The consultant will provide laboratory and field tests, inspections, observations, other quality control checks, environmental site assessments, and reports necessary to fulfill the independent testing and inspection requirements for the projects, as specified by the University. The work shall be prepared under the management of a Professional Engineer licensed in the State of Michigan with experience in sampling, inspection, and testing of construction materials. The materials testing lab must have a current certificate of accreditation from American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials indicating compliance with AASHTO R 18 “Recommended Practice for Establishing and Implementing a Quality System for Construction Materials Testing Laboratories”. Include the accreditation with the proposal.
