IFB 10218122 - Industrial Hygiene and Hazardous Material Remediation Service

The State of California Department of Water Resources (DWR) is issuing Invitation for Bid (IFB) 10218122 for Industrial Hygiene and Hazardous Material Remediation Services at DWR facilities throughout California. This procurement seeks comprehensive consulting services to evaluate and remediate hazardous materials and conduct industrial hygiene assessments across multiple state facilities. The scope of work requires contractors to perform detailed evaluations of existing conditions, identify hazardous materials, assess industrial hygiene controls, and develop remediation recommendations aligned with applicable federal and state standards. Key deliverables include an Initial Review of conditions and infrastructure due at 30 days, a detailed Analysis due at 60 days, and a comprehensive Final Report with Recommendations including 1-year, 3-year, and 5-year remediation plans due at 90 days. Qualified contractors must demonstrate expertise in industrial hygiene and hazardous materials assessment, maintain current industry-recognized certifications relevant to environmental health and safety, and provide at least one key staff member with a minimum of three years' experience within the last five years on similar government projects who has been employed by the current company for at least one year. Services shall be performed during business hours (8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Pacific Time, Monday through Friday) both remotely and onsite at DWR facilities throughout the state. The bid due date is May 11, 2026, with the posting date of April 14, 2026.

The solicitation documents do not explicitly indicate set-aside designations or restrictions limiting responses to specific types of organizations such as disadvantaged enterprises, minority-owned businesses, or women-owned enterprises, though contractors should verify current California contracting preferences. No incumbent vendor or current contractor information is identified in the available documents. Insurance requirements are substantial and include Commercial General Liability ($1 million per occurrence/$2 million aggregate), Workers' Compensation with Employer's Liability ($1 million), Automobile Liability ($1 million combined single limit), Professional Liability ($1 million per occurrence/$2 million aggregate), and Cyber Liability ($15 million). Contractors must complete background checks and security clearance requirements before work commences, and all work products become the exclusive property of the state with no rights to use, disclose, or reproduce materials without prior written consent. The specific contract award value or budget range is not disclosed in the available documentation; pricing shall be submitted according to cost worksheet requirements to be detailed upon award. All costs including labor, supplies, equipment, travel, per diem, parking, vehicle expenses, taxes, insurance, licenses, and permits must be included in the total agreement amount.