Engineering- Geotechnical and Related Services

Chesterfield County and Chesterfield County Public Schools are requesting proposals for engineering-geotechnical and related services under a master contract with work assignments on an as-needed basis, with proposals due October 8, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. and the right to award to multiple firms. The County is committed to increasing opportunities for minority-owned, service-disabled veteran-owned, small, women-owned, military family-owned, and Chesterfield County-based businesses.

The scope encompasses geotechnical and soils testing, concrete and masonry inspection, structural steel evaluation, wood truss assessment, environmental studies, welding inspection, ground penetrating radar detection, helical pile foundation work, and geothermal testing. Proposals must include an executive summary, detailed service descriptions, qualifications and capacity statements, key personnel biographies, sub-consultant information, and a minimum of five references from similar projects. Firms must be registered with the Virginia State Corporation Commission (Attachment A required).

Compensation for individual project assignments will be negotiated on a lump-sum not-to-exceed basis or time-and-materials basis, with hourly rates not exceeding those established in the contract. All work expenses, including professional fees and reimbursable costs for transportation, report reproduction, and computer time, must be included in the fee estimate. The County will designate a project manager and assign work to qualified personnel in sufficient numbers to meet negotiated performance schedules.

Questions must be submitted by September 17, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. to Chad Galusha, Senior Sourcing Officer, at (804) 748-1664 or procurement@chesterfield.gov. Hard-copy proposals must include one original and one electronic copy on USB drive; electronic submissions use the County's eProcurement system. Proposals must be signed by an authorized representative and submitted to Chesterfield County Procurement Department, 9901 Lori Road, Chesterfield, Virginia 23832. Contracts will be governed by Virginia law with dispute resolution in Chesterfield County courts.