Environmental Testing

SUNY Orange has issued an Invitation to Bid (ITB-OCCC-2026-16) for comprehensive environmental testing services, seeking a certified environmental consulting firm to perform hazard identification, sampling, testing, monitoring, and reporting across its campus. The solicitation requires the selected contractor to support campus operations by identifying and documenting potential exposure to hazardous materials while ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local safety regulations. Bidders must hold valid NYS ELAP certification and have staff including NYS-certified Asbestos Inspectors and Lead Risk Assessors, with a minimum of five years of experience in institutional and higher education environments. The bid evaluation will be based on three key criteria: average turnaround times (20 points), qualifications and prior experience (20 points), and proposed unit price and per-hour estimates (60 points). The bid is scheduled to be received by November 19, 2025, at 2:00 PM, with a proposed contract start date of December 1, 2025, and an initial contract term of one year, with optional two one-year extensions possible under mutually agreed terms and conditions.

The procurement does not explicitly mention specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. The scope of services encompasses extensive environmental testing categories, including air and surface sampling, material identification, risk profiling, and emergency response testing for hazards such as lead-based paint, asbestos, mold, PCBs, and other environmental risks. While specific budget ranges are not detailed in the available documentation, the comprehensive nature of the testing requirements suggests a potentially significant contract value. The successful bidder will need to demonstrate capabilities in various testing methodologies with different turnaround times and provide a comprehensive approach to environmental health threat assessment. The contract appears designed to establish a long-term partnership with a qualified environmental consulting firm capable of providing ongoing testing and monitoring services for the college's campus infrastructure.