MIDD-025-007 Materials Testing and Special Inspections RFP.pdf

TOWN OF MIDDLETOWN

Middletown Middle High School &

Middletown Elementary School Complex

Request for Proposal:

MIDD-025-007: Materials Testing and Special Inspection Services

RFP ISSUE DATE

April , 2025

Proposals are Due no later than April 25, 2025 at 2:00PM to the

Middletown Town Hall Finance Office

350 E Main Road, Middletown, RI 02842

Questions concerning this solicitation must be received by the Owners Project Manager, Colliers International, at justin.bernard@collierseng.com no later than April 16, 2025 by 9:00AM. Questions received, if any, and responses thereto, will be sent to all bidders.

SPECIAL NOTE: Respondents must be approved under the State of Rhode Island’s continuous recruitment program for Construction Testing Services (MPA 507). Please contact Marisa

DelFarno for additional information; at: marisa.delfarno@purchasing.ri.gov

PROJECT LOCATIONS

Middletown Middle High School

1113 Aquidneck Avenue, Middletown, RI 02842

Middletown Elementary School Complex

130 Valley Road, Middletown, RI 02842

Town of Middletown

Table of Contents

I. PROJECT OVERVIEW

A. Project Team

B. Project Background and Scope Description

C. Project Budget

D. Project Schedule

E. Project Delivery Method

II. SELECTION PROCESS

A. Review Process

B. Evaluation Criteria of Written Proposals

III. SCOPE OF SERVICES

A. Special Inspections Services

B. Geotech Engineering Services

C. Form of Agreement

IV. INSTRUCTIONS FOR SUBMISSION OF PROPOSAL

A. Submission Logistics

B. Contents of Written Proposal

C. Fee Proposal

V. MISCELLANEOUS

A. Terms

B. Right to Anul or Terminate

VI. APPENDICES

Exhibit A – Proposal Form Exhibit B – Cost Worksheet

Exhibit C – Fee Rate Schedule

Exhibit D – Project Site, Proposed Building Location Exhibit E – Proposed Overall Project Schedule

Exhibit F – Statement of Special Inspections

I. PROJECT OVERVIEW

A. Project Team

Owner:

Town of Middletown

350 E Main Road Middletown, RI 02842

Owner’s Project Manager:

Colliers Project Leaders

72 Pine Street Providence, RI Contact: Justin Bernard

Architect:

HMFH Architects 130 Bishop Allen Drive Cambridge, MA 02139

Contact: Matthew Larue

B. Project Backgrounds and Scope Descriptions

Middletown Middle High School

The scope of work shall be as described in the drawings and in the project manual for the new school for 1,086 students in grades 6 through 12 on the property of the existing Gaudet Middle School. The new middle-high school shall consist of a three-story wing for the middle school and a four-story wing for the high school connected by a central corridor. The overall building will be approximately 211,000 square feet.

Middletown Elementary School Complex

The scope of work shall be as described in the drawings and in the project manual for the renovation of the Middletown High School to house elementary grades 2 through 5 and administrative offices. The existing facility was constructed in 1960 and consists of an overall building area of 130,000 GSF. The building is constructed of a structural steel frame supporting steel joist roof framing with a poured gypsum

“gypcrete” roof deck. This construction complies with the Rhode Island State Building Code as Type 2B non-combustible construction. The building is a mixed-use occupancy consisting mainly of Education “E” use and Assembly “A-3” use for the cafetorium, gymnasium, and media center.

Colliers Project Leaders (CPL) is the Owner’s Project Manager represented by Justin

Bernard & Colin McCarthy. At the request of The Town of Middletown, Colliers Project Leaders is seeking a qualified and experienced Testing and Inspection firm to submit a proposal for Special Inspections services for the project named above.

The project will be permitted in the next (30) days and will be designed to the current Edition of the Rhode Island State Building Code (Code), and all applicable Federal and State Regulations and Local Ordinances.

C. Project Budget

The Total Construction Budget is approximately $146,000,000.00 which includes pre-construction services, CM fees, General Conditions, and Cost of the Work (including

CM Contingency), and Escalation.

D. Project Schedule

It is the intent of The Town of Middletown to authorize the selected materials testing and inspections firm to perform the special inspection services needed to produce material testing and analysis during the Construction phase as shown in Exhibit E and as outlined below:

Tentative Milestones for the Project are as follows:

1. Materials Testing and Inspections Firm Selection Anticipated to be 5/5/2025

2. Construction Phase 5/19/2025 – 5/28/2027

3. Occupancy / Move In 5/31/2027 - 8/27/2027

4. Closeout / Commissioning Phase 8/30/2027 – 12/8/2028

E. Project Delivery Method: For purposes of the proposal fee, all proposals shall assume a standard design project delivery method, bid to pre-qualified contractors, and then constructed through a Construction Manager with a GMP contract.

II. SELECTION PROCESS

A. Review Process

The Owner is utilizing a combination of written qualifications, proposal evaluation, and fee to select a materials testing and inspections firm for this project. Proposals are being requested and anticipated to be received from multiple firms. The Owner and Colliers Project Leaders will review these written proposals (inclusive of fee proposals) to make their final selection. The evaluation of proposals will be conducted in an expeditious time frame convenient to The Town of Middletown.

The Town of Middletown reserves the right to award based on cost alone, accept or reject any or all proposals, and to otherwise act in its best interest. Further, The

Town of Middletown reserves the right to waive irregularities it may deem minor in its consideration of proposal.

B. Evaluation Criteria

The following criteria, listed in random order, are likely to be considered in evaluating and selecting firms to be interviewed based upon written proposal submissions:

1. Experience of firm with similar projects

2. Experience of proposed assigned staff and/or consultants / sub-contractors

3. Comprehensiveness of services

4. Project approach and organization

5. Fee for services

III. SCOPE OF SERVICES

A. Materials Testing and Inspection Services

The scope of work for the Project shall be as described in the Contract

Documents, the statement of special inspections (see attached Exhibit F), the construction testing lab scope (see attached Exhibit B – Cost Worksheet) and this

RFQ/P. Respondents should expect to work with the Architect, The General Contractor, Owner's Representative, and the Owner in all aspects of the review of the Project.

