Construction Materials Testing and Special Inspection Services
- Client
- Swansea, South Carolina
- RFP Number
- CONS-24533
- Posted
- 10/8/2026
- Category
- Construction, Architecture, Interior Design, Landscaping and Other Related Services
- Budget
- Looking for Proposal
- NAICS
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- Set-aside
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- Contact
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Description
AI GeneratedThe government authority located in Swansea, SC needs a vendor to provide all labor, materials, equipment, supervision, transportation, certified personnel, incidentals, and services necessary for construction materials testing and special inspection services. The scope of work includes soils and foundations tasks, such as observing subgrade proof rolling prior to fill placement, conducting laboratory moisture-density relationship testing and field density compaction testing, and evaluating shallow foundation excavations. Eligibility is limited to onshore vendors based in the USA, and the work must be performed onsite. Vendors must submit all questions no later than October 21, 2026, and submit a proposal detailing their budget for the project.
Key solicitation details
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Lexington School District Four is requesting sealed proposals from qualified engineering and testing firms to provide construction materials testing and special inspection services for the new Lexington Four Transportation and Maintenance Building in Swansea, SC. The solicitation will result in an award to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder.
- Issued by
- Lexington School District Four
- Date Issued
- 10/7/2026
- Questions due
- 10/21/2026 at 11:30 am
- Proposals due
- 11/2/2026 at 11:30 am
- How to submit
- Sealed hard copy
- Submission details
- Submit 3 Hard Copies in a sealed package to Lexington School District Four, 607 E 5th Street, Swansea, SC 29160. Solicitation Number & Opening Date must appear on package exterior.
- Contract term
- November 16, 2026 through October 31, 2027 or 1 year from the effective date, with an option to renew for an additional 4 years.
- Place of performance
- Lexington Four Transportation and Maintenance Building located at 140 Lewis Rast Road, Swansea, SC 29160
- Insurance and bonding
- Contractor must carry required workers' compensation (unless exempt by SC), general liability, and automobile insurance naming the District as an additional insured.
How proposals are evaluated
| Lowest responsive and responsible bidder |
Scope of work
- IBC Chapter 1 and Chapter 17 Special Inspections
- Structural field monitoring
- Accredited laboratory testing
- Stormwater compliance inspections
- Soils and foundations testing including proof rolling, density compaction, and foundation evaluations
- Inspection of metal roof decking, joists, bridging, frame bracing, and fasteners
- Masonry CMU reinforcement and grout testing
Minimum qualifications
- Qualified and properly licensed engineering and testing firm
- Maintain accredited testing laboratories and a certified regional office
- All required licenses including SC Contractor/Engineering License
- No less than five (5) years of experience in gutter systems removal and installation
- Required workers' compensation and general liability insurance
- Minimum of three (3) references for projects of similar size and type
- Appropriate financial, material, equipment, facility, and personnel resources
Documents to include with the bid
- Invitation for Bid Form (Page 1 & 2) completed and signed
- Verification of Insurance / Certificate of Liability Insurance (COI)
- License Verification / Copy of License(s)
- Completed Pricing Form / Bid Pricing Form with Authorized Signature
- Reference Sheet / Attachment A: References
- Detailed narrative statement establishing qualification requirements
- Offer Pricing Certification
Verify important details
Document checkConfirm submission instructions and amendments with the issuing agency before responding.
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