Construction and Building Materials Testing Services

A government authority in Michigan is seeking a vendor to provide construction and building materials testing services. The agency requires these services to support various engineering, environmental, and structural assessment needs. The scope of work spans construction testing and observation, geotechnical services, and laboratory testing. For construction testing and observation, the agency requires coverage of foundation construction, earth retention systems, tieback and pile load testing, and subgrade soil/proof-rolling evaluation. The requested services also encompass masonry, structural steel/precast concrete fabrication shop inspections, roofing, environmental characterization, engineering consultation, expert witness services, facility condition assessments, and materials evaluations. Geotechnical services must include geotechnical evaluation and soil borings, foundation design, retaining wall design, specialized embankment design, and pavement design. Bidders must submit a unit pricing list and fee schedule detailing personnel and drill crew hourly rates, daily equipment rates, field testing, test drilling, and other expenses. These other expenses must cover mileage, local vehicle use, per diem meals, direct reimbursable expenses, subcontract expenses, equipment rental, and out-of-town expenses. The agency restricts eligibility to onshore organizations based in the United States. The selected vendor must perform all work onsite. Bidders may submit proposals digitally via email or online. The agency is looking for proposals to establish the budget and has set the deadline for all questions as May 26, 2026.