All special inspection tasks and construction material testing tasks are to be conducted in a transparent manner and shall be done consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local statutes, regulations, and ordinances requirements.

To obtain a general understanding of the size and complexity of the project, the

Construction Documents and Specifications are available for review by using the link below and in the email received with this file.

Click Here to access RFP documents

The following is a list of test and inspection services, along with the attached Statement of Special Inspections (see attached Exhibit F), that are to be included as part of this Bid. Testing protocol is to be followed. The Engineer of Record for the specific discipline will determine the methodology.

Soils and Earthwork Testing and Inspection

1. Observe at all times while fill is being placed and compacted. The representative shall make an accurate record of the types of materials used, including grain-size curves, thickness of lifts, densities, percent compaction, type of compacting equipment and number of coverages, the use of water and other pertinent data per the Contract Documents.

2. Perform a sieve analysis for each type of fill (on-site and borrow) prior to placement of the fill. Repeat the sieve analyses when the source or appearance of the fill materials changes.

3. Perform Modified Proctor Test, for each type of fill (on-site and borrow).

Observe and inspect the storage, placement and compaction of fill materials and perform field density tests on the fill materials at a frequency determined per the Contract Documents.

4. Verify that untested or non-conforming fills (on-site and borrow) are not used in the project. Substitutions include changing the source or nature of on-site and borrow material.

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5. Perform all Soils and Earthwork Testing and Inspections in accordance with the Contract Documents and the Program of Structural Tests and Inspections.

6. Geotechnical Special Inspections shall be in accordance with Chapter 17 of the State Building Code to include Bearing Stratum Inspection and Bearing Surface Inspection

a. Geotechnical Construction Observation

i. Observe the bearing stratum within the excavation for the building foundations.

ii. Observe the prepared bearing surface for the building foundations.

iii. Prepare daily reports with narrative, photograph, and cumulative site sketch documentation showing areas of the foundation that have been prepared in accordance with the project specifications.

b. Geotechnical Construction Observation and Testing

i. Observe the bearing stratum within the excavation for the building foundations

ii. Observe the prepared bearing surface for the building foundations.

iii. Provide comment in the field, pending review of compaction results for materials utilized to raise grade or those placed as the bearing layer.

iv. Prepare daily reports with narrative, photograph, and cumulative site sketch documentation showing areas of the foundation that have been prepared in accordance with the project specifications.

v. Provide field density (compaction) testing of fill placed to raise grade within the building footprint and fill placed as backfill around foundations and below slabs.

Bituminous Paving Testing and Inspection

1. Soils Technician to perform all field compaction testing, as required.

2. Field Inspector to inspect Bituminous Paving: Inspection to include insuring preliminary paving surface is prepared for paving, checking of delivery temperature of paving mix, inspection of paving and rolling operation, and checking of pavement thickness.

3. Extraction of Bitumen for Mixture and Gradation Evaluation.

4. Field Technician and Coring Equipment for Pavement thickness evaluation.

5. Provide documentation that the temperature of the Asphalt meets the

Contract Documents.

6. Provide Testing for Porous Pavement, Air -Void Content, and APTG compaction.

7. Perform all Bituminous Paving Testing and Inspections in accordance with the

Contract Documents.

8. Provide a site plan indicating the extent of paving completed each day.

Concrete Construction Testing and Inspection

Testing Agency Qualifications: An independent agency, qualified according to ASTM C 1077 and ASTM E 329 for testing indicated as required by the Contract Documents.

1. Personnel conducting field tests shall be qualified as ACI concrete field-testing Technician, Grade I, according to ACI CP-01 or an equivalent certification program.

2. Personnel performing laboratory tests shall be ACI-certified Concrete Strength Testing Technician and Concrete Laboratory Testing Technician – Grade I.

Testing Agency supervisor shall be ACI – Certified Concrete Laboratory Testing Technician – Grade II.

Reinforcement Inspection:

1. Steel reinforcement placement: Before concrete is placed, inspect reinforcing bars for size, quantity, placement and condition. Notify the

Contractor and Architect immediately so that the work can be corrected and re-inspected prior to placement of concrete.

a. Re-inspect rebar at areas which have been corrected

2. Verification of use of required design mixture.

a. Check Truck delivery slips to verify that the required concrete design mix, as stated on the slip, is correct.

3. Concrete placement, including conveying and depositing.

a. Note duration of mixing.

b. Verify that concrete conveyance and depositing avoids segregation of contamination.

c. Verify that concrete is properly consolidated

4. Curing procedures and maintenance of curing temperature.

5. Perform all Reinforcement Inspections in accordance with the Contract

Documents and the Program of Structural Tests and Inspections.

Concrete Sampling and Testing:

Testing of composite samples of fresh concrete obtained according to ASTM C 172, and shotcrete according to ASTM C 1140 shall be performed according to the following requirements:

1. Testing Frequency: Obtain one composite sample for each day's pour of each concrete mixture exceeding 5 cu. yd., plus one additional composite sample for each additional 50 cu. yd. or fraction thereof.

a. A composite sample is constituted by 5 compression cylinders.

2. All sampling of concrete / shotcrete shall be performed at the point of discharge (i.e. end of chute for non-pumped and end of hose for pumped concrete / shotcrete.

3. Slump: ASTM C 143/C 143M; one test at point of placement for each composite sample, but not less than one test for each day's pour of each concrete mixture. Perform additional tests when concrete consistency appears to change.

4. Air Content: ASTM C 231, pressure method, for normal-weight concrete; ASTM C 173/C 173M, volumetric method, for structural lightweight concrete; one test for each composite sample, but not less than one test for each day's pour of each concrete mixture.

