Materials Testing, 164th St SW Overlay

This contract is a Request for Proposals (RFP) issued by Snohomish County for materials testing services associated with the 164th Street Southwest overlay project. The County sought a qualified testing provider to perform laboratory and field testing of construction materials to ensure compliance with project specifications, quality standards, and regulatory requirements. GeoTest Services, Inc. was awarded the contract on October 17, 2023. The solicitation timeline included a February 9, 2023 availability date, a clarification deadline of February 22, 2023, and a bid submission deadline of March 2, 2023. The award was made after a full and open competition process. Key points: • Scope of work: Laboratory and on‑site testing of soils, aggregates, and pavement materials for a roadway overlay. • Procurement method: RFP with full‑open competition, resulting in a single‑vendor award. • Awarded vendor: GeoTest Services, Inc., a private testing laboratory. • Important dates: Bid opening (Feb 9 2023), clarification deadline (Feb 22 2023), bid due (Mar 2 2023), award (Oct 17 2023).