Materials Engineering for the Materials and Testing Division Asphalt Binder Section: Quality Monitor

The contract pertains to materials engineering services supporting the Asphalt Binder Section within the Materials and Testing Division, focusing on comprehensive quality monitoring for asphalt-related testing and inspections. Services include sample witnessing during collection and testing, facility inspections to ensure compliance with standards, analysis and review of quality control data, and evaluation of testing plans and procedures to maintain material integrity and regulatory alignment. The work is critical to ensuring the reliability and consistency of asphalt binder materials used in transportation infrastructure projects under the jurisdiction of the Texas agency. The contract is listed as a forecast opportunity posted on March 1, 2027, with no solicitation number yet assigned, indicating it is a preliminary notice for potential vendors to prepare proposals. The point of contact for procurement inquiries is Kori Rodriguez, and the performance location is within Texas, though specific city or address details are not provided. The contracting entity is the Materials and Tests Division under the state of Texas, and while the NAICS code and set-aside details are unspecified, the scope suggests specialized technical expertise in materials science and quality assurance is required for participation.