Hazardous Material Testing Services

The City of Bell is requesting proposals for hazardous materials testing, assessment, and related environmental services for City-owned properties, facilities, and residential rehabilitation projects on an as-needed basis, with proposals due September 14, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. and questions due September 3, 2026. A local business preference ordinance applies, allowing a five percent reduction or $15,000 (whichever is lower) for qualified vendors holding a current City business tax certificate.

Scope includes lead-based paint testing, asbestos testing, mold assessments, hazardous materials sampling, laboratory coordination, site inspections, testing reports, and remediation recommendations. Proposers must possess a valid California State Contractor's License and at least five years of consecutive experience providing hazardous materials testing services. Hazmat certifications and demonstrated experience with at least three cities or government agencies within the past five years are required. All work must comply with California prevailing wage requirements under Labor Code.

The initial contract term is three years with options for two additional one-year extensions, for a potential total term of five years. Pricing shall remain fixed for the first three years, with adjustments for extension years permitted based on the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers for Los Angeles. Proposals must remain valid for 120 days following the closing date.

Evaluation criteria weight qualifications at 30 points, performance at 30 points, understanding and approach at 20 points, and competitive pricing at 20 points, with a minimum threshold of 75 percent required for further consideration. The City Council contract award is scheduled for September 18, 2026. Required insurance includes general liability of $5 million per occurrence, professional liability of $2 million per claim, automobile liability of $5 million combined single limit, and workers' compensation at statutory limits. Proposals must be submitted electronically via the OpenGov portal.