Summit County Materials Testing

Summit County, Utah is soliciting bid proposals from qualified civil engineering firms to provide comprehensive materials testing services for 2026 and 2027, with potential extension through 2029. The procurement seeks vendors to perform hot mix asphalt, soil, and concrete testing, along with general construction inspection services across various county projects. Specific service requirements include ensuring proper traffic control measures, verifying project construction aligns with plans and specifications, and measuring and tracking quantities for payment purposes. Proposal evaluation will be weighted 25% on key personnel qualifications, 25% on firm's relevant project experience, and 50% on proposed fees. Consultant firms and laboratory personnel must be UDOT certified, with test results required to be returned within 24 hours. The proposal submission deadline is February 4th, 2026, at 2:00 p.m., with electronic submissions to be sent to jaharris@summitcountyutah.gov and bbrady@summitcountyutah.gov. Pricing must be submitted on a per-unit cost basis for each test type listed in Exhibit A, covering soils testing, concrete testing, asphalt testing, and general inspection services.

The solicitation does not specify explicit set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Summit County intends to award contracts to the two highest-ranking consultants, potentially utilizing both firms for materials testing services. Second-year pricing for 2027 and potential extension years (2028-2029) will be subject to a cap based on the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U). While specific budget ranges are not detailed in the documentation, the procurement covers a wide range of testing and inspection services across utility installations, road reconstructions, HMA overlays, and slurry seal projects. The final contract award requires approval from the County Manager, and a Notice to Proceed will only be issued after full contract execution and satisfaction of all insurance requirements. No incumbent vendors are mentioned in the solicitation, and there are no explicit notes about integrating with existing infrastructure or technology beyond the standard UDOT certification requirements.