AHERA/ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES

The Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind (FSDB) has issued a Request for Proposal (RFP-25-083) for comprehensive AHERA/Environmental Services located in St. Johns County, Florida. The procurement seeks a qualified vendor to conduct mandated asbestos inspections across thirty-six buildings, walkways, and shelters using an AHERA-accredited asbestos building inspector. Key deliverables include performing comprehensive environmental inspections, conducting periodic six-month surveillance inspections, creating new management plans within 30 days of each inspection, and providing detailed reports. The evaluation criteria will consider factors such as location proximity, minority/veteran business status, references, previous government contracts, experience, and pricing, with a maximum possible score of 75 points. Interested firms must be properly licensed in Florida and submit proposals between April 14 and April 28, 2025, with the final response deadline set for May 8, 2025, at 1:45 pm. Vendors must access the full solicitation document through the FSDB website's "View Active Competitive Solicitations" section and are responsible for monitoring potential amendments.

The solicitation encourages participation from small businesses, minority-owned businesses, and Florida Certified Veterans Business Enterprises. Vendors must provide specific documentation including proof of registration with MyFloridaMarketPlace, appropriate licensure, a certificate of insurance, and a location map. Specific compliance requirements include using E-Verify for newly hired employees, not participating in boycotts of Israel, and not being on scrutinized company lists for activities in Sudan or Iran. The contract will cover commodity codes for environmental advisory services, asbestos removal, lead-based paint abatement, and mold abatement services. The initial contract term is from July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026, with potential for up to three additional one-year renewals contingent on satisfactory performance and fund availability. The total contract amount is not to exceed $60,400 per annum, with pricing to be submitted on a proposal form that includes rates for periodic surveillance, three-year inspections, management plan updates, and additional professional service hourly rates.