Town of Plainville - Materials Testing & Inspection Services for Middle School of Plainville - Bid 2027-15
Town of PlainvilleCity · Plainville, CT- Due
- Oct 20, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Sep 21, 2026
The 30-second brief
The Town of Plainville and Construction Manager Downes Construction Company are seeking bids for materials testing and inspection services for the Middle School of Plainville Renovation Project, State Project No. 110-0064 RNV. The scope of work encompasses on-call materials testing and inspection services including soils, concrete, masonry, structural steel, spray-applied fire-resistant material, cold-formed steel framing, and asphalt, billed on a time and material basis per unit prices. Bids are due by October 20, 2026, at 2:00 PM EST via hand delivery or mail/courier to the Plainville Municipal Center. The project requires compliance with prevailing wage rates, CHRO good faith efforts, EMR rating under 1.0, criminal background checks and badging, Davis Prequalification for contracts exceeding $1,000,000, insurance certificates, and adherence to Procore and AIA billing procedures.
Witness/Inspect-Soil Placement/Compaction Tests, Gradation/Sieve Analysis, Density Tests, Proctor Density Tests, Witness Concrete Placement, Cylinder Tests, Field Masonry Inspection, Field/Shop Inspection for Structural Steel, Non-Shrink Grout Tests, Ultrasonic Testing, Magnetic Particle Examination, Coating Thickness, Liquid Dye Penetration Tests, Spray Applied Fire Resistant Material Field Inspection, Adhesion/Cohesion Tests, Cold Form Metal Framing Field Inspection, Asphalt Field Inspections, Masonry/Concrete/Soils/Asphalt Combination Rate, Moisture Emission/pH Testing, PH Testing, In-situ RH Testing
Lowest responsible bidder in accordance with Conn. Gen. Stat. § 10-287(b)
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Summary
The Town of Plainville and Construction Manager Downes Construction Company are seeking bids for materials testing and inspection services for the Middle School of Plainville Renovation Project, State Project No. 110-0064 RNV. The scope of work encompasses on-call materials testing and inspection services including soils, concrete, masonry, structural steel, spray-applied fire-resistant material, cold-formed steel framing, and asphalt, billed on a time and material basis per unit prices.
Bids are due by October 20, 2026, at 2:00 PM EST via hand delivery or mail/courier to the Plainville Municipal Center. The project requires compliance with prevailing wage rates, CHRO good faith efforts, EMR rating under 1.0, criminal background checks and badging, Davis Prequalification for contracts exceeding $1,000,000, insurance certificates, and adherence to Procore and AIA billing procedures.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
Lowest responsible bidder in accordance with Conn. Gen. Stat. § 10-287(b)
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
21- Witness/Inspect-Soil Placement/Compaction Tests
- Gradation/Sieve Analysis
- Density Tests
- Proctor Density Tests
- Witness Concrete Placement
- Cylinder Tests
- Field Masonry Inspection
- Field/Shop Inspection for Structural Steel
- Non-Shrink Grout Tests
- Ultrasonic Testing
- Magnetic Particle Examination
- Coating Thickness
- Liquid Dye Penetration Tests
- Spray Applied Fire Resistant Material Field Inspection
- Adhesion/Cohesion Tests
- Cold Form Metal Framing Field Inspection
- Asphalt Field Inspections
- Masonry/Concrete/Soils/Asphalt Combination Rate
- Moisture Emission/pH Testing
- PH Testing
- In-situ RH Testing
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
6- Bid Proposal Form
- Insurance Certificate (COI)
- Background Check Compliance Agreement
- Acknowledged Addenda
- DAS Prequalification Certificate
- CHRO Good Faith Efforts Plan
- Submit to
- Plainville Municipal Center - Town Managers Office, 1 Central Square, Plainville, CT 06062
- Scope location
- Plainville, CT
Questions about this BID
How do I respond to this Bid from Town of Plainville?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is October 20, 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: Plainville Municipal Center - Town Managers Office, 1 Central Square, Plainville, CT 06062.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this Bid?
Most government agencies, including Town of Plainville in CT, 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 Bid 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.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Witness/Inspect-Soil Placement/Compaction Tests, Gradation/Sieve Analysis, Density Tests, Proctor Density Tests, Witness Concrete Placement, Cylinder Tests, Field Masonry Inspection, Field/Shop Inspection for Structural Steel, Non-Shrink Grout Tests, Ultrasonic Testing, Magnetic Particle Examination. 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: "Lowest responsible bidder in accordance with Conn. Gen. Stat. § 10-287(b)" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Town of Plainville?
All active and historical solicitations from Town of Plainville are tracked and searchable. As a city agency, Town of Plainville 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 Bid?
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: Bid Proposal Form, Insurance Certificate (COI), Background Check Compliance Agreement, Acknowledged Addenda, DAS Prequalification Certificate, CHRO Good Faith Efforts Plan. Review the full document from Town of Plainville for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Plainville, CT. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.