Construction Materials Testing and Special Inspections for the Health and Sciences Building

Isothermal Community College is seeking a qualified consultant or firm to perform construction materials testing and special inspections for the Health and Sciences Building Project located on its campus. The Request for Qualifications (RFQ) specifically targets a construction materials testing and special inspections (CMT SI) consultant who will support the design-build team of Whiting-Turner and Moseley Architects. The project involves constructing a 52,800 net square foot facility to house Nursing, EMT, and Paramedic spaces, with clinical partnership spaces, labs, lounges, and administrative offices. Submittals are due by 2:00 p.m. on May 15, 2025, and must be emailed to bkugler@mbpce.com, with the construction phase scheduled from June 2025 to October 2026. The selected consultant must demonstrate expertise in North Carolina State Construction Office procedures, materials testing, special inspections, and building code compliance. Required services include comprehensive testing and inspection activities such as soil testing, concrete sampling, structural steel inspection, and detailed field reporting across multiple construction divisions. The consultant will be expected to attend monthly meetings, identify and report any construction deficiencies, and ensure strict adherence to state construction guidelines.

The RFQ does not explicitly outline specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. The project is located in Sampson County, North Carolina, with a construction budget of approximately $22,700,000. No incumbent vendors are mentioned in the documentation, and there are no specific notes about existing infrastructure requiring integration. The consultant will be responsible for providing comprehensive testing and inspection services throughout the construction process, with a focus on ensuring quality control and compliance with state and local building standards. While the exact contract value for the materials testing and special inspections is not specified, the services will be critical to the successful completion of the $22.7 million Health and Sciences Building project. The selection will likely be based on the consultant's demonstrated expertise, past performance, understanding of North Carolina construction requirements, and ability to provide thorough, detailed inspection and testing services across various construction disciplines.