5. Concrete Temperature: ASTM C 1064/C 1064M; one test hourly when air temperature is 40 deg F (4.4 deg C) and below and when 80 deg F (27 deg C) and above, and one test for each composite sample.

6. Unit Weight: ASTM C 567, fresh unit weight of structural lightweight concrete;

one test for each composite sample, but not less than one test for each day's pour of each concrete mixture.

7. Compression Test Specimens: ASTM C 31/C 31M.

a. Cast and laboratory cure one set of four standard cylinder specimens for each composite sample.

b. Cast and field cure one set of four standard cylinder specimens for each composite sample.

8. Compressive-Strength Tests: all per ASTM C 39/C 39M, and shall be performed as follows:

Concrete Testing

1. One field-cured cylinder representing each sample shall be tested (according to ASTM C-39) at 7 days, one additional field-cured cylinder shall be tested at 14 days, and two additional field-cured cylinders shall be tested at 28 days.

2. Written reports shall indicate the job name and number, the date time and temperature of the pour, the testing agency, as well as the strength and fracture type resulting from the test. Such reports shall be submitted to the Owner’s Project Manager, Architect, Contractor, and concrete manufacturer within 48 hours of test completion. Draft reports shall be distributed the day of the test.

3. When testing indicates concrete does not meet slump, air entrainment, or compressive strength specifications, the testing agency shall provide additional testing as indicated by the Architect

4. Strength of each concrete mixture will be satisfactory if every average of any three consecutive compressive-strength tests equals or exceeds specified compressive strength and no compressive-strength test value falls below specified compressive strength.

5. The testing agency will take the shotcrete test panels (provided by contractor) and prepare cores from those test panels to perform unconfined compressive strength testing.

6. When the permanent concrete facing is cast, the testing agency will obtain concrete cylinders for testing the unconfined compressive strength of the permanent facing.

7. Perform all Concrete Sampling, Testing and Inspections in accordance with the Contract Documents and the Program of Structural Tests and Inspections.

Masonry Construction Testing and Inspection

Perform field tests during placement as follows:

1. All sampling of grout shall take place after the addition of water, if any, at the site. Record the amount of water added.

2. All sampling of grout shall be performed at the point of discharge (i.e. end of chute for non-pumped and end of hose for pumped).

3. Grout Compression Test Specimens: Make one set of test cubes (ASTM C1019) for each type of grout and a square footage of wall area determined by the Architect.

a. Grout Slump: Test (ASTM C143) at point of discharge for each set of compression test specimens made.

b. Grout Compression Test. Test cubes (ASTM C1019) for each set of compression test specimens made.

c. Mortar Aggregate Perform tests for a square footage of wall area determined by the Architect, and as follows:

i. Sieve Analysis - ASTM C136

ii. Soundness - ASTM C88

d. Mortar Evaluation: Make and test one set of cubes (ASTM C780) for each 5, 000 square feet of wall area. Perform tests for the following and submit the results in a format consistent with ASTM C780-A8:

i. Compressive Strength of Molded Masonry Mortar Cylinders and Cubes

ii. Splitting Tensile Strength of Molded Masonry Mortar Cylinders

4. Observe and inspect portions of the masonry installation for conformance with

ACI 530.105/ASCE 6-05/TMS 602-05 Sections 2.3 and 4.3 and the Contract Documents.

5. Observe and inspect portions of the vertical cells to be grouted, knockout web blocks and lintel blocks for cleanliness and reinforcing prior to grouting. Verify that mortar squeeze and mortar droppings are removed from the cavities to be grouted.

6. Observe and inspect portions of the reinforcing installation for condition, size, location, splicing and spacing of the reinforcement per ACI 530-05/ASCE 5-

05/TMS 402-05 Chapter 8, ACI 530.1-05/ASCE 6-05/TMS 602-05 Section 3.3 and the Contract Documents.

7. The testing agency will prepare grout cubes for the cement grout used in the drill holes to bond the nail to the soil. The testing agency will perform the strength testing on the grout cubes.

8. Perform all Masonry Sampling, Testing and Inspections in accordance with the

Contract Documents and the Program of Structural Tests and Inspections.

Structural Steel Construction and Welding Testing and Inspection

Testing and Inspection Agency will perform the following types of testing and inspection:

1. Shop Quality Control Program: Review the Fabricator's in house quality control program including procedures, testing and inspections. Report findings to the Architect.

a. Inspect and test shop-bolted and shop-welded connections during fabrication of structural steel.

2. Field-Bolted Connections: Inspect or test in accordance with AISC specifications and RCSC "Specifications for Structural Joints Using ASTM A325 of A490 Bolts."

3. Field Welding: Inspect and test during erection of structural steel as follows:

a. Review welders certifications and certify welders if required. Conduct inspections and tests as required. Record types and locations of defects found in work. Record work required and performed to correct deficiencies.

b. Perform visual inspection of all welds, utilizing at its discretion, the more precise measurement technique according to the work being inspected.

i. Liquid Penetrant Inspection: ASTM E 165.

ii. Magnetic Particle Inspection: ASTM E 709; performed on root pass and on finished weld.

iii. Cracks or zones of incomplete fusion or penetration will not be accepted.

iv. Ultrasonic Inspection: ASTM E 164.

v. Radiographic Inspection: ASTM E 94 and ASTM E 142; minimum quality level "2-2T."

c. Test full penetration welds using ultrasonic inspection methods in accordance with ASTM E164.

4. Shear Connectors: In addition to visual inspections, test and inspect field welded shear connectors according to requirements of AWS D1.1 for stud welding and as follows:

5. Check studs for quantity, spacing and weld.

6. Perform bend tests when sounding and/or a visual inspection reveals either less than a continuous 360-degree flash or welding repairs to any shear connector.

