Materials Testing and Laboratory Analysis Services for Crumbling Foundations

The Capitol Region Council Governments (CRCOG) is seeking qualified materials testing laboratories to provide services for concrete foundation testing. This testing will assess for pyrrhotite and structural integrity, serving individual property owners in Central and Eastern Connecticut. The scope of services includes visual inspection, core sampling, petrographic analysis, and laboratory analysis of concrete materials. Firms wishing to be considered must submit their qualifications on the website: crcog.bonfirehub.com. Required documentation includes a questionnaire, fee proposal, service description, and proof of insurance (General Liability, Automobile Liability, Worker's Compensation, and Professional Liability). Responses will be evaluated based on accuracy, quality, thoroughness, qualifications of the firm and personnel, successful performance of similar work, timeliness, overall approach, and costs. Qualified vendors will be added to a list available for use by individual property owners.