RFQ - On-Call Geotechnical Material Consultant

The scope of work will generally consist of sampling & testing of PCC concrete, taking soils samples, conducting in-place relative density test for base, subbase, subgrade soils and asphalt concrete pavements. The Consultant is expected to provide detailed daily field reports of construction activities/observations with labeled photographs and results of material testing. Monthly progress reports and the necessary equipment to perform the observation and testing shall be provided. All soils testing shall be conducted in accordance with ASTM Standards. All concrete testing shall be conducted in accordance with ASTM and/or ACI Standards. Caltrans test methods may be required upon request. The scopes of services, described herein, are not intended to be comprehensive nor exclusive; they are merely set forth as a general outline of the work that is expected. The scope of work for construction activities covers a variety of tasks, including but not limited to the following: Earthwork Observation, Testing & Reporting - Soil Sampling - Sub-excavation Observations - Unclassified Cut, Haul & Compacted Fill Observations - Soil Compaction Testing of Fill - Soil Compaction Testing of Trenches - Sub-grade Compaction Testing - Aggregate Base Compaction Testing - Probing Material Compaction Adjacent to Structures - Daily Field Report with Pictures Concrete Observation, Testing & Reporting - Concrete Placement - Concrete Sampling & Testing - Daily Field Report with Pictures Asphalt Concrete Observation, Testing & Reporting - Asphalt Density and Smoothness - Asphalt Sampling - Asphalt Laydown & Compaction Effort Observation - Asphalt Compaction Testing - Daily Field Report with Pictures Standardized ASTM Laboratory Testing & Reporting - Soil Max Density & Optimum Moisture Content - Soil Sand Equivalent - Soil Gradation Sieve Analysis - Aggregate Gradation Sieve Analysis - Marshall Stability - Marshal Density - Asphalt Extraction-Solvent Request for Qualification CC24-029 On-Call Geotechnical Material Consultant Page 7 - Sieve on Extracted Sample - Theoretical Maximum Density - Concrete Compressive Strength Testing - R-Value Please provide proof that consultants' laboratory is certified/licensed by AASHTO. Proof that laboratory technicians are certified by ACI, ICC, NICET or AASHTO to perform the respective test methods utilized. The method of Contractor Selection has not been Determined at this time.

Division 01 -	General Requirements.
Division 03 -	Concrete.
Division 04 -	Masonry.
Division 05 -	Metals.
Division 06 -	Wood, Plastics, and Composites.
Division 07 -	Thermal and Moisture Protection.
Division 08 -	Openings.
Division 09 -	Finishes.
Division 10 -	Specialties.
Division 11 -	Equipment.
Division 13 -	Special Construction.
Division 21 -	Fire Suppression.
Division 22 -	Plumbing.
Division 23 -	Heating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning (HVAC).
Division 25 -	Integrated Automation.
Division 26 -	Electrical.
Division 27 -	Communications.