20-1647 - Soils Testing, Concrete Testing, and Related Consulting Services

The purpose of this Request for Proposal is to solicit submissions from qualified firms with regard to their possible participation in the 2020 Infrastructure Program as materials testers; to provide testing and monitor quality of asphalt, concrete, and backfill materials.

Project Objectives
The objectives of this project are as follows:
Objective 1:  Assure quality of backfill materials, concrete and asphalt on projects involving infrastructure replacement.
Objective 2:  Submit reports on a timely basis to the project manager for review.
Objective 3:  Work as a team with City personnel and contractors to complete the project.

The term of the Agreement will be for an initial term ending 2022 November 15. After the initial term, The City will have an option to renew the Agreement on the same terms and conditions in negotiated increments up to an additional four (4) additional year term for a potential total term ending 2026 November 15 unless terminated earlier. The City reserves the right to extend this term to complete any in-progress work.

This procurement process is not intended to create and will not create a formal legally binding bidding process and will instead be governed by the law applicable to direct commercial negotiations.