County of Santa Cruz Materials Testing Services for Public Works Projects RFP
Santa Cruz CountyCounty · Santa Cruz, CA- Due
- Dec 4, 2025
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Nov 3, 2025
- Primary contact
- Katie Beach
- (831) 345-4782
The 30-second brief
The County of Santa Cruz Community Development & Infrastructure-Public Works-Construction Management Division is seeking on-call materials testing services for public works construction projects. Scope includes testing of aggregates, soils, fills (compaction, gradation), asphalt (HMA binder, density, Hamburg wheel tracker), and concrete (slump, compressive strength, air content). The firm will also provide special inspections for epoxy anchor pull tests, welding, and structural materials. Services must align with the County's QAP, federal-aid quality assurance, and Caltrans Specifications. Proposals are due December 4, 2025, to the submission location in Santa Cruz, CA.
Materials testing reports, Special inspection results
Conformance with County QAP and Caltrans Specifications
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Summary
The County of Santa Cruz Community Development & Infrastructure-Public Works-Construction Management Division is seeking on-call materials testing services for public works construction projects.
Scope includes testing of aggregates, soils, fills (compaction, gradation), asphalt (HMA binder, density, Hamburg wheel tracker), and concrete (slump, compressive strength, air content). The firm will also provide special inspections for epoxy anchor pull tests, welding, and structural materials. Services must align with the County's QAP, federal-aid quality assurance, and Caltrans Specifications. Proposals are due December 4, 2025, to the submission location in Santa Cruz, CA.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
Conformance with County QAP and Caltrans Specifications
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
Materials testing reports, Special inspection results
- Submit to
- 701 Ocean Street, Ste 410, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060
- Scope location
- Santa Cruz, CA
- Reported agency
- County of Santa Cruz
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from Santa Cruz County?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is December 4, 2025. The solicitation specifies required deliverables that must be addressed in your response. Submissions should be delivered to: 701 Ocean Street, Ste 410, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060. For questions, contact Katie Beach.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including Santa Cruz County in CA, 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 RFP 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 Katie Beach at (831) 345-4782. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Materials testing reports, Special inspection results. 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: "Conformance with County QAP and Caltrans Specifications" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Santa Cruz County?
All active and historical solicitations from Santa Cruz County are tracked and searchable. As a county agency, Santa Cruz County regularly publishes solicitations. Visit the agency profile to see current open bids, past contracts, vendor relationships, and decision-maker contacts.
What documents are required to bid on this RFP?
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. Review the full document from Santa Cruz County for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Santa Cruz, CA. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.