On-Call Construction Materials Testing Services

The City of Fremont, located in Alameda County, California, is seeking proposals for on-call construction materials testing services through RFP #26-002. The procurement is designed to supplement the City's in-house soils lab capabilities for its Capital Improvement Program (CIP) over the next five years. Specific services include field density testing, concrete and asphalt batch plant inspections, laboratory materials qualification testing, building and structural inspection, and related administrative tasks. Proposals are due by 2:00 PM on September 10, 2025, and must be submitted through www.bidnetdirect.com//cityoffremont. The City anticipates selecting three consultants, with master service agreements to be negotiated with the top two ranking firms. Consultants must maintain appropriate professional licenses, comply with prevailing wage requirements, and provide comprehensive project documentation. Evaluation criteria will likely include technical expertise, past performance, and ability to meet the comprehensive testing and inspection requirements for various public works projects.

The contract does not specify explicit set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises. The five-year Master Service Agreement will be structured with task orders issued on an as-needed basis, with total compensation not to exceed $1,250,000 over the contract term. Consultants must meet stringent insurance requirements, including $1,000,000 in general liability coverage, $1,000,000 in automobile liability, and $2,000,000 in professional liability insurance. Payment will be made on a time and materials basis, providing flexibility for the City's ongoing construction materials testing needs. The procurement appears open to qualified professional testing and inspection firms with demonstrated capabilities in construction materials analysis and testing. No incumbent vendors are specifically mentioned in the documentation. The contract will support the City's Capital Improvement Program by providing external expertise to complement existing in-house testing capabilities across various public works projects.