On behalf of Camden County Schools, you are invited to provide a proposal for Special Inspections and Materials Testing Services in accordance with the North Carolina State Building Code, Chapter 17, and as outlined in the attached Special Inspections and Testing scope document.

Camden County High School is a new construction project consisting of a 152,000 square foot school located in Camden, North Carolina. The project is scheduled to begin in December 2024 with an estimated construction period of 24 months. The project requires special inspections for materials including (but not limited to) soils, concrete, masonry, steel, and structural systems, as well as various field and laboratory testing services.

Scope of Services Special Inspections and Materials Testing Services shall include, but not be limited to, the following:

  • Geotechnical/Soils Inspection and Testing

  • Concrete Testing and Inspection

  • Masonry Inspection and Testing

  • Structural Steel and Welding Inspection

  • Fireproofing and Firestopping Inspection

  • Other required inspections as noted by the approved construction documents and the International Building Code (IBC)

The firm selected for this work shall have relevant experience with K-12 school construction projects and demonstrate knowledge of applicable building codes, standards, and material testing methods. All testing services should be performed by qualified and accredited testing laboratories, and inspection personnel should be certified as required by code or industry standards (e.g., ICC, ACI, AWS).

Proposal should include the following:

  • Statement of Qualifications: Include relevant experience in special inspections and materials testing for similar projects.

  • Project Team: Provide resumes of key personnel, including certifications and relevant project experience.

  • References: Provide at least three references for similar completed projects.

  • Fee Proposal: A detailed fee proposal outlining costs for the required services. Please provide a breakdown of fees by inspection type, as well as hourly rates for additional services, if needed.

Submission Deadline Proposals should be submitted as a single PDF no later than 5:00 PM on 29 November 2024 to mreaves@camden.k12.nc.us. Interviews may be scheduled at the owner’s discretion following review of the proposals.

Questions Any questions regarding this RFP should be addressed to Michael Reaves via email at mreaves@camden.k12.nc.us. All questions must be submitted no later than three business days prior to the proposal due date. Responses to all questions will be forwarded to all interested parties.

We appreciate your interest in this important project for Camden County Schools and look forward to your response.

Click on the following link to download a PDF file of the RFP: https://5il.co/300ys

Sincerely,
Michael Reaves
Chief 

Auxiliary & 

Student Services Officer
Camden County Schools