Quality Assurance and Quality Control Services

The contract requires the provision of comprehensive independent quality assurance and quality control services across all phases of project execution, with a strict mandate to ensure full compliance with Caltrans standards and applicable construction specifications. The scope encompasses active oversight to verify adherence to technical requirements, material integrity, workmanship, and procedural compliance throughout the lifecycle of transportation or infrastructure initiatives under the purview of the Port of Los Angeles Harbor Department. The services must be delivered without bias and with a high degree of technical rigor to safeguard project quality and regulatory alignment. The opportunity is classified as a subcontract under NAICS code 541330, which pertains to architectural, engineering, and related services. The solicitation was posted on July 14, 2026, with a response deadline of August 18, 2026, and performance is expected to occur in Los Angeles. The contracting authority is the California-based Harbor Department, Port of Los Angeles, and bidders must be prepared to meet the agency’s expectations for independent, third-party verification of quality practices without reliance on internal project teams. There is no set-aside designation specified, and the opportunity is open to qualified subcontractors capable of delivering authoritative QA/QC oversight in alignment with state transportation standards.