Onc25055 - On-Call Material Testing Services

The contract for On-Call Material Testing Services with Salt Lake City, designated as Job No. ONC25055, is a comprehensive, multi-year agreement scheduled from January 1, 2026, through December 31, 2027, with an option for a one-year extension. The scope involves providing specialized material testing to ensure construction projects adhere to design and specification standards, supporting the City’s infrastructure development. The procurement process is conducted via a formal RFP, with proposals due electronically by October 8, 2025, through the Bonfire portal, emphasizing strict adherence to submission guidelines, including a 20-page limit and mandatory inclusion of signed ethical and general condition documents. The contract value is estimated between $500,000 and $2,000,000, with services performed across various City construction sites within Utah. Governed by local, state, and federal regulations—such as OSHA, ADA, and Utah’s Immigration Enforcement laws—the agreement incorporates detailed legal and insurance requirements, including general liability coverage and indemnification clauses. The contract does not incorporate standard FAR clauses but relies on specific local standards, including the Manual of Standard Specifications, MUTCD, UDOT standards, and Salt Lake City CADD standards. Performance and inspection are overseen by designated City representatives, with the contractor responsible for timely, quality testing and reporting based on ASTM and AASHTO standards, but without authority to accept or reject work. Evaluation for award emphasizes qualitative factors such as experience, approach, timeliness procedures, sustainability practices, and interview performance, with proposals scored on a 1-5 scale. Administrative procedures specify detailed invoicing protocols, including referencing the City’s project details and approval of invoice formats, with the City’s designated project manager overseeing contract administration. Overall, the contract emphasizes compliance, quality assurance, transparency, and performance excellence in supporting Salt Lake City’s construction testing needs.