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| ID | Location | Soil | Load | Config |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PRU24103 | SE Calgary | CH Clay | 47 kips | HS 2.875" 17ft |
| PRU23412 | Beltline | CH Clay | 52 kips | HS 2.875" 18ft |
| PRU22891 | NE Calgary | Mixed | 61 kips | HS 3.5" 20ft |
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