Department of Parks and Recreation
111 S First Street
Alhambra, CA 91801
Phone: 626-570-5044
NOTICE INVITING BIDS(NIB) N2M25-176
TO PROVIDE:
SPECIAL INSPECTION SERVICES FOR THE
ALHAMBRA COMMUNITY CENTER PROJECT
Date Issued: Thursday, December 18th, 2025
Date Due: Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 10:30am
Responses received and opened at:
Department of Parks & Recreation
City of Alhambra
111 South First Street
Alhambra, CA 91801
Table of Contents
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Project Information...................................................................................................................3
Calendar of Events/RFP Timeline: .............................................................................................3
Overview: .................................................................................................................................4
1. Scope of Services .................................................................................................................4
A. Reinforced Concrete Special Inspection ............................................................................4
B. Masonry Special Inspection...............................................................................................4
C. Structural Steel & Welding ................................................................................................5
D. Seismic / Wood Framing Inspection...................................................................................5
E. Miscellaneous Field Testing...............................................................................................5
F. Laboratory Services...........................................................................................................5
2. Total Estimated Hours ..........................................................................................................5
3. Deliverables Expected During Project ....................................................................................6
4. Minimum Agency & Insurance Requirements .........................................................................6
5. Bidder Required Submittals...................................................................................................7
6. Pricing Format Requirements ................................................................................................8
7. Hourly Rates by Discipline (Bidder to Complete) ....................................................................8
8. Exhibits ................................................................................................................................9
9. Bid Instructions & Proposal Submittal Formal ........................................................................9
10. Evaluation Criteria ............................................................................................................11
11. Process for Submitting Proposals ......................................................................................11
12. Standard Terms and Conditions ........................................................................................12
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Project Information
Project: Alhambra Community Center
Client: City of Alhambra
Discipline: Special Inspection & Materials Testing
General Project Description: Existing 2-Story Building to be partially demolished with retained
portion of existing building (West Wing) converted to community uses and offices. New
construction addition (East Wing) to contain multipurpose rooms, event space, and roof deck with
associated support spaces for a total of approximately 17,000 SF.
Key Milestones & Schedule:
Schedule to be confirmed with the City’s Project manager; adjustments may be made to align with
the building construction timeline (currently January 2026 through April 2028).
Calendar of Events/RFP Timeline:
Listed below are the important dates and times by which the actions noted must be completed. All
dates are subject to change by the City of Alhambra. If the City finds it necessary to change any of
these dates or times prior to the proposal due date, the change will be accomplished by
addendum.
Issue NIB: Monday December 15, 2025
Last day for questions: December 30, 2025
Publish response to questions: January 8, 2026
Proposals Due: January 15, 2026
City Council Approval: TBD ~ February 2026
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Overview:
Overview: The City of Alhambra is requesting proposals for inspections & material testing services
for the Alhambra Community Center Project located at 1200 S 7th Street Alhambra, CA 91803. The
purpose of this work is to perform all special inspections & material testing throughout the duration
of the project.
It is the City’s intent to select a highly qualified firm capable of providing special inspection and
testing during the construction of the Alhambra Community Center Project.
The proposal must meet the requirements described herein and be received at the address listed
above, no later than Thursday January 15, 2026, at 10:30am.
The proposal should be submitted in a sealed and labeled envelope, with the fee proposal in a
separate, sealed envelope.
Responses received after the deadline will not be included in the evaluation process. All inquiries
regarding this NIB must be submitted in writing to the email listed below.
City of Alhambra
Multi-Prime Advisor: Illig Construction Company
awong@illigconstruct.com & tsommo@illigconstruct.com
1. Scope of Services
The Special Inspection & Materials Testing provider shall furnish all qualified personnel, tools,
equipment, and laboratory services required to perform testing and inspection per governing code
requirements, contract documents, and referenced standards.
A. Reinforced Concrete Special Inspection
• Reinforcing steel placement inspection
• Footings/foundations/grade beam inspection
• Slab-on-grade & podium slab observation
• Concrete placement observation
• Shotcrete inspection
• Estimated Hours: ~120 hours
B. Masonry Special Inspection
• Masonry unit placement inspection
• Grout & mortar placement
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• Compression testing as required
• Estimated Hours: ~120 hours
C. Structural Steel & Welding
• Visual welding inspection
• Bolting inspection
• Shop/field inspection contribution
• Estimated Hours: ~104 hours
D. Seismic / Wood Framing Inspection
• Shear wall nailing inspection
• Framing observation
• Hold-down anchorage
• Estimated Hours: ~96 hours
E. Miscellaneous Field Testing
• Epoxy/expansion anchor torque/pull testing
• Light-gauge steel periodic inspection
• Waterproofing observation
• Estimated Hours: ~120 hours
F. Laboratory Services
• Concrete compressive testing
• Masonry grout & mortar testing
• Rebar tensile/bend testing (#3–#11)
• Bolt/anchor mechanical testing as required
• Lab engineering oversight & reporting
• Estimated: 65 units + 69 engineering hours
2. Total Estimated Hours
Base Total: ~629 hours + lab units
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This is the opportunity summary page. It provides an overview of this opportunity and a preview of the attached documentation.