7. Conduct tests on additional shear connectors if weld fracture occurs on shear connectors already tested, according to requirements of AWS D1.1.

8. Chemical Anchor and Expansion Bolt Connections:

a. Contact the chemical anchor and expansion bolt manufacturer(s) to determine the proper installation procedures, minimum installation torque values, and the washer requirements.

b. Perform tests on all chemical anchor and expansion bolted connections.

Test one bolt in each connection for applied torque. If the test bolt fails, then test all the bolts in the connection.

c. Observe and inspect a portion of the drilling, cleaning and tightening methods and washer requirements for conformance with the manufacturer's recommendations and the Contract Documents.

9. Perform all Structural Steel Sampling, Testing and Inspections in accordance with the Contract Documents and the Program of Structural Tests and Inspections.

Structural Light Gauge Metal Framing Tests and Inspection

1. Observe and inspect portions of the light gauge metal framing components and connections for conformance with the Contract Documents.

2. Components and connections to be observed and inspected include, but not limited to: joists, clouds, railings, guardrails, seating, soffits, wall studs, plates, lintels and built-up members.

3. Observe and inspect, as a minimum: workmanship, sizes, spacing, gauges, coatings, screws and welds.

4. Perform all Structural Light Gauge Metal Framing Sampling, Testing and

Inspections in accordance with the Contract Documents and the Program of Structural Tests and Inspections.

Fireproofing / Firestopping Tests and Inspections

1. Observe and inspect portions of the fireproofing materials and its application for conformance with the Contract Documents. Review the mixing and proportioning of the materials and document the equipment being used for the application of cementitious fireproofing. Review applicators certifications for conformance with the Contract Documents.

2. Test in-place fireproofing for thickness and density for both type I and type II densities of the spray applied cementitious fireproofing in accordance with the Contract Documents.

3. Test in-place fireproofing for adhesion / cohesion for both type I and type II densities of the spray applied cementitious fireproofing in accordance with the Contract Documents.

4. Test the effect of impact on bonding of the in-place fireproofing spray applied on structural members.

5. Test the compressive strength of in-place fireproofing spray applied on structural members.

6. Observe and inspect portions of the Penetration Firestopping installation and operations for Conformance and in accordance with the Contract Documents and Manufacturers requirements and recommendations.

Exterior Envelope Tests and Inspections

1. Provide American Architectural Manufacturers Association (AAMA)501.2 Quality Assurance and Diagnostic Water Leakage Field Check of Installed

Storefronts, Curtain Walls, and Sloped Glazing Systems.

2. Provide AAMA 503 Field Testing of Newly Installed Storefronts, Curtain Walls, and Sloped Glazing Systems.

B. Agreement

The successful firm will enter into a Purchase Order Agreement directly with The

Town of Middletown. This RFP and the proposal provided by the Materials Testing and Inspection Services firm shall be referenced in the Purchase Order Agreement. The proposals shall include all services as described in this RFP.

IV. INSTRUCTIONS FOR SUBMISSION OF MATERIALS TESTING AND INSPECTIONS SERVICES

PROPOSAL

A. Submission Logistics

Three (3) Hard Copies and one (1) electronic copy on a USB device of each firm’s proposal must be received at the following location on or before 2:00PM on

4/25/2025.

Town of Middletown Finance Office

350 E Main Road, Middletown, RI 02842

Attention: Marc Tanguay

Questions regarding this request for proposal should be in writing and directed to

Justin Bernard, representing the Owner’s Project Manager, Colliers Project Leaders, by 4/16/2025 at 9:00AM.

Email: Justin.Bernard@collierseng.com

A public bid opening is scheduled for 2:10PM on 4/25/2025 at the Town of

Middletown Town Hall, 350 E Main Road, Middletown, RI 02842.

B. Contents of Written Proposals

Care should be taken by the proposing firms to present a succinct but informative proposal. The following is a list of minimum information to be included in the written proposals to be submitted:

1. Description of Firm: History and description of the firm, including number of personnel in each discipline and a complete description of in-house services.

2. Organization: Proposed project organization, including resumes of key personnel proposed for this project, and an organization chart delineating internal relationships and external consultant responsibilities.

3. Consultants: List all consultants / sub-contractors, including their disciplines, which the firm will utilize on this project. A description of each consultant / sub-contractor’s firm must be supplied. The Owner reserves the right to approve or refuse all consultants / sub-contractors.

4. Project Approach: A narrative outlining the firm’s intended approach to the

Project and plan for working with the Owner and Owners consultants to ensure a successful project in conformance with the project schedule should be presented.

5. Similar Project Experience: Description of similar project experience, including at a minimum:

• Name of Project

• Owner’s Representative and telephone number

• Identify at least five projects in the last three years that demonstrate the

Materials Testing and Inspections qualifications for all aspects of work included in this RFP.

• Project Manager

6. Current Workload:

• Name of project

• Owner’s Representative and telephone number

• Dollar value of the project

• Project schedule

• Completion date

7. Insurance: The successful Proposer shall maintain and keep in force such comprehensive general liability insurance as shall protect them from claims which may arise from operations under any contract entered into with The

Town of Middletown, whether such operations be by themselves or by anyone directly or indirectly employed by them. The amounts of insurance shall be not less than $1,000,000.00 combined single limit for any one occurrence covering both bodily injury and property damage, including accidental death. The Town of Middletown, Middletown Public Schools, Architect and OPM shall be named as additional insured on the vendor's

General Liability Policy. The vendor shall maintain and keep in force such

Workers' compensation insurance limits as required by the statutes of the

State of Rhode Island, and Employer's Liability with limits no less than $500,000.

C. Fee Proposals

Proposals should include associated costs for the respective Special Inspectors Coordinator.

The fee must be based on the contractual terms of the Owner/Consultant Agreement included in Appendices. Any objections to the contract terms MUST

BE IDENTIFIED WITHIN THE PROPOSAL SUBMISSION.

