Material Testing

Williamston Community Schools is seeking material testing services for two capital improvement projects: a Tennis Court Replacement at the High School and Softball Field Improvements. The project scope involves demolishing eight existing tennis courts and installing new courts, replacing two dugouts with expanded facilities, and constructing a 2,000 square foot concessions/bathroom facility. The Request for Proposal (RFP) requires a comprehensive materials testing service including proof rolls, subgrade density testing, backfill densities, concrete testing for flatwork and foundations, post-tensioned concrete testing, and periodic rebar review. Proposals must be submitted electronically to Brandon Weingartz, Director of Facilities and Operations, by April 30th, 2025 at 2:00 PM. The project timeline includes the Tennis Court Project scheduled from May 2025 to August 2025 and the Softball Field Improvements from July 2025 to March 2026. The Construction Manager is The Christman Company, with French Associates & Foresite Design as the Architect and SDA-ENG as the Civil Engineer. Respondents must provide a lump sum Not-To-Exceed total budget proposal and include testing agency rate tables for contract inclusion.

The project is state-funded and requires compliance with prevailing wage rates. While no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are mentioned in the documentation, respondents must be prepared to meet state wage requirements. A geotechnical investigation report has already been completed for the site, which may provide additional context for potential bidders. The project does not explicitly list incumbent vendors or specify integration requirements with existing infrastructure. The budget is structured as a Not-To-Exceed total budget proposal, though specific dollar amounts are not disclosed in the provided documentation. Interested testing agencies should carefully review the geotechnical report and be prepared to provide comprehensive materials testing services across multiple construction phases. Proposals will likely be evaluated based on technical capability, testing methodologies, rate structures, and demonstrated experience with similar educational facility improvement projects.