Geotechnical and Materials Testing Services

The City of Farmers Branch is issuing an RFQ to pre‑qualify up to seven firms that can provide comprehensive geotechnical and materials testing services for a variety of municipal infrastructure projects (roadways, drainage, water, sewer, trails, etc.). Qualified firms will be placed on a five‑year approved‑vendor list and may be called on a project‑by‑project basis to submit fee proposals and perform testing in accordance with ASTM, TXDOT, and AASHTO standards. The solicitation requires a 50‑page Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) with hard copies and an electronic flash drive, and includes detailed evaluation criteria covering experience, personnel, and capacity. An optional pre‑bid conference is scheduled for October 20, 2026. • Scope includes soil exploration, concrete, asphalt, steel, and related laboratory testing (e.g., moisture, compaction, CBR, triaxial, etc.). • Services may be needed on short notice (as little as 24 hours) for emergency or time‑sensitive projects. • Firms must demonstrate experience with municipal, TxDOT, and federally funded projects and provide resumes of key staff. • Up to seven firms will be pre‑qualified for a five‑year period; individual project contracts will be awarded based on fee proposals. • Submission deadline: 2:00 PM, November 3, 2026; questions due by October 27, 2026.