RFQ-P-6570_May_11_26_solicitation_doc.pdf

This is an Invitation to Bid solicitation document issued by the Town of Trumbull, Connecticut for material testing services related to the construction of the new Hillcrest Middle School located at 530 Daniels Farm Road. The project encompasses comprehensive material testing and special inspection services for an approximately 139,283 square-foot multi-story building construction project. Services include testing and inspection of soils and foundations, cast-in-place concrete, masonry, structural steel, cold-formed steel framing, spray fire-resistant materials, precast concrete, exterior insulation and finish systems, and mechanical and electrical systems. The selected firm will serve as the Special Inspection Coordinator, maintaining comprehensive inspection records and providing interim monthly reports and final reports to the Building Official and Structural Engineer of Record. The solicitation opened April 24, 2026, at 10:30 AM EDT with a vendor question-and-answer period running from April 24, 2026, at 10:45 AM EDT through May 8, 2026, at 5:00 PM EDT. Proposals are due May 15, 2026, at 2:00 PM EDT, submitted in one original and three exact copies plus one electronic copy to Richard Kotchko, Interim Purchasing Agent, at Trumbull Town Hall, 5866 Main Street, Trumbull, Connecticut 06611. Firm selection is anticipated for May 26, 2026, with construction scheduled to begin July 6, 2026, and completion anticipated by December 2028.

Responding firms must demonstrate qualifications through submitted certifications and evidence of personnel qualifications, including ACI certifications for concrete work, AWS certifications for welding inspection, ICC certifications for masonry and structural steel, and NICET certifications for soils and concrete technicians. Proposals must include references from at least five clients served in the past five years. All lump sum fees and hourly rates quoted must remain firm fixed for 90 days from the date of proposal opening, with no separate travel expense charges permitted. The responding firm must obtain and maintain comprehensive insurance coverage including Workers' Compensation at statutory limits, Commercial General Liability ($1,000,000 per occurrence/$2,000,000 aggregate), Business Automobile Liability ($1,000,000 per occurrence), Professional Liability ($1,000,000 per claim/aggregate for five years post-substantial completion), and Excess Umbrella Liability ($2,000,000). The solicitation does not indicate any specific set-aside designations or restrictions limiting response to particular organizations, and all qualified vendors are eligible to respond. The project is funded through Town referendum approval and State of Connecticut funding. The estimated total contract value is not disclosed in the solicitation documents.