GSD Child Development- RFP Inspector of Record 26-27

Request for Proposals (RFP)
Laboratory of Record (LOR) Services
Early Learning Improvement Projects
Garvey School District
Garvey School District operates thirteen (13) PK-8 campuses serving nearly 5,000 students in Los Angeles
County cities of Rosemead, Monterey Park, and San Gabriel. The District also has a separate Administrative
Office and MOT Campus, which is located in Rosemead.
The District is soliciting proposals from DSA accepted firms to provide as-needed Laboratory of Record services
for minor and major renovations at several Early Learning sites at Garvey School District. These services will
be requested on a project-by-project basis, as needed, to support ongoing facility improvement efforts. All
projects are administered and directed in conjunction with the Los Angeles County Office of Education
(LACOE) and Garvey School District.
SCOPE OF WORK
The project scope will consist of testing, inspection coordination, and reporting services for DSA-regulated minor
and major renovations at various Early Learning sites at Garvey School District. The scope of work may include
but is not limited to:
Sampling and laboratory testing of soils, concrete, masonry, asphalt, steel, and other construction
materials
Verification testing for compaction, welds, bolts, anchors, and structural connections
Coordination and oversight of field technicians and inspectors
Preparation and submission of certified test reports to DSA, the district, and project architects/
engineers
Attendance at preconstruction meetings or coordination meetings as requested
General support for quality assurance and material compliance with product specifications

REQUIREMENTS
Proposals must include the following items:
1. Cover Letter/Letter of Interest: Include a cover letter stating the firm's eligibility and interest in
providing Laboratory of Record services to Garvey School District.
2. Qualifications and Experience: Demonstrate experience providing Laboratory of Record and materials
testing services for public school construction projects, particularly DSA projects. Include relevant
certifications and resumes of key personnel.
3. Litigation: A detailed explanation of any claims, disputes or litigation related to Laboratory of Record
services with any public agency or school district, including how it was resolved.
4. Fee Schedule: Provide detailed fee schedule including hourly rates for field and lab personnel, sample
collection, lab analysis, report preparation and any additional fees, costs, or expenses for which Firm
would be seeking compensation.
5. References: Provide at least (3) references.
6. Insurance Coverage: Demonstrate ability to be insured at the following levels:
o Commercial General Liability coverage with limits of $1,000,000 per occurrence and annual
general aggregate limit not less than $2,000,000. The policy shall be endorsed with the Los
Angeles County Office of Education, its governing board, and employees as additional insured
o Professional Liability Coverage for errors and omissions with a limit of not less than
$1,000,000 per claim
o Business Automobile Liability Insurance with limits as required by the State of California
o Workers' Compensation Insurance as required by the State of California and Employers Liability
Insurance with limits of $1,000,000 per accident
EVALUATION CRITERIA
Proposals will be evaluated based on the following criteria:
1. Relevant experience and qualifications
2. References and past performance
3. Fee proposal and overall value
4. Commitment to dedicating team/personnel to work with the District on an on-going basis, to provide
continuity in learning District needs and standards, and to provide responsiveness on scheduling criteria.
SCHEDULE
RFP issued: Friday, April 24, 2026
Questions due via email: Friday, May 1, 2026
Clarifications issued via email: Friday, May 8, 2026
RFP Submittals due: Friday, May 15, 2026 by 4:00 PM

If a firm will not be responding to the RFP, a courtesy email declining participation would be appreciated.
Requests for Proposals (RFPs) must be in writing and shall be emailed to Mamie Aldama at
maldama@gesd.us and CC Rafael Banuelos at rbanuelos@gesd.us. The title line of the email shall
read "RFP: Early Learning Improvement Projects, Garvey School District"
Proposals will be submitted in pdf electronic format. The PDF must be compromised of one (1) single document,
NOT MULTIPLE DOCUMENTS.
All proposals must be signed and will become the property of the District. The District will open and review
proposals privately to assure confidentiality, and to avoid disclosure of the contents to competing Firms prior to
and during the review, evaluation, and negotiation process.
The PDF electronic file described above shall be emailed (by the deadline indicated) to Mamie Aldama at
maldama@gesd.us and CC Rafael Banuelos at rbanuelos@gesd.us.
The District reserves the right to reject any and all proposals, to amend the RFP process, or to discontinue the
process at any time. The District also reserves the right cancel this RFP at any time prior to contract award
without obligation in any manner for response preparation, interview time, fee negotiation or other marketing
costs associated with this RFP. The proposal preparation and associated direct and indirect costs are the sole
responsibility of the Firm and will not be reimbursed by the District.
The District will select a preferred Firm from those submitting, and will endeavor to negotiate a mutually
agreeable professional services agreement for all potential Early Learning Program projects. The District will
solicit project specific proposals from the selected firm, including proposed fees and schedules and will enter
into individual agreements for each project as identified by Garvey School District.
END OF RFP