Redwoods Community College District Request for Proposals for Special Tests & Inspection Services - Redwoods Housing & Dining Project 2026
College Of The RedwoodsHigher Ed · Eureka, CA- Due
- Nov 19, 2026
- 15 days left
- Primary contact
- Leslie Marshall
The 30-second brief
The Redwoods Community College District is seeking qualified inspection firms to perform testing and special inspection services for the new Redwoods Housing & Dining Project at the College of the Redwoods Eureka Campus. The scope of work includes materials testing and special inspections as required by construction documents and Title 24, covering materials such as concrete, wood, soils, masonry, rebar, roofing, welding, and steel. Services involve inspecting and testing construction portions, identifying and reporting deviations from DSA-approved documents, submitting verified reports, working with the project DSA Inspector of Record, and monitoring material testing laboratories. Proposals are due by November 19, 2026, at 2:00 PM P.S.T., with a mandatory job walk scheduled for October 20, 2026, at 10:00 AM at the Eureka Campus Theater. The project involves a three-story wood-framed student housing building with 242 beds, a one-story student lounge, administration offices, mental health and tutoring spaces, study and laundry rooms, a one-year dining hall, commercial kitchen, maintenance yard, diesel generator, and EV charging stations.
Cover Letter/Letter of Interest: 5 points, Description of Firm and Key Principals: 10 points, Relevant Experience: 30 points, Company Track Record: 45 points, Description of Fee Structure: 10 points
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Summary
The Redwoods Community College District is seeking qualified inspection firms to perform testing and special inspection services for the new Redwoods Housing & Dining Project at the College of the Redwoods Eureka Campus.
The scope of work includes materials testing and special inspections as required by construction documents and Title 24, covering materials such as concrete, wood, soils, masonry, rebar, roofing, welding, and steel. Services involve inspecting and testing construction portions, identifying and reporting deviations from DSA-approved documents, submitting verified reports, working with the project DSA Inspector of Record, and monitoring material testing laboratories. Proposals are due by November 19, 2026, at 2:00 PM P.S.T., with a mandatory job walk scheduled for October 20, 2026, at 10:00 AM at the Eureka Campus Theater. The project involves a three-story wood-framed student housing building with 242 beds, a one-story student lounge, administration offices, mental health and tutoring spaces, study and laundry rooms, a one-year dining hall, commercial kitchen, maintenance yard, diesel generator, and EV charging stations.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
5- Cover Letter/Letter of Interest: 5 points
- Description of Firm and Key Principals: 10 points
- Relevant Experience: 30 points
- Company Track Record: 45 points
- Description of Fee Structure: 10 points
- Submit to
- [email protected]
- Scope location
- Eureka, CA
- Reported agency
- Redwoods Community College District
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from College Of The Redwoods?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is November 19, 2026. Submissions should be delivered to: [email protected]. For questions, contact Leslie Marshall.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including College Of The Redwoods 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?
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Can I ask questions about this solicitation before submitting?
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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: "Cover Letter/Letter of Interest: 5 points, Description of Firm and Key Principals: 10 points, Relevant Experience: 30 points, Company Track Record: 45 points, Description of Fee Structure: 10 points" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
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What documents are required to bid on this RFP?
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What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Eureka, CA. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.