Environmental and Hazardous Material (Hazmat) Inspection and Testing Services

The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County is soliciting proposals for environmental and hazardous material inspection and testing services under an RFQ with a proposal due date of October 7, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. Central Time. This is an indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity contract with no guaranteed minimum or maximum purchase amounts; Metro will issue purchase orders on an as-needed basis.

The scope encompasses hazmat testing, inspections, consultation, and project management for abatement, decontamination, and remediation projects addressing asbestos, mold, lead-based paint, chemicals, gases, explosives, and DOT hazard classes 1–7. Awardees must demonstrate compliance with NESHAP, OSHA, RCRA, and DOT regulations. All personnel require Metro background clearance and security badges at the consultant's expense.

A 4% Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) goal and 7% Woman Business Enterprise (WBE) goal apply; Small Business Enterprise (SBE) and Service-Disabled Veteran (SDV) participation carries a 12% requirement over the life of the contract. Pricing is submitted on a time-and-materials basis with Net 30 payment terms, supplier-prepaid freight, and FOB delivery.

Offerors must provide Certificates of Insurance with General Liability at $1,000,000 per occurrence / $2,000,000 aggregate, Automobile Liability at $1,000,000 combined single limit, Professional Liability at $1,000,000 per occurrence / $2,000,000 aggregate, Pollution Liability at $1,000,000 combined single limit, and Workers' Compensation with statutory limits.

Evaluation is weighted toward experience and qualifications (70 points) and general management plan (30 points), with assessment on team expertise in hazmat handling and project management experience. A pre-offer meeting is scheduled for September 21, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. via Webex. Questions are due September 23, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. The anticipated intent to award is November 4, 2026, with contract execution expected by December 9, 2026.