Construction Material Testing

Rockland County Department of General Services Purchasing Division is requesting sealed bids for construction material testing services across all County facilities, with bids due September 10, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. and a virtual pre-bid meeting on Microsoft Teams on August 20, 2026 at 10:30 a.m.

The scope encompasses soil classification and compaction verification, concrete testing, bituminous paving field inspection, masonry and steel testing, radiographic examination, and fireproofing verification at County-owned properties including the Dr. Robert L. Yeager Health Center in Pomona, New City Government Center, Fire Training Center in Pomona, Rockland Community College Campus in Suffern, and Rockland County Sewer District #1. All testing must be conducted by licensed or certified field and laboratory personnel in accordance with the latest ASTM and ACI guidelines. Testing laboratories must be accredited to perform all required procedures.

Sections 1 through 7 will be awarded separately to the lowest responsive bidder meeting stated requirements; bidders must submit unit pricing for all labor, equipment, material, and delivery charges on an F.O.B. Destination basis for each section to be considered for award. Field technician services are billed on half-day (up to 4 hours), full-day (4 to 8 hours), and overtime (over 8 hours) increments, with miscellaneous charges for travel outside Rockland County, cancellations, and tolls.

The contract term is one year from the date of award with options to renew for two additional one-year terms. Pricing must remain firm for the first contract year with no wage adjustments; renewal adjustments are capped at the CPI Index increase for the preceding 12 months.

Bidders must submit a $500 bid deposit or bid bond, valid New York State Worker's Compensation and Disability Certificates or Attestation of Exemption, proof of insurance with the County named as additional insured, and a Certificate of Experience documenting three years of prior laboratory analysis work with three references. General Liability ($1,000,000 per occurrence / $2,000,000 aggregate), Automobile Liability ($1,000,000 combined single limit), Excess Umbrella Liability ($5,000,000), and statutory Workers' Compensation coverage are required, with certificates due within five business days of award.