Washtenaw County Purchasing is seeking a contractor for Construction & Building Testing and Geotech Services through Request for Proposal (RFP) #8776, with proposals due on September 25, 2025, at 9:00 am EST. The county requires a comprehensive provider of construction and building materials testing services, encompassing tasks such as soil borings, laboratory testing, dynamic cone penetrometer tests for foundation preparation, and structural assessments like parking structure inspections. The initial contract term is three years, with potential renewal for two additional one-year periods. Evaluation criteria will be based on a combined technical and pricing approach, with 50 points allocated to technical components: 20 points for company experience, 10 points for risk mitigation planning, and 20 points for project team qualifications. Bidders must complete detailed attachments demonstrating their service capabilities, pricing structures, local vendor status, and comprehensive corporate profiles. The RFP includes local vendor preference provisions, offering bid discounts of 5% for Washtenaw County-based vendors and 3% for Michigan-based companies. Bidders must comply with federal and state requirements, including equal employment opportunity regulations, labor standards, and anti-discrimination policies. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the solicitation suggests a comprehensive scope of services across multiple potential project scenarios. The county appears open to multiple types of organizations, with an emphasis on local and state-based businesses. Prospective bidders will need to demonstrate technical expertise in geotechnical services, construction testing, and materials assessment, with a strong focus on professional qualifications, risk management strategies, and proven experience in similar municipal and infrastructure testing projects.
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RFP 8776 CONSTRUCTION BUILDING TESTING AND GEOTECH SERVICES final.pdf | 934KB | 8/24/25 |