Opportunity
Trumbull School District Civicplus #6570
Material Testing and Special Inspection Services for Hillcrest Middle School Construction Project, Trumbull, CT
Posted
April 27, 2026
Respond By
May 15, 2026
Identifier
6570
NAICS
541380
This opportunity seeks qualified firms to provide comprehensive material testing and special inspection services for the construction of the new Hillcrest Middle School in Trumbull, CT. - Government Buyer: - Town of Trumbull Board of Education - Hillcrest Middle School Building Committee - Purchasing Agent Office - Project Scope: - Construction of a new 139,283 sq ft school building, new underground utilities, geothermal well field, drives, walkways, and demolition of the existing school for conversion to playing fields - Material testing and inspection services required throughout the construction period - Products and Services Requested: - Soils, foundations, and site tests (e.g., sieve analysis, compaction, Atterberg limits, Proctor density) - Asphalt compaction testing and core sample analysis - Concrete cylinder casting and testing (sets of five 4" cylinders) - Masonry cube/prism compression tests - Non-destructive testing (NDT) for structural steel (ultrasonic, dye penetrant, magnetic particle) - Moisture emission, pH, and relative humidity testing - Inspections for rebar, formwork, concrete placement, masonry, non-shrink grout, CMU, cold-formed steel framing, spray-applied fire-resistant material, MEP seismic systems, and air/vapor barrier adhesion - Special inspection services for structural, MEP, architectural, and seismic/wind resistance systems - Shop inspections, overtime rates, trip/cancellation charges, and expedited lab services - Quantities: - Detailed line items with specified quantities (e.g., 600 soils tests, 50 concrete cylinder sets, 40 asphalt compaction tests, 30 rebar/concrete inspections, 10 NDT full days, etc.) - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or manufacturers are named; opportunity is open to all qualified material testing and inspection firms - Unique or Notable Requirements: - All testing and inspections must comply with ASTM and CONNDOT standards - Use of certified personnel and professional engineers for special inspections - Adherence to prevailing wage and OSHA standards - Strict insurance coverage, including professional liability for at least five years post-completion - Pricing must be unit/hourly-based with no separate travel or administrative charges - Submission of detailed qualifications and references required - Place of Performance and Delivery: - New Hillcrest Middle School, 530 Daniels Farm Rd, Trumbull, CT 06611 - Contracting office: Trumbull Town Hall, 5866 Main Street, Trumbull, CT 06611
Description
This solicitation is for material testing services related to the Hillcrest Middle School project in Trumbull, CT. The project involves construction of a new middle school building approximately 139,283 square feet in size, including new underground utilities, a geothermal well field, drives, and walkways. The existing middle school building will be demolished and replaced with playing fields. The selected firm will provide various material testing and inspection services as specified in the Statement of Special Inspections and related documents.