26-JHP-003 AHERA Re-Inspections

The procurement opportunity 26-JHP-003 involves AHERA (Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act) Re-Inspections for Harford County, Maryland, focusing on comprehensive asbestos assessment and compliance services for local public facilities. The contract requires a qualified environmental inspection firm to conduct detailed re-inspections of county buildings to evaluate existing asbestos conditions, document potential hazards, and ensure regulatory compliance with federal AHERA guidelines. Specific deliverables will likely include comprehensive written inspection reports, detailed asbestos condition assessments, risk evaluations, and recommendations for management or remediation. The procurement is scheduled with a posting date of October 1, 2025, and a critical submission deadline of October 22, 2025, indicating a relatively tight timeline for potential vendors to prepare and submit competitive proposals. Evaluation criteria are expected to emphasize technical expertise in asbestos inspection, demonstrated regulatory knowledge, professional certifications, prior experience with similar municipal projects, and the ability to provide thorough, accurate documentation.

While specific set-aside designations are not explicitly detailed in the provided information, Maryland state procurement typically encourages participation from small, minority-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises. The AHERA re-inspection contract will likely require vendors to possess specific environmental assessment credentials, such as EPA certification and state-level environmental inspection licenses. Potential respondents should anticipate having extensive experience in asbestos surveying, hazardous material assessment, and compliance reporting for public sector facilities. Although precise budget ranges are not specified, similar municipal asbestos re-inspection contracts in Maryland typically range from $50,000 to $250,000, depending on the number and complexity of facilities being assessed. Vendors will need to demonstrate technical proficiency, regulatory compliance expertise, and the capability to conduct comprehensive facility-wide asbestos inspections that meet stringent federal and state environmental standards.