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Selection of Engineering and Testing Firms for Future Projects

Original title: Selection of three firms and an alternate to provide Continuing Geotechnical Engineering & Materials Testing, Request for Proposals Y26-901-JF, from the following firms listed alphabetically: · Ardaman & Associates, Inc. · Nadic Engineering Services, Inc. · Professional Service Industries, Inc. · Terracon Consultants, Inc. Further request Board authorization for the Procurement Division to negotiate and execute the five-year contracts to establish hourly rates for future requirements. Further request Board authorization for the Procurement Division to formally terminate negotiations with the top ranked firms, if we are unable to come to a favorable negotiated agreement and commence negotiations with the next ranked alternate. ([Utilities Department Engineering Division] Procurement Division)

June 16, 2026

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The Frame

What this does

This action establishes the pool of pre-approved engineering firms that will perform essential soil and material testing for future county infrastructure projects over the next five years.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Ardaman & Associates, Inc.

The firm is selected to enter into contract negotiations for a five-year service agreement.

Nadic Engineering Services, Inc.

The firm is selected to enter into contract negotiations for a five-year service agreement.

Professional Service Industries, Inc.

The firm is selected to enter into contract negotiations for a five-year service agreement.

Terracon Consultants, Inc.

The firm is selected to enter into contract negotiations for a five-year service agreement.

What changed

Last recorded activity June 16, 2026.

What's next

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Summary

The Board has approved the selection of four firms to provide ongoing and materials testing services. The Division is authorized to negotiate five-year contracts with these firms to set hourly rates for future project needs.

Key Facts

  • The Board selected four firms for geotechnical engineering and materials testing: Ardaman & Associates, Nadic Engineering Services, Professional Service Industries, and Terracon Consultants.
  • The Procurement Division is authorized to negotiate and execute five-year contracts with these firms.
  • The contracts will establish hourly rates for future engineering and testing requirements.
  • The Procurement Division is authorized to terminate negotiations with a top-ranked firm if a favorable agreement cannot be reached.
  • If negotiations fail with a top-ranked firm, the Procurement Division is authorized to begin negotiations with the next-ranked alternate firm.

Frequently Asked Questions

What kind of work will these firms do?
They will provide and materials testing services for future projects.
How long will these contracts last?
The contracts are for a five-year term.
What happens if the county cannot agree on terms with one of these firms?
The Division is authorized to end negotiations with that firm and move to the next-ranked alternate.

Why It Matters

This action establishes the pool of pre-approved engineering firms that will perform essential soil and material testing for future county infrastructure projects over the next five years.

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Connected Entities

other26-0652“File number for the legislation.”Map →
otherY26-901-JF“Request for Proposals identification number.”Map →
organizationTerracon Consultants, Inc.“Selected firm for geotechnical engineering and materials testing.”Map →
organizationUtilities Department Engineering Division“Department overseeing the procurement process.”Map →
organizationProcurement Division“Authorized to negotiate and execute contracts.”Map →
organizationArdaman & Associates, Inc.“Selected firm for geotechnical engineering and materials testing.”Map →
organizationProfessional Service Industries, Inc.“Selected firm for geotechnical engineering and materials testing.”Map →
organizationNadic Engineering Services, Inc.“Selected firm for geotechnical engineering and materials testing.”Map →

Sources

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