Also include hourly billing rates to be used when invoicing optional additional services. Rates for each of the applicable job classifications listed in attached

Exhibit B (including consultants and/or sub-contractors) and any other appropriate classifications are to be provided. Administrative services should be included within these hourly billing rates.

Project Management, travel, and all incidental expenses shall be included in the individual wage rates submitted in the fee proposal and not billed separately.

Billing rates for consultants shall be comparable to those listed above.

V. MISCELLANEOUS CONDITIONS

A. Terms

1. Any and all modifications to the RFP must be written and not oral.

2. The Town of Middletown reserves the right to reject any and all proposals in whole or in part or to waive any informality in selection if it is determined to be in the best interest of The Town of Middletown.

3. The proposer is required to prepare its proposal in accordance with the RFP, including any modifying addenda. Proposers must disclose in writing any exceptions to the RFP.

4. Proposers must inform The Town of Middletown of information concerning any:

a. Listing on the State’s Disbarment List or List of Parties Excluded from Federal Procurement.

b. Arbitrations and litigation.

c. Criminal proceedings.

d. State or local ethics law, regulation, ordinance and /or policy violations.

5. The Town of Middletown reserves its right to request additional information from proposers, subsequent to the opening of proposals.

6. The proposer is solely responsible for the costs of its proposal.

7. Submitted proposals are the property of The Town of Middletown and will not be returned.

8. The proposer is presumed to have full knowledge of the RFP and any addenda, the project scope or work to be done, and all applicable laws.

9. The making of a preliminary award to a proposer does not constitute a contract and does not provide the proposer with any rights and does not impose upon them any obligations. A proposer has rights, and The Town of

Middletown has obligations, only if and when a contract is executed by The Town of Middletown and the proposer.

10. By offering a submission to this RFP the respondent certifies that it has not divulged to, discussed or compared its proposal with other proposers and has not colluded with any other proposer or parties to this proposal whatsoever.

11. Any and all information received from proposers is subject to the Freedom of Information Act (FOI) and may be disclosed to the general public. If any information is deemed to be proprietary and confidential by the proposer, it should be indicated at the time of proposal submission. The proposer should be prepared to defend not disclosing any such information pursuant to a FOI request.

B. Right to Annul or Terminate

The Town of Middletown reserves the right to amend or terminate the RFP at its sole discretion, before or after receiving proposals.

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PROPOSAL FORM EXHIBIT A

Legal Company Name

Address

Phone

Email

Printed Name of Authorized Person Signing for the Company:

Title:

Undersigned represents to Owner that it has the following: Minimum OSHA training for onsite personnel, all required licenses for the company and project personnel, the labor and equipment to meet the scope requirements outlined in this Request for Proposal.

I/We, the undersigned, having examined the attached Request for Proposal for

Services, and having read, understood, and accepted the conditions outlined in the Request for Proposal, each and all of which form a part of this proposal, hereby offer to supply Services in strict accordance with the conditions hereto attached and as outlined in this proposal.

The purpose of this RFQ/P is to receive pricing for on-site and off-site Construction Materials and site work testing and Special Inspections services for the referenced project.

Respondents may provide pricing for either or both of the two services. The Pawtucket School Department reserves the right to accept either the proposal for Construction

Materials Testing or Special Inspections without necessarily accepting both.

Part 1 Estimated Total Materials Testing and Inspections Services Fee Amount (based on assumed testing as described in Exhibit B)

Part 2 Fee Rate Schedule for Materials Testing and

Inspection Services

Complete Exhibit B (Attached)

Part 3 Total Lump Sum Fee for Special Inspections Services (including all labor, material and supplies)

Total Fee: $

Please provide Special Inspectors staff hourly rates on Exhibit B.

Authorized Signature Date justin.bernard Text Box Special Inspections justin.bernard Text Box Special justin.bernard Text Box Inspections

MATERIAL TESTING COST

WORKSHEET

Pawtucket School Department

Winters Elementary School EXHIBIT B

Date:

No. Tests / Inspection Description Estimated

# of Tests

Unit of

Measure Estimated Cost

1 CONCRETE

a. Cylinders Required per set: 4 Per set b.

Inspection of controlled concrete placement with slump, air entrainment, temperature, truck timing, casting of cylinder w/delivery to testing lab.

Half Days c.

Inspection of controlled concrete placement with slump, air entrainment, temperature, truck timing, casting of cylinder w/delivery to testing lab.

Full Days

d. Reinforcing Steel Inspections - Half Day Half Days

e. Reinforcing Steel Inspections - Full Day Full Days

2 SOILS & AGGREGATES

a. Soil Inspection – Half Day Half Days b Soil Inspection – Full Day Full Days

c. Gradation Analysis Each

d. Modified Proctor Test Each

3 STRUCTURAL STEEL Per ASTM or as indicated

a. Shop inspection of fabrication Half Days

b. Inspection of structural steel-plumb and level, bolts Half Days

c. Ultrasonic Testing Half Days

d. Magnetic Particle Testing Half Days

4 MORTAR/GROUT Per ASTM Standards

a. Form mortar/grout cubes for compressive strength. Half Days

b. Laboratory pick-up of mortar/grout cubes, test and report results. Each

5 MASONRY

a. Brick Compression Test Each

b. Field Inspection – Half Day Half Days

c. Field Inspection – Full Day Full Days

6 ASPHALT PAVING PER ASTM STANDARDS

a. Field Inspection Half Days

b. Aggregate Gradation Each

7 SPRAY ON FIREPROOFING PER ASTM STANDARDS

a. Technician – Inspection of spray-on fireproofing. Half Days

b. Adhesion I Cohesion Test Each

c. Fireproofing Density Determination Each

8 COMBINATION RATES

a. Half Day Half Days

b. Full Day Full Days

9 Special Inspection Services

a. Field for Special Inspection Half Days

b. Professional Engineer for Special Inspection Half Days

c. Special Inspections Coordinator Fees Half Days

10 Additional Services

a. Hourly Rate

b. Hourly Rate

c. Hourly Rate

Budget - Matl's Testing

Estimated Material Testing Cost Total

Johnston Public Schools Johnston Elementary School

Technician

Town of Middletown Middletown Public Schools

AAMA 501.2 Quality Assurance and Diagnostic Water Leakage Field Check AAMA 503 Field Testing of Newly Installed Storefronts, Curtain Walls, and Sloped Glazing Systems

