On-Call Professional Third-Party Testing, Construction Administrative, and Observation Consulting Services

The City of Rock Hill, South Carolina is seeking qualifications from consulting firms to provide on-call professional third-party testing, construction administrative, and observation consulting services for various infrastructure projects including water mains, sewer mains, stormwater, roads, site plans, and pedestrian amenities. The Request for Qualifications (RFQ) #2070-RFQ requires firms to demonstrate corporate and individual staff experience in urban environment services and familiarity with local permitting requirements. Responses are due electronically by June 11, 2025, at 10:00 am, with a question submission deadline of May 28, 2025. The city will evaluate responses using a 100-point weighted criteria: firm qualifications (30 points), project experience (20 points), project understanding (20 points), response capability (20 points), and historical performance (10 points). The anticipated contract start date is September 15, 2025, with an initial 36-month term and potential for two 12-month optional extensions. Selected firms will be responsible for comprehensive on-site construction monitoring, daily reporting, materials testing, and geotechnical investigations using CCRL and AASHTO/ACI accredited laboratories.

The procurement includes local purchasing preferences, with businesses located within Rock Hill municipal limits potentially receiving a 5% adjustment factor, and businesses in York County outside Rock Hill potentially receiving a 3% adjustment factor, capped at $25,000. While specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are not explicitly detailed in the provided documents, the city's sample agreement indicates a commitment to equal opportunity employment standards. The contract is non-exclusive, meaning multiple firms could be selected to provide services. The sample agreement suggests that payment will be based on monthly invoicing, with total fees not to exceed a predetermined amount and up to 10% retainage to ensure satisfactory project completion. The contract emphasizes the independent contractor status of service providers and includes comprehensive confidentiality and compliance requirements. Although a specific budget range is not provided, the non-exclusive nature and potential for multiple firm selections suggests flexibility in contract awards.