Professional Construction Material Testing Services

Volusia County, Florida is requesting statements of qualifications for professional construction material testing services under RSQ 26-SQ-111IF, with a deadline of August 20, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. via the OpenGov online platform. Multiple firms will be awarded basic contracts; the scope spans engineering analysis, geotechnical and environmental exploration, subsurface drilling, field testing (compaction, concrete cylinders, asphalt), and limited laboratory support performed by testing technicians under engineer oversight.

All respondents must employ a registered Professional Engineer on staff and maintain professional licensure in Florida. The contract is FEMA-funded and subject to federal compliance requirements, including Davis-Bacon Act prevailing wage, Equal Employment Opportunity provisions under Executive Order 11246, Copeland Anti-Kickback Act, and Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act overtime rules for hours exceeding forty per week. Contractors performing work on FEMA-funded projects must comply with the Clean Air Act and Federal Water Pollution Control Act where contract value exceeds $150,000.

The basic contract term is three years with two optional one-year renewals exercisable at the County's discretion, subject to Volusia County Council approval and mutual agreement with the consultant. Services will be assigned through written Task Assignments specifying scope, dates, and payment terms. Compensation is based on unit prices negotiated per Task Assignment; no guarantee exists that any projects will be assigned. Evaluation criteria include qualifications, experience with similar projects, staff credentials, prime and sub-consultant collaboration history, quality of previous performance, financial resources, character, integrity, and compliance with applicable laws.

Required submissions include professional licenses, proof of insurance, conflict-of-interest disclosures, debarment certifications, drug-free workplace certification, truth-in-negotiation certification, human trafficking attestation, and certifications regarding scrutinized companies. Insurance requirements include Workers Compensation with Florida Statutory Coverage, Commercial General Liability with $1,000,000 per occurrence / $2,000,000 aggregate, Auto Liability $1,000,000 combined single limit, and Professional Liability $1,000,000 per incident / $2,000,000 aggregate, with the County named as additional insured where applicable. Questions are due fourteen days before the closing date. Short-listed firms may be required to provide oral presentations.