The City of New York Department of Design and Construction is seeking a qualified Special Inspector to provide comprehensive special‑inspection and laboratory‑testing services for the Degraw Firehouse Renovation project (PV957DGRW). The contractor must perform fire‑resistive penetration inspections, structural and concrete testing, mechanical, plumbing, and electrical system inspections, as well as energy‑code progress inspections and ADA compliance inspections throughout the renovation of the former Engine Company 204 firehouse at 299 DeGraw Street, Brooklyn. The scope includes daily reporting, rapid turnaround of laboratory results, and adherence to NYC labor‑law, MWBE, and safety regulations. The contract caps the total fee at $113,885 and requires the contractor to submit a staffing plan, QA/QC protocol, and all necessary certifications.
• Perform special inspections for general construction, structural steel, masonry, concrete, mechanical, plumbing, civil, foundation, sprinkler, and fire‑alarm systems.
• Conduct Energy Code progress inspections, ADA site inspections, and provide laboratory testing (e.g., concrete cylinder, brick compression, soil sampling) with rapid reporting (preliminary report within 1 business day, final report within 1 week).
• Submit daily inspection reports, monthly status and cost‑projection reports, and comply with NYC’s MWBE participation, labor‑hour rules, and insurance requirements.
• Maintain records for ≥ 3 years (ESSTA/PSLL) and ≥ 6 years overall, and allow independent monitoring of compliance with the MacBride Principles if applicable.