Specifications include, but are not limited to: The firm shall provide Independent Assurance (IA) materials sampling and testing services to verify that the Quality Assurance testing procedures are meeting the project requirements, per the requirements of 23 CFR 637B. The IA testing will be a combination of observation of acceptance testing and split samples with the acceptance testing. The selected materials testing firm shall provide the following: • Provide an American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) accredited laboratory equipped to perform material testing for compliance with the specifications per the Standard Specifications for Public Works (Orange Book) test procedures. • Provide certified testing personnel in accordance with the Nevada Alliance for Quality Transportation Construction (NAQTC)/Western Alliance for Quality Transportation Construction (WAQTC) and American Concrete Institute (ACI) certified testers. • Provide necessary trucks, PPE, sampling, and field testing equipment. The City will provide in-house construction management, inspection services, and will procure separate quality assurance testing for this project.