Materials Testing And Inspection Services

The Irvine Unified School District is establishing a consultant pool of 8 to 15 experienced firms to provide materials testing and inspection services for PK-12 school facilities across 45 sites in Orange County, California. This two-step selection process begins with a Request for Qualifications to identify a pool of qualified firms, followed by project-specific Requests for Proposals issued to a shortlist of three to four firms. The scope of work covers a wide range of construction projects with costs between $25,000 and $25 million, including new construction, modernizations, and renovations. Services must be performed according to the DSA-103 form and include testing for cast-in-place concrete, structural masonry, welding, nondestructive testing, structural steel, and spray-applied fire-proofing. To be eligible, firms must be listed on the Division of State Architect's Accepted Laboratories list, and assigned personnel must be licensed professional engineers in California with DSA certification. Selected contractors are required to maintain comprehensive insurance, including commercial general liability, professional liability, and sexual abuse and molestation liability. Submissions are due by September 15, 2026, and must adhere to strict formatting and page limits. Evaluation is based on the firm's experience with California PK-12 facilities, references from other school districts, and the qualifications of the proposed project team. Payment for services is processed within 30 days of receiving detailed invoices that include daily reports and on-site observation photos.