Materials Testing and Special Inspection Services

The contract seeks qualified providers to deliver materials testing and special inspection services for the Memorial School Additions and Renovations project located at 124 Hubbard Street, Middlefield, Connecticut. The scope of work encompasses comprehensive, code-compliant inspection activities for structural steel, concrete, masonry, and foundation systems, including continuous and periodic inspections during construction phases. All services must be performed by personnel holding certifications from recognized bodies such as AWS/AISC-SSI, ICC-SWSI, ACI-CCI, and ICC-RCSI, adhering strictly to ASTM standards for soil compaction, concrete testing, and masonry evaluation, as well as SDI QA/QC Tables for metal deck installation. Inspections are to be conducted on-site, with documented results submitted to the Building Official and design team, and final acceptance tied to the issuance of a Certificate of Use and Occupancy. The contract is structured as a not-to-exceed unit-price arrangement with payment based on actual services rendered, though no finalized pricing or line item costs are available in the solicitation. Proposals must be submitted in sealed envelopes containing separate RFQ and RFP responses, with three paper copies and one electronic copy on a thumb drive, delivered by May 18, 2026, to the RSD 13 Finance Office in Durham, Connecticut. The offeror is required to demonstrate substantial experience in similar educational construction projects, provide evidence of financial stability and professional liability insurance with a two-year claims-made tail, name RSD 13 BOE as an additional insured, and include a waiver of subrogation. A non-collusion affidavit and completed nondiscrimination forms are mandatory, and all proposers must affirm compliance with state and federal laws, including tax exemptions applicable to public education entities. No federal contract clauses from the FAR are formally incorporated, and socioeconomic set-asides, UEI or CAGE codes, or size certifications are not required. Evaluation is based on a best-value trade-off approach, weighing technical merit against cost, considering factors such as years in business, staff qualifications, client references, and project-specific experience. The project is scheduled to begin in May/June 2026 and conclude by August 2027, with all inspection activities coordinated directly by the owner’s agency and not delegated to the contractor. The contracting officer’s representative and contracting officer are not named in the documentation, and the administrative point of contact is Kimberly Neubig, Director of Finance, who also serves as the primary liaison for communication and