IDIQ Geotechnical and Construction Material Testing for LIT / LSC-O / LSC-PA

Provide Indefinite DeliveryIndefinite Quantity ("IDIQ") Geotechnical and Construction Material Testing Services to assist the planning, design, renovation and construction of facilities for Lamar Institute of Technology, Beaumont, Texas; Lamar State College-Orange, Orange, Texas; Lamar State CollegePort Arthur, Port Arthur, Texas, ("Component"), on an hourly fee or lump sum basis as needed by the Component. Respondents shall provide construction material testing, engineering and geological services for the projects designated by the Component through written assignments and shall perform its services by providing all necessary supervision, labor, materials, equipment, and supplies. The services performed will be at the direction of and on an "as needed" basis for the Component. Anticipated services include, but are not to be limited to, feasibility studies for new construction and renovation projects (including the necessary field exploration, surface drilling and sampling, and laboratory analysis); laboratory testing of concrete, welding, soil, and rock materials; site preparation and foundation design recommendations; pavement design; report preparation; project plans and specification reviews; and written peer review reports. Other related, but not specifically named services, may be requested which are beneficial to the Component in the delivery of or maintenance of facilities. The firm will render these services to the Component as needed, with no minimum or maximum amount of services specified. In particular, the firm must be prepared to assign at least one person with significant related experience to be available as the point of contact for all oversight efforts at the Component institution. An agreement with the selected firm(s) will be issued as an indefinite quantity agreement (the "Agreement") with a 2-year initial term, and an option for the Owner to extend the Agreement for two (2) additional 1- year terms. The total value of the agreement will not exceed Five Hundred Thousand Dollars ($500,000) for the total term of the Agreement, including all extensions. This solicitation sets forth the terms, conditions, and requirements for prospective Geotechnical and Construction Material Testing firms to be considered for this work. (Prospective firms are hereinafter referred to as "Respondents").