Newberry County is soliciting proposals from qualified firms to provide geotechnical testing & consulting services on an on-call, as-needed basis.
The County intends to contract with two firms for a period of three (3) years, with the option to renew two consecutive, one- year terms. The County will accept cost proposals from each firm as the need arises for specific projects, or may contract with the firm who is most available at the time of need.
No contractor shall be promised or guaranteed any work hereunder.
Scope of Services: The exact services requested will vary from project to project, but generally will include testing and/or sampling of materials, testing of soils, geotechnical consultation and the preparation of soils and geotechnical reports for the County capital improvement and rehabilitation projects. The chosen firm(s) will have the ability to conduct Phase I and Phase ll site assessments as well as comprehensive asbestos & lead base paint surveys.
The successful Consultant will be provided with detailed specific information about each project and will then be expected to provide a specific Scope of Services for the individual project establishing a timeline, deliverables and cost basis (whether lump sum or based on services provided).
The County will utilize one of the two firms, going forward, for the projects listed on the 2022 Referendum for the CPST funding, as well as those that require such services for Newberry County funded projects.
It is required that the consultant have all of the necessary certifications for personnel and laboratories to perform the work being requested without the use of a sub-consultant. Minimum Requirements/Qualifications:
The firm shall have a sufficient number of staff members to provide services on at least two separate sites (jobs) simultaneously if given at least two-business day notice.
The firm shall have the technical knowledge, ability, expertise and equipment to perform the tests listed in the Scope of Services without the use of a subcontractor.
All work shall be performed under the direct supervision of a Professional Engineer licensed in the state of South Carolina.
Firms shall not sub-contract any of the requested work. The County reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to reject any or all proposals. The contract will be awarded to the most responsive and responsible firm meeting the specifications desired by the County. Although cost will be a consideration, the award will be based on cost consistent with the desired quality of service needed for effective use. The method of contractor selection has not been determined at this time.
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