Concrete and Masonry Scanning Services

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Background Argonne National Laboratory is soliciting quotations from qualified contractors to provide non-destructive concrete and masonry scanning services on an as-needed basis. The goal of this contract is to ensure safe construction and maintenance activities by identifying embedded elements in concrete and masonry substrates. Work Details The contractor shall perform scanning using Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) and complementary detection technologies to identify embedded elements in various substrates, including: - cast-in-place concrete slabs (on grade and elevated) - concrete walls - beams - columns - decks - concrete masonry units (CMU) - precast concrete elements - structural toppings and overlays. Embedded items may include reinforcing steel, post-tension cables, electrical conduits, mechanical piping, embedded anchors or plates, and detectable voids or anomalies. The contractor must provide trained technicians and appropriate equipment, clearly define scanning limits before mobilization, mark detected items on surfaces using approved temporary methods, and provide documentation including field sketches, photographs, annotated drawings, and summary reports. All work must be performed without damaging existing structures or finishes while complying with Argonne's safety requirements. Place of Performance Argonne National Laboratory