City of Puyallup - Materials Testing and Special Inspections Services RFQ - CIP 27-015 (2027-2028)
City of PuyallupCity · Puyallup, WA- Due
- Oct 21, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Sep 30, 2026
- Contract term
- 2 years
- Primary contact
- Jessica Wilson
- (253) 435-3645
The 30-second brief
The City of Puyallup Public Works Department is requesting Statements of Qualifications (SOQ) from consultants interested in providing on-call materials testing and special inspections services for various city projects and tasks. Services include field testing, inspection, laboratory analysis, and scoping/planning of construction materials such as in-situ soils, engineered fill, asphalt, concrete, structural steel, rebar, and water quality. Work will be assigned on an as-needed basis from January 2027 to December 2028 under a master contract with an annual aggregate cap of $50,000 per year and a total contract value not to exceed $100,000. Submittals are due no later than 2:00 PM on October 21, 2026, via email to Jessica Wilson at [email protected]. Evaluation criteria include consultant experience, timely performance, budget compliance, municipal and regulatory agency experience, references, testing capabilities and equipment, and office location/travel time.
Materials testing and special inspections services for concrete, Asphaltic concrete mixes, Soils testing, Hazardous materials testing, Special inspections (reinforcing steel, Welding, Structural steel, Formwork, Epoxy), And water quality testing.
Consultant's experience in performing materials testing and special inspections, Demonstrated ability to perform work in a timely manner, Demonstrated ability to meet budget expectations, Demonstrated ability to work with municipalities and regulatory agencies, Strength of references for similar types of municipal work, Specific testing capabilities, available certified staff, and available testing equipment, Location of office and travel time and distance to Puyallup
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Summary
The City of Puyallup Public Works Department is requesting Statements of Qualifications (SOQ) from consultants interested in providing on-call materials testing and special inspections services for various city projects and tasks.
Services include field testing, inspection, laboratory analysis, and scoping/planning of construction materials such as in-situ soils, engineered fill, asphalt, concrete, structural steel, rebar, and water quality. Work will be assigned on an as-needed basis from January 2027 to December 2028 under a master contract with an annual aggregate cap of $50,000 per year and a total contract value not to exceed $100,000. Submittals are due no later than 2:00 PM on October 21, 2026, via email to Jessica Wilson at [email protected]. Evaluation criteria include consultant experience, timely performance, budget compliance, municipal and regulatory agency experience, references, testing capabilities and equipment, and office location/travel time.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
9- Consultant's experience in performing materials testing and special inspections
- Demonstrated ability to perform work in a timely manner
- Demonstrated ability to meet budget expectations
- Demonstrated ability to work with municipalities and regulatory agencies
- Strength of references for similar types of municipal work
- Specific testing capabilities
- Available certified staff
- Available testing equipment
- Location of office and travel time and distance to Puyallup
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
6- Materials testing and special inspections services for concrete
- Asphaltic concrete mixes
- Soils testing
- Hazardous materials testing
- Special inspections (reinforcing steel, Welding, Structural steel, Formwork, Epoxy)
- Water quality testing
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
SOQ limited to 10 single-sided pages, minimum of 3 references, attached In-House Form indicating work completed in-house or through a partner company.
- Submit to
- [email protected]
- Scope location
- Puyallup, WA
Questions about this RFQ
How do I respond to this RFQ from City of Puyallup?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is October 21, 2026. The solicitation specifies required deliverables that must be addressed in your response. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: [email protected]. For questions, contact Jessica Wilson.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFQ?
Most government agencies, including City of Puyallup in WA, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
What happens after the RFQ submission deadline?
After the deadline, the issuing agency reviews all submissions against the stated evaluation criteria. This typically includes a compliance check, technical evaluation, cost analysis, and may involve oral presentations with shortlisted vendors.
Can I ask questions about this solicitation before submitting?
Yes, most solicitations allow vendors to submit questions during a designated period. The primary contact is Jessica Wilson at (253) 435-3645. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Materials testing and special inspections services for concrete, Asphaltic concrete mixes, Soils testing, Hazardous materials testing, Special inspections (reinforcing steel, Welding, Structural steel, Formwork, Epoxy), And water quality testing.. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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What are the evaluation criteria for this solicitation?
This solicitation includes specific evaluation criteria that will be used to score proposals. The criteria include: "Consultant's experience in performing materials testing and special inspections, Demonstrated ability to perform work in a timely manner, Demonstrated ability to meet budget expectations, Demonstrated..." Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from City of Puyallup?
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What is the contract term for this solicitation?
The anticipated contract term is 2 years. Contract terms may include renewal options.
What documents are required to bid on this RFQ?
Requirements vary by solicitation, but common documents include a technical proposal, cost/price proposal, proof of insurance, relevant certifications, past performance references, and any forms specified in the solicitation. This solicitation specifically requires the following attachments: SOQ limited to 10 single-sided pages, minimum of 3 references, attached In-House Form indicating work completed in-house or through a partner company.. Review the full document from City of Puyallup for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Puyallup, WA. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.