Air Quality and Water Damage Assessment

The City of Orlando, located in Orange County, Florida, is seeking a qualified contractor to establish a service contract for air quality and water damage assessment inspections at various city facilities through Invitation for Bid (IFB24-0021). The primary objectives include performing comprehensive inspections and testing to verify water damage restoration and mold remediation work, ensuring compliance with Florida building codes and industry standards. Specific deliverables include visual inspections of entire areas including A/C ducts, building material moisture testing with Infra-Red thermography, ambient air testing, surface testing of decontaminated areas, and wall cavity testing for hidden fungi. Bidders must be licensed mold assessors or remediators by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation and possess a minimum of three years of experience in mold assessment and water damage building inspections. Key procurement dates include a non-mandatory virtual pre-bid conference on February 23, 2024, at 10:00 AM, with bid responses due on March 13, 2024, at 2:00 PM. Electronic bid submissions are required through the city's e-procurement portal, and bidders must complete a comprehensive vendor questionnaire and provide supporting documentation such as references, insurance certificates, and training certifications.

The contract will have an initial one-year term with potential for four additional twelve-month renewals, creating a total possible contract period of five years. While no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises were explicitly mentioned, the bid requires detailed vendor qualifications and comprehensive documentation. The pricing structure includes five distinct line items with specific per-unit rates: visual inspections at $100 per hour, building material moisture testing at $80 per hour, ambient air testing at $65 per test sample, surface testing at $90 per test sample, and wall cavity testing at $85 per test sample. Although a specific total contract value was not disclosed, the multi-year potential and detailed pricing schedule suggests a substantial procurement opportunity for qualified environmental assessment contractors. Interested vendors must demonstrate technical expertise, appropriate licensing, and the capability to perform precise environmental and structural assessments across various city facilities.