STATEMENT OF WORK Geotechnical Testing Services are needed on construction, design, and maintenance projects within the Ascension Parish Government (Parish). The Parish hereby requests qualifications from experienced and qualified firms (CONSULTANTS) to provide testing services on a variety of projects, including, but not limited to, road construction, recreation, and general infrastructure projects and Quality Assurance (QA) testing for development projects in Ascension Parish. Multiple firms may be selected. PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The selected CONSULTANT(s) will perform geotechnical exploration and testing services for parish-wide projects. Geotechnical testing shall consist of, but not limited to, completion of deep and/or shallow soil borings, soil classification (USCS and AASHTO methods), boring logs, water table elevations, Atterberg limits, cement series, compaction and compressive strength. For Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (LADOTD) projects, all LADOTD standards for testing shall be followed, unless otherwise specified in the Task Order. Materials QA testing shall consist of material testing to American Society of Testing and Materials (ASTM) and LADOTD standards and include complete reports and summaries of testing and test results. Onsite project inspections shall consist of LADOTD certified material testing technicians and/or Resident Project Representatives able to work overtime, weekends, and nights, as directed by Ascension Parish Government.
