Materials Testing and Special Inspections - On-Call

The City of Concord is soliciting qualifications from consulting firms to provide on-call materials testing and special inspections services for municipal capital improvement and infrastructure projects, with submissions due September 21, 2026 at 2:00 p.m., and the City intending to select two qualified firms.

Qualifications are evaluated on demonstrated experience and certifications such as NICET, ACI, or PE licensure; the qualifications and availability of the proposed project manager and key technical personnel; and the firm's capacity to manage multiple concurrent task orders while maintaining budgets and expedited schedules with familiarity of local construction standards in the Concord area. Selected firms will deliver all required material testing, laboratory analyses, and construction special inspections as specified by individual projects and applicable building codes on a flexible task-order basis. The contract term is not specified in the posting.

Submissions must be in PDF format, limited to 8 pages including a cover sheet. The City anticipates notifying selected firms by September 24, 2026. Interviews may be conducted at the selection committee's discretion. All awarded firms must comply with the City's equal employment opportunity and drug-free workplace requirements, ensure non-discrimination policies, and confirm that work sites and associated subcontractors meet all municipal safety and compliance standards. Firms are prohibited from contacting elected officials or other City employees during the submittal process; violations result in immediate disqualification. Questions should be directed to Enrique Blat, Deputy City Engineer, at blatr@concordnc.gov, with formal amendments issued as written addenda.