On-Call - Geotechnical Engineering

The purpose of this Request for Qualifications ("RFQ") is for the University of Connecticut (the "University") to request submissions of Statement of Qualifications from Companies that can provide subsurface investigations, special inspections, and analysis of the characteristics of soil, rock formations, groundwater, and other subsurface conditions. The services requested may be for the University's main campus at Storrs-Mansfield, regional campuses (Avery Point, Hartford School of Law, downtown Hartford, Stamford, and Waterbury), UConn Health (UCH) (Farmington, satellite locations), and any other University property.

Note: Companies that are currently on the On-Call List must submit a new Statement of Qualifications for consideration as the current contracts expire April 2027 and are not automatically renewed.

The Company should have the experience and ability to self-perform the majority of the services for this category.

Examples of the services that may be required under the Geotechnical Engineering on-call category are listed below. Services may include, but are not limited to the following:

• Perform field explorations consistent with the current applicable ASTM International (ASTM) standards and the scope of the project, including soils sampling, subsurface investigations, field testing, forensic analysis, and special inspections necessary for the planning and design of the project and for preparation of the Geotechnical Report.
• Geothermal testing and well installation/well testing.
• Perform subgrade and drainage assessments, stability and foundation assessments, site investigation and characterization assessments to provide determination of constructability and cost effectiveness of a project.
• Installation and reading of geotechnical instrumentation.
• Analyze information obtained from field explorations and tests/lab results and provide a written report of the findings.
• Perform safety evaluation of geotechnical structures (i.e. Dams/Drainage).
• Perform geotechnical investigations (Both inland and coastal)

**Submit** a Statement of Qualifications ("Proposal") for this solicitation through the HuskyBuy Portal: https://bids.sciquest.com/apps/Router/PublicEvent?CustomerOrg=UConnFullSuite.

This is a Quality-Based Selection solicitation process. [...] The University reserves the right to make multiple awards for this Program if it is deemed to be in its own best interest.

The Master Agreement is planned to start: May 1, 2027. Master Agreement End Date: October 31, 2030.

Assignment values will vary depending upon the project type, scope, size and/or complexity but will not exceed **$1 million** per Assignment.

All Requests for Information ("RFI") questions are to be posted under the Q&A Board Tab in the HuskyBuy sourcing event for this Solicitation. No phone calls or RFI questions emailed directly to the Procurement Agent will be accepted.

The Proposal shall include the following documents:

1. SEEC Form 10: Review the SEEC Form 10: Notice to Executive Branch State Contractors and Prospective State Contractors of Campaign Contribution and Solicitation Limitations (acknowledgment of receipt of the explanation of prohibitions) and upload the executed Form where applicable.
2. Hourly Rate Form: Provide All Inclusive Hourly Rates for the key project team personnel.
3. Supplier Diversity Certificate: If certified, provide your Company's current Supplier Diversity Certificate issued by the Connecticut Department of Administrative Services.