Unofficial Notice of Invitation to Bid (NIB)

Santa Clara City is seeking bids from qualified and interested contractors for the following project titled, MATERIALS TESTING AND SPECIAL INSPECTION SERVICES, identified under Solicitation ID: -. Work is to be performed near 1500 Warburton Ave, Santa Clara, CA 95050, USA in Santa Clara County.

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General Project Description

The City of Santa Clara is seeking qualified consultants to provide on-call materials testing and special inspection services for a variety of public works capital improvement projects across the city. These projects include, but are not limited to, street pavement reconstruction and rehabilitation, pedestrian, bicycle, and traffic signal improvements, building construction and renovation (such as fire and police facilities), storm drain and sanitary sewer pipeline and pump station rehabilitation, parks and recreation facilities construction, ADA curb ramp improvements, and landscape improvements. The scope of work involves reviewing construction material submittals, observing and verifying materials at construction sites, performing testing of in-place materials, conducting material plant inspections, reviewing plant quality control procedures, and providing special inspections and testing in accordance with Chapter 17 of the 2022 California Building Code (CBC). Consultants will also be responsible for observing construction work for conformance with design drawings and specifications, coordinating and performing required testing, reporting non-conforming items, and submitting daily, weekly, and final inspection reports.

General Bid Items

Quantity: - Unit: - Work Item: Materials Testing Services – Soils, Specifications: Moisture Content
Quantity: - Unit: - Work Item: Materials Testing Services – Soils, Specifications: Unit Weight
Quantity: - Unit: - Work Item: Materials Testing Services – Soils, Specifications: Maximum Density/Optimum Moisture
Quantity: - Unit: - Work Item: Materials Testing Services – Soils, Specifications: Relative Compaction
Quantity: - Unit: - Work Item: Materials Testing Services – Aggregates, Specifications: Sieve Analysis
Quantity: - Unit: - Work Item: Materials Testing Services – Aggregates, Specifications: Unit Weight and Voids
Quantity: - Unit: - Work Item: Materials Testing Services – Aggregates, Specifications: Soundness
Quantity: - Unit: - Work Item: Materials Testing Services – Aggregates, Specifications: Abrasion Resistance
Quantity: - Unit: - Work Item: Materials Testing Services – Aggregates, Specifications: Sand Equivalent
Quantity: - Unit: - Work Item: Materials Testing Services – Aggregates, Specifications: Durability
Quantity: - Unit: - Work Item: Materials Testing Services – Aggregates, Specifications: Cleanness
Quantity: - Unit: - Work Item: Materials Testing Services – Asphalt Concrete, Specifications: Density
Quantity: - Unit: - Work Item: Materials Testing Services – Asphalt Concrete, Specifications: Relative Compaction
Quantity: - Unit: - Work Item: Materials Testing Services – Asphalt Concrete, Specifications: Stability and Flow
Quantity: - Unit: - Work Item: Materials Testing Services – Asphalt Concrete, Specifications: Stabilometer
Quantity: - Unit: - Work Item: Materials Testing Services – Asphalt Concrete, Specifications: Core Thickness
Quantity: - Unit: - Work Item: Materials Testing Services – Asphalt Concrete, Specifications: Asphalt Extraction
Quantity: - Unit: - Work Item: Materials Testing Services – Asphalt Concrete, Specifications: Asphalt Binder Content
Quantity: - Unit: - Work Item: Materials Testing Services – Portland Cement Concrete, Specifications: Slump
Quantity: - Unit: - Work Item: Materials Testing Services – Portland Cement Concrete, Specifications: Unit Weight and Voids
Quantity: - Unit: - Work Item: Materials Testing Services – Portland Cement Concrete, Specifications: Air Content
Quantity: - Unit: - Work Item: Materials Testing Services – Portland Cement Concrete, Specifications: Compressive Strength (cylinders)
Quantity: - Unit: - Work Item: Materials Testing Services – Portland Cement Concrete, Specifications: Compressive Strength (cores)
Quantity: - Unit: - Work Item: Materials Testing Services – Portland Cement Concrete, Specifications: Flexural Strength (beams)
Quantity: - Unit: - Work Item: Special Inspection Services, Specifications: Providing special inspections and testing per Chapter 17 of the 2022 California Building Code (CBC)
Quantity: - Unit: - Work Item: Special Inspection Services, Specifications: Observing construction work for conformance with approved design drawings, specifications, and workmanship provisions of the CBC
Quantity: - Unit: - Work Item: Special Inspection Services, Specifications: Coordinating and performing required testing and ensuring approved agencies sample, transport, and test materials
Quantity: - Unit: - Work Item: Special Inspection Services, Specifications: Providing daily and weekly reports of inspections and non-conforming items with locations, resolutions, or indications of unresolved items
Quantity: - Unit: - Work Item: Special Inspection Services, Specifications: Submitting a final signed report confirming fulfillment of inspection requirements and conformance with project documents

NAICS Classification

NAICS 541330 – Engineering Services, NAICS 541380 – Testing Laboratories, NAICS 541350 – Building Inspection Services

Records and Due Date

This bid opportunity was entered into BidAmerica on December 16, 2025, and was last updated on December 24, 2025. All bids and/or proposals are due on January 15, 2026.

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