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The City of Grand Prairie, Texas is requesting qualifications for third-party construction materials testing and special inspection services for the Memorial Gardens Cemetery expansion project under RFQ #26049, with submissions due June 10, 2026 at 2:30 p.m.

The scope includes soil compaction testing, concrete sampling and testing, reinforcement steel inspection, drilled pier observation, and masonry mortar and grout testing to verify that construction activities align with plans, specifications, and codes. The selected firm must complete the project within six months from contract execution. Required submissions are firm qualifications, project experience, team resumes, a detailed project plan with timeline, references from a minimum of two municipalities, a Certificate of Insurance, and completion of required questionnaires and verifications. Fees and costs are not included in the initial submission; the City will negotiate fee and contract terms with the highest-ranked qualified professional following evaluation.

No contract value is stated. Interviews for shortlisted firms (up to three candidates) are anticipated July 6–10, 2026, with 45-minute sessions including a 30-minute presentation and question period. Evaluation criteria are weighted as follows: experience of the firm and project team (25 points), experience with similar municipal clients (20 points), approach and methodology (30 points), and interview performance (25 points).

Insurance requirements are General Liability ($1 million each occurrence / $2 million aggregate), Professional Liability ($1 million each occurrence / $2 million aggregate), Automobile Liability ($1 million combined single limit), and Workers' Compensation at statutory limits, with the City named as an additional insured on general liability and automobile policies. Payment is made monthly on a Net 30 basis following invoice submission and City approval. The City reserves the right to reject all responses, waive formalities, and award to another firm if negotiations with the top-ranked candidate fail.