HomeMy WebLinkAbout19E - RFP TESTING AND INSPECTION SRVCSREQUEST FOR
COUNCIL ACTION
CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE:
DECEMBER 6, 2010
CLERK OF COUNCIL USE ONLY:
TITLE APPROVED
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR ? As Recommended
TESTING AND INSPECTION SERVICES E] Amended
El Or dinance on 15` Reading
FOR VARIOUS CAPITAL ? Ordinance on 2nd Reading
IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS ? Implementing Resolution
? Set Public Hearing For
CITY MANAGER
RECOMMENDED ACTION
CONTINUED TO
FILE NUMBER
Authorize the Public Works Agency to send a Request for Proposals to qualified consulting firms
to provide testing and inspection services for various capital improvements projects.
DISCUSSION
The City will be undertaking construction of several major projects, including the First Street
bridge widening over the Santa Ana River. These projects include construction of cast-in-place,
precast, and prestress reinforced concrete; masonry; earthwork; asphalt concrete; and other
types of work. To ensure quality, a variety of tests and inspections must be performed for the
workmanship and construction materials used on the job. Since City staff does not have the
required special certificates to provide inspection and testing on this type of work, these services
must be performed by a qualified professional testing and inspection firm. Staff is requesting
City Council approval to issue a Request for Proposals to qualified consulting firms, soliciting
proposals to provide the required services (Exhibit 1).
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
There is no environmental impact associated with this action.
FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact associated with release of this Request for Proposals.
Raul Godinez I
Executive Director
Public Works Agency
Exhibit 1: Scope of Work
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SCOPE OF WORK
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR
TESTING AND INSPECTION SERVICES FOR
VARIOUS CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS
Scope of Work:
1. Provide field inspections and compaction tests for grading, trench backfill
and asphalt concrete pavement construction according to the project special
provisions, the Standard Specifications for Public Works Construction
("Green Book") and Caltrans Standard Specifications. Submit daily field
reports to the City and a final report after work is completed.
2. Provide inspections for installation of precast and cast in-place concrete,
welding, high strength bolts, structural steel, masonry, painting and other
types of work in accordance with the California Building Code (CBC) and
the contract documents. Submit field reports to the City immediately after
inspections are completed. All deputy inspectors shall register with the
City's Planning and Building Agency prior to start inspection.
3. Perform tests on various construction materials as required by the City.
4. Inspectors who perform work in confined areas or at elevated levels shall be
certified or trained for confined space and fall protection.
5. Recommend testing method on defective work and advise the City of
acceptance standards.
6. Provide source inspection for concrete and asphalt concrete at mixing plants,
and inspection for other materials at their source as required by the project
specifications.
7. Provide other quality control services as requested by the City.
8. Field reports shall be submitted daily to the City. Submit and distribute typed
inspection and testing reports to the City's Public Works Agency and the
Planning and Building Agency in accordance with "Green Book" and "CBC"
requirements and to other concerned parties within a week after the work is
performed.
9. Submit a final report to the City within five working days upon completion of
each project.
Exhibit 1
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