Unofficial Notice of Invitation to Bid (NIB)

California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation is seeking bids from qualified and interested contractors for the following project titled, MATERIAL TESTING AND INSPECTION SERVICES STATEWIDE, identified under Solicitation ID: CDCR202601. Work is to be performed near 9838 Old Placerville Rd, Sacramento, CA 95827, USA in Sacramento County.

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General Project Description

The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) is seeking qualified firms to provide Material Testing and Inspection (MTI) services for various projects across three geographic regions of California: northern, central, and southern. The scope of work includes comprehensive construction inspection services by Inspectors of Record (IORs) and Special Inspectors, material sampling, laboratory, and plant/factory testing, and thorough reporting, all in compliance with industry standards, building codes (CBC, ASTM, AASHTO), and project specifications. Services cover a wide range of materials and systems, from soils and concrete to structural steel, roofing, and curtain walls, and require coordination with CDCR staff and use of their Facility Records and Management Enterprise (FRAME) system for documentation. Ongoing oversight by a licensed design professional or California registered professional engineer is mandated.

General Bid Items

Quantity: - Unit: - Work Item: Provide Material Testing and Inspection (MTI) services statewide for projects in northern, central, and southern California.
Quantity: - Unit: - Work Item: Perform Construction Inspection by qualified Inspectors of Record (IORs) and Special Inspectors for new construction, alterations, and repair work.
Quantity: - Unit: - Work Item: Conduct Material sampling, testing, and reporting (soils, reinforcing steel, structural steel, ceiling systems, structural connections, glazing, aggregate, concrete, fireproofing, roofing systems, concrete sealer, asphalt concrete, masonry, cladding, plant precast architectural concrete, curtain walls, cement concrete, hot mix asphalt, non-destructive testing, shotcrete, tilt-up construction, adhesive anchor installation, coatings, waterproofing, environmental sampling) in accordance with CBC, ASTM, AASHTO, and project specifications.
Quantity: - Unit: - Work Item: Prepare and submit daily reports, inspection reports, special inspection logs, and other required reports.
Quantity: - Unit: - Work Item: Conduct preliminary and final inspections of work.
Quantity: - Unit: - Work Item: Document work's compliance with approved construction documents and relevant codes.
Quantity: - Unit: - Work Item: Monitor special inspectors (e.g., structural steel, welding, fireproofing).
Quantity: - Unit: - Work Item: Document findings and report non-compliance.
Quantity: - Unit: - Work Item: Provide services related to investigation of existing latent conditions, facilities, or equipment; verification of accuracy of existing drawings or CDCR-furnished information.
Quantity: - Unit: - Work Item: Assist CDCR in retaining additional services (e.g., special consultants, additional testing, inspection services).
Quantity: - Unit: - Work Item: Provide services related to construction performed by CDCR.
Quantity: - Unit: - Work Item: Coordinate with CDCR staff, contractors, and design professionals.
Quantity: - Unit: - Work Item: Utilize CDCR's Facility Records and Management Enterprise (FRAME) system for all project documentation.
Quantity: - Unit: - Work Item: Ensure all soil testing services are supervised by a California registered geotechnical engineer.
Quantity: - Unit: - Work Item: Ensure all other MTI services are supervised by an appropriately California registered professional engineer.

NAICS Classification

Testing Laboratories (Provision of material testing, field sampling, laboratory analysis, and plant/factory inspection for construction materials.), Building Inspection Services (Provision of construction inspection by Inspectors of Record and Special Inspectors to ensure compliance with building codes and project specifications.), Engineering Services (Provision of geotechnical engineering and consulting services, and general engineering oversight for testing and inspection activities by licensed professionals.)

Records and Due Date

This bid opportunity was entered into BidAmerica on December 1, 2025, and was last updated on November 28, 2025. All bids and/or proposals are due on December 19, 2025.

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