Special inspections and testing

The State of Oregon, specifically the Office of the Legislative Administrator, is seeking professional special inspections and testing services for Phase III of the Capitol Accessibility, Maintenance and Safety (CAMS) project located in Marion County and the City of Salem. The Request for Proposals (RFP) solicits full-service construction inspection services that include comprehensive field verification to ensure construction adherence to plans, specifications, and applicable codes and standards. Consultants must provide highly qualified inspectors who are specifically assigned to projects matching their areas of expertise, with inspection requirements spanning geotechnical, structural, architectural, and seismic-related domains. Key deliverables include detailed documentation of construction compliance, materials testing, and verification of construction processes across various project elements. The RFP mandates a pre-proposal conference on August 25, 2023, with proposals due by September 19, 2023, and an anticipated contract award date of October 20, 2023. Evaluation criteria will focus on the consultant's project history, proposed approach, team experience, and ability to meet the specialized inspection requirements outlined in Attachment F, which details Special Inspections Specifications S001-S004.

While specific set-aside designations are not explicitly detailed in the provided documents, the RFP indicates a single-award contract for special inspections and testing services. An Intent to Award document suggests that Smith-Emery Laboratories of San Francisco, California, has been selected as the preferred vendor. The project involves complex construction elements including spray-applied fireproofing, micro-pile grout testing, fiber-reinforced polymer applications, and structural steel inspections. Specific testing requirements include compressive strength testing for micro-pile grout, ultimate tensile testing for FRP applications, and verification of fireproofing specifications. Although precise budget ranges are not specified, the comprehensive nature of the inspection services and the project's scope at the Oregon State Capitol Building suggest a significant contract value. The project will leverage existing infrastructure and requires integration with ongoing construction processes, with some specialized testing to be performed by project-specific fabricators like Mohawk Metals.