Materials Testing Services

The City of Richland is seeking a consultant to provide material testing services for roadway and building construction. The contract will be for a five-year term, and the selected consultant will be required to perform various tests, including compaction testing, sampling and laboratory testing of concrete, and field density testing of hot mix asphalt. The City is looking for a consultant with experience in applicable ASTM International, American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO), Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT), and American Concrete Institute standards and testing methods. • The consultant will be required to have a laboratory that is accredited by AASHTO for materials sampling and testing and be qualified according to ASTM E329 to perform soil materials and rock-definition testing. • The consultant will be required to provide a current rate schedule for required services with established minimums. • The consultant will be required to describe how requests for quick turnaround testing are handled. • The consultant will be required to provide sample report formats that will be used to document test results. • The City reserves the right to contact any organization or individuals provided by the responder or obtained by the City.