Environmental Testing 2024

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's Department of Corrections (DOC) is soliciting bids for comprehensive environmental testing services through an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for the 2024 contract year. The procurement seeks a qualified contractor to provide environmental testing across all DOC facilities, including correctional facilities, training academy, boot camp, community corrections sites, and probation and parole offices. Specific testing services include asbestos/lead containing materials testing, chemical and environmental soil/air sampling, and dielectric quality testing for electrical equipment. The contract will have an initial term of one year with options to renew for up to four additional one-year terms. Bidders must submit electronic proposals through the Commonwealth's SRM system by the extended due date of May 31, 2024. The DOC will evaluate bids based on lowest cost, with pricing to be submitted on the provided cost worksheet. Contractors must be able to respond to customer requests within two business days and provide quarterly reports to the DOC.

The procurement is exclusively restricted to small businesses certified through the Department of General Services' self-certification process, with subcontractors required to meet the same certification requirements. Bidders must provide a portfolio of their certifications with their bid response. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly detailed, the cost sheet includes comprehensive pricing categories for personnel, analytical, and other services that bidders must complete. The DOC reserves the right to add or remove services during the contract term, and potential pricing increases may be negotiated at renewal with appropriate justification. No pre-bid conference is scheduled, but bidders may submit questions to the Issuing Officer, with all questions and responses to be posted as addenda to the IFB. Interested vendors must carefully review all attached documents, including the Management Directive 230.10, Travel Policy, and Worker Protection Certification Form, which outline additional compliance requirements for potential contractors.