West Garage Modernization - 3rd Party Construction Testing and Inpsection Services

The University of Massachusetts is seeking qualified third‑party testing and inspection firms to provide all required construction‑materials testing, special inspections, and quality‑assurance services for the West Garage Modernization project at the UMass Chan Medical School campus in Worcester, MA. The scope covers soil/compaction testing, concrete mix verification, reinforcement and structural steel inspections, weld and bolted‑connection testing, and any additional special inspections required by the contract documents. Proposers must submit a fixed‑fee proposal broken down by task, include extensive qualifications, references, insurance, and compliance documentation, and be prepared for possible multi‑stage evaluation (BAFO or reverse‑auction). • Required services: soil and compaction, concrete mix & cylinder testing, reinforcement verification, structural steel fabrication and field inspection, weld and bolted‑connection testing, and all other special inspections identified in the contract. • Deliverables: daily field reports, laboratory results, non‑compliance logs, interim and final special‑inspection certification reports, and a final comprehensive report. • Submission: electronic proposal via Jaggaer BuyWays portal, fixed‑fee pricing per task, mandatory insurance and non‑collusion certifications, with a sealed submission deadline of 17 Nov 2026 2 PM EST.