HSC New Building Special Inspections

The University of Louisville is seeking a qualified special‑inspection firm to provide full inspection and testing services for the new Health Sciences Center (HSC) building—a 250,000 sf, six‑story, LEED‑Gold facility. All inspections must be performed under the direct charge of a licensed Professional Engineer and must comply with the project’s design‑development documents, the International Building Code, and a long list of referenced standards. The scope includes concrete, masonry, structural steel, fire‑protection, mechanical anchors, welding, and site‑utility/ foundation work, with detailed testing frequencies, sample‑density requirements, and reporting tied to each payment application. The contractor must submit a detailed staffing plan, maintain an Autodesk Build quality‑issue log, and meet a 50 % construction‑waste diversion target as part of the LEED‑Gold effort. No budget is disclosed; the award will be negotiated after evaluation of technical and cost proposals. • Perform all special inspections listed on the “Special Inspections” exhibit (concrete, masonry, steel, fire‑resistive, anchorage, welding, etc.). • Provide qualified staff and a licensed PE to oversee inspections, submit reports, and coordinate with the Owner, Architect, and Construction Manager. • Deliver required submittals (inspection plans, test reports, LEED documentation) concurrent with each application for payment, and achieve ≥ 50 % waste‑diversion for LEED credit. • Must comply with a rigorous schedule (construction expected to finish April 2029) and maintain continuous quality‑issue tracking via Autodesk Build.