Construction Materials Testing and Inspection Services

Tarrant Regional Water District (TRWD) is requesting Statements of Qualifications for Construction Materials Testing and Inspection Services, with SOQs due August 24, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. Central Time. This is a qualifications-based selection; TRWD explicitly reserves the right to conduct interviews with up to three top-ranked firms before requesting a comprehensive scope and fees proposal, and retains the right to perform all or some described services with its own staff.

The scope spans four service categories: Field Certified Welding and Structural Inspections (Category A); Soils Compaction, Concrete and HMAC Testing (Category B); Protective Coatings-Structural Coatings (Category C); and Electrical Equipment Acceptance Testing (Category D). The project includes CC1/RC1 Electrical Improvements for TRWD facilities in Fort Worth, Texas. Minimum qualifications require AWS Certified Welding Inspectors for structural steel; laboratories accredited by A2LA or AASHTO in soils and geotechnical testing; NICET Level II certifications for soils technicians; ACI Field Testing Technician Grade 1 or NICET Level II certifications for concrete technicians; and NETA Level 2 or higher certifications for electrical technicians with demonstrated experience in owner acceptance testing. Professional liability insurance with an annual aggregate of $1 million is required.

Evaluation criteria are Experience and Qualifications of Proposed Personnel (50 points), Prior Experience and Past Performance (30 points), and Commitment of Staff and Schedule (20 points). SOQ responses are limited to 15 pages (excluding cover page, table of contents, appendices, and required forms) and must be organized into seven specified sections. Respondents must not include fee estimates, pricing, or billing rate information. Form 1295 (Certificate of Interested Parties) must be completed online. Questions are due August 13, 2026. Contract term will be negotiated following selection.