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FEE RATE SCHEDULE EXHIBIT C

SOILS:

Field Inspection Rates

Hourly Half Day Full Day One Week

One Month Hourly

Overtime

Services include but are not limited to: Inspections, recording and reporting of visual inspection of soils placement and lift thickness, compaction/soils density testing (using nuclear methods) of fill, and soil sampling by sieve and proctor testing, for conformance with Project drawings and Specifications, and all applicable shop drawings and submittals.

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Sieve

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Hydrometer

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Ash Burn

Walkley/Black

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ASPHALT:

Field Inspection Rates

Services include but are not limited to: Inspection of base and binder courses, thickness, temperature, compaction testing and inspection for conformance to Project drawings and

Specifications, and all applicable shop drawings and submittals.

Samples/Tests - Rates

Asphalt

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CONCRETE:

Reinforcing Steel Inspection Rates

Services include but are not limited to: Inspections, recording and reporting of installations of reinforcing steel, welded steel, and anchor rods, for conformance with Project drawings and Specifications, and all applicable shop drawings and submittals.

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CONCRETE: (continued)

Concrete Field Inspection Rates and description of included service.

Services include but are not limited to: Inspections, recording and reporting of all concrete testing, plant inspection, truck delivery timing and slip collection, materials certifications, test cylinder fabrication, and continuous inspection of poured-in-place concrete for conveyance, placement, consolidation and finishing, all in conformance with

Project drawings and Specifications, and all applicable shop drawings and submittals.

Concrete Cylinder Testing – Lab Rates

Size of

Cylinder

Composite

Sample – Min.

Quantity of

Cylinders, including reports

Flat Rate for additional composite sample, including reports

Pick up and

Delivery

Rates

Additional

Reports

Additional

Cylinder

Services include but are not limited to: Testing, recording and reporting of all concrete cylinder testing, all in conformance with Project drawings and Specifications, and all applicable shop drawings and submittals. Pickup and delivery of Composite Sample cylinders included in unit rate.

MASONRY:

Masonry Placement Inspection

Services include but are not limited to: Testing, recording and reporting on inspection of complete masonry systems including grout and mortar mixing, masonry unit installations and associated reinforcing, anchors and ties; mortar cube fabrication, grout prism fabrication, review of materials certificates for compliance, and inspection of weather protection, all in conformance of Project drawings and Specifications, and all applicable shop drawings and submittals.

Compression Tests – Lab Rates

Quantity of

Cubes

Mortar Cube

Test

CMU

Test

Masonry

Prism Test

Grout Prism

Test

Pick Up and

Delivery

Rates

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STRUCTURAL STEEL/COLD FORM STEEL/WOOD FRAMING:

Structural Steel and Cold Form Steel Framing Field Inspector Rates

One Month Overtime

Services include but are not limited to: Testing, recording and reporting on materials mill test certifications, visual inspections and physical verification of field (pre and post heat) welded and bolted connections, all non-destructive testing and inspections, and inspections for all shear connections, metal decking, metal stair framing, and all related structural connection details, for conformance to Project drawings and Specifications, and all applicable shop drawings and submittals.

Ultrasonic & Magnetic Particle Testing Rates

Ultrasonic Magnetic

Particles

FIREPROOFING:

Field Inspection rates

Services include but are not limited to: Testing, recording and reporting on Inspection of fireproofing installation, material thickness, adhesion, cohesion and density, and inspection for conformance to Project drawings and Specifications, and all applicable shop drawings and submittals.

Combination Rates:

Services include but are not limited to: Combination rates for one technician to perform

Soils, Asphalt, Concrete, Masonry, Reinforcing steel, light gauge steel, thermal and moisture protections, fire stops and protective coatings, and other accompanying field inspections and testing.

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FIREPROOFING:

Field Inspection rates

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ID Task Name Start Finish Duration

1 MIDDLETOWN PUBLIC SCHOOLS Fri 9/15/23 Fri 12/8/28 1366 days

2 RIDE STAGE I & II Fri 9/15/23 Wed 6/5/24 188.5 days

10 DESIGN - RIDE STAGE III Fri 9/15/23 Thu 4/24/25 420 days

11 Schematic Design Fri 9/15/23 Thu 2/15/24 22 wks

12 CMaR RFP Process Thu 2/15/24 Thu 6/27/24 19 wks

13 Design Development (DD) Document Production Fri 2/16/24 Thu 8/8/24 25 wks

14 RIDE Stage III SD Resubmission Wed 6/5/24 Wed 6/5/24 0 days

15 RIDE Schematic Design Review Wed 6/5/24 Fri 6/14/24 7 days

16 DD Estimating Drawings Released Mon 6/17/24 Mon 6/17/24 0 days

17 DD Estimating Tue 6/18/24 Fri 7/12/24 19 days

18 Award CMaR Contracts Thu 6/27/24 Thu 6/27/24 0 days

19 CMaR Pre-Construction Services Thu 6/27/24 Thu 2/27/25 35 wks

20 DD Estimating Reconciliation & Value Engineering Mon 7/15/24 Fri 8/16/24 25 days

21 RIDE Stage III DD SBC Approval, RIDE Meeting & Submission Mon 8/19/24 Fri 9/27/24 30 days

22 60% Construction Documents (CD) Production Mon 8/19/24 Fri 12/13/24 17 wks

23 RIDE Design Development Review Mon 9/30/24 Fri 11/1/24 5 wks

24 Planning Board Master Plan Meeting Wed 11/6/24 Wed 11/6/24 0 days

25 60% CD Estimating Mon 12/16/24 Fri 1/17/25 25 days

26 100% Construction Documents Mon 12/16/24 Fri 3/7/25 12 wks

27 60% CD Estimating Reconciliation & Value Engineering Mon 1/20/25 Fri 1/31/25 10 days

