RFP - WILLINGBORO SPECIAL INSPECTIONS

The Willingboro Board of Education seeks a qualified firm to provide independent construction testing and inspection services for three school‑gym addition/renovation projects in Willingboro, NJ. The consultant will conduct material testing (soil, concrete, masonry, structural steel, fire‑stopping) and generate NJ‑licensed PE‑signed reports throughout the construction phase. The work will span from July 2026 through August 2027 and must comply with a range of ASTM, ACI, AWS, and NJ‑DCA standards, including use of certified special inspectors. • Scope covers soil quality control, compaction, concrete mix verification, masonry strength, structural steel fabrication and weld inspections, and fire‑stop compliance. • All testing reports must be signed by a NJ‑licensed PE and distributed to Owner, Architect, Construction Manager, and Contractor per the RFP’s copy‑distribution matrix. • Vendor must meet stringent qualifications: ≥5 years experience, ≥5 comparable projects (≥25 k sf each) in the past 2 years, ACIL‑accredited lab, ACI‑Grade 1, AWS‑CWI, ASNT Level 2 staff, $1 M+ insurance limits, 10 % bid bond (max $20 k), and numerous statutory certifications (AA, debarment, OFAC, etc.). • Submissions must be delivered in sealed double‑copy envelopes by the July 9, 2026 deadline; no electronic/fax submissions accepted. • The contract will commence shortly after award (expected before September 2026) and run until project completion in August 2027.