Third-Party Testing & Inspection Services for Portage County New LEC/Jail

Portage County, Wisconsin through its Purchasing Department and TEGRA Inc. is requesting proposals for third-party geotechnical testing and inspection services for the new Portage County Law Enforcement Center and Jail project, with proposals due July 28, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. and questions due July 17, 2026 at 2:00 p.m.

The scope includes general construction observation, testing, and reporting to verify compliance with geotechnical recommendations and specifications; observation and testing of subgrade preparation and proof rolling; compaction testing of structural fill; classification and testing of fill materials; foundation bearing testing and evaluation; and inspection of slab-on-grade subgrades. An optional add-alternate scope covers pavement construction observation and verification services. Construction services are anticipated to begin on or about September 1, 2026 and continue through completion of earthwork, foundations, and site construction.

Proposals will be evaluated on a 20-point scale: statement of qualifications and relevant project experience (3 points), key personnel and certifications (3 points), summary of testing capabilities (1 point), ability to meet the scheduled start date (3 points), estimated response time for field services (3 points), and a comprehensive fee proposal including hourly rates, unit rates for common testing activities, and estimated quantities (7 points). Proposals are limited to ten single-sided pages with minimum 11-point font, excluding the transmittal cover letter. An addendum is estimated for release by end of business July 21, 2026. The County will notify the award vendor within approximately two weeks of the submission deadline and reserves the right to negotiate with the next highest-scoring proposer if contract terms cannot be agreed upon with the highest-scoring proposer. Reference documents including the geotechnical report, civil and landscape drawings, technical specifications, and project manual are available through a secure file transfer portal.