Lead paint and asbestos assessment

The Department of the Interior's Bureau of Indian Affairs Western Region is seeking a comprehensive lead paint and asbestos assessment for 48 Bureau-owned buildings located on the Hopi Indian Reservation in Arizona. The solicitation requires a professional environmental consulting contractor to conduct detailed surveys of building interiors and exteriors to identify and assess asbestos-containing materials and lead-based paint. Contractors must follow specific regulatory requirements, including Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act and EPA standards, and utilize advanced analytical techniques such as Polarized Light Microscopy and X-Ray Fluorescence for sample analysis. The project involves collecting 843 asbestos samples across the buildings, with sample quantities varying based on building characteristics. Quotations must be submitted via email to Contracting Officer Melanie Schiaveto by April 15, 2025, at 5:00 PM Pacific Daylight Time, with a complete quote package including company information, quote schedule, and qualifications.

The contract is exclusively set aside for Indian Small Business Economic Enterprises (ISBEEs) with a NAICS code of 541620 and a small business size standard of $19 million. The project will be executed as a firm-fixed-price purchase order with a 180-calendar day performance period, covering work in Keams Canyon, Polacca, and Kykotsmovi, Arizona. Contractors must obtain necessary permits from the Hopi Tribe Office of Revenue Commission and Tribal Employee Rights Office and submit a comprehensive project workplan within 45 calendar days of Notice to Proceed. Work will be conducted during weekday and weekend hours between 8 am and 5 pm, with BIA Hopi Agency Facilities Management staff providing building access and coordination. The quote must be all-inclusive, covering taxes, labor, supervision, equipment, materials, travel costs, permits, and other associated expenses, and include provisions for Hopi TERO Fee and Hopi Tribe Business License Fee.