Asbestos, Mold, and Lead-Based Paint Testing Services

The City of Ocala is requesting quotes for asbestos, mold, and lead-based paint testing services supporting its Code Enforcement department under RFQ GRM/261194, with quotes due October 12, 2026 — a date that has passed as of the posting date of October 15, 2026.

Bidders must hold current Florida state licensure and certification for all three testing categories: lead-based paint inspector and risk assessor certifications per EPA 40 CFR 745.226(b)(1), mold assessment licensure under Florida Statutes Section 468.84, and asbestos testing or consultant certification. A minimum of three years' experience in providing asbestos, lead, and mold testing reports is required. The vendor must perform a minimum of 30 percent of work with its own forces; subcontractor services require advance approval from the Director of Community Development Services.

The scope covers identification and location of asbestos, lead, and mold in residential and commercial structures and accessory buildings, with professionally detailed reports and abatement recommendations. The contract encompasses approximately 15–25 structures annually, primarily single-family residential homes ranging from 900 to 1,600 square feet, with no guaranteed minimum or maximum. Pricing is submitted on a unit-price basis for asbestos reports, mold inspection reports (with and without protocol), lead-based paint inspection reports (with and without risk assessment), and air samples as needed.

The initial contract term is two years with two optional one-year renewal periods. Pricing must remain firm and fixed during the initial term; renewal pricing is subject to negotiation and City approval, limited to increases not exceeding the lesser of the Consumer Price Index for all Urban Consumers over the preceding twelve months or three percent annually unless mitigating market conditions exist.

Bidders must carry Commercial General Liability insurance of $1 million per occurrence / $2 million aggregate, Commercial Automotive Liability coverage of at least $1 million combined limit, and Workers' Compensation and Employer's Liability insurance per Florida statutory requirements. Consultants must report to job sites within five business days of notification and deliver signed reports within thirty business days of order. Award will be made to the lowest responsive bidder meeting all requirements; the City reserves the right to award to multiple vendors.