Hazardous material inspection RFB

The City of Nicholls, Georgia, located in Columbia County, is issuing a Request for Bids (RFB) for hazardous material inspection services related to damage sustained during Hurricane Helene (DR-4830-GA). The procurement seeks qualified environmental professionals with current EPA-accredited training to conduct a comprehensive hazardous material survey of the Nicholls Gymnasium located at 201 North Liberty Street, Nicholls, GA 31554, which has been identified for demolition. The scope of work requires bidders to identify and document all friable and Class I and Class II non-friable asbestos-containing materials and suspected hazardous waste; collect physical samples of materials present at the site; quantify material amounts; and recommend proper removal and disposal methods. The survey report must be submitted within six days of inspection to ga-nicholls@erassist.com and must include all information required for the Georgia Environmental Protection Division Renovation/Abatement Project Notification, along with photographs of the property, sampling locations, and suspected materials. Note that actual removal and disposal of materials is not included in this contract. Bids are due November 30, 2025, at 2:00 PM EST through the DFS Procurement Portal at dfs.bonfirehub.com. Questions must be submitted through November 21, 2025, at 5:00 PM CST. Award is scheduled for the Nicholls City Council meeting on December 1, 2025, at 6:00 PM EST at City Hall, 7 Van Streat Highway, Nicholls, GA 31554. Bidders must demonstrate the ability to start work within three days of contract execution and complete all work within fifteen days of contract execution.

All required submissions must include a bid price form, three references, a notarized contractor affidavit pursuant to O.C.G.A. 13-10-91(b)(1), and confirmations of five statutory certifications and declarations: Non-Collusion Declaration, Certification Regarding Lobbying, Form 200.321 Affirmative Steps, Certification Regarding Debarment/Suspension/Ineligibility, and Conflict/Non-Conflict of Interest Statement. The City of Nicholls encourages submissions from women-owned, minority-owned, and veteran-owned businesses and actively solicits all qualified small businesses to apply; however, no specific set-asides or restrictions on eligible respondents are detailed in the procurement documents. No incumbent vendors, current contractors, or specific technology integration requirements are identified in this solicitation. The City reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids and to waive minor irregularities in submissions. No specific contract pricing or budget range is detailed in the RFB, with pricing to be determined through competitive bidding submissions from qualified respondents.