2026 Construction Material Testing

The City of Dallas is soliciting Statement of Qualifications from professional engineering firms to provide construction materials testing services for a broad range of infrastructure projects, including water and wastewater mains and treatment facilities, parks, streets, alleys, paving, and drainage systems. The solicitation, numbered CIZ-DWU-26 331E and posted on July 23, 2026, with a response deadline of August 28, 2026, operates under NAICS code 541380 and is administered through the City’s Business Enterprise Hub, emphasizing local economic development and Small Business Enterprise (SBE) utilization. Proposals must detail team composition, outreach efforts to SBEs, and demonstrate past subcontractor utilization and timely payments, with evaluation based on a 20-point composite score prioritizing engagement with Dallas-based industry groups, verified SBE participation, and measurable local economic impact through workforce, supply chain, and community investment. The contract requires compliance with the City’s DRIVE Policy, including mandatory Commercially Useful Function verification for all SBE subcontractors, with strict prohibitions against pass-through arrangements and penalties for misrepresentation. Performance will be triggered upon written notice from the City Director and must align with project-specific timelines outlined in Exhibit B, with time considered of the essence. All work must be performed within the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington Metropolitan Statistical Area, and deliverables become the property of the City upon completion. The contractor is bound by stringent compliance obligations, including adherence to federal, state, and local laws, equal employment opportunity requirements, and record retention for three years after final payment. The City retains full audit rights and can enforce sanctions or termination for noncompliance, including failure to meet SBE goals without documented Good Faith Effort. Subcontracting changes require prior written approval, and all claims must be formally reported within 90 days as mandated by Dallas City Code. Proposals must include detailed outreach documentation such as timestamped emails, call logs, and bid solicitations, with no page limits imposed but with all certifications submitted under penalty of perjury. No federal acquisition regulation clauses, payment office details, invoicing systems like WAWF, or packaging specifications are specified, and contract type, value, or delivery terms remain unspecified, reflecting a focus on technical qualifications and local impact over cost competitiveness.