On-Call Materials Testing and Special Insepction.pdf

Request for Qualifications by

City of Concord, Owner for

On-Call

Materials Testing and Special Inspection

September 4, 2026

Request for Qualifications by City of Concord, Owner, for On-Call Materials Testing and Special Inspections

September 4, 2026

I. OVERVIEW AND PURPOSE:

The City of Concord is soliciting qualifications from qualified consulting firms to provide on-call material testing and special inspections services for upcoming municipal capital improvement and infrastructure projects. The City intends to select two (2) qualified firms to establish an on-call services agreement, allowing individual task orders and projects to be assigned flexibly as needs arise over the contract term.

II. SCOPE OF WORK:

The selected firms will provide all required material testing, laboratory analyses, and construction special inspections as required by individual project specifications and applicable building codes. Standard specifications and project documentation can be downloaded from the City of Concord website at City of Concord Purchasing.

• Inquiries & Addenda: Questions concerning this RFQ should be directed via email to Enrique Blat, Deputy City Engineer, at blatr@concordnc.gov. Any formal amendments will be issued in writing as an addendum.

• Communication Restrictions: Firms shall have no contact related to this RFQ with elected officials or City of Concord employees other than the designated contact during the submittal process. Violation of this rule may result in immediate disqualification.

• Interviews: At the option of the selection committee, interviews may be conducted with shortlisted applicants to aid the final selection.

III. SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS:

Statements of qualifications must be submitted electronically in .pdf format to blatr@concordnc.gov following the instructions detailed below.

1. Coversheet: List the request title, your firm’s name, and the contact person's name, address, email, and telephone number.

2. Experience of the Firm: Provide a narrative detailing your firm's prior experience on municipal, commercial, or civil projects requiring materials testing and special inspections. Highlight your firm's capacity, staff availability, and commitment to handling multiple concurrent on-call assignments.

https://concordnc.gov/Departments/Finance/Purchasing/RFPs-RFQs-and-Bids

3. Project Team: Provide names, qualifications, and resumes of the proposed project manager, key technical personnel, and any sub-consultants who will service the City’s task orders. Detail the office location from which staff will operate.

IV. QUALIFICATION STATEMENT DEADLINE:

Statements of qualifications are limited to 8 pages inclusive of the cover sheet. Only electronic submissions in .pdf format will be accepted; paper copies are not required.

• Submission Deadline: No later than 2:00 p.m. on September 21, 2026, sent to blatr@concordnc.gov. Submissions that exceed the page limit or are received after the deadline will not be considered.

• Email Subject Line: Must contain the firm’s name and “SOQ for On-Call Materials Testing and Inspections”.

• Receipt & Notification: An electronic receipt will be sent upon download. The City anticipates completing reviews and notifying the selected firms by September 24, 2026.

V. SELECTION CRITERIA:

Submissions will be evaluated by City staff based on the following weighted considerations:

• Qualifications of the Firm & Personnel: Demonstrated experience, certifications (such as NICET, ACI, or PE licensure), and technical training with similar materials testing and special inspection scopes.

• Project Manager & Team Availability: Evaluation of the designated project manager and key personnel, including office proximity and familiarity with local construction standards and the Concord area.

• Response Capability & Resource Management: Demonstrated capacity to handle multiple simultaneous task orders, maintain strict budgets, meet expedited schedules, and show a clear understanding of municipal on-call frameworks.

VI. EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY AND DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE:

The City of Concord does not discriminate in administering any of its programs and activities. Awarded firms must ensure that no person is denied employment, fair treatment, or discriminated against based on race, sex, religion, age, national origin, or disability.

Firms must include a formal commitment ensuring that work sites and workforces remain drug-free and that associated individuals and subcontractors meet all municipal safety and compliance standards.

September 4, 2026