Construction Materials Testing Services MSA

The City of Commerce City is conducting a competitive procurement for Construction Materials Testing Services through a Master Services Agreement (MSA), soliciting proposals from qualified vendors to support various capital construction projects. The RFP (RFP-PW-25-017) specifically seeks a vendor to provide comprehensive material testing and inspection services, including soil, concrete, and steel testing, with material observations as a key component. Proposals are due by September 11, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. MT, with an anticipated selection date of October 17, 2025, and contract execution expected by October 31, 2025. The evaluation process will be qualitative-based, with selection criteria weighted as 30% Experience & Qualifications, 40% Methodology & Approach, and 30% Proposed Cost. Respondents must submit detailed proposals demonstrating firm experience, key personnel qualifications, client references, comprehensive methodology, and specific hourly rates for technicians and project managers. The materials testing laboratory must possess current AASHTO accreditation and meet specific personnel and testing requirements, with proposals to be submitted through the Rocky Mountain E-Purchasing System (BidNet).

The solicitation does not explicitly mention specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. The contract is anticipated to have a maximum value of $500,000 with an expected three-year term, commencing with a notice to proceed on October 17, 2025. No information is provided about incumbent vendors or existing contractors. Respondents will be required to submit comprehensive documentation including detailed testing service rates, personnel qualifications, and a thorough approach to materials testing methodologies. The procurement is specifically targeting professional testing services for capital construction projects within the City of Commerce City in Adams County, Colorado, with a focus on technical expertise and quality of proposed services. Prospective vendors should be prepared to demonstrate their technical capabilities, laboratory accreditations, and ability to provide precise, reliable materials testing across various construction project types.