NYC Passport #85026Y0153

NYC DDC Construction Materials Testing Services for Independent Assurance

This opportunity involves the City of New York Department of Design and Construction (DDC) seeking a qualified testing laboratory to provide Construction Materials Testing Services for Independent Assurance across all five boroughs.

• Government Buyer

  • City of New York Department of Design and Construction (DDC)
  • Offices include Site Safety Division, Division of Safety & Site Support, and Office of Quality Assurance

• Scope of Services

  • Independent assurance material sampling, testing, and inspection for DDC construction projects
  • Services performed at both laboratories and construction sites throughout New York City
  • Pickup and delivery of materials within all five boroughs (Staten Island, Manhattan, Queens, Brooklyn, Bronx)
  • Field evaluation of personnel, protocols, and equipment used by testing companies

• Products/Services Requested

  • Compressive strength testing of concrete cylinders (up to 6,000 tests)
  • Asphalt content analysis and gradation (1,000 tests)
  • Drilled asphalt core analysis (200 tests)
  • Soil classification and moisture-density tests (20 total)
  • In-place density testing of soils and asphalt with nuclear gauge (40 total)
  • Field testing of concrete (slump, air content, unit weight, temperature)
  • Making and testing concrete specimens in the field
  • Sieve analysis of aggregates
  • Plant inspection and quality control verification
  • Drilling core samples from roadways/sidewalks
  • Services of field technicians and independent assurance auditors (hourly)
  • Allowance for miscellaneous equipment ($10,000 lump sum)

• Unique or Notable Requirements

  • All work must comply with ASTM, AASHTO, ACI, NETTCP, and NICET standards
  • Required certifications: AASHTO R-18, NYC DOB Concrete Laboratory license
  • Key personnel must include NYS Licensed Professional Engineers and certified field technicians
  • Vendors must demonstrate relevant experience and maintain certified payroll records per NYC Living Wage Law
  • Strict quality assurance, organizational, and responsiveness standards

• OEMs and Vendors

  • No specific OEMs or proprietary brands are mentioned; opportunity is open to qualified, accredited testing laboratories

• Locations

  • Work performed throughout all five boroughs of New York City
  • DDC main office: 30-30 Thomson Avenue, Long Island City, NY 11101

• Estimated Contract Value

  • Not-to-exceed amount of $250,000 for the contract term

• Period of Performance

  • Base term of 365 consecutive calendar days, with possible extensions or renewals; some documents reference up to 1,095 days (3 years) for similar services

• Labor Compliance

  • Vendors must comply with NYC Living Wage Law, maintain certified payroll, and ensure subcontractor compliance

Description

The Department of Design and Construction of New York City is soliciting bids for Construction Materials Testing Services for Independent Assurance. The scope includes material sampling and testing, transportation of materials within the five boroughs, and field evaluation of personnel, protocols, and equipment used by testing companies on DDC projects. All work must comply with the latest technical specifications and standards. The contract is a requirements contract with work assigned via Work Orders and includes services at both laboratories and construction sites.

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