Furnishing and delivery of BIO-decontamination services

The Township of Toms River, located in Ocean County, New Jersey, is soliciting bids for comprehensive bio-decontamination services through Bid-2024-147, with responses due on April 18, 2024, at 10:00 am. The procurement seeks to establish a contract with a qualified vendor capable of providing professional bio-decontamination services, including routine maintenance and emergency response capabilities. Required services encompass initial hazard assessments, cross-contamination control, EPA-registered disinfection, micron fogging treatments, and post-treatment validation. Bidders must demonstrate extensive expertise in biological hazard management, possess OSHA bloodborne pathogen remediation certification, comply with CDC emerging infectious disease protocols, and provide comprehensive personal protective equipment. Key qualifications include OSHA BBP Pathogen Certification, CDC Emerging Infectious Disease Continuing Education credentials, and APIC membership. The contract period will commence on June 9, 2024, for twenty-four consecutive months, with potential extensions of up to two additional one-year terms or one two-year term, contingent upon fund availability.

The solicitation does not explicitly indicate specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. The bid includes a detailed pricing structure covering hourly rates for bio crew chiefs and technicians, with different pricing tiers for emergency and non-emergency mobilization and various levels of personal protective equipment. While no incumbent vendors are mentioned, the bid suggests a comprehensive service requirement that would necessitate significant operational capabilities and specialized equipment. The pricing table implies potential annual contract values in the range of $50,000 to $250,000, depending on service frequency and complexity. Prospective bidders will be evaluated based on responsiveness, technical capabilities, certification requirements, and proposed pricing, with the township intending to award the contract to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder who meets all specified qualifications and service standards.