This is a service / maintenance or supply contract in Gonzales, Louisiana. Contact the soliciting agency for additional information.

STATEMENT OF WORK Geotechnical Testing Services are needed on construction, design, and maintenance projects within the Ascension Parish Government (Parish). The Parish hereby requests qualifications from experienced and qualified firms (CONSULTANTS) to provide testing services on a variety of projects, including, but not limited to, road construction, recreation, and general infrastructure projects and Quality Assurance (QA) testing for development projects in Ascension Parish. Multiple firms may be selected. PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The selected CONSULTANT(s) will perform geotechnical exploration and testing services for parish-wide projects. Geotechnical testing shall consist of, but not limited to, completion of deep and/or shallow soil borings, soil classification (USCS and AASHTO methods), boring logs, water table elevations, Atterberg limits, cement series, compaction and compressive strength. For Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (LADOTD) projects, all LADOTD standards for testing shall be followed, unless otherwise specified in the Task Order. Materials QA testing shall consist of material testing to American Society of Testing and Materials (ASTM) and LADOTD standards and include complete reports and summaries of testing and test results. Onsite project inspections shall consist of LADOTD certified material testing technicians and/or Resident Project Representatives able to work overtime, weekends, and nights, as directed by Ascension Parish Government. All questions regarding the RFQ shall be submitted to the Purchasing Department via email at purchasing@apgov.us. Responses will be coordinated with the Project Coordinator and posted on the online by 3:00 p.m. local time (CDT) no later than July 15, 2025. Question Deadline 07/08/2025 at 3:00 PM CT Event note: however (6) hard copies must still be submitted within 24 business hours of the proposal submission deadline (i.e. the Monday following the submission deadline since Parish buildings are closed on Fridays). The Parish reserves the right to disqualify any bid, request for quotes, response to a request for qualifications, or request for proposals if it is determined that the submitting business entity is not in good standing with the Louisiana Secretary of State or is not authorized to do business in the State of Louisiana. Ascension Parish Government reserves the right to reject all proposals for just cause. The method of Contractor Selection has not been Determined at this time.