28 RIDE Stage III 60% CD SBC Approval & Submission Mon 2/3/25 Fri 2/14/25 10 days

29 RIDE 60% Construction Document Review & Meeting (MS/HS)Mon 2/17/25 Thu 3/13/25 19 days

30 Planning Board Preliminary Plan Special Meeting Wed 2/26/25 Wed 2/26/25 0 days

31 RIDE 60% CD ES Complex Submission & Review Fri 3/14/25 Thu 4/24/25 6 wks

32 CONSTRUCTION Fri 3/7/25 Fri 4/28/28 821 days

33 Subcontractor Estimating & Buyout Fri 3/7/25 Thu 6/26/25 16 wks

34 Mobilization & Procurement Thu 5/8/25 Wed 7/23/25 11 wks

35 Elementary School Phase I - (Existing HS Renovations) Mon 5/19/25 Fri 8/29/25 15 wks

36 MS/HS Construction Mon 5/19/25 Fri 5/28/27 106 wks

37 MS/HS Groundbreaking Ceremony (TO BE FINALIZED) Mon 6/16/25 Mon 6/16/25 0 days

38 Elementary School Phase II (Existing HS Renovations) Mon 6/29/26 Fri 8/28/26 9 wks

39 MS/HS Punchlist Mon 5/31/27 Fri 7/23/27 2 mons

40 Elementary School Phase III (Existing HS Renovations) Mon 6/28/27 Fri 8/27/27 9 wks

41 Demolition of Gaudet Middle School Mon 7/26/27 Fri 11/12/27 4 mons

42 Sitework at Demolished GMS (Athletic Fields & Parking Lots) Mon 11/15/27 Fri 3/3/28 4 mons

43 MS/HS Landscaping Mon 3/6/28 Fri 4/28/28 2 mons

44 FF&E Mon 1/5/26 Fri 8/20/27 425 days

45 FF&E Procurement Mon 1/5/26 Fri 4/24/26 4 mons

46 FF&E Installation Mon 5/31/27 Fri 8/20/27 3 mons

47 OCCUPANCY & CLOSEOUT Mon 5/31/27 Fri 12/8/28 400 days

48 MS/HS Commissioning Mon 5/31/27 Fri 12/3/27 27 wks

49 MS/HS Temporary Occupancy Fri 8/20/27 Fri 8/20/27 0 days

50 Final MS/HS Certificate of Occupancy Fri 4/28/28 Fri 4/28/28 0 days

51 Project Closeout Mon 5/1/28 Fri 12/8/28 8 mons

52 PROJECT COMPLETE Fri 12/8/28 Fri 12/8/28 0 days

9/15 MIDDLETOWN PUBLIC SCHOOLS

9/15 RIDE STAGE I & II

9/15 DESIGN - RIDE STAGE III

9/15 Schematic Design

2/15 CMaR RFP Process

2/16 Design Development (DD) Document Production

6/5 RIDE Stage III SD Resubmission

6/5 RIDE Schematic Design Review

6/17 DD Estimating Drawings Released

6/18 DD Estimating

6/27 Award CMaR Contracts

6/27 CMaR Pre-Construction Services

7/15 DD Estimating Reconciliation & Value Engineering

8/19 RIDE Stage III DD SBC Approval, RIDE Meeting & Submission

8/19 60% Construction Documents (CD) Production

9/30 RIDE Design Development Review

11/6 Planning Board Master Plan Meeting

12/16 60% CD Estimating

12/16 100% Construction Documents

1/20 60% CD Estimating Reconciliation & Value Engineering

2/3 RIDE Stage III 60% CD SBC Approval & Submission

2/17 RIDE 60% Construction Document Review & Meeting (MS/HS)

2/26 Planning Board Preliminary Plan Special Meeting

3/14 RIDE 60% CD ES Complex Submission & Review

3/7 CONSTRUCTION

3/7 Subcontractor Estimating & Buyout

5/8 Mobilization & Procurement

5/19 Elementary School Phase I - (Existing HS Renovations)

5/19 MS/HS Construction

6/16 MS/HS Groundbreaking Ceremony (TO BE FINALIZED)

6/29 Elementary School Phase II (Existing HS Renovations)

5/31 MS/HS Punchlist

6/28 Elementary School Phase III (Existing HS Renovations)

7/26 Demolition of Gaudet Middle School

11/15 Sitework at Demolished GMS (Athletic Fields & Parking Lots)

3/6 MS/HS Landscaping

1/5 FF&E

1/5 FF&E Procurement

5/31 FF&E Installation

5/31 OCCUPANCY & CLOSEOUT

5/31 MS/HS Commissioning

8/20 MS/HS Temporary Occupancy

4/28 Final MS/HS Certificate of Occupancy

5/1 Project Closeout

12/8 PROJECT COMPLETE

Jun Jul AugSepOctNovDec Jan FebMarAprMayJun Jul AugSepOctNovDec JanFebMarAprMayJun Jul AugSepOctNovDec JanFebMarAprMayJun Jul AugSepOctNovDec JanFebMarAprMayJun Jul AugSepOctNovDec Jan FebMarAprMayJun Jul AugSepOctNovDec JanFebMarAprMayJun Jul AugSepOctNovDec JanFeb

