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Quality Assurance and Testing Services

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Response Deadline08/26/2026, 07:00:00 PM UTC

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The contract under the title Quality Assurance and Testing Services requires independent testing of concrete materials to verify compliance with METRO and ASTM standards, focusing on compressive strength, curing duration, and pH levels to ensure structural integrity and long-term durability. All testing protocols must align precisely with established industry benchmarks to confirm that materials meet required specifications for use in public transit infrastructure projects managed by Metro Houston. The scope encompasses rigorous, third-party validation processes to guarantee consistency, accuracy, and regulatory adherence throughout the construction lifecycle. This is a subcontract opportunity posted on July 27, 2026, with a submission deadline of August 26, 2026, and falls under NAICS code 541380 for other scientific and technical consulting services. Performance of the work is tied to Metro Houston’s infrastructure requirements in Texas, though specific location details are not provided. The contract does not include set-aside provisions, and interested parties must respond through the designated online portal before the deadline to be considered for award.

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Independent concrete testing for Metro Houston infrastructure per ASTM and METRO standards, deadline August 26, 2026.

Agency

Texas → Metro HoustonView Agency

NAICS

541380 - Testing Laboratories and ServicesView NAICS

Place of Performance

TX, USA

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PostedJul 27

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Response DeadlineAug 26

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08/26/2026, 07:00:00 PM UTCin 29 days

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Independent testing of concrete compressive strength, curing duration, pH levels, and material compliance to ensure adherence to METRO and ASTM standards.

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