Qtr 2, 2023 Qtr 3, 2023 Qtr 4, 2023 Qtr 1, 2024 Qtr 2, 2024 Qtr 3, 2024 Qtr 4, 2024 Qtr 1, 2025Qtr 2, 2025 Qtr 3, 2025 Qtr 4, 2025 Qtr 1, 2026Qtr 2, 2026 Qtr 3, 2026 Qtr 4, 2026 Qtr 1, 2027Qtr 2, 2027 Qtr 3, 2027 Qtr 4, 2027 Qtr 1, 2028 Qtr 2, 2028 Qtr 3, 2028 Qtr 4, 2028 Qtr 1, 2029Qtr 2, 2029 Qtr 3, 2029 Qtr 4, 2029 Qtr 1, 2030

Thu 3/20/25 MIDDLETOWN PUBLIC SCHOOLS

NEW MIDDLE HIGH SCHOOL & ELEMENTARY EDUCATION

MASTER SCHEDULE

63 Pleasant Street, Suite 300, Watertown, MA 02472 | Tel (617) 926-9300

PROGRAM OF STRUCTURAL TESTS AND INSPECTIONS

FOR COMPLIANCE WITH THE RHODE ISLAND STATE BUILDING CODE, 2021 EDITION

Project Name: Middletown Middle High School Address: 1113 Aquidneck Ave, Middletown, RI Architect of Record: HMFH Architects Structural Engineer of Record: RSE Associates, Inc.

The following firms, agencies, or individuals (referred to as agents) will perform the tests and inspections under the direction of the SER:

Abbreviation Agent SER Structural Engineer of Record listed above GE Geotechnical Engineer TA Testing Agency or Special Inspector QA Quality Assurance Inspector (Testing Agency/Special

Inspector for Steel) QC Quality Control Inspector provided by

Erector/Fabricator PE Professional Engineer retained by the contractor

All report requirements shall be in accordance with IBC code section 1704.2.4.

Materials / Activities

Inspections (to ensure conformance to the appropriate standards, specifications and construction documents)

Code Section and References

By

1. Steel Construction IBC 1705.2

Material verification 1. High-strength bolts, nuts, washers

- Inspection of identification markings to conform to ASTM standards specified in the approved construction documents

- Manufacturer’s certificate of compliance

2. Structural steel and cold-formed deck conform to AISC 360 (structural steel) or ASTM standards specified in approved construction documents (other steel)

- Manufacturer’s certified test reports

3. Weld filler material conform to AWS specification in the approved construction documents

4. Headed shear studs

5. Anchor rods & threaded rods

AISC 360

Section A3.3, Table N5.6-1

AISC 360

Section A3.1, Section N3.2, Section N5.2

Section A3.5, Section N3.2

AWS A5

Section A3.6

AISC 360

Section A3.4

QA/QC

Structural steel erection

1. Compliance with approved construction documents Inspections of:

- Member locations and sizes

- Joint details, including bracing and stiffening details

- Baseplate and grout placement

- Open web joist and bridging installation

- Shear stud quantity

- Shop & field cutting, finished surfaces, shop/field heating for straightening/curving/ cambering, shop fabrication and field erection tolerances

IBC 1705.2,

AISC 360

Chapter N, Section M2.1 & M2.2, AISC Code of Standard Practice

Metal deck erection 1. Compliance with approved construction documents

- Deck type and orientation

- Inspection of welds/attachment

SDI QA/QC

AWS D1.3,

AISC 360 Section N6

QA/QC

High-Strength Bolts 1. Compliance with approved construction documents

- Quality assurance and quality control inspections to observe items on a random basis or perform tasks for each bolted joint or member before, during, and after bolting per tables in AISC 360.

Section N5.6, Project Steel Specifications

QA/QC

Welding of structural steel and shear studs

1. Quality assurance and quality control inspections to observe items on a random basis or perform tasks for each welded joint or member before, during, and after welding per tables in AISC 360 (shop & field welding).

2. Nondestructive testing of welded joints

3. Inspections of all joints and frames

4. Placement and installation of all steel headed stud anchors

Section N5.4

AWS D1.1,

Project Steel Specifications

AISC Section N5.5 AISC Section N5.7 AISC Section N6

2. Concrete Construction

IBC Table 1705.3

Reinforcing steel 1. Periodic inspection of size and placement

ACI 318 Ch. 20, 25.2, 25.3, 26.6.1- 26.6.3

TA

Welding rebar 1. Periodic verification of weldability of reinforcing steel other than ASTM A706 and inspection of single-pass fillet welds (5/16” maximum)

2. Continuous inspection of all other welds

AWS D1.4,

ACI 318 26.6.4

TA

Anchor bolts 1. Continuous inspection of size and placement

ACI 318 17.8.2

AISC 360 Section N7

TA

Post-installed anchors

1. Continuous inspection of size and placement of adhesive anchors installed in horizontally or upwardly inclined orientations to resist sustained tension loads.

2. Periodic inspection of size and placement of all other mechanical and adhesive anchors.

ACI 318 17.8.2.4,

ACI 355.4

ACI 318 17.8.2

Formwork 1. Periodic inspection for shape, location and dimensions.

ACI 318 26.11 TA

Design Mix 1. Verify required design mix is used IBC 1904.1 & 1904.2, ACI 318 Ch. 19, 26.4.3, 26.4.4

TA

Concreting operations

1. Sample fresh concrete for:

- strength tests

- slump

- air content

- temperature

2. Continuous inspection of proper placement techniques.

3. Periodic inspections for maintenance of specified curing temperature and techniques.

ASTM C172,

ASTM C31,

ACI 318 26.5 &

26.12

ACI 318 26.5

ACI 318 26.5.3-

26.5.5

3. Masonry Construction

Materials and strength

1. Review submittals and field review/testing of materials and strength

ACI 530 TA

Construction operations

1. Review submittals and field review/testing of the following:

- Proportioning, mixing consistency of mortar and grout

- Application of mortar grout and masonry units, including special shapes and bond beams

- Condition, size,…